Esme Fox

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Taxes

The UK taxes Brits have to pay when moving to France

Following the rumours of a potential new 'exit tax' for Brits leaving the UK which have since been ruled out, we look at the UK taxes and fiscal responsibilities Brits may actually have to deal with when moving to France and living here.

Education

Fun-seeking French students travel to Spain...to learn English

It may sound like an odd decision, but hundreds of French students are choosing to study English in Spain rather than in the UK for reasons ranging from the weather to avoiding post-Brexit paperwork.

Tourism

Why is mass tourism such a problem in Spain but not in France?

For a long time, France has been the most-visited country in the world, yet it doesn't appear to suffer from overtourism and its knock-on effects as much as Spain. The Local spoke to travel experts to find out why.

Spanish history

Why does France give a gift of three cows to Spain every year?

Every year on the 13th of July in a small enclave of the Pyrenees, an ancient ceremony takes place in which a village in France gives three cows to its neighbours in Spain.

Travel news

'I'm going crazy': Why international residents in Europe will travel this summer despite Covid

Despite ongoing travel restrictions, extra costs and uncertainty over new Covid variants, international residents living across Europe vow to travel abroad this summer. For most it is the need to see family that motivates them.

Travel news

Reader question: Can I travel between Spain and the UK via France?

With flight cancellations and travel restrictions, many of our readers have been asking if it's possible to drive between Spain and the UK, going via France. Here's what you need to know.