One of the best things about living in a European city over the winter and festive period is the annual appearance of the Christmas markets. Madrid is no different, with market stalls popping up over the city from late November through to the New Year. We are originally from Manchester,…
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The Globetrotter Guys
We are Sion and Ben, a married gay couple from the UK who are travelling the world documenting the best in gay travel and adventure.
New Years Eve in Madrid: 4 Local Traditions!
Want to know how to celebrate new years eve in Madrid like a local? Make sure you follow these 4 traditions!…
What to do in Winter in Madrid
Want to know what to do in Madrid in winter? Look no further, here are our top things to do.…
La Fiesta de la Almudena
One of the most interesting things about moving to a new country is discovering the public holidays and festivals that they celebrate, and seeing how they differ from the ones in your home country. It’s particularly interesting to discover their unique holidays and celebrations, which form a large part…
A Guide to LGBT Nightlife in Madrid
Madrid has long had a reputation for being one of the most welcoming cities in Europe to the LGBT+ community. This reputation obviously stems from the people themselves and their attitude towards diversity, but also for what is on offer for both LGBT travellers, locals and expats. A huge part…
Relaxing Things to Do in Madrid
Madrid may well be a bustling capital city full of energy and home to over 3m people, but it is also a very beautiful city with many places to escape and to relax. If you are spending some time here and want to find relaxing things to do in Madrid,…
Moving to Madrid with Pets
There is no denying that your pets are part of the family and there is no way you are leaving them behind when you move abroad! The first thing you need to know is that pets are very welcome when you move to Madrid. In fact, owning a dog seems…
Top 4: Desserts and Sweet Treats in Madrid
Madrid has one of the highest concentrations of restaurants, cafes and bars in the world. You could spend years here eating your way through the city! However, if you are the type of person looking to skip straight to dessert or something to satisfy your sweet tooth, we highly recommend…
The Best Gym for Expats in Madrid - VivaGym or Basic-Fit?
Whilst we absolutely love traveling, and seeing new places every few days, one of the biggest challenges we face is trying to maintain a fitness schedule whilst on the road. For this reason, whenever we opt to settle down somewhere either mid-long term, we always try to join a…
Eat Tapas Like a Local – 4 Bars in Madrid!
Spain as a whole is well known for its 'tapas culture', but most visiting tourists won't fully experience the genuine, local concept of tapas. When we first arrived in Madrid, like most tourists, we thought tapas meant going to a restaurant and paying for lots of…
Living in Madrid: What to do When Family Visit?
After travelling for 6 months we needed to find the perfect European city to settle down in mid-long term and earn some money. After lots of research, Madrid seemed the perfect option. There were plenty of job opportunities, apartments in Madrid were easy to find before we even arrived…
Top 5 LGBT things to do in Madrid
Madrid is one of the most welcoming and gay friendly cities we have been to. The LGBT population is not just tolerated, it is part of everyday life. We have never seen so many LGBT couples walking around the streets holding hands, cuddling up in the park or sharing a…