Sol Beach House was our “base camp” in Menorca. It belongs to the prestigious Melia Hotels International group. We are members of their rewards program so when we travel we always check out Melia hotels first. In today’s post I’m going to tell you why we chose this hotel and why you should choose it […]
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I’m Spanish but I had never been to the Balearic islands until now. This summer we decided to spend the holidays in our beautiful country and we thought Menorca was the perfect destination since it’s got everything we love: sparkling beaches, delicious food and charming towns. This post is the first installment of the Menorca
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On July 22nd my husband and I celebrated our first wedding anniversary. Obviously, we had to find a very special place to celebrate such a special day. Going through my Madrid bucket list on Pinterest I came across a picture of Hotel Orfila‘s garden restaurant and immediately thought it was the perfect place for our celebration. They
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I used to think that to see lavender fields you had to go all the way to the region of Provence in France. This spring I found out that I had beautiful fields close to home so I marked down on my calendar “visit lavender fields in July”. Why July? Because it’s when this flower
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Segovia is a small city with big heritage. The soaring aqueduct is undoubtedly its most famous landmark and it is probably the most important Roman monument surviving in the heart of a modern city. However, this is not the only jewel of the city. Segovia’s Alcazar looks like a fairy tale castle, in fact, it is
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I’m on a mission to visit all the Royal Palaces in Spain and Palacio Real de La Granja de San Ildefonso had been on my bucket list for a long time. This beautiful 18th century palace is located 10km from Segovia and one hour drive from Madrid which makes it a perfect day trip from
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Madrid is full of photographic opportunities. From its monuments to its trendy eateries, there’s no shortage of Instagram material. One of my favorite things to do is grab my camera and wander around the city looking for the perfect pic, and I can assure you that I always come back with interesting shots. That’s the
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The weather is wonderful, you’ve got more free time and the city at your feet. So you wonder: how to make the most of it? Worry no more, I’ve got you covered. Today I’m telling you the best places to be in Madrid this summer. If you follow the blog, you know that I’m obsessed
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Chinchon is considered one of those Pueblos bonitos de España, a disctinction given to the most beautiful villages in Spain like Vejer de la Frontera, Santillana del Mar or La Alberca. It’s only a 50 minute drive from Madrid and a great idea for a day trip from the capital of Spain. Chinchon is well-known
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Calling all cheese lovers, I’ve got pretty exciting news for you! I’ve found a restaurant in Madrid that is cheese lovers’ paradise. The restaurant is huge and has different areas including a counter to grab a quick bite, semi-private areas, and long tables for big groups. White and nordic designs predominate. Very original decor that
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