ummmm. True confession: I am not very good at social media, so my Facebook page and Substack are not always terribly active. But I try….. Also had MAJOR website mess with this site and my other site shown below, which is currently inactive, to be fixed as soon as I figure out exactly what needs doing. For now, if you want a city walk please ask here.
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
Intermittent newsletter, Spain and ponder-ments: https://diverge.substack.com/
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
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/
Thinking of moving to Spain? this Facebook page is a good resource https://www.facebook.com/groups/americanexpatsinspain
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