Episodes

  • 75 - Toledo, Spain's former capital
    May 21 2024

    A report from Toledo, Spain, the city of three cultures and former capital. The city of Toledo has a lot of great medieval architecture, Spain's best Gothic cathedral, El Greco's masterpiece and more. Read the article on the blog: https://expatmadrid.com/toledo-spain-tourism-in-spains-former-medieval-capital/

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    15 mins
  • 74 - How to move abroad in 2024 (with Cepee Tabibian)
    May 16 2024

    Thinking about moving abroad? Here's an interview with Cepee Tabibian, the founder of She Hit Refresh – a global community of over 14,000 women helping each other to move abroad after age 30. In this episode we talk about life in Spain, visa options for Americans and others, hidden gems around Europe and much more. Check out Cepee at https://shehitrefresh.com

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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • 73 - Madrid is better than Barcelona (there, I said it...)
    May 13 2024

    Some thoughts about Madrid and Barcelona, the immigrant hustle, the super-advanced simulation we (may) live in, Barrio Salamanca, the battle of Lepanto, private tours of the Prado and much more. Have fun! More on the web: https://expatmadrid.com/madrid-is-better-than-barcelona/

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    21 mins
  • 72 - Europe prepares for World War III
    Apr 25 2024

    The European authorities are telling us to prepare for World War III. Is it time to start stockpiling guns and food? Donate to the cause here at https://expatmadrid.com/donate/

    More on the web: https://expatmadrid.com/europe-prepares-for-world-war-iii/

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    17 mins
  • 71 - Barcelona's Disappearing Bus Route
    Apr 18 2024

    Barcelona has recently had a bus route removed from Google Maps... you won't believe why. Also, how Google Maps has changed travel in the last couple of decades. Donate to the cause here: https://expatmadrid.com/donate

    More on the web at https://expatmadrid.com/

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    19 mins
  • 70 - Why do Americans love Spain?
    Apr 16 2024

    Why do Americans love living in Spain? From the laid-back lifestyle and the food, to the (lack of) guns and the politics, here's why people from the US are flocking to Spain in ever-increasing numbers. Donate here: https://expatmadrid.com/donate

    Much more about Madrid, Barcelona and Spain on the web: https://expatmadrid.com

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    23 mins
  • 69 - Spain's Golden Visa: is this the end?
    Apr 9 2024

    Big news today! The Spanish government is suggesting that they might get rid of the Golden Visa scheme for real estate investors. Is it really going to happen? How will this affect Spain? What about other visa options for people who want to move here? All questions I answer here in this episode. Donate to the cause at https://expatmadrid.com/donate

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    19 mins
  • 68 - Madrid off the beaten path with Felicity Hughes
    Mar 26 2024
    Felicity Hughes writes one of my favorite blogs about Madrid, about the history of places and things you don't find on normal tourist itineraries. She's also got a new book out, about Barrio de las Letras, and she's working on Lonely Planet's new Madrid guide (out in 2025). More about Madrid and Spain on my blog: https://expatmadrid.com/ And on Felicity's blog: https://themakingofmadrid.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/spain/message
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    1 hr and 8 mins