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Madrid’s San Isidro Festivities

Laura Buil Madrilenian, Only-Be, Practical Guide to Madrid

May is right around the corner, and with it, Madrid’s San Isidro Labrador Festivities. From May 8th to 17th, the Spanish capital dons its festive attire to celebrate the festivity of its patron saint. Fun times and folklore are guaranteed. Fancy soaking up the local culture of Madrid? Well, this is your chance. Come and join the San Isidro Festivities! Madrid’s San Isidro Festivities revolve around the figure of Isidore the Farm Laborer, to whom more than 100 miracles are attributed, all of them related to water. Not surprisingly, he is the patron saint of farmers, and he is rumored to have had the gift of finding water. It is for this reason that Madrid’s proudest and most devout locals make their way down to the Pradera de San Isidro on May 15th, to take part in the traditional procession and to have a drink of the agua del santo (holy water) sprouting from the stream near the San Isidro chapel; and all this in their chulapos and chulapas attire. Such a sight to behold! Midafternoon, the prairie is pretty much lined with rosquillas (typical ring-shaped pastries) and lemonade. If you have a sweet tooth, this is your lucky day, as you’ll be able to choose among rosquillas tontas (with egg), rosquillas listas (with egg and sugar icing), rosquillas de Santa Clara (with meringue frosting) and rosquillas francesas (with almonds). Finger licking good! If folklore and traditional dance is something for you, don’t hesitate to make your way up to Las Vistillas to see the chulapos and chulapas dance chotis, dressed in their typical costumes. This traditional dance, which... read more

What You Didn’t Know About the French Open

Aurélien González Only-Be, Parisian, Things to do in Paris

The French Open or Roland Garros started out in 1891 as a national tournament, until in 1925 it opened its doors to foreign players and became Les internationaux de France de Tennis. That same year marked the 114th edition of the popular French tournament at Porte d’Auteuil, from May 19th to June 7th. Here are some anecdotes of the history of the tournament… The Beginning of the Open Era The Open Era, the period in contemporary tennis that opened its doors to both professionals and amateurs, began in 1968 in Paris, two months before the birth of the French Open. This international act was signed in the private rooms of the Automobile Club de France, in the Place de la Concorde. Roland Garros was the first Grand Slam tournament to become an Open, in May 1968, in the midst of the Paris student riots. Roland Garros, who are you? Roland Garros is not a tennis player from the 30’s. The world’s best known clay court tournament is named after an aviation pioneer missing in action in 1918, at the age of 30. He is known for his feats and specially for being the first person to cross the Mediterranean Sea by air on September 23rd, 1913. The tournament was named after him in 1928. Roland Garros and History The Stade Roland Garros has not always been synonymous with entertainment and sports. It was confiscated towards the end of 1939 and during WWII to serve as a detention center working hand in hand with the Santé Prison and the Vel ‘d’Hiv Roundup. André Agassi’s Wig When it came... read more

Apartments for Moms

Nadia Burzotta Do you like travelling?, Travel Tips

Mothers of the world: we know the dedication you put into taking care of us; we know how much you worry about our wellbeing; we know we often make you suffer, and that we sometimes exasperate you. And that is why today, on your day, we want you to let yourselves be taken care of. Mother’s Day is a great opportunity for us moms to give ourselves a little something, take a break from our busy daily routine, and celebrate the wonderful creatures we are. And, on the other hand, maternity is one of the maximum expressions of femininity, right? So what better way to celebrate your awesome family role than with a trip? You have two options: take the family along, or just take off with your best friends. The main point here is that you relax. This is your big day: you are the princess here, and should live as such. Get yourself a new dress for the occasion, and plan your escapade. You have worked hard, and it is now high time to make a little dream come true. And to help you choose your destination, we invite you to follow us on a tour of our apartments. We have hand-picked those we deemed worthy of delicate creatures like yourselves… Paris Chic et bourgeois. In this elegantly furnished apartment, you’ll feel as if in a different epoch, in a romantic movie, in a dream. Florence Delicate details, pink like your soul. Vast open spaces like first love’s sighs in this apartment. Budapest An explosion of color and energy. Pastel hues to transport you... read more