By Diane Hollands ITWPA Member We just happened to book our Airbnb right beside this wonderful Mercado. We had no idea what was in store and that in our three days in Madrid we would eat there at least once a day. Checking into the Airbnb, we asked for a Mercado to pick up some food to cook. After all, that’s why we get an Airbnb. Our young host said, “there’s one … [Read more...] about Shopping like a local in Madrid
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World’s Oldest Working Restaurant: Centuries-Old Charm and Timeless Quality are Botin’s Secret Ingredients for Success
By Penny Zibula Photographs by Simon Lock ITWPA Members Madrid can rightfully boast of its abundance of regional and international cuisines. But in the heart of Spain’s capital is a one-of-a-kind eatery that should not be missed. Sobrino de Botin is the oldest working restaurant in the world, according to the Guinness Book of Records. Founded by a French chef in 1725, … [Read more...] about World’s Oldest Working Restaurant: Centuries-Old Charm and Timeless Quality are Botin’s Secret Ingredients for Success
Creating a Royal Experience on a Budget
By Victoria Hart ITWPA Member Imagine staying in a hotel built for a king, or sleeping where Prince Rainier III of Monaco and his princess Grace Kelly honeymooned. Picture a hotel in a time so regal that celebrities were refused accommodation, considered to be “not the type” for the Ritz. While the Ritz was once reserved for royalty and dignitaries, today anyone who can … [Read more...] about Creating a Royal Experience on a Budget