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Antes de tu Viaje

Obtener una Visa: Si viajas por mas de tres meses necesitas una visa de Espana.  Usas este sito de web para entender lo que necesitas hacer. http://www.fbi.gov/hq/cjisd/fprequest.htm

Reservar un Hotel por el tiempo no tienes un apartamento:   http://www.madrid-ac.com/madrid-puerta-del-sol-apartments - Este pagina tiene los apartamentos para tiempo corto cuando buscar un apartamento. Es mejor te quedas con tus amigos durante la busqueda.  Pero, cuando buscas un apartamento, vives con amigos nuevos porque es mejor para tu experiencia.

Lo que debe Traer: Hace calor en Madrid durante el verano, pero necesitas traer algunas abrigos por el invierno.  Tabien necesitas la ropa para tus viajes a otras paises.  En la oficina vas a llevar ropa mas formal.  Si trabajas en Madrid necesistas muchas ropas formales.  Traes una maleta pequena para los vueltos baratas en Europa. 

Cuando Llegue

Apartamentos: Usas www.idealista.com para buscar un apartamento en la ciudad.  Puedes tambien lo usar para buscar un habitacion en un apartmento.  Necesitas ir a los apartamentos antes de mudarte.  Intenas lugares nuevas y vives con personas nuevas. 

Cosas para su Casa: Los chinos mercados son la mismo de una "Bed, Bath and Beyond" en los Estados Unidos.  Si necesistas los toallas, comida, las cosas para la cocina, y mas.  Los chinos mercados son muy barratos. 

Discotecas: Pacha, Kapital, Moma, Joy, Butt, y Copernico. 

Bares: Refugio y Leones

Medical: Usas esta enlace para ayudar con tu salud.  http://www.madridinsider.com/?q=node/40 Necesistas mucho dinero para un doctor.  Esté preparado para pagar unos 150 euros para una cita y cargos adicionales después si necesitas cuidado adicional. Supuestamente, tu compañía de seguros en los EE.UU. debe reembolsar.

Numeros Importante:

Emergencias Generales: 112

Emergencias Medicales : 061

SAMUR (Madrid Emergency System): 092

Envenenamiento: 91.562.04.20

Policia Nacional: 091

• No pasa nada - Its all good
• Botellon - basically pregaming (usually by the river...its a must in Sevilla)
• Para llevar - to go/take out (food)
• Jara de agua - jar of water for the table
• Donde esta la Catedral - where is the Cathedral (center of Sevilla)
• Vale - ok
• La cuenta, por favor - the check
• Cuanta cuesta - how much (money)
• Encontada - nice to meet you

Exploring the City

• Bike Rentals - You can find a couple bike rental shops around the city and rent a bike for the day, the week, or even the month, or you can try out your luck with the Sevici bikes.  For a

  deposit of 150 Euros and a 5 Euro charge, you can get a bike for a week.  You can use any of the stations around the city, but you must switch out your bike every 30 mins.  This system is used by all so you should give it a try! When you get a bike take the bike path both North and South along the river and you will see all of the different parts of the city!

• Walking - Plaza Espana is about 15 mins from the cathedral and has a beautiful park called Maria Luisa to stroll around.  Take a walk around all of the side streets when you can and just try to get lost.  You will find all types of different restaurants, shops, and plazas to explore.  If you want, go to the Geralda and climb to the top, then just look to see where you want to go in the city and try to explore until you find it.  If you like a more low key vibe you definately need to take a walk around Alameda.  On Sundays, there is an art fair near the Museo Bellas Arces.  Take a little tour of all of the different local artists and their differnt works.  You will find anything from paintings to jewelry.  Also sometime during the week make sure to make a stop in the actual museum. In Triana you will find a bar called "La Casa" and this is where all of the matedores tend to get their night caps.  During the day there is a fresh food market to the right of the Puente Isabel.  Locals sell fresh fish, fruit, pastries, and bread.  Lastly, there is a little cermaics shop that is a must see in Triana, take a left off the Puente Isabel and it will be on your right.  The owener has been there for years and will show you around his shop to explain all of the pieces that he has.

TAPAS ~ Tapas are a must wherever you may be in Spain.

1. Bar Las Golondrinas:  c/ Antillano Campos, 26 Barrio de Triana - Sevilla

• Make sure to try the "champinons" and the "calabaza"

2. El Rinconcillo

• Our personal favorite was the "ternera".  Just beware, this place is a little pricey and a little touristy. BUT it is also known as the OLDEST tapas bar in Spain and is said to have created the TAPA.

3. Egana Oriza - This is a pricey place, but if you go to their tapas bar which is connected to the restaurant you will be able to try all of their main courses as tapas.  They have all of the traditional tapas with a twist.  Make sure to try their "queso de cabra" and their "cordero kebabs".

HELADO ~ On those hot summer days, ice cream is a MUST!

1. Rayas - There are a couple locations around Sevilla just make sure you bring your apetite because you will want to try every flavor.

2. Mascarpone - This is a great place to sit and enjoy your helado outside of the cafe.  We also suggest you try their different tostados for breakfast.

3. Heladeria Artesana La Fiorentina - On Calle Zaragoza, this place is a must! They have a great selection and they have a nice area to sit outside.

Night Out - Whether you want to go out till the sun rises or you just want a cool bar to hang out in, you should make a stop at each of these.

Bars

• Big Ben and Fundacion are both in Triana and have great prices for drinks.  However, the majority of these bars also cater to the tourists, so if you want to speak English for the night this is the place to go.
• El Rio Grande is also in Triana right off of Plaza de Cuba but if you go after 8:30 you will be able to sit on the river and have a few drinks with some locals.
• If you are looking to meet a couple of locals or just test out your Spanish skills try any of the bars in Alemeda.

Discotecas

• Buddha Bar is a great night out just make sure to go on a nice night so that you can sit on their outside terrace.  There are three levels, all with different music and different vibes.  If you want to sit outside, there are couches and table and beautiful views.  If you don't want to wait in line to get in then make sure to get there before 3 am, but if you do don't expect anybody to show up until at least 4.
• Catedral is a little smaller and more intimate than Buddha Bar, but it is always a good time.  If you plan it out right, girls get free drinks on certain nights, otherwise your bar tab and get pretty pricey.  Go to Catedral on Wed. and Fri., and Buddha on Thurs. and Sat.