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…
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How to become a Travel Blogger during your Erasmus semester
Let me tell y'all: there are hundreds of articles on the web about this topic. Groundbreaking titles like "How to become a travel blogger in 24 hours", "How to make 3 million with a travel blog" and "How I bought 7 villas in Bali with…
Leave the UK: It's Cheaper to Study in Europe
Studying in London is a still a goal for many. However, UK universities are now charging over £9,000 a year for locals and up to £30,000 a year for non-European students. Maybe it's time to think about cheaper, but still prestigious alternatives, right? After asking our Spotahome students…
Cómo Hacer Sobrevivir una Relación a Distancia durante el Erasmus
Consejos para hacer más fácil y llevadero mantener una relación en la distancia mientras estás de Erasmus, aunque las reglas del corazón... ¡no las dicto yo!…
Im Rahmen von Erasmus Freunde finden?
Im Rahmen von Erasmus Freunde finden ist nicht immer einfach. Mehr über die Hürden und mögliche Lösungen findest du in unserem Artikel.…
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…
How to make your new home feel like your home
You’ve probably just spent 3 hours reading through your rental agreement and you definitely know the endless list of things you can’t do in your new home. From my experience, it often basically meant: do not feel at home. On one hand, if you think about it for…
Erasmus Explained
What is it? So what exactly is Erasmus? Erasmus stands for European Region Action Scheme for the Mobility of University Students and is a EU funded programme that allows students from countries inside and outside of the EU to take part in exchanges outside of their home-university country. This programme…
17 Best European Destinations for solo travellers
Europe is probably one of the best destinations for a solo adventure: friendly people, amazing food all around, some relatively inexpensive cities and distances aren't too wide. Whether you are thinking about your first solo European trip or whether you are thinking of moving to this part of the world,…
Everything you need to know to smash the IELTS test: 20 pro tips
If you are thinking about moving to an English speaking country for study or for work it is likely you will be asked to take an IELTS test. But what is the IELTS and why is it so important? From the official International English Language Testing System website: "The…
The Lazy Person's Guide to Learning a Language
Knowing a foreign language is possibly one of the most useful skills you could ever have. It gives you great opportunities, you can speak with more people and travelling is made way easier. With that being said, it’s not an easy one to acquire. We all at some point…
Top 8 European Destinations for the Perfect Erasmus Experience
So you made the (best ever) decision and are planning to spend a semester or more abroad as an Erasmus student. How great! Studying abroad and living in another country is a unique experience that will change you forever. This is a little guide to help you decide where to…
How Brexit Affected My Year Abroad: A British Girl in Madrid
Following one of most unexpected referendum results in the UK on 23rd June 2016, I was one of the many disappointed youngsters who felt like her future had been decided for her. Either way this wasn’t going to stop me from doing my Erasmus. It wasn’t easy following…
Studying Abroad: Costs and What You Need to Know
Going to university is a major milestone. For many students it's their first step into adulthood (and independence!) and the first foray into living away from their parents. This new-found freedom also has its downsides... cooking, cleaning and, the worst part, being responsible for your own finances. Whilst the nerves…
Erasmus Life: How to Get Over your Post-Erasmus Blues
There is nothing like the pain of returning from your Erasmus. I spent a year living in Madrid and trust me, I cried on the way out but 10x harder on the way home. So, for everyone feeling a little bit down about their time abroad coming to an end,…
Erasmus Life: Maintaining a Relationship During a Semester Abroad
Going on your Erasmus and worried about leaving someone special behind? No worries. Spotahome has put together a guide to help you feel a little closer, without having to run home every weekend. 1. Plan visits in advance. I mean it’s just simple maths really. Reserve in advance = cheap…