If your living in Madrid, staying here for a while, or just want a day trip that doesn’t take over your whole day, Aranjuez is one of the easiest places to add to your list. I went recently from Pinto on the C3 Renfe, and part of why I liked it was how little effort…
If you’re based in Madrid, or even just visiting for a few days, planning a Segovia day trip from Madrid is one of the easiest and most worthwhile things you can do! I went recently, and overall, my experience was great. Segovia is a really beautiful town, very similar to Toledo in terms of architecture…
After living in Madrid full time for over a year now, one of the things I love most about life here is how easy it is to get around without a car. Madrid’s public transport system really has it all, and it’s a big part of why living both in the city and just outside…
When I first moved here to Madrid, the transport system seemed pretty straightforward. There’s the metro. There’s the Renfe train for longer distances in Madrid and across the country. Theres buses. But I was soon to realize that the Madrid public transport system can be much more complicated than it seems. You take the metro…
One of the things I like most about living in Madrid is just how easy it is to get out of the city for the day. An El Escorial day trip from Madrid quickly became one of my go-to plans… it’s close, simple to get to, and feels completely different from Madrid. I went recently…
When I first moved to Madrid, one of the biggest questions I had was “where the heck do I rent an apartment??” Madrid is a large city with very different neighborhoods, and once you start looking just outside the city limits, the options can multiply quickly. This guide on the best suburbs and neighborhoods of…
After now having lived in Madrid for the past six months, I can confidently say that I fell in love with Humana, the local Spanish thrift shop, pretty quickly. It’s a store that always feels fun to walk into, with lots of locations throughout Madrid, always something different to try on, and that “maybe today’s…
Christmas in Madrid feels different in the best way possible. After living here for over six months now, I’ve realized that the city comes alive in December. There’s lights everywhere, markets pop up in central plazas, and people slow down just enough to enjoy being outside, walking, and soaking it all in. Coming from a…
Since moving to Madrid over six months ago, thrifting has become one of my favorite ways to explore the city. Of course, Spain has a strong fashion culture, and second-hand shopping here is on a totally different level compared to what I was used to back in Canada. One store I keep coming back to…
After living abroad for the last ten years, I’ve gotten good at figuring out the real rhythm of a place, not just the tourist version of it. I’m originally from Canada, but I’ve been living in Madrid for a little over six months now, and this city has completely pulled me in. Madrid is big…
In Asunción, padel has turned into more than just a weekend hobby—it’s become a huge part of city life. You’ll find some of the best padel courts in Asunción filled with locals almost every day of the week. The sport really exploded after 2020, when the pandemic made everyone rethink how they were spending their…
If you’re planning to live or travel in Latin America — or anywhere as a digital nomad — your financial setup can either set you free or screw you over. I’ve been living in Latin America for over four years now — through Paraguay, Uruguay, Argentina, and a few other stops along the way. I…