Meet Clothilde, our property checker from Barcelona! Clothilde, also known as Clo, is a French-born adventurous traveller who enjoys extreme sports and, of course, photography. She has taken over 1000 pictures of Spotahome apartments and isn’t stopping anytime soon. She is a International Business graduate who took a year…
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Mandy
Full-time Spotahome Blog Manager, part-time guitar playing, travel loving, soul searching hippy. Want to contribute to the blog? Drop us an email at blog(at)spotahome.com! Can't wait to talk to you!
Opening a Bank Account in Turkey for Expats
Turkey is magical. Its culture attracts expats and tourists alike, with more than 11 million tourists visiting the city in 2014. There are over 210,000 foreigners living in Turkey – 26,000 are workers and 25,000 come to Turkey to study. One of the first things you will have…
Celebrating Christmas in Spain? Here's What You Need to Know!
Moving to Spain as an auxiliare, an au pair or even just for work, often means you’ll most likely have to get used to several Spanish traditions, including Christmas. Here’s what you need to know about Christmas in Spain – it’s celebrated a little bit differently than what…
European Cities with the Best Christmas Markets
It’s the most wonderful time of the year (and I hope you’re having that song stuck in your head now) aka the time when all famous Christmas markets come back to life. Mulled wine, the smell of cinnamon, endless amounts of food, decorations, Christmas lights, mistletoes,… what’s…
5 Completely Magical Places in Vienna You Need to Visit
Ah, Vienna. This wonderful and magical city survives on over 14 million tourists per year while 2 million lucky people have a chance to live and work with Vienna every single day. Here’s a challenge: how many famous places in Vienna can you name? For those who don’t…
Instagram Travel Bloggers Roundup: Spotyourlife
Each Friday, we round up a couple of our favorite #spotyourlife Instagram submissions. Whether you’re a travel blogger or just an Instagram user, using the #spotyourlife tag will let you get featured on our account as well as our blog! First on our #spotyourlife Instagram map is this glorious…
33 Locals Share REAL Tips on How to Find Accommodation in London
We searched highs and lows to find vital information on flat hunting in London. It’s a complicated process and by not knowing the ins and outs of the city’s rental policies, you might miss out on some hidden gems, like knowing about the council tax. Knowing the full…
How to Make Us Notice You on Instagram: #spotyourlife
Are you following us on Instagram? No? Do you know we’ve recently had a GoPro contest and gave away a FREE GoPro to an Instagrammer who entered with the #spotyourlife contest? > [Today, Spotahome goes PINK ? Every action you take to raise awareness for Breast Cancer Awareness Month will…
Best of #spotyourlife GoPro Contest
Our GoPro contest may have finished, but don’t worry – #spotyourlife lives on. Over the course of next month, we’ll be posting our favorite submissions. Didn’t have time to enter? Don’t worry! Use #spotyourlife to be featured on the blog! Who knows… if you’re a travel…
Aio and La Bruta: Best Aperitivo in Madrid
“From an Italian family, dedicated to Italian families.” Brought to you by Andrea Pirastu, Marcello Caschili and Giulia Costa Shopping on Gran Via can be exhausting. You need a break. And food. So why not venture out to Malasaña where you can find a million (we’re not kidding) restaurants…
Which Country Should You Live in Based on Your Manners?
Thinking of relocating but not sure where you’ll fit in? Serious travelers know that getting by with strangers abroad is at least much about the nuances of tipping etiquette and an accurately placed cheek brush as it is about being able to quote entire Monty Python sketches after an…
Best of #spotyourlife GoPro Contest
I’m sure you’ve seen it by now – it’s all over Instagram and we bet your friends are talking about it. Our #spotyourlife GoPro contest has kicked off on Instagram and with over 1500 entries, we’ve decided to share our favorites on our blog! Want your Instagram…
5 Most Important Places in Salamanca Neighborhood, Madrid
We bet you normally go to Salamanca to do your exclusive shopping, but do you know what are some of the most important places in this luxurious district? You’ve probably passed them at least once – now it’s time to learn some history about them. Vamos! 1. Calle de…
21 Reasons Why We Should All Move to Barcelona
Contemplating moving to Barcelona, huh? Trust us, we’ve been there. For those who haven’t made up your mind yet, here’s 21 reasons why you should definitely move to Barcelona. And we’ll all come with you. Eventually. This article was brought to you by the awesome community…
7 Lessons I Learned from Living in Madrid
Living in Madrid will make you learn some important life lessons - whether you like it or not. Don't forget to take it easy - it's the Spanish way of life.…
5 Most Important Places in Malasaña
Welcome to Malasaña! This lively neighborhood is full of bars, monuments, plazas, buildings and everything in between. It’s without a doubt one of the most popular neighborhoods in Madrid and there’s a good reason behind it. Along with plenty of history, you can find some of the best…
5 Most Popular Restaurants and Cafes in Malasaña
Malasaña is one of Madrid’s most popular neighborhoods – and for a good reason! It features thousands of restaurants and cafes, along with other popular spots where you can hang out with your friends. But do you know the 5 most popular restaurants and cafes in Malasaña that most people…
6 Reasons Why You Will Fall Madly in Love with Paris
Ah, Paris. Always the world’s most charming and elegant city. Of course, many will disagree. (And we do believe that cities like Madrid, Rome, London and many others are equally as special, but it’s Paris’ time to shine). If you mention Paris to any travel blogger, they will…
4 Best Brunch Places in The 8th Arrondissement
Brunch + Paris = absolute heaven on earth. Who doesn’t love to discover new budget places for brunch that are just perfect for catching up with your friends or taking your mom out for a meal? These 4 have caught our eye and we truly believe they’re the best budget-friendly…
Expat News: London is Expensive, #FridayMotivation, Flats to Rent
We Love Exclusive Inside London’s most exclusive neighbourhood where all the actors, fashion designers, and artists most want to live [http://uk.businessinsider.com/pictures-inside-londons-most-exclusive-neighbourhood-around-regents-park-2016-9] * It’s Regent’s Park. * Residential values are £2,500 and £3,000 per square foot. * It’s very expensive. London Is Pricey (Not…
5 Unique Places to Eat and Drink in Bethnal Green
We love restaurants & bars and we especially love them in London. With a million trillion billion (this might be a slightly exaggerated number) unique & impressive restaurants and bars, we decided to narrow them down to 5 best per neighborhood. Looking for a flat or a room to rent…
12 Awesome & FREE iPhone Apps for Expats in London
London is big. So big it has apps specifically designed for its residents. We kept it minimal as we understand you really don’t need 20 new apps – hurray for those who still use phones with low storage ? And the best part? All apps are completely FREE! 12 apps for…
5 Underrated London Markets You Should Visit at Least Once
London has plenty of markets. Imagine yourself walking down the mazes of stalls, sampling delicious food and stopping by your favorite vendor to have a chat. There’s no tourists, just energetic locals. Ah, to live in London. We’ve all heard of Camden Town and Portobello, but do you…
Expat News Rome: First Female Mayor and Mother Teresa
Ciao **Rome administration in chaos as top ministers re sign ** * Rome elected its first (and youngest) female mayor, Virginia Raggi, belonging to a new political party Five-Star Movement. * People aren’t happy. * She’s also a lawyer. * Her environment chief was also under investigation before she was selected. Raggi didn’…
5 Best Restaurants in Trastevere You Need To Visit
Picture this: you, walking down the cobblestone streets of Trastevere with the best gelato in one hand and suppli in another, already thinking where you’re going to eat next because food in Trastevere will make you cry the happiest tears. But where do you go next? Here’s Spotahome’…