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Traveling from Madrid to Barcelona: Choosing the Best Transport Option

Today Lindsey explains a common question I often get — how to get from Madrid to Barcelona. I feel like I’m an expert by now (I go once a week for culinary school) but there’s really no “best” way — hope these options help! As Spain’s two largest and...

Best Cooking Classes in Madrid for Aspiring Chefs and Kitchen Newbies Alike

Lindsey Zimmerman

Today Lindsay breaks down some of the best options for cooking classes in Madrid. From basics of paella and sangria to the complex techniques of modern cuisine, Madrid is home to great options for novices and pros alike. Spanish food is beautiful simplicity at its finest. The use of...

Where to Find the Best Cochinillo in Madrid (A Must for Foodies!)

Lindsey Zimmerman

Today Lindsay shares three of the best places for cochinillo in Madrid – don’t read if hungry! The thought of eating cochinillo in Madrid (an entire roast suckling pig) might seem surprising to some visitors. However, this dish has a long and storied history. Many places have perfected their recipes over the...

Escape the City: 5 Spectacular Day Trips from Madrid

Lindsey Zimmerman

Today Lindsey shares her favorite day trips from Madrid. And since she is currently living in Córdoba, I’m not surprised it made the list! Madrid really does have it all. A city full of fascinating history, it also boasts a thriving and vibrant modern culture. It’s home to jaw-droppingly...

Madrid’s Underground Chinese Restaurant

Lauren Aloise

Strange Restaurants in Spain Madrid’s Parking Garage Chinese Restaurant The next time you are craving Chinese food in Madrid, you may want to head to Plaza de España. Hidden underground on your way down to the Plaza de España parking garage, is a small Chinese restaurant & take-away counter...

Madrid’s Royal Botanical Gardens

Lauren Aloise

The Royal Botanical Gardens of Madrid Cities Are Amazing… But sometimes I need an escape and some fresh air! While weekend day trips are wonderful, I like to have some other options for times when a day trip is impossible. Madrid is full of excellent parks, including its 20-acre...