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
Volunteer work in Barcelona? by shaka1976
Ok I will be moving to Barcelona soon but unfortunately I cannot get a transfer with work due to the current economic situation. So I will have to find another job, but my Spanish is poor. What I'm thinking is that I could do some volunteer work. A) ...
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 by Rasmus T
Hi all I rented a room for some months and moved away a week ago. I agreed with the landlord when I moved in that I would pay a deposit that I would get back when I left the flat. Now he suddenly says I cant get it back, because they have not been ...
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 by Bess
Since returning from a lovely, long time in Spain (along the east coast)I am now seriously thinking of moving to Spain. I have so many questions but what do you Canadians do for Health Care? Bess
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 by ddpanchamia
I am working as a team manager in medical transcription in Mumbai with 8 years experience. I want to know abut the job opportunities in medical transcription in Canada and visa application.
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? by lindabe
I have a 15 year old son, who loves to skate and misses the US soooo much! How could he meet friends who loves skating like him?
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
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
Considering Amsterdam, Copenhagen, and Paris, Please Help by nerds-r-us
Maybe my last post was too long ha- or maybe just in the wrong place. Anyway, just a nerdy intellectual type looking for the best fit in an expat gig. Copenhagen Amsterdam Paris How do they compare for an American looking to move abroad? Anyone ...
From what you wrote in your old post, Paris, aside from the fantastic art scene maybe would be the last pick.....nothing in the hiking nature scale, the river is nice, but really, not like an ocean.... hard to say....go on a trip would be my two ... 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
How to make friends in Catalunya by expat.com
We have been talking about loneliness when you are abroad, let's now talk about how to make friends (locals or expatriates) when you're living in Catalunya :top: Which are your best tips to meet people and to make friends in Catalunya?? Thanks in ...
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