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Hi, I’m Joanna! I moved from my home country Poland to England about 13 years ago. Since then I have also lived in Thailand, Vietnam and Portugal teaching English online and blogging. On my blog you’ll find useful tips and information on how to make your dreams of living abroad and becoming your own boss a reality. Let’s get started!

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Renting a car in Portugal: An easy and cheap way to see the country

December 4, 2019

Renting a car in Portugal is a great way to see the country. Having the four wheels at your disposal allows you to get to the hidden corners of the country and getting off the beaten track. Let’s find out how to rent a car in Portugal – cheap and fast! Writing this post, I […]

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Porto off the beaten path: A few things to do on your next visit

November 27, 2019

Are you going to spend more than a day in Porto? Maybe you are a real explorer wanting to visit hidden gems of this stunning place? Or simply want to escape a crowd of tourists that overtake Porto during summer season? This article is for you. It takes a while to really dig into the […]

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Winter sun: Find your perfect destination for a winter break with the cheapest flight offers

November 4, 2019

Need some vitamin D this winter? Thanks to the cheap flights and last minute offers you can get to an exciting hot destination easily and on the budget. Find out the best destinations for your winter holiday and check how you can save money on your next booking. I don’t like winter, do you? That’s […]

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Follow the Expat: Life in Valencia with Dany

October 30, 2019

This is the third part of Follow the Expat series, where we spend time with people who live away from their home countries. Today we are in Valencia, where we meet with Dany, an American, who has been living here for over a decade. Check out the last post from the series: A walk through […]

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My Travel Diary: How I learned to meditate at Valencia Mindfulness Retreat

October 22, 2019

It’s 2012. I’m sitting on a cushion in a small yoga studio in the suburbs of London. My eyes are closed, my hands are resting on my knees. I am trying to breathe in and out. ‘And now, imagine this lovely, healing energy enveloping your body when you breathe in’ – says my teacher with […]

Diary

My Travel Diary: Staying at Valencia Mindfulness Retreat

October 22, 2019

There are only a few places in the world, where I stayed and which I will remember forever. Valencia Mindfulness Retreat is definitely one of them. I spent 2 days in this amazing city and they were special in every way, also thanks to Thijs and Dany, their amazing hospitality and the lovely B&B they […]

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