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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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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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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It is said that a Sunday well spent brings a week of content. The last day of the week happens to be one of the best days to enjoy all that Madrid has to offer. So, how do you spend the perfect Sunday in Madrid? Apart from the obvious and world popular Sunday brunch, here
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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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(UPDATED OCTOBER 2019)How to celebrate Halloween in Madrid or maybe I should say Día de los Muertos? You see, up until a few years ago Halloween was just a foreign festivity for us. Traditionally, the 1st of November is the Day of the Dead (Día de los Difuntos) and that’s what we celebrate in Spain
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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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