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
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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
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
Massive spam by Julien
Hi, we've received MASSIVE spam these last hours. I've deleted something like 2,000 private messages, and banned a few spammers. Sorry for the inconvenience :/ we will drastically improve our spam filters Julien
Aren't the charming little b******ds. I didn't notice anything, so it has worked well I guess. Read More
Loneliness when you're abroad by Julien
Do you often feel lonely when you're abroad? I personaly suffered on week ends while I was in the UK. Even if I had several friends, I often missed my family and friends (from home). So I walked, visited museum, went to concerts, worked more... ...
Different, not worse. Different. That's what I think. 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
Duvets and Mattresses by timm
Hi Guys, We are currently waiting for an LMO and then we are off to Alberta. We have sorted out some of the things we can and cannot take and have been in touch with the Liquor Board etc. However, one thing that we cannot seem to resolve is whether ...
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
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 finding a flat. You can find job offers in La vanguardia, a local newspaper You want to go out in ...
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 finding a flat. You can find job offers in La vanguardia, a local newspaper You want to go out in ...
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 finding a flat. You can find job offers in La vanguardia, a local newspaper You want to go out in ...
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 finding a flat. You can find job offers in La vanguardia, a local newspaper You want to go out in ...
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
A new homepage, closer to you by Julien
Hi everybody, we have just released a new homepage, closer to you, with local news. It is a first version, we'll improve it in the next few months. Please let us know what you think. Your comments, suggestions and ideas are welcome ! We hope ...
Looks good! Wishing for a couple more quick links, and maybe the photo could change over every time????? Like it a lot. Read More