http://www.notesfrommadrid.com A new look at the city of Madrid. Photos, news, podcasts, Madrid secrets, videos, bars - a real insider's guide. Thu, 21 May 2009 07:29:17 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en With some fear and trepidation I've decided to release a big project I've been working on for the last 6 months called 'The Madrid Confessions'. It's an audiobook that contains some scarily personal insights into what it's like to really live in this city for over 10 years... This is ... http://www.notesfrommadrid.com/2009/05/18/madrid-confessions-for-madrid-lovers/ Despite being completely against bull fighting I have to admit that Las Ventas bullring is an impressive construction. Luckily it has other uses apart from the obvious one. For example, from June through October it is used as a pop & rock concert venue, and in my opinion it is one ... http://www.notesfrommadrid.com/2008/06/26/las-ventas/ This famous Sunday morning flea market, located next to La Latina, one of the oldest quarters of Madrid, has everything from clothes, bags and other paraphernalia, to the funny stalls dedicated to just one single thing: there is one, for example, that sells nothing but various shapes and sizes of ... http://www.notesfrommadrid.com/2008/06/19/el-rastro/ Recuerdos a Olvidar is an interesting Madrid blog full of photos of the bizarre details that we pass subconsciously on our daily trips across the city. Worth a look... http://www.notesfrommadrid.com/2008/05/22/an-eye-for-the-random/ Notes from Madrid is taking a couple of weeks break before a slight change of format. In the meantime we'd love to know, in the comments below: what are your favourite places in Madrid? Where would you recommend your friends to eat, drink, wander, or visit if they were coming ... http://www.notesfrommadrid.com/2008/05/07/notes-from-madrid-your-turn/ The weather in Madrid has taken a turn towards summer and streets throughout the city have sprouted terrazas. You can surely find a sunny spot for a drink and a snack near your apartment or hotel, but there are two streets in Madrid that truly are prime for dining and ... http://www.notesfrommadrid.com/2008/04/30/a-night-on-the-terrazas/ Yoga is a great way to get a workout, relax, and focus on things you easily forget in the hubbub of city life. The offering of yoga classes in Madrid is quite diverse, both in terms of styles and centers. Centers run the gamut from one-room studios with small classes ... http://www.notesfrommadrid.com/2008/04/28/where-to-do-yoga-in-madrid/ I've got a couple of Madrid-related things here that have caught my eye recently. 1. Madrid Me Mata has provided us with a great resource: a map of all free WiFi hotspots in Madrid. Obviously the guys at MMM need our help, so if you know of a place with free ... http://www.notesfrommadrid.com/2008/04/25/great-madrid-bits-from-the-web/ Madrid's river, el Manzanares, has taken a beating over the years. It was never a grand thing to begin with, being the object of mockery from several Spanish writers: Manzanares, Manzanares, arroyo aprendiz de río. -Francisco de Quevedo Como Alcalá y Salamanca tenéis, y no sois colegio, vacaciones en verano y curso sólo ... http://www.notesfrommadrid.com/2008/04/23/a-new-trick-for-the-trickle-the-future-of-madrids-manzanares-river/ This post originally appeared on our sister site notesfromspain.com. Recommendations for 10 things to do in Madrid 1. The Do or Die Arty No-Brainer Visit at least one of the big three art museums, the Prado, the Reina Sofia or the Thyssen. If in doubt pick the Reina Sofia and see Guernica. 2. Tapas ... http://www.notesfrommadrid.com/2008/04/21/10-or-more-things-to-do-during-a-weekend-in-madrid/