Written by Liz Turner, Takelessons Stuck in Valencia for a few days or looking for some new inspiration as a resident? Although small, the city has a lot to offer. It’s time to explore the endless cobblestone streets, hop into some new undiscovered museums, hunt for fantastic street art…
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How Brexit Might Affect British Expats in Spain
Last week Europe was shaken by the news of Brexit, aka the United Kingdom’s exit from the European Union. This brought up a lot of unanswered questions and worries from our fellow expats here in Spain as well as elsewhere in the world. Here’s all you need to…
Looking for Freelance Writers to Join Our Team! Hiring!
Spotahome [http://www.spotahome.com]is hiring! We are looking for freelance writers/bloggers to join our team and take our blog to EPIC places! We are looking for students, expats, professionals and travel aficionados who want to write for us and join our multi-national team. Want to share your…
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…
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…
What Nobody Tells You About Being An Au Pair
6 years ago, I made a life-changing decision to become an au pair abroad for the first time. For those unfamiliar with the term, au pairs are (usually not qualified) nannies who receive accommodation and usually other benefits (including weekly pocket money, covered food costs, and travel expenses, etc.) in…
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…
Top European Music Festivals You MUST Attend in 2016
Are you starting to plan your summer in Europe? Looking for some inspiration on places to go and concerts to see? Spotahome broke down top 5 European music festivals you absolutely have to add to your bucket list. Rock Werchter One of the most diverse music festivals in Europe with…
20 Reasons Spain Is Perfect For Erasmus Students
1. Endless Erasmus parties. 2. Sangria or Tinto de verano – perfect drink choices regardless of the season. 3. There’s nothing like chilling in Retiro park on a sunny day after your lectures. 4. Or spending a whole day getting a tan on la Malvarrosa or La Barceloneta beach. 5.…
Alternative Things to do in Barcelona: A Bohemian Guide
Want to make the most out of your weekend in Barcelona but are tired of large crowds of tourists? Spotahome has created a Bohemian Guide to Barcelona where you can find local tips on how to explore the city off the beaten path, find new cafes and spend time getting…
12 Free Essential Apps for Living Abroad
These days, almost everyone owns a smartphone. These intelligent devices help us with saving money, socialising and organisation. How else do you think the smartphone earned its name? Here at Spotahome, we have compiled a list of the 12 FREE and most essential apps for living abroad. Whether you are…
12 Ways to Make Friends in a New City
You’ve just moved to a new city and you know nobody. This thought is either exciting or terrifying depending on whether you are extroverted or introverted. See this opportunity as a positive challenge – you will meet great people in no time! Here are 12 tips from Spotahome which will…
10 Reasons Why You Should Live Abroad at Least Once
– and it really doesn’t matter how old you are (we’re looking at you, blog posts on ‘Why You Should Live Abroad in Your 20s’). 1. To get out of your comfort zone. Most of us found ourselves doing things out of our ordinary routines. And it feels incredible.…
Where to Live: Madrid or Barcelona
Madrid or Barcelona. It’s an endless debate, whether it comes to sports, deciding where to live, renting an accommodation, politics and everything in between. While the costs of living are not that much different, there is a significant contrast when it comes to the community, culture, attractions and even…
Halloween Traditions in Europe!
Halloween traditions in Europe? But surely Halloween is as American as apple pie, the American flag, and eating apple pie while looking at the American flag? Well, even though Halloween is considered to be quite American today, the festivity actually has its origins in Ireland as it is a Celtic…
5 Best Kept Secrets in Barcelona: Don't Tell Anyone
What do you think of when you think of Barcelona? Is it always full of tourists around the Sagrada Familia? There are actually some secrets of Barcelona that you might not be aware of; they are all over the city but often go unnoticed. Here are 5 secret spots that…
Top 5 Things to do and see in Seville
Are you planning your trip to the beautiful Andalusian capital—Seville? Or did you just get here and are still a bit lost? Spotahome would like to help you out with our top 5 things to see in Seville while you are there. So here goes! Plaza de España Plaza…
5 Best Things to Do in Valencia
Are you in Valencia for a few days or looking for some new things to do as a resident? Though small, the city has a lot to offer. It’s time to explore the endless cobblestone streets, hop into some new undiscovered museums, hunt for fantastic street art and be…
Accommodation for ESIC Students in Madrid
Looking for housing in Madrid? Spotahome helps make the process a whole lot easier by letting you book a room, studio or apartment before you even arrive. Since this post is specifically on finding accommodation for ESIC students in Madrid, we’ll cover the city’s best neighborhoods to live…
Things to do in Barcelona: Tips From a Local
Lorette is one of Spotahome’s Runners, or Homecheckers, and we absolutely adore her. She has been living in Barcelona for a year and today, she will share her thoughts on The City of Gaudi and give us some local tips on how to get the most out of this…
Housing for Students at EAE Madrid
Finding housing in a city can be a nightmare, but it doesn’t have to be. With Spotahome, you can book your home online before you even arrive. We can help you find an apartment, room or studio conveniently located near your school or work, with all the amenities you’…
How to Prepare for La Tomatina Festival
<class="wp-caption aligncenter" id="attachment_2051" style="width: 604px"> Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images La Tomatina is Valencia’s annual festival and one of the biggest food fights in the world. It traditionally occurs in a town called Buñol, every last…
5 Odd Spanish Festivals You've Never Heard Of
Maybe we’re being biased because Spotahome is based in Spain, but we’re absolutely in love with Spanish festivals, no matter how odd they might be. There’s more to Spain than just the regular partying under the sun, with a glass (or a bottle) of Sangria and a…
Ultimate Guide to Madrid's Best Summer Cinema – Open-air theaters, film festivals, special screenings and more!
When it comes to film, Madrid goes all out during summer—the city’s movie theaters, museums and cultural centers offer open-air cinema and special screenings, with tickets costing an average of 3€ (or sometimes, free!) Here’s a list of 12 places to catch some of Madrid’s best…