While in Madrid, we discovered there are Giant Pandas in their Madrid Zoo. They are the most adorable animal and it was a treat to see them. We saw the baby panda and his parents. Our last trip to a zoo was 5 years ago in San Diego. To our surprise, this Madrid Zoo is […]
We went to Mercado de San Miguel quite a few times during our stay as it was just around our neigbourhood – We particularly enjoyed the great collection of Tapas all under one roof. Good place to start to get a taste of Madrid’s local cuisine. Tourist and locals alike partake in this lively food […]
Great afternoon or late night snack! Went there twice during our stay in Madrid. The churros are fresh and not too greasy. It reminds us of Chinese donuts but instead of congee, you dip them in deep and delicious hot chocolate with perfect consistency and not overly sweet. You can easily share the serving of 6 […]
Touring the Estadio Santiago Bernabéu brought back fond memories from childhood. When I was 13 years old, my dream was to play in the Copa Mundial of football. Growing up, I played the beautiful game 7 days a week. I learned teamwork, hardwork and dedication surpasses individual skills and talent. “Heart over head, inclusion over ego, united […]
The original can be found in Luneta Park in Manila (also known as Rizal Park). It would be the equivilant of the Statue of Liberty to Pinoys. José Protasio Rizal > Doctor, Activist, Poet, Journalist (1861 – 1896). A national hero who called for peaceful reform of Spain’s colonial rule in the Philippines. We are […]
We took a day trip outside of Lisbon to see Cascais, Cabo da Roca & Sintra. Cabo da Roca is the most westernly point of Europe. Beautiful visits to all three location.