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 • April, 14 2022

Top 5 festivals in Barcelona

With summer inching ever-closer, it’s time to start thinking about festivals! Few cities do festive frolics quite like Barcelona. From exciting globally-renowned events to mind-blowing local street parties, there are so many festivals to look forwar...

Ryan Osborne • March, 30 2022

Top 5 Easter activities in Barcelona

Easter is a time for big celebrations in Barcelona. Not only is semana santa (‘holy week’) a key part of Catholic tradition, it’s also a time when the city starts to shake away the winter blues and enjoy the warmer weather. From spectacular parades...

Ryan Osborne • March, 24 2022

How to quit your job and teach English

Life’s too short to be stuck in a dead-end job. So, if you’re looking for a change of career, teaching online could be the option for you. With rapid advancements in tech and online teaching platforms, teaching online is a totally different experie...

Natalie Benudiz • March, 23 2022

Weekend Trips from Barcelona: Girona!

In my mind, I see Spain itself as a living paradox- centuries of history that exist in the present, in real time. I think of the hundreds of years encapsulated in every single cobblestone beneath my Doc Martens, the same cobblestones that the ancient...

Ryan Osborne • March, 07 2022

Accredited TEFL course or Auxiliar de Conversación: Which One Should I Choose?

For those looking to make that giant leap and move abroad to study English, there are so many dilemmas. Probably one of the biggest is what type of course to enroll in. If you’re in this boat, chances are you’re caught in the middle of deciding whet...

Ryan Osborne • January, 17 2022

Can I study in Spain after Brexit?

Brexit has had a seismic impact on many people within the UK, none more so than those with aspirations to work or study abroad. As of 1st January 2021, UK citizens can only stay in Spain for 90 out of every 180 days without a visa. And while Brexit ...

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