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Image courtesy of InterHigh.
From Barcelona to Brazil: How to Support Your Child’s Education Anywhere in the World
For expat families, one of the most important considerations they’ll have to take into account when moving abroad is their children’s education. Read more
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Leigh Matthews, Founder and Director of Therapy in Barcelona. Image by Maggie Michalowicz Instagram @m_a_g_g_i_e_jm
Choosing a Therapist in Barcelona: Why and How?
Could you benefit from seeing a therapist? Not sure? Leigh Matthews, Founder and Director of Therapy in Barcelona and an Australian Registered Psychologist helps us get a better understanding of when you might need a therapist and how to choose one. Read more
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Hiking Workouts Aren’t Just Good For Your Body—They’re Good For Your Mind Too
Hiking is not only a great way to get outside in nature, it also has plenty of physical and mental health benefits for those who take part. Read more
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Renters' Rights and COVID-19: 3 FAQs Answered
The passing of the law Real Decreto-ley 8/2021 extended protections afforded to renters suffering from hardship due to the pandemic until August 9, 2021. But, be aware that those protections are about to end. Read more
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Poor Sleep Linked to Inability to Focus
The morning after a difficult night’s sleep, it can feel impossible to wake up. You might press the snooze button just one more time in an attempt to gain a bit more of that restorative slumber. Read more
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Engaging with people who accept and appreciate your body as it is can help you feel more at peace with how you look.
8 Ways to Manage Body Image Anxiety after Lockdown
Being able to socialize again may bring enthusiasm and a sense of normalcy—but it may also increase anxiety over how your body might have changed. Read more
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Photo by Melissa Fry.
Rescuing Beauty One Gorgeous Tile at a Time
Cracked, broken, faded and filthy, many of Barcelona's beautiful hydraulic tile floors are routinely wrenched up and smashed as waste products in extreme reformation jobs. But one Barcelona expat has made it her mission to save them. Read more
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Are Micro-Influencers the Next Big Marketing Trend?
Posting about your life on social media isn’t just a hobby anymore. For some, it’s a career. Read more
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When it comes to their seemingly weird reactions to things, cats' response to an unassuming plant belonging to the mint family is no exception. Photo by Katieb50 (CC BY 2.0) via Flickr.
What Actually Is Catnip and Is It Safe for My Cat?
Although evidence suggests catnip does have pleasurable side-effects, it may be that the heightened arousal and altered state of consciousness that probably occurs among active responders is not always be a welcome experience. Read more
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Photo courtesy of Lucy Bolin.
Lucy Bolin, Coach
Fellow expat Lucy Bolin shares with us the thrills and challenges she faced as a foreigner living, studying and working in six countries. Read more
