Moving abroad to start a new life is one of the biggest and most exciting challenges that many people ever come across. There are so many issues to consider here, that it could turn into something you need to dedicate a fair amount of time to.

From learning a new language to finding a new job, there are many things you can’t afford to overlook at this crucial stage in your search for a better life abroad. However, one aspect which is more important than most is that of your setting up your finances to live abroad. If you have spent your whole life dealing with your local bank branch and insurance broker it could seem like a huge step to now think about starting out again in a foreign country. So how will you do it?

Do you want to escape the cold climates and settle on a stunning Island in the sun? How about sipping on Mount Gay Rum while listening to Calypso Music? Then hurry up, grab your sunscreen and book your flight to the Limestone Island of Barbados; the Gem of the Caribbean.

The words “budget travel” often conjure up visions of dingy hostel dorms or uniform package resorts on the Spanish coast. Thankfully, you don’t need to spend your last penny or sell your soul to get an exciting holiday on the cheap these days. Many alternative and unusual destinations are overlooked and underwhelmed by tourism, meaning you can soak up some incredible sights at a fraction of the cost. Here are a few ideas on how to use your budget to try somewhere a bit different this year.

The small beautiful Caribbean island of St. Lucia attracts tourists all year round. Why do so many visitors choose St. Lucia as their one stop vacation destination? The logo ‘Simply Beautiful’ says it all.  If you’re looking for a vacation in a beautiful, warm, tropical location then you’ve reached the right place. Not only does St. Lucia have the perfect weather; it is also a striking and romantic paradise beyond compare. St. Lucia isn’t only known for its amazing weather and stunning scenery though, there are also an array of attractions, activities and sightseeing tours on the exquisite island of St. Lucia.

In last Friday’s post I mentioned a trip we’d taken a few years ago to the South of France and also to Monaco. I don’t know if you’ve ever visited Monaco but unless you are one of life’s financial elite, enjoying extravagant surroundings on a daily basis; you can’t help but be amazed and a little taken back by what you see around you.

Monaco or to be more specific Monte Carlo is a playground for some of the richest people in the world and the surroundings reflect that. Here are just a few of the things that Monaco is famous for and after visiting the place myself, I can see why.