I fell in love with Madrid the first time I visited it. The city was fun, laid-back and friendly – and very, very hot. It was the middle of the summer; we got up at five to admire the sunrise and spent many a night sitting on the outdoor terraces until the early hours. I… Continue reading Sunshine and Churros: A Winter Weekend in Madrid
Category: Spain
Meeting Her Majesty the Queen and Other Travel Highlights of 2017
It has become a tradition of mine to dedicate a couple of days around the turn of the year for looking back on the travels of the previous 12 months. Many of us travel so often these days that it can almost start feeling mundane, so it’s good to take time to appreciate that traveling is,… Continue reading Meeting Her Majesty the Queen and Other Travel Highlights of 2017
Monthly roundup: November 2017
It’s Christmas next week, and I’m publishing a roundup for November? Yep – I think one of my resolutions for next year will be to write these monthly reviews in a more timely manner.. Late or not, I think that looking back at the past month (or week, or day, however you choose to do… Continue reading Monthly roundup: November 2017
Summer memories from Madrid
The last time I was in Madrid, it was July and so hot that there were people pouring water on themselves on the streets to cool down. We bought one iced drink after another and stayed indoors during the most scorching hours of the day. I once attempted to walk from our hotel, near Plaza… Continue reading Summer memories from Madrid