Cheap Airlines out of Madrid
While Madrid is a fantastic city to live in with more than plenty to see and do, its still nice to jet off now and then…for next to nothing. I tell you, as an American, it gets addicting…this whole...
View ArticleYou know you miss Spain when..(as an American)
We’ve enjoyed living in Spain, but we ended up taking a short trip back to the states to see our family (especially our dog), and have a Spain appreciation trip. I don’t know if its been the seven...
View ArticleBeing Streetsmart in Madrid
In the past we’ve written posts about the metro, buses and train systems here, but after living in Madrid for almost a year you start to catch on to a couple of things here. (yeah, I know it took me a...
View ArticleA Trip to the Post Office or Correos
I had just moved to Madrid when I realized that I needed to have my mom send a package to me from home. In about a week I received a slip in our mail slot to pick up the package, and thus began my...
View ArticleWeekend Away: Zaragoza
Last week we ducked out of Madrid to Zaragoza for the, Fiestas del Pilar, a massive Spanish festival whose roots date back to like 40 AD. The Virgin Mary appeared to St James the Apostle on a marble...
View ArticleRiding the Metro in Madrid
After spending the last 11 years living in Seattle – a city who’s transportation system is limited by lots of water (i.e. no underground trains) and can’t seem to gain the critical public support it...
View ArticleTwo Years in Madrid
This past September 15th marked my two year anniversary in Madrid. This milestone (which came incredibly quickly by the way) prompted me to do some reflecting about life and learning since moving to...
View ArticleThe Road to an Abono Joven
Guiri Guest Laura is a recently-arrived English Language and Culture Assistant. She graduated from university in the Spring and is exploring the options that Madrid has to offer for her varying...
View ArticleAndén Cero – a metro museum
Madrid’s metro system is one of the largest and best metropolitan rail systems in the world. Built in 1919, the Madrid metro was born out of the necessity to connect its citizens in a rapidly-growing...
View ArticleIn search of snow
Though it may not feel like it this week, believe it or not it isn’t summer in Madrid. Down here in the city it’s sunny and warm and it seems like spring has come a bit earlier than expected. However,...
View ArticleThe top 5 things to do when moving to Madrid
Moving to a new country/city is a pretty big deal, and it can be difficult to figure out what to do first in the face of a giant to do list. With this in mind, I’ve put together a list … Continue...
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Gluten free guide to Madrid: Part 1
Hey Guiris! Are you gluten-free and not sure how to handle a new city? I sat down with a few of my classmates from AIL Madrid this week to put together the ultimate gluten free guide to Madrid, with...
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Madrid: St Patrick’s Day 2016!
Hey guiris! Are you starting to get that spring fever? Looking to let those ants out of your pants and get a little weird? Well, we at The Guide have a treat in store for you: a list of St Patrick’s...
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A week under the Málaga sun
Hey Guiris! With spring weather coming at us full blast, I’d like to share a little about my recent experience in Málaga for those of you who are itching for some beach time: I´d been working in Madrid...
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Se Habla Español, Madrid’s newest Spanish program
Hey guiris! Continuing with our tradition of language school reviews, here’s a bit about Madrid’s newest solution to learning Spanish– Se Habla Español. While not a traditional Spanish school, Se Habla...
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American Folk Singer, Alex Smith, Live at Sala Buho Real!
Alex Smith, one of the most promising young folk singers coming up in the States right now, will perform live In Madrid at Sala Buho Real on Wednesday, May 4, 2016 at 20:00: this is the perfect...
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Crushing on Mercado El Huerto de Lucas
Before arriving in Madrid, I wasn’t sure what the mercado culture was like here but, within a few months after my arrival, I found I had fallen completely in love with it. First, with the most famous...
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Making friends in Madrid Part 2: Noche de Copas!
Andrea is a guest blogger, Madrid enthusiast, and AIL Madrid evening course student. Her tips on making friends in Madrid are invaluable! I arrived in Madrid two months ago and already feel sad when I...
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Spanish evening class at AIL Madrid
Andrea is a guest blogger, Madrid enthusiast, and AIL Madrid evening course student. As a French girl who just recently arrived in Madrid, she faced to some linguistic issues that led her to take AIL...
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Vintage Madrid
When I arrived in Madrid I was surprised not only by its young and international vibe. The huge mix of cultures and the abundance of the trendy spots found in the Spanish capital amazed me. Like in...
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