Mark
@shaka1976
English looking for information about Portugal
Forum posts
45
Contacts
5
About me
English
Lives in Barcelona
Speaks Native English, Spanish beginner
Registration: 28 February 2010
Exporting UK cars to SPAIN by Mrupnorth
Hello, I am really struggling to find out what it will cost me to import my cars to Spain, can anyone provide a phone number? BMW 3 series 12 plate. Co2 Band 3 CO2 emission (g/km)111-120 Annual 拢30.00 Ford S-Max Titanium FORD S-Max, ...
As I understand the cost vary from region to region, This may help a bit Read More
Pregnancy in Barcelona
We are a little bit out of the city but I know of a few expats living in Icaria with young children. Also we have the NHS pregnancy book if its of any help to you. Read More
Relocating to Spain from USA by minnesota2012
Hello! I am Amber and my husband is Shawn. We live in Minnesota, USA and are moving to Barcelona Jan 1st 2013. We have never been there before but are planning a trip in Oct. It is a bit scary but we are excited about the adventure! We would love ...
Look here Kyero Read More
new chap
Not sure how much luck you'll have finding a job as a mechanic in BCN, especially because of the language. You might have more luck in one of the towns along the coast where there is more of an established expat community. Even if you do speak ... Read More
Relocating to Spain from USA by minnesota2012
Hello! I am Amber and my husband is Shawn. We live in Minnesota, USA and are moving to Barcelona Jan 1st 2013. We have never been there before but are planning a trip in Oct. It is a bit scary but we are excited about the adventure! We would love ...
Hello, and welcome if you have any questions pm me. I'm English but my wife is Spanish, I also have a brother and his family that live in Minnesota. Read More
Pregnancy in Barcelona
If you have any specific questions let me know, we had our first 6 weeks ago. Read More
looking for people to do outdoor activities in Bcn
I found this while looking to make friends, though not tried it. Classic Sailing Read More
CATALUNYA need base for our bus to explore and purchase property
Hi did you ever buy a place in Catalunya??? Read More
Expats in Barcelona
Have you tried ACS in Cerdanyola they are always looking for english speakers. Read More
Buying a car by tulb
I am just about to move to Barcelona and am thinking of buying a cheap run around car just to travel round the city and make the odd trip out to other cities. Can anyone recommend a good website (i.e.the spanish equivalent of autotrader) so I can ...
Personally I would use public transport to get around the city and hire a car if you ever want to go further afield. I once paid more for an evening's parking than I did for a meal for two. We need a car as we live outside the city but whenever we ... Read More
19 year old-danish girl looking for a job.
ACS always seems to be looking for international people. Read More
soundproofing a flat
Draft excluder around the doors and windows usually works wonders.....and its cheap Read More
Marmite in Barcelona
My jar has finally ran out anyone know where I can buy more in Barcelona?? Read More
Room in Barcelona - Cerdanyola del Valles
Are you going to work at ACS? If so I can ask a few people I know that work there? Read More
meet up in Sentmenat by arrufat74
Hello Im Jaume froma town at 30 km from Barcelona and if any expact is interested in knowing more about Catalunya I could show them the mountains around my little town! there is a bus called Sagales that goes from Pla莽a Tetuan (Barcelona) to ...
I live in Castellar del Valles the next town along. Read More
Please please, some help needed !
I stayed here before cheap and central. Bahia Read More
Broadband Internet provider recommendations??
We went with Jazztel in the end because they sent us an offer that didn't tie us in to a years contract. So if they prove troublesome we will just change companies. I'll keep you updated!!! Read More
Broadband Internet provider recommendations??
I need to get my Broadband sorted as my current methods of surfing are becoming a bit of a pain (USB dongle & Library). Can anyone make any recommendations? I see Jazztel advertising a lot on the TV for 聙200 a year. Anyone use them? Read More
Racism in Barcelona. by EdMontreal
I normally prefer posting things that are positive, but unfortunately this one is not one of those. As I explained, I am Canadian/Mexican. If you see my picture you will understand what I am talking about. Anyway, since I am in Spain I have received ...
Ok I understand what you say but you have to understand that immigrants do cause a lot of trouble here.What a load of racist nonsense.How many immigrants commit crime here? What percentage? What percentage of crimes are committed by ... Read More
seeking practical advice about getting NIE/Certificado by andyTHEO
Hello all I am a British citizen planning to move to Barcelona in a few weeks. I've read about procedures and now I'd like some practical information about residence formalities, which in my case is obtaining the NIE number and the "Certificado ...
Thanks guys. Can anyone tell me what the "Certificado" is? It can't be that useful because apparently it's not valid as ID - you still have to show your passport.It the same as a NI number in the UK. Also I went late in the afternoon to get ... Read More
seeking practical advice about getting NIE/Certificado by andyTHEO
Hello all I am a British citizen planning to move to Barcelona in a few weeks. I've read about procedures and now I'd like some practical information about residence formalities, which in my case is obtaining the NIE number and the "Certificado ...
Ok I will try to help, this is how I got my NIE. Went to the local Police Station that issues the numbers. In my case Sabadell, I was given the form which I completed giving my girlfriends address and my passport as proof of ID. Handed it back and ... Read More
Satelite dish?
I think the only way to get American channels is via a Slingbox or using a US proxyserver. You can google both easily, to see how they work. Read More
Racism in Barcelona. by EdMontreal
I normally prefer posting things that are positive, but unfortunately this one is not one of those. As I explained, I am Canadian/Mexican. If you see my picture you will understand what I am talking about. Anyway, since I am in Spain I have received ...
Ok I understand what you say but you have to understand that immigrants do cause a lot of trouble here. I've been spending a lot of time in Barcelona for the last 4 or so years but only lived here a few months and due to my friends have met a wide ... Read More
Marcus Evans?? Anyone ever worked there? by shaka1976
Ok after settling here I now need a job. So have been applying all over the place for career related jobs and getting no where. So I have now started to look at the generic international recruiters. One name that has come up is MARCUS EVANS. It ...
Dude , This company is a well known marketing company. As my flatmate is also working at this same place so somehow i have come to know about this place. Cheers , SougataBut does your flatmate recommend it as a place to work? Read More
heyy expats!!!lany suggestion to do some activities together!! by ozlem
Hi I'm Ozlem. I'm living in Barcelona since september. Before, I was living in Madrid for 1.5 year. Here I'm studying acting and writing a thesis in Sociology of Fine Arts...Actually, it was easier in madrid to make friends and enjoy the activities ...
Good job I bought a thermos with me then when I moved. I usually find I get very hot anyway. So flying in cooler temps is not a problem. What kites have you got? Mine is a 4m Ozone Flow, basically a good beginners kite. Read More
heyy expats!!!lany suggestion to do some activities together!! by ozlem
Hi I'm Ozlem. I'm living in Barcelona since september. Before, I was living in Madrid for 1.5 year. Here I'm studying acting and writing a thesis in Sociology of Fine Arts...Actually, it was easier in madrid to make friends and enjoy the activities ...
I have a 4m Power kite which I've not used since I've been here. If anyone wants to meet at the beach one weekend we can get it out and have a play. Read More
Marcus Evans?? Anyone ever worked there?
Ok after settling here I now need a job. So have been applying all over the place for career related jobs and getting no where. So I have now started to look at the generic international recruiters. One name that has come up is MARCUS EVANS. It ... Read More
Dr. Pepper in Barcelona??? by applejacks111
Hello folks! I actually live in Madrid and I got notified I麓ll be transfer to Barcelona; my question is; here in Madrid I can get american groceries & Dr. Pepper at this store called TasteofAmerica; but when I live in Barcelona is there anywhere I ...
If you are that desperate I can buy you a case when I go back to England at Christmas!!!! Read More
EXPAT BLOG party - 16/10 by JPope
Last months meetup was good fun, so it's probably about time to do it again. I'm proposing that we meet up in a pub somewhere on Saturday 16th October. We should have a think about the venue, as it was a bit loud to converse last time, and some ...
We will try and come along again. I need to speak English with a native again and soon......before I go mad!!!! Read More
Moving to Barcelona - Currently in Asia by cww
Hi to all, I am looking for some help from the Barcelona expat community. We are a family of four, two kids under 5, and are looking at relocating from Asia to Spain in 2011. We have lived in Asia for S uears and would like to be closer to family ...
You could try looking at places in and around Sabadell. Which is easy commuting distance to the centre of Barcelona by car or train. Read More
EXPAT BLOG party - 11/09 by CatrionaM
hi everyone! i'm proposing another meeting for all those in barcelona that are looking to make friends. some people already met in july and i heard that they had a great time. how does everyone feel about Saturday 11th september? one member even ...
Me and the girlfriend will be coming along. Read More
Best way to move from UK to BCN by shaka1976
I'm going to be moving to BCN in August but haven't decided the best way to move my belongings. I don't have masses of belonging just a few small items of furniture, clothes and personal stuff. Its to much to take on the plane so thought about ...
Current plan is: Home-Dover-Calais/Dunkerque-Orleans(overnight)-Clermont Ferrand-Millau(bridge)-Perpignan-Barcelona Not necessarily in a great hurry to get the trip so going to take it steady and enjoy the scenery. Read More
Best way to move from UK to BCN by shaka1976
I'm going to be moving to BCN in August but haven't decided the best way to move my belongings. I don't have masses of belonging just a few small items of furniture, clothes and personal stuff. Its to much to take on the plane so thought about ...
After a lot of messing about I've decided that driving is the easiest/most cost effective way. So I've bought myself a LHD camper in the UK and I'm planning to drive that down within the next week or so. Read More
Best way to move from UK to BCN by shaka1976
I'm going to be moving to BCN in August but haven't decided the best way to move my belongings. I don't have masses of belonging just a few small items of furniture, clothes and personal stuff. Its to much to take on the plane so thought about ...
After some of the silly quotes I had I think driving is the only way. Just need to decide whether to take my UK car or get a lift to Calais then hire a van in France. As I could drop it off in Perpignan. Read More
Best way to move from UK to BCN
I'm going to be moving to BCN in August but haven't decided the best way to move my belongings. I don't have masses of belonging just a few small items of furniture, clothes and personal stuff. Its to much to take on the plane so thought about ... Read More
Moving to BCN in June 2010 by GuestPoster10236
Hey everyone! I'll be moving to BCN for work starting June and would love to meet new people. I was an exchange student in BCN from Jan-April of this year and just finished my graduate program in the US. Would love to meet people who love outdoor ...
I'm also moving to BCN in June, so would be good to meet up. I also don't speak the language but trying to learn. I've been doing Ashtanga yoga for the last two years, so would like to carry it on when I'm there. Read More
any1 want a couple of new friends? by neilybuck
hey how's it goin? my girlfriend catriona and i r moving to barcelona in september we have posted a few times on here before. we r coming 2 barcelona in july for 2 weeks 2 view apartments before we move in september (we cant stay from july until ...
I'm moving to Barcelona (Castellar) in June, to live with my Spanish girlfriend. So will be happy for some friends from back home. Feel free to message me!! Read More
Volunteer work in Barcelona?
Ok I will be moving to Barcelona soon but unfortunately I cannot get a transfer with work due to the current economic situation. So I will have to find another job, but my Spanish is poor. What I'm thinking is that I could do some volunteer work. A) ... Read More