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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...
Let’s retire to the Dordogne
Located halfway between the Loire Valley and the Pyrenees mountains, the Dordogne is an ideal place to retire in southern France. Though, there's much more to this region than the mountain views, rolling valley hills and reliably good weather. Named after the river...
French Winter Olympics win a gift for ski property investors
As the end of the year brings up happy memories of a wonderful Paris Olympics this summer, combined with news that’s made many Brits and Americans look abroad, the announcement that France will hold the 2030 Winter Olympics holds all sorts of possibilities for ski...
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,...
What you need to know before buying property in Dubai
One of the world’s fastest growing cities, Dubai is the hotshot destination of the Middle East with aspirations to be a top three global city for quality of living and commerce. There are many reasons to considering buying property in Dubai. For instance, the city’s...