Let's Talk Madrid

• 15 Fun Things to See and Do In and Around Madrid's Puerta del Sol 3 days ago Bustling, reverberating, full of life — these words describe Puerta del Sol, the Gate of the Sun in the midst of Madrid. A gargantuan, pedestrianized plaza of an irregular shape, it serves as a focal point from which important streets such as Calles Preciado and de la Montera branch out and lead...
• Let's Partake Some Fish: Bar Santurce and Its Grilled Sardines 1 week ago Did you know that sardines is at the bottom of the food chain of the marine kingdom? It is always the hapless prey, in other words. No wonder sad and lowly is how some describe this particular fish, a kilo of which couldn’t even fetch more than a few euros at popular Madrid mercados like …...
• Chinchon: An Under-an-hour Travel Getaway from Madrid 1 week ago The town of Chinchon, Community of Madrid, as viewed from the clock tower Time and again, I try to be far from the hustle and bustle of Madrid, and all the stress and craziness that go with this big city. And enjoy a breather of sorts, even if only for a day. This makes living … Continue reading...
• Take a Break from Jamón: My 5 Spanish Pork-based Dishes Worth Indulging In 2 weeks ago If you think Spain is all about jamón, think again. The Spanish pork-based cuisine is rich and diverse, certainly a lot more other than the well-loved cured pork. Countless delectable cerdo dishes, served as tapas and raciones, are waiting for you to relish. Forget jamon for awhile. Here are five...
• Outside Madrid: Royal Town of Aranjuez 3 weeks ago Aranzuez isn’t a huge, highly sought-after town, but it’s far from being hidden and obscure. It is one jewel of a Spanish pueblo, being the site of a spectacular royal palace. Still, many would consider it to be low-key compared to the more popular day trip destinations like Toledo, Segovia, or...

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