Summer is in the air…Days are longer, temperatures are raising…It\’s the last few weeks of spring before summer gets here. At this time we feel the urge to spend as much time as possible outdoors enjoying the great weather and that is often accompanied by great food as well. This is our favorite time of […]
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Patones de Arriba is a charming village full of stone and black-slate houses north of Madrid. Surrounded by Sierra de Guadarrama mountain range, it is a haven 45 minutes away from the concrete jungle. Patones has preserved the architectural tradition of slate construction, is known for great gastronomy options and offers several hiking routes. It\’s
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Being an avid reader, bookshops are always in my travel itinerary, especially if I\’m traveling abroad. I could spend hours in a bookstore, they are my happy place. Sometimes, I even keep myself from entering because otherwise I\’ll mess up the travel plan for the day… Thanks to Instagram and Pinterest, I\’ve discovered plenty of
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In the next few weeks, spring will have sprung in Spain. Longer days, beautiful flowers, warmer weather…springtime is the perfect time to travel. It\’s also perfect to search for beautiful blooms and blossoms and in Spain you can find plenty. You can see some of the most spectacular flowering trees in Europe. The cherry blossom
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I like to buy unique things when I travel, special items that you won\’t find at a regular souvenir shop. I have an Aboriginal art silk scarf and a hand-painted boomerang from Australia and an embroidered table runner from Santorini. That\’s the kind of stuff I\’m talking about. I mean, there\’s nothing wrong with touristy
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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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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 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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