Category Archives: MADRID & CENTRAL

Spain’s big, royal, grand city! The Scoop on Madrid travel and Spanish dishes. Here you’ll find local info on Madrid attractions plus information on travel to villages around Madrid. Toledo and more!

Wallet Rules: How Do You Tip In Spain?

The Scoop Experts say, "Tip." And, you tip differently in Spain. We hope that servers in...
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By admin | Published: May 14, 2013
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Pass The Patatas Bravas – A Bit Of History

Luckily, our writers for The Spain Scoop love to eat the unique food ...
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By admin | Published: May 12, 2013
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5 Hoods – Shopping Guide For Madrid

Shopping in a big city can be overwhelming and travelers have...
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By admin | Published: March 31, 2013
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You Gotta See Spain: 7 Must-Visit Cities

Our tips on Spain's top cities to visit.
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By admin | Published: March 18, 2013
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Want To Hang In Madrid? Lauren’s Top 5 Picks

Madrid is big, fun, and has many cool ways to entertain you...
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By admin | Published: March 12, 2013
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Who’s Hungry? – Madrid Food Tour

Ready to get to know Madrid's tasty side? Let Cat and Lauren show you the way...
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By admin | Published: February 24, 2013
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Reina Sophia Museum In Madrid: Worth The Effort

Is it a prison? Is it a shopping mall in Chicago? As I walked along side of the Reina Sophia...
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By admin | Published: February 11, 2013
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5 Stops For Chocolate Lovers – Madrid

Chocolate is one of the basic food groups in Spain next to...
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By admin | Published: February 6, 2013
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From A to B In Musical Madrid – With A Transportation Pass

Madrid Metro Surprises are the best part of travel and our guest writer, Robin Graham...
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By admin | Published: February 3, 2013
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Celebrating The Epiphany In Spain

I am of the belief that Spanish children may be among some of the luckiest in the world. Why? Well, because not only do they get to celebrate...
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By admin | Published: January 2, 2013
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Christmas Is Softer In Spain

You won't see the mad Christmas commercialization in Spain today. Christmas is softer, kinder...
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By admin | Published: December 25, 2012
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Santa, No Sleigh – Christmas Traditions In Spain

Santas slip into modern Spain with little fanfare. Few Santas or elves... Santa Delivering Presents
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By admin | Published: December 9, 2012
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A Christmas Kiss?

Mistletoe is a hot seller for people in Spain for the holidays and long after...
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By admin | Published: November 25, 2012
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4 Christmas Markets In Spain

Villages, towns and cities in Spain have staged Christmas markets for centuries. Sad, mournful...
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By admin | Published: November 19, 2012
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Yum! Autumn Street Food – Food Culture In Spain

Walking down the street in Barcelona, a smoky, sweet scent draws me to the street vendors, the casteneros. In many cities including Granada...
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By admin | Published: November 18, 2012
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A Bed For Every Budget: Where To Stay In Madrid

Lauren Aloise from Madrid, is in the know regarding cool places to stay in Madrid...
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By admin | Published: November 7, 2012
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How’s Spain Doing?

How’s Spain doing in the crisis? One local viewpoint from Madrid.....
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By admin | Published: November 5, 2012
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No Car Needed (no. 11): Madrid To Segovia

Those Roman dudes got around and left their huge aquaduct in Segovia...
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By admin | Published: October 17, 2012
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The Soapbox Scoop (no. 4): Aggression And Violence In Crisis Time (Or, People Are Jerks)

What the ^$%& is going on in Barcelona and Spain these days? Have people completely lost the plot? Spain shows its ugly side....
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By admin | Published: October 14, 2012
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Free Days for Madrid’s Prado Museum

Save some euros at certain times and on specific days throughout the year at the Prado...
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By admin | Published: October 3, 2012
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