For many, the idea of moving abroad can be tainted by the fear of becoming homesick.
Moving out of your comfort zone and away from your friends and family might even stop you from making the life change you so desire….read more »
Homesickness no longer an issue for expats
Posted Thursday, May 10th, 2012 in Articles by Anthony Strachan | Tags: Case Studies, Cyprus, France, Portugal
The Portuguese government’s high hopes for the practically ignored Beja airport to become a hub for low-cost airlines have been dashed. The blow to Beja came after the vice president of Ryanair publicly stated that the airport “does not interest”….read more »
People planning on jetting off for a break in Portugal these Easter holidays may have to resign themselves to packing waterproofs and warm clothes – rain has finally arrived!
Although this may disappoint holidaymakers, locals are breathing a collective sigh of….read more »
Since the Algarve’s only motorway, the A22, became a toll road just a few short months ago, the spirited fight to have them abolished has gathered significant pace.
Early March saw expat newspaper, The Algarve Resident, announce that the European Commission….read more »
Residents of Essex who own a second home in the Algarve are looking forward to the launch of flights to Faro airport from Southend International.
Daily Easyjet flights to the sunshine destination begin on 5th April, with the frequency increasing….read more »
If you have purchased a rental holiday property in Portugal, you’re probably keen to begin to promote it and start seeing revenue from holiday lets.
At this point, it’s advisable to make peace with the fact that it will take a….read more »
Turkey, Portugal and Australia Big Winners as Italy Loses Out
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51.45% of locations saw an increase in searches
,48.49% of locations saw a decrease in searches
Resident expats in Portugal and anyone with a holiday home there will be no stranger to the frequent roundabout car checks and random police stops that occur in the country.
While officials deny that there is no policy in place to….read more »
Too many Brits are buying property in Portugal without using a surveyor, despite being unfamiliar with Portuguese construction methods and the risk of their properties being susceptible to damage.
“The method of construction in Portugal is completely different from northern Europe….read more »
Brits living on the Algarve with any questions about life as an expat should go along to one of two, or both, events hosted by the Algarve’s British consulate in March.
The British consulate’s role is to provide support to British….read more »