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Category: Moving tips

10 things to know before moving abroad

Moving abroad is exciting, life-changing, and full of unknowns. But before you pack your bags and jump into a new country, there are a few things you need to know, the practical, the emotional, and the things no one really talks about.

Published 26 November 2025
Categorized as Moving tips Tagged Europe, guide, moving abroad, Spain, tips, Travel

Apartment hunting in Barcelona

Hola! Today I want to write and give tips on how to find an apartment in Barcelona. I think that Barcelona is one of the hardest cities in Europe to find an apartment especially if you have a budget and aren’t from Barcelona or Spain. I have been living in Barcelona for 1,5 years now,… Continue reading Apartment hunting in Barcelona

Published 25 April 2024
Categorized as Moving tips

How to move to Spain

Hola! For a very long time I wanted to move to Spain, to be more specific, I wanted to live in Barcelona. A few months ago this finally happened. On 21st of July I moved to Barcelona 🙂

Published 19 November 2022
Categorized as Moving tips Tagged Barcelona, Europe, How to, How to move to spain, Move abroad, Moving, Spain, Travel

hello,

I am Bodien. I love to travel, and with this blog I hope to inspire you to travel more.

enjoy reading my blog :)

Suitcase essentials

Suitcase essentials

What I’d do differently if I moved abroad again

What I’d do differently if I moved abroad again

The moving abroad journal I wish I had

The moving abroad journal I wish I had

How to find an apartment in Spain

How to find an apartment in Spain

Barcelona 5 day itinerary

Barcelona 5 day itinerary

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

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 and important documents, there’s a lot to manage. That’s where My Moving Abroad Journal comes in.

This isn’t just a…

bodienduijvestijn's avatar by bodienduijvestijn 13 April 20267 April 2026
Why I made the Moving Abroad journal

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 my parents, so there was a lot to get used to.

It’s a lot to take in, being on…

bodienduijvestijn's avatar by bodienduijvestijn 8 April 20267 April 2026
Recommendations of the month

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 🙂

bodienduijvestijn's avatar by bodienduijvestijn 7 April 2026
Meet the “classic” moving abroad journal

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 style. The ‘Classic’ Moving Abroad Journal is created for those who prefer a clean, strong, and timeless look. With a…

bodienduijvestijn's avatar by bodienduijvestijn 1 April 2026
Favorite coffee spots in Barcelona

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 🙂

bodienduijvestijn's avatar by bodienduijvestijn 28 March 202627 March 2026
Meet the “clean girl” moving abroad journal

Meet the “clean girl” moving abroad journal

A few weeks ago, I published my first journal on Amazon: My Moving Abroad Journal. Since then, I’ve created a few additional editions, including a minimalist ‘clean girl’ version.

While the content remains the same, each edition is designed with its own unique aesthetic. The ‘clean girl’ Moving Abroad Journal is perfect for those who…

bodienduijvestijn's avatar by bodienduijvestijn 26 March 2026
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