All about life in Spain, from a longtime expat and travel writer living in Barcelona. This podcast talks about Spanish culture, travel, language, history, politics, food and much more.

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149 - Air Conditioning Myths
Jul 10, 2026
These days, with a bit of summer heat here in Europe, a lot of Americans are talking about air conditioning. Is it true that Europeans don't use aircon? Is it because we're all tree-hugging…
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148 - Expats, Immigrants, and a HUGE life update
Jul 03, 2026
Today I'm revisiting the old "expat" vs "immigrant" debate. What do these labels mean, and does it really matter? Also, a big life update from Daniel and Morena. Sign up to my…
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147 - Paris, France
Jun 25, 2026
I recently went to Paris, and wrote some reflections about the relationship between Spain and France... plus other important topics. Today nobody's talking about this, but France actually invaded…
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146 - Barcelona's Hidden Gems
Jun 19, 2026
A few travel tips from a Barcelona local here: if you want to get "off the beaten path" and have a more "authentic" experience, I've got some advice. Check out these hidden gem neighborhoods, learn…
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145 - Top 7 reasons you should NEVER move to Spain
Jun 14, 2026
Should you move to Spain in 2026? Well, it depends. A blog called Expat Money recently published a list of the "top 7 reasons you should never move to Spain" and I don't think the…
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144 - PSOE Corruption, Isak Andic, and the World Cup
Jun 06, 2026
On this episode of the Spain to Go podcast I go into the new corruption cases involving Pedro Sánchez, ex-president Zapatero, and the socialist government. Also, some of the old corruption scandals…
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143 - Sober in Spain (Practicalities and Deep Thoughts)
Jun 03, 2026
It's been more than three years since I quit drinking, and people have asked me for an update. So here goes: some practical thoughts about being sober in Spain, and some deep thoughts about…
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142 - Is Spain a poor country? GDP in Europe and the USA
May 27, 2026
In today's episode, I talk about GDP and GDP per capita in Spain and the USA, and I try to answer the question: Is Spain a poor country? Turns out, it's a bit complicated. We've also got some…
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141 - Spain, Suffering, and Self-Compassion (w / Melissa Parks)
May 21, 2026
An interview with expat therapist (and therapist for expats) Melissa Parks. Melissa is the author of "A Compassionate Mess: a Therapist, Her Monsters, and a Journey to Self-Acceptance&quot…
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140 - Workers' Day in Barcelona
May 12, 2026
I recently went to a Worker's Day protest here in Barcelona... here are some thoughts about May 1, the working class struggle, class consciousness, Marx, and rebellion for sale. Support the podcast…
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139 - Spain's Mass Regularization
May 05, 2026
Spain is planning to regularize 500,000 illegal immigrants, maybe more. Here's my report on who's eligible, where to go for help, and the controversy surrounding Pedro Sánchez's Royal…
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138 - Finding Happiness Abroad
Apr 24, 2026
A lot of people move to Spain thinking they'll find happiness abroad. In reality, though, expat life is complicated, and happiness is far from guaranteed. Here are my thoughts on a "feeling…
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137 - Sant Jordi & Catalan Cultural Myths
Apr 15, 2026
Sant Jordi is a typical Catalan celebration. Also known as the day of books and roses, it celebrates the very international Saint George. In this episode we talk about Saint George's legend in…
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136 - Holy Thursday, Golden Calves and God-Shaped Holes
Apr 04, 2026
I'm avoiding politics this week, so here are some contemplations on worshipping the Golden Calf, on staying human, on God-shaped holes, and on Holy Thursday. Also, deadlifting, immigrant-owned…
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135 - American Refugees
Mar 27, 2026
The other day I heard someone talking about American Refugees, and the exodus of people fleeing from the US. Is it real? What is a refugee, anyway? And how does Richard Gere fit into all this? In…
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134 - Pedro Sánchez vs Donald Trump
Mar 18, 2026
Spanish President / Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez recently made the news by standing up to Donald Trump on the issue of US military bases and the war in Iran. In doing so, he's gained some fans in…
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133 - Sagrada Familia
Mar 06, 2026
A couple of weeks ago I heard that Sagrada Familia is finally finished. Well, that's partially true – but not really. Either way, today we're talking about the world's tallest church…
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132 - Saint Ignatius of Loyola
Feb 25, 2026
Today's episode is about a famously spiritual Spaniard, Saint Ignatius of Loyola. Mark Kurlansky calls him the most famous Basque in history, and I guess he would know. Anyway, this one talks…
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131 - Spanish ham & the culture wars - the "dark history" of jamón
Feb 07, 2026
The Guardian up in the UK has recently published an article about the "dark history" of Spanish ham. So today's episode is about jamón (and pork more generally) as a piece of the…
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130 - Mass Migration Madness! Spain plans to legalize 500,000 immigrants
Jan 30, 2026
The Spanish government announced this week that it was going to have a "mass regularization" that might help half a million immigrants to get work permits. As a former illegal immigrant (or…
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129 - Julio Iglesias, Greenland, and EU weakness
Jan 15, 2026
Julio Iglesias is cancelled, the future of Greenland is up for grabs, and the EU doesn't want to do anything about it. In this "Random Thoughts" episode of the Spain to Go podcast, we…
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128 - Life on the "wrong side of history"
Jan 12, 2026
It's a strange time to be an American in Spain, with the Spanish media pushing an anti-American narrative almost constantly. In this episode I talk about Donald Trump, Nicolás Maduro…
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127 - Spain's Huge 2025 - year in review
Dec 30, 2025
It's been quite a year here in Spain, here's a bit of a recap of some of the top stories and things I've been thinking about. More on the blog…
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126 - Swine Fever Emergency
Dec 13, 2025
The population of wild boars in Catalonia has suddenly become newsworthy as a few cases of African swine fever outside Barcelona threaten the entire pork industry. Pork is big business in Spain, and…
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125 - Christmas in Spain - surprising holiday traditions
Dec 03, 2025
A bit about 8 surprising holiday traditions here in Spain. Christmas is a bit different in Spain, so here's a bit about what to expect. You might also enjoy the article I did on Spanish Christmas…
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124 - Middle Aged Wisdom and Youthful Delusion
Nov 24, 2025
In a few days I'll be 43 years old, and I had a bit of a disorienting experience the other day as I realized exactly how much time has passed. Here are a few thoughts on middle age and living the…
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123 - Himmler, Picasso, Mazón
Nov 06, 2025
A bit of a roundup of Spanish news stories from recent weeks. First up, a German pastor in Costa del Sol gets a big surprise about his family history. Then, the lost (and found) Picasso painting in…
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122 - Mr Chorizo's Mailbag
Oct 28, 2025
I've gotten a lot of interesting questions and feedback from listeners and readers in the last few weeks. Here's a new format, then, where I answer everything together – let's call it Mr…
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121 - Becoming a Spanish Citizen
Oct 22, 2025
Well, it finally happened! I'm now officially a passport-carrying Spaniard, whatever that means. In this episode I contemplate the concept of "home" and what being a Spanish citizen is…
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120 - Spain boycotts Israel
Sep 19, 2025
The recent Vuelta a España bicycle race ended in chaos as anti-Israel protestors made several stages impossible. Turns out, the government is on their side, and now wants a broader boycott of Israel…
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