DANCING PANDAS

Journaling The Journey

Madrid in a Day – A Locals Guide to a Perfect 24 Hours

Madrid in a day

Madrid in a Day, can it really be done? The answer is a resounding yes. Of course this super walkable and lively city deserves a lot more time. However, if you just have one day in Madrid, then let’s maximize it and pack as much as possible into this fabulous city visit. I have spent […]

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🏰 Ultimate Guide to 3 Magical Towns Near Madrid Spain

towns near Madrid Spain

Madrid, the buzzing capital of Spain, is one of my favorite cities.  I have been coming here since the 1980’s when my Mom and I decided to spend a summer traipsing through Europe together.  Ah, such great memories…. When visiting  Madrid, it’s tempting to stay inside the capital’s lively plazas and art museums. But some […]

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8 Best Beaches in Alicante Non Touristy Guide

beaches in Alicante

My earliest memories of the beaches in Alicante were when Rob and I (and our toddler son) traipsed through Spain during the early 1990’s.  So much has changed since then, especially in the highly touristy areas of Costa Blanca that the beaches in Alicante are part of. Many new hotels, resorts, restaurants and overall eateries […]

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