If you’re planning a daytrip from Madrid to Toledo, I think this is the one I’d recommend first if you are living in or visiting Madrid. I’ve done a few day trips from Madrid now, and Toledo is the one that feels the most complete to me. Segovia is beautiful too, and I have a…
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…
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…