• Suitcase essentials

    The perfect finds for traveling & moving abroad. In 2022, I packed up my life and moved to Barcelona, and I quickly learned just how important it is to have the right gear for moving… Read more

  • What I’d do differently if I moved abroad again

    Moving abroad teaches you a lot, not just about a new country, but about yourself too. Looking back, there are definitely a few things I would handle differently if I had the chance to do… Read more

  • The moving abroad journal I wish I had

    Moving abroad is exciting, overwhelming, and full of moments you don’t expect, and honestly, I wish I had a place to capture all of it. Not just the big milestones, but everything in between. That’s… Read more

  • How to find an apartment in Spain

    Finding an apartment in Spain can feel like a full-time job at first… but once you understand the system, it gets a lot easier. The first thing to know: the market moves FAST, especially in… Read more

  • Barcelona 5 day itinerary

    This 5-day itinerary is designed to help you experience the best of Barcelona without rushing. It combines must-see highlights like the Sagrada Família and Park Güell with local neighborhoods, hidden corners, and time to slow… Read more

  • How “My moving abroad journal” can make your move abroad smoother

    Moving to a new country is exciting, but let’s be honest, it can also be chaotic, stressful, and overwhelming. From finding a place to live and dealing with bureaucracy to keeping track of your belongings… Read more

  • Why I made the Moving Abroad journal

    In 2022 I moved to Spain, from The Netherlands. Not only did I move to another country, it was also my first time living on my own. Back in The Netherlands I always lived with… Read more

  • Recommendations of the month

    Here are my recommendations from March, I hope you can find the time to check out at least one of them. They are worth it 🙂 Read more

  • Meet the “classic” moving abroad journal

    After publishing three editions of my Moving Abroad Journal, I’m excited to introduce the fourth: the ‘Classic’ edition. While the content remains the same across all versions, each edition is designed with its own unique… Read more

  • Favorite coffee spots in Barcelona

    Barcelona is a city where new spots pop up almost every day, so my list of favorites is always changing. Here are my current go-to coffee spots 🙂 Read more

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I’m Bodien, a girl who loves to travel and currently lives in Barcelona. I love to share my trips and adventures. So if you love to get inspired to travel, get tips for different destinations and want to know how it is to live in Barcelona, then check out my blog 🙂

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