Spanish Cooking Class Madrid: A Real Day with an Abuela

Spanish Cooking Class Madrid: A Real Day with an Abuela So, you are in Madrid, and you’ve pretty much seen the Prado Museum and walked through Retiro Park. Honestly, those are great, but I was looking for something, you know, a bit different. I wanted to find a piece of the city that didn’t feel like it was just for tourists. As a matter of fact, I really wanted to connect with the local culture in a way that felt genuine. I sort of stumbled upon this cooking experience online, and the description, well, it was kind of simple. Basically, …

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2025 Madrid Scavenger Hunt: A Fresh Way to See the City

2025 Madrid Scavenger Hunt: A Fresh Way to See the City Okay, so Madrid is just one of those cities. You sort of feel it more than you see it, you know? The energy is really palpable, from the grand boulevards to the quiet little side streets where you can, like, still hear a lone guitar playing. I’ve been on my fair share of city tours, the ones with the headset and the big bus, and, to be honest, they can feel a little… detached. You’re sort of just looking at things through a window. That’s why the idea of …

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