Is Usera neighborhood the next Lavapiés?

Have you ever been to the Usera neighborhood south of the river? It just might be Madrid’s next hot spot. With that in mind, I’ve got another guest

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The Decline of Typical Spanish Bars – is it really a bad thing?

Those typical Spanish bars… You know the ones I mean. The ones where you can go for a beer and a sandwich at 10 AM and no-one will

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Best hamburgers in Madrid? New York Burger and American barbecue…

I guess this could be controversial… But I think New York Burger has the best hamburgers in Madrid. I know, I know. The burger craze has exploded in

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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

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Places to see in Madrid – Top Sights for 2025 and beyond

Looking for places to see in Madrid? Even if you’re just spending a few days in town, there are lots of places to see and things to do.

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Madrid’s San Isidro festival is no match for parties around Spain

I’ve got news for you.  Hold on to your seats. Ready? Madrid’s annual San Isidro festival is once again upon us. And that means it’s time to hit

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Cocktails in Madrid with Ishita, the Globetrotting Cupcake

Looking for the best cocktails in Madrid? You’ve come to the right place, my friend. Here’s the thing… I like to hang out with my fellow bloggers whenever

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Madrid in Love: Readers respond to “Dating a Spanish Girl”

I love the internet. The other day I published my instant classic Dating a Spanish Girl: 7 things you should know. And while I was expecting (and got)

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Holy Week in Spain – images of religious processions in Madrid

Holy Week in Spain… Coming soon – or recently over, if you read this a couple of weeks from now. Last year, I caught not one but two

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Living in Spain – an interview with Nina from Brooklyn

What’s up, Chorizophiles? Today’s article is actually an interview I did about living in Spain with Nina – a friend from Brooklyn, New York. Nina’s been living in

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