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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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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This long weekend has been full of great moments: Halloween recipes (I always post those on InstaStories so follow me if you want to stay tuned), romantic lunch with my husband, meeting blogger friends… I wish I could stop time and stay like this forever. My favorite things about fall are the changing colors of leaves,
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¿Me pones un cafe? (Can I have a coffee?) is the most common question asked in the mornings all around Spain. The famous meme “but first, coffee” is a favorite in Spain too. However, I don’t think I’ve seen a country with more types of coffee than Spain. I’m still amazed at how a waiter can remember
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It still feels like summer in Madrid but it won’t be long before temperatures go down and leaves turn crimson and gold. Autumn days call for cozy plans and comfort food and that’s what you will find on this guide. On today’s post I’m going to tell you what to see and do in Madrid
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Madrid is well known for being a city full of monuments. From visiting the Royal Palace or some of the best museums in the world like El Prado to taking a stroll around Retiro Park, there’s plenty to see and do. With so much sightseeing you are bound to get hungry. Sure there’s always some
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September is a great month to visit Nerja. The weather in this coastal town in the region of Malaga is still warm enough to go to the beach but not as hot as in summer. On today’s post I’m going to tell you which are the best beaches in Nerja, places to eat and stay
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The first time you are in a new city you are bound to visit the main attractions but if you are anything like me, you also want to find those non touristy places that only locals know about. Every city provides an array of hidden gems waiting to be found. So, this is not just
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I’m Spanish but I had never been to the Balearic islands until now. This summer we decided to spend the holidays in our beautiful country and we thought Menorca was the perfect destination since it’s got everything we love: sparkling beaches, delicious food and charming towns. This post is the first installment of the Menorca
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