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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Toledo in Half a Day
By Mike Desantis No, not Ohio where it’s pronounced toe-lee-doe, but Spain where it’s pronounced toe-lay-doe. Toledo is a UNESCO World Heritage city so there is a lot to see and really deserves more than the few hours we spent. To get there from Madrid, take a quick 30-minute ride from Madrid Atocha train station on the national railway for €11 ($14.50) per person … [Read more...] about Toledo in Half a Day
Walking Tours in Spain
By J. Mike Rogers ITWPA Member Alicante, Spain, is the best place in the world. It says so right there -- carved in the marble plaza in front of City Hall. We would’ve missed it if Maria had not pointed it out and explained: that’s the city’s official motto. Maria was our guide on the Free Walking Tour of Alicante. In less than three hours, we saw the sights and got a … [Read more...] about Walking Tours in Spain
Five Reasons to Visit Málaga
By Hannah Giles Long seen as simply a transport hub for tourists heading to destinations and resorts along Spain’s Costa del Sol, the southern Andalusian city of Málaga has, in the past, been unkindly referred to as an “airport with a city attached.” This is a real shame as Spain’s sixth largest city has plenty to offer anyone looking for an alternative to the more popular … [Read more...] about Five Reasons to Visit Málaga
Lugo, Spain’s City of Witches and Saints
Submission & Photos by Elizabeth Varadan Every year, from October 4th through 12th, the San Froilán Fiesta lights up Lugo, the capital city of Lugo province in Galicia, the northwest region of Spain. Famous bands perform onstage. Puppeteers and street musicians rim plazas or spill along side streets. Artisans sell handcrafts on blankets. A silver cowboy statue … [Read more...] about Lugo, Spain’s City of Witches and Saints