SPAIN ACROSS THE YEARS. PART 1: Sanguinary Civil War, Ferocious Fascism, and the Dawning of a Better Life »
Here is an enthralling personal account of fascism and the Franco dictatorship by the author who was in Spain in the mid-1970s on the University of California Berkeley’s Education Abroad Program: "The last time I set foot in Spain in 1974 and 1975 fascism and the Franco dictatorship were in their last last legs. Returning 47 years later I braced myself for experiencing big changes."
MADO ’23, THE BIGGEST OF STREET PARTIES WITH A MISSION »
The fiestas of Madrid Orgullo (Madrid Pride, aka MADO) is – would you believe? -- the biggest Gay Pride festival in Europe. When it comes to partying there are no people quite like the Spanish people and their friends, LGBTIQ+ and all else. Come on over and join the most colorful (Rainnbow colors!) event of the year!
LOST & FOUND IN MADRID: PART III »
“I’m back in Madrid, the city where I found myself. The city I adore. I’m back for good”
WHAT’S MADO IF NOT THE PROUD CELEBRATION OF MADRID GAY PRIDE! »
“If summer has begun – and it officially began last 27 June – then MADO (Madrid Orgullo or Gay Pride) cannot be not on. It’s one of the most awaited celebrations of the year”
MADRID PRIDE: for All the Good Reasons »
Rainbow flags are everywhere and the Madrid Pride Parade is the biggest gay demonstration in Europe!
MADRID AND LONDON’S ICONIC MARKETS: A Great Way to Spend the Afternoon »
Eager hordes crowd the stands whether in London’s Borough and Portobello Markets or the Mercados de San Miguel and San Anton in Madrid.
