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Notes from Spain
Notes from Spain
Having lived and worked in Spain for the last 7 years, Ben Curtis, and his Spanish wife Marina, bring you sound seeing tours, news, advice and travel secrets from one of the best countries in the world. See notesfromspain.com for an up-to-date blog and the entire Notes From Spain podcasting archive. Hasta Pronto!
Episodes
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Notes from Spain · May 30, 2011
NFS 079 - The Spanish Revolution Continues
Ben and Marina discuss unfolding events in "The Spanish Revolution" in Sol and beyond, and their trip to Cazorla www.notesfromspain.com
29:29Notes from Spain · May 16, 2011
NFS 078 - Big Vultures
Ben and Marina are back, talking about Sepulveda, the Hoces Del Rio Duraton, and more. See notesfromspain.com for full details.
18:54Notes from Spain · Jun 21, 2010
NFS 077 - Los Gazquez
Ben and Marina talk to Simon at the Cortijada Los Gazquez, an incredible restored country house in a wild Natural Park in Almeria. The house is totally off-grid, has some amazing eco-enhancements, and tremendous …
32:06Notes from Spain · May 31, 2010
NFS 076 - Summer Salad Days
The heat returns to Madrid, and Ben has trouble with salad, wonders why shops close at lunchtime in winter, and just can't map his school experiences onto the education system in Spain. www.notesfromspain.com
13:19Notes from Spain · Oct 10, 2009
NFS 075 - Bilingual Battle and Leaving Madrid
Ben and Marina discuss the battle to teach their baby their own languages first, and why they want to escape Madrid... for good? See notesfromspain.com for more, and to find the 'Madrid Confessions' audiobook...
15:50Notes from Spain · Jan 3, 2009
NFS 074 - Notes from Ben
Rainy days, Christmas, The state of Spain, and more... comment at notesfromspain.com please!
25:07Notes from Spain · Jul 31, 2008
NFS 073 - Asturian Blowholes
A trip to the east of Asturias around Llanes.... photos and more info at notesfromspain.com
27:16Notes from Spain · May 27, 2008
NFS 072 - La Renta: Tax for the Church
Should tax payers support the church? How religious is Spain? When will smoking finally be banned in bars? Come to notesfromspain.com to comment!
24:37Notes from Spain · May 22, 2008
NFS 071 - Heading to the Costa de la Luz
From Carmona, to Cadiz, and the Costa de la Luz - full details and photos at notesfromspain.com
27:12Notes from Spain · May 5, 2008
NFS 070 - When Spanish Women Wax
Why does no one wear shorts in the street? Will the new Defense minister change the lot of women forever? Is there a housing crisis in Spain? And is Marina going to have to …
20:36Notes from Spain · Apr 23, 2008
NFS 069 - The Institute of Cold
A true story about the death of a friend - See notesfromspain.com for more details.
15:12Notes from Spain · Jan 17, 2008
NFS 068 - Ramirez and the Spanish Guitar
The Ramirez family has been making guitars in Madrid for 126 years. We visited their workshops in Madrid, spoke to Amalia Ramirez, and heard one of the these instruments being played. See notesfromspain.com for …
23:13Notes from Spain · Dec 10, 2007
NFS 067 - The Cycle Ride of a Lifetime
If you would like to ride from the Basque country all the way down to the depths of Andalusia, then guess what, you're invited! See notesfromspain.com for more details.
11:46Notes from Spain · Nov 20, 2007
NFS 066 - Kaliyoga
This week we talk to Jonathon and Rosie, who set up Kaliyoga, a holistic yoga and detox center in the Alpujarra mountains south of Granada. See notesfromspain.com for more details.
19:21Notes from Spain · Nov 13, 2007
NFS 065 - Lanjaron and the Alpujarras
Ben and Marina take a trip to the wonderful Alpujarra mountains south of Granada. See notesfromspain.com for photos and links.
22:48Notes from Spain · Oct 5, 2007
NFS 064 - On learning...
Lessons learned living in Spain... and questions for you: What did you last learn? What was the motivation? What did it lead to? See notesfromspain.com to comment!
18:17Notes from Spain · Sep 5, 2007
NFS 063 - The Bragas Factory
Retro-casting from our terrace, Ben talks about honesty in bars, gypsies, nickers factories, and the future of tourism in Spain. See notesfromspain.com for show notes and to comment.
15:13Notes from Spain · Aug 27, 2007
NFS 062 - Abadia Retuerta
Ben and Marina head up to Abadia Retuerta for a day sipping wine and exploring the wine-making process. See notesfromspain.com for photos!
15:43Notes from Spain · Jul 11, 2007
NFS 061 - Patios Competition, Cordoba
Ben and Marina check out the famous flowery patios competition held every May in Cordoba. See notesfromspain.com for photos and further details.
18:38Notes from Spain · May 31, 2007
NFS 060 - Escape to Madrid
Ben and Marina chat to Jamie about a great way of spending a few months in Madrid. See notesfromspain.com for more details.
16:11Notes from Spain · May 22, 2007
NFS 059 - Feria de Caballos, Jerez
One of the greatest fiestas in Spain: fino, horses, and great people watching down in Jerez. Pop over to notesfromspain.com to see all the photos and a short video!
18:23Notes from Spain · May 11, 2007
NFS 058 - Cadiz
Notes from Cadiz: faded glory just as it should be. See notesfromspain.com for more details.
13:16Notes from Spain · Mar 23, 2007
NFS 057 - Las Fallas
Ben and Marina head down to Valenica for Las Fallas fiestas, and chat to one of the locals before heading off to the most extraordinary Paella cooking events ever seen in Spain! See notesfromspain.com …
25:15Notes from Spain · Mar 15, 2007
NFS 056 - A year in Europe
Ben and Marina talk to Scott and Sheryl who gave up everything for a year on the road, and have just spent two months in Andalusia.See notesfromspain.com and ayearineurope.com for details.
16:49Notes from Spain · Feb 1, 2007
NFS 055 - Victimising the Spanish!
Richard Morely explains to Ben and Marina how he spends his holidays taunting the Spanish! See notesfromspain.com for full details...
20:52Notes from Spain · Jan 17, 2007
Notes from Spain 54 - La Fiesta de San Anton
Every year on January 17th, people bring their pets to be blessed on the Calle Hortaleza in Madrid. See notesfromspain.com for details.
11:11Notes from Spain · Dec 18, 2006
Notes from Spain 53 - Monasterio de Piedra
A beautiful area of waterfall-filled parkland on the way to Barcelona from Madrid. See notesfromspain.com for photos.
10:24Notes from Spain · Dec 4, 2006
Notes from Spain 52 - Back Street Barcelona
14 minutes in the back streets of Barcelona. Who needs Gaudi? See notesfromspain.com for more Barcelona recommendations.
14:20Notes from Spain · Nov 21, 2006
Notes from Spain 51 - Rambling
Despite all appearances no alcohol was consumed before the making of this podcast. See notesfromspain.com to comment...
20:19Notes from Spain · Nov 13, 2006
Notes from Spain 50 - Siguenza
Ben and Marina spend a night in Siguenza castle, now a Parador, deep in Castilla La Mancha. See notesfromspain.com for more details.
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