By Natalia Diaz They say home is where the heart is, but I beg to differ – home is where the stomach is. I realized this the first
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Madrid Overrated: 4 “classic” tourist traps and their cheaper, better alternatives
The old Madrid is going fast. And are we really going to miss it? Let’s be honest. Maybe, or maybe not. Last spring, we lost another historical landmark
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
Summer in Madrid: The Ghost Town
Sunday. Madrid. Mid August. Everybody who can afford it is far away. On a beach somewhere. Searching for relaxation, an escape from the day to day. And nearly
Digital Nomad Chronicles: Celebrating my first year without a boss
Today, we’re celebrating freedom. It’s been a year since I gave my last company classes and declared victory over the Spanish labor market. A full year, but I
Summer is coming, tourist traps, new elections and business adventures
What’s up, chorizophiles? I haven’t been very active on here of late, for a series of reasons: Running an online business is harder than I originally imagined. I’m
Rita Maestre and the topless protest that’s the talk of all Madrid
Is taking your top off in a church a form of protest that should be protected by the constitution? We’ll find out soon, due to the case of
Oreja de Cerdo: crispy, delicious pork ear is a Madrid specialty
In my life-long quest to find new delicious, nutritious and exotic Spanish foods, I one day stumbled upon oreja. That’s oreja de cerdo. Yes, it is, in fact
Gastro-this and hipster-that: lost in the new Madrid
Time flies. It seems like just yesterday I got off that plane at Barajas and started my new life in Madrid. And if not yesterday, then last week. But it
The Saga Continues: 2014 Year-End Roundup
Well, it’s been a pretty crazy year here at the world headquarters of all things chorizo. For one thing, the world headquarters has moved! Yes, I started out
