Spain To Go
By Daniel Welsch
Spain To GoMay 25, 2023
39 - Okupas in Spain - protests for and against squatters in Barcelona
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://www.expatmadrid.com/2023/05/25/okupas-spain/
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38 - Mine Were of Trouble: the other side of the Spanish Civil War
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://www.expatmadrid.com/2023/05/18/mine-were-of-trouble/
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37 - Homage to Catalonia - Orwell's Spanish Civil War
36 - Walk and Eat Spain with Amy Bingham
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
35 - Cannabis in Barcelona - legal grey areas in Spain's weed clubs
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://www.expatmadrid.com/2023/04/13/cannabis-barcelona/
34 - Holy Week in Spain!
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://www.expatmadrid.com/2017/04/10/holy-week-in-madrid/
33 - Spain's Digital Nomad Visa - coming soon!
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?
32 - Women's Day: Spanish feminism divided
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://www.expatmadrid.com/2023/03/06/womens-day/
Support the podcast with a donation here: https://expatmadrid.com/donate
31 - Work Permits in Spain - adventures on both sides of legality
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://www.expatmadrid.com/2020/06/28/work-permits-spain/
Support the podcast buying me a virtual vermouth here: expatmadrid.com/donate
30 - Spanish Cuisine: a love story
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
29 - Turning 40 & getting Stoic
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/
28 - Thanksgiving in Spain
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/
27 - Spain's Prostitution Debate
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/
26 - Madrid's Overrated "Musts"
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/
25 - Can you make a living teaching English in Spain?
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/
24 - Everything in Barcelona is Fake
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/
23 - Things I HATE about Spain
Here are the top 4 things I hate about living in Spain... Prepare to be outraged! More on the web https://www.expatmadrid.com/2018/10/28/hate-spain/
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22 - Revisiting the Great Recession
I spent the whole Great Recession here in Spain. Now, with inflation over 10%, I've been thinking about it quite a bit. Here are some conclusions from that whole 2008 - 2014 debacle. Donate here: https://expatmadrid.com/donate
Read much more on the web: https://www.expatmadrid.com/2022/08/08/revisiting-great-recession/
21 - Shocking Spanish Proverbs (NSFW)
In this episode we explore eight of my favorite (often shocking and profane) Spanish proverbs. Donate to the podcast here: https://expatmadrid.com/donate
If you'd like to read the article about Spanish proverbs it's at https://expatmadrid.com/21
20 - Beat the heat like a Madrid local!
Summertime... and it's hot! Here are 9 quick tips on how to beat the heat in Madrid (or elsewhere in Spain). Support the podcast: https://expatmadrid.com/donate
Read the article here: https://www.expatmadrid.com/2017/05/26/beat-heat-madrid-summer/
19 - Visiting the USA (after 17 years abroad)
Hey y'all! New episode with some thoughts about visiting the ol' US of A after a long time living abroad. Support the cause here: expatmadrid.com/donate
18 - Spain vs The USA – cultural differences
Here's my take on some of the cultural differences between Spain and the USA. I've been around Spain for a long time, after all, and I grew up in the USA. Donate to the podcast here: expatmadrid.com/donate
17 - Why don't you just integrate?
Some of my thoughts on integrating, or assimilating, into Spanish society. Is it really possible to integrate? Is it something you "should" be doing? How would you go about actually doing it? All questions I try to answer... Donate to the podcast here: https://expatmadrid.com/donate
16 - Top 5 questions people ask Americans abroad
Living in Spain, I get a lot of questions about the US. Is it just like the movies? What's up with all the guns? You know, things like that. Check out the article on the blog for more: https://www.expatmadrid.com/2018/03/13/questions-americans-abroad/
15 - Expats and Immigrants and Guiris, oh my!
Do you consider yourself to be an expat? Or more of an immigrant? Are you a guiri? You just might be all three... in today's episode, we talk about the differences (and similarities) between the words. More on the blog: https://www.expatmadrid.com/2017/08/09/expat-immigrant-guiri/
14 - Working in Spain
An episode about work visas, salaries, getting a job, work culture and more. Check out the article on the blog: https://www.expatmadrid.com/2019/03/14/working-spain/
13 - Pros and Cons of living in Madrid
I love Madrid, but let's face it... it's got some negatives, too. Here are 10 pros and cons of living in Spain's capital city.
12 - Spanish words that "don't exist" in English
Some Spanish words are difficult or awkward to translate into English... sobremesa, anteayer, tutear and much much more. Check out the web for the spellings and more examples: https://expatmadrid.com/12
11 - Spanish Christmas Vocabulary
A bit of Christmas vocabulary in Spanish... everything you need to know about Christmas, Epiphany, the New Year and more. Check out the web for more info: https://expatmadrid.com/christmas
10 - Why you DON'T want to be a digital nomad
Lots of people try to make the life of a digital nomad look pretty glamorous. But is it? Well, maybe... https://www.expatmadrid.com/2016/07/20/warning-probably-dont-want-digital-nomad/
09 - Holiday Traditions in Spain
08 - Dating Spanish Girls
07 - Spanish Profanity! (NSFW)
Here's a bit of Spanish profanity, all the obscene expressions they won't teach you in class. Read the examples on the blog: https://www.expatmadrid.com/2017/07/26/obscene-spanish-expressions/
06 - Barcelona like a Local
Some suggestions on how to experience the "real Barcelona" like the locals do. Here's the article: https://www.expatmadrid.com/2021/06/13/barcelona-like-a-local/
05 - Spanish Vocab: words and gender
A bit of a vocabulary lesson today. Here are some words that change meaning according to their grammatical gender. Read the examples on line if you'd like: https://www.expatmadrid.com/2021/04/25/spanish-words-meaning-gender/
04 - Madrid: Spain's Free City
I just got back from Madrid, where everything is open and life is good. Here are some of my thoughts.
03 - I Got Coronavirus
Well folks, I got the coronavirus. Here's my story of 'rona and of Spanish healthcare in these trying times.
02 - Spanish Stereotypes
Some of the most common stereotypes about Spanish people and life in Spain. What do you think?
01 – Spain to Go: Introduction
All the who, what, where, when and why about the Spain to Go podcast, with your host, Daniel Welsch. More on the web: https://expatmadrid.com