Written by Aurélie Hermon. Translated from French. Becoming a freelancer means being able to work in pijamas or in a café, not having to bear the absurd orders of a boss and not having to get up at 7am on Monday. But before enjoying your new life as a freelancer,…
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Paris Like a Local: 5 Bookstores Not to Miss
GUEST AUTHOR & PHOTOGRAPHER: Giovanna Thomaz, Spotahome Student Ambassador Besides the croissants, the sunny days by the Seine and the delicious wine, one of my favorite things about living in Paris are the libraries and bookstores. Home to many of the world’s greatest writers and artists, Paris is well…
10 Weird Easter Traditions around Europe
Along with Christmas, Easter is one of the most important religious festivities for Christians and it's the day when religious people celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. The Holy Week begins with Palm Sunday and culminates in the commemorations of Good Friday, Easter Saturday, Easter Sunday, and Easter Monday. In…
Moving to France? Here's What to Pack
GUEST AUTHOR: Mai Tran, Spotahome Student Ambassador So you just got accepted to a school or an internship in your dream destination: France. After the celebrations, it’s time to prepare for your trip. Here are a few tips to ace one of the most painful steps that we all…
Paris Like a Local: “Le Café des Chats”
No more crowded touristic spots, come with us to discover new and exciting places where Parisian life takes action, typical sites of daily life that tourist guides wouldn’t show you.…
7 fancy things to do in Paris on a student’s budget
Everyone wants a piece of Paris. So much so, that there are 38 cities called Paris across the globe. Paris (the French one) is the 7th most expensive city in the World, but that doesn't mean you have to live like a character from Les Miserables. If you're clever, you…