If you would like to go shopping in Madrid, I have some ideas to recommend. Salvador Bachiller Spanish Leather Goods Spain is famous for their amazing leather goods and my MIL loves buying the . . .
MADRID BITES: Rodilla Sandwiches
Another quick but yummy bite in Madrid is Rodilla's sandwiches. There are many Rodilla branches all over the city and they are known for their delicious cold sandwiches. They also have some warm . . .
MADRID BITES: Museo del Jamon
Museo del Jamon was a nice experience for a first time tourist like me in Madrid. It's nothing fancy, but it was cool eating amidst the walls full of hanging Jamon. You can also buy different cold . . .
MADRID BITES: El Brillante Bocadillo de Calamares
Reputedly the best place to enjoy Bocadillo de Calamares, this was a definite treat for me. The other places that I tried had thick calamari rings which were harder to bite while at El Brilliante the . . .
MADRID BITES: Havana Blues Tapas
One of the things I was really looking forward to doing in Madrid was the food, having tapas throughout the day and enjoying wine and beers with meals. I don't normally have beer with lunch or . . .
MADRID TO DO: Real Madrid Bernabéu Stadium Tour
If you are a fan of Real Madrid then the Bernabeu Tour is a must-do in Madrid. I only became a football and Real Madrid fan because of TD and through this tour I learned so much more of the proud . . .
MADRID TO DO: Free Museum Visits
Madrid with all it's history and art has a lot of museums that showcase the some of the worlds greatest works and artists. I would have loved to spend an entire day just wandering around one museum . . .
MADRID BITES: Churros con Chocolate
The two must-try places to enjoy this Spanish treat is San Gines and Valor. San Gines is known for their churros, the consistency is a bit better, and Valor is known for their amazing . . .
MADRID INFO: Value for Money Tips
TD and I try to plan our vacations and budget well. We always try to get the best value for money. It's hard earned money and we try to balance out saving while enjoying ourselves. So here are the . . .
TRAVEL DIARIES: 7 Days in Madrid
We were recently in Madrid for a family vacation/reunion. It was my very first time in Spain and visiting Madrid was a dream come true. It was a dream I had, to experience the Madrileño lifestyle, . . .
