The 10 best places to buy in Greece in 2025

Are you planning to buy in Greece in 2025, but you’re not certain which part of the country is best for you? Due to the golden visa, Greece’s economic recovery and the flourishing tourism figures, more international buyers are taking an interest in the Greek...

The 10 best places to buy in Italy in 2025

Italy offers many great places to buy property, from charming hilltop villages to elegant city apartments. The landscape is so varied and beautiful, the dilemma is whether to buy a chalet in the mountains, a farmhouse in the countryside or an apartment with sea or...

Let’s retire to Lake Trasimeno in Umbria

Lake Trasimeno is the fourth-largest lake in Italy, and one of the most beautiful. It’s the perfect place to retire to, as it offers all the beauty of nature on the lake, as well as in the surrounding hills. The villages are rich in tradition, art and good food. The...

Greek islands under two hours by ferry from Athens

There are several charming Greek islands that can be reached by ferry from a port near Athens. Mostly they depart from Piraeus port, however, you can also catch ferries from Rafina and Lavrio too. Both of these ports are less than 30 minutes’ drive from Athens...

Lake Como in the wintertime

Lake Como in the wintertime is simply magical, with the reflections of sparkling lights on the shimmering waters, Christmas markets and snow-topped mountains. The air is crisp and rather chilly, but you’ll soon warm up on a walk, through breathtaking lake scenery,...