Fresh blooms, the smell of cut grass, longer days… looks like spring is finally here and I couldn\’t feel happier. Those sights and smells wake me up, give me energy and put me on a better mood every year. It\’s like part of me has been hibernating and now I\’m 100% awake. When the weekend […]
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Among our favorite places to grab a bite in Madrid are food markets. We love to take guests to see them when we are showing them the city as well. The great thing about food markets is that there\’s something for everyone and it\’s all in one place. Whether you are going with friends, family
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I organize my trips as much as possible. I like to be prepared beforehand even though some things will have to be spontaneous because you can\’t control everything (although the perfectionist in me would love to be able to do that). Before a trip I outline everything: places to see, the best times to see
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We arrived in Valencia, a bike friendly city with pink sunsets by the Mediterranean sea, on a Friday afternoon. We unpacked our bags at the Tryp Oceanic Hotel (which is very close to the City of Arts and Science) and went to have lunch. While doing research to plan the trip I had read that
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One of the things I look forward the most when I travel is trying the local cuisine, even if it\’s in my own country. Among the best places in the world to do a food tour is San Sebastian. Famous for its bars with counters full of endless trays of pintxos (which are similar to
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Have you ever wondered how Eleanor of Aquitaine or Isabella of Castile lived? Or maybe you are a fan of King Arthur and Guinevere? Whatever the case may be, we\’ve all thought about what life was like back in Medieval times. Fortunately, there are some remnants left in a condition good enough to even stay. This is
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Sigüenza is a little town with a big history. Sigüenza is a city in Guadalajara, central Spain. It’s known for its centuries-old architecture, including an imposing Medieval Castle where you can spend the night. It\’s a wonderful place to breath Spanish history. Let me show you around Sigüenza, a Historic Town in Guadalajara SIGÜENZA: BEST
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Happy New Year 2018! It\’s a time for new beginnings and resolutions. One of my recurrent resolutions is to travel and explore as much as possible so I hope that you\’ll stay with me in 2018 and that we share our adventures. Some of you asked to see how we celebrate Christmas in Spain so
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Merry Christmas you guys! I hope you are all having a great time with your loved ones. Today I want to share a special meal we had earlier this month. We celebrated my mom\’s birthday at the place where we tied the knot last summer. Going back to the place where we got married was
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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 in Madrid this holiday season whether you are here
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