Madrid: Visiting Plaza Mayor once again and a Farewell Lunch in San Miguel Mercado
It was time to do our one last minute shopping at El Corte Ingles, the biggest department store in Spain.…
Spain: Madrid
In Madrid: Calle del Arenal and Plaza de Isabel II
The pedestrian street, ‘Calle del Arenal’ which starts from Teatro Real to Puerta del Sol is one of the traffic-free…
In Madrid: Palacio Real de Madrid and Plaza de Oriente
In my travelling years I have realized that I am really not into museums. I do like most museums mainly…
In Madrid: Beer and Jardines de Plaza de Espana
We had more time to check out shops on our last day in Madrid so we grabbed the opportunity and…
The Oldest Restaurant in the World and more Madrid Scenes
For our last day in Madrid we elected to spend it on visiting the Palace area, shopping (yup it’s our…
Madrid, Spain: Lively Plaza Santa Ana and Missing Out on the Tablao Flamenco
Ola mi amigos y amigas =) On our 3rd evening in Madrid, which was after a long day of skyline…
Shopping in Madrid and Lunch: Boquerones and Patatas Bravas
Blondine and I did a second round of the Madrid skyline tour, after which we hit the streets for shopping.…
Madrid’s Skyline and Fountains
On our third day in Madrid we decided to do the bus sightseeing tour. I have done this same tour…
Back in Madrid from Toledo
So after half an hour ride with the fast Renfe train from Toledo, we were back in Madrid just before…
Madrid Atocha Railway Station and its Tropical Garden
When we stepped inside the Madrid Atocha Train Station, from the ground level (we were coming from Calle de Atocha),…
Buen Retiro Park, Madrid: The Crystal Palace and the Black Swans
Another showcase in the El Retiro Park is the cast-iron and glass pavilion, ‘Palacio de Cristal’ (Crystal Palace) and the…
Buen Retiro Park, Madrid: Symphonic Orchestra Concert (and a rant)
Further walk towards Plaza de Nicaragua, we heard music and this is what we found in the middle of the…