Cafe de Oriente The biggest advantage of living in a big city is the wide variety of leisure options that you have. Madrid has so much to offer all year round and the holidays are no exception. I’ve put together a list of things to do whether you are here for a short visit or […]
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You already know that one of my favorite activities is baking. We are currently experiencing Christmas weather in Spain with temperatures below 0ºC, so we don’t feel like spending time outside unless strictly necessary. That means the oven is on more often than any other time of the year. So today I want to share
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I think that Paris is overrated. Yes, it’s a splendid city but I can’t think of anything that I can only find in Paris and not in Madrid. Maybe it’s because I’m not really a romantic. Or maybe it’s because I’m Spanish and our countries have many similarities. Let’s analyse the situation.What makes Paris so
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Sometimes you need a weekend getaway to unwind. Your mind and body will thank you. We are so busy that we fail to listen to what our bodies and minds tell us. I have a full schedule during the week and I spend most weekends doing house work or working on the blog. I barely
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If you follow blogs you may have seen many “fall bucket lists” around lately which include activities such as apple picking or baking homemade pies. One thing that seems to be missing from them is the wine harvest. In my opinion fall is the best time to visit wineries, the leaves are turning into beautiful
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I’m really excited to share with you our wedding photos today. We said “I do” on the 22nd of July in a traditional Catholic ceremony followed by a reception at one of the most extraordinary historic hotels on the Old Continent which was built in the 16th century: Parador de San Marcos. Many people had
We got back from Australia on Saturday. We had the most amazing time but it’s going to take a couple of days before we fully recover. It was a looong trip! Ankles are swollen and jet lag is kicking in but it was totally worth it. I will tell you all about it and show
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Don’t be fooled by the gloomy sign, there’s plenty of color inside… Let me take you into a world of color where you’ll have the most delicious sandwiches and their famous truffled potatoes. Meet La Sanducherie, an inviting and modern spot in the center of Madrid. At La Sanducherie you’ll find characteristic flavors of food
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Today we are going on a shopping spree. Would you like to join me? I’m going to take you through the best shops in Madrid from Zara to Chanel. There’s something for every budget. Let’s start by dividing the shopping scene in three different areas: We’ve got Barrio de Salamanca where you can find both
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This summer I’m going to take you for a walk around Madrid. Lately, I’ve been to several interesting places, tried new spots for brunch and had some of the best sandwiches I’ve ever eaten. If you follow me on Instagram, you may have already seen some of them on my InstaStories. I can’t wait to
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