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Madrid Part 2: Iconic City Sights & a Feast at the World’s Oldest Restaurant

18 Comments / July 30, 2025 / Beef, Dessert, Madrid, Mediterranean Food, Offal, Pork, Roasted/Grilled, Spanish Food, Steak, Stewed/Braised, Stir-fry/Sauté, Vegetables

Madrid is a city that wears its soul on its streets—loud, proud, and layered with history and modern energy. At its very heart lies – Gran Vía: the city’s most iconic boulevard. 📍 Gran Vía, 28013 Madrid🚇 Gran Vía metro station Unlike Paris’s uniform elegance or Rome’s ancient grandeur, Gran Vía proudly flaunts its eclectic mix of […]

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Madrid Part 1: Food, Transit, Hotels & a 3-Day Itinerary Beginning at Mercado de San Miguel

28 Comments / July 16, 2025 / Barbecue, Deep-Fry, Dessert, Dim Sum, Dumplings, Madrid, Mediterranean Food, Mild and Soothing, Pork, Rice Bowl/Dish, Roasted/Grilled, Seafood, Spanish Food, Spicy, Stewed/Braised, Sushi, Sweet(-ish), Vegetables

Long before Madrid became the dazzling capital we know today—buzzing with tapas bars, royal palaces, and sunset-lit rooftops—it was called Magerit, or “land of abundant water,” by the Moors. This poetic name hints at its origins: in 865 AD, Emir Muhammad I ordered a fortress to be built along the banks of the Manzanares River

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Off-the-Beaten-Path Bliss on Gran Canaria: Secluded Beaches and a Hidden Family-Run Tavern

2 Comments / July 24, 2024 / Beef, Deep-Fry, Dessert, Dumplings, Gran Canaria, Mediterranean Food, Mild and Soothing, Pork, Rice Bowl/Dish, Seafood, Soup, Spanish Food, Spicy, Stewed/Braised, Stir-fry/Sauté, Vegetables

For those seeking a serene escape from Gran Canaria’s bustling tourist hubs, Playa de Tiritaña and Playa de los Frailes are the perfect spots. These relatively secluded beaches are easily accessible by car, with Playa de Tiritaña just a short 10-minute drive from Playa de los Frailes. We parked our car about 10 minutes’ walk

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From Coastal Beauty to Culinary Bliss: Discovering Puerto de Mogán and the Fine Iberico Flavors

Leave a Comment / May 15, 2024 / Dessert, Fish, Gran Canaria, Mediterranean Food, Mild and Soothing, Pork, Spanish Food, Stewed/Braised

Puerto de Mogán is like a town that comes to life straight out of a postcard. The moment you set foot in it, you’re greeted by a visual spectacle. The whitewashed buildings, adorned with colorful window frames and flourishing flowers, paint a picture-perfect setting against the cerulean sea and the clear blue sky. As we

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