In December, Australia released a new and long-awaited migration strategy. Dubbing the current system as “broken”, the new migration system aims to put an end to “back doors” and to be more effective at attracting skilled workers to the country’s shores. We take a look at the key changes.
For a land peppered with lookalike villages, finding the real gems hidden amongst the French countryside is easier than you might think. This is thanks to a scheme that awards rural French communities that are especially rich in culture and heritage with a recognisable badge of approval. You know you’re arriving in a village that’s a cut above average when you spot the red, grey and white ‘Les Plus Beaux Villages de France’ sign!
I have always admired Cyprus for its wealth of cultural and artistic talent. Its artistic capabilities flow from its Greek cultural drama heritage, which is, of course, well documented and beyond dispute.
For many British property buyers, one of the great draws of a property in Spain is a big dose of sunshine only a short flight away. But what kind of atmosphere can you expect in Spain in the dead of winter? Having lived in Spain for over a decade, Sally, our resident writer there, has expert knowledge on what to get up to during the off-season.
