10 tell tale signs of a sentimental traveller
You may find these scenes familiar: He subtly tucks the train ticket stubs into the folds of his wallet. She carefully opens …
10 most intriguing paintings from the Prado Museum in Madrid
As mentioned in a previous post, I’m not an art aficionado but the artworks on display at the Prado museum really struck …
Eight things to know about the Prado Museum in Madrid
If you’re looking to visit the one and only museum in Madrid, the Prado Museum is the place for you. It’s known …
15 epic things about my rented accommodation in India
I realised that it has been more than five years, and I’ve never gone into the details of the epic stay at …
Must eat: Visit La Tragantua in Madrid for authentic Spanish Cuisine
If you’re looking to try authentic Spanish cuisine beyond just tapas, La Tragantua in Madrid is the place for you. You can tell that …
Review: Hotel Quatro Puerta del Sol in Madrid
The stay was fully paid for by The Travelling Squid. I’m obliged to give 5 star ratings for this hotel, because I …
Five essential things to do in Madrid
When my Friend W lived in Madrid for six months in 2011, I heard a lot about the famous city through her …
Planning a three day itinerary in Lisbon – A nutshell
As mentioned in previous posts, I found Lisbon to be the most enjoyable city in all of Western Europe. Despite being smaller than …
Eight travelling assets we need to have on every trip
In an earlier post, I wrote about 13 types of friends who are travel liabilities. I said that they while they can be …
Must visit – Padrão dos Descobrimentos in Belem
Padrão dos Descobrimentos is the most intriguing monument I have seen in all of Europe. I am not sure if this is …