There are seemingly endless possibilities when it comes to day trips from Madrid—Segovia, Toledo, and Cuenca to name a few—so is a day trip to Ávila in Castilla…
Christmas has officially arrived in Spain, which means there are Christmas lights, markets, and of course, traditional Spanish Christmas desserts! Spain, like every country, has their very own…
Many people dream of living in a different country and being able to travel and experience new things every single weekend. While that’s definitely possible—assuming your bank account…
There are so many fun things to do in Madrid, which is why it’s one of the best cities to visit in Spain! One of the things most…
If you’re a history buff, enjoy old architecture and art, interested in something called a “ghost station,” and are into free things to do in Madrid, visiting Andén…
It has officially been 2 months since we first arrived in Madrid. It’s hard to believe it’s been that long as time has just flown by. Since our…
Most people visiting Madrid either stay in the city, or opt for more popular day trips from Madrid, like Toledo or Segovia. In fact, many don’t even consider…
If you are thinking of teaching English in Spain as an auxiliar de conversación, you are probably wondering, ‘What will a day in the life of an Auxiliar…
As moving abroad has been a huge step in our lives—both challenging and rewarding—we wanted to start monthly updates on how life is abroad. We thought it would…
All the excitement of moving to Spain to teach English and live in a foreign country can come crashing down very fast when you are trying to figure…
Madrid is full of hidden secret spots that most of us would walk right past if we didn’t know about them. One of these hidden gems is buying…
Well, it’s official! We have landed in Madrid and officially live here now! It was quite a whirlwind of a last week in the US with wrapping up…
If you are searching for instructions on how to apply for a Spanish student visa at the Chicago Consulate of Spain, chances are you are either studying abroad…