Coffee, Wine & Drinks
Food on the Camino de Santiago
Thousands of people walk the famous Camino de Santiago or the Way of St James. The Way is actually a network of routes, all leading to the Santiago de Compostela cathedral in northwestern…
August 28, 2021
News
Spain Opens Borders on 7th of June
The President of Spain, Pedro Sánchez, presented at the International Tourism Fair (FITUR) the Digital Covid Certificate of the EU that was agreed between the European Commission, the European…
May 23, 2021
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Travel & Tourism
10 EPIC SPAIN ROAD TRIP IDEAS FOR YOUR TRAVEL BUCKET LIST
If you’re looking to experience an amazing road trip in Spain, but aren’t sure where to go just yet, then you’ve come to the right place. There are plenty of routes to choose from,…
December 10, 2020
Hotels
AirBnB: Heima Homes Puerta del Sol - Plaza Santa Ana, Madrid. A Family Home
The Prado He
October 13, 2018
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Madrid
Breakfast & Coffee
Breakfast at Ana La Santa Madrid
I enjoyed dinner so much that I planned another visit; this time for breakfast. Ana La Santa is where the decor is soothing, where the vibes are positive and where food is tasty! Dinner was indeed…
September 22, 2018
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Madrid
Hotels
La Rotonda Restaurant at The Westin Palace Madrid
Down at the piano-bar, under the glass atrium, in one of Madrid’s most luxurious hotels, we sat for summer. At La Rotonda, the hotel’s international restaurant, dine in style while…
September 22, 2018
| International Cuisine
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Madrid
Lobo 8: The Restaurant at Grand Hotel Ingles Madrid
French Food | Madrid Spain Europe
September 20, 2018
French Food
Lobo 8: The Restaurant at Grand Hotel Ingles Madrid
Despite its single review and no rating yet on google maps, I felt this restaurant, and walk straight in to experience it. Part of The Grand Hotel Ingles, open for six months now, the restaurant is…
September 20, 2018
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Madrid
Ice Cream & Gelato
Giolatto Ice Cream Shop Madrid
Second best in my opinion, Giolatto serves a tasty ice cream with a bit more sweetness that I would have expected. Creamier than Helados Patagonia, the ice cream shop is known for its waffle cups.…
International Cuisine
Maruxina: A Dark Lunch in Toledo
Open in a touristic area, Maruxina is not a restaurant that has done a proper market study. Black, dark, dimmed with no windows, it feels like dining in hell. Handled by a waiter that doesn’t…
September 19, 2018
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Spain
Travel & Tourism
El Escorial Royal Monastery, Madrid Spain
The Escorial is a vast building complex located in San Lorenzo de El Escorial, near Madrid, in central Spain. The building is the most important architectural monument of the Spanish…
September 19, 2018
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Madrid
Travel & Tourism
The Primate Cathedral of Saint Mary of Toledo
The Primate Cathedral of Saint Mary of Toledo (Spanish: Catedral Primada Santa María de Toledo) is a
September 19, 2018
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Spain
Travel & Tourism
Buy a Souvenir from Toledo: Artesanía Tradicional Toledana
Artesanía Tradicional Toledana SL is a business geared towards the promotion and internationalization of craftsmanship from Toledo. Since its inception, this project has benefited from…
September 19, 2018
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Spain
Liana 1962: A Restaurant for Tourists on Plaza Mayor
International Cuisine | Madrid Spain Europe
September 19, 2018
International Cuisine
Liana 1962: A Restaurant for Tourists on Plaza Mayor
I’m not used to stopping at restaurants for tourists but having the kids; you will choose the first that pops in front of you for them to sit and relax. Out of a dozen, I chose the one that…
September 19, 2018
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Madrid
American
Five Guys: I’m a Fan... Enjoying My Favorite Burger in Madrid
It has become a tradition, a challenge or probably a need to try Five Guys in all the countries I visit. London, Paris, Dubai, Oman, New York, Paris and now Madrid. This burger is so finger-licking…
Travel & Tourism
Shopping in Madrid: Visit Las Rozas Outlet Village
Las Rozas Village and its sister Village La Roca Village offer the only up-market luxury outlet options in Spain. Las Rozas Village was the second of the Villages to open in Spain. The…
September 19, 2018
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Madrid
Ice Cream & Gelato
Helados Patagonia Artesanal: Your Ice Cream in Madrid
I’ve been following the Google Maps ratings for some time and usually, they do not miss. Searching for ice cream around the hotel, the app led me to Helados Patagonia Artesanal, a shop where…
September 19, 2018
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Madrid
El Jardin de La Maquina: Experience Dining out of the City in Madrid
International Cuisine | Madrid Spain Europe
September 19, 2018
International Cuisine
El Jardin de La Maquina: Experience Dining out of the City in Madrid
It’s one of those places that are built to impress: it’s where I took a hundred photos before even arriving at the table. A bar, an indoor dining space and a big garden divided into…
September 19, 2018
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Madrid
Decadente Madrid: Everything is Unique, I Fell in Love
International Cuisine | Madrid Spain Europe
September 19, 2018
International Cuisine
Decadente Madrid: Everything is Unique, I Fell in Love
With a review of 4,5/5 on google maps, and decor as beautiful as the one I discovered, I was so excited to browse the menu and enjoy the food. I felt the place from the minute I walked in, the…
September 19, 2018
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Madrid
Reviews
Mercado de San Miguel: Madrid's Food Destination
The Market of San Miguel (Mercado de San Micuel) is a covered market located in Madrid, Spain. Originally built in
September 18, 2018
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Madrid
Fish & Seafood
Casa Paca: Experience the WAW Effect in Salamanca
With several awards and a Michelin recognition in 2012, Casa Paca is a restaurant you want to try when visiting Salamanca. Located on the main place, the restaurant serves a hungry clientele of…
September 17, 2018
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Spain
Cafeteria on the Roof: The Restaurant at Corte Ingles Madrid
International Cuisine | Madrid Spain Europe
September 17, 2018
International Cuisine
Cafeteria on the Roof: The Restaurant at Corte Ingles Madrid
Nestled on the seventh floor at the famous Corte Ingles in the heart of Madrid, the restaurant is visited by the locals and tourists alike. Older people mostly, come here for the service, the food,…
September 17, 2018
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Madrid
Travel & Tourism
Visit the Cathedral of Salamanca: A Photo and Video Review
A must visit in Salamanca: The New Cathedral is, together with the Old Cathedral, one of the two cathedrals of Salamanca, Spain. It was constructed between the 16th and 18th centuries in two styles:…
September 17, 2018
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Spain
Ana La Santa: Enjoyable Vibes on Plaza de Santa Ana Madrid
International Cuisine | Madrid Spain Europe
September 17, 2018
International Cuisine
Ana La Santa: Enjoyable Vibes on Plaza de Santa Ana Madrid
Vibrant, vast, classy and full of life, Ana La Santa is a restaurant on the Plaza de Santa Ana occupying the ground floor of an iconic white building. With a low ceiling, walls paints in white and…
September 17, 2018
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Madrid
Coffee, Wine & Drinks
Dunkin' Donuts is Named Dunkin' Coffee in Spain
The term "Donuts" was already trademarked by one of the largest Spanish bakery firms, Panrico, so the company was born as a joint venture between Dunkin' Donuts' then-parent Allied Domecq and Panrico…
Travel & Tourism
Madrid's Zoo and Aquarium: A Photo and Video Review
The Madrid Zoo Aquarium is a 20-hectare zoo and aquarium located in the Casa de Campo in Madrid, Spain. The zoo is owned by the city but is managed by the international entertainment…
September 17, 2018
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Madrid
American
VIPS: Commercial Diner Food Experience in Madrid
With a red logo looking like a bank and a decor that feels cold like a real estate company, VIPS is an American diner, open all day long until the late hours of the night. It’s a blend of Mc.…
Spotted Stories
When a Michelin-starred Chef Works with Disney
What's cooking between Michelin-starred Spanish chef Ferran Adrià and Disney... This surprising partnership is a move proving that, despite his reputation for rigour and his highly cerebral a
April 23, 2016
Spotted Stories
What Fills The World's Cups?
It's interesting to checkout the kinds of drinks that come from different countries, alcoholic and non alcoholic... better so the countries participating in the World Cup 2014 in Brazil... So what…
June 21, 2014
Spotted Stories
McDonald's Collection of World Cup Burgers
As the entire world gears up for the World Cup, McDonald's is one step ahead. Never failing to realize a marketing opportunity, McDonald's is at the ready
June 11, 2014
News
NOMA REGAINS ITS TITLE AS THE WORLD’S BEST RESTAURANT
René Redzepi celebrates Noma’s return to the No.1 spot
Europe boasts 28 restaurants within the top 50
Spain has three restaurants in the top 10
Jordi Roca of El Celler de Can…
April 29, 2014
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French Food
Hot Sandwiches at Paul Bakery, Val D'Europe
The third day in Paris, was a visit to Val d'Europe, the big mall and its outlet village situated 40 minutes from Paris. It was already in the afternoon and lunch choices were limited. Kitchens i
December 11, 2013
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Paris
Contributors
I Enjoyed My Last Visit to the Island of Tenerife
Tenerife, the largest of the Canary Islands, is the most visited by holidaymakers for a number of reasons, not least its fabulous weather, gorgeous scenery and stunning sights. There’s so much…
May 30, 2013
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Spotted Stories
Foodful National Flags
I just spotted the Lebanese flag made entirely from food, pita bread, diced tomatoes and cucumber and a coriander leaf as the cedar tree. This flag is among many other creatively delicious food art…
May 01, 2013
News
El Celler de Can Roca: 2013's World’s Best Restaurant
After seven years waiting in the wings, the Roca brothers have claimed the coveted number one spot on The World’s 50 Best Restaurants list, sponsored by S.Pellegrino & Acqua Panna.
April 30, 2013
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Spain
Hotels
Hesperia Tower Hotel, Barcelona
Loved the technology, loved the view, loved the lobby, loved the breakfast.
One of the highest buildings in the city, the Hesperia is a trendy hotel managed by the local NH group of hotels.
Travel & Tourism
A Little Piece of Heaven: Visiting the City of Ronda
In the region of Malaga, at mid distance between Malaga Airport and Gibraltar is a small and peaceful city called Ronda. A city where little children, their parents and grandparents live happily. I…
February 03, 2013
Airports
Malaga International Airport: Costa Del Sol
The closest airport to Gibraltar South of Spain is Malaga International Airport. To my surprise, I didn't expect it to be that big, that grandiose. I thought I would be visiting a little hangar.…
February 01, 2013
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Malaga
Hotels
Serenity Redefined: Hotel Reina Victoria, Ronda
An hour and a half from Malaga (Spain) is the small town of Ronda. A little historical destination a few know about. Amidst this small piece of heaven, stands a unique Hotel Reina Victoria, managed…
February 01, 2013
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Malaga
News
World Appetite for Beer is on the Rise!
A new report says the world's appetite for beer hit a new high last year, with China leading the way.
The report by the research arm of a major Japanese brewery said it was the 27th consecutive year…
August 09, 2012
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Travel & Tourism
Cruising the Mediterranean Onboard The Navigator of the Seas
Cruising the Mediterranean Guides from around the world.
August 08, 2012
Travel & Tourism
The International City Guide: BARCELONA
Guides from around the world: Barcelona On my second visit to Barcelona I decided to do something different: I decided to write this edition of around the world review, minute by minute, as much as…
June 23, 2012
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Barcelona
French Food
La Creperie Bretonne, Annaick: Barcelona
The Creperie Bretonne is located in the City’s Olympic district, under the splendid “Fish” sculpture designed by the American artist Franck Gerhy.
May 23, 2012
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Barcelona
News
World's 50 Best Restaurants of 2012
Interesting article again in the Guardian on the World's 50 best Restaurants in the world. René Redzepi's Danish restaurant rated world's best place to eat, followed by Spain's El Cellar de…
April 30, 2012
Lopesan Costa Meloneras Resort, Spa & Casino, Gran Canaria Island
Hotels | Canary Islands Spain Europe
March 01, 2012
Hotels
Lopesan Costa Meloneras Resort, Spa & Casino, Gran Canaria Island
The Lopesan Costa Meloneras Resort, Spa & Casino, a 4 star superior category hotel, is located on the sea front and just a few meters from the Nature Reserve of Dunas de Maspalomas, in the south…
March 01, 2012
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Canary Islands