The Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) has launched a road safety campaign to help British nationals drive safely abroad and stay on the right side of foreign road laws. The campaign has been developed in […]
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Over 55s risk huge medical bills by not taking out comprehensive holiday insurance according to the Foreign & Commonwealth Office
You could be hit with a bill for many thousands of pounds for medical treatment if you are taken ill or injured while abroad. And yet one in ten over 55-year-olds admit that they do not […]
Overseas property – an increasingly multinational affair
When it gets to the end of any year, there are inevitably people who look back over the preceding 12 months and describe them as a ‘rollercoaster of a year’. But few years have seen […]
A world of information and entertainment for travellers and overseas residents alike from Expatsradio.com
Building on seven years of international success, Expatsradio.com – the on-demand, internet-based radio station specifically aimed at those living overseas or those who would like to – has launched its hugely expanded service. More […]
Summer 2012 saw a significant rise in number of Britons looking to buy property in the Eurozone
If you’re currently looking into buying a property in Europe, or have recently taken the plunge and signed contracts on your dream home along the Mediterranean, you aren’t alone! We have seen a significant rise […]
British Consulates reveal: We’re not Directory Enquiries for travellers
Recent enquiries received by Foreign Office staff in Spain include a request for Phil Collins’ telephone number, while a man asked staff to contact his dominatrix after she had left him stranded at the airport. […]
The insider’s guide to arriving fit and fresh for your holiday or at your home abroad
Summer is the season for extended holidays, often further afield, requiring mid-, long- or short-haul journeys, which can leave travellers feeling extra exhausted and tangled in knots. Cheapflights.co.uk, the website for flight search and comparison, […]
Relocating to a home abroad
Relocating overseas is an exciting experience, yet the flurry of preparation beforehand can overshadow one crucial consideration – how to give your relocation the best chance of succeeding. While there is no way of guaranteeing […]
How to buy a home abroad – some simple guidelines
Spending money on overseas property, whether as a business investment or as an individual looking for a home abroad, involves the same guidelines. Ensuring you invest your money in property successfully means gathering as much […]
Going on holiday? Try travelling all-inclusive
The process of searching for an all-inclusive holiday is not straight forward. Performing a search on one of the major tour operators’ websites will return results that are infiltrated by B&B and half-board options, and […]
