Madrid Farmers Market

Madrid’s Cámera Agraria located in the stunning area of Casa del Campo is held on the first weekend of every month, and shouldn't be missed! There are many vendors selling fresh, delicious produce from the region. 

It was a glorious summers day, and despite the sore heads and icky tummies (we were hungover again…only on your year abroad once though ey!) we ventured to Lago metro stop in search of the June Farmers Market. The area was beautiful, so green and peaceful, despite only being 20 minutes from the centre of the capital. We were greeted with a stand that allowed us to buy vouchers in exchange for multiple glasses of wine from the local vineyards. IDEAL! The only thing to get rid of a sore head is to drink more! We walked round each stand, sampling cheese, meats, fruits, pastries, liquors, honey and some other bits and bobs which I had never tried before. I'm a bit of a fussy eater, but since being in Madrid, I have really opened up my horizons to new foods. Everything was so yummy, apart from the anchovies on toast. (YUK!) There are also stands selling the best quality meat and vegetables from the local farms. It's a real shame that I didn't visit the market before, because I would have loved to create some dishes with these ingredients. 

Definitely worth a visit if you are in Madrid. One tip, get down early if you are greedy like me and want to make the most of the samples! 

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Best Vintage Denim In Madrid

If you are looking for Vintage denim in Madrid, head straight to The The Storage on Calle Velarde. 

The owner Tito lived in Seattle for many years and is an expert when it comes to grunge chic. He bought the trend over to Spain in 1989 when he set up this vintage store. The shop is small, but bursting with character, and houses a huge collection of vintage denim jackets, shorts, dungarees and shirts. In the past, I have always struggled to find Levi denim shorts that fit perfectly, but then I found this little beauty! You can find any size, in a variety of colours, for a price which rivals Urban Outfitters. 

Once you've found your pair of shorts, they can be customised in the shop with studs, buttons and fabrics. 

I'll definitely be re-visiting The The Storage when I go back to Madrid in a couple of weeks! 

How To Eat Like A Queen On A Student Budget In Madrid

El Tenedor is a website where you can reserve tables in restaurants all over Spain. For those that know me, I love a good bargain! I get it from my mama...her nickname is actually Bargain Boxer! I also love good food. It is really hard in Madrid not to get sucked into the touristy restaurants. They end up costing you a small fortune, and the food is usually not that great. So when I found El Tenedor I was over the moon. They handpick some of the best restaurants in the area, and give you a discount up to 50% off if you reserve a table online. You need to order a minimum of 2 dishes per person, and it doesn't include drinks, however, I have had some pretty tasty meals in Barcelona, Madrid and Valencia, for a fraction of the usual price.

If you totally love gourmet food, but can't afford going for pricey meals all the time, then check out El Tenedor.  

http://www.eltenedor.es

Summer Plans

I really wanted to get an internship over summer, something related to social media and blogging, because at the moment I have a real passion for it. After lots of searching, applications and interviews, it obviously wasn't meant to be. So then I started looking at working abroad over summer. After living in Madrid for a year, all I want to do now is travel. I then started looking at Aupairing. My cousin is the cutest little thing in the world, and even though he can be a little terror at times, my family always comment on how patient I am with him. So I thought, maybe I could spend the summer in a hot country, getting paid to look after little kiddies! I signed up to Aupair World, and I was so surprised at the amount of Spanish families that wanted English Aupairs. 

Long story short, I have met a lovely family from Madrid, with three children, who want me to travel with them over Summer. I can't believe I will get to return to Madrid, my true love! So I'm going back on the 1st July for 2 weeks, then we are going to Zaragoza to spend 2 weeks in a Monastry/National Park, and then the family are going to spend 2 weeks in Chelsea, London. The Aupairing experience will be completely different to the Erasmus experience, but I'm very excited nonetheless.

I thought that My Little Spanish Adventure was coming to an end, but it now there is another adventure that I will be embarking on. I cannot wait to see what it has in store for me this time! 

Thank You Madrid...

Thank you for giving me the opportunity to meet people from all over the world.

Thank you for providing me with the craziest, strangest, best nights out ever.

Thank you for pushing me out of my comfort zone.

Thank you for igniting in me a huge interest in travelling.

Thank you for forcing me to become independent.

Thank you for your amazing vintage clothes.

Thank you for Fro Yo.

Thank you for the friendships I have made here.

Thank you for inspiring me.

Thank you for your beautiful architecture.

Thank you for making me try Beef Carpaccio.

Thank you for your terraces and afternoon Gin and Tonics.

Thank you for your eclectic mix of people.

Thank you for your beautiful squares, perfect for people watching.

Thank you for making it acceptable to meet people in the street, and then becoming close friends with them days after.

Thank you for making me laugh for 99% of my time here.

Thank you for all the hilarious dogs I have seen.

Thank you for your beautiful sunshine.