The Best Places to get a Tattoo in Madrid

Posted by markopoloayling on April 5, 2010 · Leave a Comment 

Originally posted at OffTrackPlanet.com So you’re in Madrid and looking to get tatted? Madrid’s reputation as a world center of art is home to some of the best tattoo artists in Europe.  Whether you want to commemorate the trip of a lifetime or you’ve been inspired to get some trippy shit down your sleeve, Madrid’s … Continue reading →

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Top 10 Things to do in Madrid on a Backpacker’s Budget

Posted by markopoloayling on March 24, 2010 · Leave a Comment 

Originally published on OffTrackPlanet.com Whether you’re just making a pit-stop on a EuroRail marathon tour or spending a year at one of Madrid’s universities, OTP will help you cut past the crowds and get straight into the heart of Spain’s vibrant capital, without busting a hole in your wallet. Ready to start? Here’s a list … Continue reading →

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Paseo Through Arévalo

Posted by markopoloayling on January 22, 2010 · Leave a Comment 

Each day before sunset the people of Spain traditionally leave their homes and take a leisurely stroll called a paseo.  I take my paseo at five in the afternoon and join the rest of the pueblo in their daily walk through our village, Arévalo.  I descend the steps of apartment to the street below and … Continue reading →

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