Let me begin from the main – real Spanish breakfast is always great, and you can easily find in literally any Spanish bar. Which is why the following list is a suggestion for the most demanding eaters or those who are looking for something a little less traditional/ Here are some ideas where you can […]...

You can come back to Madrid time and again and will always find something new and astonishing. Today list offers you free Madrid, in both senses of the expression. To explore this Madrid, you will need only a pair of comfortable shoes, a city map, and a good mood. Park Retiro The famous royal park […]...

The main souvenirs that visitors to Spain bring back home are, of course, jamon and wine. However, if you are looking for something more original but no less Spanish in spirit, here are some ideas. Traditional Spanish omelette tortilla Two enterprising Spanish decided that the unique taste of tortilla should be available even to those […]...

Recently we did a post about moving to Spain for those who want to retire here. However, work immigration to Spain is no less popular. One of the seemingly easiest jobs you can find here is babysitting or housekeeping. But is it really that easy? Working as a caretaker of children or house usually doesn’t […]...

Sunny Spain is usually related to beaches and bathing suits. In Madrid, unfortunately, you cannot find a sea and in winter, you will have to put on your coat and hat. Despite it, many veteran travellers recommend visiting the capital of Spain specifically in winter. Here are some reasons that may convince you that defying […]...

he list of the best of the best tapas bars of Madrid is actually endless. The size of the capital, Spanish customs, preferences of foreigners, all of this effect the continually growing variety of bars in Madrid. On the other hand, there are certain veterans of the art of tapas, who manage to remain successful […]...

Spain is one of the most appealing countries not only for tourists but also those that are planning their retirement. This is not surprising because the Spanish sun, people’s hospitality, delicious cuisine and accessibility of prices surely justify such a choice. From January 1, 2019 the minimal age to retire is 6 years and 8 […]...

The column on the picture is one of the most extraordinary things I have ever seen. I mean, have you seen many columns with a belt and buckle? As it turns out, this architectural detail was supposed to remind the templars who lived in the castle and saw the column daily about their knight duty. […]...

A bit more than a month ago, the cultural centre CaixaForum opened a new exhibition Luxury: From the Assyrian to Alexander the Great”. The exhibition is part of the project developed by a Barcelona-based bank, Caixa, and the British Museum itself. The deal made between the two implies that Madrileños will be able to see […]...

If you drive a few kilometres away from Madrid, you will find many mushroom places but not all of them allow picking. The Spanish law establishes that private owners and regional authorities/ who possess a given territory, can regulate such issues as picking mushrooms and other things on their land. Besides, there are territories that […]...