I feel incredibly grateful for the amazing opportunities and milestones that I have had and reached throughout my 20s and early 30s such as graduating from university, living in San Francisco, creating this blog, moving to Madrid and getting married. Even though I feel very proud of everything I’ve accomplished, being a very ambitious person […]
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The last few weeks of summer have been packed with really exciting plans. The main reason we love Madrid so much is the wide variety of things to do. Possibilities in big cities are endless, from the most common things you can do everywhere to unusual and unique plans and events. On this post you
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Jarandilla de la Vera is one of those off-the-beaten-path places in Spain that deserve a visit. Located in the western region of Extremadura, Jarandilla has a lot to offer. It houses one of the most beautiful hotels in Spain -a former castle turned Parador- it’s close to the stunning Monasterio de Yuste where Emperor Carlos
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The USA is shopping paradise for many of us. Huge stores, wide spaces, perfect decor… Americans sure know how to lure you in. Even window shopping is a real pleasure. I still remember how these stores amazed me the first time I was in the US 10 years ago. I was coming from a small
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The heatwave is hitting Spain pretty hard. With temperatures over 40ºC/100ºF madrileños have to find a way to escape the scorching heat. What’s the best place to do that apart from the pool? Rooftop bars and terraces! Cold drinks, breathtaking views and water sprays await. Let’s take a look at 4 of the best rooftop
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Basket bags are my favorite to carry during summer months. They make me think of the outdoors -the beach, the countryside…- of long days and good weather. In recent years I’ve managed to build a small collection of basket bags in different shapes and sizes. I love this one for picnics, this other one for
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Retiro may be the most famous park of Madrid but it’s not the only one worth visiting. Madrid boasts a number of amazing parks such as Parque del Oeste (Park of the West), a hidden gem near the bustling Princesa street. This park contains a real Egyptian temple, the famous Templo de Debod-, an aerial cable car
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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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Corona is one of the most famous beers in the world. Wherever you travel, you can order one. Most people know that Corona -or Coronita as we know it in Spain- comes from Mexico. However, not many know that its history started in my Spanish hometown: Leon. On this post we are going back in
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Galicia is one of Spain’s best kept secrets. It’s often overlooked because of its wet climate but it’s actually the weather and location in the northwest of Spain which make Galicia so unique. There is a plethora points of interest from castles or cathedrals to one-of-a-kind beaches, green landscapes and Celtic influenced festivals… There are
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