My mission in Madrid this time around, with an old like-minded friend and now a local of the city: to experience some of the best in food, drink, nightlife and general fun across Madrid's barrios, without so much of the obvious sightseeing - with a bit of work thrown in, believe it or not.
More" I was happy to be hanging out alone and simply absorbing things, at my own pace, the key to my friend's apartment in my purse, being able to come and go as I pleased. During the day I took one very long walk that led me through the gorgeous Parc de la Ciutadella and
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