As the first great Roman road, Via Appia is still regularly referred to in Italy as “Regina Viarum,” queen of roads. Although large sections are no longer visible, recognition from UNESCO has raised hopes of uncovering and preserving more sections of the 800km long road.
You’ve talked about it, dreamed of it, looked at the properties and considered the savings, maybe you’ve even waited for the cat to pop its clogs so you can do it (there’s no need to do that, by the way, cats can retire abroad too!). Now it’s time to retire overseas, but maybe you’ve got cold feet. Here we sift the pros and a few cons too.
Events in Italy celebrate, religious festivals, local produce, historic legends, boats, music and dance. Many of these summer events are free to attend, and take place in the historic piazzas and medieval streets.
Recently, the Greek government has introduced new regulations in an attempt to make housing more affordable for citizens. From rule changes to the golden visa to restrictions on short-term rentals, here’s what you need to know.