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Visit the 7 best parks in London - free
Living in London, life gets on top of you. But when the sun shines, it’s one of the prettiest cities in the world. Nothing beats a summer’s day in England. When you don’t have time to take a day trip, a park is your best option. The…
How to Take Awesome Travel Photos with Your Phone
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
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.…
6 Best Internships in the UK for Aspiring 20-Somethings
Written by Claire Kilroy,Inspiring Interns What do you love to do? Almost everyone has a passion, and yet we’re often made to feel like the things we really care about will never be relevant to what we do for a living.But whether it’s reading books, playing…
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…
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…
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…
Celebrities who Went to University in the UK: London Universities With Celebrity Students
Did you share your university with a celebrity? It is highly likely that a celebrity has walked the halls of your university. You may have even used the same desk as your idol. Find out if a celebrity attended YOUR university! London is home to some of the best universities…