Travelling Living Abroad

05/01/2024

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Spanish cities dominated the top ten destinations for expats in 2023.

02/01/2024

According to the Report on the quality of life in European cities 2023, produced by the European Commission, Zurich (Switzerland) is the European city with the best quality of life according to the perception of those who live there: 97% of residents say they are satisfied.

In second and third place are Copenhagen (Denmark) and Groningen (Netherlands), with around 96% of residents satisfied with life in their city.

The level of overall satisfaction varies significantly from city to city, even within the same country.

The largest differences are observed in Italy, Türkiye and Greece. «In Italy, the percentages of residents satisfied with the city in which they live varies between 89% in Verona and 62% in Palermo, with a difference of 27 percentage points.

Only 65% ​​of people living in Istanbul are satisfied with living in their city compared to 91% of those living in Antalya,” explains the report.

The European survey compares 83 cities based on the opinions of citizens living in these centres.

24/12/2023

Munich | Germany

The tower, with its futuristic cylinder design, holds the BMW headquarters, while the nearby complex is shaped by spatial forms and the display area, a building with a bowl shape, houses the "BMW Museum" and the "BMW Welt."

From what was initially established in 1917 as an engine manufacturer for aviation, the "Bayerische Motoren Werke" (English: "Bavarian Engine Factory") eventually became known as BMW.

It has grown into one of the most prestigious automotive brands in the world.

20/12/2023

Antwerp | Belgium

Port House

The once-derelict fire station is now the new administrative center of the second-busiest port in Europe.

Designed by Zaha Hadid Architects in collaboration with Origin, renowned historical consultants specializing in the restoration and renovation of historic landmarks.

20/12/2023

Granada | Spain

Albaicín, the ancient Arab neighbourhood of Granada, as seen from the hilltop of the Alhambra.

05/12/2023

Malaga | Spain

Malaga one of the world's oldest towns, is a major European tourist destinations and one of our top ten favourite cities to live in.

Great weather all year, pleasant people, a relaxed lifestyle, and delicious and authentic cuisine.

The city has become one of Europe's coolest destinations because to a multi-million euro renovation initiative over the last 20 years and the construction of several new galleries and museums.

Furthermore, when compared to many other European towns, Malaga is quite secure and clean.

04/12/2023

Hamburg | Germany

The Elbphilarmonie in HafenCity is both a physical and a dreamy structure.

The structure is shaped like a ship, with its bow poised to set sail towards the North Sea.

The work, which cost more than 800 million euros and was designed by the architect studio Herzog & De Meuron, is a creative regeneration of rare intensity that fits into the philosophy of architectural integration that characterises the entire city.

A 1960s brick building from a cocoa warehouse is surmounted by a very modern giant crystal wave that houses two large concert halls (the acoustics of the venues are recognised as among the best in the world), a hotel, restaurants, conference rooms, bars, a beautiful viewing platform and expensive private apartments.

01/12/2023

London | UK

View of St. Paul's Cathedral from the London Millennium Bridge. The footbridge designed by the studio Foster + Partners is the first pedestrian bridge to cross the River Thames in over 100 years. Opened to the public in 2000, linking St Paul's Cathedral on the north bank of the Thames with Tate Modern and Shakespeare's Globe on the south bank.

28/11/2023

London | United Kingdom

Greenwich, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is one of London's most attractive and interesting neighbourhoods.

Located along the River Thames is famous for its rich maritime history as well as serving as a time reference for people all around the world.

The Queen's House Museum and the Colonnades are shown in this picture, with stunning views of the new skyscrapers on the Isle of Dogs in the background.