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France pays drivers €2,000 to trade cars for an electric bike
It was recently announced that the government in France plans to increase the subsidy amount it offers to individuals when they trade in their gas-powered cars for the purchase of a bicycle.Read more...
The Algarve celebrates 50 years of golf
Golf is 50 years old in the Algarve this year, making it a special time to visit. So if you’re planning a viewing trip there soon, why not squeeze in a round or two?Read more...
Quiet Portuguese charm beats the flashier Mediterranean fleshpots
The Portuguese island of Madeira has beaten hundreds of others to be placed third in the poll of Europe’s Best Islands, as voted by users of Trip AdvisorRead more...
Sir Cliff’s vineyard is for sale
As one famous British viticulturist is selling his Portuguese vineyard, international buyers are queuing up. A life in viticulture is never boring, says another British grower in the Douro Valley.Read more...
Flower Carpets and Cork Stripping in Palafrugell, Catalonia
In just one small corner of Catalonia, you can find a variety of local festivals based on the resources and history of the area, which are perfect for families and couples alike.Read more...
EU Referendum Straw Poll: In or Out of Europe?
The possibility of a Brexit following the upcoming referendum is of major concern and interest to British people living in Spain, whether they are retired or not. A quick poll around a lunch table by our expat on the ground produced an interesting result. Whenever you meet British people here, the subject for discussion these days is the EU Referendum and the possibility of a Brexit, just as it is in the United Kingdom. The other day, I was with a group of 20 expats for a tour of Gala’s Castle at Pubòl in Catalonia (Gala was Salvador Dalí’s Russian wife). Our guide, Nik Duserm, kept usRead more...
Six reasons why we love the Languedoc Roussillon
The Languedoc Roussillon has a lot going for it: sunshine, historical monuments, beaches and mountains, to name but a few. We shine the spotlight on the top six reasons we love this beautiful area of France.Read more...
How the EU Referendum will affect your life as an expat
We keep you informed of the latest thinking on how the result of the EU Referendum will make a difference to your life as an expat.Read more...
The importance of insuring your new French home
Insuring your home and contents is so important wherever you have bought your home – doing so in France is no different! Find out the best ways to cover yourself.Read more...
Hidden Costs of Making a Phone Call
What’s the difference between an 807 prefix and 903? Confused? We explain the differences between commonly used numbers in Spain Telephone number prefixes in Spain can be confusing when it comes to the cost of using them, in particular those numbers which begin with 800 or 900. Some will be free, but others charge premium rates and you could end up with a hefty telephone bill at the end of the month. You might assume that the cost for an 800 number is the same as for 803 but this is not the case. Here is a guide for the most common numbers:Read more...
Football meets Opera
Main Spanish club rivals F.C. Barcelona and Real Madrid have both won coveted titles this year. How did the clubs and their fans celebrate? Football in Spain is not just a sport, it is a way of life. The Spanish like to go out to their local bar, where there will no doubt be an oversized TV screen in one corner, to watch a match. If they decide to watch at home, friends and family get together with beer and pizza, and settle down for a few hours to enjoy the game. If one of the teams scores, you’ll hear fireworks going off for each goal. No need then, to actually watch the game – well ceRead more...