April 2025

The Myths and Realities of Raising Bilingual Children

“Kids are like sponges—they’ll just pick up languages naturally!” If you’re raising bilingual children, you’ve probably heard this well-intentioned but oversimplified statement more times than you can count. As Katharine Cannings, author of Fluent Families: A Roadmap to Your Bilingual Home, explains in my recent podcast, there’s much more to raising bilingual children than simply […]

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Hidden Gems: Museo de Artes y Tradiciones Populares

Madrid’s Lavapiés neighborhood is home to one of the city’s most overlooked cultural treasures: the Museo de Artes y Tradiciones Populares. While this hidden gem lies off the beaten tourist track, offering a peaceful retreat from Madrid’s busier attractions, be warned that on a Sunday, you’ll find it closed when the bustling Rastro market takes

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Quiet Madrid: Tranquil Spaces in Hidden Places

After eight years of blogging about the city of Madrid, I’m thrilled to announce the launch of my new guidebook: Quiet Madrid. A great companion to the Lonely Planet Madrid guidebook I worked on last year, this book features my own photography taken during countless explorations of Madrid’s quieter side, along with tons of insider

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Madrid’s Most Underrated Attractions

Madrid is full of world-famous attractions, but if you only stick to the big hitters, you’ll miss out on some of the city’s most fascinating spots. For every overcrowded tourist trap, there’s a dusty but delightful museum waiting to be discovered. It’s a topic I tackle in my latest podcast, which you can listen to

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