GUEST AUTHOR: Eylul Deniz Basok, Spotahome Student Ambassador I have always thought that the most important decision in life would be choosing a path after graduating from high school. The truth is it really was huge deciding what I wanted as a career and to move to a different country…
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Day Trips from Milan at Christmas
GUEST AUTHOR: Aida Loggiodice, Spotahome Student Ambassador Not home for the holidays? I got you. The Christmas season is one of the most beautiful in the year and yet painfully depressing if you’re not around family or loved ones to celebrate it. So, if you’re in Milan and…
Spotahome CYBERWEEK - 25% off the Booking Fee on Your New Home
Spotahome: the easiest way to find your new home across 10 European Cities Here's why: Don't waste your time - no contacting landlords, no running around to visits. Search and book your property 100% online and have your place sorted before you even arrive. What you see is what you…
Valencia on a Budget
GUEST AUTHOR: Gabriela Hernandez, Spotahome Student Ambassador Moving to a new city can be a bit scary, the fear of the unknown is completely natural, but it is definitely very exciting! When coming as a student to Valencia, the first thing we want is to know every corner of the…
10 Day Trip Guide to Madrid
GUEST AUTHOR: Aida Loggiodice, Spotahome Student Ambassador Are you visiting the famous Spanish capital city but unsure of what to do? Here’s a 10 day guide trip to Madrid including opening times and information on how to get there by metro/bus. Check it out below: Day 1 Parque…
Living Alone or with Flatmates?
GUEST AUTHOR: Eylul Basok, Spotahome Student Ambassador Having moved around quite a bit I have had different accomodation experinces. I have lived alone, in a dormitory with several people, shared a single room and currently, I am living in an apartment of six people. After all these experiences, I have…
Oktoberfest 2018 - Tips and info for the “Wies’n”
Written by Karen Bornett. Adapted to English by Melissa Lyras Taking place on the "Wies'n" (a colloquial word for "fairgrounds"), Oktoberfest in Munich is a huge event. In 2017, the organisers counted more than six million visitors. And it’s no wonder, since the festival is…
How to Balance Work and Study - the Ultimate Guide
Work and studying coupled together sound like a toxic relationship that is destined to cause students misery, stress and chaos. To help balance your commitments without pulling your hair out and running towards the booze-infested horizon, check out these helpful tips below. Schedule, schedule, schedule… This will be your knight…
Weekend Getaway from Istanbul: Canakkale
GUEST AUTHOR: Eylul Basok, Spotahome Student Ambassador I am sure the first thing that will catch your attention here is that there are two sides to this city, just like Istanbul. Dardanelles, which is an internationally and historically important waterway, divides the city into European (known as Gallipoli Peninsula) and…
5 Best Places for Aperitivo in Milan
Guest Author: Ezequiel Doria, Spotahome Student Ambassador Milano: such a fashionable city. It is the perfect combination between Italian culture and the big city life, making it a great spot for both fun and work. I love living here and if there is something I do often, it is the…
How to Stay Fit on a Student Budget: Home Workout
Guest Author. Kärt Sikk, Spotahome Student Ambassador Staying fit can be exhausting, expensive, and time-consuming, but it does not have to be! Doing simple, but effective exercises from the comfort of your own home at anytime is a smart alternative to the gym. In order to relieve university stress and…
6 Ways to Perfect your Linkedin Profile (to Get an Internship Abroad)
GUEST AUTHOR: Kärt Sikk, Spotahome Student Ambassador Want to get accepted to your dream internship abroad? I know, from my own personal experience, the struggle is definitely real No worries, I am here to help you increase your chances, at least a little bit, for acceptance. The most common required…
Best Surf Spots for Beginners in Europe
GUEST AUTHOR: Eylul Deniz Basok, Spotahome Student Ambassador Before you start surfing you must know that this is one of the most complex, difficult yet enjoyable sport in the world. Since the wave conditions are constantly changing, it is very important to find a spot that fits your skills. Usually…
Summer in Paris
GUEST AUTHOR: Giovanna Thomaz, Spothaome Student Ambassador Winters can be harsh in Paris, the low temperatures can go on for many months while the sun hides from sight. So when it finally comes out and the streets of Paris are once again glowing and green, let's make sure to make…
6 Things Your Landlord will Expect of you in Summer
There's a lot of talk around maintenance in rental homes during the winter. However, there are certainly steps that you can take during the summer to keep your home (and landlord) happy. To help you understand your responsibilities towards your landlord this summer, specialist landlord insurance provider Just Landlords has…
Checklist Before Erasmus
GUEST AUTHOR: Roma Sondhi, Spotahome Student Ambassador As a student that has been on Erasmus, I can tell you that going on Erasmus is such an amazing experience and will create so many memories and friends for life. It is a chance to explore and develop and grow personally. Erasmus…
Getting Started in Lisbon
GUEST AUTHOR, Luis Pinheiro, Spotahome Student Ambassador So, you have just arrived in town and don’t know where to start to get acquainted with the city. I am going to help you! Lisbon is a city where culture is alive in its neighbourhoods. Each street has a story to…
Best of Summer In Budapest
GUEST AUTHOR: Anna Affranio, Spotahome Student Ambassador Waterfront Sports In Budapest there many relaxing spots to enjoy the view on the Danube or go for a jog. One of the most famous is Margaret Island, easy to reach with a tram from the center(Margit hid stop). Since cars are…
Surviving the Summer in Milan
GUEST AUTHOR: Anna Affranio, Spotahome Student Ambassador We all love Milan, but spending the hot summer months in a big city can be hard. Here we want to give you some tips to stay fresh and have fun in the torrid Milan. Summer Festivals Milan gets crazy in the summer:…
4 Healthy but Cheap Restaurants in Milano
GUEST AUTHOR: Lenia Cereda, Spotahome Student Ambassador I use to be the kind of girl that could wake up have two slices of bread with butter, for lunch a pannini with prosciutto cotto (raw ham) and finally for dinner have a plate of pasta with pesto , yeah you could say…
England vs Croatia: It's Coming Home!
Spotahome wants YOU to be "coming home", and in the build-up to tonight's England vs Croatia game we are offering an EXCLUSIVE 15% discount on the Spotahome booking fee, which is valid until end of July! Come home with Spotahome! Save 15% with the discount code ITSCOMINGHOME Find…
Eating Out in Dublin as a Vegetarian / Vegan
GUEST AUTHOR: Sophie Sheridan-Burns, Spotahome Student Ambassador Being both vegan and vegetarian in Dublin can be challenging at times, However in the last number of years it has become increasingly easier to find great places to eat which have a wide variety of both vegan and vegetarian food. Cornucopia This…
Reims: Day Trip from Paris
GUEST AUTHOR: Giovanna Thomaz, Spotahome Student Ambassador Now that you already found you new home in Paris with Spotahome, that you already tried all the best croissants in the city, walked the entire neighborhood streets of Montmartre and knows by heart all the paintings at the Louvre, its time for…
The winner of the #4MonthsTogether has been announced, and their dream city is London!
The #4monthsTogether contest has come to an end with over 200 participants hoping to gain something out of these three months of craziness: four months of free rent in the city of your dreams. We have the pleasure to announce that Alejandra Bricio is the winner of the contest! Alejandra…
10 Tips to Get Ready For London Pride!
London Pride is coming up and who better to tell us about how to get ready to celebrate than The Globetrotter Guys! Here are their tops tips on how to prepare for London Pride! You might have noticed a lot more rainbows on your newsfeed recently and there is a…