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…
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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…
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…
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…
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…
Madrid Pride: 5 Reasons to Get Excited
We have been to many Prides in our time. Manchester, Leeds, Rome, Sitges, Barcelona and Gran Canaria to name a few. However, we have never been to Madrid Pride and there is something about this city that has got us really excited for Pride! Here is why we have high…
Where to Watch the World Cup in Paris
GUEST AUTHOR: Giovanna Thomaz, Spotahome Student Ambassador Need some help finding a nice place to watch the World Cup games? Spotahome has got you covered. We have made a list with the many bars, restaurants and pubs in Paris that will be broadcasting the games throughout the season, take a…
Everything You Need to Know for Your Trip to Mykonos
GUEST AUTHOR: Ezequiel Doria, Spotahome Student Ambassasor Did someone say crazy party island in the Mediterranean? Mykonos has a long-standing reputation as one of the top European destinations for party seekers, but it is also an amazing destination for anyone looking to relax and for 5-star quality Greek cuisine. In…
5 Cafes in Prague that will Make Studying Pleasant
GUEST AUTHOR: Katya Kowalski, Spotahome Student Ambassador We all look for ways to make studying a bit more bearable, so why not make it pleasant? Prague has a number of hidden gems which are great to study in and get focused. La Boheme Café (Sazavska 2031/32) This is the…
The Perfect 24 hours in Prague: How to Experience Every Hour to the Fullest
GUEST AUTHOR: Katya Kowalski, Spotahome Student Ambassador Prague is a magical city and you need a lot more than 24 hours to soak it in, but when you’re limited on time or on a short trip you can squeeze quite a lot into a day. So, the question is,…
Where to Watch the World Cup in London
GUEST AUTHOR: Roma Sondhi, Spotahome Student Ambassador With the World Cup 2018 fast approaching this Thursday, make sure you know when and where the games are being shown so you don’t miss out on anything! This post provides you with 8 amazing choices of venues to watch all the…
9 Most Picturesque Spots in Budapest
Guest Author: Ezequiel Doria, Spotahome Student Ambassador Budapest is a fantastic city and it is no wonder that it is also known as “ The Paris of the East.” In fact, beauty is something that you will not miss when you stroll around the modern streets of Pest or when you…
The Quickest & Easiest Way To Learning the Local Language
Written by Rebecca Wood. A few months ago I went to a bank to set up an account. I had recently moved to Spain and was barely able to string together two words in Spanish. Aya caramba was the extent of my Spanish, which really didn’t help me out…
Live RENT-FREE: is it Possible? It is, and We'll Tell You How!
-Source text by SPOTAHOME, translated by Andrés Varela- By May, many students already start their search for new accommodation for their next year at university. Maybe you're going abroad for Erasmus, moving to a new neighbourhood or finally leaving the cosiness of a student’s residence to enjoy…
Best Breakfast in London
GUEST AUTHOR: Kärt Sikk, Spotahome Student Ambassador Breakfast, breakfast, breakfast. It is the most important meal of the day. What better than starting your day with something delicious? London is packed with bakeries, cafes, and restaurants, so how can you choose that ideal place? Here are five of my favorite…