Expats – Plan Your Retirement Abroad
Many expats having spent a proportion or all of their career abroad get used to a different climate and lifestyle and do not feel drawn back to their home country when considering their retirement. There are many options for retiring and it is a very personal decision on where to retire. For some retiring where...
Where in Spain? Which Costa Really Is The Best?
Spain remains the most popular destination for Northern Europeans to move to in Europe whether to work or retire. The Costas are the most popular destinations, but what are the advantages of each? Written exclusively for Expat Network by Sarah Gomez of the Costa Blanca Property Portal www.Javea.Properties When would-be expats decide to...
Spain, The Spanish and The Spanish Lifestyle
Spain remains the most popular destination for British tourists and expats. The climate is a major draw, but the beaches, excellent food and drink, friendly Spanish people, laid back lifestyle, culture and historic cities add to its attractiveness. Spain has a long history and this has impacted their culture. Spain Spain has a total...
Top Ten Tips When Planning Your Retirement Abroad
Retiring abroad is increasingly popular with estimates ranging from 10% of people in the UK considering retiring abroad to over 30%. Moving to a warmer climate with a lower cost of living enabling you to enjoy a more active retirement can be a very attractive proposition. It is, however, a major life decision and should...
Costa Blanca And South East Spain: Popular Areas
Many expats looking to settle in Spain to live, work or retire are attracted by the climate and lifestyle to the Costa Blanca and the regions of South East Spain. Here Girasol Homes outline the attractions of these popular resorts and cities. Written by Nigel Salmon, Founder and MD, Girasol Homes Alicante The property...
Attractions Of The Costa Del Sol: Popular Areas
The southern coast of Spain, known as the Costa del Sol is one of the most popular travel destinations in all Europe. Named for the wonderful climate and the 300+ days of sunshine each year and mountain ranges that run the length of the region provide all year-round moderate temperatures like no other in Europe....
Getting To Know Malaga The City: Part 1 – Background And History
The first part of a series of extracts from articles by Jason Wild of The Marbella Connection about the capital of the Costa del Sol in Southerrn Spain… Malaga the City. In these articles Jason will set out the attractions of this wonderful city starting here with some of its history. Written by and published...
Motivations And Concerns When Planning Retirement Abroad
Expat Network has carried out a survey into the plans of those considering retiring abroad as well as the experiences of those who have already retired abroad. What are the main motivations for their decision to retire abroad, how are they financing it and what do they plan to do about property? One in three...
Why Should You Retire To The Costa Blanca?
The Costa Blanca is one of the most popular regions for British expats retiring to Spain. It has a number of resorts that are popular with British retirees and not too overwhelmed by holidaymakers. Which are the most popular and what are their attractions? The Costa Blanca is extremely popular with people planning to retire...
Life As An Expat – A Positive Experience
The latest HSBC Expat Explorer Survey certainly paints a positive picture of life as an expat. Expats say that the move has given them a more positive outlook in life (41%), a better overall quality of life (52%) and a better work/life balance (53%). Financially it is rewarding, with US$99,900 reported as the average expat...
The Climate In Portugal
Given the close proximity of northern Africa to the Portuguese mainland, approximately 200km across the eastern Atlantic, it is not surprising that Portugal has one of the warmest climates in Europe, with summer temperatures in the south of the country averaging around 28C (18C annually) and 20C in the north (15C annually). Portugal has a...
The City Highlights Of Australia
Australia has many highlights and deciding where to go depends on your interests and preferences. Here is a summary of the top cities. SYDNEY, New South Wales Climate Sydney enjoys a sunny climate with mild winters (9 – 17°C) and warm summers (19 – 26°C). Water temperatures rise to around 23°C in the summer and...