Welcome to London my friends! Now that you've finally moved to the best city in the whole world you might be planning to explore a bit of the rest of the UK or maybe head to the stunning coastline of Dorset or the beautiful city of Bath for the weekend.…
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2019 Guide to Expats Taxation in London
If you are about to move or have recently settled in the most beautiful city in the world, hello ya! Welcome to London! However, like anywhere else in the world, you are going to have pay taxes. I wish somebody wrote this article for when I first moved to London…
Moving to London? The Ultimate Checklist
Moving to 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 to-do list (and a bit…
The Best Christmas Lights in London
Visiting London during this time of the year or living in the capital is something incredible and truly amazing. I remember when I used to walk down Oxford Street only to admire the stunning decorations and check out the crazy lights of the shops. After a careful Instagram research, I…
Spotahome's Guide to British Humour
From sarcasm to clever self-deprecation masked in blunt phrases that are just so British it hurts, here’s Spotahome's guide to British humour.…
Best Mobile Deals in the UK - November 2018
Who doesn't love shopping for mobile phones? Me. Once upon a time, I thought it was easy to find the best deal around. Pick the phone you want, go the website of one of the mobile dealers, find the cheapest price and buy it. Well...not exactly. Once you've roughly…
Brexit Update: What We Know So Far
On 23 June 2016, the UK voted to leave the European Union and cut the economic and political partnership ties with 28 European countries. Here's what we know so far.…
Spotahome Guide to the Best New Year's Eve Events in London
Welcome to London! A city that surely knows how to impress every day of the year, but that definitely goes beyond itself on the last night of the year. Here's our guide to the best events, parties, dinners and other things to do this New Year’s Eve in London!…
10 Things No One Tells You About Living in London
10 things no one tells you about living in London - did you know that you'll get black boogers on your daily commute? Check out some other random facts!…
British Food? Give it another try at the British Food Fortnight 2018
When I moved to London, back in 2008, I had two massive culture shocks. The first was the lack of little cute independent cafes to get my espresso morning kick. The second, was the (British) food. All the stereotypes about food beyond the Channel suddently were on my taste buds.…
How to Find the Perfect Internship in London, UK
So, you finally have a great CV and have prepared super well for your interview. It's now time to find the perfect internship in London. Follow this guide to swiftly enter the job market in London and get your spot! You surely have already scouted the internet and done your…
Best Expats Jobs in London
Many students, interns and professionals dream of finding an expat job in London. I remember moving to London with only one suitcase over 10 years ago, scared and lonely for my first expat experience. If you are looking for a job in London as a foreigner, there are several ways…
A Day in the Life of a Freelancer in London
Living in London is so expensive, how can you do it as a freelancer?” That’s the question I get the most. Truth be told, it’s really not that hard - you just need to know where to find your gigs and how to put yourself out there.…
What You Need to Know About Studying in London
Studying in London is an exciting adventure you should definitely try if you’re looking for a new perspective, a chance to expand your international circle of friends and get your degree from a London university.…
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…
Los 10 Mandamientos del Londinense
-Texto original por MANDY, traducción por Andrés Varela- Vivir en Londres es toda una aventura que todo el mundo debería experimentar al menos una vez en su vida. Pero a medida que empiezas a adoptar los genes londinenses, notas como dentro de ti comienzan a aflorar unas manías que nunca…
10 Formas Alternativas de Mantenerte en Forma en Londres
-Texto original [http://www.spotahome.com/blog/10-alternative-ways-to-stay-fit-in-london/] por MANDY LUTMAN, traducción por Andrés Varela- Mantenerse en forma cuando vives en Londres puede parecerte misión imposible. Los gimnasios cuestan un pico y puede que estés en una época de entre pisos como para comprometerte a firmar ningún contrato de un…
5 Cosas que Debes Hacer Antes de Mudarte a Londres
Conocer tu prepuesto, familiarizarte con los barrios o aprenderte bien cómo funciona el metro, son cosas que marcarán la diferencia cuando te mudes a la Ciudad del Big Ben.…
La Guía Definitiva para Moverte en Bici por Londres
-Texto original por SABRINA, traducción por Andrés Varela- Lo admito: El metro de Londres fue mi primer amor de la capital británica. Puesto que soy de un pueblecito sin autobuses, tranvías, taxis ni ningún otro tipo de transporte público, quedé prendado de la vastedad del sistema del metro inglés. Fotografía…
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…
Peregrinaje por la Historia de la Música de Londres
-Texto original [http://www.spotahome.com/blog/famous-sites-for-music-in-london/] por EMILY, traducción por Andrés Varela- No es ningún secreto: Londres es la musa de los mejores temas musicales jamás compuestos (nota de autor: las opiniones no representan hechos). Debido que aquí los sonidos se funden indeleblemente con el paisaje urbano, tenemos…
Los Mejores Trucos para Encontrar Piso en Londres
-Texto original por MANDY, traducción por Andrés Varela- Hemos removido cielo y tierra para descubrirlo todo sobre la búsqueda de pisos en Londres. Es un proceso complicado, por lo que si no conoces todos los detalles sobre las políticas de alquiler de la ciudad, puede que te pierdas algunas auténticas…
Alquila un Piso en Londres sin que te Cueste una Pasta
Spothome es la manera más sencilla de encontrar piso en Londres. Te contamos porqué: No pierdas tiempo con llamadas a agencias inmobiliarias, buscando en carteles, anuncios o haciendo visitas de un lado a otro de la ciudad. Lo que ves en nuestra web es lo que hay: Nos encargamos de…
Más cultura por menos libras: 5 museos gratis en Londres
Por si vives en la capital inglesa o vas de viaje, aquí tienes una selección de los cinco mejores museos gratuitos de Londres.…
Cómo Conseguir la Nacionalidad Británica
-Texto original por SPOTAHOME, traducción por Andrés Varela- Si eres un extranjero que reside en el Reino Unido y te gustaría conseguir la nacionalidad británica, sigue estos sencillos pasos para conseguir que tu proceso sea mucho más rápido y sencillo. Paso 1 Imprime el formulario de solicitud para nacionalizarte como…