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The Little Differences: McDonald's in Madrid
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When traveling, I do consider myself somewhat of a culture snob. I visit the museums, speak the language, and only eat in the authentic local restaurants. However, after my first two weeks in Spain, I have succumbed to the allure and simplicity of... Read more
24 Hours in Madrid
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Not everyone is going to have the luxury of time in Madrid, so I am going to take my one-month stay, trim the fat, and give you (almost) 24 glorious hours. With your interests in mind, I am just going to pretend like Spanish Catholicism never existed, and... Read more
A Conversation with my Doctor
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So in light of the recent deadly spell of E. coli sweeping across Europe, I was a bit concerned about a prolonged aching in my stomach this past week. Like any good hypochondriac, I consulted my doctor (who is also my dad). The following is an excerpt... Read more
Laundry Day in Madrid
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Today is laundry day, which means learning to do things the European way. In America we have the convenience of towering washer-dryer units that do the work for you, minus the folding, which is very optional. It's cheap, it's easy, and with an excessively... Read more
Democracia Real Ya: Youth Protests in Madrid
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Nearly two weeks ago, in anticipation of Spain's May 22 municipal elections, Spanish youth flooded the streets and plazas of Madrid in protest. While life has moved on for most madrileños, Spain's young people have not moved. Each day I take the... Read more
Spain's Zeal for Meat
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Spanish people love meat--this isn't breaking news. They eat it all the time and it's absolutely everywhere. You can barely walk into a restaurant without hitting your head on a cured pig's leg or getting clocked by a giant dangling stick of salami. If... Read more
Let's Go in the Stone Age
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SEGOVIA: Nestled in the hills, Segovia offers plenty of opportunities to hunt and gather, comfortable places to sleep, and great nightlife. Segovia has it all in a world that seems hopelessly flat. ACCOMMODATIONS: We don't know what this word means, but... Read more

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