¿What is this When in Spain…?

Ever wanted to know what it’s like to live, work and play in Spain? Yes? Well, click on the play button above and I’ll tell you…Or better still, subscribe to the podcast!  When in Spain is a weekly podcast series, recorded in Madrid (and other parts of Spain) accompanied by this blog, where I’ll talk about my ‘warts and all’ observations and insights on life and culture on the Iberian peninsular. But wait there’s more! Throughout the series I’ll be sharing regular practical advice on how to move here, live, survive and thrive in this country of countries.

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Madrileñas out on the town

Yeah, I know, just what the world needs right?! Another ex-pat (immigrant) telling other ex-pats how to live the dream! There are a ‘mogollón’ or shitload of blogs about living in Spain, Gap Year guides about where to meet other ‘guiris’ (Northern Europeans), hipster* handbooks waxing on about where to find the best flat white coffee and sourdough bread in Barcelona, lone traveller journals on how to ‘find yourself’ in Cádiz and Tarifa and how to get there for just €2.50 and of course the ubiquitous ‘Top 5 places to…’ buy vegan chorizo in Madrid or find oversized vintage denim and original aviator glasses (I’d suggest The Rasto market)

Spanish eyes

The When in Spain podcast and blog – not to be confused with, by the way, Cliff Richard and the Shadows’ 1963 album of Spanish standards – will not be romanticising life in Spain. And with the help of some of my Spanish and not-so-Spanish friends I’ll aim to ‘tell it like it is’, for want of a better maxim. I’ll be casting an eye on everyday life, people, places, politics, culture and history and attempt to give an honest opinion from a Brit who has a love-hate relationship (hate is far too strong a word), a love-frustration relationship with Spain. I shall attempt to dispel or indeed confirm Spanish stereotypes through my ramblings and see if I can break into the Spanish psyche – and ask, why do they SHOUT so much?

       

When in Spain podcast and blog – not to be confused with, by the way, Cliff Richard’s 1963 album of Spanish standards.

Who is When in Spain for?

Anybody who’s thinking about coming to live and work in Spain short or long-term.  Anybody who’s already living in Spain or has recently ar...