TEFL career progression - what does it look like?
Teaching English as a foreign language (TEFL) gives you the chance to live and work overseas, immerse yourself in an exciting new culture and meet new people. For those who make the leap, it can prove to be a life-changing experience. But it does come with a few questions: can you make a career out of TEFL? ...
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10 Amazing Facts You Never Knew About Barcelona’s Transport System

Barcelona’s busy transport system sees over 400 million journeys in a single year. And little wonder – affordable, reliable and well-designed, especially when compared to other travel systems throughout Europe – BCN’s public transport network makes i...

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How to use your Global Health Insurance Card in Spain

If you’re a student looking to study in Spain, getting hold of a Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC) is essential. In this article, we take a look at what this must-have health card is, what it does and the exact steps you need to take to obtain one....

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Spirited Away: Moving to Barcelona Alone

In the midst of panic writing a 6,000 word dissertation in my deserted Bristol flat peak-pandemic, uprooting to a vibrant and sunny country to become an English teacher sounded more than ideal. Sure, I didn’t know a word of Spanish and had the confid...

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What to do in Barcelona in October

Now that the oppressive heat of the Barcelona summer has left us, it’s time to enjoy the cooler weather. October is a great time of the year in Barcelona – so kick off those flip flops, swap shorts and summer dresses for those new jeans you’ve been w...

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All you need to know about Barcelona’s Gaudir Més initiative

Barcelona is a cultural wonderland, with a seemingly endless number of incredible historical, artistic and enlightening things to see and do around the city. To make things even better, the local council regularly introduces cultural initiatives. Th...

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How to get an autorización de regreso

For many people living in Barcelona, the autorización de regreso is a crucial document that they need to obtain before they travel. Yet, for something so important, there’s so little official information out there.  To make matters worse, it’s seemi...