Madrid, Spain
I originally thought Hotel Europa was ideal for location. It is a few steps from Puerta del Sol and a block or so from the Plaza Mayor on a quiet all-pedestrian street. It is a generally safe area, with all the hustle and bustle that comes with being close to the action of galleries, tapas bars and shops. http://www.hoteleuropa.es/. Plus, rooms are only about 60 euros..which is a real bargain. But, after my wallet got grabbed and I began to notice pickpockets stalking me virtually every time I went out, I decided to go further afield to a more residential neighbourhood. My new choice is...
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In 2003, I left the corporate world to try my hand at travel writing. Now, I travel the world, writing about people, places and cuisine. My writing has appeared in over 100 publications and anthologies. 
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