Tapas Hopping: Casa Labra in Madrid
Casa Labra in Madrid is by far the most authentic tapas bar I’ve been to in Spain.. Think an old, crowded wooden …
Tapas Hopping – Las Bravas in Madrid
The Travelling Squid’s Take Las Bravas in Madrid was highly recommended as an affordable and good tapas place to head to by …
Interesting Eats – Having Fideua at La Barraca in Madrid
La Barraca was an unintentional stop we made in Madrid. We were looking to try fideua, a Catalan dish similar to that …
4 things to see in Puerta del Sol in Madrid
When I visited Puerta del Sol in Madrid during summertime, I found the dome-shaped metro station to be quite enchanting. Although a steady stream of …
Is the Royal Palace of Madrid worth a visit?
The Royal Palace of Madrid does appear to be a must-visit for any first time visitor to Madrid, essentially because it is …
Must visit – The Buen Retiro Park after the Prado Museum
The Buen Retiro Park was one of the calmest, most peaceful places I’ve been to in Madrid. I visited the park after …
10 most intriguing paintings from the Prado Museum in Madrid
As mentioned in a previous post, I’m not an art aficionado but the artworks on display at the Prado museum really struck …
Eight things to know about the Prado Museum in Madrid
If you’re looking to visit the one and only museum in Madrid, the Prado Museum is the place for you. It’s known …
Must eat: Visit La Tragantua in Madrid for authentic Spanish Cuisine
If you’re looking to try authentic Spanish cuisine beyond just tapas, La Tragantua in Madrid is the place for you. You can tell that …
Review: Hotel Quatro Puerta del Sol in Madrid
The stay was fully paid for by The Travelling Squid. I’m obliged to give 5 star ratings for this hotel, because I …