Madrid born, San Diego raised adventuress who has been teaching ESL in Madrid since 2007. She enjoys traveling, photography, food, wine & free events with friends in Madrid!
Bier, Pretzels, Lederhosens and the Dirndl are coming back! The world-famous beer festival has been celebrated in Madrid since 2014 and each year has been a huge sold out success! Madrid Oktoberfest 2016 is the event to celebrate before the summer ends! … Continue reading “Madrid Oktoberfest 2016” →
Restaurant Review New York Burger Began by a Columbian couple after much brainstorming with their New Yorker friend, New York Burger first opened in April 2009 near the Plaza de Cuzco on C/ General Yagüe, 5. Two and a half … Continue reading “Restaurant Review New York Burger” →
The San Isidro festivities in Madrid are occurring from the 12th till the 16th of May. Saint Isidro is a patron saint of Madrid. He was elevated to sainthood status after manifesting many miracles many of whom have said to … Continue reading “Free San Isidro 2016 Celebration Activities” →
The Pasacalles Gigantes y Cabezudos (the Giants & Bigheads Parade) consists of eight gigantes, five cabezudos, six kilikis and six zaldikos that traditionally parade and dance in the streets during the festivities of San Fermin in Pamplona, the capital of … Continue reading “San Isidro Parade: Giants & Bigheads” →
From April 29 to May 16, Paseo de Recoletos in Madrid, will celebrate its annual 40th Old & Used Book Fair, organized by the Asociación de Libreros de Lance de Madrid. Nearly 50 specialized bookstores from all over Spain will have their … Continue reading “40th Old & Used Book Fair” →
There is a lookout point located in the great tower of the palace and for the first time, it is accessible to the public to discover privileged views of the city of Madrid. Crowning the building, it offers the visitor … Continue reading “When to Enjoy the City Views from the Palacio de Cibeles” →
Free eBooks from Madrid Libraries Have an eBook and need to download new reading material for your daily metro commute or next holiday? Get Free eBooks from Madrid Libraries! Here we show you the steps on how to do so… WHAT … Continue reading “Free eBooks from Madrid Libraries” →
National Heritage has decided that the Royal Palace of Madrid will offer free visits to citizens of the European Union and Latin America, with proof of nationality, residence or work permit. Visiting hours are Monday-Thursday from 3pm to 6pm (October to March) and … Continue reading “Free Entrance to the Royal Palace” →
Don’t think culture is expensive! Madrid is rich with economical cultural events and activities, museums being one of the best! With a wide range of museums beyond the Thyssen, Prado and Reina Sofia, many are free at certain times of … Continue reading “When are Museums Free in Madrid?” →
As you ride on Metro Line 1, you may be catch a glimpse of an eerie abandoned station between the Iglesia and Bilbao metro stops. That was once the Chamberí Metro Station. Inaugurated on October 17, 1919, it was one of the … Continue reading “Platform Zero: Chamberi Metro Station” →