Location: Spain
Member Since: June 17, 2014

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Thandi Douglas

Biography

I have been living in Madrid for about a decade now, in different situations. I came to Spain on an internship programme, then started in an office job and now Im running a business.Therefore, I have lived diverse experiences on a student budget, on an employee payroll and now running my business. Madrid is continually becoming a cosmopolitan city and attracts from students on a gap year to tourists who are travelling around. The best thing about the city is its people and lively atmosphere.It is a city no one ever gets tired of. About 5 years ago, I started a blog aptly named cheapinmadrid, where I wanted to share the tips and information about enjoying most of what the city has to offer on budget. The blog has since caught attention of many media including Spanish newspapers, American digital travel sites and a Belgian TV programme as a useful and informative source. I have also created several Madrid city tour apps in the Apple Store.

Smashwords Interview

What inspired the cover design?
I opted for a cover design with a picture of a symbolic place in Madrid and Plaza Mayor is one of the most symbolic and representative parts of the city centre. The cover also features a type of reader who could find the book useful,as in a tourist couple,though not only limited to tourists nor only couples. Lastly, the cover alludes to one of the most asked questions by visitors to Madrid, which is where can I find good typical Spanish food at reasonable prices...or more aptly,where can I eat and spend like a local!
Where did you grow up, and how did this influence your writing?
I grew up in South Africa. My background definitely influenced my writing due to the political and socio-economic situation. The multicultural and multilingual society of South Africa is enriching in literal and creative expression and I hope more and more post-apartheid authors make it on the international scene.
Read more of this interview.

Where to find Thandi Douglas online

Twitter: @CheapInMadrid
Facebook: Facebook profile

Books

24-Hour Intinerary Madrid by
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 2,770. Language: English. Published: January 11, 2024 . Categories: Nonfiction » Travel » By region » Europe
Itinerary with hour-by-hour activity suggestions for one day in Madrid to enjoy the most important museums, palaces and taste authentic Spanish food.
24-Hour Itinerary Madrid by
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 2,770. Language: English. Published: January 11, 2024 . Categories: Nonfiction » Travel » By region » Europe
An itinerary of activities if you have only 24 hours in Madrid.
200+ Ways to Save Money in Madrid by
Price: $1.99 USD. Words: 9,370. Language: English. Published: June 28, 2014 . Categories: Nonfiction » Travel » Specialties & interests » General, Nonfiction » Travel » Budget
Find more than 200 ways to save money on your trip and stay in Madrid. Enjoy the best and most typical pastimes in Madrid without breaking your bank!

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