Where to buy property in Rome, Italy’s vibrant capital
This week marks the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Rome. For context, Rome had been under German control since 1943 and it was considered the heart of Fascist Italy during Mussolini’s rule. On June 4th, 1944, the US Fifth Army liberated Rome, following their success at the Battle of Monte Cassino.Read more...
5 quirky Spanish beach towns
Spain enjoys over 3,000 miles of coastline and has more Blue Flag beaches than any other country! With beautiful coastal towns in abundance, it can be tricky to narrow down your property search.Read more...
Full steam ahead on post-Covid travel to Italy
Italy is using part of its multi-billion euro Covid recovery fund to speed up transport services. While most of that will be on high-speed lines, nearly half a billion euros will be spent reopening train lines to more remote villages, including bringing steam engines back to tourist lines. It all adds up to a significant boost for those looking for a new life, or a holiday home in Italy, whether in the cities or the countryside.Read more...
Affordable retirement spots on the Cote d’Azur
The Cote d’Azur, often known as the French Riviera, has always been one of the most desirable parts of France in which to buy property. The very name seems to conjure up an image of sun drenched sandy beaches, sophisticated towns, beautiful ancient villages and probably ports full of glamorous yachts.Read more...
An update from Cyprus: Discovering beautiful nature trails
Hi there! Here’s my latest update on the beautiful country of Cyprus.Read more...
7 things you need to know when house hunting in Portugal
Every country has its quirks – and Portugal is no different and if you’re house-hunting in Portugal, it’s certainly helps to understand those quirks.Read more...
What to look for in a French seaside town
What’s not to love about a French seaside town? Featuring bustling quays teeming with stands selling the local catch, colourful seafront properties and top-notch restaurants, French coastal resorts are the real deal when it comes to an atmospheric escape or a bolt-hole from city life.Read more...
5 places to buy close to the centre of Barcelona
Barcelona is one of the world’s top tourist destinations owing to its unique location and architectural style, its culture and beaches. Prior to 1992 the city was somewhat in poor shape but when it was chosen to host the Olympic Games that year, a great refurbishment took place, making it a modern, vibrant city which today is not only a centre of tourism but where numerous foreign companies have set up offices.Read more...
90 days for holiday stays in Italy
A select group of non-EU countries are able to holiday in the Schengen zone for up 90 days in a period of 180 days, without a tourist visa. After Brexit, the UK was also added to the list, joining countries such as Australia, Canada and the United States of America.Read more...
Five of the best villages in la Nouvelle Aquitaine
La Nouvelle Aquitaine is the largest region in France in terms of area, created in 2014 when the Aquitaine, Limousin and Poitou-Charentes all merged together. As well as having some wonderful cities and towns such as Bordeaux, Limoges, La Rochelle and Pau, there are some beautiful villages here too, hugely popular with expats and second home owners.Read more...
A home in Andalusia’s Golden Triangle
Andalusia covers almost the entire bottom quarter of Spain. Moreover, for many it’s the “real” Spain, of flamenco, tapas, the Alhambra, lilting guitars and fighting bulls, and, of course, the Costa del Sol.Read more...