Episódios

  • 96 - Symbols of Spain
    Jan 16 2025

    On this episode, we talk about some of the symbols of Spain. There are the official symbols of Spanishness, like the flag and the coat of arms, as well as some unofficial things like paella and the Osborne bull. More on the web: https://expatmadrid.com/symbols-spain/

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    25 minutos
  • 95 - Franco, the Golden Visa, and 2025 plans
    Jan 8 2025

    Happy New Year! I'm back from my travels and here to talk about the 50th anniversary of Franco's death, the end of Spain's Golden Visa scheme, and big plans for 2025. More on the blog: https://expatmadrid.com/plans-2025/

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    12 minutos
  • 94 - Extremadura Bike Tour!
    Dec 3 2024

    I've recently come back from Extremadura, in the west of Spain, where I did another bike tour. It was an amazing experience, and I highly recommend it. The best part is, you can do it too, with everything organized for you. Sign up for the tour at https://biketourinspain.com/extremadura/

    More about all this Extremadura bike tour adventure on my blog: https://expatmadrid.com/extremadura-bike-tour/

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    Thanks!

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    30 minutos
  • 93 - Developing Discipline
    Nov 26 2024
    I'm turning 42, and as usual, these birthdays give me a lot to think about – today, I'm thinking about discipline, Jocko Willink, and crushing my excuses to live the good life. More on the blog: https://expatmadrid.com/discipline/ Donate to the cause here, I appreciate it and you'll contribute to my "birthday dinner fund": https://expatmadrid.com/donate/
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    14 minutos
  • 92 - Moving to Spain in 2025
    Nov 18 2024

    If you're thinking of moving to Spain any time soon, this episode is for you! I've got some news about the Golden Visa scheme (and its possible end) as well as where you can find more information about the various visas available around Europe. And something about "citizenship by descent" as well. More on the web: https://expatmadrid.com/moving-spain/

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    15 minutos
  • 91 - Special update from Spain to Go...
    Nov 5 2024
    An update on the Valencia flood and other things in Spain, as well as where I'll be for the next few weeks. Check out my article about symbols of Spain on the blog: https://expatmadrid.com/symbols
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    7 minutos
  • 90 - Twenty years in Spain!
    Oct 18 2024

    This week I'm celebrating 20 years living in Spain. Here's a bit about my writer's life abroad, from early days as an aspiring novelist to going full-time as a grammar blogger. More on the web: https://expatmadrid.com/twenty-years-spain/

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    23 minutos
  • 89 - Barcelona's rent control and Caso Koldo
    Oct 12 2024

    Barcelona's rent control law is starting to show some results, and they're not good. Also, the "Caso Koldo" corruption scandal is back in the news, and the story is getting stranger. More on the web: https://expatmadrid.com/rent-control-caso-koldo/

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    17 minutos