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March 22, 2023

The best offline maps: 10 proven services

Offline maps are undoubtedly an important travel assistant. The main thing is not to forget to download the necessary regions in advance.

📍Organic Maps is the spiritual successor of Maps.me, it uses the principle of “Wikipedia”: users mark interesting places. Android, iOS

📍Google Maps - automatically loads part of the terrain that you are constantly browsing. You can manually select a section of the map to download. Android, iOS)

📍Yandex Maps - accurately builds routes in the city, on highways and in the woods. Without the Internet you can not choose an alternative route. Android, iOS

📍2GIS - available in cities of Russia and some CIS countries, as well as in some European cities and the UAE Android, iOS

📍Guru Maps - displays in detail the terrain in places far from the cities. You can build routes for hiking or trophy-raiding in the bogs Android, iOS

📍Polaris - maps dangerous and off-road routes: builds a path off the tracks and in the snow Android, iOS

📍Gaia GPS - maps with ready-made hiking and biking routes. There’s a weather forecast and a “breadcrumb” feature - it’s easier to find your way back Android, iOS

📍Topo Maps - topographic maps for hiking and hunting. Shows hiking routes, tracks the path you’ve traveled, sends a notification when you’re approaching an interesting location. iOS)

📍MapOut - paid maps for hikers and cyclists (iOS).

📍Maps n Trax - you can download a map you took a picture of on your smartphone iOS.

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March 22, 2023

How to fly with a child

Most of the rules of the flight are set by airlines themselves. But there are a few points that almost all carriers follow.

  • Children do not always have to pay for the flight. Usually you can get tickets without a seat for free or buy them at a big discount. As a rule, a child under 2 years without a seat flies free of charge within Russia and with a discount of 90% off the adult fare - abroad. If the child flies with a seat, the ticket is paid at the price of a flight for children under 12 years old.

  • Children under 12 years old receive a discount. It applies to the fare, not to extra fees and taxes. If the discount is 25% of the price of an adult ticket, it will be 15-20% in monetary terms, depending on the amount of fees and taxes.

  • Children under 12 years of age may not fly without an adult. Children under 2 years of age and children with disabilities travel only when accompanied by an adult.

  • Baby food may be taken in the cabin; it is not usually included in hand luggage allowance. Each airline company independently determines the dimensions of the baby carriage and the amount of baby food - it is best to clarify the rules before your flight, so that you are not faced with unexpected restrictions at the airport.

  • The baby carriage must be checked in at the counter at the airport and receive a luggage tag. It is then checked in free of charge, and in many cases you can check it in the aircraft. If the baby carriage is folded to the maximum permitted dimensions for hand luggage, it may be taken on board free of charge.

  • Passengers with children may not sit at the emergency exit. It is prohibited by the safety rules of all airlines: in an emergency situation, the parent will save the child, not help other passengers to get out.

  • A child under 2 years of age may or may not be given an extra child safety belt by the parents. It all depends on the airlines’ rules.

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Feb. 28, 2023

Instructions on how to prove income from remote work for nomad visa

Each country has its own rules and requirements for obtaining digital nomad visa - somewhere it is necessary to show not only a certain income and a contract with clients, but also to have the appropriate education and to be a remote worker in a certain field.

A common condition for applicants for a digital nomad visa is proof of their status as a remote employee of a foreign company/online entrepreneur/freelancer/individual entrepreneur, as well as a certain minimum of permanent income.

● Proof of remote earnings can be
- A contract of employment or an employment contract stating that you can work remotely and the duration of your work
- A contract for services (contract for work), indicating the period of work and remuneration
- official offer with a remote contract, specifying the period of cooperation and amount of remuneration
- founding documents for business owners
- bank statements and documents confirming the receipt of wages or professional fees

To show your income, as a rule, is required for a certain period, for example, for a nomad visa in Hungary - at least the last 6 months before submitting the documents, for Costa Rica will need a bank statement for the year, which shows the arrival of funds in the amount of $3000 per month from sources outside the country. In the UAE, you can apply for a visa if you have an IE registered a year or more before you apply and with the required monthly income.

If you are just setting up a sole proprietorship or self-employment, you must often have at least a few completed and received orders before applying for a digital nomad visa to confirm the regularity of the orders and the right amount of earnings. If the conditions for a nomad visa for a particular country do not specify requirements for the duration of stay as self-employed or the period of IP before applying for a visa, most often you need to show the required amount in the account to stay for a certain time, as well as a bank statement with income for a specific period (often three months and longer).

It is best to check the requirements for the amount of income, the period of movement of funds and specific documents at the official website of the immigration service of the selected country.

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Feb. 19, 2023

Passport multilaterals: Obtaining a Spanish passport through Latin America

How to get the citizenship of Spain in 2 years instead of 10 years?

There is a loophole: Spain allows dual citizenship for citizens of its former colonies in Latin America:

  • Chile
  • Argentine
  • Colombia
  • Peru
  • Paraguay
  • Nicaragua
  • Ecuador
  • Bolivia
  • Guatemala
  • Dominican Republic
  • Costa Rica

For citizens of these states the naturalization period in Spain is reduced to two years, and there is no need to surrender the previous passport. In Argentina and Paraguay - one of the kindest migration laws. You can get a passport after two years in Argentina and three years in Paraguay.

Then we go to Spain, live for two years, get a second citizenship of one of the most desirable countries to move to. That’s some simple math.

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Feb. 19, 2023

Where to look for overseas internships? Part 1

🔘 StudyQA is a free service to find programs and universities around the world. The site has a large catalog of overseas internships, a list of scholarships and grants, a selection of materials to prepare for admission.

🔘 Grantist - here you can find grants for undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate studies, a catalog of international scientific conferences, internships, winter and summer schools.

🔘 Studies&Careers - you can find suitable undergraduate, graduate, MBA, short-term or language courses in a variety of fields, from business, management and finance to architecture and engineering.

🔘 Abroadz - makes immigration easier and more accessible. Helps to enroll in foreign universities, find a job or internship, choose a suitable direction and immigration program, adapt in the new country.

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Feb. 19, 2023

Dual system of education in Germany

Duale Ausbildung (“double training”) is the German system of obtaining specialized secondary education from 1 to 3 years.

▪️ The educational process is arranged as follows: two days you have to sit at the desk, and the rest of the week you have to do an internship at a factory or company.

▪️ Firms conclude a contract with students and pay a salary ranging from 600 € to 1200 € per month.

▪️ Studies usually start in spring and late summer. It is better to look for vacancies six months to a year in advance, otherwise all the good ones will already be taken.

▪️ Under this system foreigners can study regardless of age.

▪️ The requirements are minimal - high school diploma and German B1 level.

▪️ The program makes it possible to master the following professions that are in demand in Germany: nurse, educator, salesperson, insurance agent, car mechanic, cook etc.

▪️ At the end of the course you get a state diploma which you can work with in Germany and other EU countries.

What you have to do
- find a job: azubi.de, aubi-plus.de, ausbildung.de, de.indeed.com, azubiyo.de.
- Apply with the following documents: translation of school certificates into German, CV, motivation letter.
- Take an online test from the employer.
- The interview: Usually takes place in person, but if you are not ready to come to Germany, you can try to arrange an online meeting. But not all companies will agree to this.

▪️ After that you can get a visa category D, which entitles you to a long-term stay in Germany.

💡 Tip: The more responses you get, the better your chances of getting a positive result. You should be prepared in advance for the fact that the selection process is not quick and sometimes you have to wait for an answer for months.

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Feb. 19, 2023

Five reasons to study in the Netherlands

If you are looking for a country where you can study in English, get a scholarship and a prestigious education, take a look at the Netherlands.

✔️ High level of education
According to QS World University Rankings 2022, 13 universities in the Netherlands are among the top 350 in the world.

✔️ Inexpensive tuition fees
Studying in the Netherlands is less expensive than in the UK and the USA. Undergraduate studies for non-EU students cost an average of €6,000 to €15,000 per year, undergraduate studies from €8,000 to €20,000 per year + it’s easier to get funding here.

✔️ Scholarships for international students
Scholarship programs cover part or all of your studies at local universities. See the website Study In Holland for an up-to-date list of institutions.

✔️ Local people speak English
Many people in the Netherlands do speak English fluently, even though the official language in the country is Dutch.

✔️ Can stay in the country after your studies
Within three years after graduation or a doctoral degree, a graduate can apply for the Orientation Year for Highly Educated Persons program. It allows you to stay in the country legally and find a job.

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Feb. 14, 2023

A detailed guide to local job search sites

📌 Armenia
- Careercenter.am (Russian, English, Armenian)
- HR.am (English, Armenian)
- Job.am (English, Armenian)
- Staff.am (Russian, English, Armenian, app in Google Play, App Store)

📌 Georgia
- Jobs.ge (English, Georgian)
- HR.ge (English, Georgian)
- Jober.ge (Russian, English, Georgian, app Google Play)
- Myjobs.ge (Russian, English, Georgian)

📌 United Kingdom
- Reed.co.uk (English, Google Play, App Store)
- Timewise Jobs (English)
- Totaljobs (English, Google Play, App Store)

📌 Germany
- Arbeitsagentur.de (German, partly English)
- Connecticum.de (German)
- Stellennanzeigen.de (German)
- Stepstone.de (German, app Google Play, App Store)

📌 Kazakhstan
- GorodRabot.kz (Russian language)
- Enbek.kz (Russian, Kazakh, application Google Play, App Store)
- Qyzmet.kz (Russian)

📌 The Netherlands
- Nationale Vacaturebank(Dutch)
- Werk.nl (Dutch)

📌 OAE
- Bayt.com (English, French, Arabic, app Google Play, App Store)
- Chatru.com (Russian)
- Dubai Careers (English, Arabic), app Google Play, App Store)
- Dubizzle (English, Arabic, Google Play, App Store)
- GulfTalent (English, Arabic, Google Play, App Store)

📌 Portugal
- ITJobs.pt (English, Portuguese)
- Net-Empregos (Portuguese)
- Sapo (Portuguese, app Google Play, App Store)

📌 Serbia
- Lako do posla (English, Serbian, app Google Play, App Store)
- Nzs.gov (Serbian)
- Poslovi Infostud (Serbian language, AppGallery application)
- Poslovi.rs (Serbian language)

📌 USA
- CareerBuilder(English, Google Play, App Store)
- CoolWorks (English)
- Ladders(English)

📌 Turkey
- İşkur (English, Turkish)
- Kariyer.net (Turkish, app Google Play, App Store)
- Secretcv (Turkish, Google Play, App Store)
- Yenibiris (Turkish, Google Play, App Store)

📌 France
- Leboncoin (French, app Google Play, App Store)
- Pole emploi (French, app Google Play, App Store)
- Qapa (French, app Google Play, App Store)

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