Places Jackieacosta Wants to Go

Order cookies baked by cloistered nuns in a 400-year-old monastery.

The oldest restaurant in the world is this old-world Spanish eatery, still known for its suckling pig.

This unassuming bookstore in the heart of Madrid is one of the oldest in Spain.

Kingly French toast comes soaked in milk or red wine, then drizzled in a citrus-perfumed syrup.

This taberna has been frying up crunchy salt cod since 1860.

These distorting, funhouse mirrors achieved fame in a renowned piece of Spanish theater.

A must for film lovers in Madrid and home to the Spanish Film Library's projection space.

A haven for book enthusiasts across the street from Retiro Park.

This macabre masterpiece of a mural is one of Francisco Goya's "Black Paintings."

Madrid's last horchata kiosk is a blue-and-white beacon of refreshment.

Sometimes called the Banksy of Madrid, Muelle was a pioneer of street art in the Spanish city.

The little church's beautifully frescoed ceiling has earned it the nickname “the Sistine Chapel of Madrid.”

A window into a long-lost world, these colorful tiles advertise a long-defunct range of purgative teas, harmless smokables, and diarrhea cures.

Abandoned for decades, trains still pass through the now-restored remains of one of Madrid's first metro stations.

A comprehensive look at the art of Joaquín Sorolla in his former home in Madrid.

This small and often-overlooked museum holds some of Spain's finest artistic treasures.

The water of this well in Toledo lost its sweetness after the death of a young love.

The ruins of an ancient stadium that hosted gripping chariot and horse races.

The fragmented remains of a massive public bath connected to the city's water supply.

This graveyard contains markers and monuments dedicated to some of the darkest chapters in Washington's history.

A museum dedicated to the history and exploration of both popular music and science fiction.

Flaunt your karaoke chops at this pitch-perfect dive bar.

“Live hard, ride fast, eat pizza” at this joint filled with Evel Knievel memorabilia.

This sustainable, family-run farm just outside of San Juan makes for a dreamy daytrip.