Ronan McMahon

In a major coastal city, you have the best of both worlds. You have access to big city services and […]

There are a few things everybody “knows” about the Nordic countries, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Iceland: taxes are high,

One of my favorite meals in the world happens to be at a Thai restaurant overlooking the beach and the

For many folks, owning a cheap fixer-upper overseas is the dream… …a cottage in the French countryside…a home in an

Sometimes you just want to get away from it all. But rather than a steamy tropical beach, you want cool

I often get people asking me for international real estate recommendations… “Should I buy in Belize?” “Do you have any

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

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 Time to clear away the outdated misinformation that, 30 odd years after