Often named one of the coolest neighbourhood in Britain, Dalston is one the most fascinating areas in London. Here's your spotahome guide on eating, drinking and shopping .…
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Sabrina Bertazzo
Sabrina is a dreamer, a rebel and a storyteller. In other words, she is a traveller, a writer and a photographer. And she's also so obsessed with stationery that she launched her own brand.
Spotahome Neighbourhood Guide: Best Things to Do in Hackney, London
If you want to get under the skin of East London, then you should include Hackney to your wander. One of the most rapidly changing neighbourhoods in the East, Hackney, is filled with vibrant independent shops, vintage boutiques and wine bars. Be aware, this is hipster zone: all guys here…
International Women's Day: 5 Reasons Why it's Still Very Important to Celebrate It
How did it start? It’s hard to say exactly when the first International Women's Day was, surely the first "symptoms" of it must be related to the 15,000 women who marched through New York City demanding voting rights, better pay and shorter working hours…
Weekend Getaways: Umbria, the Green Heart of Italy
Nestled right in the center of Italy and the only land-locked region in the country, Umbria is also one of the smaller territories. But don't be fooled, gifted with luscious rolling hills, untouched nature and its art-for-free, Umbria is the perfect place to relax and explore on your…
Spotahome Neighbourhood Guide: Best Things to Do in Clerkernwell, London
Famous for being one of the city’s gastronomic hub, Clerkenwell’s Michelin starred restaurants, healthy cafes, street food markets and historic pubs, attract locals and tourists alike every day of the week. But people don't come here only to fill their bellies, there are also many architecture…
17 Best European Destinations for solo travellers
Europe is probably one of the best destinations for a solo adventure: friendly people, amazing food all around, some relatively inexpensive cities and distances aren't too wide. Whether you are thinking about your first solo European trip or whether you are thinking of moving to this part of…
7 Tips for Being Single AND Happy
Alright ladies and gentlemen, I know. I feel ya. Tomorrow is the worst day of the year if you are single, but let me tell y'all. You're better than this. I guarantee you. While there are about 13449258340763 articles about how to get the man/woman…
5 Things You Should Know Before Falling in Love While Abroad
St. Valentine's is just around the corner and whether you are in a stable relationship, dating or single, we think this post can come handy in this pinky, hearth-shaped moment of the year. Especially if you have just fallen in love while living abroad. We've all…
Best Events and Festivals in Europe - February 2018
I know. I know. Winter seems to get longer every year. While I write this, I'm sitting here with a permanent flu which seems to love me so much it will never leave (I had it since early December, #nokidding). But hey, there are some fun things to…
Everything you need to know to smash the IELTS test: 20 pro tips
If you are thinking about moving to an English speaking country for study or for work it is likely you will be asked to take an IELTS test. But what is the IELTS and why is it so important? From the official International English Language Testing System website: language proficiency…
Spotahome Neighbourhood Guide: Best things to do in Brixton, London
Brixton is famous for its African-Caribbean culture and traditions, but today, like with most parts of London, it has attracted people from all over the world, making it another perfect melting pot withing the British capital. Also here, like in Hampstead, there’s a incredible vibe and a sense of…
Best Places to Work & Study Remotely in Turin
Torino is surely one of the most underrated cities in Italy. While the crowds are elbowing in Venice, Florence and Rome, undisturbed travellers and locals enjoy the much quiet streets and piazzas of Turin. There is so much to see in Turin and this guide [https://www.spotahome.com/blog/…
Matera: Weekend Getaway from Rome (and Milan)
Only a few hours drive away from Rome and 1-hour flight from Milan, Matera is the perfect destination for a weekend getaway exploring one of the most incredible Italian cities.…
Spotahome Neighbourhood Guide: Best things to do in Soho, London
Soho is maybe the area of London that is hardest to pin down and understand. Despite its changes, the big brands, the coffee chains, the pulsing heart of London is still here.…
Top 8 European Destinations for the Perfect Erasmus Experience
So you made the (best ever) decision and are planning to spend a semester or more abroad as an Erasmus student. How great! Studying abroad and living in another country is a unique experience that will change you forever. This is a little guide to help you decide where to…
Weekend Getaways from London: The Spotahome Ultimate guide to Dorset
London is great, we all know that, but every now and then it’s necessary to take a break from it and escape to the nature and the ocean. For this purpose, Dorset is one of the most incredible and beautiful destinations in the UK. The Jurassic Coast and the…
Spotahome Neighbourhood Guide: Best Things to Do in Hampstead, London
Hampstead is known for its gorgeous hilltop views and huge parks. Obviously, the highlight is Hampstead Heath’s 790 acres of woodland, playing fields, swimming ponds and meadows and Parliament Hill providing some incredible views across the entire city. But it's not only the outdoors that make this…
10 Tips for Creating a Great Instagram Blog
It’s common knowledge that having a broad reach is essential for bloggers and being present on all social media makes it easier for people to find you. Instagram, with its 900 million monthly users, has clearly taken the world by storm and it seems that everyone is now using…
7 Easy Recipes for the Student Abroad
Those days when we get back home totally knackered or with only a couple of sad ingredients in the fridge. Well, we now collected some of the simplest recipes that you can make with very few things and in a very few minutes…
Weekend Getaways from London: Bath
Bath is only 90 minutes from London, making it the perfect destination out of the hustle and bustle of the big smoke. Not only the spas, the history and the architecture. There are dozens of different things to do in this cute Georgian town set among the hills of Somerset.…
Spotahome Neighbourhood Guide: Best Things to Do in Shoreditch, London
In the spirit to make you feel really at home (and in order to gain more karma points here at Spotahome), we have decided to create a new series of guides to the best neighbourhoods around Europe and in every city where you can spot a home with Spotahome. We…
Weekend Getaway Ideas in Italy: Naples
“The Italian proverb says “See Naples and die” but I say, see Naples and live; for there seems a great deal worth living for.” ― Arthur John Strutt During my 24-month trip around the world I’ve met thousands of people and the most common reaction when I said I was…
8 things to know before going home after a long trip
649 days. 20 months. 13 countries. 4 continents. Yes, I am going home after a long trip. It’s time. After postponing this moment and flight three times already, I really am going home. After almost two years exploring this beautiful planet, in a few days, I will be boarding…
Practical guide to save (a lot of ) money and travel the world
I’ve recently celebrated the beginning of my 19th and last month on the road as a part-time traveller and full-time dreamer. For this important milestone, I’ve decided to come back to Bali, where my wanderlust kicked in exactly 5 years ago. Little did I know back then that…
10 Reasons Moving Abroad In Your Twenties Can Be The Best Thing You Can Do
When I was 22, I got a job offer to work in London. My parents tried hard to stop me going, scared that something horrible would happen to me, but they failed. I packed my bag and went. Nobody, including myself, knew that a 3-month internship would turn into a…