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Adventures without running water in Madrid – Spain is different
I wake up in a pool of sweat. Wet. Sticky. “Disgusting” would be putting it nicely. The sun’s first rays are blasting in through the window next to
Buddhism in Madrid – the Tibetan Buddhist Center in Prosperidad
by Natalia Diaz Mention “Nirvana” these days and you’re more likely to conjure up images of dead rock stars over chanting Buddhist monks. In this peaceful little enclave
Embracing the Sprunch: why brunch in Madrid isn’t like the brunch back home
by Klara Nordström As a semi-hipster millennial with an appetite and an Instagram obsession – of course I brunch. While I would never describe myself as a ‘foodie’
3 reasons why going to a Real Madrid match totally isn’t worth it
Is going to a Real Madrid match a waste? Today’s article is a guest post by Nick, a fellow blogger here in Madrid. Nick is from Northern California,
A conversation between body and soul… or: Just eat the damn donut already!
Just listen to your body, they say. Well, I call bullshit. I’ve spoken with my body. Here’s what he says… Body: Bro. Get up. Soul: Nah… I’m comfortable
A guiri walks into a hair salon… the dangers of getting a haircut in Madrid
Getting a haircut in a second language is a game of roulette: either your head is miraculously left intact, or you leave looking like an anime character. During Spanish
My life as an expat in Madrid (2004 to present) and some of what I’ve learned
Happy Spainiversary to me… Today I celebrate 12 years of life as an expat in Madrid! Time just keeps passing, and I just keep staying here. I still
5 reasons you should date a foreigner – lessons from an expat
Should you date a foreigner? Personally, I think you should… And I’m somewhat of an expert in foreign romance at this point. I’m writing this in Madrid, Spain,
My interviews on the Real Fast Spanish podcast
Wow, that Mr Daniel is at it again! Yes, my hard-working alter-ego has been featured not once but TWICE on the Real Fast Spanish podcast with Andrew Barr.
