Cathy Hawker

Bicycles outnumber residents in Copenhagen, a city that’s huge on hygge and takes work/life balance seriously

With unfailing courtesy, some of the safest cities in the world and high quality of life, there are plenty of reasons to relocate to the land of the rising sun

With pristine beaches, excellent hospitality, low crime and several tax benefits, this Channel Island has it all — even if property is on the expensive side

If you’re after stunning nature, a safe, affordable lifestyle and top-tier healthcare, the home of ‘pura vida’ could be the place for you

The Commonwealth nation has historical ties to the UK, plus favourable tax laws and a golden visa programme — and that’s before you get to its 365 beaches

Africa’s most visited country has excellent connections to Europe, beautiful architecture, a vibrant cultural scene and a low cost of living

‘The best lifestyle in Europe’ and digital nomad visas offering tax-free earnings make this Balkan nation an appealing place to relocate

The Latin American country draws expats and digital nomads looking for a relaxed way of life and inspiring architecture — and it’s much cheaper than Britain

Costa Terra bills itself as ‘simple luxury’ and promotes a breezy, barefoot lifestyle, but prices start at £4.2m — and that’s just for a plot

From owning a farmhouse with a vineyard and olive groves to a luxe membership at a private club, there are several routes to la dolce vita