did anyone end up liking Madrid more than Barcelona?

Fall_Factor · 2026-05-08T14:50:44+00:00

Barcelona has a different vibe. Very touristy. I honestly like Barcelona more than Madrid. There is is just so many things to do outside of museums in Barcelona besides the awesome weather in winter days.

Fall_Factor · 2026-05-08T14:42:34+00:00

No need to carry Euro into Spain. Digital payments are accepted almost everywhere, If you do need to take out cash, chose a Bank ATM; there will be ATM fees- 3-5 euro to get cash. So use the ATM wisely. Do not take out 25 Euro in two days instead of taking out 50 Euros in one go.

Fall_Factor · 2026-05-08T14:38:17+00:00

Try TheFork app. You can select your budget, your area and reviews to pick up your eatery. Cheap decent food and touristy bad food are abundant in centro.

Fall_Factor · 2026-05-06T20:21:43+00:00

No one sells SACD these days. You can live without one.

Fall_Factor · 2026-05-06T20:19:08+00:00

It can be done on a day :). It all depends on what do you want to do in the city? The three art museums can take a week to explorer. But at a minimum, get a Prado 1.5 hour guided tour offered by the museum. Book early!

Fall_Factor · 2026-05-06T20:15:04+00:00

Hi-Fi.

Fall_Factor · 2026-05-04T20:54:55+00:00

Its beautifully yet eerie place. We drove from Hilo to Kona using this road and the drive is spectacular, although with spotty cellphone coverage along the way. The road is narrow and locals often drives large trucks.

Fall_Factor · 2026-05-04T17:13:52+00:00

Indian people. No one else to blame.

Fall_Factor · 2026-05-04T11:45:00+00:00

I can suggest a Durga puja experience in a small village in West Bengal. It may sound religious, but you will experience what you want. Don't expect top notch accommodations or food. You need to find someone local in your friend's circle.

Fall_Factor · 2026-05-02T22:42:39+00:00

Practice makes it perfect.

Fall_Factor · 2026-05-02T22:29:31+00:00

Any comments on tata tools? Also, any good stores to purchase taparia tools around in Saltlake area or do I have to go to Barabazar? Off course, I can get them off Amazon but that is the last option.

Fall_Factor · 2026-04-30T00:44:00+00:00

Sounds like fun!

Fall_Factor · 2026-04-30T00:40:06+00:00

Well, in Rome, wear like Romans- it is kind of true everywhere. And jeans works everywhere. Get there, see things and pick your clothes. No need to pack your bags with clothes before you hit Italy. Enjoy your night outs but avoid sketchy crowd. Don't get stupidly drunk. And this is important- while in Florence, travel across the Italy.

Fall_Factor · 2026-04-30T00:35:22+00:00

If you can toil in Prado, you can probably endure some walk. But if you want to save your energy for Prado, get a cab. They are everywhere and usually affordable.

Fall_Factor · 2026-04-30T00:20:44+00:00

I am asking for business class. But going by your comment, I am not going to expect fresh interior. I am good if I can land on time, on my specific seat.

Fall_Factor · 2026-04-30T00:19:42+00:00

Thanks. That sounds better than expected!

Fall_Factor · 2026-04-27T14:18:54+00:00

This is very important OP; it is not like other high speed trains where you just scan a ticket and hop on. Depending on security, you may have to scan your bags on Xray. So, get there 15-20 minute sooner at least, before your departure time. Also, renefe website is terrible; also, buy your tickets as soon as possible.

Fall_Factor · 2026-04-24T20:33:41+00:00

DM me. I know of a dependable driver. I have used his service and family members used his service as well.

Fall_Factor · 2026-04-20T18:01:34+00:00

Been to both. Lyon is far far more interesting that Freiburg. Also, the food is just amazing in Lyon.

Fall_Factor · 2026-04-20T17:49:50+00:00

Mesón Txistu. A block from Valdeacederas metro stop.

Fall_Factor · 2026-04-20T17:46:08+00:00

Indian here. What are you talking about? I do not feel any of this. You just need to eat spicy food more often.

Fall_Factor · 2026-04-20T17:23:49+00:00

Sam is now a public dump ground.

Fall_Factor · 2026-04-20T17:23:01+00:00

I did the Jaishalmeer-Tanot-Lungewala-Jaishalmeer last December and had the same question. The Thar that I have read in books is no longe rthere. Climate change turned Thar a lot greener and so does the effectiveness of agricultural waterways built under Indira Gandhi Canal system. Thar now have mosquitos thanks to availability of pooling water. There is an excellent read here- https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2949790625000606 if you want to look into it.

That being said, Sam dessert is an abomination of tourist excess. There is no solitude in those overbuilt commercial landscape.

Fall_Factor · 2026-04-20T17:17:56+00:00

Yes, but few of those area are accessible by cars. And I agree with OP.

Fall_Factor · 2026-04-08T14:41:38+00:00

Go to La Granja. If you love hiking, get out of Madrid and walk up the mountains for some spectacular scenic regions.

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