The best car-free beach holidays in Europe

Whisper it: it’s getting easier to visit Europe without renting a car. Rental prices have fortunately fallen, but thanks to the huge increase in the number of international train networks and operators offering alternative transport options, holidaymakers can often leave the car keys at home. Of course, the consummate city buster already knows this. Those … Read more

Where can you buy a nice house in France for less than €100,000?

Brittany is a sunnier version of Cornwall – and properties are a fraction of the price – Ian Shaw/Alamy Stock Photo The French Senate has voted to relax the 90-day rule for British second home owners, giving Francophile travelers and property buyers alike reason for optimism. But whether the rules have been relaxed or not, … Read more