Although we’ve had to postpone trips to Europe because of the pandemic, I believe a weekly dose of travel dreaming can be good medicine. Here’s one of my favorite places–a reminder of what’s waiting ...

When it comes to the secrets of living well, the Spanish city’s inhabitants seem to have cracked the code. Although we’ve had to postpone trips to Europe because of the pandemic, I believe a weekly ...

I'm standing on a tiny balcony overlooking the Times Square of all of Spain, Madrid's Puerta del Sol. Within a 10-minute walk I can visit Madrid's Royal Palace, one of the greatest palaces in Europe; ...

Packed onto Madrid’s subway jammed with Spaniards heading for Plaza de Toros, I’m wondering how I’ll react to seeing another bullfight — my first in several years. At the last stop, everyone piles out ...

Oct. 4, 2004 — -- It's easy to dive headlong into lively Madrid, Spain's capital city. With plenty of pedestrian-friendly streets, shops and appetizer-stocked bars, the city is vibrant day and ...