Just 45 minutes away from Madrid, Chinchón feels like another world. It’s quaint, small, and ideal for a Madrid escape. In fact, it’s so close, you can even see the city’s skyline and sierra. From the crumbling castle, Chinchón’s highest point, time and space muddle together. Young boys kick a football, girls swing their hips … Continue reading
With 6.5 million in the metropolitan area, Madrid is mighty. If you have just a weekend in the Spanish capital, do this. I beg of you. There’s no flamenco listed, nor a stop for the Prado, but rather Madrid’s musts, from a local*. The places I have grown to love–or lust after. 1. Art Hop– … Continue reading
Córdoba, Spain. Once the greatest civilized city of medieval Europe, Córdoba is now as quaint and charming as Andalucía gets, especially, on a sunny, spring day. What to visit? The old Jewish neighborhood is a maze of narrow streets that branch off from La Mezquita, Córdoba’s most revered architectural jewel. Its red and white striped … Continue reading
While “el clásico” roars around Madrid (the football matchup against Barça & Real Madrid), here’s an ode to the city I love. Madrid. After a weeklong wave of cold weather, Friday finally turned pleasant and like all Madrileños, I set outside. Where? El Palacio Royal, Puente de Toledo and Plaza Mayor. Being a tourist in … Continue reading
Las Ventas, Madrid’s infamous bullring, promises “Spain” in the matter of a 45-minute tour. Throngs of tourists hop off buses for it. However, I didn’t intend to see inside it. I live here. Instead, I came to observe. With my camera, I focused on the older generation. Those that come here everyday to quietly admire … Continue reading
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