The human body and brain were designed to be active, to problem solve, to workout hard and take pleasure in achievement and the long hard road that leads to that achievement and success. You all know the adage: ‘it’s not the destination but the journey that counts’. Judy Churchill explains 'Why you shouldn’t retire!'... Read more

Tracy Leonetti is your French expat expert and for those who are seeking residency following the issue of Brexit, make sure you are armed with the correct information. Tracy can guide and assist you through the process. Read more

The island of Corsica is a lovely fusion of two countries Italy and France, while remaining resolutely Corsican in spirit, and boasts breathtaking mountains, nature reserves and a glorious, dramatic coastline. Alex Sutcliffe captures the true essence of this stunning island. Read more

The bicycling blue squad descended on the Monaco Palace Square final stage of race for the oceans. Prince Albert II saluted their triumphant arrival, and the enthusiastic cheers from the crowd gathered to welcome the  brave riders, being sprayed with champagne as customary. Read more

A Taste of Tibet in Digne-les-Bains. During the last weekend of every September, a special event takes place at the Alexandra David-Néel museum in Digne, in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence. Now called Les Journées des Grands Voyageurs, the weekend is a celebration of Buddhism, and of the traveller's life and work in Tibet. Alex Sutcliffe explores Dignes... Read more

The hills and mountains will always deliver the same incredibly positive results to both body and mind. “I go to the hills when my heart is lonely, I know I will hear what I've heard before…” sang Maria in the film ‘The Sound of Music’ and she wasn’t wrong; what she was saying still rings true today. Judy Churchill explains her passion for the great outdoors. Read more

Whether children have extra tutoring or home schooling, much of the work involves coaching, which is really ‘rehabilitation’. It can involve the undoing of old, bad or inappropriate habits and the learning of new, useful, good habits. It can involve learning how to learn and study... Judy Churchill explains her techniques for managing the situation. Read more

One of the joys of living on the Riviera is the long hot summers, when our terraces and balconies become additional rooms, and wonderful places for dining and relaxing. Less relaxing, however, are all the uninvited guests that also join us – mosquitoes, flies, wasps and ants... Alex Sutcliffe offers some natural summer solutions... Read more

Monaco became a living canvas during 2nd edition of Urban Painting Around the World supporting the environment... Prince Albert left his royal imprint with a can of paint! See more

Laura Guillén, Professor of Organisational Behaviour at ESMT Berlin, states that  women viewed as self-confident aren’t more likely to get ahead. For women, gaining influence at work is more closely tied to their warmth and caring than the appearance of self-confidence. Read more