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Spain To Go

All about life in Spain, from a longtime expat and travel writer living in Barcelona. This podcast talks about Spanish culture, travel, language, history, politics, food and much more.

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00:18:42

43 - European Stereotypes Revisited

Spain To Go ·

2023/06/25

Here's a new piece about some of the high-brow "socialist utopia" stereotypes Americans have when it comes to European life. Are they true? Are Europeans just as ignorant as Americans? Does it matter? Find out here. Read more on the blog: https://expatmadrid.com/european-stereotypes-revisited/ Donate to the cause at https://expatmadrid.com/donate --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/spain/message

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00:21:49

42 - Spanish Proverbs – life wisdom from Spanish...

Spain To Go ·

2023/06/22

Hey y'all! In episode 21 I talked about some shocking Spanish proverbs... the ones we have today are a bit more toned-down for everyday use. Check out https://expatmadrid.com/proverbs to read the sentences. Donate to the cause by buying me a virtual coffee at https://expatmadrid.com/donate --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/spain/message

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00:18:34

41 - Sex in Spain: everything you need to know about...

Spain To Go ·

2023/06/07

Hey hey! It's time to talk about sex in Spain. This podcast goes into several of the intimate details of Spanish people's sex lives: from extramarital affairs, to sex in public and more. Check out the article here: https://expatmadrid.com/sex-in-spain/ Donate to help the cause here: https://expatmadrid.com/donate --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/spain/message

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00:15:30

40 - Spanish Municipal and Regional Elections - May 2023

Spain To Go ·

2023/06/01

Ayuso wins Madrid again. Ada Colau is out in Barcelona. There were some municipal and regional elections over the weekend, and the unexpected result has gotten Pedro Sanchez to move forward the national election to July 28th. A bit of Spanish political news... https://expatmadrid.com/municipal-elections-2023/ Support the cause by buying me a virtual coffee at expatmadrid.com/donate Thanks for listening! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/spain/message

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00:26:46

39 - Okupas in Spain - protests for and against...

Spain To Go ·

2023/05/25

This week there's a controversy involving okupas – also known as squatters – here in Barcelona. It's anarchists vs fascists all over again! Here's the article about the legal situation and the various protests: https://expatmadrid.com/okupas-spain/ Support the cause here: expatmadrid.com/donate And feel free to drop me a line through the website. I'm happy to hear from you! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/spain/message

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00:40:49

38 - Mine Were of Trouble: the other side of the...

Spain To Go ·

2023/05/18

Some thoughts on Peter Kemp's book "Mine Were of Trouble", which is an interesting counterpoint to Orwell's "Homage to Catalonia" that we covered in the last episode. Full article, links, pictures and more here: https://expatmadrid.com/mine-were-of-trouble/ Donate to the podcast at expatmadrid.com/donate and please don't hesitate to drop me a line through the blog. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/spain/message

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00:55:03

37 - Homage to Catalonia - Orwell's Spanish Civil War

Spain To Go ·

2023/05/01

George Orwell's book "Homage to Catalonia" is about the Spanish Civil War – a classic first-person account of trench warfare on the Aragón front and street-fighting in Barcelona. Here's a bit of summary of the book, the questions raised by the Civil War, and the current situation of Spain's "historical memory" of the 20th century: https://expatmadrid.com/homage-to-catalonia/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/spain/message

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00:43:38

36 - Walk and Eat Spain with Amy Bingham

Spain To Go ·

2023/04/14

Amy runs Walk and Eat Spain, a company offering food and wine tours in the Malasaña neighborhood of Madrid... and soon, the Gredos region of Spain. Here we talk about Spanish food, life in Madrid, running a business in Spain and much more. Check out Amy's website at https://walkandeatspain.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/spain/message

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00:21:19

35 - Cannabis in Barcelona - legal grey areas in...

Spain To Go ·

2023/04/13

So, is cannabis legal in Barcelona? NO! But it's not exactly illegal, in small amounts, for personal use. Here's a bit of info about the weed clubs in Spain. Remember... I'm not a lawyer and this is NOT legal advice. More on the blog here: https://expatmadrid.com/cannabis-barcelona/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/spain/message

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00:21:00

34 - Holy Week in Spain!

Spain To Go ·

2023/03/30

Here's some vocabulary and some culture related to Spain's Holy Week celebrations. Holy Week – or Semana Santa – is a big deal in many parts of Spain. More on the web here: https://expatmadrid.com/holy-week-in-madrid/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/spain/message

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00:18:01

33 - Spain's Digital Nomad Visa - coming soon!

Spain To Go ·

2023/03/13

Soon – allegedly by the end of March 2023 – Spain will be passing a new law creating a visa for digital nomads. This promises to bring some high earners and big spenders into the major cities. What else does it mean for "the locals" and others? More on the web: https://expatmadrid.com/digital-nomad-visa/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/spain/message

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00:16:06

32 - Women's Day: Spanish feminism divided

Spain To Go ·

2023/03/06

It's International Women's Day this week, and Spanish feminism is divided as never before. Here's a bit about the situation for feminism in Spain: sex-based quotas, the "Trans Law", prostitution scandals and much more. Read the article on the blog: https://expatmadrid.com/womens-day/ Support the podcast with a donation here: https://expatmadrid.com/donate --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/spain/message

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00:25:15

31 - Work Permits in Spain - adventures on both sides...

Spain To Go ·

2023/02/17

Here's a bit about the adventures I've had getting Spanish work permits throughout the years. Soon there will (allegedly) be a new Digital Nomad Visa, but nothing's final yet. More on the blog: https://expatmadrid.com/work-permits-spain/ Support the podcast buying me a virtual vermouth here: expatmadrid.com/donate --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/spain/message

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00:19:06

30 - Spanish Cuisine: a love story

Spain To Go ·

2023/02/07

A bit about this ex-vegetarian's experience living in a country that's not exactly vegan-friendly... and how I learned to love Spanish cuisine. Much more, as always, on the web: https://expatmadrid.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/spain/message

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00:26:59

29 - Turning 40 & getting Stoic

Spain To Go ·

2023/01/30

This is a bit of a departure... A contemplation on my recent 40th birthday, inspired by stoic philosophy (and a really painful dental treatment). More on the web: https://www.expatmadrid.com/2022/12/16/turning-forty/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/spain/message

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00:09:42

28 - Thanksgiving in Spain

Spain To Go ·

2022/11/16

Thanksgiving isn't a real holiday in Spain, but you can still celebrate with a full Thanksgiving dinner. Here's how... https://www.expatmadrid.com/2021/11/22/thanksgiving-spain/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/spain/message

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00:27:11

27 - Spain's Prostitution Debate

Spain To Go ·

2022/11/04

Here in Spain, the coalition government has promised to get rid of prostitution and human trafficking. But will they? Can they? What's the deal with prostitution in Spain anyway? All your questions, answered in this episode. Or on the blog if you want more: https://www.expatmadrid.com/2022/10/13/prostitution-spain/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/spain/message

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00:17:11

26 - Madrid's Overrated "Musts"

Spain To Go ·

2022/09/07

There are plenty of must-do things in Madrid... but honestly, some of the things everyone does are a bit expensive and overrated. Support this podcast here: expatmadrid.com/donate Read more on the blog: https://www.expatmadrid.com/2018/03/05/madrid-musts/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/spain/message

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00:27:13

25 - Can you make a living teaching English in Spain?

Spain To Go ·

2022/08/31

Can you really make a living teaching English in Spain? Short answer: yes. Longer answer: yes, but it's complicated. Here's the full article... https://www.expatmadrid.com/2018/01/02/make-living-teaching-english/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/spain/message

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00:12:43

24 - Everything in Barcelona is Fake

Spain To Go ·

2022/08/25

Well, okay, not everything. But a lot of things are. Enjoy this article about fake Barcelona, and support the podcast here: expatmadrid.com/donate Read the article here: https://www.expatmadrid.com/2022/08/23/barcelona-fake/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/spain/message

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