Written by travelwisdom on May 27, 2005
- Today is our first typical day at Pueblo Ingles. Think of it as a "musical Spaniards" talk-athon. Wake-up calls come promptly at 8:15am, and we all head to breakfast. There is no assigned seating, but...
Written by KJP on August 22, 2004
- Introduction
With more than forty public parks and gardens, Madrid boasts an abundance of greenery that rivals most any other major city in Europe. What’s more, these are some of the most beautiful and impeccably maintained...
Written by actonsteve on July 30, 2001
- Even if you aren't a great fan of modern art - you will still love the near unpronouncable Museo Thyssen-Boremisza's. Which along with the Prado and the Reine Sofia makes up one of the corners...
Written by antoniusestrillo on October 29, 2008
- The first city in Spain and fourth in Europe – in terms of tourist arrival has now one of the most modern tourists centers in the country. Possesses a modern infrastructure, preserved the look...
Written by cola0 on July 9, 2005
- We arrived on Saturday morning in June as a family of seven flying in from different places in Asia and the States. Posters for Madrid 2012 Olympics were still up in prominent plazas. By...
Written by lashr1999 on July 22, 2005
- Madrid is the capital of Spain, which has a population of over three million. It is a business center and is the home of the Spanish Royal Family. Most of its industry is located south...
Written by travelwisdom on May 27, 2005
- It is a bone-chilling and gray March day in Madrid. My husband Hank and I are huddled together on a busy corner with 20 other English-speaking volunteers from around the globe. Nearby, an equal number...
Written by jaebirdypie on August 14, 2003
- Seated over 2,100 feet above sea level, Madrid is the highest capital in all of Europe. In 1561, King Fillipe II chose the small village of Madrid to house the Royal Court because of its...
Written by dharlan on April 10, 2002
- A few years ago on a cruise from Lisbon to Barcelona I wish someone had warned me about the growing problem of pickpockets and thieves in Spain, but no one did. On a side...
Written by rhiannon1968 on January 13, 2002
- Yes, it's possible to visit Madrid with your nose up in the air... not for great buildings or the usual sights... but for the charming little details. Some street names are very quaintly made of...
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