Facebook page: Get flash updates and quick notes that complement the longer posts here. “Like” to get the info in your FB newsfeed: www.facebook.com/abridgetospain
Monthly e-news: Get a monthly newsletter about What’s On in Madrid, a selection of exhibits and events plus insider tips on the city. Sign up by email at bridgetospain (at) yahoo.es
Travel differently:
Get beyond the usual tourist visit! Walking tours in Madrid city and surrounding countryside. Participate in scheduled walks September – June, or ask about private tours. Website: www.apinderinspain.com
Travel bookstore in Madrid: My favorite place for travel books and maps. Helpful and very knowledgeable. Website: www.tiendaverde.es
Reference and help sites for expats
Blog Expat: blogs by expats: http://www.blogexpat.com/en/directory.htm This link takes you to their general page, where you can select a topic or a destination. Maybe research your next trip or your next home? If for some reason you get Spanish, there’s a flag link at top right to change language.
Expat focus: website with forums, blogs, expat stories from around the world. Learn about expat living in different countries. http://www.expatfocus.com/
Expat clubs in Madrid: most nationalities have some kind of club, large or small. Some are social, some are service oriented, some are for networking, some are sports related. If you are a foreigner living in Madrid (or elsewhere in Spain or the world!) you really should think about joining – if you find the right group, it can be the difference between loving and hating your time abroad – meet people, learn about your new home and lots, lots, LOTS more! A full list is beyond the scope of this page, but here are two Madrid clubs that are close to my heart:
– International Newcomers Club: English speaking social club, mostly women with a few male members. Many nationalities. Monthly activities, some including spouses. Website: www.incmadrid.org
– American Women’s Club of Madrid: Open to all English speaking women, whatever the nationality. This club does fund-raising work for charity, and has a clubhouse in north-central part of the city. Monthly activities, some including spouses. Website: www.awcmadrid.com
That Other Part of My Life 🙂
Grinnell, Iowa: Fabulous town in central Iowa, my other home! Website: www.grinnelliowa.gov
Grinnell Herald Register: Locally owned and operated newspaper in that fabulous town: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Grinnell-Herald-Register/166824846662196
Health care costs: Ok, this is not Spain or travel, but it is a great resource for sharing information about health care costs in major metro areas in the USA so you can get good health care at good prices. What’s the connection? Family! Website: www.clearhealthcosts.com