I’ve now been working from home for the past 7 weeks. What I wouldn’t give to leg it through Principe Pío station for the cercanías train. To those with online Zoom classes, I feel your pain.
Tag: Spain
8. Surviving lockdown
I miss 2019. 2020 has been a bit of a mad one to be quite honest with you. I’m going to share what’s worked for me at home so I can make sure I keep on keepin’ on.
7. Culturally richer, financially not
I was enjoying life in Madrid, listening to music on my balcony and watching crowds of people walk by, but coronavirus said ‘NO’
5. What it’s like to be an English Language Assistant in Madrid
If you’re considering the role, I highly recommend it. Aside from learning and loving the language and local culture, navigating life in a foreign country will give you ample opportunities to work hard and play hard.
Read on to find out what to expect as a language assistant!
3. New year, new flat
Welcome to the new decade, what are you going to do? To look forward, you must first look back, so I take a look at the defining parts of my first months in Madrid, from my Royal next-door neighbours to making new friends…
2. The big adventure! Some things to know…
September 2019 – Madrid!
Some things that I think you should know before you go:
1. Where to get help with paperwork, printing and getting a Spanish SIM card
2. Making new friends
3. Getting around Madrid
4. The NIE
