Rick Steves Spain 2012 Recommends MadridMan.com

Posted by: MadridMan

Rick Steves Spain 2012 Recommends MadridMan.com - 11/20/11 07:34 PM

Those who know or follow me KNOW I never "blow my own horn", but found the "Rick Steves' Spain 2012" book lists MadridMan.com as a useful resource - on page 356:

Quote:
"Helpful Website: While not officially part of the TI (tourist information), www.MadridMan.com is run with passion by American Scott Martin (me! wave ) and offers tips on sightseeing, hotels, restaurants, and more."


I read that just yesterday/Saturday while standing in a Columbus, Ohio USA (just visiting) Barnes & Noble book store and, I have to admit, was a bit fluttery with pride. Wow. Rick Steves is like THE PREMIER travel expert here in the USA.

Thanks, Rick!! thumbsup

Saludos, MadridMan yeah
Posted by: pedmar

Re: Rick Steves Spain 2012 Recommends MadridMan.com - 11/21/11 03:58 AM

Congratulations MM. You deserve it because you do a lot of good to Spain. Besides here we know more about Spain than Rick Steves ever dream hehehehe ::)
En hora buena!
Posted by: teachertraveler8

Re: Rick Steves Spain 2012 Recommends MadridMan.com - 11/21/11 06:41 AM

I was going to ask if he consulted you, but I guess not according to your post. He has a staff in Spain, but I suppose they didn't call you either. How wonderful! Congratulations.
Posted by: esperanza

Re: Rick Steves Spain 2012 Recommends MadridMan.com - 11/21/11 07:58 AM

Bravo! You deserve it, my friend!
Posted by: Rodolfo

Re: Rick Steves Spain 2012 Recommends MadridMan.com - 11/21/11 12:34 PM

Fantastic! Well deserved MM.

How'd they get your name? That's spooky.
Posted by: Bill from NYC

Re: Rick Steves Spain 2012 Recommends MadridMan.com - 11/21/11 02:46 PM


Wow! MM that is great news. I been using Rick Steves for a long time and this is the first time I knew something (Madridman website) before Rick Steves did!

This will mean more traffic to your website. Hope you are ready! smile

Bill
Posted by: MadridMan

Re: Rick Steves Spain 2012 Recommends MadridMan.com - 11/22/11 05:09 PM

Thanks, all! Nope. No contact was made before the listing. Besides, why in the world would I mind?!?!

Saludos, MadridMan
Posted by: MadridMan

Re: Rick Steves Spain 2012 Recommends MadridMan.com - 01/11/12 09:14 AM

Just yesterday (10 January 2012), in his Rick Steves blog, he also mentions MadridMan.com in #3 under "Helpful Websites", listing it as "Madrid Spain Tourist Guide". yeah

He writes:
Quote:
I’m a personal fan of websites run by locals and expats passionate about sharing info on their hometown with travelers. These sites (such as Athens Survival Guide and Madrid Spain Tourist Guide), hosted by an enthusiastic local correspondence, are often very helpful.


So apparently, Rick Steves has also included MadridMan.com in his "Europe Through The Back Door 2012" guide as well. Can anyone confirm this by sight, please?

Saludos, MadridMan
Posted by: pedmar

Re: Rick Steves Spain 2012 Recommends MadridMan.com - 01/11/12 02:34 PM

That is great news indeed, well deserve.

I ,also have you in my blog , in a small hommage ::)
Posted by: MadridMan

Re: Rick Steves Spain 2012 Recommends MadridMan.com - 01/12/12 04:21 AM

Thank you, pedmar! That's very nice of you.

Regarding the "Europe Through The Back Door" book, now I'm thinking MadridMan.com will be included in the 2013 edition to be published in August. Can anyone confirm that MadridMan.com is also mentioned int eh 2012 edition, please? Thanks!

Saludos, MadridMan