In the North of Madrid, between the two gateway towers, under the busy roads and beneath the hustle and bustle of people, lies an old water cistern. The huge dark hall of brick arches is filled with macabre treasures of gold and jade, painted with iridescent plumage; which lie side by side with Medieval swords, ...
Córdoba – The Heart of Al-Andalus
With summer coming up, I thought it would be an ideal time to write about my favourite city in Spain - Córdoba. Flower pots lining the walls and balconies are a common sight, especially on Calle de Los Flores Never-ending blue skies, horses and carriages, streets lined with frondy green trees, fairytale forts, golden sunshine, beautiful Arab ...
Castilla La Mancha – Tembleque & Consuegra
The windmills of Consuegra When I think of Spain, my home for countless years, I have an intense longing for the gnarled olive trees with silver leaves and the bone dry, rust red earth. It is my favourite kind of wilderness - harsh and battered by the wind, with miles and miles of empty plateau ...
Badalona – a Secret Roman Town
Guest blogger: Christopher Brian George Both my parents have exquisite taste, they always find the most beautiful places to travel to, far off the beaten track, the best little tavernas to eat at, the best place to buy local wares. Every time I decide to travel somewhere I always go to them for advice first. Between ...
Best Places around the World to Ride
I would like to write about the best places around the world to go riding, based on my personal experiences. Dubai, United Arab Emirates 2 hour desert ride 300 AED (about £50) Experienced riders only (for this ride) One of the best riding experiences of my life was in Dubai on a desert hack with the Dubai Polo and Equestrian ...
La Fogata Restaurant will make you fall in love with Colombian Food
It's really hard to find good Asian food in Madrid, however if you're looking for Latin American treats, you'll be spoilt for choice! My father was the one to stumble upon this very unassuming Colombian place, and ever since it has been one of our favourite haunts. From the outside La Fogata looks like any other ...
Day Trip from Madrid to Peñafiel – the ‘Loyal Rock’
Whenever I go back home to Madrid to see my family, we try to get away from the city for a day, driving up into the mountains and out into the wilds of El Cid country. On this occasion we decided to go to Peñafiel, situated in the famous Ribera del Duero wine valley which ...
