Spain was hit hard by the recent recession, but things are improving. Starting a business in Spain as an expat can be tough, especially in terms of bureaucracy, but we’ve put together a short guide to help streamline the process. … Read More Starting a business in Spain: all you need to know
Starting a business in France as an expat can seem daunting. We’ve put together a guide to help you get started. The guide includes a country summary, jargon buster, how to register your company and links to official websites.… Read More Starting a business in France
Starting a business in Germany as an expat can seem daunting. We’ve put together a simple guide to help you get started. The guide includes a country summary, facts and figures, a jargon buster and links to official websites and further resources.… Read More Starting a business in Germany
Life as a student doesn’t often afford the luxury of eating out, especially in one of Europe’s premiere cities. Fortunately, the Catalan capital has your appetite and budget covered with a number of cheap restaurants in Barcelona – fit for a king at prices for any student. We’ve put together the best (affordable) places to… Read More Student bites: cheap restaurants in Barcelona
Students are broke. These days it’s not just a fact of life but a cultural status and thrifty badge of honor. While most students embrace their empty-pocketedness, the novelty begins to wear off as soon as travel comes to mind. But a light wallet doesn’t have to mean light travel plans, and with an open… Read More The 5 most affordable EU cities to live In
“Paris is always a good idea,” as Audrey Hepburn said. Are you dreaming of living in Paris for a year to study, intern or work? It’s every bit as exciting as it is daunting, and not nearly as hard as you’d think. Making the leap overseas, like going to live in Paris for a year,… Read More Living in Paris for a year
So you’ve decided you’re moving to Munich either to study or to work? Before you start preparing your stomach for all the pretzels and beers you’re obviously going to consume in the beautiful Bavarian city, read this, our guide to moving to Munich as a student or expat. We compiled the best tips and knowledge… Read More Moving to Munich: top insider tips from bloggers and expats
Imagine sharing a city with tokens of human history from the Roman Empire to the Middle Ages to World War 2. If you’re moving to Rome, you’ll be within arms reach of the Colleseum, Pantheon, Trevi Fountain and Sistine Chapel, and even better: you’ll be able to visit when few tourists are around during the… Read More Moving To Rome: what’s not to love?
Becoming a landlord is easy, right? You buy a house and then get some unsuspecting person to pay the mortgage for you. If only that were true. Being a landlord involves navigating a deluge of paperwork and administration, developing an understanding of real estate law, health and safety requirements, local economics and all important people… Read More Becoming a landlord – a five minute guide
