Spanish food: a festival of flavours

Spain has wonderful beaches, architecture, climate and…food. Spanish food is approached in a distinctly different way from British food, with later eating times and more of an emphasis on home cooking, socialising and quality ingredients. Their love of food comes into its own at Christmas, when the main meal is shared on Christmas Eve.
Properties for wine lovers: Our top 10 European picks

Properties for wine lovers: Our top 10 European picks

Can you imagine anything more perfect than settling down on your garden terrace in Tuscany, the Loire or the Algarve, and opening a cool white wine from the local vineyard? Or maybe a local red, or two, for an evening with friends in your new holiday home in the Canary Islands or Alicante?

Emily in Paris: a real or cliché version of Parisian life?

Have you ever thought about packing your bags and embarking on a new life in the city of love? That’s exactly what happens in Netflix’s most talked-about new series, ‘Emily in Paris.’ If you haven’t watched it yet, you’ve probably heard of it, mainly because of the large response from French television critics and viewers.

Why NOW is the time to retire to Spain

If you have a long-cherished dream of retiring to Spain, it’s vital to understand that this is still possible either before the transition period ends on 1 January 2021 or after. The retirement visa should be easy to apply for, and affordable health insurance is increasingly available. However, it will certainly be easier and cheaper before the transition period ends.

Why NOW is the time to retire to Spain

If you have a long-cherished dream of retiring to Spain, it’s vital to understand that this is still possible either before the transition period ends on 1 January 2021 or after. The retirement visa should be easy to apply for, and affordable health insurance is increasingly available. However, it will certainly be easier and cheaper before the transition period ends.

Will the UK allow travel to Portugal soon?

Could you travel to Portugal soon? There is speculation that Portugal could be taken off the UK’s exempt list at the end of August. However, nothing has been confirmed as of yet. So, what’s the situation looking like in Portugal and will Brits be able to enjoy the last of the summer there?

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