Not long ago, our world was our oyster and I'm 100% sure that it will be our oyster again very soon. Once this pandemic will be over and we will all be back to move around as we were used to, where would you like to live? But in the…
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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.
Tips and Tricks to live in Porto like a local
Whether you are in search for art or history, literature or nightlife, nature or relax, Porto is the perfect city to live in. It's easy to fall in love with Porto, but to really know it, you must get to know it as a Tripeiro, as Porto residents are known.…
Vienna - 5 reasons and 5 tips to move there
In 2019, Vienna has been named the best city in the world to live in Mercer’s annual Quality of Living Ranking [https://mobilityexchange.mercer.com/Insights/quality-of-living-rankings] and the Global Liveability Index [http://www.eiu.com/topic/liveability] by The Economist Intelligence Unit. The annual survey ranks cities based…
Top Tips to Become a (Great) Brand Ambassador
Micro-macro-nano-giant influencers, ambassadors, representative, testimonials and more. Here are my pro tips to become a great brand ambassadors. Having worked both sides (as a vintage sunglasses brand ambassadors) and now with my own tiny stationery shop I daily deal with brand ambassadors and wannabe ambassadors. Photo by Maddi Bazzocco [https:…
Spotahome's Guide to Renting and Living in Horta-Guinardó
Spotahome is a mid-long term rentals platform that allows you to book your new home from anywhere! Today, we asked our local experts to tell us EVERYTHING about Horta-Guinardó, in Barcelona. In this article, you'll find why you should book your accommodation in Horta-Guinardó, what to visit, the best places…
Moncloa - Argüelles Neighborhood guide (Madrid)
Spotahome is a mid-long term rentals platform that allows you to book your new home from anywhere! Today, we asked our Madrid experts to tell us EVERYTHING about Moncloa-Argüelles. Here's your Moncloa - Argüelles Spotahome Neighbourhood Guide. Moncloa-Argüelles is a lovely residential and quiet neighbourhood near the University City in…
How to study hard for exams during a pandemic - 7 tips
In the good old days, we used to go to our school or college and meet with our buddies and it was easy to escape to study at a coffee shop or library (or at least somewhere silent). But we’re now readjusting to a new way of living in…
Cheap Spanish property near the beach
A house with a sea view. Who doesn't dream of that? Personally, all I've been complaining during this Covid-19 lockdown is the fact that I cannot see the ocean from my windows. Photo by Bogdan Pasca [https://unsplash.com/@bogdipasca?utm_source=ghost&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=api-credit] / Unsplash…
Should you cancel holidays and summer plans?
Can you cancel previous bookings without penalty? What if there is a second wave of Coronavirus? Should I be planning future travels? In this article we answer all your most common questions.…
How to Stay Focused and Productive from Home
Studying or working from home can be a dream. Or a nightmare. It all depends on you and how you manage your time. As I've been working from home (or from a beach) for the past 5 years, I can now share what I've learnt from my own experience. Let's…
21 Interesting Things you can do from Home
Whether you've got a cold or are under lockdown, you shouldn't get bored. Here are 21 things you can do from home. From decluttering to knitting, to doing a puzzle and learning Spanish. You won't have time to get bored. 1. Start researching and planning your future travels We'll go…
Spotahome Neighbourhood Guide: Best things to do in Bethnal Green, London
If you are looking for a hip neighbourhood, Bethnal Green is a great choice. Despite London's famous gentrification, it still remains quite affordable. People who live there are a mix of students and young professionals. In recent years and thanks to its convenient location, it's become more and more popular…
Best Business Ideas for Students
WWe've all been there: students and poor. But with the advent of the internet and a general improved availability of starting a small business, you are part of the luckiest generation. Here are 20 business ideas that you can start right now, alone or with your uni mates to finally…
Best (and free) Master's Degrees in Europe
Alright, so you are now ready for a postgraduate course and you are wondering where it would be more convenient? If you live in London [https://spotahome.ghost.io/p/52f5f310-3b03-4e10-9dd3-cbcf91a0d09f/www.spotahome.com/london] or Paris [https://spotahome.ghost.io/p/52f5f310-3b03-4e10-9dd3-cbcf91a0d09f/www.spotahome.com/paris], you might be…
Tips to Cut the Cost of Shared Living in London
Ready to start living the dream? Bags packet, train/plane booked? Prepared to go out every-single- night? Awesome. Now, let's go back to reality. I need to tell you that sharing a home with strangers (and even friends) isn't a walk in the park. It is in fact a quite…
Things To Do on a Cold Winter Day
Oh dear! I know what it means feeling stuck on your sofa on a cold winter day. That's precisely why I'm in the Canary Islands right now and I'm sitting here with my cafe solo as I type away the Top Things To Do on a Cold Winter Day. So,…
How to survive in a flatshare
Leaving mom and dad to go to university? Hello you! You're change your life forever. Moving away from your parents' house probably sounds like a dream right now. And it is. However, the reality of sharing a kitchen and bathroom with strangers can be quite a shock. > How do you…
5 (+1) books about Lisbon you must read in 2020
And so you've finally decided to move to Lisbon [https://spotahome.ghost.io/p/61d36945-8bbe-47e6-8413-f849b4f8938b/www.spotahome.com/lisbon]. How amazing! I'm really happy for you and I'm incredibly jealous. I LOVE Lisbon. It's probably among my top 5 cities in the world and I know that between London, Milan…
The Brexit Effect: Living in London in 2020
As we are approaching the end of this exhausting and quite frankly ridiculous process, it's time to give you some news about Brexit and what will happen now that it has been confirmed that the UK is living the EU on January, 31st 2020. Photo by James Claffey [https://unsplash.…
How to Learn English in 3 Months - The Complete Guide
When I firstly moved to London [https://spotahome.ghost.io/p/71290b5a-c705-4980-823a-227e9a17f14f/www.spotahome.com/london], I could barely speak a hundred words of English. Yes, I was that bad. However, from my personal experience, I truly believe that, with the correct approach, a lot of determination and practice, anyone…
Easy and Remarkable 2020 Resolutions
Here we are again. Once again. A blank page in front of us and a brand new year in front of us. 2019 is almost over and we are now standing in front of three hundreds and sixty-six days to fill with remarkable days, adventures, dreams and love. ph by…
Best Cities in Europe to Celebrate New Year's Eve in 2019
Still not sure how to celebrate the new year? Wondering about the best parties? Just relocated to a new city? No worries, Sabri is here to share everything she's learnt from many years celebrating New Year's Eve around Europe. Best Cities in Europe to Celebrate New Year's Eve in 2019…
7 Tips for a Great Christmas away from your family in London
The perfect guide to celebrate a magical Christmas if you can't celebrate with your loved ones. Christmas can be very tough if your family is on the other side of the world. Maybe you've just moved to London [www.spotahome.com/london] or Paris [www.paris.com/paris] or Lisbon…
Best 5 Christmas Markets in Paris
What sort of Christmas would it be one without Traditional Christmas markets to go to? It would be a horrible Christmas, for sure! For this reason in this article, I've listed the Best Christmas Markets in Paris [https://spotahome.ghost.io/p/db7170a2-8ce6-409f-b516-7cfa6775abfa/www.spotahome.com/paris]. From the end…
Christmas Lights in Madrid - The Ultimate Guide
Yes! Madrid turns the Christmas lights today, 22nd November! If you live in Madrid [https://spotahome.ghost.io/blog/christmas-lights-in-madrid-the-ultimate-guide/www.spotahome.com/madrid] or are planning a trip to the Spanish capital, get ready for some Christmas magic! Tourists and locals will be amazed by this year's Madrid Christmas…