What made you book an Au Pair and Study Course? I thought it was a great opportunity and a chance to do something different. It would give me the chance to be independent and develop new skills to apply to daily life when I returned home. I wanted to push myself to...
Valencia Valencia is one of the most beautiful cities in Spain, its location and historic sites makes it a perfect location for tourists to visit all year round. As the third largest city in Spain, Valencia has all the sandy beach, shopping and culture you could wish...
When I undertook a year abroad as part of my undergraduate degree, arranging accommodation was the part I was the most apprehensive about. My friend and I settled on staying with a Spanish family so we could have a better introduction to where we were living, a better...
When you’re making the decision to move or spend some time abroad, there’s always something you’re going to forget. The experience will most likely be one of the most memorable times of your life, but how can you make it even better? Here are four things you can do to...
I am not fully British. And I don’t really ‘look British’ (whatever that might mean). I am half Italian. But I was born in England and grew up only speaking English. So, I’m not sure where the fascination for languages came from. Languages are the gateway to so many...
For years, I had resisted. Whazza point? No need, innit. But then, an excruciatingly embarrassing incident in a café in Funchal, Madeira. “Your wife is Portuguese; your children are half-Portuguese. You should be able to speak the language!” yelled the...
