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 […]
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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
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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During our stay in San Sebastian we visited the charming town of Hondarribia. Hondarribia is a colorful fishing village that is both rich in architecture as well as in gastronomy. It’s a feast for the eyes and also for the stomach. It was a cloudy and gloomy day but we were not going to let the
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Every year for our anniversary my fiance and I go on a short trip. Last year we visited the fascinating Seville and two years ago the cosmopolitan city of London. This year we went to San Sebastian, a coastal city in the north of Spain. Today I want to take you on a tour through
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We could say that membrillo (in English quince paste) paired with Manchego cheese is the national snack of Spain. I didn\’t like it too much as a kid but now you have to stop me from eating the whole thing. It\’s funny how your likes and dislikes regarding food change as you grow older, right? I
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