8 Cheap Weekend Breaks from Madrid
From skiing to sunbathing, here are eight cheap weekend breaks from Madrid– perfect for the budget traveler! 8 Cheap Weekend Breaks from Madrid for the Budget Traveler 1. Lisbon
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Financial Crisis Tourism: Why it’s More Important than Ever to Visit Spain
As I’m here in the US getting ready for the first Turkey Day with my family in years, I leave you with Emily’s take on how Spain’s crisis is affecting tourism prospects. As someone working to promote tourism in Spain everyday, I do see the struggling economy, but also...
Four Ways to Get a Great Deal on Your Next Holiday
You’re itching to get away and soak up some summer sun. You’ve got enough days to take off at work, but there’s just one problem; you’re just not sure if the money will stretch to two weeks away. That’s when you have to get creative. Having the perfect time...
Hiking in Madrid: Cercedilla
Los Miradores Trail in Cercedilla Hoping to escape the brutal Madrid heat, Ale and I headed out last Friday for a short hike in the Madrid mountains, La Sierra de Guadarrama. I figured that if we went high enough, it might even get chilly (I packed a sweater...
Bocaos: Best Bites in Burgos
Bring Your Appetite to Bocaos Restaurant Burgos was the first stop on our road trip, and it didn’t disappoint. Known for fantastic Spanish classics like Queso de Burgos (a delicious fresh cheese), Morcilla de Burgos (black pudding with rice) and top quality oven roasted meats, I should have known...
Burgos on a Budget
A few weeks ago I described a road trip I had planned: Madrid – Zaragoza – Logroño – Burgos – Madrid. Since Ale had to work in Zaragoza, we figured it would be a great opportunity to visit some parts of Spain we hadn’t yet been to. As usual, our...
