Where to Buy Soccer Tickets in Madrid

Robert ModigaMarch 15, 2014

MADRID, SPAIN. In Spain, soccer is more than just a sport. It is a language, a way of living, an ice breaker between two strangers from different continents. Yo...

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Taco Bell

Robert ModigaMarch 14, 2014

MADRID, SPAIN. While there are McDonald’s and Burger King and Subway all over the world, I was surprised to find Taco Bell here in Madrid. Just like other franc...

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Revoltosa

Robert PerskyMarch 13, 2014

MADRID, SPAIN. The inside is a mix of hipster and traditional, with eclectic, vintage looking furniture, and a classic Madrid bar. The restaurant has a cat them...

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Trujillo: Birthplace of a Conquistador

Colton HelmsMarch 12, 2014

TRUJILLO, SPAIN. One of Trujillo’s claims to fame is that it happens to be the birthplace of one of the conquistadors of the New World. Not just any conquistado...

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El Kiosco de Pan

Robert PerskyMarch 12, 2014

MADRID, SPAIN. El Kiosco de Pan is a cute and well-designed place for a coffee and desert. The owners love children and the design of the place reflects this. ...

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A Day in Mérida: The Roman Ruins

Colton HelmsMarch 11, 2014

MERIDA, SPAIN. Last weekend I took a trip with my study abroad program to a province in Western Spain called Extremadura. Extremadura is one of the 17 autonomou...

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Exploring Tangier, Morocco, on a Budget

Chamelia MooreMarch 10, 2014

TANGIER, MOROCCO. Should you find yourself wanting to venture outside of Madrid consider the North African coastal city Tangier, Morocco. Although it will take ...

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Cantina en Madrid

Robert PerskyMarch 10, 2014

MADRID, SPAIN. Cantina is the best of both worlds: a cool atmosphere coupled with fantastic food. The kitchen is run by the same people behind Olivia Te Cuida, ...

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Aiò

Robert PerskyMarch 9, 2014

MADRID, SPAIN. This Italian, hip restaurant has a great vibe and good food. The restaurant specializes in Sardinian Italian food and is filled with interesting ...

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Toma Café

Robert PerskyMarch 8, 2014

MADRID, SPAIN. This hip coffee shop offers ideal coffee and deserts. The menu is small, showing the place’s focus on creating great coffee. Their coffee comes f...

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My Backyard: Tucson, Arizona

ROOSTERGNN StaffMarch 8, 2014

TUCSON, ARIZONA, U.S.A. This is a view of Saguaro West National Park in the Tucson Mountains west of the city of Tucson, and only a few minutes drive from my cu...

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Tierra Burritos

Robert ModigaMarch 7, 2014

MADRID, SPAIN. After a month in Madrid, I was craving some Chipotle and was lucky to find a restaurant that could remind me of and help me enjoy a much overdue ...

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Postcard from … Giza

ROOSTERGNN StaffMarch 7, 2014

Do you have a photograph that could be published in our POSTCARD FROM … series? Register at rgnn.org/register and upload your own!...

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A Quick Guide to Chinatown, New York City

Malia Lani WilliamsMarch 6, 2014

NEW YORK CITY, U.S.A. Manhattan's Chinatown is home to the largest concentration of Chinese people in the Western hemisphere. As such, it is a popular destinati...

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New Zealand’s Gem: the Banks Peninsula Track

ROOSTERGNN StaffMarch 5, 2014

NEW ZEALAND. Famous for being home of the Lord of the Rings, New Zealand is a country filled with stunning landscapes. Arguably the best way to enjoy and apprec...

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Day Trip to Navacerrada

Dani BennettMarch 5, 2014

MADRID, SPAIN. Have you ever wondered about those snowy advertisements that you see every time you ride the Renfe? They have a snow-filled mountain scene with v...

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