Raquel Gil Monllor is a pre-doctoral researcher at the University Institute of Tourism Research at the University of Alicante. Her doctoral thesis explores the experiences of the British retired population living in the province of Alicante, paying special attention to how they experience social integration and adaptation after Brexit. This fieldwork seeks to provide useful...

International health insurance specialists at William Russell are urging expats to familarise themselves with upcoming changes to claiming their state pension and the price of voluntary contributions while overseas. Here are the changes coming into effect in April. Key changes: Sharp rise in voluntary contributions: Until now, retirees living abroad have been able to make...

Research comes from the international health insurance specialists at William Russell who analysed the share of properties owned by international buyers across 50 different Spanish cities and regions, to determine the areas with the largest expat communities. Here are the Spanish cities with the largest proportion properties purchased by expats rather than local Spaniards. Cities with...

Identifying which international health insurance provider will give the right options for you and any family is essential when moving abroad. There are some excellent options from which to choose and many are very affordable, especially when compared to options in the US. But which international health insurance companies are the best fit for you?...

The Council of Ministers has recently approved the initiation of the procedure for an extraordinary regularisation process aimed at foreign nationals who were already in Spain in an irregular administrative situation. This is a broad-reaching measure intended to address an established social and administrative reality, providing legal certainty both to those affected and to the...

There are many questions when you are moving abroad and for many there is no right answer.  One of these will be whether to take things with you or buy or rent when you get there. The answer is, of course, it all depends… The first point is how long you are going to be...

Make sure you get quotes from three potential removal companies. Then you will need to evaluate them and make a choice. Price will clearly be a factor, but you should decide what is important to you and ensure that you take these into account and avoid choosing the cheapest and then incur more cost down...

The cost of moving all of your household goods can be significant, particularly if you are moving to another continent, and it may take weeks or months for your possessions to arrive. You need to consider what it is sensible to take with you, and whether you need to send some things ahead. Where you...

If your dream is to open a restaurant, but you haven’t quite found the perfect opportunity to do so, starting one in a new country may be the right option for you. Opening a restaurant in a completely different country is a little more involved than opening one locally, but it can be an incredibly...

Adjusting to a new cultural or learning environment can be exciting but also challenging for a child. Whether the change involves moving to a new country, starting at a different school, joining a bilingual program, or transitioning to a new educational system, children often need intentional support to adapt and thrive. Understanding their needs and...

Moving to a new country brings opportunity discovery and excitement, but it also introduces social challenges that many expats underestimate. New surroundings, unfamiliar customs, and distance from loved ones can make even confident people feel isolated at first. While adjusting takes time, building a strong social foundation early can significantly improve both emotional well-being and...

One of the major goals of every investor is to find ways to reduce costs and enhance the growth of their investments. Different kinds of investments have different rules that apply to them and influence their growth and profitability. To make the right choices, you need to have a good understanding of how these...