Gary
@gowmadrid
English expat in Spain
Forum posts
9
Contacts
2
About me
English
Lives in Madrid
Speaks English, Spanish (intermediate)
Registration: 20 November 2010
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Good evening to all expats by gowmadrid
This is an excellent website to share experiences of becoming an expat. Well a bit about me: I have lived in London all my life and summer 2009 I had to setup the IT infrastructure and configure a new office based in Spain for our lawfirm. I ...
Thanks Sheetul. I will take a look at that discussion as sounds like it could be a good social event. I have already viewed the Madrid Forum and am loving it, it is the next best thing to facebook :-) Read More
English TV abroad? by rester3
I have been missing English TV since I moved to Spain. It never crossed my mind that I might miss TV until I move abroad! I only just discovered you can watch English TV on the internet on a site called film on. Did any of you know this?
You are welcome. If you need any more advise on this subject then just let me know. Read More
need of a friend in madrid by falcon123
just looking for a nice friend , who can accompany me on weekends ..... , My mobile is 0034672944799 i am living in Compostela Suites, Calle de Zambrana take care
Nothing like being direct and getting straight in there jaja Not sure if that post is serious Read More
English TV abroad? by rester3
I have been missing English TV since I moved to Spain. It never crossed my mind that I might miss TV until I move abroad! I only just discovered you can watch English TV on the internet on a site called film on. Did any of you know this?
A really good way to watch TV abroad is using the VPN provider Overplay VPN. Google this and you will be directed to their website. As described above, VPN sets you up a secure tunnel to a server in a location of your choice. You are then recognised ... Read More
Living in Madrid: Which neighborhood ? by Tom_goes_Spain
Hi, For my work, I will be moving to Madrid (the city). The office will be close to the Airport, but I like to live in Madrid (the city). Now, my company will start looking for accomodation, but I like to know what are good neighborhoods to live in ...
When I first moved to Madrid I was living in a rented apartment paid for by my work. This was situated near to Lista metro and it was a very nice area, but quite expensive. I lived in an apartment that was about 70 squared metres and cost 2600 euros ... Read More
Hi :) French who want to move to Madrid, but who can't speak spanish! by jenn-h
Hola a todos! I am French, and after spending few time improving my in English in London, I am planning to go to Madrid to learn spanish... The thing is, I never learned spanish, only starting to get some bases with a book.. I have no plans for the ...
My friend that moved to Spain was in exactly the same situation. Before she moved she specifically looked at employement agencies that require english speakers. The unemployement rate is high and people seem to be struggling. But my friend told me ... Read More
Stay in Madrid by Rinku
Hello People, I will arriving In Madrid on Jan'2010 for a work assignment. All I know for now is that my work place will be located at Avda. Leonardo da Vinci 8, 2º-124 28906-Getafe (Madrid) So was wondering would it a good idea to stay somewhere ...
Hey I have moved to Madrid and wanted to own my own transport. And a car is a good idea, but when renting cars the only issue I have had is somewhere to park it. As parking can be difficult. And also if you buy a nice car expect to have damaged ... Read More
Good evening to all expats
This is an excellent website to share experiences of becoming an expat. Well a bit about me: I have lived in London all my life and summer 2009 I had to setup the IT infrastructure and configure a new office based in Spain for our lawfirm. I ... Read More
How to make friends in Madrid by expat.com
We have been talking about loneliness when you are abroad, let's now talk about how to make friends (locals or expatriates) when you're living in Madrid :top: Which are your best tips to meet people and to make friends in Madrid?? Thanks in ...
Thanks to everyone for the information, it is very useful and it is good to see there are others in my situation. In England I never had to make friends as it happened naturally through school, work and meeting friends of friends. But for the first ... Read More