Category: Expat Things
The ins and outs of owning a pet in Prague
There’s almost no place in Europe more dog-friendly than Prague. 41% of households in the Czech Republic own at least one dog. And if you live in Prague, you’ll see dogs constantly even in restaurants and bars. So how can you get a furry companion of your own? And what do you need to make…
Could I Live Here? Malaga Edition
For a laid back vacation destination, Malaga is a food and culture dream. But what are the long-term prospects for living in Malaga? Let me break down some factors that might make it a suitable home and some aspects that are not so ideal. Atmosphere Malaga has a little bit of everything. It feels like…
Could I Live Here? Marbella Edition
It’s been quite a while since I’ve been somewhere I’ve never visited before. And though I’ve never been happier in Prague than I am now, I’m always open to sunnier and greener pastures should they present themselves. So keeping with GnomeTrotting tradition, I’ve spent some time during our trip trying to decide if Marbella could…
Could I Live Here? Glasgow Edition
Gosh, it’s been a while since I had been anywhere new where I could look around and sigh and ask myself, “Could I live here?” I suppose it was fitting that Glasgow was my first new city in more than a year, since my wife(!) and I briefly considered moving there at some point at…
The best bakeries in Prague
The age of neverending Covid lockdowns have really impressed on us the need for delicious and easily portable food. And what’s more delicious than baked goods? When we can’t sit down to brunch, we can always have a coffee and pastry on the go. To help you in your search for a fresh baguette or…
A Guide to The Expat Life: Tips For 2021
Guest post by Rebecca Clarke, a UK-based freelance writer whose favourite things include writing, books, travel and caffeine. When she is not writing travel articles or working on the dreaded draft of her first novel, she can usually be found binge-watching true crime documentaries on Netflix. Living abroad is a fantasy for many. It’s a…
