There are those who aim to avoid British people when they move abroad, and others who like to know there will always be someone nearby to have a good old natter with over a proper British ‘cuppa’. These three European locations offer a bit of both. In each, there are areas where you’ll feel completely [...]
The twinkling jewels that crown the boot of Italy, the Lakes combine stunning natural scenery with a quality - often ritzy - lifestyle. From some of the world’s most exclusive waterside residences to holiday homes geared towards family time, they’re an indisputable world-class destination. Location and landscape Six-bedroom apartment in Como, Lake Como [...]
Whether you are looking to make a permanent move abroad or just want a second home to spend the holidays, a large part of buying overseas is embracing a new culture. There is no better way to get a sense of a country’s traditions than during national holidays. Easter is widely celebrated around the world, [...]
We seem to have done nothing but walk in the last year, but if you’re not all walked out, it remains true that walking is a great way to keep fit and mentally alert. To mark National Walking Day on the 7 April we have chosen three beautiful holiday home or retirement destinations abroad where [...]
Remote working has become the norm in the last year, and many people have found they are quite fond of this way of life. After all, you have more time to spend with your family and friends, and your wallet is likely feeling fuller without all those expensive coffees! But what if you took working [...]
Spring has arrived, transforming the countryside with green shoots, blossom, baby animals, singing birds and longer, sunnier days. But welcome as spring is at the end of our coldest British winter in years, in parts of Spain it is even more special. Have you ever seen a desert come to bloom? Some of the [...]
If you’re anything like us or Louisa Durrell in the hit ITV series ‘The Durrells’, you’ve likely dreamed of escaping to a Greek island at one point or another. For some, this dream has become a reality, with Corfu topping the ranks for international buyers. We delve deeper into why this Ionian Island is so [...]
I’m sure we can all agree that fun and friendship need to be top of the agenda for the next year or two, especially when it comes to reconnecting with family. We take a look at two completely different holiday home hotspots in the USA: Florida and New York City. Central Florida They call Disney [...]
Visitors from overseas have been falling in love with the historic and picturesque region of Paphos in Cyprus since the days of antiquity. After all, according to ancient mythology it is the birthplace of Aphrodite – the Greek goddess of love. Could Paphos be the perfect choice for you? Location and landscape Paphos is a [...]
Many of us dream of living in the countryside, being able to glimpse the occasional fox from the kitchen window or enjoying the sound of owls hooting from nearby woods. But while buying in the depths of Britain’s natural world can be a little pricey, in Europe many of the wildest areas are also the [...]