Spain To Go

The anticapitalist left is still camping out in Plaza Catalunya, and nearby in Raval, the drug scene is just as vibrant as always. (At least I assume it is – I'm just a guy taking a walk.) More about the anarchic scene in Barcelona's old town here: https://spaintogo.substack.com/p/barcelona-anarchyDonate to the podcast here: https://expatmadrid.com/donate(Or you could become a paying subscriber over on Substack... Just sayin'.)For much more Spanish culture, check out my YouTube channel, called Learn Spanish with Daniel: https://youtube.com/learnspanishwithdanielThanks for listening!

I'm recording this on October 12th, which is "el Día de la Virgen del Pilar". So in this episode, let's talk about one of the most important apparitions of the Virgin Mary – Our Lady of the Pillar in Zaragoza. Also, Saint James the Great (AKA Santiago, patron of Spain), the tie-in with Christopher Columbus, a bit about the legacy of colonialism and much more. Read the article here: https://spaintogo.substack.com/p/columbus-virgen-pilarDonate to the podcast and I'll give you a shoutout in the next episode: https://expatmadrid.com/donateSign up for a bike tour in La Rioja, Extremadura, Valencia, La Mancha, etc at https://biketourinspain.comTell Raúl there that I sent you. Thanks!

Big news here in Spain! We've got a general election coming up on 29 November, so we'll probably have a new government soon. And before that, on 11 November, the Tenants Unions have called a General Strike to protest the housing situation. So let's talk about Pedro Sánchez's chances in the election (roughly zero), what rights you have in a strike, some of my experiences from previous general strikes and more. Enjoy!To donate to the podcast, head to https://expatmadrid.com/donate/Any amount helps! You can also become a monthly supporter with just one extra click. Thanks to all donors and multi-donors, past, present and future.Also, if you're looking for help with Spanish immigration, or US bureaucracy, talk to Joanne and Roberto over at Continentalis. Roberto is an immigration lawyer, and Joanne can get you fingerprints in Barcelona, Madrid, or Valencia, as well as an FBI background check, the Apostille of the Hague, sworn translations and more. Use my name DANIEL at checkout (or just tell Joanne you heard about them from me, Daniel) and you'll get a discount on their services. Here: https://continentalis.eu/Thanks for listening!

Big news about Spain's housing crisis this week: the tenants unions have decided to make a woman named Maricarmen symbolic of how evil capitalists want to throw old ladies out of their houses. Only problem is, Maricarmen has been benefiting from a Franco-era rent contract for 70 years now. You and I will never get a deal this good. Anyway, here's the latest from the camping protest in Puerta del Sol, Madrid, as well as some memories about last time this happened and how dumb it was. Enjoy! Donate to the podcast and join the prestigious & exclusive club of Spain to Go supporters right here, I'll give you a shoutout on the next episode: https://expatmadrid.com/donate/For your FBI background check, apostille of the Hague, sworn translations, and ALL your immigration law needs, talk to Joanne over at https://continentalis.eu/(Tell her that DANIEL sent you and you'll get a discount, I also get a small commission and it helps the podcast.)Or if you'd like to hear my voice some more, head over to my YouTube channel called Learn Spanish with Daniel: https://youtube.com/learnspanishwithdaniel/Thanks for listening!

Today we're talking about the cities of Bilbao and Getxo up in the Basque country, with reflections on competing nationalities, the ongoing Ceuta crisis, what it means to be "from" somewhere, and more. Basque Cuisine is pretty famous, as is the new-fangled cheesecake they're making, and you can learn about all of it in this new episode. Enjoy!Check out my friends over at WalksDevour for food tours, cooking classes and more in San Sebastian (it's like Bilbao, but better) and other locations around Spain and Europe: https://expatmadrid.com/walks/And if you're into cardio holidays, go sign up for a bike tour from my friend Raúl at Bike Tour in Spain. I just did his tour of La Rioja and Camino del Cid and had a great time: https://biketourinspain.com/