11/07/2025
🌞 Morning magic in Madrid! 🇪🇸 Go Real Travel
Started my day with a peaceful walk through the stunning El Retiro Park — some much-needed Shinrin-Yoku (forest bathing) to ground and energize for the day ahead. What a perfect way to soak in the calm before diving into the city’s rich history!
Next stop: the Royal Palace of Madrid 👑 — absolutely enormous (and yes, apparently larger than Buckingham Palace and Versailles combined!). I wandered through the palace gardens, then made my way into the breathtaking Crypt of Santa María la Real de la Almudena and finally up into the Cathedral de Santa María la Real de la Almudena. Wow. Just... wow.
To top it all off, I joined the fabulous Carolyn from Eating Europe Food Tours for a mouthwatering food tour! 🍷🥘 A perfect blend of flavor, culture, and great conversation. (Highlight of the Trip!)
Madrid, you’ve been incredible — next stop: Prague, and I can’t wait to see my girls! 💛✈️