France is a country with a lot of diversity of landscape depending on where you go. From warm cities next to the Mediterranean sea, intertwining mediaeval streets and mountainous alp villages covered in snow during the winter months.…
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A Beginners Guide To Make Prague Your Home
The capital of the Czech Republic is a landlocked country in Central Europe. The city has a population of 1.3 million people.…
Why Istanbul Should Be Your Next Location As An Expat
Istanbul formerly known as Constantinople is a city that sits between Europe and Asia home to over 15 million people.…
16 Quotes That Will Make You Want To Move To Barcelona
The capital of the Spanish region Catalonia. Barcelona is known for its amazing pieces of architecture and art from notable names such as Antoni Gaudí.…
The Ultimate Guide To The Best Spots In Hamburg For Vegans
This will be the ONLY vegan guide you need to ensure you try the best spots in the city of Hamburg.…
25 Quotes That Will Make You Want To Move To Paris
With a population of 2.1 million Paris is known to many as the city of love, art and fashion. Paris is one of the most beautiful cities in the world filled with quality food and amazing pastries.…
Why Berlin Is The Best Place To Be As A Digital Nomad
Berlin, Germany Berlin is the capital and largest city in Germany with a population of around 3.5 million. The city is drenched in history from moments such as the fall of the Berlin wall to its vibrant party scene and open city for free minded people alike to make…
12 Quotes That Will Make You Want To Move To Portugal
Portugal the happiest country in Europe! With 300 days of sunshine a year and 1,797km of coastline there is a lot to love about the sensational country of Portugal and its many vibrant and charming cities and towns scattered around the country.…
11 Unique and Fascinating New Year's Traditions In Europe
The New Year is the time where we can start anew, right? New year, new you. But you can’t just go into the New Year as if it is any other day. It needs to be celebrated and blessed for positive vibes within the new year. Fortunately, there are age-old traditions that you can take part in.…
Warsaw The Underrated Modern City In Europe
Warsaw is the beautiful capital city of Poland with amazing architecture and phenomenal modern structures throughout the city. Originating as a small fishing town in the 16th century the city has a rich history that shows as you navigate your way through it.…
12 Ways To Make Anywhere Feel Like Home As An Expat
Being an expat comes with challenges. You do not realise before you leave your home country as you are overwhelmed with excitement and adventure. Once you arrive you are completely outside your comfort zone and scope of understanding as reality hits you with the decision you have made…
9 Beaches You Can Take Your Pets To Watch The Sunset In Portugal
As winter approaches people are attending the beach less. This is the perfect time to take a nice calm stroll along the seafront with your pets. Wrap up warm, enjoy the peace and the beautiful sunset you can catch. Your pets deserve to see the beauty of the world too.…
Why Is Dublin The Next City You Need To Visit?
Dublin, the capital of The Republic of Ireland. The city with nothing to do, horrible weather where it rains all the time and the culture is super dull, right? Why does anyone visit Dublin it is such a waste of time. Wrong. Dublin is an international city within Europe that…
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…
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 Switch to a Zero Waste Home - 10 Easy Steps
I'm sure you all have heard of Greta Thunberg and her global initiative #Fridaysforfuture. In short, the aim is to try to save the planet from its self-destruction. Not an easy task I know, but what if we all could try and do something to help? The first step to…
Moving Flat in London: A step-by-step Guide
Moving house is not a walk in the park. I've moved house more than 10 times in my life. And I hate it. I've hunted for a new house, packed my life, moved. Well, I wish it was that smooth, however, in real life I have always encountered some issues,…
Moving to London? The Ultimate Checklist
Moving to London [https://www.spotahome.com/london] can be extremely stressful. Especially if you don't plan ahead and rush things at the very last moment. That is why I've compiled a practical checklist that I now use every time I move to a new country. I promise, with this…
The Truth about the Costs of Moving To and Living in London
Living in the UK – particularly London [http://www.spotahome.com/london], is expensive. Let's say the truth, it's really expensive. If you are moving to the British capital, you need to be prepared financially, especially if you have been saving up [https://www.spotahome.com/blog/practical-guide-save-money-travel-world/] for quite some…
5 European Countries to Visit and Food to Eat in 2019
With 2019 just around the corner, many people (including ourselves!) are updating their travel bucket list. If you haven’t made it to Europe just yet and need some extra inspiration, here it is!…
I Have graduated! Now what?
GUEST AUTHOR: Eylul Deniz Basok, Spotahome Student Ambassador [https://www.spotahome.com/become-a-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…
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 [https://www.spotahome.com/become-a-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…
Living Alone or with Flatmates?
GUEST AUTHOR: Eylul Basok, Spotahome Student Ambassador [https://www.spotahome.com/become-a-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…
How and Why Living Abroad Changes Your Life Forever
Whether you move to Europe, Asia, America, or any other areas, there’s a chance you’ll have an unforgettable experience. But why?…