oreneta
Canadian expat in Spain
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About me
Canadian
Lives in Near Barcelona, Spain
Speaks English, some Catalan
Registration: 15 January 2007
My 30/50 travelcard thing... by chimes
My question is, when I use it on the Renfe, does it still only take 1 journey per journey? Silly question, I know, but... Thanks!
To follow it, you can hear the machine printing when you put the card in and it charges you. If it is a follow on trip within the time allowance, it won't make that chewing/printing noise. May help you sort it out. I think on a 1 zone you have 45 ... Read More
Volunteer work in Barcelona?
What kinds of skill sets or interests do you have? Read More
How much does it cost, roughly, to live in Spain for three months? by danielleaustralia
Hi - I am planning a three month break to study Spanish next October and trying to decide between Spain and Argentina.... I'd like to live in Madrid, San Sebastian or Barcelona. Any ideas how much it would cost for rent, food, transport & language ...
That is too hard to estimate as it depends on your tastes and lifestyle. Normally, wherever you goes, it costs all you've got! No? Big European cities are, like all big European cities, expensive. Depends on what you need to be happy. Can you ... Read More
English TV abroad? by rester3
I have been missing English TV since I moved to Spain. It never crossed my mind that I might miss TV until I move abroad! I only just discovered you can watch English TV on the internet on a site called film on. Did any of you know this?
The internet is a boon...there are also mountains of podcasts of your favourite radio programs so you can listen on the metro! Read More
Problems with getting deposit back
Try going to the cops? Ask at the Ajuntament? They would know who you should go to. The system heavily favours the landlords here though. Good luck. Read More
Canadians in Spain & health care
I believe they buy private care, but there are some allowance for illegals to use the public system. I am not sure that expats count. Read More
Visa for Canada
For visa information, seems your best source of information would be the local Canadian Embassy. You always have a stronger shot if you already have a job offer I imagine, you could try search engines such as Monster.ca. For University recognition ... Read More
American teenagers who love skating?
If you mean ice skating, there are two places that I know of in BCN, one is at or near Camp Nou, I think this is the link http://www.sortirambnens.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1280&Itemid=163 and I've never been. The other is ... Read More
Landlord/Tenant Issues - need help by noelie
Hi everyone, My first post and I apologize in advance that it's a negative one. I rented an apartment that I found through a certain website. I rented directly from the owner. Me and my partner pay 750 euro per month for a large basement apt in ...
I wish I could help. The laws are heavily slanted towards the landlords, and tenants are expected to pay many of the costs for work on the apartments. I know people that installed heating in the apartment, permanent heating, paid for it on ... Read More
Cost of living in Canada by Julien
Hi everybody, Let's share our experience about the cost of living in Canada. It would be interesting to gather everything in one unique post. Don't forget to mention where you're living: state and city (is it a big/small city?) Let's compare ...
Monster.ca and oooh, there's another but I can't remember- Monster is good though Read More
relocating to toronto by 01rob01
Hi my name is rob i live in england at the moment but would like to move my young family to canada. My instinct tells me toronto would be the best option and i am interested in finding a suitable location with nice housing and amenities nearby. Any ...
Can I suggest that the questions and answers stay on-line here if they aren't too personal? That way they may help other people that are looking for similar information.:) Read More
How to make friends in Catalunya
There is the International Women's club, http://www.iwcbarcelona.com/Site/IWCB_Home.html, there is another, but the name escapes me. There are the hash house harriers, http://barcelonahashhouseharriers.furtivefrog.co.uk/ I have never looked at ... Read More
Duvets and Mattresses
I honestly cannot imagine any reason why you wouldn't be allowed to take your mattresses and duvets with you. Did someone tell you this would be a problem? They were probably pulling your leg. Here are a couple of websites, Here is the main page ... Read More
length of wait for a document
Take every document you can think of with you from England, in the long form if there is an option....depends which document you want, not very fast with most of the documents. They are also going to want passport sized photos, and multiple ... Read More
Expat hobbies by Julien
Hi everybody, What's your favourite hobby (appart from blogging ;))? Is there any kind of "local hobby" where you are? Well my favourite hobby (computers) is not very original, but I can say I like the petanque, you know that game we practise in ...
photography, painting, walking....maybe some gardening soon.... Read More
Living in Barcelona by Julien
Hi everybody, I created this new topic to exchange tips for settling down in Barcelona. Jaime talked in another post of http://www.loquo.com/ for [b]finding a flat[/b]. You can find [b]job offers[/b] in La vanguardia, a local newspaper You want ...
dami, there is state health insurance and it is excellent. It is possible to buy private insurance as well and many do, we haven't. I believe that as soon as you have a NIE you are fully covered. That said, I have been told that even illegals have ... Read More
Living in Barcelona by Julien
Hi everybody, I created this new topic to exchange tips for settling down in Barcelona. Jaime talked in another post of http://www.loquo.com/ for [b]finding a flat[/b]. You can find [b]job offers[/b] in La vanguardia, a local newspaper You want ...
I am also a little concerned about the apartment availability part, it can take a while....there are temporary apartments if need be.... Internet hook up, once you finally get telefonica....they are actually pretty quick, we got next day service, ... Read More
Living in Barcelona by Julien
Hi everybody, I created this new topic to exchange tips for settling down in Barcelona. Jaime talked in another post of http://www.loquo.com/ for [b]finding a flat[/b]. You can find [b]job offers[/b] in La vanguardia, a local newspaper You want ...
Phone plans. There are prepaid cards as well, quite common with the teens...and monthly plans and unlimited plans and and and, I swear they make it as difficult as possible. What I can say is that I do find that my cell phone here is cheaper than ... Read More
Living in Barcelona by Julien
Hi everybody, I created this new topic to exchange tips for settling down in Barcelona. Jaime talked in another post of http://www.loquo.com/ for [b]finding a flat[/b]. You can find [b]job offers[/b] in La vanguardia, a local newspaper You want ...
Whew....some of this I can't answer, I'll ask if no one else chimes in.....cell phone companies... There is Vodafone -which is the national phone company, reputed to be the most expensive. There is Orange, which I use, it is cheaper and has better ... Read More
Canadian Credit Rating
I don't think so....you can get quite a few credit cards from companies like the Bay or Canadian Tire, these are in house cards. Buy stuff and pay them off in full at the end of every month....If you can access local visa cards from a bank, do the ... Read More
relocating to toronto by 01rob01
Hi my name is rob i live in england at the moment but would like to move my young family to canada. My instinct tells me toronto would be the best option and i am interested in finding a suitable location with nice housing and amenities nearby. Any ...
livzak, As for me, I think I have said all I have to say on the topic of neighbourhoods in the post above. It is difficult to give more advice as I do not know how you like to live. Pharmacueticals are giant multi-nationals. Many of them, you ... Read More
Where can I find high-end head phones in Barcelona?
Wish I could help. I've no idea. I'll ask around. Cheers, Oreneta Read More
Moving to Spain! by rosieposie
Hi all, I'm hoping to move to Barcelona next summer to teach English. I absolutely love the city - there's so much to do and I love the laidback lifestyle. However, I'm a little worried about making the move. For one, I'll be alone and I don't know ...
There is a section, I think it is Living in Barcelona that should give you a fair cross section of opinion. If you do not have a lot of professional experience teaching, a CELTA course will stand you in good stead. If you are living on your ... Read More
Living in Barcelona by Julien
Hi everybody, I created this new topic to exchange tips for settling down in Barcelona. Jaime talked in another post of http://www.loquo.com/ for [b]finding a flat[/b]. You can find [b]job offers[/b] in La vanguardia, a local newspaper You want ...
nj_bcn and kilgore trout. Sorry if I misrepresented, I love el Raval, it is my favourite part of BCN and my favourite stores are in there. What Kilgore assumed was accurate, I am advising a first time family who are visiting BCN to avoid el Raval ... Read More
Living in Barcelona by Julien
Hi everybody, I created this new topic to exchange tips for settling down in Barcelona. Jaime talked in another post of http://www.loquo.com/ for [b]finding a flat[/b]. You can find [b]job offers[/b] in La vanguardia, a local newspaper You want ...
Kilgore Trout, stay out of el Raval, which is on the south side of las Ramblas and you should be OK, the one up by Sagrada Familia should be great, it is in l'Eixample which is more upmarket. Sants is fine, a bit less central. Near Pla莽a Catalunya ... Read More
Buying a car by tulb
I am just about to move to Barcelona and am thinking of buying a cheap run around car just to travel round the city and make the odd trip out to other cities. Can anyone recommend a good website (i.e.the spanish equivalent of autotrader) so I can ...
There are reportedly 10,000 fewer parking spots than registered cars, and driving in BCN is nighmarish. It is a geographically small city with great transport, you may wish to wait a while and decide if you really need one. The hassle may outweigh ... Read More
Living in Barcelona by Julien
Hi everybody, I created this new topic to exchange tips for settling down in Barcelona. Jaime talked in another post of http://www.loquo.com/ for [b]finding a flat[/b]. You can find [b]job offers[/b] in La vanguardia, a local newspaper You want ...
Your best source for information about visas is through the embassy, as it varies over time and nationality. If you have an EU passport you are able to work in Spain, and are eligable for health care, I don't know if you can support another person ... Read More
HELP - AM I DOING THE RIGHT THING MOVING TO SPAIN NOW??? by Austin
Hi, I'm planning on moving to Spain in 3 months and am getting different reponses of whether it is a good idea due to the timing of the year and current financial climate. I am flexible where I move to (anywhere coastal from Barcelona to Malaga) ...
That was hasty, there are probably quite a lot in Bilbao too. Some time doing internet searches on companies in your field that have offices in Spain and then looking where those branches are should help with a more reasoned answer than my ... Read More
HELP - AM I DOING THE RIGHT THING MOVING TO SPAIN NOW??? by Austin
Hi, I'm planning on moving to Spain in 3 months and am getting different reponses of whether it is a good idea due to the timing of the year and current financial climate. I am flexible where I move to (anywhere coastal from Barcelona to Malaga) ...
The vast majority of English speaking companies will be in BCN and Madrid. Read More
I want to volunteer in Canada.
Camps sound like they might work for you, or maybe senior centers. Read More
Summer soccer for teens
Go to the local polisportiu, and see what you can find, the camps de futbal also may have stuff, there is both futbal sala, which is indoor and football. It may all shut for Aug so go quick. There is probably a Federacion de futbal de Catalunya, ... Read More
Moving to BCN by prince228
HI All Im moving to BCN in two weeks time and im not sure what to expect, ive read various articles etc but nothing can prepare you for a new life experience! Any hint or tips!? I would also be interested in joing some sort of sporting club my ...
Spanish is fairly easy to pick up at a rudimentarly level, like any language trickier to master....if you want to learn it fast, join a sports team with the locals not with expats...no? Read More
HELP - AM I DOING THE RIGHT THING MOVING TO SPAIN NOW??? by Austin
Hi, I'm planning on moving to Spain in 3 months and am getting different reponses of whether it is a good idea due to the timing of the year and current financial climate. I am flexible where I move to (anywhere coastal from Barcelona to Malaga) ...
Honestly, truthfully, with a wife and a couple of kids, get a job before you come. If your Spanish is rudimentary and you have no Catalan, in the current economic climate? You'll work as an English teacher or a waiter. That's enough money for a ... Read More
Moving to BCN by prince228
HI All Im moving to BCN in two weeks time and im not sure what to expect, ive read various articles etc but nothing can prepare you for a new life experience! Any hint or tips!? I would also be interested in joing some sort of sporting club my ...
Too short, sorry. There are a million places to drink beer, not a problem there, and quite a few British and Irish bars. Do you have a place to stay yet? Hang onto your wallet, pick pockets are beyond a joke. Sports groups...there are lots, ... Read More
Moving to BCN by prince228
HI All Im moving to BCN in two weeks time and im not sure what to expect, ive read various articles etc but nothing can prepare you for a new life experience! Any hint or tips!? I would also be interested in joing some sort of sporting club my ...
How is your Spanish or Catalan? That will make a difference with the work... Read More
Any english speaking runners for training runs?
There is a group..the drinkers with a running problem, they are international...hold on, going to google...the Hash House Harriers, there is a group in BCN, they call themselves the barnaHHH, I would give you a link but my computer is freaking ... Read More
How to find work in the Bahamas from abroad by lariquette
Hi, I am currently living in France but looking very seriously at the possibility of going to live in the Bahamas. I have checked out various job sites but can't seem to find many available positions. Is it realistic for me to believe I can find ...
You cannot get a work permit from inside the country. You should probably contact the embassy and find out what the requirements are, and think about what kind of work you could do. Read More
imigrants in spain; skinheads
There is going to be a dork in any crowd. There was an incident a year or two ago in BCN that was caught on camera, he was convicted this year. People were disgusted. Look at Spain's social policies, I think you will find them not that bad. ... Read More
Starting a Career in Barcelona !! by Marchy
Hi all, My name is Marcello I live in Toronto Canada. I already have my Italian passport so im a member of the EU. Right now i live a pretty comfortable life im a Project Manager for a visual communications company. Im wondering if anyone has any ...
Start getting the NIE right away, you get it from one of the police groups I think, policia national, or the guardia civil, I cannot remember, sorry.... If you want to work legally, get the nie, you can get health care then too. Read More
residence permit in barcelona
These look like questions for your local Spanish Embassy....are you a citizen of a member state of the EU? Read More
Starting a Career in Barcelona !! by Marchy
Hi all, My name is Marcello I live in Toronto Canada. I already have my Italian passport so im a member of the EU. Right now i live a pretty comfortable life im a Project Manager for a visual communications company. Im wondering if anyone has any ...
If you have an EU passport you have the right to live and work in Spain, you will need to apply for a NIE, which is your number as a non-Spaniard, and by bureaucratic standards, it wasn't too hard to get. Read More
Volunteering in the USA by sud-carolinienne
I know volunteering is very much part of US culture, and as a jobless French expat I would like to volunteer but I don't know where to start. Do you know if there are associations (or such) I could turn to to do some volunteering? I'm aware of ...
The reality is that there are a million options, what do you like to do? The local library would have you come to read to kids, many local schools have volunteers in the kindergartens, any local environmental group may jump at the chance, the local ... Read More
Speeding ticket
Contact the rental company...you probably paid it automatically on your credit card.... but contact them and ask. Seems the simplest and most straightforward solution.... Read More
Migrating to Canada
Canada is generally a pretty safe country, so any reasonable precautions should be adequate. Alberta, as I am sure you know, is a province rather than a city, but it is booming at this time and there seems to be a lot of work there. Toronto and ... Read More
Renting in Barcelona
As a renter you are not responsible for the property taxes. Read More
Bringing a pet back to US
Contact a vet who will tell you which department to ask, also the airlines may be able to tell you who you should ask. Most likely, proof that the dog doesn't have rabies, this may need to be done six months in advance, if the rabies shots have ... Read More
handball clubs in Barcelona? by katefromaus
Hola all, I'm from Melbourne in Australia, and am staying in Barcelona for 6 weeks before I spend the rest of 2009 travelling around some of Europe, and then Central and South America. I am taking Spanish classes while I am in Barcelona, and have ...
Hola, Handball is called Handbol in Catalan, which is the organising body. This is their website, in Catalan: And this is the contact information for a club in BCN: ADRIANENC, HANDBOL Adre莽a: AV. RAMON DE PENYAFORT, S/N Localitat: SANT ... Read More
Searching Expats in remote places for Wall Street Journal column by AlanPaul
Hello. I write The Expat Life column for the Wall Street Journal Online. I am currently seeking some expats living in remote places. Particularly interested in Europe... but happy to talk to anyone. Need to touch base as soon as possible... If you ...
I'm in Barcelona Spain, though I am not sure if that is remote. I'll send an e-mail. Read More
Spanish translator
If you are paying I know the perfect person for you. Read More
A new member in Spain by abroadinspain
Hi all! My name is Chris and I just joined the site. I'm originally from the USA but I now live in Burgos, Spain and work here as an English teacher. I'm putting together a blog about my life abroad in Spain and have just submitted it to be ...
Hi there! I live near Barcelona now....welcome! Read More
On the fringe by Adele
hello, hola my name is Adele. I've been living near Girona for nearly 6 yrs now . . . I am looking to connect with some of my fellow country peole from America and develop a community of like-minded people. I love it here, but because my spanish is ...
One more time...have you visited the social network on this site? There's quite a few options there. Read More
Learning Spanish by Molly
Where r the best centers to learn Spanish in BA?
There is also a great online site, Spanishpod,that is pretty cool....http://spanishpod.com/ Not the same as real classes, but it could help. Read More
On the fringe by Adele
hello, hola my name is Adele. I've been living near Girona for nearly 6 yrs now . . . I am looking to connect with some of my fellow country peole from America and develop a community of like-minded people. I love it here, but because my spanish is ...
Me again, do you have a link to your blog-zine??? Read More
On the fringe by Adele
hello, hola my name is Adele. I've been living near Girona for nearly 6 yrs now . . . I am looking to connect with some of my fellow country peole from America and develop a community of like-minded people. I love it here, but because my spanish is ...
Hey Adele, I'm a Canadian living outside BCN, so not really all that close to you....what kind of videos do you make???? Read More
Hockey in Madrid by madmuffy
We are moving to Madrid for a 2 year assignment and was wondering if there was competative hockey there for my 13 yr old son. How many rinks are there, do they have travel hockey, and do they have training camps? Any info would be great.
Michael, it would be great if you could keep the discussion on-line so that others can find the information too! Read More
Moving to Girona - primary schools ? by talli
Hello everyone, I hope somebody will be able to give me some useful tips on the schools in the Girona region. We are thinking of relocating from Alicante to Girona in the summer and need to find a good school for our six year old son. Rightnow he ...
There is an EXCELLENT Montessori school in Girona..... Read More
How to travel costless from Belgium to Barcelona?
Some of the bus lines are very cheap...very very cheap and very uncomfortable... Read More
serious issue - tax :) by lisaduk
hey all Apologies for my probabaly very daft question - if you are Danish and move to Cork, do you pay just the standard 20% tax? Or do you get taxed at Danish rate? See - I said it was daft but actually I cant seem to find the answer!! Thanks :))
Woops, sorry I read that wrong....bonus about the car! Read More
serious issue - tax :) by lisaduk
hey all Apologies for my probabaly very daft question - if you are Danish and move to Cork, do you pay just the standard 20% tax? Or do you get taxed at Danish rate? See - I said it was daft but actually I cant seem to find the answer!! Thanks :))
You should also be aware that if you become a resident of the UK, you may be subject to their other tax laws...such as death taxes (something like 50%), so it bears investigation... Read More
How to make friends in Andorra by expat.com
We have been talking about [url=/forum/viewtopic.php?id=891]loneliness when you are abroad[/url], let's now talk about how to make friends (locals and other expats) when you're living in Andorra :top: [b]Which are your best ...
Where did you find a beach bar in Andorra????:-) Gotta learn some Catalan if you REALLY want to integrate....I imagine. Read More
Settling in Ontario? by Zhuli
Hi folks! I've been living in Canada since 2004 and I got my Permanent Resident status. I can't believe this forum is empty! I mean, I know Canada can bit [i]a bit[/i] cold but still... I got pretty good at all these immigration paperworks after I ...
I have a house in TO that I rent for 1400, so you should be able to find that without a problem, especially with the downturn in the economy.... Read More
Salary Canada?
Seems like pretty good money to me.....I'm not sure what you mean by "pa". I assume you mean gross. Read More
Hockey in Madrid by madmuffy
We are moving to Madrid for a 2 year assignment and was wondering if there was competative hockey there for my 13 yr old son. How many rinks are there, do they have travel hockey, and do they have training camps? Any info would be great.
OK, I think it would be called hockey sobre hielo....so we can both search and see what we can find. Cheers, O Read More
Hockey in Madrid by madmuffy
We are moving to Madrid for a 2 year assignment and was wondering if there was competative hockey there for my 13 yr old son. How many rinks are there, do they have travel hockey, and do they have training camps? Any info would be great.
I cannot speak for Madrid, but there is ice hockey here in Barcelona, so there should be something in Madrid. It will be no where near the caliber you would find in the US or Canada, but it does exist, he may end up playing for the city team. I'll ... Read More
Starting a Career in Barcelona !! by Marchy
Hi all, My name is Marcello I live in Toronto Canada. I already have my Italian passport so im a member of the EU. Right now i live a pretty comfortable life im a Project Manager for a visual communications company. Im wondering if anyone has any ...
Marcello, Far and away the easiest way is to get transferred within a company, so if you like your work, and you don't feel you need to move THIS year, you may want to find a job with an international firm that has offices or work here, stating ... Read More
Help moving my pets to Bahrain by NJcara
Hi all! We're moving from the US to Bahrain shortly. Husband will be there in about 10 days and we will follow in early March. We moved to Riyadh a few years back so we've got a handle on things so far! One thing I do need help with is getting some ...
Hi there, here is the name of a pet travel agent in the UK, I don't want to harp on about it, but they can also arrange your tickets I think, and they can certainly help you out with a question or two...I just looked on the net for "pet travel ... Read More
1 month stay barcelona
Hi there, sorry for the long delay, but I got a recommendation (from a blog) about this company... http://www.barcelona-home.com/ Now I have to say, I have NEVER used them, so at your own risk, but the website looks good. If you find a company, it ... Read More
Help moving my pets to Bahrain by NJcara
Hi all! We're moving from the US to Bahrain shortly. Husband will be there in about 10 days and we will follow in early March. We moved to Riyadh a few years back so we've got a handle on things so far! One thing I do need help with is getting some ...
British Airways has an excellent reputation for flying animals, and there are companies in the UK that are specialist travel agents for animals, and people traveling with animals. If you have to fly the dog cargo, come back on and ask, I have done ... Read More
Do and don't in Spain by expat.com
Are you living in Spain? We need you to share your experience of the local customs :) Is it difficult to adjust to the local customs in Spain? Could you please share with us a list of the [b] do's and don't's in Spain?[/b] Thanks!
Interesting...a few differences in Catalonia...siestas...don't seem to happen at all, though the same working hours exist, and the meals are a little different. Small breakfast, then they have another breakfast around 10:30, usually a sandwich and ... Read More
Appliances
There's lots of little guys, but one of the reasons I have heard why Catalans are willing to pay the prices at El Corte Ingles is that if there is a problem, they deal with it. What that implies about everyone else leaves me thinking I would buy big ... Read More
Appliances
Sad but true...try a big carrefour like out in Pla莽a Glories...they deliver too. Read More
Local / Traditional foods by NicoleB
Help me add to the list of local Hungarian foods, maybe with some pictures & maybe even recipes? :) Most of these I haven't tried yet :) * Bableves (bean soup) * Bacon strips (fried over open ...
Oh, and those rolled cakes with all the poppy seeds!!! mmmmmmmm Read More
Catalan food that is really good....
Mmm, my vote, pa amb tomaquet for sure...one of the great gifts to humanity... and I love the espinacs catalans...spinach with pine nuts and prunes or raisins. Then there are cal莽ots...mmm, sort of like a smallish leek, barbequed... Oh, I could ... Read More
Local / Traditional foods by NicoleB
Help me add to the list of local Hungarian foods, maybe with some pictures & maybe even recipes? :) Most of these I haven't tried yet :) * Bableves (bean soup) * Bacon strips (fried over open ...
My folks lived there for years, and they make a killer mushroom soup and there is a sour cherry juice that is awesome as well....hmmm OH, and you can get this jarred pickled hot peppers that are so good, I liked to chop them smallish and mix them ... Read More
Good High School in BCN for Senior
The public schools here are in Catalan...you're looking at expat schools if you want school in English or French or Spanish. The consulates from the UK and France and Canada should have a lead on different schools...as many of their kids will be ... Read More
US Citizens getting permission to live in BCN (non-working status) by rday7
It has been a dream of mine to live in Spain. Am fluent in Spanish. We'd like to live in Barcelona for 1 yr (our 16 son would finish high school at an English or French school, which I'm researching) We're NOT planning to work in Spain. My husband ...
Honestly...check with the embassy. I have no idea. You may not need to do anything at all as long as you aren't working, but I would check with the embassy or consulate. As an aside, I have not found the folks at the various consulates ... Read More
Good High School in BCN for Senior
Do you want an English language school? French or local??? Read More
Looking for information on farm share produce in BCN
Here's the link... http://www.recapte.com/index.aspx Their name is Recapte, and they have the site in English as well as Catalan and Spanish. The phone number is 973 79 13 91 The folks I know who use it are pretty happy. Cheers and good luck. Read More
Looking for information on farm share produce in BCN
I will try to get back to you on that....I don't know about farm share, but there are a number of people I know who are doing that with organics....I'll try and get the info. Read More
Which residential areas of Barcelona would you recommend for a family? by andrzej
Hi everyone, I will be soon relocating from UK to Barcelona with my family (wife + 2 small children). I have started looking for flats/houses to rent on the websites suggested on this forum, but not knowing Barcelona makes it a bit hard to decide ...
The wine should be EXCELLENT in Vilafranca, though that makes me think it may be pricy too...I have no real idea though... Read More
Northern Spain? by FXF
hi! me, my husband are contemplating a move to Spain. we are in the U.S. and we hear all the time, "If you don't like it, then leave!"... so.. maybe it's not a crazy idea! Spain is attractive to us because of the climate, (we being in WI), the ...
If you are thinking of sending your kids to local schools I'd be happy to let you know what we have found out, our kids are in their third year in the local schools. Girona also has a world class Montessori school. Read More
Which residential areas of Barcelona would you recommend for a family? by andrzej
Hi everyone, I will be soon relocating from UK to Barcelona with my family (wife + 2 small children). I have started looking for flats/houses to rent on the websites suggested on this forum, but not knowing Barcelona makes it a bit hard to decide ...
So you're going for sure!!! Cool! Read More
Northern Spain? by FXF
hi! me, my husband are contemplating a move to Spain. we are in the U.S. and we hear all the time, "If you don't like it, then leave!"... so.. maybe it's not a crazy idea! Spain is attractive to us because of the climate, (we being in WI), the ...
Girona would be fabulous...there are some great schools there too.... Read More
Which residential areas of Barcelona would you recommend for a family? by andrzej
Hi everyone, I will be soon relocating from UK to Barcelona with my family (wife + 2 small children). I have started looking for flats/houses to rent on the websites suggested on this forum, but not knowing Barcelona makes it a bit hard to decide ...
Barcelona is a wonderful city but sorely lacking in green space and parks if you are anywhere near the center. You need to be on the outskirts of Barcelona in the zona alt or such in order to get much in the way of parks. We live outside of ... Read More
Finding graphic design (publishing) jobs in Toronto and relocating
You could try Workopolis...it is a website with lots of jobs on offer. You could also send in a resume and see what happens. You may also want to visit the cities you are considering, so that you can get a feel for whether you would want to live ... Read More
1 month stay barcelona
I'll look around, but I would assume the universities might be the best bet, most people don't get a whole month off.....or expats traveling home.... Read More
Passport Confiscation Question by Dino64
I have been offered a job at a big newspaper in Dubai (all good - money's great, allowances are superb etc), but there is one huge sticking point. The company, who shall remain nameless, want to keep my UK Passport (although I live in the USA) ...
I know NOTHING about that part of the world, but I wouldn't let anyone do that. No one. Ever. Read More
Cost of living in Canada by Julien
Hi everybody, Let's share our experience about the cost of living in Canada. It would be interesting to gather everything in one unique post. Don't forget to mention where you're living: state and city (is it a big/small city?) Let's compare ...
Doable, but you won't be rolling around in cash and dining out all that often. Rent is probably changing pretty quickly right now with the way the markets are...look at the Toronto Star Classified adds, ... Read More
relocating to toronto by 01rob01
Hi my name is rob i live in england at the moment but would like to move my young family to canada. My instinct tells me toronto would be the best option and i am interested in finding a suitable location with nice housing and amenities nearby. Any ...
OK, you DO NOT want to live in St James town, nor in the Jane Finch area. They are as close as we get to nasty neighbourhoods within Toronto. I think outer anywhere would be a drag, but I tend to think that if you live in a city, live in the city ... Read More
relocating to toronto by 01rob01
Hi my name is rob i live in england at the moment but would like to move my young family to canada. My instinct tells me toronto would be the best option and i am interested in finding a suitable location with nice housing and amenities nearby. Any ...
Rob, I am posting this as it is more useful for others who may read the thread in the future if we keep the discussion on line.... Thanks for the advice, I think its difficult to appreciate the size of the city. Living in england where you can ... Read More
relocating to toronto by 01rob01
Hi my name is rob i live in england at the moment but would like to move my young family to canada. My instinct tells me toronto would be the best option and i am interested in finding a suitable location with nice housing and amenities nearby. Any ...
Toronto is very much a city of neighbourhoods, and depending on where you want to live, if you get into a nice neighbourhood, that would be great. There are areas that are devoid of this...mostly suburban areas with many subdivisions, and areas ... Read More
relocating to toronto by 01rob01
Hi my name is rob i live in england at the moment but would like to move my young family to canada. My instinct tells me toronto would be the best option and i am interested in finding a suitable location with nice housing and amenities nearby. Any ...
Whew..it's a big city and it depends on what you like. Will you be renting or buying? Will you have a car? Generally being on the subway line is a plus. Georgraphically the city is also HUGE, so you probably don't want to get too far out in the ... Read More
The nuts and bolts of living in England! by suvi tytto
I'm considering a move to England (transferring within my current company), but would like to find out a few more details of what that would represent. I have both Canadian and Finnish citizenship (which includes an EU passport), so working visa's ...
There is also the reality that your car will have the steering wheel on the wrong side making it more difficult and more dangerous to drive there, possibly illegal as well. Driver's license...my Mom who lives there and has had a Canadian drivers ... Read More
Cost of living in Canada by Julien
Hi everybody, Let's share our experience about the cost of living in Canada. It would be interesting to gather everything in one unique post. Don't forget to mention where you're living: state and city (is it a big/small city?) Let's compare ...
Hard to say, it depends a lot on if you have kids, how much rent you pay...the salary is fairly low honestly. It kind of surprises me that an RN would earn so little, but I don't know. Starting salary for teachers, first year in the public system ... Read More
Moving to Barcelona
Tara, there is a thread on living in BCN that should answer some of your questions...you will be sharing a flat for that price, especially if you want to live in a charming area...have a go at the thread, and I'll be happy to answer whatever other ... Read More
Living in Barcelona by Julien
Hi everybody, I created this new topic to exchange tips for settling down in Barcelona. Jaime talked in another post of http://www.loquo.com/ for [b]finding a flat[/b]. You can find [b]job offers[/b] in La vanguardia, a local newspaper You want ...
The classes at the Universities are offered in either Catalan or Castillian. They are usually described in the form in advance that way. There does seem to be work, it can be hard to get. You may get assistance from other expats from Croatia. The ... Read More
Catsitter wanted!
Unfortunately we have wicked cat allergies or I would think of it, could you ask your vet if they know of a good place, or post a note up in the vets office? Try the expat womens clubs...there must be some cat people there. Do you know of them? Read More