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๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
Life & Tech

Do you still remember Antti 'Pizza' Pekkarinen? This is what life is like in Spain

Antti 'Pizza' Pekkarinen reflects on his life in Fuengirola, Spain, where he has lived for the past two decades amid a vibrant Finnish community.

Feb 27 โ€ข 16:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Life & Tech

'I moved my family to Spain and these are the things people don't warn you about'

A UK mother shares surprising insights about raising her children in Spain, highlighting cultural differences such as flexible bedtimes.

Feb 27 โ€ข 15:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

'I quit UK for France after commute left me in tears โ€“ people shouldn't have to work 9-5'

A British man shares his emotional journey leaving the UK for France, highlighting the detrimental effects of the 9-to-5 working culture.

Feb 26 โ€ข 11:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Life & Tech

Kate Ferdinand reveals new downside of living in Dubai - 'I'm very insecure about it'

Kate Ferdinand talks about her struggles and insecurities since moving with her family to Dubai, revealing that life there isn't as perfect as it seems.

Feb 26 โ€ข 09:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

'We ditched the UK suburbia for rural RV life thousands of miles away - I only miss one thing'

A British couple moved from the UK to rural Canada to escape housing issues and pursue a more fulfilling life.

Feb 25 โ€ข 11:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

A Frenchman settled in Lithuania found meaning by working with youth: he has one piece of advice for our country

Cedric Raffier, a Frenchman living in Lithuania for 18 years, discovered purpose through his work with youth and offers a piece of advice for the country.

Feb 24 โ€ข 14:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Life & Tech

American can't get over common English phrase used to insult someone

An American woman shares her humorous take on British insults she has encountered since moving to the UK.

Feb 17 โ€ข 14:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

'I've lived in Australia my whole life but two problems have forced me to leave'

Australian content creator Josh Wilkinson explains his reasons for leaving Adelaide after a lifetime in Australia, citing two main issues that prompted his decision.

Feb 15 โ€ข 06:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Life & Tech

Mum moves to Italy with three kids and 9 pets and shares if it's actually worth it

A mother recounts her family's adventurous move to Italy with three children and nine pets, discussing the joys and challenges they face during the transition.

Feb 12 โ€ข 13:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

Her husband went to Japan to explore the Moon, she followed him, and in Tokyo discovered another planet on Earth: "Despair"

An Argentine woman reflects on her two years of living in Tokyo, grappling with the fear that her experiences may fade into forgetfulness once she returns to the West.

Feb 11 โ€ข 06:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

I quit UK for new life in Spain but it turned my life upside down

A British man reflects on his challenging move from the UK to Spain a year later, embracing the new lifestyle despite difficulties.

Feb 9 โ€ข 06:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ABC
National & Local

A Frenchwoman living in Spain confesses why she doesn't speak in Spanish

A French woman living in Madrid shares her challenges and hesitations about speaking Spanish publicly after two years of residence.

Feb 7 โ€ข 08:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ABC
Life & Tech

A Spanish doctor living in Germany, tired of the behavior of the people in this country

A Spanish doctor in Germany expresses frustration over the behavior of locals and the treatment he receives from his professional peers, highlighting pay disparities between German and Spanish workers.

Feb 6 โ€ข 10:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Life & Tech

Coronation Street star's very different new life in another country 27 years after exit

Actor Stephen Billington, known for his role as Greg Kelly on Coronation Street, has built a different life abroad nearly three decades after leaving the show.

Feb 4 โ€ข 10:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Life & Tech

British expat in Benidorm issues important advice to anyone holidaying in Spain

A British expat in Benidorm warns travelers to be vigilant when crossing roads in Spain, citing frequent mistakes made by tourists.

Feb 2 โ€ข 12:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Life & Tech

British expat who quit UK for Spain shares brutally honest truth about move

Duncan Ponter, a British expat who moved to Spain's Costa Blanca in 2023, shares his candid experiences about the challenges of living abroad.

Jan 16 โ€ข 14:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Life & Tech

I quit UK for Spanish region that becomes winter paradise in January

British expat Mark Danby praises the mild winters of Costa Del Sol, which he now considers a winter paradise after relocating from the UK.

Jan 15 โ€ข 10:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Life & Tech

Swedish woman lists 5 details she 'finds odd' about UK after moving there

Julia, a Swedish expat in England, shares five peculiar aspects of UK life that she finds surprising, including a popular food item.

Jan 13 โ€ข 23:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ABC
Life & Tech

A British person living in Spain speaks openly about our way of communicating

A British resident in Spain shares candid thoughts on the communication styles in the country, emphasizing the need to adapt to them.

Jan 13 โ€ข 04:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Life & Tech

I moved to London from New Zealand โ€” locals always ask me the same question

After moving from New Zealand to London in 2024, the author reflects on the challenges and rewards of their decision, despite facing uncertainty and fear.

Jan 12 โ€ข 04:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ABC
Life & Tech

A French woman living in Spain denounces the working conditions we have in our country

A French content creator living in Madrid shares her concerns about the labor conditions in Spain despite her love for the country.

Jan 3 โ€ข 01:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ABC
Life & Tech

A British person living in Spain speaks frankly about our way of communicating: 'I have to get used to it'

A British expatriate in Spain shares their candid thoughts on adapting to the Spanish communication style.

Jan 2 โ€ข 09:32 UTC

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