Moving to Brussels – Best Belgian Blogs and Websites

Brussels, the Belgian (and the European) capital, is well known for its cultural heritage and for its vibrant cultural life, making it one of the most attractive cities in Europe. If you’re moving to Brussels, here are 7 sites and blogs to prepare your stay, whether it be temporary…

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Top 5 Terraces and Rooftops of Lyon

Are you in Lyon and fond of terraces? As most of southern France, Lyon has a very pleasant weather throughout the year. On a sunny day, it’s ideal to enjoy a drink or two out in the terraces with your friends and family. Here’s our hand-picked list of…

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Top 5 Hidden Secrets of Milan

Milan is often considered to be ‘the hidden city of Italy’, as it’s easily overlooked. Dubbed as the fashion capital, the city also boasts numerous tourist attractions, some of which are not known to visitors. Like someone said, it takes grace, discretion and passion to really discover Milan. Following…

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Day Trips From Valencia by Bus: Bodegas Vegamar

If you’re in Valencia, then you’ll want to sign up for this winery tour at some point at Bodegas Vegamar in Calles (Valencia). The tour is in Spanish, but if you have some wine-related vocabulary down (which I’m sure you do as you’re in Spain!), then…

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Best Pizza in Rome: 5 Authentic Pizzerias in Rome

With so many pizzerias in one city—and country for that matter—naming the “best” pizza places in Rome would simply be impossible. But if you’re in Italy’s capital and don’t know where to start off your pizza journey, this list will come in handy. We’ve…

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Top 5 Secrets of Brussels

You think you’ve seen it all in Brussels… after all, it’s not a big city compared to the other European capitals, despite that it is the European capital. Here’s a list of the top 5 best kept secrets of Brussels you might not have visited yet. If…

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Handy guide when moving to Dublin

Dublin is the capital and largest city of Ireland.The metropolis has an urban area population of 1,273,069. Ireland is, of course, an EU member and, unlike their British neighbours, Irish people have the euro as their currency. Today, the capital of Ireland is a modern city, that…

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5 Beer Bars in Brussels for Beer Fans

If you love drinking beer, then Brussels should be at the top of your list of places to visit. Home to renowned breweries, traditional bars and even beer-inspired museums, Brussels is often called the world’s beer capital, and rightly so. Not to mention Belgians are a cheerful bunch and…

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How to Get Your Spanish Social Security Number in Madrid

If you plan on getting a job, setting up a business, paying taxes and/or using the public health care system in Spain, then you’ll need to get a Spanish social security number. Haven’t got one yet? Don’t worry, it’s very simple; here’s how! All…

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5 Best Chocolatiers in Brussels

Are you a hardcore chocolate fan (who isn’t?) and lucky enough to be in Brussels? Known for its diverse range of chocolates, Brussels is indeed the world’s biggest chocolate paradise. Here are the 5 best chocolatiers in Brussels you must visit! Also check out our mini-guide to eating…

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What to Eat While in Brussels: A Guide

Brussels’ gastronomic scene is reason enough to visit this European capital city. Home to 180 breweries, 1,800 restaurants and the legendary Belgian waffle, Brussels has no shortage of brasseries, chocolatiers and cafés to keep your tastebuds tantalized during your stay. Both French and Flemish influenced, Belgian cuisine is known…

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How to get empadronado in Spain: Where to go / What to do?

Empadronamiento is perhaps the first important thing you have to do when you move to Spain. It adds your name and address into the register of the city you’re living in, and is a prerequisite for many administrative processes such as getting a social security number, public health care…

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Brexit: How to Get Your Spanish Citizenship (EU Passport)

Update 27.6.2016: We are preparing a special article to tackle all questions related to Brexit. Tune back in at the end of the week! Update 29.6.2016: Worried about how Brexit will affect YOU? How Brexit Might Affect British Expats in Spain – we’ll be answering all…

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Milan vs Rome – la grande battaglia

Do you dream about moving to Italy, but can’t decide which city is for you? Then look no further because Spotahome wants to make your life easier. Many of the guys on our team are actually from Italy, so we’re going to lay down the pros and cons…

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