Writer Mairi Craw didn’t see herself as the ‘pioneering type’, but a chance visit to Pyrénées-Orientales convinced her to move to France. She tells Gina Dyer how her serendipitous trip became a life-changing experience.
There's a lot to consider when starting your own business abroad, especially if you're moving with two young children. Find out how Stuart and Kate Nuth did it in Pyrénées Orientales
Although Clive and Janet Barr loved living in Cornwall, they chose to relocate to Murcia for the warmer climate.
Teaching the ancient art of Raku in Ronda
Four years ago, Miki and Mare Polin moved to Andalucia from Austria, and set about teaching ceramics.
Bartering with lemons on tranquil Mallorca
From air steward to manager, Mark Showler from Sussex quit his high-flying job to realise his dream of living on Mallorca.
Transforming Ancient Homes In Ronda
After living in France and Greece, Adrian Day went on holiday to inland Málaga, and decided to stay.
Starting afresh on the Costa de la Luz
In 2003, David and Angela Pallett traded their Victorian terrace home in Chesham for a villa on the Costa de la Luz.
Buying a golf apartment on Isla Canela
In 2004, Tricia and Derek Evans found the perfect frontline golf property on Spain’s Costa de la Luz.
Working with natural health in Alicante
In June 2006, Clare and Steve Gale decided to follow their families’ examples and move from to Alicante.
Practising holistic therapy in La Marina
Christine and Robert Quinlan moved to the Costa Blanca in 2004 and discovered a whole new life.
Tarragona Case Study
Katey Banstead, from Penzance, has been in Tarragona for just over a year, having previously lived in the French Alps.






