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Trying to find an English-speaking doctor in a foreign country, can feel like a really challenging task — we know all about it.
The last thing you wanna do when you need medical advice right away, is to search for a specialist for hours.
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Here are a couple of tips so you can find the help you need:

• Doctoralia is a global platform that connects patients to healthcare professionals.
  You can search for any specialist, read reviews, send messages, and book appointments.
  If you're covered by private health insurance, choose the insurance company and you'll see which specialists work together with them.
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• A couple of hospitals and medical health centers that we recommend are:
  Hospital & medical center Quirónsalud, Medicality, My Medica, Medcare and hospital IMED Valencia.
  Just make sure you give them a call or send a message to ask if the doctors that you're looking for speak English.
  We've made a Google Maps list as well and will update it from time to time, so do check that out!
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• If you have access to the public health system, ask your GP if they know of any English-speaking specialists. But keep in mind that you usually need a referral.

• Facebook groups are always a great source of information. The group ‘Expats in Valencia’ is full of recommendations, just search for "English-speaking doctor" and you'll find plenty of answers.
  

Ever walked around the streets of Valencia and thought: "hey, that piece of furniture doesn't deserve a trip to the dumping ground!"

We definitely have.

In fact, our homes are full of second-hand items, thanks to the people who leave their old furniture on the streets.

If that isn't really your thing, don't worry...
There are many other ways to find second-hand treasures.

• We absolutely love Wallapop!
  This is an online marketplace where you can buy and sell second-hand goods. It works best on your phone.

• Flea markets are full of unique pieces.
  We've created a guide so you can see where and when they take place.
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• You'll often find people offering their furniture in the Facebook group: Expats in Valencia. Sometimes they even offer it for free.

Valencia is a very bike-friendly city! It's full of cycle paths and bike rentals.
So, there are many options to choose from:

• Valenbisi is Valencia's public bike-sharing system.
  It's available 24 hours a day and 365 days a year. Currently, there are 275 Valenbisi stations throughout the city. It's a really convenient and cheap bike rental option.
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• Verrassend Valencia offers comfortable Cortina bikes, e-bikes, tandems, and electric cargo bikes
  If you’ve decided to stay in this beautiful city for a longer period of time, you can also choose to lease a bike (for at least 3 months).

• Sisi, from The Orange Guide, organizes fun bike tours. She's an official tour guide and knows all the ins and outs of the city. Everything will be taken care of, so you don't have to rent a bike yourself. A yummy surprise will be waiting for you as well... sounds good, right?

• In popular areas such as El Carmen and Ruzafa, you'll stumble upon many bike rentals. Just take a peek and ask what they have to offer :-)

There are plenty of dog & cat lovers who would love to take care of your furry friend(s) :-) You decide if you wanna leave it up to a professional.
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A few tips:

- Check out Valencia Pet Sitter on Facebook.  They offer pet sitting and dog walking services. Their personal approach has warmed many people's hearts.
To make everything go smoothly, they plan a meet & greet with you first.

- Rover is an online platform where people offer pet care services for dogs and cats in your neighborhood. It's easy, quick and trustworthy.

- If you're looking for a flexible pet sitter, contact Petluditos on Instagram. Nelly, the owner, is very friendly and reliable. She has lots of good reviews and shares useful content, bonus!

- You can always reach out to our community by sending a message in our Telegram group. Someone might be very interested in helping you and your pet!

We've created a step-by-step guide for you! Read all about it here.

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