Spanish Loops

What happens when you put four Mediterranean islands, centuries of history, the sea, the countryside, and some seriously good cooks around the same table? You get Balearic gastronomy! This week on Spanish Loops, Fran...

Have you ever wondered what happens when a country decides that retirement should come with a little sunshine, a nice hotel, and a holiday? Well… Spain has an answer for that. It’s called Imserso, and if you’re visiting...

There’s a place in Granada where history doesn’t simply sit behind glass or on the pages of a textbook. It’s right there, in front of you and carved into stone, painted on walls, buried beneath the floor, and wrapped up...

You know what I love about history? Sometimes you discover something that makes you think, “Wait… how did I never know this?” So, imagine we’re having a beer together, and I tell you this: The mighty American dollar has...

This week on Spanish Loops, we’re talking about animals in Spain and, yes, there is a lot more to this story than cute dogs and cats. Spain has changed dramatically in the way it treats animals. What was once seen...

Okay… come a little closer. I have something to tell you. Well… actually, you probably already know most of it. But somehow, when we talk about the Spanish Royal Family, there is always another little detail, another...

Not every souvenir from Spain deserves a place in your suitcase. Let's be honest. We've all seen the flamenco dolls with plastic smiles, the tiny black bulls, and the endless rows of magnets waiting in airport shops...

What Happens After Payday in Spain? You May Be Surprised. Have you ever stopped to think about where all those deductions on a Spanish pay check actually go? Most people see the numbers, sigh a little... and move on...

Have you ever wondered what the real difference is between a pirate, a corsair, and a buccaneer? Most of us use those words as if they all mean the same thing... but they really don't. This week on Spanish Loops , Fran...

What if I told you that the story that changed Madrid forever isn't about kings, battles, or royal palaces... it's about water? Sounds strange, doesn't it? This week on Spanish Loops, Fran and I tell the incredible...

Hola Chicos! Have you ever stopped to think about what Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk, NASA... and Spain all have in common? Most people would probably say, "Nothing." Well... that's exactly what we thought too. But what if we...

Did you know that one of the biggest stories behind American Independence is rarely told? With the 4th of July just around the corner, this week's episode of Spanish Loops takes you on a fascinating journey into a...

Welcome back to Spanish Loops, the podcast where Spain comes alive through its stories, traditions, legends, and unforgettable experiences! This week, Fran and I take you to one of the most extraordinary celebrations...

Hello there, Amigos! What do a medieval fortress, a seaside royal residence, and centuries of Mediterranean intrigue have in common? Mallorca. This week on Spanish Loops, we invite you behind the doors of the three...

When people think of Antonio Stradivari, better known as Stradivarius, they immediately think of Italy. After all, the legendary luthier crafted his masterpieces in Cremona during the late 17th and early 18th centuries...