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moving to france

What Are The Most Popular Regions In France?

Moving to France remains a popular choice amongst expats looking to change their way of life. There are many different French regions to choose from and each has its attractions, but the following four have proved to be consistently popular with people looking to move to France to live and work, or to retire. Brittany...

Portugal' Seven Provinces

Portugal’s Seven Provinces – Which One Will Suit You?

Portugal is divided into seven provinces or regions with the enchanting city of Porto and a craggy landscape of montanhas e serras in the frequently chilly north, and the balmy coastline of the Algarve in the south. Whilst the Algarve is possibly the best known region in Portugal, there is much else to explore and...

foreign language

7 Mistakes Stopping You From Improving Your Foreign Language Skills

Anyone interested in learning a new language needs to remember that this is no walk in the park. Learning a different language demands dedication, hard work, and a lot of patience from the learner’s side. Setbacks are always possible, and everyone should expect to make some mistakes at the beginning of their journey. The best...

costa blanca

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...

April International

APRIL International Care Joins The Telehealth Revolution

APRIL International Care has announced the launch of a new TeleHEALTH service via their popular app.  Through a partnership with Teladoc Health, policyholders can now request a phone consultation with a qualified medical practitioner via the APRIL Easy Claim app, whether it is for a simple consultation or to request a second medical opinion. ...

Spanish Lifestyle

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...

boarding school

British Boarding School: An Education Worth Travelling The World For

British boarding schools are more popular than ever before, and an increasing number of young people from Portugal are taking advantage of cheap and plentiful flights to attend schools in the UK, where they make the most of a broad education in a modern, cosmopolitan environment, and leave ready to take on the world. Written...

florida

Florida Buyers Guide

If you are thinking about buying property in America, Florida is a popular area for property investors around the world.  Benoit Properties provide their guide to buying in Florida. Taken from an article by Benoit Properties For investors looking to purchase an asset which is stable, offers good returns, and is well located, Florida...

international moves

Spain Tops The Table Of Dream International Moves

Brits are dreaming of a new life in the Spanish sun, according to new research carried out by Opinium on behalf of AnyVan.com, the home moving company. Spain Tops the Table of Dream International Moves Spain is the most popular destination for UK residents fantasising of a move overseas, with 13% of the respondents...

New Zealand

New Zealand – Land Of The Long White Cloud

Thinking of moving to New Zealand?  It is one of the most popular destinations for people wanting to move to a more relaxed and healthy outdoor lifestyle. New Zealand, with its unique blend of Maori and European cultures combined with spectacular scenery, is one of the most popular destinations for both tourists and emigrants.  In...

Britons Still Favour French Property

UK buyers are the most important group of non-resident investors in France, accounting for 34 per cent of all transactions in 2015, up 44 per cent on 2014. The figures come from a survey by the Notaires de France, BNP and Rightmove, the UK property portal. The combined effects of sterling strength and euro weakness...