Could you handle a place in the Spanish mountains?

With year-round activities, awe-inspiring views, salmon in the waterfalls and wolves in the forests, a Spanish mountain home offers something very different. If you could find affordable property, earn an income and be within driving distance of a beach, would that be tempting?  

Italy says, on your bike!

The Italians love their cars and bikes, but they are also love sharing. That might explain why car and bicycle sharing is so popular – you get to drive a good quality car for a tiny fraction of the price of buying one. It’s good for the cities and their residents too.  

The Costa Brava: foodie heaven whatever the season

Costa Brava homeowner Richard Way reveals why the local cuisine makes trips to his Spanish home just as exciting in the colder months as during the summer Visiting my place in the Costa Brava last month reminded me just how seasonal it is there – and why for foodies like me, this has hidden pleasures.

Should you make the move to France permanently?

How do the seasons differ in France and will it suit you year round? France is still one of the most popular countries to live in for us British people. We have many British friends living not only in our area but in our village and many also who have second homes here. Many are sorely tempted to up sticks completely from the UK and move to France permanently, but dare not quite take the plunge.

The festive shopping treats of Italy

There’s nothing like a Christmas market to turn a shopping trip into a Festive event, especially with the backdrop of some of Italy’s most beautiful piazzas.  

Christmas traditions in Italy

Italy is a land of history, culture, art and good food. In December they all play their part in the traditional Italian Christmas.  

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