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Sounds that make you sound Spanish - ¡Buah! ¡Anda! ¡Hala! ¡Uy! ¡Puf! - Podcast episode 105

Almería & Cabo de Gata - Cowboys, Pirates, Wild Beaches & A Sea of Plastic - Episode 104

Cycling Southern Spain with Chris Atkin -When in Spain podcast episode 103

Madrid's public transport with Sarah Willats - Trains, Tickets, Tips & Trips - Episode 101

Paul Burge

Jul 20, 2021

Madrid's public transport with Sarah Willats - Trains, Tickets, Tips & Trips - Episode 101

Sarah Willats joins me to talk about Madrid's public transport network, how to get the best out of it, tickets, passes and trips whether...

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Wandering Madrid and talking Cost of Living in Spain - When in Spain podcast episode 96

Paul Burge

Mar 18, 2021

Wandering Madrid and talking Cost of Living in Spain - When in Spain podcast episode 96

This week a hybrid episode! Lots of sounds of Madrid as I wander its squares, shops and markets and stop off in a few cafes and bars....

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Starting from zero in Spain at 70 – Personal story of Hollywood director & author Marsha Scarbrough

Paul Burge

Dec 21, 2020

Starting from zero in Spain at 70 – Personal story of Hollywood director & author Marsha Scarbrough

Thinking about moving to Spain? Think it's too late? Join me to hear the inspirational story of Marsha Scarbrough who proves it's never...

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Ernest Hemingway’s Madrid with historian Stephen Drake-Jones - Episode 85

Paul Burge

Oct 27, 2020

Ernest Hemingway’s Madrid with historian Stephen Drake-Jones - Episode 85

American writer and journalist, Ernest Hemingway's relationship with Madrid and wider Spain.

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The death of Franco & Spain's transition to democracy with William Chislett - Podcast Episode 83

Paul Burge

Oct 3, 2020

The death of Franco & Spain's transition to democracy with William Chislett - Podcast Episode 83

The fascinating and monumental period in Spanish history – The death of Franco in 1975 and Spain's transition to democracy that followed.

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Charming Chinchón - Garlic, Goya, Anis, John Wayne & a picture-perfect plaza - Episode 82

Paul Burge

Sep 28, 2020

Charming Chinchón - Garlic, Goya, Anis, John Wayne & a picture-perfect plaza - Episode 82

Join me for a walk around a little slice of deep Spain, right on Madrid's doorstep. Chinchón is just 45km from Madrid but worlds apart.

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Aranjuez - A day trip to Spain's Petit Paris - When in Spain Podcast Episode 81

Paul Burge

Sep 15, 2020

Aranjuez - A day trip to Spain's Petit Paris - When in Spain Podcast Episode 81

Join me for a day out to the grand Royal City of Aranjuez. Wander with me as I explore this opulent, former Royal Spring retreat.

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Spain's scrap cathedral - An ex-monk's 60-year labour of faith, devotion & castoffs - Episode 76

Paul Burge

Jul 29, 2020

Spain's scrap cathedral - An ex-monk's 60-year labour of faith, devotion & castoffs - Episode 76

A tour of Spain’s most eccentric cathedral. The structure has been built by Don Justo using only recycled, scavenged and recycled materials.

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Madrid secrets by bike - Masonic mysteries, an assassination, pelota & fishy streets - Episode 73

Paul Burge

Jun 12, 2020

Madrid secrets by bike - Masonic mysteries, an assassination, pelota & fishy streets - Episode 73

Hop on and ride with me as I cycle Madrid's streets to uncover some curious secrets and hidden gems of the Spanish capital.

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La hora del vermut – Spain’s favourite aperitif with Paula Móvil from La Vermutería Pop-up | Ep.69

Paul Burge

Apr 24, 2020

La hora del vermut – Spain’s favourite aperitif with Paula Móvil from La Vermutería Pop-up | Ep.69

I explore the world of this fortified wine and its culture with Paula Móvil, lifestyle editor from Conde Nast Traveler.

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Foodies in Madrid - Best bites (& sips). Plus why do you listen to When in Spain? | Episode 68

Paul Burge

Apr 21, 2020

Foodies in Madrid - Best bites (& sips). Plus why do you listen to When in Spain? | Episode 68

A round-up of some of my favourite food and drink episodes from last year. Ñam!

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Documenting Madrid's Romani community with photographer Michael Damanti | When in Spain episode 65

Paul Burge

Mar 25, 2020

Documenting Madrid's Romani community with photographer Michael Damanti | When in Spain episode 65

In this episode of the When in Spain podcast I talk to Mike Damanti, a professional photographer who documents Madrid´s Romani community.

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Comedy as an antidote to the frustrations of life in Spain with Richard Marshall | Ep.62

Paul Burge

Feb 24, 2020

Comedy as an antidote to the frustrations of life in Spain with Richard Marshall | Ep.62

Comedian Richard Marshall from Madrid Stand Up Comedy talks to me about the frustration and isolation we can face when moving to Spain.

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Moving to Spain a little later in life - a journey of personal growth with Cepee Tabibian | Ep.61

Paul Burge

Feb 17, 2020

Moving to Spain a little later in life - a journey of personal growth with Cepee Tabibian | Ep.61

This week I talk to Cepee Tabibian about these issues and doubts that many of us have when considering making a big change in our lives.

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12 Favourite Madrid Streets - Exploding Markets, Weddings, Poodles, Pride, Tapas, Art & Piss! Ep.60

Paul Burge

Feb 10, 2020

12 Favourite Madrid Streets - Exploding Markets, Weddings, Poodles, Pride, Tapas, Art & Piss! Ep.60

Join me and Karen Rosenblum as we wander around the Spanish capital and compile a list of our 12 favourite Madrid streets.

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Madrid's comedy scene with comedians Tricia Audette & Juan Dávila - When in Spain podcast episode 57

Paul Burge

Jan 16, 2020

Madrid's comedy scene with comedians Tricia Audette & Juan Dávila - When in Spain podcast episode 57

The Madrid comedy scene and a look at bilingual sense humour and how Spanish life inspires comedy.

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Madrid vs Barcelona – comparing the incomparable with Daniel Welsch from The Chorizo Chronicles

Paul Burge

Oct 2, 2019

Madrid vs Barcelona – comparing the incomparable with Daniel Welsch from The Chorizo Chronicles

The great Spanish city face-off. Yes, it's the question so many people ask - which city is best, Madrid or Barcelona? We find out!

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Train travel in Spain & a trip on the high-speed AVE from Madrid to Barcelona - Podcast episode 19.

Paul Burge

Oct 17, 2018

Train travel in Spain & a trip on the high-speed AVE from Madrid to Barcelona - Podcast episode 19.

Sit back and enjoy the ride as I take us on a trip from Madrid to Barcelona on Spain's high speed train, the AVE (Alta Velocidad Española

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Exploring Madrid – La Latina and life in the barrio - Episode 2

Paul Burge

Jun 16, 2018

Exploring Madrid – La Latina and life in the barrio - Episode 2

Listen to this episode free on the player below or on your favourite podcast app. In this, the second episode of the When in Spain show I...

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