THE MADRID BILLBOARD, WHAT’S ONSTAGE RIGHT NOW! »
Madrid is one of the most important theater capitals of Europe. Here are some of the best musicals onstage right now: El Rey Leon (The Lion King), Anastasia, El Medico, El Jovencito Frankenstein, Punto de Partida-Por ti Rocío, West Side Story, Billy Eliott . . .
THE PLIGHT OF WEED CLUBS WITHIN THE GREY AREA OF SPANISH LAW »
Although it is illegal to possess or sell marijuana in a public area, club owners can obtain licenses to operate private associations to smoke and sell weed. But operating within this space creates a multitude of problems for club owners looking to advance their business. Be that as it may, private weed clubs in Madrid are on the rise. Per some estimates, Madrid will surpass Barcelona, where there are currently over 300 private clubs, as the weed capital of Spain by 2020.
A Second Opinion: Oh, those wonderful Rebajas de Enero! »
I have been accused of being a miser, but I prefer to consider myself "thrifty"! I figure why pay more when you can pay less? With my attitude, I'd never make it in the fashion scene in New York or London or Paris. Maybe Madrid is more forgiving!
THE MERCANTILE TRUTH BEHIND THE “LUCKY 12 GRAPES” OF THE NEW YEAR IN SPAIN »
In 1909 the Spanish winegrowers had such a bountiful harvest there was an excess of supply over demand. They had to think of a way to dispose of the surplus. They told the people eating a grape with each stroke of the clock toward the magic hour will bring prosperity throughout the new year. If, on the other hand, you don't join the ritual, you're cursed.That sent people scrambling to buy the grapes!
A Second Opinion: Biking in Madrid! »
Biking in Madrid is so much fun. Besides, it is less of a challenge than biking in, say, the writer's hometown in the States! Find out why!
COME TO THE INTERNATIONAL CHRISTMAS FAIR OF CULTURES IN MATADERO, MADRID! »
More than 70 Christmas stands of embassies and international institutions!
MADRID IS ONE OF THE BEST VALUED CITIES IN THE WORLD! »
Madrid is not only one of the best valued cities, according to the Best Cities Global Alliance; Best Cities also predicts Madrid's brilliant rise in the ranking in the next few years. It is currently the eleventh on the list of the world's top 100 cities. The top three are London, Paris and New York.
HIDDEN CUISINES OF MADRID, A THREE-PART SERIES: (3) LA NEGRA TOMASA »
This year La Negra Tomasa celebrated their 20th anniversary, and it’s not hard to see why they have stayed in business for so long. With live music and mojitos flowing every night, La Negra Tomasa is the place to be for a fun and delicious night out in Madrid.
AMERICAN CLUB OF MADRID: CHRISTMAS COPA, TOYS FOR TOTS & LOTS OF FUN! »
It's lots of fun in the spirit of Christmas. You simply can't give it a miss!
