Surf's Up: Where to Surf in Lisbon
“It’s the reason I moved to Lisbon", explains French property entrepreneur Arthur Moreno, when asked about the city’s surf scene. “The coast surroundi...
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A Busy Summer in the French Alps
Whilst many exclusively associate the mountains with world-class skiing and winter holidays, the French Alps are an increasingly popular destination f...
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Where to Buy a Property in the French Alps
Alpine adviser at Athena Advisers, Paris-born Charles-Antoine has left very few slopes untouched. Alongside the best spots to stop for fondue and wher...
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José António Uva: Portuguese Design
On the second floor of an elegant colonial building in the heart of Lisbon’s downtown district Baixa, José António Uva’s open-plan office spreads acro...
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French Prime Property Market Update
Despite the effects of COVID-19 and the various lockdowns, the latest report from French property portal Belles Demeures shows that demand for high-en...
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Arab New Spring: an Interview With Abdellah Taïa
A conversation with Moroccan writer Abdellah Taïa, author of ‘Salvation Army’ and the first openly gay Arab writer. Novelist Abdellah Taïa burst onto...
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Like a Virgin: Comporta Debuts in the Mainstream
Legend has it that every summer hot spot is born hippie, grows into hype, then falls dead in the water. This was true for Ibiza, Mykonos, Saint-Tropez...
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Europe's Best-kept Tax Secret: Portugal's NHR Programme
An alternative to offshore bank accounts, Portugal’s Non-Habitual Residence scheme (or NHR) launched in 2009 and has proved to be an attractive prospe...
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Estoril, a Must Sea: Estoril Destination Guide
Hop on the train from Lisbon’s Central station Cais do Sodré to the up-market beach town of Cascais, and it won’t be long before the tracks trail alon...
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Port-land: Porto Emerges as a New Epicentre of Cool
The fog that covers the Douro River infuses the air with the smell of what, at first sniff, I would call mystery if it didn’t sound so damn cliché. Th...
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How to Choose a Ski Property
Buying a ski chalet or ski apartment can be a superb lifestyle investment, but you must do your research first. The most important factors to consider...
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