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Mark

@shaka1976

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English looking for information about Portugal

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English

Lives in Barcelona

Speaks Native English, Spanish beginner

Registration: 28 February 2010

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Mark
shaka1976 replied to a thread
10 years ago
Mrupnorth

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 £30.00 Ford S-Max Titanium FORD S-Max, ...

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As I understand the cost vary from region to region, This may help a bit Read More

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shaka1976 replied to a thread
12 years ago
Christine

Pregnancy in Barcelona by Christine

Hi, could you please share advice and tips about pregnancy in Barcelona? Who are the best gynecologists for pregnancy follow-ups? Which hospitals or clinics would you recommend to give birth in Barcelona? Thanks a lot in advance for ...

Mark

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

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shaka1976 replied to a thread
12 years ago
minnesota2012

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 ...

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Look here Kyero Read More

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shaka1976 replied to a thread
12 years ago
paddynova

new chap by paddynova

paddy here going to barcelona in 3 weeks on holiday hoping to find a job in mechanics or anything else i am a 24yr old quailified mechanic any help be great :)

Mark

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

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shaka1976 replied to a thread
12 years ago
minnesota2012

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 ...

Mark

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

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shaka1976 replied to a thread
12 years ago
Christine

Pregnancy in Barcelona by Christine

Hi, could you please share advice and tips about pregnancy in Barcelona? Who are the best gynecologists for pregnancy follow-ups? Which hospitals or clinics would you recommend to give birth in Barcelona? Thanks a lot in advance for ...

Mark

If you have any specific questions let me know, we had our first 6 weeks ago. Read More

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shaka1976 replied to a thread
12 years ago
hikingbcn

looking for people to do outdoor activities in Bcn by hikingbcn

Hello all, I'm a 40 years old woman, living in Barcelona, I love sport, nature, hiking, traveling ... I have been here a few years and looking for friends to share out-doors events .. I am forming a group of people to do weekend trips in the ...

Mark

I found this while looking to make friends, though not tried it. Classic Sailing Read More

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shaka1976 replied to a thread
12 years ago
greenwombles

CATALUNYA need base for our bus to explore and purchase property by greenwombles

hello we have sold our 7 acre smallholding in east yorkshire keeping 2.5 acres of land to park when in england. for the past 12 months we have converted a double decker bus into a motorhome for ourselves the two children (under 2yrs)and our dogs.we ...

Mark

Hi did you ever buy a place in Catalunya??? Read More

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shaka1976 replied to a thread
12 years ago
Itch

Expats in Barcelona by Itch

Hola fellow expats, Moved to Barcelona a few months ago from Manchester, England and not had much luck finding a job or fellow expats so i joined the forum in search for some hope. It would be nice to maybe meet up for a few drinks with some of ...

Mark

Have you tried ACS in Cerdanyola they are always looking for english speakers. Read More

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shaka1976 replied to a thread
12 years ago
tulb

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 ...

Mark

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

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shaka1976 replied to a thread
13 years ago
CharlotteGuerriero

19 year old-danish girl looking for a job. by CharlotteGuerriero

so i moved to barcelona 2 months ago, and i really want to get a job like right away. i know it's not the easiest place to be when your young and want to work. but if anybody knows something, please contact me. I would really appreciate it.

Mark

ACS always seems to be looking for international people. Read More

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shaka1976 replied to a thread
13 years ago
raval18

soundproofing a flat by raval18

Hi I have just moved to a flat in Barcelona and am struggling with the street noise and the rumble of the metro. Does anyone know any good soundproofing companies and/or any DIY tips to reduce the noise. I live in Sants on the top floor but it is ...

Mark

Draft excluder around the doors and windows usually works wonders.....and its cheap Read More

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shaka1976 created a thread
13 years ago

Marmite in Barcelona

My jar has finally ran out anyone know where I can buy more in Barcelona?? Read More

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shaka1976 replied to a thread
13 years ago
Mayais

Room in Barcelona - Cerdanyola del Valles by Mayais

Hello, I about to move to Barcelona and I am looking for room Cerdanyola del Valles. I know this area is located near my workplace however looking on Websites I cant find anything. :( Can anyone help me? Thank you

Mark

Are you going to work at ACS? If so I can ask a few people I know that work there? Read More

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shaka1976 replied to a thread
13 years ago
arrufat74

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 Plaça Tetuan (Barcelona) to ...

Mark

I live in Castellar del Valles the next town along. Read More