Friends we met in Romania wrote about their quest to find cookies shrouded in secrecy in Madrid. Secluded Spanish nuns make these elusive cookies, recipes prepared with love dating back to the time of the Romans some say. The cloistered nuns, nuns that reside in monasteries or convents away from the general public, bake the special treats as a means to make money for the …
How to Experience the Best of Madrid With Madrid Food Tour!
A house sitting job brought us to Spain but the truth is Rob and I have been wanting to visit Spain for as long as I can remember! We flew into Madrid 3 days prior to beginning our house sitting assignment with plans to eat, explore and experience some local culture. Knowing we only had a short time to see and do everything we wanted we looked for ways to connect with local …
4 Days in Madrid: How We Plan A Trip
Visiting a big city like Madrid and managing to experience everything you want to during your stay is no easy task. When we visit large cities we like to do an assortment of things, check out some popular attractions, do things that are lesser-known to tourists, and have a local experience which usually includes food. Sticking to these 3 areas helps us narrow down the list of …