Residency Lessons: Madrid

Residency Lessons Madrid is part of The Adios Puerto Rico, Hola España Trip Report. Read TPOL in Madrid: Why A Second Residency?

What did I learn from my first residency experience?

1. A 2 bedroom is unnecessary. One bedroom, 1.5 bathroom is preferrable (see Madrid Long-Term Rental: Show Up, Start Living at The Blueground).
2. Do not go when it is cold (see Sunday Fun/Run Day: Spring in Madrid). It was chilly in February which made getting out challenging.
3. Don’t take all food advice (see Don’t Take All Advice: Meh Restaurants in Madrid).
4. You Don’t Have to Order a Bottle of Wine
5. No beer for breakfast. I still need to be productive (see Espresso? Beer? Both?: My Madrid Morning Routine).
6. Pack smartly (see Moving Abroad (Temporarily): An Expert’s Guide for What to Pack).
7. Beware of DCC (see Tap to Pay Abroad).