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The Madrid of records

The Madrid of records

We dedicate today’s article to the Madrid of records, a few weeks after one of the most mediatic records this summer, the famous hangout of 5000 Pokemon hunters in the Parque del Buen Retiro on July 28th. We present today a serie of records that the capital of Spain can be proud of (or not,you will […]

Bank holidays in Madrid 2016-2017

Bank holidays in Madrid 2016-2017

Here comes again the routine of school, college, work: one more year is starting for everyone. Many people (just like you and me) are interested in the dates of the bank holidays of the year. It is a very understandable way to encourage oneself and to be able to face the post holiday depression, so […]

Gift from Madrid

Gift from Madrid

Foreign visitors often ask in social medias what typical souvenirs should they bring back to their friends and family: it can be a little difficult to choose among many touristic offer when you want to be original, and buy an authentic gift from Madrid, avoiding the usual cliches (a  shirt of Real Madrid football team, […]

Madrid in summer: the best parks

Madrid in summer: the best parks

To survive in Madrid in summer, find the best parks in the capital and enjoy a good shade, it is vital. As they say “Quien a buen árbol se arrima, buena sombra le cobija”, so today’s post is dedicated to present the best parks in Madrid to go now, when the weather is so hot, […]

The Rose Garden Ramón Ortiz, Parque d...

The Rose Garden Ramón Ortiz, Parque del Oeste

This is the best time of the year to visit the Rose Garden Ramón Ortiz, when all roses bloom and exhale best perfumes and fragrances.     In fact, it is in May when the International Competition of New Roses of the Villa de Madrid is organized every year. Similar competitions are held in some […]

Madrid beaches

Madrid beaches

Are you intrigued by the title of this post? Yes, there are beaches in Madrid !! They are not other that multiple and huge outdoor pools everywhere across the capital. Although the weather does not accompany this week, the official opening of outdoor swimming pools will be this Saturday 14 May, and for this occasion, […]

Language immersion in homestay: Spain...

Language immersion in homestay: Spain and Ireland summer 2016

We all know that the best way to learn a language is the language immersion in homestay in a foreign country. We live in a globalized world, and learning languages is essential today: to speak foreign languages is the best way to enter into the working world. The younger ones are the most capable to […]

Madrid traditional: the essential fea...

Madrid traditional: the essential feasts

Madrid, like all Spanish cities, when Spring and Summer are coming, prepares its traditional celebrations. Like in most of oter cities in the country, these celebrations are religious and celebrate a saint or a Madonna, symbol of a city or village. More than a holiday, these celebrations take place over a whole week of events, […]

Madrid: the authentic Spanish experie...

Madrid: the authentic Spanish experience

Madrid authentic Spanish experience: when choosing a Spanish destination for a holiday or for a new professional experience or an internship, Madrid is undoubtedly the best option if you are looking for an authentic immersion in Spanisk language and culture.     Madrid is a great city and a great capital (more than 6.5 millions […]

ERASMUS + Program with “Les Sap...

ERASMUS + Program with “Les Sapins” High School

Under our agreements with institutions participating in ERASMUS  program, we have received this month a group of a Professional High School, Lycée Les Sapins, from Coutances in Normandy, supervised by their teacher Nathalie Tavoukdjian.   ERASMUS + is the new European program for education and formation, youth and sport, set up in 2014 to 2020. […]