Claire Stancliffe • October, 14 2026

"The best thing I could have done": Millie's gap year in Barcelona

When Millie finished school in England, she wasn't sure university was the right next step. Instead of jumping in anyway, she spent the first half of 2026 in Barcelona with us: four weeks on the TEFL course in January, then months of Spanish classes, weekend trips and city life. We caught up with her twice, ...

Ryan Osborne • October, 17 2022

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....

Tilly Long • October, 11 2022

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...

Ryan Osborne • October, 03 2022

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...

Ryan Osborne • September, 29 2022

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...

Ryan Osborne • September, 28 2022

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...

Ryan Osborne • September, 21 2022

How to save money as a TEFL student in Barcelona

Barcelona is a majestic city, with amazing architecture, beautiful scenery, delicious cuisine and an undeniable feel good vibe. With so much going for it, you’d be forgiven for thinking of Barcelona as a really expensive city to live in. While it ca...

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