Becoming local.

I tracked down a cobbler this week to get my shoes fixed. Made me feel like a real local.

A very ignorant impression of El Prado.

I wish I knew more about art history. Exploring El Prado this weekend brought me a step closer.

Spanish grocery impulse purchases.

I love to go grocery shopping when I travel, because they're such a tourist-free zone. You get an idea of what locals eat on a daily basis. And sometimes, you walk out of the store with an octopus.

I’m going to Madrid.

This summer, I decided to experiment with working abroad in Vienna for a couple months. It turned out well, so now I'm heading to Madrid.