Ronan McMahon

Narrow, cobblestoned streets lined with brightly colored facades…quaint plazas and leafy parks…soaring churches and cathedrals…shaded courtyards complete with tinkling fountains […]

Language does not have to be an obstacle to traveling or living anywhere in the world. But sometimes it can

With nearly 20 years of scouting experience under my belt, I thought I knew how to recognize a tourist. But

Without the cholera epidemic in the 19th century, the city of Cannes on the French Riviera would not exist. At

For lots of people, the pull of big city life is strong. They’re drawn by the plethora of arts and

Have you ever dreamed of living in a medieval villa in Italy? How about a French cottage in a grassy

It seems I’ve developed a bit of reputation among my friends and colleagues… As one real estate contact put it

First come the artists, the writers, then those with money follow… This is a pattern I’ve witnessed time and again

The air is cool inside the old winemaker’s house, a welcome break from the summer sun. The house has three

When you invest in real estate overseas, you open yourself to bigger opportunities. Much bigger potential gains. It diversifies your

For the past few months, my senior researcher, Margaret Summerfield, has been touring her way through Europe, test driving promising

Over the last couple of weeks, I’ve had boots on the ground in the state of Jalisco, Mexico. And I

I spend a few weeks of each year in Ireland, visiting family and friends, enjoying the greenery and (relatively) warm

Did you know there is a region of Spain that boasts a subtropical climate? The summer is long, and the

It’s time to let the old stereotypes die. Time to clear away the outdated misinformation that, 30 odd years after

Over the millennia, Sicily, the largest island in the Mediterranean, was ruled by Greeks, Romans, Phoenicians, the Spanish, the Vandals…just

La Paz charmed me again recently. It was my base for a whale watching trip…and what a trip it was…

This story could change your life. I’m not being sensational or unduly dramatic. And I don’t expect you to take

There are 6,000 Greek isles dotting the Ionian and Aegean seas, of which 227 are inhabited. They are the birthplaces

Each year millions of people flock from cold northern climes to sunny southern shores to ride out the winter. They

The rise of “Work From Home” is the number one thing on my list of big trends to watch and