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Spanish Loops

Spain! Open arms country. Path of cultures, tradition, hospitality. When passion for this country is mentioned among tour guides, Fran and Jorge, they could be talking for hours and hours. Whether historical or modern; gastronomy or flamenco, fun facts or curiosities; anything you can imagine from top to toe, our loops cover those topics, including actual facts. We hope to bring a smile to your face, a thought to your curiosity and transmit how proud we are of being from where we belong. Hoop with

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Ep : 52. October 12, 1492. The world changed that day.

Spanish Loops ·

2022/10/12

Christopher Columbus. Controversial, for some people a hero, for others a tirant. There are so many things to learn about this episode of History... Jorge and Francisco are expressing here historical facts, leyends and some gossips of the time in a period of history thar marked a before and after of world facts. Let them know what you knew about it and your surprises finding out by listening to this episode. Happy Listening!!

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Ep : 51. City Specials. Today, Bilbao, a hidden gem.

Spanish Loops ·

2022/10/07

Season 2 of Spanish Loops is here! and what a way to start. Francisco and Jorge are, again, giving us tips and bits of the hidden gem in North of Spain. The city of Bilbao. Once the New York Times headlined an article "The Bilbao Effect". It shows how a city can be transformed from a slam, to one of the most glamourous places in the world. Obviously, all had a process but the icing on the cake was the Guggenheim Museum. Transforming the entire area it is considered now the place to be. Let's learn

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Ep : 50. Golden episodery. Who could tell!

Spanish Loops ·

2022/09/21

Almost one year ago, one of our friends convinced the other to do something challenging for both. The result is what you hear today, last week and what comes in the future. They thank you all for the loyalty on this first season and hopefully enjoy season 2. Happy listening!

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Ep : 49. Final chapter of the Muslim period.

Spanish Loops ·

2022/09/14

And finally, Francisco and Jorge comes to explain th end of one of the most extensive periods of domination of a culture in a conquered land, where still today, 532 years after, remains part of that way of life. The legacy left behind is so valuable, that makes today´s history, unique. With the hope you have enjoyed this mini-series of history, our friends keep waiting for you until next week. Have fun and enjoy!

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Ep : 48. Chapter 3 of our muslim period.

Spanish Loops ·

2022/09/07

1212. The Battle of the "Navas de Tolosa". A crucial step on that period. Only one risky chance to continue for the Christians. All or nothing. To know the consequences, learn with Jorge and Francisco what happened until 1492 when... Well, if you listen to this episode, you will know. Let us know your thoughts and happy listening. Our friends really hope you enjoy!.

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Ep : 47. Second chapter of our Muslim period.

Spanish Loops ·

2022/08/31

Following from last week's, our friends make a review in time to teach the consequences and facts of a border line that marked the future of the creation of a country. Happy listening!

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Ep : 46. Muslim period in the Iberian Peninsula.

Spanish Loops ·

2022/08/24

Year 711 till 1492. Almost 8 centuries of Arabic domination in a portion of land. Not only in genetics, but in way of life, cultural, architecture, farming..., the print left behind from that culture, is still today part of Spain's way of being. Francisco and Jorge release a series of four chapters dedicated to this important period of this land's History. Today's is dedicated to the invasion and the religious/political division of that land. Let them know your interest and inputs in this

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Ep : 45. Fashion in Spain. Beginning and now.

Spanish Loops ·

2022/08/17

In this peculiar episode, Jorge interviews Francisco on Fashion. The story behind this topic is fascinating and you will be surprised over the origins and how Spain is in the top of the rank. Learn how all that happened with our two friends. Happy listening!

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Ep : 44. Heat waves.

Spanish Loops ·

2022/08/10

This summer is being specially hot all over. Wild fires, heat waves, etc... How is this situation affecting to the tour industry and what can we all do to help, and maybe avoid a major disaster? Francisco and Jorge express in this episode their point of view, how they are living this situation and how to join efforts to adapt some habits to this new normality in hotter Summers and not so cold Winters. For those who are away on holidays, enjoy! For those who are at home, enjoy! Happy Listening!

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EP : 43. Spanish inventions to the world.

Spanish Loops ·

2022/08/03

You will be really impressed when learning these inventions were developed and created in Spain and by Spaniards. As usual, our friends Jorge and Francisco, surprise us again with their informal attitude and sense of humour, talking about some historical facts from this little but great corner of the world. Their intention is to transmit the audience how proud they feel about many things that has to do with the local culture, most of it unknown to the general public. With the intention to brighten

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Ep : 42. Siesta, the greatest contribution from Spain...

Spanish Loops ·

2022/07/27

What is "Siesta"? Why siesta is a must at some places in Spain. Our folks explains here today where that tradition comes from, and also they demystify the fact that some countries call them "lazy" Spaniards. On the contrary, Spain is classified as one of the most productive countries in the world, precisely because of their way of living. Bear in mind not to fall asleep while listening to this chapter! Happy sies... errrr, happy listening!!!

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EP : 41. City Specials, today Ávila, in the heart of...

Spanish Loops ·

2022/07/20

In today's chapter, our folks Fran and Jorge talk about one of the most pure "Castilians" cities in Spain, yet another UNESCO site. Not only the breath-taking walled complex is worth to be seen, also the gastronomy, history and religious backgrounds keeps attracting visitors, not only locals, but from all over the world. A hidden gem, explained by our friends to give you an insight of what this place has to offer. Enjoy!

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EP : 40. O.N.C.E. The Company that makes blind and...

Spanish Loops ·

2022/07/13

In this episode is Francisco interviews Jorge who has more than personal attachments to this company. He shares his life experience from an insider point of view. There is more than you might believe behind that company and the people working for them. As sight is considered the main sense of a human been, when lost, unless you live it at first hand, nobody stop to think how life can continue. There is a way, and Francisco and Jorge transmit to you all today how to make it. Happy listening!

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Ep : 39. The running of the bulls in Pamplona. San...

Spanish Loops ·

2022/07/06

Hemingway placed Pamplona in the world map. Fascinated by that celebration, today is World known as one of the greatest festivals celebrated. The vibe, ambience, atmosphere of the city is contagious to whoever is in town those days. And the party continues for 8 days! From the "Chupinazo" marking the inaugural ceremony, till "Pobre de mi" at midnight on the last day, you can experience a life time episode. Francisco gives us all tips and hints on what to do, where to go and how to behave in case

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Ep : 38. Gay rights in Spain

Spanish Loops ·

2022/06/29

Gay Pride is being celebrated in most of the world including Spain at the end of this month of June. In this Episode our stars Francisco and Jorge explains how this country passed from a total repression to the LGBTQ+ community to become one of the most advanced in the world. Obviously, politics and the Transition to Democracy played a big role. Despite the obstacles of the new conservative wave, Spain is proud to have reached the rights claimed for ages. There is a constant road ahead of everyone

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Ep : 37. Brexit. How Spain looks at that Historic...

Spanish Loops ·

2022/06/22

Brexit took effect and the European Union was not going to stay quite. The disagreement left a sweet and sour taste in the EU political spectrum. For this time Jorge and Francisco give us in their chat, their personal points of view and also answer questions to one another. Also the big British community permanently in Spain and her islands, worried very much as they did not know, and still don't, how that is going to end. Negotiations, believe it or not are still on the table... Enjoy!

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Ep : 36. City Specials. Today, Pamplona

Spanish Loops ·

2022/06/15

Hemingway, running of the bulls, food and tapas paradise, Basque culture... So many reasons to visit this place! Francisco shares his inputs in his homeland while Jorge ask for traveller's tips in what to do when in Pamplona. They hope you love this corner of Spain! Happy listening!

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Ep : 35. Tapas, Spanish tradition and a fun way to eat!

Spanish Loops ·

2022/06/08

What are Tapas? What are they made of? Want to discover and learn? By listening to Jorge and Fran in this chapter, you are going to get a master class in how to order, how to act and have fun eating this way. Tradition converted in paradise in some places where friends gather around a glass of wine or beer and eat "gourmet" miniatures. Buen apetito and happy listening Chicos!!

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Ep : 34. Jorge´s and Fran´s holidays destinations.

Spanish Loops ·

2022/06/01

These two colleagues and friends explains in this episode why they have chosen those specific places on their tours. Emotional and practical attachments, sites you cannot miss while traveling with them. Just to make your Staycations a memorable and unforgetable experience. Their love and passion for is reflected here in this chapter, with the hope to give you a preview of what your holidays can be. Let them know what you think about their comments. Thanks and enjoy!

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Ep : 33. Today Barcelona. Cities Specials.

Spanish Loops ·

2022/05/25

Who haven't heard about Barcelona? In today's City Specials, Jorge and Francisco shares, and talks about this amazing city, world known because architecture, gastronomy, her gothic section and many more things to see and discover. Not to mention the Sagrada Familia, Gaudí masterpiece. Discover the city in this podcast with these two guides and their passion of sharing with their listeners. Enjoy and let them know your thoughts at spanishloops@gmail.com com. Hasta la Vista!

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