Madrid’s the kind of city that’s akin to a person with multiple personalities. While it isn’t the most diverse city in Europe (let alone the world), its neighbourhoods are so vastly different that at times, you may end up thinking you’re in an entirely different place. Last year, I spent much of my time in … Continue reading
Once upon a time, I left Spain and wrote about the top five things I would miss about living in Madrid. It was all very true, and reminds me of the things I should appreciate now (whilst I’m still here). However, as with all things positive, there’s always a downside to everything. A lot of … Continue reading
Last year, the holiday season kicked off with a flight home to Canada. After 3 or 4 months of living in Madrid, I was ecstatic to spend two weeks with my parents, brother, sisters, and brother-in-law – it was exactly the kind of break I needed from my new home. This year, I decided to … Continue reading
Some people like the gym, while others don’t. I’ve always been a gym-goer, save for some inexcusable times in my life when I thought I had to forgo it because of being busy. Last year was one of those times – I rarely worked out in Spain, let alone went to the gym. I decided … Continue reading
Now that I’ve moved on from finding an apartment I can work with here in Madrid, I’ve set my sights on other important matters. As much as some people wouldn’t think having a connected mobile phone is important, to me it’s paramount that I have service. Considering how busy life can be here, there are … Continue reading
A little over a year ago, I made my first move to Madrid. I was taken aback by its chaotic streets in the center (in the district named Sol), where I ended up living for a few months. This year, I decided it was time to pick a place more suitable for me. Little did … Continue reading
Sometimes, we hide from our true desires in life – there’s really no other way to put it. To think of our biggest and boldest dreams can scare us, making us choose the tried-and-tested paths of our predecessors over our own. There comes a time, though, when you find yourself at a crossroads – to … Continue reading
I have to admit: the first time I thought about planning my own trip, I imagined it to be out of my budget. I was right, in a sense; I was about 11 years old, and the price for flights from Canada to the Amazon had a lot of zeros in it. How would I … Continue reading
Have you ever missed a flight, had a canceled connection, or somehow – anyhow – ended up sleeping in an airport? It’s not the most unusual thing to happen to any traveler. Whether you spend your every weekend on the road, or take a trip once a year, you could find yourself in this situation. … Continue reading
With 2 weeks to go until summer’s officially over, many Madrid-bound expats are looking into where they’re going to live for the next year. Whether you’re going to be an exchange student or an English “language assistant”, there are certain things you should know about each of Madrid’s neighbourhoods and districts. While everyone’s experiences differ, … Continue reading
The Rooted Traveller 