I totally forgot about my travel post this week! If you’re an ardent fan and avid reader of my blog, you would have noticed that I have a travel post out once a week. This week however, it completely slipped my mind to prepare my travel post. So here it is today, a little late but still an enjoyable read I hope!
I blame my forgetfulness on stress. Stress revolving real life that has been occupying my thoughts lately. And everybody knows stress is no good. It’s terrible for the mind or the physique so in order to de-stress, I plan to go for a foot massage this weekend.
What I’d really like to do however is get away for a few days to forget my worries but money is a little tight lately. A few unexpected expenses came up last month and the latest project we are financing is our kitchen. We have to rebuild our kitchen counter top around the sink area and God knows how much that will cost. So like it or not, there will be no looking up gorgeous apartments in Madrid or any local travelling for Mariuca & B anytime soon.
This however does not mean that I can’t share in the delight of other people’s travel adventures or dream about a romantic getaway to Madrid. So if and when I do find myself travelling to Spain and staying in gorgeous Madrid apartments one fine sunny day, here are some of the things I would love to do aside from visiting famous landmarks and tourist spots of course.
Shoe Shopping
Did you know that Madrid is a major producer of footwear and Augusto Figueroa Street offers numerous factory outlets? Imagine the shoes galore I’d be indulging in!
Did you know that Madrid is a major producer of footwear and Augusto Figueroa Street offers numerous factory outlets? Imagine the shoes galore I’d be indulging in!
Animal Time
Faunia is a modern version of a safari park housing all kinds of animals from all over the globe. I know B would love this one too.
Faunia is a modern version of a safari park housing all kinds of animals from all over the globe. I know B would love this one too.
Scrumptious Spanish breakfast
A must visit for me would be San Gines Chocolateria, which is the best place to have Spain’s most famous breakfast - churro, a fried dough pastry also referred to as Spanish doughnut, dipped in hot chocolate.
Stunning SunsetA must visit for me would be San Gines Chocolateria, which is the best place to have Spain’s most famous breakfast - churro, a fried dough pastry also referred to as Spanish doughnut, dipped in hot chocolate.
I would definitely want to capture breath-taking photos of amazing sunsets in Madrid. Sunsets in Madrid are stunning, magenta affairs so perhaps I’d get a new camera just for this occasion.
Rekindle the Romance
A trip to Madrid would not be complete without visiting El Retiro, Madrid’s Central Park that is perfect for a romantic stroll through the green walkways of this beautiful park where couples can also enjoy a romantic boat ride.
A trip to Madrid would not be complete without visiting El Retiro, Madrid’s Central Park that is perfect for a romantic stroll through the green walkways of this beautiful park where couples can also enjoy a romantic boat ride.
And that’s just a few of the many things you can immerse yourself in as you travel the days and nights away in beautiful Madrid! Let’s hope I can materialize this list one day. 
I guess it’s time to work harder and secure new clients for my home business. I seriously need to fatten up my vacation piggy bank once again so I can start planning another adventure for real. Until then, have a beautiful weekend and check out this travel quiz by Blogthings. Apparently, I am a cultural traveller, how about you?
I guess it’s time to work harder and secure new clients for my home business. I seriously need to fatten up my vacation piggy bank once again so I can start planning another adventure for real. Until then, have a beautiful weekend and check out this travel quiz by Blogthings. Apparently, I am a cultural traveller, how about you?
You Are a Cultural Traveler |
 You love cultural experiences of all sorts. You appreciate all the creations in this world. You explore all the art and food a city has to offer, and you especially love local delights. You can sense a tourist trap from miles away. You gravitate toward more authentic experiences. You tend to discover unknown gems everywhere you go. You don't need a guidebook to show you what to do! |
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Oh still got travel post? kaching!!
i love the result from a home renovation but I dont envy you the mess that it comes with while the renovation is going on.. hehe
did the test and I am a cultural traveller too dearie.. ok just woke up ni. two post to write before noon.. oh no!
have a great weekend with B ok... go have your foot massage and destress!!
:* :* :* LJ FC1!
Travel PBs for a year it seems, woo hoo! :-D :-D :-D :-D
Not to mensi the noise, but the kitchen shouldn't be as major as the freaking noisy reno going on on the 3rd floor, more worried abt the cost! *DONT_KNOW* *DONT_KNOW* *DONT_KNOW*
Yay hi-five, cultural traveller it is and the result is awesome I think! :* :* :*
I'm thinking we can only go for foot massage tomo, today is already packed... weekend je sure got plenty to do, I need some ME time! 8-) 8-) 8-) 8-)
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hey sweetie im here! ;) oh yes.. there's no better way to get rid of stress then a good massage.. :)
yay blogthings! and here's mine..
You Are a Cultural Traveler
You love cultural experiences of all sorts. You appreciate all the creations in this world.
You explore all the art and food a city has to offer, and you especially love local delights.
You can sense a tourist trap from miles away. You gravitate toward more authentic experiences.
You tend to discover unknown gems everywhere you go. You don't need a guidebook to show you what to do!
hahhahaha...hi-five!!! :-P :-P wow i wanna go to Madrid too.. it sounds so romantic and beautiful!! :-$ :-$ :-$
:* :* :* Monica FC2!
Yay I went for foot massage edi last weekend, unfortunately massage lady was new I think so the massage was very light, couldn't really feel, nemind.. still nice to relax in cosy ambience and relax for 1 hour! :* :* :*
Yay same like me and thanks for playing sweetie, I love our result btw, sounds superb to be a cultural traveller! :-D :-D :-D :-D
I know and I also love the name.. Madrid.... definitely romantic and exotic, somebody sponsor me por favor! *DONT_KNOW* *DONT_KNOW* O:-) O:-) :-$ :-$ :-$ :-$
We have the same result for the blogthings quiz sweetie! :-P
You Are a Cultural Traveler
You love cultural experiences of all sorts. You appreciate all the creations in this world.
You explore all the art and food a city has to offer, and you especially love local delights.
You can sense a tourist trap from miles away. You gravitate toward more authentic experiences.
You tend to discover unknown gems everywhere you go. You don't need a guidebook to show you what to do!
OMG, Spain=Shoes?! It just made my top 5 must visit places in the world! :-D
OMG, Spain=Shoes?! It just made my top 5 must visit places in the world! :-D
I love churros too! :-P I wonder when I will be able to travel the world.. hmmm.. :-P
Marzie!! Good morning! :)
According to Blogthings, I am a Spiritual Traveler!
Each trip is dear to you, and you try to make memories that will last a lifetime.
You can't help but be a pensive traveler. Each new place changes your perception of the world.
You try to travel with purpose. You like to leave each place better than how you found it.
You are open to new experiences and people. You have a deep appreciation for different cultures.
I guess that pretty much sums me up. hahaha.. but it makes me sound so emo!! hahahahaha
Oh I wouldn't mind having churros for breakfast! I loooooove churros! :) Yes, I wholeheartedly agree that Madrid is a beautiful place to visit someday. It's gorgeous and full of culture.. aiyaiyai better sharpen up your Spanish skills. Who knows, sooner rather than later, you might be going! :)
Renovating your place, Marzie? Better kitchen counter top means more cooking lah this? :) hahaha
Ane FC3! :* :* :*
Thanks for the chop ladies, happy weekend! 8-) 8-)
Ha ha yeah must brush up on my Spanish skills … I so wanna go to Madrid and habla espanol con mi amigos! Ha ha ha… thanks for taking the quiz .. spiritual traveller emo it seems kah kah kah… takpe emo sekali-sekala okay la! Renovating kitchen? More like fixing only… nothing to renovate.. how is your moving coming along? When is the official date? :)
Yay and now we got the same result, great Virgo minds do think alike, thanks for playing sweetie! :)
LOL hey I just found out abt the shoes thingy too, awesome shopping spot! :) Let’s go to Madrid! :D:D
I have yet to taste churros Ane and am craving for some now just based on the pic and description, yum! :D
oh wow, Madrid sounds cool and it's high on my bucket list of places to visit but i wonder when the magical moment will arrived. i guess i'll just have to let time decide everything. *DONT_KNOW* :'( :(
in the meantime, i hope everything goes well when i visit singapore next month. gosh it's been ages since i last visited the place. there must be a lot of changes going on in singapore.
hope the weather will be kind to us.
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