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Madrid Student Welcome Day 2019

19/09/19 - Madrid Student Welcome Day 2019 Comentario(s)

helpHousing welcomes you to Madrid! We are happy to welcome you to the most lively and vibrant city in Europe! Are you ready to live a mind-blowing, ...

We are looking for you!

08/08/19 - We are looking for you! Comentario(s)

Hi, It's your moment! We are looking for a new front desk member for Madrid and Valencia, a student interested in remunerated traineeship and in a po...

What you cannot miss in August!

07/08/19 - What you cannot miss in August! Comentario(s)

Hey readers, If you were wondering what you cannot miss in August, don’t worry we’ve got a plan for you. This month in our agenda w...

Learning Spanish in Madrid

31/07/19 - Learning Spanish in Madrid Comentario(s)

Hola reader, Are you a student or young worker looking to get into Spanish? Then why not get In2Spanish? If you want to learn the S...

Artists of Madrid

24/07/19 - Artists of Madrid Comentario(s)

Hello readers, In our cultural column this time around we’re going to take a look at some of Madrid’s well-known artists and the di...

Tips to survive in a shared flat

17/07/19 - Tips to survive in a shared flat Comentario(s)

Hola readers, We are finally going to write about something we probably know better than any other issue: shared flats! If you’ve ...

Homemade lemonade

10/07/19 - Homemade lemonade Comentario(s)

Hola readers, Blistering heat blows through the streets of Madrid, making us head to local pools or blast the air conditioning. If you�...

What you cannot miss in July - Pride 2019

03/07/19 - What you cannot miss in July - Pride 2019 Comentario(s)

Hello readers, Here is what you cannot miss in July! Summer has fully hit Madrid and our agenda is full of fun. Moreover, this month is quite ...

Madrid by night

26/06/19 - Madrid by night Comentario(s)

Hello readers, Madrid is a beautiful city by day, but it goes through an incredible transformation when the sun goes down. When you’re done...

Barrio Chamartín

19/06/19 - Barrio Chamartín Comentario(s)

Hello readers, The hot weather is here, but we can’t stop our walk through the several and beautiful neighbourhoods in Madrid. So, let’s go on!Ba...

Homemade ice cream

12/06/19 - Homemade ice cream Comentario(s)

Homemade ice cream, the creamy treat we all deserve. When we were kids, we all loved a big bowl of ice cream on a hot day; now, you may be more likely...

What you cannot miss in June!

05/06/19 - What you cannot miss in June! Comentario(s)

Ven What You Cannot Miss in June! Dear reader, here’s what you cannot miss in June! The heat is here and only getting stron...

Tips for cheap travel

29/05/19 - Tips for cheap travel Comentario(s)

Hello Readers, While in Madrid, you may find yourselves needing to travel around the city but wanting to travel around the world. Today, we have a fe...

Pools in Madrid

22/05/19 - Pools in Madrid Comentario(s)

Hello readers, Sunny and hot weather headed Madrid and this means that pools are finally open in the city! It’s now time to take off your clothes,...

Madrid Legends and Curiosities

17/05/19 - Madrid Legends and Curiosities Comentario(s)

Hello dear readers, Madrid legend and curiosities is the topic of the cultural column of May.. We have written about TV series,&n...

Barrio Chamberí

10/05/19 - Barrio Chamberí Comentario(s)

Hola readers, Want to know one of the most fashionable neighbourhoods for dining out? Well, today we talk about barrio Chamberí, a...

5 tasty Spring/Summer recipes

08/05/19 - 5 tasty Spring/Summer recipes Comentario(s)

Hello guys, We are back with our tasty column and since the hot season is here, we want to provide you with 5 easy (and delicious) recipes for this S...

What you cannot miss in May!

03/05/19 - What you cannot miss in May! Comentario(s)

Hola folks, You’re sure wondering what you cannot miss in May in our beautiful Madrid and here we are with our monthly agenda, a speci...

How to write a CV in Spanish

26/04/19 - How to write a CV in Spanish Comentario(s)

Why should you know how to write a CV in Spanish? It’s easy: all along these years working with erasmus students, providing people from all over the...

Better together!

24/04/19 - Better together! Comentario(s)

Hola Readers, Are you wondering what “Better together” means for us? Well, today we have a question for you: do you really know our team, ou...

Madrid Secret Corners

17/04/19 - Madrid Secret Corners Comentario(s)

Hola readers, Are you ready to discover some of the most beautiful Madrid secret corners with us? We’re quite sure you already know the famou...

Film festivals in Madrid

12/04/19 - Film festivals in Madrid Comentario(s)

Film festivals in Madrid. Have we ever talked about film festivals? As far as we can remember (we have checked the blog ahahah), we have written a lot...

Volunteering in Madrid

10/04/19 - Volunteering in Madrid Comentario(s)

We are not directly related to any company and the information may change over time. They have been collected by helpAccommodation...

Madrid: barrio de los Austrias

05/04/19 - Madrid: barrio de los Austrias Comentario(s)

Madrid and barrio de los Austrias. This is going to be one of the last posts of the “Neighbourhood” column and we have decided to begin this last ...

A tasty Spanish Easter

03/04/19 - A tasty Spanish Easter Comentario(s)

A tasty Spanish Easter, to know new traditions and to spend a tasty Easter away from home. We are in that part of the month when we dedicate our time ...

What you cannot miss in April!

29/03/19 - What you cannot miss in April! Comentario(s)

What you cannot miss in April! helpMadrid agenda is back with all the plans, the concerts, the exhibitions, vintage movies, great novels and… You do...

Avila

27/03/19 - Avila Comentario(s)

Avila, a little town surrounded by nature. Avila, a fortress that treasures amazing beauties. Avila, a windy destination. As you may have guessed yet,...

Learn Spanish in Madrid

22/03/19 - Learn Spanish in Madrid Comentario(s)

Learn Spanish in Madrid… Easy with In2Spanish and helpMadrid. Nice beginning for our blog post dedicated to the “Language learning”. Let us expl...

A morning with Bienvenidxs Refugiadxs Alcalá de Henares

20/03/19 - A morning with Bienvenidxs Refugiadxs Alcalá de Henares Comentario(s)

A morning with Bienvenidxs Refugiadxs Alcalá de Henares, a morning with this organization whose aim is to channel outgoing and local initiatives that...

Architecture in Madrid

15/03/19 - Architecture in Madrid Comentario(s)

Architecture in Madrid, this is a great topic for our column “Getting around”. Perfect because spring is coming and sunny days will be soon here: ...

Escape rooms in Madrid

13/03/19 - Escape rooms in Madrid Comentario(s)

Escape rooms in Madrid, a great idea to train your brain in an entertaining way. Moreover, this activity can turn a boring evening into a funny evenin...

Emergency numbers

08/03/19 - Emergency numbers Comentario(s)

We are not directly related to any organisation, legal or government departments and the information may change over time. The information has be...

Madrid: Arganzuela district

06/03/19 - Madrid: Arganzuela district Comentario(s)

Arganzuela district, the district in Madrid where we will walk today. A district and not a neighbourhood. This walk will be longer than the others bec...

Pinchos Route

01/03/19 - Pinchos Route Comentario(s)

Dear readers, A pinchos route, this is our tasty programme for today. Another great tasting for our “tasty” column. Actually, we do not know why ...

What you cannot miss in March

27/02/19 - What you cannot miss in March Comentario(s)

What you cannot miss in March means… A new agenda for all our beloved reader. March means that winter is ending, too. How do you feel about it? We a...

How to write the perfect e-mail

22/02/19 - How to write the perfect e-mail Comentario(s)

How to write the perfect e-mail… Maybe a little bit pretentious ahahah. Well, we can rephrase. How to write an e-mail in Spanish. Better, isn’t it...

Toledo

20/02/19 - Toledo Comentario(s)

Toledo, a gorgeous city on a hill surrounded by a river. Toledo, the place that treasures a part of the Spanish history. Toledo and Don Quixote, Toled...

How many stadiums are there in Madrid?

15/02/19 - How many stadiums are there in Madrid? Comentario(s)

How many stadiums are there in Madrid? The answer is… several. Today we will get around the three most important stadiums in Madrid. Football lovers...

Historical figures from Madrid

13/02/19 - Historical figures from Madrid Comentario(s)

Historical figures from Madrid, this is the topic of the “cultural” column of this month. We have written about the TV series, the directors, the ...

Recycling in Madrid

08/02/19 - Recycling in Madrid Comentario(s)

We are not directly related to any company and the information may change over time. They have been collected by helpAccommodation...

Madrid: Barrio Chueca

06/02/19 - Madrid: Barrio Chueca Comentario(s)

Chueca and its amazing atmosphere: this month we will discover this Barrio de Madrid. Have you enjoyed our last walk in Moncloa? Our column is back an...

Sweet Carnival Treats

01/02/19 - Sweet Carnival Treats Comentario(s)

February means Carnival; therefore, Carnival will be the topic of the “tasty” column of this month. Do you know all sweet delicacies that make us ...

What you cannot miss in February

30/01/19 - What you cannot miss in February Comentario(s)

What you cannot miss in February in Madrid and much more. Have you enjoyed our new section of “favourites”? Actually, we really like it and we are...

Like a native speaker…

25/01/19 - Like a native speaker… Comentario(s)

Like a native speaker… A native speaker uses idiomatic expressions, complex sentences and correct grammar. Can we actually achieve a good level of S...

A morning with Imagina Más

23/01/19 - A morning with Imagina Más Comentario(s)

A morning with Imagina Más, a morning to discover more about this NGO that fights against discrimination, social exclusion and stands up for equality...

Vintage shops in Madrid

18/01/19 - Vintage shops in Madrid Comentario(s)

Vintage shops in Madrid, there are many and they are amazing! We are into vintage shops and vintage clothes and if you share with us this “passion�...

TV series set in Madrid

16/01/19 - TV series set in Madrid Comentario(s)

TV series set in Madrid… We have already mentioned this topic some months ago and we have mentioned some of the most successful Spanish TV series. I...

Time management techniques for “busy” people

11/01/19 - Time management techniques for “busy” people Comentario(s)

Time management techniques for “busy” people (Yes, let’s pretend to be busy people ahahah). It is always harder to find time to read a book, hav...

Madrid: Barrio Moncloa

09/01/19 - Madrid: Barrio Moncloa Comentario(s)

Madrid: Barrio Moncloa. This is our way to begin our column about the neighbourhoods in 2019. Many students, close to one of the most important street...

Where to eat Tapas in Madrid!

04/01/19 - Where to eat Tapas in Madrid! Comentario(s)

Where to eat tapas in Madrid, or better, tasty treats and where to find them! Here we are, back with our traditional columns and new interesting infor...

What you cannot miss in January!

02/01/19 - What you cannot miss in January! Comentario(s)

What you cannot miss in January! Wait, it is January! Here we are, together in 2019, with many good resolutions and many amazing memories. We feel nos...

New Year’s Eve

28/12/18 - New Year’s Eve Comentario(s)

New Year’s Eve means only one thing: welcome 2019. This year we will welcome the New Year in Madrid and it will be for sure an amazing end/beginning...

Cervantes, Lope de Vega, Lorca…

26/12/18 - Cervantes, Lope de Vega, Lorca… Comentario(s)

Cervantes, Lope de Vega, Lorca... Guess what we are talking about! The topic of our beloved cultural column is… Spanish literature, an overview of s...

Our traditional Spanish Christmas

21/12/18 - Our traditional Spanish Christmas Comentario(s)

Our traditional Spanish Christmas in Madrid and (sound of bells) with helpMadrid. Aren’t you excited? This is our very last post about Christmas and...

Christmas markets in Madrid

19/12/18 - Christmas markets in Madrid Comentario(s)

Christmas Markets and Madrid… This is definitely our favourite part of the year. Both the colours of the autumn and beautiful decorations and lights...

How did you behave all year?

14/12/18 - How did you behave all year? Comentario(s)

“You better watch out You better not cry better not pout I'm telling you why Santa Claus is coming to town” How did you behave all year? ...

Imagina Más: #AlzaLaVoz

12/12/18 - Imagina Más: #AlzaLaVoz Comentario(s)

Imagina Más, the ONG that everyone should know. As you may have already noticed, the blog posts that we publish in December are completely different ...

Christmassy tasty

07/12/18 - Christmassy tasty Comentario(s)

Christmassy tasty! Christmas treats, salty and sweet! We did nearly a rhyme. By the way, the “tasty” column topic of December is a traditional Chr...

What you cannot miss in December!

05/12/18 - What you cannot miss in December! Comentario(s)

“What you cannot miss in December”, our agenda is finally back. Thanksgiving is over, Cyber Monday too and December is here. Do you know what does...

In2Spanish. It’s time to learn Spanish!

30/11/18 - In2Spanish. It’s time to learn Spanish! Comentario(s)

It’s time to learn Spanish! Seriously! It has been months that we should begin a course, but… Well, we have no excuse ahahahah. As every month, we...

Madrid by car

28/11/18 - Madrid by car Comentario(s)

“Madrid by car” is our last post about public transports in Madrid. No, it is not a tour of Madrid, it is an overview about a new environmental fr...

Madrid Rio, the urban park that we like!

23/11/18 - Madrid Rio, the urban park that we like! Comentario(s)

Madrid Rio, an urban park that offers recreation and a green space in Madrid charming city centre. Madrid Rio is much more than a park and we will dis...

Spanish Hollywood: lights, camera, action!

21/11/18 - Spanish Hollywood: lights, camera, action! Comentario(s)

Spanish Hollywood, some of the best Spanish directors whose films are not to be missed. Yes, you got it: our cultural column is finally back! Have you...

They need you!

16/11/18 - They need you! Comentario(s)

Dear tenant, They need you. This is the title of our new blog post and much more. Yes, there are actually people who need your help, who need our hel...

Madrid: Barrio de Sol

14/11/18 - Madrid: Barrio de Sol Comentario(s)

Madrid and Sol are nearly synonyms! Sol is not just a metro station; it is one of the most central neighbourhoods in Madrid. Puerta del Sol, the Tio P...

Traditionally tasty!

07/11/18 - Traditionally tasty! Comentario(s)

Traditional and tasty: finally, our favourite tasty column is back and we cannot wait to share with you the discovery of this month. This time we will...

What you cannot miss in November!

02/11/18 - What you cannot miss in November! Comentario(s)

What you cannot miss in November… helpMadrid, as always, has many plans for you! Needless to say, you cannot miss any of the suggested events… The...

Halloween is coming!

31/10/18 - Halloween is coming! Comentario(s)

Halloween is coming, so… are you ready for "trick or treat"? Halloween is not a traditional Spanish holiday, nonetheless this American tradition is ...

Let’ go to the university!

26/10/18 - Let’ go to the university! Comentario(s)

Let’s go to the university! Even better, “vamos a la universidad”! It’s time to learn some Spanish, guys. Ready to take notes? Our Spanish les...

Madrid by bike

24/10/18 - Madrid by bike Comentario(s)

We are not directly related to the bike sharing company and the information may change over time. They have been collected by helpAccommodat...

Madrid viewpoints: the best views of the Spanish capital

19/10/18 - Madrid viewpoints: the best views of the Spanish capital Comentario(s)

Do you know the best viewpoints of the Spanish capital? Madrid is beautiful, everyone knows it. Nonetheless, it can be even more charming. How is that...

Cosy bookshops for lazy days

17/10/18 - Cosy bookshops for lazy days Comentario(s)

Cosy bookshops for lazy days and… lazy people. Everyone needs a break from parties and social life and everyone needs those calm moments when the on...

5 tips to get the most out of Madrid

10/10/18 - 5 tips to get the most out of Madrid Comentario(s)

“5 tips to get the most out of Madrid” this is the topic of our monthly column dedicated to tips and information to organize your stay abroad. We ...

Madrid for beginners! (Part 1)

05/10/18 - Madrid for beginners! (Part 1) Comentario(s)

Madrid for beginners… and not. Secret corners, cosy cafes, new shops, adventures in new districts. It doesn’t matter if you’re not a “beginner...

Sweet treats

03/10/18 - Sweet treats Comentario(s)

Sweet treats and nice friends, this is the best way to begin this autumn! We may seem too excited, but we want to see the positive side of being far f...

What you cannot miss in October!

28/09/18 - What you cannot miss in October! Comentario(s)

What can't you miss in October? helpMadrid has created for you an agenda with all the events and activities that will make this new fall, the best of ...

New country, new language

26/09/18 - New country, new language Comentario(s)

New country, new language… Whenever you move to another country, the first thing that will make interesting your new location is the language. ...

Public Transports 2.0

21/09/18 - Public Transports 2.0 Comentario(s)

We are not directly related to any of these companies and the information may change over time. They have been collected by helpAc...

Madrid: Squares City Tour

19/09/18 - Madrid: Squares City Tour Comentario(s)

Madrid, a lovely treasure in the middle of Spain. This month we will explore some of the most important and beautiful squares of Madrid. Are you ready...

Theatres in Madrid: let’s discover this enchanted universe!

14/09/18 - Theatres in Madrid: let’s discover this enchanted universe! Comentario(s)

Theatres in Madrid are everywhere, literally. There is no a single a street in the city centre without a big or small hidden theatre. To list them all...

Tips to find the perfect accommodation

12/09/18 - Tips to find the perfect accommodation Comentario(s)

Everyone needs some tips when it comes to room or flat search. Even more so, if you are looking for an accommodation abroad for the first time. The bi...

Madrid: Barrio de Las Letras

07/09/18 - Madrid: Barrio de Las Letras Comentario(s)

Madrid has many lovely neighbourhoods and each of them has its own beauties and characteristics. We have already had a look at Salamanca and few ...

Internationally tasty

05/09/18 - Internationally tasty Comentario(s)

Tasty and international. We let you guess what we will talk about today! We really appreciate Spanish cuisine, but it’s time to wide our horizons an...

What you cannot miss in September!

31/08/18 - What you cannot miss in September! Comentario(s)

September is here and we like it! September means new beginnings, new arrivals, and new adventures. It is like the unofficial start of a new year with...

Spanish for beginners

29/08/18 - Spanish for beginners Comentario(s)

Do you speak Spanish? If you are planning to move to Madrid or Spain, better to have some basics, isn’t it? Spanish is one of the most spoken l...

The Metro de Madrid

24/08/18 - The Metro de Madrid Comentario(s)

We are not directly related to any of this company and the information may change over time. They have been collected by helpAccom...

Retiro Park: the green side of Madrid

22/08/18 - Retiro Park: the green side of Madrid Comentario(s)

The Retiro Park is the favourite spot of many people who visit Madrid. This park is a paradise located right in the city centre. A labyrinthine greed ...

Museums and culture in Madrid: the best way to spend your afternoon!

17/08/18 - Museums and culture in Madrid: the best way to spend your afternoon! Comentario(s)

Museums are one of the strengths of Madrid and, as we are culture and museums enthusiasts, we have decided to mention some of the main attractions of ...

Plan your experience abroad!

10/08/18 - Plan your experience abroad! Comentario(s)

Ready for take off! Your experience abroad shall begin… Wait, wait, wait. Are you sure that everything is planned and that you haven’t forgotten a...

Madrid: Barrio Salamanca

08/08/18 - Madrid: Barrio Salamanca Comentario(s)

Madrid is a huge city and it may be difficult to decide which may be the best place to live. The city centre? The suburbs? This district full of ...

Some of the best vegan restaurants in Madrid

03/08/18 - Some of the best vegan restaurants in Madrid Comentario(s)

Some of you may be vegan, other vegetarian, others may eat meat and cheese … you know what? It doesn’t matter, what matters is that you are ready ...

What you cannot miss in August!

01/08/18 - What you cannot miss in August! Comentario(s)

Every month is amazing for some reason, but August in Madrid is the most colourful month ever! Are you wondering why we are so in love with this perio...

Olè! A journey across the stereotypes

27/07/18 - Olè! A journey across the stereotypes Comentario(s)

Stereotype or reality? Can you really say what is true and what is false? There are many “legends” about Spain and it is very common to mix them ...

Madrid from the top down

25/07/18 - Madrid from the top down Comentario(s)

Summer has its upsides. Our favourite one are rooftops! We could go there every evening, we could stay there entire days. The refreshing breeze a...

Next Station: Sol!

20/07/18 - Next Station: Sol! Comentario(s)

We are not directly related to any of these companies and the information may change over time. They have been collected by helpAc...

Open-air cinema!

18/07/18 - Open-air cinema! Comentario(s)

Why should we all like summer? Because it offers us many interesting things to do. Good weather and cool temperatures let us stay outside till very la...

Madrid Best Bars

13/07/18 - Madrid Best Bars Comentario(s)

Classes are over, the final terms are already a memory and free time is an institution. Beach, friends, movie nights, festivals, parties … well, the...

Mad Cool

11/07/18 - Mad Cool Comentario(s)

Have you ever heard about the Mad Cool Festival? As foreigners, we didn’t know anything about this festival … What a pity! We have lost many chanc...

Trabaja con nosotros!

09/07/18 - Trabaja con nosotros! Comentario(s)

Desde 2010, en helpAccommodation proporcionamos ayuda y alojamiento a estudiantes y jóvenes trabajadores de todo el mundo. A día de hoy,helpAccommo...

World Cup Calling

06/07/18 - World Cup Calling Comentario(s)

Unfortunately, we cannot support Spain anymore, but many teams still need us! Whether you like it or not, this month the World cup is a must. ...

What you cannot miss in July!

04/07/18 - What you cannot miss in July! Comentario(s)

“Hot town, summer in the city Back of my neck getting dirty and gritty Been down, isn't it a pity Doesn't seem to be a shadow in the city.” Summe...

Madrid Pride 2018

29/06/18 - Madrid Pride 2018 Comentario(s)

“Madrid is a an open gateaway, but a gateaway to diversity” from www.madridorgullo.com Since 1977 Madrid is the location of one of the ...

Spanish Idioms ...

27/06/18 - Spanish Idioms ... Comentario(s)

It’s time to learn some Spanish, more specifically, some Spanish idioms … In order to sound like a native, you have to know some of the most used...

I love ice cream

22/06/18 - I love ice cream Comentario(s)

What grown man doesn’t like the ice cream? This question does not require any answer, isn’t it? In Madrid it is not just a refreshing sweet, it ha...

Mulafest is back!

20/06/18 - Mulafest is back! Comentario(s)

Every year, the famous Spanish festival comes back to Madrid and we suggest you not to lose the chance to experience this three days festival. From t...

Madrid City Tour ... Open Air

15/06/18 - Madrid City Tour ... Open Air Comentario(s)

Summer is coming to town and so does the heat. Madrid is an enchanting city, but it is also true that in Summer may be difficult to enjoy its beauty d...

Seven good reasons to live abroad

13/06/18 - Seven good reasons to live abroad Comentario(s)

Berlin, Paris, Madrid, Barcelona, Rome, Florence … Why should we choose to live an experience abroad? It is not always easy to leave friends, family...

Beermad 3rd Edition!

08/06/18 - Beermad 3rd Edition! Comentario(s)

Whether you like beer or not, you cannot miss the third edition of the Beermad. The Spanish most famous Beer Festival will take place in Madrid from t...

Lights! Camera! Action!

06/06/18 - Lights! Camera! Action! Comentario(s)

There are thousands of known American television series, but there are very few from Spain. Have you ever seen one of them? Let’s present three of t...

Let’s dance!

01/06/18 - Let’s dance! Comentario(s)

“El flamenco es la cultura más importante que tenemos en España y me atrevo a decir que en Europa. Es una música increíble, tiene una gran fuerz...

What you cannot miss in June!

30/05/18 - What you cannot miss in June! Comentario(s)

Summer is coming and we can feel its vibes. It is time to enjoy it, are you ready? Here you have our top plans and things to do in Madrid during this ...

Gazpacho ... impossible to resist!

25/05/18 - Gazpacho ... impossible to resist! Comentario(s)

How much do you know about the traditional Spanish food? Of course you have tasted the delicious tapas, the delectable Jamon Iberico, the tortilla …...

The runner’s little guide

23/05/18 - The runner’s little guide Comentario(s)

It keeps you healthy, it is good for stress-relief, it’s a way to meet your friends, it makes fun … we could go on forever, but the point is alway...

Spanish beer or better “cerveza”

18/05/18 - Spanish beer or better “cerveza” Comentario(s)

“¡Una caña por favor!” It is one of the most popular drinks in Spain. You can choose the size, the brand, the type etc … Puzzled? Don’t worr...

Las Meninas are back in town!

16/05/18 - Las Meninas are back in town! Comentario(s)

You might’ve noticed the same sculpture all around Madrid: same form, different decorations. They came up nearly unannounced and they are everywhere...

San Isidro!

11/05/18 - San Isidro! Comentario(s)

This weekend Madrid celebrates its patron San Isidro and the agenda is fully booked. From today to the 15th of May, the city will host conce...

Top 5 Metro’s Murals

09/05/18 - Top 5 Metro’s Murals Comentario(s)

We take it nearly every day. We are used to its noises, colours, hallways … But have you ever looked around and paid attention to the art that it tr...

Bye Bye Bureaucracy!

04/05/18 - Bye Bye Bureaucracy! Comentario(s)

An easy explanation of the documents you need as EU citizen. We are not directly related to any legal or government departments and the informat...

Just call!

02/05/18 - Just call! Comentario(s)

A lot of bikers and big colourful backpacks. You must have seen them tearing down the road. Yes, I am talking about the delivery boys/girls that every...

What you cannot miss in May!

27/04/18 - What you cannot miss in May! Comentario(s)

Here you have our top plans and things to do in Madrid during this month. Events, food, art … check it out! FOOD Pulpo Pasión 2018 From the 27th...

Dubbing? No, thanks

25/04/18 - Dubbing? No, thanks Comentario(s)

Someone likes dubbed films, someone else the original version. Team dubbing or not, it is always strange to associate a different voice to an actor, e...

Pinta Malasaña vuelve este fin de semana

11/04/18 - Pinta Malasaña vuelve este fin de semana Comentario(s)

Un año más, podremos disfrutar de la creatividad de los artistas en Malasaña este domingo 15 de abril de 8:00 h a 20:00 h. Estarán en el céntrico...

Los planes que no puedes perderte en abril

02/04/18 - Los planes que no puedes perderte en abril Comentario(s)

Here you have our top plans and things to do in Madrid during this month. Art, food, music… check it out! Food ‘El Viajero’, the rooftop you...

Spring break!

28/03/18 - Spring break! Comentario(s)

Esta semana es Semana Santa en España, y eso implica que el jueves y el viernes son ¡son festivos! Si estudias aquí, posiblemente ya estés de vaca...

‘Potaje’, one of the Spanish traditional dishes of Semana Santa

23/03/18 - ‘Potaje’, one of the Spanish traditional dishes of Semana Santa Comentario(s)

If you know the tradition, in Spain it’s said that within Carnaval and Semana Santa, you cannot eat meat. That’s called ‘Vigilia’, the meat pr...

Bibliotecas para estudiar en Madrid

21/03/18 - Bibliotecas para estudiar en Madrid Comentario(s)

Tenemos para ti una lista de bibliotecas en el centro de Madrid a las que puedes ir para preparar los exámenes… o para encontrar la inspiración, p...

Madrid fallera: lo mejor de Valencia en la capital

16/03/18 - Madrid fallera: lo mejor de Valencia en la capital Comentario(s)

Si este año te has quedado sin ir a las fallas porque, desgraciadamente, el lunes no es festivo en Madrid… ¡no te preocupes! Para que te quites es...

Planes para el finde: la edición de marzo del Mercado de Motores

06/03/18 - Planes para el finde: la edición de marzo del Mercado de Motores Comentario(s)

Este fin de semana, si no tienes ningún plan, escucha lo que te vamos a decir: resérvate uno de los días para ir al Mercado de Motores, ¡es la edi...

Gastro-route: los mejores brunchs de Malasaña

04/03/18 - Gastro-route: los mejores brunchs de Malasaña Comentario(s)

Aquí te dejamos la lista con nuestros sitios favoritos para ir de brunch por Malasaña. Si no tienes planes para el fin de semana, échale un vistazo...

Los planes que no puedes perderte en marzo

01/03/18 - Los planes que no puedes perderte en marzo Comentario(s)

Aquí tienes nuestras propuestas favoritas de actividades y planes para el mes de marzo. Gastronomía, arte, música… ¡no te lo pierdas! Gastron...

Gastro-route de mercados: los mejores espacios gourmet de Madrid

26/02/18 - Gastro-route de mercados: los mejores espacios gourmet de Madrid Comentario(s)

No puedes perderte nuestro gastro-tour guiado que incluye 10 mercados gourmets del centro de Madrid. Algunos son más sofisticados, otros son más bar...

Challenge accepted: 50 things to do in Madrid at least once in a lifetime

21/02/18 - Challenge accepted: 50 things to do in Madrid at least once in a lifetime Comentario(s)

Here we have the challenge: a list with 50 things to do in Madrid to feel like a real ‘madrileño’. Will you be able to complete it? Do you accept...

¿Nuevo en Madrid? No te pierdas estos lugares para conocer gente como tú

16/02/18 - ¿Nuevo en Madrid? No te pierdas estos lugares para conocer gente como tú Comentario(s)

Ya llevas tiempo en la ciudad, y cada vez te adaptas más y mejor: ya sabes cómo moverte, dónde ir a tomar algo… pero ¿sabes dónde podrías cono...

No hay que confiar en Cupido

13/02/18 - No hay que confiar en Cupido Comentario(s)

Si eres una de esas almas libres y solteras que piensa que no hay que confiar en Cupido, tienes razón y lo sabes. Aquí tienes nuestras 5 razones par...

Restaurantes top para celebrar San Valentín con tu pareja

09/02/18 - Restaurantes top para celebrar San Valentín con tu pareja Comentario(s)

Aquí te dejamos nuestros 10 restaurantes favoritos para tener una cita de San Valentín genial. ¡Decide rápido! Es posible que todos ellos se reser...

Los planes que no puedes perderte en Febrero

01/02/18 - Los planes que no puedes perderte en Febrero Comentario(s)

Aquí te dejamos nuestros planes favoritos para hacer en Madrid durante este mes. Arte, gastronomía, música... ¡no te los pierdas! Gastron...

Gastrofestival: vamos a comernos el mundo empezando por Madrid

24/01/18 - Gastrofestival: vamos a comernos el mundo empezando por Madrid Comentario(s)

Del 20 de enero al 4 de febrero, llega el evento que no puedes perderte: el Gastrofestival. No puedes perdértelo porque, número uno, todo gira en to...

Get to know Madrid: Lavapiés

17/01/18 - Get to know Madrid: Lavapiés Comentario(s)

We have a new post about the top neighborhoods of Madrid. This time, let’s explore Lavapiés, undoubtely the most diverse and with the biggest ...

No creerás que estás en Madrid: 5 escapadas de un día para huir de la jungla de asfalto

10/01/18 - No creerás que estás en Madrid: 5 escapadas de un día para huir de la jungla de asfalto Comentario(s)

Aquí tienes 5 destinos geniales que están en Madrid aunque no lo creas. Son lugares perfectos para visitar en un día, así que prepara tu cámara y...

La Cabalgata de Reyes

03/01/18 - La Cabalgata de Reyes Comentario(s)

En España, la alegría navideña no ha acabado todavía, y es que nosotros tenemos aún por llegar el día de Reyes. Los Tres Reyes Magos vendrán el...

Gastro-ruta: las mejores croquetas tradicionales de la ciudad

02/01/18 - Gastro-ruta: las mejores croquetas tradicionales de la ciudad Comentario(s)

Estamos aquí reunidos para compartir contigo una de las mejores cosas que España puede darte: ¡las croquetas! Tenemos la lista definitiva de las me...

Nochevieja a la española: ¡descubre nuestras tradiciones!

29/12/17 - Nochevieja a la española: ¡descubre nuestras tradiciones! Comentario(s)

Cada país tiene sus tradiciones para la noche de fin de año, ¡y España no iba a ser menos! Repasemos lo que los españoles hacemos antes de que el...

Nuestras fotos favoritas de las luces navideñas de Madrid

26/12/17 - Nuestras fotos favoritas de las luces navideñas de Madrid Comentario(s)

Aunque la Navidad ya ha pasado, todavía nos queda tiempo para seguir disfrutando del espíritu navideño. Por si todavía no te has paseado por las c...

5 recetas de dulces navideños fáciles y geniales

14/12/17 - 5 recetas de dulces navideños fáciles y geniales Comentario(s)

Si el espíritu navideño para ti viene de la mano con el espíritu de la cocina, pero no tienes el tiempo suficiente –o la paciencia… o la maña�...

¿Dudas sobre enviar paquetes a casa de manera internacional? ¡Estamos aquí para ayudarte!

05/12/17 - ¿Dudas sobre enviar paquetes a casa de manera internacional? ¡Estamos aquí para ayudarte! Comentario(s)

Te encanta tu nuevo hogar en tu nueva ciudad, pero el semestre está acabándose y es momento de pensar en volver a casa. Hay un montón de cosas que ...

¡Quiero viajar barato!

29/11/17 - ¡Quiero viajar barato! Comentario(s)

Sabemos que ser estudiante no es fácil, sobre todo cuando toca mirar de cerca el presupuesto, pero ahora que estás viviendo en otro país... ¡es el...

Get to know Madrid: La Latina

22/11/17 - Get to know Madrid: La Latina Comentario(s)

Here we go again with a new post of Madrid’s neighborhoods. After discovering Malasaña, today we will see what goes on in La Latina. La Latina is ...

Beating homesickness abroad: Madrid edition

15/11/17 - Beating homesickness abroad: Madrid edition Comentario(s)

Tell me where you’re from and I’ll tell you the best places in town to beat homesickness. I know, it’s not that easy, I would need a big box wit...

El mundo mágico de Harry Potter visita Madrid este otoño

08/11/17 - El mundo mágico de Harry Potter visita Madrid este otoño Comentario(s)

¡Madrid será mágica durante este otoño! Recibiremos –con los brazos bien abiertos– Harry Potter: the exhibition desde el 18 de noviembre y só...

Your Halloween experience in Madrid

18/10/17 - Your Halloween experience in Madrid Comentario(s)

Although Halloween is not a traditional festivity in Madrid, we have plans all around the city to have fun on the 31st of October. Here you will find ...

Platos sofisticados y súper fáciles: 5 recetas rápidas para chefs no tan experimentados

11/10/17 - Platos sofisticados y súper fáciles: 5 recetas rápidas para chefs no tan experimentados Comentario(s)

Aquí tienes las recetas más aparentemente increíbles pero facilísimas para sorprender a tus amigos y compañeros de piso. No te preocupes, todos l...

Celebra el Oktoberfest también en Madrid

04/10/17 - Celebra el Oktoberfest también en Madrid Comentario(s)

Del 5 al 7 de octubre, vuelve a Madrid el Oktoberfest, esta vez en el centro de la ciudad, en el WeZink Center. Habrá mesas de 4 y 8 personas, comida...

Get to know Madrid: Malasaña

27/09/17 - Get to know Madrid: Malasaña Comentario(s)

Malasaña is still the top alternative and cool neighborhood where the big chain stores stay aside to find unique decoration stores, hipster and secon...

Los lugares más 'instagrameables' del Parque del Retiro

20/09/17 - Los lugares más 'instagrameables' del Parque del Retiro Comentario(s)

You’ve probably heard about it, even enjoyed it already… the amazing views of the Retiro Park are one of the main attractions in the city center. ...

¡Muévete en Madrid!

13/09/17 - ¡Muévete en Madrid! Comentario(s)

Tenemos la guía definitiva de apps que no pueden faltarte para moverte en Madrid. Ya sea para tener el transporte público bajo control, o incluso pa...

¿Estudiante Erasmus en Madrid? Esto es lo que estás a punto de aprender

06/09/17 - ¿Estudiante Erasmus en Madrid? Esto es lo que estás a punto de aprender Comentario(s)

Si eres estudiante Erasmus en Madrid, hay varias cosas que van a descubrir que supondrán un antes y un después en tu vida, y te cambiarán para siem...

Los mejores 5 lugares para ver el atardecer en Madrid

30/08/17 - Los mejores 5 lugares para ver el atardecer en Madrid Comentario(s)

Aunque estamos en Madrid, una ciudad bulliciosa y llena de gente yendo y viniendo, edificios, coches… también tenemos lugares increíbles en los qu...

All you need to start your new life in Madrid!

23/08/17 - All you need to start your new life in Madrid! Comentario(s)

You’re arriving soon and you start planning everything. Since you’re now with your trip prep, here you have our tips for having all set before com...

¡Saca el máximo partido a tu experiencia en el extranjero! Practica idiomas en Madrid

16/08/17 - ¡Saca el máximo partido a tu experiencia en el extranjero! Practica idiomas en Madrid Comentario(s)

¿Vienes a Madrid y no te sientes cómodo con tu nivel de español? O quizá dominas el español y otro idioma pero quieres practicar tu inglés… o ...

Agosto en Madrid: ¡no te pierdas las verbenas!

09/08/17 - Agosto en Madrid: ¡no te pierdas las verbenas! Comentario(s)

Si ya estás en Madrid, tienes que saberlo: nuestras verbenas más castizas ocurren este mes. ¡Sigue leyendo para no perderte nada! Hay 3 verbenas c...

Our top 10 affordable decoration stores (that are not Ikea!)

02/08/17 - Our top 10 affordable decoration stores (that are not Ikea!) Comentario(s)

So it’s a fact you’re moving to Madrid: now you have this new beginning, this new story to start… and this new room to decorate! This is the ult...

Programas de Máster en Madrid: cómo llegar y dónde vivir

26/07/17 - Programas de Máster en Madrid: cómo llegar y dónde vivir Comentario(s)

Volvemos con una súper guía de supervivencia si vienes a Madrid el próximo semestre a estudiar un máster. ¿Tienes dudas sobre la localización de...

10 cosas geniales que puedes hacer con tus nuevos compañeros de piso

19/07/17 - 10 cosas geniales que puedes hacer con tus nuevos compañeros de piso Comentario(s)

Ahora que por fin te has decidido y has reservado tu habitación en un piso compartido, ¡qué empiece la diversion! Te dejamos nuestra lista de cosas...

¿Cuándo son gratis los museos en Madrid?

12/07/17 - ¿Cuándo son gratis los museos en Madrid? Comentario(s)

La mayoría los museos de Madrid ofrecen cultura gratuita, y en este post podrás ver cuándo puedes ir gratis a los museos más relevantes de la capi...

Cine bajo las estrellas

05/07/17 - Cine bajo las estrellas Comentario(s)

Disfruta del cine al aire libre en verano aprovechando las buenas temperaturas que ofrece la noche madriñeña. Te dejamos los 5 mejores cines de vera...

Universidades en Madrid: cómo llegar y dónde vivir

28/06/17 - Universidades en Madrid: cómo llegar y dónde vivir Comentario(s)

¿Vienes a estudiar a Madrid y tienes dudas sobre la localización de tu universidad? ¿Te gustaría saber en qué zona sería mejor buscar piso pero ...

No te pierdas el festival 'Noches del Botánico 2017'

21/06/17 - No te pierdas el festival 'Noches del Botánico 2017' Comentario(s)

Este verano, vuelve a Madrid el festival Noches del Botánico, del 22 de junio al 29 de julio, con conciertos de artistas internacionales e incluso ci...

Saca el máximo partido a vivir en el centro este verano

13/06/17 - Saca el máximo partido a vivir en el centro este verano Comentario(s)

Madrid es una ciudad que tiene infinitas cosas por hacer, especialmente en verano. Pero además, si tienes la oportunidad de vivir en el centro, enton...

Madrid, orgullosa anfitriona del Orgullo Gay Mundial 2017

06/06/17 - Madrid, orgullosa anfitriona del Orgullo Gay Mundial 2017 Comentario(s)

Este verano, el evento por excelencia de la capital es el World Pride, la mayor manifestación mundial del Orgullo LGTB con el que celebraremos y vivi...

Las mejores heladerías de Madrid

30/05/17 - Las mejores heladerías de Madrid Comentario(s)

¡Es tiempo de helados! Con este calor que ha llegado repentinamente a la ciudad, todo lo que queremos es vacaciones, sol, piscinas ¡y helados! Desaf...

Apps para vivir la buena vida en Madrid

16/05/17 - Apps para vivir la buena vida en Madrid Comentario(s)

Cuando viajas a una nueva ciudad, cualquier herramienta que pueda ayudarte a hacer tu vida más fácil es bienvenida, especialmente si puedes llevarla...

¡Bienvenido!

08/05/17 - ¡Bienvenido! Comentario(s)

¡Bienvenido! Bienvenido a tu nueva ciudad, a la ciudad que harás tuya durante los próximos meses… incluso, ¿quién sabe? Durante los pr...