5 Gourmet Delicacies from Spain

Posted on August 1, 2013 by Gemma García — No Comments ↓

Each place that we visit has something special that we would just love to take home with us! Without a doubt, the best that we can hold on to are our colorful experiences and great memories. But, what would you say about bringing some of Spain´s greatest, and most authentic flavors home with you? The gastronomic panorama of our country is full of sensations and hundred-year-old traditions. Making special reference to the olive oils, wines, and the flower of salt… Here are our 5 favorite products: 1. Rice Bomba de Calasparra: This rice is cultivated in mountainous regions that are…

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“Laziness perishes in life but it is immortal in Art ” Leonardo da Vincci

Posted on July 31, 2013 by Gemma García — No Comments ↓

While walking this morning around the beautiful rooms of the Thyssen Museum I was wondering ‘Is there in Art history more beautiful period than the Italian Quattrocento?’ It is a pity not to be now contemplating the frescoes of The visitation by Ghirlandaio in Santa Maria Novella Church at Florence. But at least I´m here just in front of this beautiful lady portrait: Her name was Giovanna and belonged to one of the most powerful families of Florence in the Quattrocento. In 1486 she married Lorenzo Tornabuoni, a leading nobleman of the Court of Lorenzo the Magnificent. When she died,…

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Sporty places in Madrid

Posted on July 1, 2013 by Gemma García — No Comments ↓

Madrid is a dynamic city. This statement may be a cliché, but in this case there is no doubt that the capital of Spain is especially well equipped for sports. Both the huge amount of green spaces –Madrid is always on the top of the European Green City Index- and the desire of becoming an Olympic site have converted Madrid into an ideal city to play different sports. Our most passionate sports guide, Eduardo Baura, has suggested to us some of his top five favorite green-spaces: 1-. Running in the Retiro Park. Known as “the lung of Madrid”, this park…

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Romantic Places in Madrid

Posted on June 29, 2013 by Gemma García — No Comments ↓

In our search of peace we have come across this treasure: the National Museum of Romanticism or, briefly, the Romantic Museum. Set in a 18th century Neo-classical mansion, its origin is due to the initiative of Benigno de la Vega-Inclán, who decided to donate his personal collection of paintings and furniture to create it. In 1924 Madrid’s Romantic museum was opened to the public and since then, it has never stopped growing. The Museum collections are arranged as in a wealthy bourgeois home during the romantic period. It boasts nowadays a magnificent collection of 19th century paintings, as well as…

5 Things Every Kid Should Experience in Madrid

Posted on June 1, 2013 by Gemma García — No Comments ↓

So you´re travelling to Madrid with the kids and on the never-ending flight over, you´re thinking: “Why didn´t I leave them home with grandma and grandpa?” Don´t Panic!! There´s plenty of fun and excitement to be had in the capital of Spain and it´s a great opportunity to have some quality family time. Our most kids-Friendly guide Ana Ramos, whispers us some secrets: Retiro Park: The “Madrileños” favorite park, come discover why! Once the private leisure grounds of Spain´s Kings and Queens, it is now opened to all and with something for everyone: playgrounds, art expositions in the “Palacio de…

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