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Paris! Architecture, Art, Cheese, Cuisine, Wine, Shopping, and More...
We recently had the good fortune to go on an adventure to Paris, Hauts-de-France, and ÃŽle-de-France. Following is a quote from our May 6,...
Jun 21, 20249 min read
Toledo! The Feast of Corpus Christi (and More...)
A Special Week in Toledo Most visitors to Toledo, Spain see the city in its normal state. But one week out of the year is very special...
May 29, 20243 min read
Madrid! Dos de Mayo
In the US, many Americans view the Mexican holiday Cinco de Mayo as a reason to celebrate and maybe have a margarita cocktail or two. And...
May 2, 20242 min read
Madrid! Celebrating San Isidro (May 15th)
Celebrating San Isidro in Madrid If you're traveling to Madrid during the first half of May, you're in for a treat! The feast of Madrid's...
May 1, 20242 min read
Madrid! Beautiful Blue Skies and Magnificent Sunsets
Madrid's Beautiful Blue Skies and Magnificent Sunsets When we think of Madrid, many things come to mind, not the least of which are the...
Apr 23, 20245 min read
Madrid! Sacred Spaces to Delight Your Senses
When people think about cities with sacred monuments and spaces , they probably don't immediately think of Madrid. They might first think...
Apr 14, 20244 min read
Madrid! Santiago Bernabéu Stadium - The More You Know...
Whether you live in Madrid or you're just visiting, there's a good chance that you'll have a reason to go to the Santiago Bernabéu ...
Apr 12, 20247 min read
Madrid! The Emblematic Puerta de Alcalá (Alcalá Gate)
La Puerta de Alcalá (Alcalá Gate) The Emblematic Puerta de Alcalá We recently wrote an article about the Retiro Park in Madrid . With...
Apr 5, 20242 min read
Madrid! Create Memories in Retiro Park That Will Last a Lifetime
Monument of King Alfonso XII, East Side of the Pond in Retiro Park, Madrid, Spain Serene Retiro Park One of our favorite places to spend...
Apr 1, 20245 min read
Madrid! Holy Week, a Week of Traditions
Holy Week Procession in Madrid Religion in Spain and Madrid As a student I occasionally attended Catholic mass in Madrid, occasionally in...
Mar 25, 20243 min read
Visit Valley Forge Park in PA, for Hiking, History, and More!
Brief History of Valley Forge Many Americans may have learned about Valley Forge and the importance it had in the American Revolutionary...
Mar 21, 20244 min read
Madrid! Museums that Always Amaze and Never Disappoint
Prado Museum, Madrid So Many Museums to Choose from in Madrid We must admit that despite the vast amount of time we have spent in Madrid,...
Mar 19, 20249 min read
Madrid! I Must Have a Bocadillo de Calamares (Squid Sandwich)!
My Homemade Bocadillo de Calamares This will be a quick one... What is a Bocadillo? If you don't know what a bocadillo is in Spanish, it...
Mar 10, 20243 min read
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