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 • December, 13 2021

How TEFL can adapt to China regulations

Being a TEFL teacher means you’re always at the mercy of governments around the world, who may decide to pull the plug at any given time. For those teaching English to students in China, this was always a possibility and, unfortunately, last summer ...

• November, 26 2021

How to Get an Updated Copy of Your Empadronamiento in Barcelona with a Digital Certificate

If you've been in Barcelona for a little while and it's time to renew your student visa, you probably know that you need an updated copy of your Empadronamiento Certificate, which as we all know, can be quite the hassle. However if you have managed t...

Ryan Osborne • November, 24 2021

Best Christmas Markets in Barcelona 2021

Christmas in Barcelona is a magical time, with Christmas markets key to the spirit of the season. Sure, the weather is warm and there’s absolutely zero chance of seeing any snow (you’ll have to travel to Andorra for that). But stick around for the ...

Ryan Osborne • November, 17 2021

Working in Europe as a non-EU citizen

If you’re from the UK and you’ve always wanted to live and work in Europe, having Brexit burst your bubble must be quite a bitter pill to swallow. Meanwhile, for those outside of Europe looking to come and work in Spain, the challenges have always b...

Ryan Osborne • November, 09 2021

How to teach English in Spain after Brexit

Are you worried that post-Brexit bureaucracy means you can no longer make your dream move to Spain? Don’t be. While it’s certainly become harder for UK nationals to work in Spain, there’s a lovely little loophole. Here’s why teaching English as a f...

• November, 05 2021

How to get a Digital Certificate in Barcelona

Let's face it, completing administrative tasks is never fun. We’ve all made the dreaded journey to a government office on the other side of town at some point, only to find there’s a huge queue or we’ve come to the wrong place. While this might be c...

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