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If time is of the essence… go walkabouts!

Australia is a long, long way away from home, and visiting may seem like only a dream for some, as taking a month off work is almost impossible. Yet Australia is so far and big and vast; surely anything less than a month will mean you don’t get value for money or get to see [...]

By |2011-05-05T14:54:02+01:00May 5th, 2011|Articles|

Are you a country bumpkin or a city slicker?

The USA is a very big place. In fact, it is the third largest country when taking land area and population into consideration. The United States is home to over 308 million people and is the most culturally diverse and cosmopolitan countries in the world. So, if you have decided to move to the United [...]

By |2011-05-05T13:28:00+01:00May 5th, 2011|Articles|

A hole in one for golf fans!

Since being voted the ‘IAGTO European Golf Destination of the Year’ back in 2008, Turkey’s golf scene has been growing from strength to strength. Turkey has many 5* resorts within golf ranges, so it is easy to see why this, coupled with the country’s scorching weather, has attracted so many golf fans. The climate of [...]

By |2011-05-05T13:25:17+01:00May 5th, 2011|Articles|

Fiestas en España!

Spanish people are warm, friendly, and know how to have a good time. As one of the most popular destinations for British people moving abroad, it is vital that the Spanish culture is learned and embraced. Fiestas and celebrations play a big part in Spanish culture and are a brilliant way to embrace the Spanish [...]

By |2011-05-05T11:57:04+01:00May 5th, 2011|Articles|

Hold your horses in Portugal

Have you recently moved to Portugal, and do you love all things horsey? Perhaps you have moved and were unable to bring your horse with you. Or maybe you are thinking of taking up riding again after having a break during your migration. If you have concerns about how to get back into it, don’t [...]

By |2011-05-05T11:51:37+01:00May 5th, 2011|Articles|

Cruise the roads in New Zealand

If you love driving, then New Zealand is the place to be! With long roads and sparse traffic, where else can you be sure that the journey will be as much fun as the destination? New Zealand has many themed highways, which make your journey easy and safe. They have been tried and tested by [...]

By |2011-05-05T11:48:08+01:00May 5th, 2011|Articles|

Italian Tourism set to soar by 10-20%

The Italian Minister of Tourism, Mrs Michela Vittoria Brambilla, has put forward her plans to increase tourism to the country by between 10 and 20% over the course of the next four years. Magic Italy on Tour, Italia.it, and Project BRIC, all make up the new incentive. Brambilla urges the Italian people to ‘discover’ their [...]

By |2011-05-05T11:53:53+01:00May 5th, 2011|Articles|

Love thy neighbour!

One important thing to bear in mind when buying any property…the neighbours. And buying abroad is no different, as TV presenter Natasha Kaplinsky has recently found out! Natalie and her husband have purchased a 5 bedroom villa on the island of Corfu, much to the dismay of her disappointed and angry new neighbours. The villa [...]

By |2011-05-05T11:42:51+01:00May 5th, 2011|Articles|

Hop on a train to view more properties

Are you thinking of buying a property in France but not sure where to look? Why not incorporate a weekend away with property viewing! France’s railway system is a great way to get around the country quickly and visit more places in less time. Get out and about on the train in France, and experience [...]

By |2011-05-05T11:39:07+01:00May 5th, 2011|Articles|

Moving to the Caribbean… But where?

When you think of the Caribbean, what typically springs to mind?   Sun, brightly coloured shorts, pineapples? The Caribbean Plate is made up of groups of islands, including: Lucayan Archipelago Greater Antilles Leeward Islands Windward Islands Leeward Antilles Within each of these groups are different islands. Some of the most popular are Barbados, Dominican Republic, [...]

By |2018-11-15T18:07:12+01:00May 5th, 2011|Articles|