Italy awarded two more UNESCO sites

Italy now has 53 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, more than any other country in the world. For anyone planning a home there, such a grand history of building, architecture and culture should be a real inspiration.

Sunshine state brings in solar legislation

Parts of Miami have joined San Francisco in insisting that all new build properties must be fitted with solar panels. But what will it cost?

Gardening under the Greek sun

If you’re an avid gardener with designs on moving to Greece there are some important things to consider before you start brandishing your trowel.

Traditional summer events in Italy

An Italian summer is full of local events, usually involving great food and free concerts in the town piazzas. But what is a festa, sagra, notte bianca, carnivale, palio and corteo storico?

Expat hotspots: 5 places the British love to live

Some people love to live far from any other Brits. Others want to be able to compare notes on how to get Eastenders and Marmite in Portugal, over a cup of (proper) tea. This week we are unashamedly talking to the latter group!

Winter in Australia: what is it like?

With glorious summers and mild winters Australia really is the perfect place for an outdoors lifestyle. So what can you expect to encounter throughout the country during the winter months?