The 'swallows' who escape the grim British winter and soaring energy bills for homes in sunnier climates. Here's how YOU can do it too - and the countries where electricity is £50 a month, meals cost £1.50 and there's no council tax

The days are getting shorter and the weather has turned cold. After the long, hot summer it's been especially hard to stomach the sudden transition into five months of dark, damp days.

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