As you all know by now, I’m not only a blogger here at Spotahome [http://www.spotahome.com], but also an influencer and Instagramer, and since 2012 I have been working very hard to improve my photography skills and define my unique style. I’m not sure if I…
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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.
Things I Learned About Dating While Travelling
As I write this, I am sitting in one of the many gorgeous cafes in Chiang Mai, Thailand. The sun is slowly setting behind the mountains and I’m sipping on yet another delicious flat white. I have been here almost two months and I can’t get enough of…
5 Best Coffee Shops in Paris You MUST Visit
No trip to Paris is complete without a morning or afternoon spent enjoying la vie en rose in one of its many cafes, and I promise you, there are loads of cute, authentic and quirky coffee shops in Paris to choose from! Whether you’re currently spending a freezing weekend…
15 Exciting Things To Do in London when it's Raining
I lived in London for over five years, which means that I’ve survived about 532 days of rain during that time and obviously, being a little Dora The Explorer, I had to find exciting things to do in the British capital even when it was raining cats and dogs.…
6 Fun and Unique Things You Can Do in Berlin
Everybody knows that Berlin is one of the edgiest city in Europe, but if you’re looking for the real off-beat experience check out some of these – they are the 6 unique things you can do in Berlin. Are you ready for squat-house cinema, underground supper clubs, partying in a…
Quick Guide to Visiting Vienna
They say that once you get to visit Vienna you want to move there with your entire family and long-distance relatives. Vienna has a mesmerising effect on people from all over the world, and rightly so, it attracts 14 million visitors every year. When visiting Vienna, the city will seduce…
Things to do in Rome during Christmas
Great decision! Christmas is the perfect moment to visit Rome and you’re even luckier if you already live there. During that time, the Italian capital is not as popular as it is in summer – which means fewer tourists and less selfie sticks, hurrah! But, being the global capital of…
Dublin Day Trip Guide: 24 Hours in Dublin
I am not a big fan of rushed itineraries and short visits, but sometimes one day is all you have so here’s how you can make the most out of Dublin in 24 hours. I know, I know, there are plenty of ’24 hours in Dublin’ itineraries out there,…
Complete Guide on How to Find a Perfect Travel Buddy
I am a big fan of solo travels and I’ve been travelling solo for almost a year, but the truth is that solo travel is not for everyone and you might want to find a travel buddy for your adventures abroad. Here’s how, this your guide to finding…
Magical Things You Can Do in London During Christmas
It’s November and that officially means we can start discussing Christmas, putting up decorations and having Christmas playlists on replay… right? There are only a few cities that turn truly magical during Christmas and one of them is surely London. Christmas in London is an adventure. Don’t believe…
Solo Female Travel: The Side Nobody Talks About
Alright, I know. I have been bragging about traveling solo so much that this article seems pointless, but trust me, it is not. See also: What I Learned From Quitting My Job and Traveling Full Time There are some dark sides to female solo traveling. Get ready to carry heavy…
What I Learned From Quitting My Job and Traveling Full Time
Even though traveling didn’t magically solve all my problems (and it won’t solve yours either), traveling full time did amazing things for my soul. The past 415 days abroad were absolutely wild and traveling full time turned my state of mind into something completely wonderful and unpredictable. I…
European Cities You Need to Add to Your Travel List
Summer is over, the holiday blues has kicked in and you are sitting at your office/uni desk, getting ready for the winter. Yes, I have been there too, counting down the minutes till Christmas – the next REAL holidays. It’s autumn and winter is slowly coming. Despite the gorgeous…
What I Love About Traveling and Why I Travel Full Time
Up to last year, my wanderlust was confined to the 25-day holiday benefit I got through my office job. But the urgent desire to see the world was stronger than anything else. So I left my British courtyard behind and entered the travel culture. Want to know where I am…
How to Find a Job in London as a Foreigner
Despite the Brexit and its consequences, it will take a long time for London to lose its multicultural crowd and that’s why I personally recommend you to jump at the opportunity to live in the big smoke now, before it’s too late! But how are you going to…
9 London Instagramers You Need To Follow
By now, you know that despite my current status as a nomad, a traveller and wanderer, I am Londoner at heart. And, while I roam the planet in search of inspirations, cultural immersions and food somersaults, I always keep an eye on my beloved L-a-a-a-ndon. The instagramers below are the…
How To Find Your Perfect New Home Abroad
The ache for home lives in all of us, the safe place where we can go as we are and not be questioned. – Maya Angelou Are you considering to relocate to Berlin for your internship? Coming to Madrid to become an English teacher? Looking to live in France, Barcelona, London…
10 Simple Ways To Get Better at Making Friends Abroad
“A friend is someone who knows all about you and still loves you.”― Elbert Hubbard So no one told you life was going to be this way? I’m kidding, I’m kidding. When I first started telling people that I was leaving my job in London to pursue my…
4 Charming European Weekend Destinations You Need To Visit
There are beautiful weekend destinations all around Europe known worldwide such as Venice and its romantic canals, Paris and its Eiffel tower, London and its global vibe and so many more. But Europe also has billions of smallish villages and less-known towns as well as countless hidden treasures. Have you…
11 Stunning Beaches in Italy You Absolutely Have To Visit
Italy, as you already know, is one of the most beautiful countries in the world. Not only there are the rolling hills of Tuscany, the romantic canals of Venice, the ancient history of Rome and the mouthwatering food all around. For these and million other reasons, Italy is consistently among…
3 Simple Ways Minimalism Can Help Your Life Abroad
So, you’re about to relocate and want to start fresh, huh? Or maybe you’re just packing away for a year to live in Madrid as an English teacher . Or maybe you quit your job and you’re starting your travel journey? Whatever it is, here’s something I…
Why Solo Female Travelers Do It Better
The aim of this article is not to offend the male population (at least not too much) and we understand that there are plenty of AWESOME solo male travelers out there. Ah, solo female travels. ❤ Every solo female traveler knows that a solo trip abroad can be an incredibly rewarding…
Why Travel Will Never Fix All Your Problems
This is an edited extract of “No, travelling didn’t fix my problems. I (almost) did.” by Sabrina Andrea Sachs When you travel, remember that a foreign country is not designed to make you comfortable. It is designed to make its own people comfortable. – Clifton Fadiman It’s almost impossible…
How Not to Look Like a Tourist in Italy
In Italy, like anywhere else in the world, there are good and bad people, great deals and scam. But what do you need to do in order not to fall into the tourist trap? Well, avoid being one and look like a local for a starter. You don’t want…
7 Perfect European Coffee Shops You Must Visit ASAP
Ladies and Gentlemen, if you are a coffee addict, lover like me, I am sure you need your dose erm… good cup wherever you are in the world. Spotahome can agree with this – we have coffee running through our veins!)That’s exactly why I decided to create a community-based…