The winter months are a great time to be in Madrid. The Christmas season ushers in a spirit of celebration and lots of festivities to take part in. This post breaks down some of the best things to do in Madrid during the winter to make the most of your visit.
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Oh, Madrid. This city was love at first sight for me. With its classic architecture, sprawling parks, and interesting neighborhoods, Madrid and is a must-see destination in Spain. As the capital of Spain, it’s home to a lot of the country’s national monuments, museums, and other top attractions. If you’re wondering what to do in Madrid, you’ve come to the right place. In this post, I’m breaking down the perfect 3-day Madrid itinerary to see the best the city has to offer at a leisurely pace. This itinerary is ideal if you’re visiting Madrid for the first time.
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When I started traveling solo, I used to stay in cheap hostels to save money and meet people. But these days, I’m looking for accommodation that allows me to meet people easily but also gives me the privacy and amenities of an upscale Airbnb. That’s precisely what Outsite, a coliving community with properties around the world, provides. In this post, I’m going to review my three-day stay at Outsite San Juan in the heart of Old San Juan.
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Even after living in Madrid for almost a year, I felt like I needed more time to experience all that the city has to offer. So creating a one-day Madrid itinerary was no easy task. That said, if you’re crunched for time, you can squeeze the best attractions in Madrid into one full day. This post outlines the top things to do, see, and eat for those who have just 24 hours to explore Spain’s capital. It’s perfect if you want to see the best of Madrid in a day but at a leisurely pace.
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There’s a faulty line of thinking that’s been floating around the black travel community in America. I come across it on blogs, on social media, and in real-life discussions.
It’s the idea that black people need to travel more. If more black people traveled, some say, it would ‘normalize our existence’ to others who don’t have many encounters with us. It would help break down ignorance and negative attitudes others have about black people. I can see where people are coming from, and Gloria’s article above makes some valid points. But the general idea that black people need to travel more for other people’s enlightenment is deeply flawed and downright condescending.
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Madrid is brimming with restaurants with affordable, tasty food. I’m talking about everything from hole-in-the-wall restaurants to rooftop bars to upscale restaurants. Yes, even the upscale restaurants in this city will cost you like 20-25 EUR for a meal. It was hard for me to write this post because there were so many options to choose from. Still, I’ve managed to break down the top 10 restaurants I think you should try when visiting Madrid.
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