Let's Talk Madrid

• El Parterre at Parque del Retiro, Madrid 1 year ago If by chance you wander through the western portion of Parque del Retiro, you shall certainly not miss the Parterre — a beautiful and calm spot within Madrid‘s most popular urban park. Especially if you are already familiar with this particular garden, or plaza as many others consider it, you...
• Madrid, Spain to Portugal: One Morning in Our Lady of Fatima Shrine 1 year ago Travel from Madrid Spain to Portugal is a mere 6 to 7 hours, but we managed to reach Fatima for a little over 5 hours. So, our trip to this country started with the early morning tour of the Our Lady of Fatima Sanctuary or more popularly known as the Fatima Shrine. Surprisingly we were … Continue...
• Madrid, Spain to Lisbon, Portugal - A Mere Six Hours Apart 1 year ago Just in March, 2020, our worlds have practically turned upside down. In Madrid, as in the rest of Spain and the world, we have been pushed to stay indoors for weeks, because of the pandemic caused by the Covid19. We were instructed not to leave our homes, unless it is necessary to go out because...
• When In NZ: Kaitaia Motor Lodge is the Perfect Choice of Accommodation 2 years ago Spain to New Zealand is a long, 25-hour flight, more than a day of seemingly endless travel, but this hardly matters if you’d just think of the many things you can enjoy from your NZ vacation. In my case, I’m trying to condition myself that I can go through this long trip. I must — …...
• La Manduca Bar, El Carmen 2 years ago Craving always for Spanish tapas and raciones? Now, there is a must-visit Spanish restaurant located within the El Carmen neighborhood in Central Madrid. The name is Bar La Manduca, and is a popular eatery in this area simply because of its many delicious meat and jamones treat. It is easy to fill...

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