Expat Articles

We´ve all seen them. Those appealing advertisements promising big bucks, great hours and minimal travel. The most logical and lucrative job for newly arrived native English speaker is to teach English through an academy.

We are rapidly approaching another bank holiday. That is always certain to mean two things; - firstly that the weather will be miserable, and secondly that guests will want to come and stay!

It goes without saying that visiting the doctor is nerve wrecking experience and sometimes it can be truly mortifying too! Read Suzy's next piece on miscommunication and doctors in "Medical Mayhem"!

Read Suzy's trials and tribulations as an expat Mum raising a family in Spain.

Halloween is a festival I like, especially here in Spain. This is my chance to win points with "Miss Six" and her friends. Being "different" to the other parents isn´t always an easy road to travel, but I´ve worked out "tricks" and "treats" pardon the pun to help smooth the way.

Kidsinmadrid.com is delighted to welcome on board Suzanne Bernard. From today you can enjoy Suzanne's column which looks at the funny side of life in her journey living in Spain.

As the largest city in Spain, Madrid draws international families and their kids from all corners of the globe. Expat mother and fathers moving to Madrid can take comfort in the warm natured approach the Spanish have toward children, and the even warmer child-friendly climate patterns. Long spells of sunny skies and dry seasons makes for enjoyable outdoor play dates and easy activity planning for the cost-conscious.