As we’re having our Italian week here at Spotahome, we’ve decided to roundup 6 of our favorite ‘living in Italy’ blogs that will make you want to move to this glorious country. And once you’re done reading them, hop on to our apartments in Rome or Milan…
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Mandy
Full-time Spotahome Blog Manager, part-time guitar playing, travel loving, soul searching hippy. Want to contribute to the blog? Drop us an email at blog(at)spotahome.com! Can't wait to talk to you!
Non-Boring History of 4 Most Important Places in Trastevere
Ah, Trastevere. One of the few authentic (and very colorful) Roman neighborhoods that have kept their charm and atmosphere. This wonderful neighborhood is known for its magical local atmosphere when the sun goes down. Drinking, eating, dancing and hanging out with the Italians – what more could you ask for? Looking…
5 Quotes About Italy That Will Awaken Your Wanderlust
So, you’re thinking of going to Italy soon, huh? Or maybe you’re an Italian just longing to return to your home country and you’re dealing with a severe case of homesickness? While we might not help with homesickness, we hope that these 5 quotes about Italy. Get…
Expat News in Vienna: Twin Pandas and Fashion Week
City highlight: Vienna Is Austria Fun? Seven fun things to do in Austria in September * From a Chinese lantern festival to Ars electronica festival. Health Comes First (at least in Austria) Expats rank Austria as best country for healthcare * Health insurance system for the win! Panda.Panda.Panda.Panda ## **[Giant…
5 Non-Boring Things You Have to Know About the History of Madrid
The history of Madrid is colorful. Too colorful, in fact. From many different characters to plenty of stories to recall, we’ve selected 5 most interesting things you just have to know about the history of Madrid. Still need accommodation? Check out some of our favorite rooms and apartments available…
Expat News: All You Need To Know About The Earthquake in Italy
Earthquake in Italy Link Roundup 247 people believed dead in the aftermath of the earthquake in Italy. * NYtimes: A little girl was rescured from the rubble 15 hours after the earthquake. (VIDEO) * Time.com: How to help the victims * Reddit: Amatrice before and after the earthquake * Mirror.co.uk: Experts…
Expat News: It's All About Italy!
In Always On The Lookout News: How Italy keeps track of 80 terrorism alerts every day [http://www.thelocal.it/20160816/how-italy-keeps-track-of-80-terrorism-alerts-every-day] * 10% out of 800 alerts per day refer to terrorism * National council for Islamic relations will be set up to ensure mosque funding is not received from terror…
Guide to Being Vegan in Madrid
Believe it or not, but this jamon -loving city has a hidden scene that all vegans and vegetarians will love. If you’ve just moved to Madrid and aren’t sure where to find your vegan goodies, makeup and all that delicious food, read on. We can guarantee you being…
Expat News: What's Happening in Spain This Week?
Spanish Play Sports News A Brit’s guide to sport in Spain * Football, football, football. * But also golf! Crazy News Airline passenger runs across tarmac at Madrid airport to catch flight * We have no words for this. * No, but seriously. This is probably worse than trying to grab your belongings…
13 Absolutely Necessary Things To Do in Madrid
Brace yourselves, September is coming. And this means thousands of brand new English teachers and au pairs arriving to Madrid, not fully knowing what to expect from this wonderful city. Let us break it down for you in this simple article about 13 absolutely necessary things you have to do…
Expat News: What's On in Paris?
City highlight: Paris Real Estate News: The Rent Is Now Somewhat Less High in Paris * Criteria they’re using: location, building age, number of rooms and being furnished/unfurnished. * This is causing more landlord frustrations that you think it does. * 30 percent of rental contracts have agreed to a lower…
Top 5 Universities in Germany with Fantastic Facilities
“Why study in Germany” you say? We say “why not!” These universities in Germany have AMAZING facilities! Take it from our friends over at Studying in Germany – they offer plenty of information on studying in Germany, including all necessary paperwork you might need for your studies and so much more.…
Expat News: What's on in London?
London expat news: British economy begins to show signs of post-Brexit slowdown * Opportunities for work have weakened. * Mixed economic reviews since referendum results. * Car manufacturing, pharmaceutical and retail services see economy growth. An expat’s guide to London * An excellent read for those new to the city! Foxtons profits slump…
Expat News: Brexit, Facebook, Apartments in Paris, Wanderlust Quotes and More
Brexit News: Brexit drives National Counties expat mortgage launch [http://www.mortgagesolutions.co.uk/news/2016/07/19/brexit-prompts-national-counties-launch-expat-mortgage/] * Brexit referendum hiatus, we are pleased to announce the launch of our new mortgage for expats and those working in the UK but paid partly in foreign currency, as there is…
Expat News: Brexit in Favor of British Expats
Brexit News:Brexit could lead to more Brits moving their pensions abroad [http://www.expatforum.com/united-kingdom/brexit-could-lead-to-more-brits-moving-their-pensions-abroad.html] * It’s time for people to reassess their retirement strategy. * The drop of the pound has serious pension consequences. * Best way to search for stability until Brexit laws are final is…
Documents You Need to Rent An Apartment in France
Renting an apartment in France can be a nightmare for both professionals as well as students. Spotahome created a list of documents you might need to rent an apartment in France. Please note that different agencies and property managers might require additional details – especially for student tenants. When booking through…
9 Reasons Studying in Germany Will Absolutely Ruin You Forever
1. You will develop a serious relationship with Brezel. 2. Because Oktoberfest. Bräurosl ? #wiesn #oktoberfest #munich #muenchen #münchen #bier #beer #dirndl #lederhosen #tracht #bräurosl #countdown #goodtimes #wiesn2015 #oktoberfest2015 #germany #bavaria #bayern #blog #blogger #blogger_de #wiesnseason A post shared by #wiesnseason (@wiesnseason) on Dec 29, 2015 at 6:06am PST…
Expat News: More About Brexit, Travel Bloggers to Follow, Apartments to Rent in Paris,...
Post Brexit News: Theresa May’s threat to EU nationals could backfire on British expats [http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/07/04/theresa-mays-threat-to-eu-nationals-could-backfire-on-british-ex/] * It’s hard to choose a leader when everyone’s backing out of it. * They’re still not clear on how Brexit might affect British…
4 Simple Tricks to Help You Learn Spanish FAST
So, you just arrived to Madrid and you’re getting overwhelmed by realizing how bad you are at speaking Spanish? Don’t worry – we’ve been there and I’ve been there. When I first arrived to the city, I wasn’t able to tell you my codigo postal. Two…
San Fermin: Guide to Spain's Greatest Festival
If you’ve been living in Spain for at least a few months, there’s a chance you’ve heard about San Fermin (My manager scolded me for not writing an article about San Fermin last year, so here it is!). Some call it the greatest party of the worldwhile…
Top 5 Things You Shouldn't Miss in Valencia
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…
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…
Moving out for the First Time: 5 Things to Bear in Mind
Living a student life is a time of changes and discoveries. Then you enter the professional life and learn to do the papers, to live on your own, to manage your money… Your first home is an important step you have to overcome to become an adult. Either you rent…
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…
7 International Landmarks You Must See Before You Die
Written by Kara Masterson Everyone has a bucket list. That’s the list of things we plan to do before we die. Although we all have different interests and goals, there is usually one main item on all bucket lists that we all have in common. Travel. I know that…