Moving to a country with a different first language than you’re used to is always going to be a bit of a shock to the system. Learning the language before you go, or at least a few necessary words and phrases will really help you to settle in to your new life in Italy. Italian [...]
If you are planning on purchasing a property in New Zealand, watch out for leaky buildings! Known as ‘Leaky Building Syndrome’, it affects between 30,000 and 90,000 properties which were built in the last ten years. Ensure that your New Zealand dream doesn’t turn into a nightmare by researching on the facts. The Mediterranean look [...]
It is known as Spain’s most ageing village, but Olmeda de la Cuesta, is hoping to revive itself by selling plots of land for just €2000. All 32 residents are retired, except for the exception of the mayor, José Luis Regacho, and it has been more than 40 years since a birth was registered in [...]
If you are thinking of jetting of to Portugal this month, you could be in for a culinary delight! Algarve Chefs Week is being held between May 14th and May 21st and head chefs from five star hotel restaurants in the area will be showcasing their skills. Ten of the chefs will be doing a [...]
The first quarter of 2011 has proved to be a good one for Jamaica’s crop production. January to March saw the highest domestic crop production in 11 years, and it was 24.4% higher than the same quarter for 2010. The increase in production has mean that the agricultural sector in Jamaica has also grown, by [...]
Moving to Italy is bound to be an adventure for the palette as well as the mind. Italians are world renowned for their love of food, fresh produce and wine. Developed over many centuries, Italian cuisine has roots that date back to the 4th century BC. Italian cuisine blends a vast mix of different ingredients, [...]
It has been recorded that the population of Bulgaria has dropped by nearly 600,000 in the last 10 years. This has not however, slowed down the demand for property in the country. Far from it in fact, as many Russians are investing in the country. The rise in foreign investors and decline in Bulgarian population [...]
If you are planning a move to Spain, ensure that you have all the necessary documents in writing, with specific dates, laws and rights in detail. Whilst many UK buyers successfully purchase a home in Spain every year, a lot experience problems. By ensuring that the whole process is legal, you can avoid the pitfalls [...]
Virgin Blue has had a makeover and become Virgin Australia at a recent event. The makeover was completed with the gift of two brand new planes, a Boeing 737-800 and an Airbus A330-200 added to its domestic fleet. Virgin Australia now prides itself on offering luxury flying experiences, with leather seating, a gourmet in-flight menu, [...]
There have been over 600 confirmed tornadoes in America since the beginning of May this year. Whilst places in the south east like Florida see the tornado season happen in early spring, further west still have it to come during the summer months. That is not to say that they can’t and don’t happen any [...]