This year is the 10-year anniversary of my American adventure and I didn’t want to end 2019 without a little tribute to San Francisco, my favorite city in the world. People who haven’t been to the City by the Bay often ask me: “what is it about San Francisco? what makes it so unique?” For […]
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My hometown, Leon, is a hidden gem in northern Spain famous for its monuments and amazing food. It’s Spain’s best city for free tapas and it’s perfect for a short weekend getaway. From high-end restaurants to gastro-bars and tapas spots, there’s no shortage of eating options. On this blog post you are going to find
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I feel incredibly grateful for the amazing opportunities and milestones that I have had and reached throughout my 20s and early 30s such as graduating from university, living in San Francisco, creating this blog, moving to Madrid and getting married. Even though I feel very proud of everything I’ve accomplished, being a very ambitious person
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Soria is a hidden gem located in central northern Spain, at the eastern end of the Castile and Leon region. This land of poets is about two hours from Madrid and is one of the least populated regions in Spain. The city lies by river Douro (or Duero as we say in Spanish) which is
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The region of Madrid may be one of the smallest in Spain but there’s still a lot to see. There are plenty of charming villages and historical sites surrounding the capital of Spain. Some of the best day trips in the area of Madrid include Aranjuez, Chinchon, Patones de Arriba or Manzanares el Real among
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There are plenty of healthy things to do in Madrid. From international races to good-for-you food, the list of options for health-addicts are endless. It hasn’t always been like this, though. The terms flexitarian, paleo or vegan were unknown in Spain a few years ago. Even though the famous Mediterranean diet that characterises our lifestyle
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Spain’s National Day (Fiesta Nacional de España) is October 12, a.k.a. Hispanic Day (Día de la Hispanidad), it commemorates the arrival of Christopher Columbus to the Americas. As it is Spain’s big day, we get the day off and families celebrate attending one of the many events throughout the country or spending some quality time
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Many visitors come to Spain because of our food culture every year. Spanish cuisine is well-known and respected all over the world and Madrid is one of its gastronomical capitals. Even though Spanish flavors attract swarms of tourists on its own, Madrid restaurants make a big effort to lure foodies in with beautifully decorated eateries.
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The last few weeks of summer have been packed with really exciting plans. The main reason we love Madrid so much is the wide variety of things to do. Possibilities in big cities are endless, from the most common things you can do everywhere to unusual and unique plans and events. On this post you
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Almeria is a coastal region in Andalusia washed by the Mediterranean sea. Almeria’s beaches may not be the most popular in Spain but they still deserve a chance. Back in August, we spent 5 days in Roquetas de Mar, a seaside town 18km from Almeria. We were looking for a quiet place for some rest
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