Tag: Madrid
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Lackluster of Traveling…
Is it possible to travel too much? Am I just too spoiled in my ‘old age’ that when I go to a new city, it’s not as exciting as it used to be? I’m in Madrid for a conference (INTED 2015). I was here before about six years ago with my mom and Aunt Sue.…
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Spain – Madrid to Granada: Day 3
We had a very long sleep last night as we haven´t yet gotten used to the lifestyle of staying out late and without taking a siesta like the locals, we´ve been exhausted! So, we got up leisurely and then headed out to find Hertz to pick up our rental car to make our drive from…
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Spain – Madrid: Day 2
After a good sleep, or at least for me, we set out for the Palacio Real (Royal Palace). Of course, first thing is first in the mornings – coffee! We actually found a chocolatier which sells churros and chocolate for breakfast. We opted for coffee and churros, but quickly realized why it comes with chocolate.…
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Spain – Madrid: Day 1
My mom, aunt and I set off at 6 this morning from my place in Abu Dhabi to start our travels. We made it to the airport without incident and all was surprisingly smooth for our flight to Amman on Royal Jordanian. After a short flight, we arrived in Jordan for a short layover. As…
