It is not a secret that Toledo is THE one-day trip destination from Madrid. Spending one day in Toledo should be on your bucket list if you are already visiting Spain’s capital. It is very popular for its rich history and culture. And don’t worry, it is not another boring old city that travel bloggers…
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Where to go hiking near Madrid: an underrated hiking destination
Madrid, the biggest city in Spain, might not seem like a great hiking destination at first sight. Of course, it is a busy city with soooo many people, traffic, and noise. But, when you look at the surroundings of Madrid, you can find some amazing hiking destinations! Madrid is surrounded by some very beautiful nature,…
Spend 2 days in Madrid: A detailed Madrid itinerary written by a local
Hello and welcome to Madrid, the best city in the whole wide world! Okay, at least to me. And I have to admit that I am biased. Because I have been living in Madrid for more than four years now. Believe me, Madrid is an amazing city that has SO MUCH to offer. You can…
Solo Travel Madrid: The ultimate guide for visiting Madrid alone
The first time I visited Madrid I was a bit overwhelmed by how big and how busy it was. But after living in Madrid for five years I can assure you: Madrid is a great destination for solo travelers. There are so many things to do and places to explore, you will not feel alone…
25 free museums in Madrid you have to visit during your stay
Madrid is home to many famous world-class museums. And visiting them does not have to break the bank. You have probably heard about the famous Reina Sofia museum in Madrid, where you can find many of Picasso’s famous paintings. Did you know you can visit it during specific hours for free? In fact, there are many…
Madrid Bucket List Challenge: 37 Things to do in Madrid
Madrid may not be the first choice when someone is visiting Spain for the first time. The first choice of many travellers would be Barcelona, Mallorca, or maybe even Seville. Some may think they can skip Madrid and just go to the beach cities or the South of Spain. But in my opinion, Madrid is…
Let’s do a self-guided walking tour of Madrid!
A free walking tour in Madrid you can just do by yourself I have said it before and I will say it again: Madrid is not just another boring capital city. It offers so much history, cultural diversity, and beautiful architecture. As you can already tell, I am a huge Madrid fan. I have been…
104 Cheap or Free Things to do in Madrid!
Let me tell you a secret: Madrid is not another boring capital city. And it should not be your second choice after Barcelona. I have been living in Madrid for more than four years, so believe me, there’s a ton of free things to do in Madrid. But I understand that it is hard to…
One day in Madrid: What to See and Where to Go
Madrid will always be one of my favorite cities. Of course, that is why I chose to live here. But I have heard from many people that they were kind of overwhelmed by the city when they visited it. Since it is a capital, it seems so big and busy! Especially if you do not…
Go from Madrid to Barcelona for only 9€ with the new OUIGO trains
If you have ever tried to move around Spain and go from one city to another you might have realized the following thing: Taking high-speed trains in Spain is expensive. Really expensive. I have paid more than 100€ to go from Barcelona to Madrid with the AVE train from RENFE at least a couple of…