In Istanbul, or any other city, you can follow your Lonely Planet guide, or do cooler, more unique things. I always opt for the off the beaten path stuff, not only because I’m a cool kid (:P), but also because I have this deep desire and curiosity to go…
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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.
Why You Should Document Your Time Abroad
Before leaving my London flat to explore the world (and myself) on the longest journey I have ever embarked on, I had promised myself to keep a diary of my adventures, feelings and emotions as the time and the countries went by. I wanted to fix in time and document…
5 Absolutely Important Things to Know When Moving to London
As you know from my Confessions of an Intern Abroad, I moved to the English capital when I was a naive and penniless 22 years old. At that time smartphones and the internet were not as popular as they are today and it was important to do your research beforehand.…
The Magic CV Formula to Find an Internship Abroad [With Template]
Having a CV that stands out can surely help you to start in the right way, and I know it’s something you’ve been procrastinating for ages (been there mate!), but hold on to your chair: with the tips below it will be a walk in the park, I…
6 Reasons Why Living in Italy Ruins You Forever
Don’t travel to Italy. Definitely, do not move there. Resist the lure and the temptation of living in Italy – the most beautiful country in the world. Don’t choose Italy as your new home. Just don’t. Because if you do, you’ll be ruined for life. Why? I…
5 Best Secret Gardens in Milan
**[Milan](http://www.spotahome.com/milan)** is globally recognised as one of the capitals of fashion and rightly so. Names like Prada, Dolce & Gabbana, Gucci all reside within the luxurious “Golden Triangle”. But if you are looking for something different in Milan, let’s say some peace and relax…
5 Inspiring Dublin Instagrammers You Must Follow NOW
Featured image credit: @antppe So, while I’m wandering the beautiful and wild world of down under (also known as Australia), I’m also planning a European comeback in full regalia where I will be (re)visiting some of my favourite cities and connect with some of my old and…
7 Brutally Honest Truths About Your Internship Abroad!
It’s officially July, which means that most of you, youngsters, are in the middle of your summer internship or are about to start/finish one. You might be super happy or you might be dreading waking up in the morning, whatever is your current situation. Have you found your…
Expat Diaries: Lessons Learned in My First Year in London
If you have been following my entriesyou might already be aware of my stories as **an expat abroad**. You might also be aware that I was **a penniless 19 y.o.** with big hopes the first time I moved to London and about the same when I moved there a…
7 Books to Read Before Moving to France
If you know me a tiny, tiny bit, you are probably already aware that I’m a proper bookworm, somebody who, since the age of 5 -when my sister taught me how to write and read- has gone through over 5000 books, has never lost her appetite for real and…
Dear Hannah Smothers, You Should Travel Alone. Yes, Again.
Dear Hannah Smothers, I read your article [http://www.cosmopolitan.com/sex-love/news/a59098/its-perfectly-ok-to-need-people/] about traveling alone with great interest and surprise and, as a committed and convinced solo traveler, I decided to reply to you as I think you totally missed the point. I am sorry you had…
14 Completely Free Things To Do in London
Everybody knows that the cost of living in London is very high and according to the Evening Standard it is, in fact, the most expensive city in the world. Having worked and lived there, I guess that everybody is up for a few tips to save some cash and still…
How to Reduce Expat Anxiety and Culture Shock
Bags packed, plane booked, goodbyes done, you are finally about to go and start your expat life somewhere far away from home. But, are YOU ready? Have you carefully planned your move? Have you seriously considered all the aspects of living abroad and, most importantly, have you prepared yourself mentally…
London's Secret Coffee Shops You Should Know
Ok, so you are that type of person who needs a caffeine fix before life begins, right? And you’ve probably tried the standard **[London](http://www.spotahome.com/london)** coffee shops and are slightly unimpressed? Well, if you live or have a visit planned to London, here are some…
Tips For New Expats: What Nobody Tells You About Moving Abroad
So, you are ready to go and start your new life overseas? That’s great news! Here are some tips for new expats you should keep in mind before taking off and touch base in a foreign land. Trust us on this one, we speak from personal experience! Embrace minimalism…
World’s Craziest LGBT Pride Parades
Gay, lesbian, bisexual and trans love is celebrated every year all around the world to honor the 1969 Stonewall riots which were the consequence of strong protests against the police which attacked the gay community in Manhattan, New York. Usually celebrated on the last Sunday of June, the parades bring…
Madrid Day Trips You MUST Experience
Madrid is one of the most enchanting cities in Europe, with it bustling streets, markets, and tapas bars. But we all know what it’s like when you’ve been stuck in the same city for a while and might wish to venture out to new locations and explore the…
Why You Should Visit Dubai In 2016
Dubai is not only a world-record-breaking city in the desert with huge shopping malls and extravagant nightlife. Dubai is also a great place to enter a parallel, luxurious universe where ancient traditions meet with ambitious and revolutionary vision. So, you are about to move to Dubai and you want to…
Moving to a New country: 9 Questions to Ask
Whether you’re a student, a professional or enjoying retirement, you might be facing the complex decision of picking the right country for you.The quiz below only covers a small fraction of the elements that might affect your decision, but it might just be the perfect starting point for…
The Ultimate Guide To Berlin
you are missing out. Why? Berlin has everything. Berlin is gorgeous. Berlin is magic. No matter what you are looking for, you will find it in this wonderful city. No matter what kind of setting you like, you will fall in love with Berlin, not for its beauty, but because…
10 Unique Experiences You Can Only Have in Barcelona
Forget Las Ramblas and La Sagrada Familia, or better yet, once you’ve seen Barcelona’s tourist attractions, make sure to make time to enjoy the things listed below because you can only do them here – these unique experiences in Barcelona belong to this city only – you think you’ve…
5 Lessons I Learned When I Became an Expat
I have been an expat for almost a decade and since then, I have lived in 5 cities across 4 countries and 2 continents. Here’s 5 lessons I learned when I became an expat. 1. Strength. The beginning of the expat life can be brutal, especially if you are…
9 Things That WILL Happen When You Move Abroad
For many, many centuries people all around the world would leave the comfort of their homes and families behind to travel to far away places in search of something. The great explorers like Captain James Cook or Vasco Da Gama, the great religious figures like Saint Anthony of Padua, the…
14 Things to NEVER do in London
I consider myself an adopted Londoner since I moved to the Big Smoke almost 10 years ago. I lived, worked and loved the British capital on and off for almost a decade, so please trust me when I tell you what you should never do in London. 1 Don’t…