6 years ago, I made a life-changing decision to become an au pair abroad for the first time. For those unfamiliar with the term, au pairs are (usually not qualified) nannies who receive accommodation and usually other benefits (including weekly pocket money, covered food costs, and travel expenses, etc.) in…
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Things to do in London: 10 Best Secret Places in London
Think you’ve seen all of London? Looking for inspiration? To escape? A new weekend adventure or just a quiet, undisturbed corner? Check out Spotahome’s 10 best secret places in London you just have to see! 1. The seven noses of Soho Bored over the weekend? Go find the…
How to Open a Bank Account in Ireland
Opening a bank account in Ireland might be a daunting (and slightly confusing) task, however, it is one of the first things you should do after you book your mid to long-term accommodation with Spotahome. Please make sure to always read the fine print and be aware of any tax…
10 Reasons Why You Should Live Abroad at Least Once
– and it really doesn’t matter how old you are (we’re looking at you, blog posts on ‘Why You Should Live Abroad in Your 20s’). 1. To get out of your comfort zone. Most of us found ourselves doing things out of our ordinary routines. And it feels incredible.…
How to Really Improve Your Language Skills When You’re Abroad
So you’re planning on studying or traveling in a foreign language-speaking country, and you’re excited to improve your language skills. After all, you reason, there’s no better way to master Spanish than to stick yourself in the middle of Madrid, right? Indeed — you learned your first language…