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What to do in Italy this summer
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.Read more...
Australia’s Gold Coast: one of the world’s most welcoming cities
The Gold Coast has long been recognised in Australia as a thriving location. Many Australians just love to holiday there. For its heavenly beaches, theme parks and warm hospitality. Now, the Gold Coast has been recognised as one of the most welcoming cities in the world. Find out why we think this fun-loving, kid-friendly city is so deserving of this title.Read more...
Tips for eating on a budget in Spain
Feeling the pinch of the rising cost of living in Spain? Our writer in Spain, Sally Veall, offers money-saving tips for grocery buying. You can eat delicious healthy food and watch your pennies in Spain. Plus, many traditional Spanish dishes and ingredients (like stale bread) are not too costly.Read more...
Is Menorca the new Ibiza?
Long over-shadowed by its noisier Balearic sisters, Menorca is a stunning Spanish island offering a relaxed and charming lifestyle to property buyers. We uncover why Menorca is starting to turn heads.Read more...
“We’re here to steal your workers”: the lure of Western Australian
With the promise of higher wages, over 3,000 hours of sunshine a year, and excellent healthcare, Australian minister Paul Papalia has come to the UK with the mission to fill 31,000 roles in Western Australia with British workers.Read more...
A guide to property in Nice, “the most British city in France”
Its own mayor described has Nice as “the most British” city in France, but in truth the whole world flocks to one of France’s most liveable cities. It also happens to have just about the best weather in the country. But what of the property in Nice, and where should you look to buy?Read more...
New France homeowner form you need to know about
All French homeowners – including second homeowners and non-residents – must fill out a new tax declaration to determine how the property is being used. Here’s our guide on what you will need to fill out and why.Read more...
British holidaymakers are boosting the Greek economy
Britons are choosing to holiday in Greece at unprecedented numbers. This has been extremely beneficial to the Greek economy. Plus, if you are planning on renting out a holiday home in Greece, British holidaymakers’ love of Greece could offer you lucrative yields.Read more...
Where are the top-rated towns in France?
French association ‘Villes et villages où il fait bon vivre’ recently released its annual rankings of villages and towns in France, ranked by their overall quality of life.Read more...
Where can I still get a Greek Golden Visa for €250,000?
Beloved spots like Mykonos and Santorini are increasing their minimum spend to qualify for a Golden Visa to €500,000. But the great news is that most of the country, including Corfu and Crete, will retain the €250,000 real estate minimum. Find out where in Greece you can still get your hands on a Golden Visa with a budget of €250,000.Read more...
Clean Monday: Greece celebrates Lent with kite-flying
Let’s go fly a kite in Greece! Clean Monday marks the start of Lent in Greece. Following the festivities of carnival, it is a family celebration of kite-flying and fasting food. After years of hiatus due to the pandemic, this year’s Clean Monday was in full swing.Read more...