The weather in Madrid is hardly ever frightful making it the perfect destination for your winter escapes. Apart from visiting the capital of Spain you can’t miss some day trips like the beautiful town of Aranjuez. With its renowned Royal Palace and Gardens, Aranjuez is a magnificent touristic town located less than 50 kilometers south […]
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Parador de Gredos is a luxury hotel in Sierra de Gredos mountain range. It’s located near the town of Navarredonda de Gredos. This is the first Parador ever created and opened its doors in 1928. This former hunting lodge and inn established by king Alfonso XIII, is the perfect starting point for hikes and excursions to unique
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Toledo is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Spain due to its impressive amount of heritage sites. If that wasn’t enough, the region has even more to offer like the charming town of Oropesa. Oropesa is one of the oldest inhabited sites in Spain, dating back to 1761 BC when the legend says
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In a few hours we’ll be welcoming 2019, I can’t believe how fast time flies! My husband and I are joining our families to celebrate with a traditional Spanish holiday dinner at home. We are very family oriented, like the vast majority of people in Spain. Spanish families have strong ties, much stronger than in
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UPDATED NOVEMBER 2019 Chrismas Lights will be lit on November 22 2019 at 19:30 It’s the most magical time of the year and Madrid is spreading that Christmas cheer with warming Nativity scenes, beautiful decor and jaw-dropping illumination. Last night I set off to find the best Madrid Christmas lights equipped with my camera, tripod
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It’s party time!Let’s take a break from travel posts to talk about fashion. Many fashion-related questions come up during this holiday season. I’m sure we all have a bunch of Christmas parties to attend and we want to make an impression with our look while wearing something appropriate for the occasion/code, am I right? Today
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It was high time I wrote a post about the place I’ve called my hometown since I was 10. Leon is a city in the North-West of Spain and belongs to the region of Castilla y Leon. It is a magical city that draws visitors from across the world because of its combination of stunning
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Spain has a whole heap of national heritage sites, charming towns and little villages. Being Spanish I’m obviously biased, but trust me there’s so much to see apart from vibrant cities like Madrid and Barcelona. Spain is not well-known for its Christmas markets like other European cities but it still has a lot to offer.
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I can’t believe that a whole year has already passed. Isn’t it scary how quickly time flies? I don’t know about you, but I spend the days waiting for something: the weekend, some exciting plans, a trip, celebrations… that I forget to enjoy the little things every day. Maybe that’s why time flies, because we
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UPDATED NOVEMBER 2019 I have updated this list of places to enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving meal in Madrid for 2019. There are some spots that I cannot confirm if they are doing it this year or not. It’s all specified below. One of the things that helps me keep my memories of California alive is
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