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- NFS 073 - Asturian Blowholes
(23mb)
Thu, 31 Jul 2008 15:42:00 GMT
A trip to the east of Asturias around Llanes.... photos and more info at notesfromspain.com - NFS 072 - La Renta: Tax for the Church (21mb)
Tue, 27 May 2008 22:04:00 GMT
Should tax payers support the church? How religious is Spain? When will smoking finally be banned in bars? Come to notesfromspain.com to comment! - NFS 071 - Heading to the Costa de la Luz (23mb)
Thu, 22 May 2008 18:41:00 GMT
From Carmona, to Cadiz, and the Costa de la Luz - full details and photos at notesfromspain.com - NFS 070 - When Spanish Women Wax (17mb)
Mon, 5 May 2008 16:12:00 GMT
Why does no one wear shorts in the street? Will the new Defense minister change the lot of women forever? Is there a housing crisis in Spain? And is Marina going to have to get the police onto the neighbours? Head over to Notesfromspain.com to join in the discussion! - NFS 069 - The Institute of Cold (13mb)
Wed, 23 Apr 2008 22:29:00 GMT
A true story about the death of a friend - See notesfromspain.com for more details. - NFS 068 - Ramirez and the Spanish Guitar (20mb)
Thu, 17 Jan 2008 08:34:00 GMT
The Ramirez family has been making guitars in Madrid for 126 years. We visited their workshops in Madrid, spoke to Amalia Ramirez, and heard one of the these instruments being played. See notesfromspain.com for photos and more information. - NFS 067 - The Cycle Ride of a Lifetime (10mb)
Mon, 10 Dec 2007 14:22:00 GMT
If you would like to ride from the Basque country all the way down to the depths of Andalusia, then guess what, you're invited! See notesfromspain.com for more details. - NFS 066 - Kaliyoga (16mb)
Tue, 20 Nov 2007 19:24:00 GMT
This week we talk to Jonathon and Rosie, who set up Kaliyoga, a holistic yoga and detox center in the Alpujarra mountains south of Granada. See notesfromspain.com for more details. - NFS 065 - Lanjaron and the Alpujarras (19mb)
Tue, 13 Nov 2007 12:26:00 GMT
Ben and Marina take a trip to the wonderful Alpujarra mountains south of Granada. See notesfromspain.com for photos and links. - NFS 064 - On learning... (15mb)
Fri, 5 Oct 2007 11:23:00 GMT
Lessons learned living in Spain... and questions for you: What did you last learn? What was the motivation? What did it lead to? See notesfromspain.com to comment! - NFS 063 - The Bragas Factory (13mb)
Wed, 5 Sep 2007 15:51:00 GMT
Retro-casting from our terrace, Ben talks about honesty in bars, gypsies, nickers factories, and the future of tourism in Spain. See notesfromspain.com for show notes and to comment. - NFS 062 - Abadia Retuerta (13mb)
Mon, 27 Aug 2007 17:08:00 GMT
Ben and Marina head up to Abadia Retuerta for a day sipping wine and exploring the wine-making process. See notesfromspain.com for photos! - NFS 061 - Patios Competition, Cordoba (16mb)
Wed, 11 Jul 2007 07:50:00 GMT
Ben and Marina check out the famous flowery patios competition held every May in Cordoba. See notesfromspain.com for photos and further details. - NFS 060 - Escape to Madrid (14mb)
Thu, 31 May 2007 13:10:00 GMT
Ben and Marina chat to Jamie about a great way of spending a few months in Madrid. See notesfromspain.com for more details. - NFS 059 - Feria de Caballos, Jerez (15mb)
Tue, 22 May 2007 18:57:00 GMT
One of the greatest fiestas in Spain: fino, horses, and great people watching down in Jerez. Pop over to notesfromspain.com to see all the photos and a short video! - NFS 058 - Cadiz (11mb)
Fri, 11 May 2007 21:32:00 GMT
Notes from Cadiz: faded glory just as it should be. See notesfromspain.com for more details. - NFS 057 - Las Fallas (21mb)
Fri, 23 Mar 2007 10:35:00 GMT
Ben and Marina head down to Valenica for Las Fallas fiestas, and chat to one of the locals before heading off to the most extraordinary Paella cooking events ever seen in Spain! See notesfromspain.com for photos and video. - NFS 056 - A year in Europe (14mb)
Thu, 15 Mar 2007 07:05:00 GMT
Ben and Marina talk to Scott and Sheryl who gave up everything for a year on the road, and have just spent two months in Andalusia.
See notesfromspain.com and ayearineurope.com for details. - NFS 055 - Victimising the Spanish! (18mb)
Thu, 1 Feb 2007 18:40:00 GMT
Richard Morely explains to Ben and Marina how he spends his holidays taunting the Spanish! See notesfromspain.com for full details... - Notes from Spain 54 - La Fiesta de San Anton (9mb)
Wed, 17 Jan 2007 20:27:00 GMT
Every year on January 17th, people bring their pets to be blessed on the Calle Hortaleza in Madrid. See notesfromspain.com for details. - Notes from Spain 53 - Monasterio de Piedra (9mb)
Mon, 18 Dec 2006 08:34:00 GMT
A beautiful area of waterfall-filled parkland on the way to Barcelona from Madrid. See notesfromspain.com for photos. - Notes from Spain 52 - Back Street Barcelona (12mb)
Mon, 4 Dec 2006 21:50:00 GMT
14 minutes in the back streets of Barcelona. Who needs Gaudi? See notesfromspain.com for more Barcelona recommendations. - Notes from Spain 51 - Rambling (17mb)
Tue, 21 Nov 2006 19:10:00 GMT
Despite all appearances no alcohol was consumed before the making of this podcast. See notesfromspain.com to comment... - Notes from Spain 50 - Siguenza (13mb)
Mon, 13 Nov 2006 16:39:00 GMT
Ben and Marina spend a night in Siguenza castle, now a Parador, deep in Castilla La Mancha. See notesfromspain.com for more details. - Notes from Spain 49 - Living in Spain - Alan and Brian (25mb)
Mon, 16 Oct 2006 16:05:00 GMT
Many of you will know Alan (AKA 'El listo') and Brian (AKA 'Greytop'), from the forums, and here they are in reality! - See notesfromspain.com for full details. - Notes from Spain 48 - The Rastro Market (14mb)
Sun, 1 Oct 2006 20:36:00 GMT
Ben and Marina check out Madrid's famous Sunday market. See Notes from Spain for more details. - Notes from Spain 47 - Chris Stewart Interview (29mb)
Mon, 11 Sep 2006 06:05:00 GMT
An interview with Chris Stewart, author of Driving Over Lemons, on his farm in the Alpujarra mountains. See notesfromspain.com for more details. - Notes from Spain Podcast 46 - Vallecas (13mb)
Fri, 1 Sep 2006 18:06:00 GMT
Not many people put a trip to Vallecas at the top of their birthday list, but it really appealed to me! Another wonderful market lies at the centre of a very traditional Barrio MadrileÃÂo. See notesfromspain.com for details and photos... - Notes from Spain 45 - Fiestas in Madrid (9mb)
Mon, 14 Aug 2006 11:13:00 GMT
Ben and Marina check out the summer fiestas in Madrid. See www.notesfromspain.com for details. - Notes from Spain 44 - Ourense Market (18mb)
Thu, 3 Aug 2006 19:50:00 GMT
Ben and Marina bring you a soundseeing tour from Ourense Market, see www.notesfromspain.com for details! - Notes from Spain 43 - Moving to Spain (20mb)
Mon, 17 Jul 2006 21:43:00 GMT
Helpful hints for all of you who hope to make the big move to Spain soon! See www.notesfromspain.com for full details. - Notes from Spain 42 - Ramblings from Gandia (13mb)
Thu, 6 Jul 2006 11:37:00 GMT
Heat stroke may account for these random ramblings from the beach. See notesfromspain.com for details. - Notes from Spain 41 - Spanish wine (18mb)
Wed, 21 Jun 2006 08:57:00 GMT
Ryan from www.catavino.net talks to Ben about why it isn't all just Rioja, Rioja, Rioja...
see www.notesfromspain.com for details and to comment... - Notes from Spain 40 - Flying the flag (14mb)
Mon, 12 Jun 2006 15:54:00 GMT
Ben and Marina wonder what's going on... it's world cup time and although England is festooned with the national flag, the Spanish flag is nowhere to be seen in Spain... see www.notesfromspain.com - Notes from Spain 39 - Feria del Libro (15mb)
Sun, 28 May 2006 13:17:00 GMT
Ben and Marina visit the Feria del Libro in the Retiro Park and talk about the rise of the book in Spanish culture. See www.notesfromspain.com for details and to comment. - Notes from Spain 38 - Ibiza Birthday (17mb)
Mon, 22 May 2006 15:06:00 GMT
Ben and Marina celebrate the NFS 1 year anniversary in Ibiza! - Notes from Spain 37 - Lavapies (17mb)
Tue, 2 May 2006 20:20:00 GMT
Ben and Marina take a trip back to their old barrio, the emblematic and fast-changing neighbourhood of Madrid. - Notes from Spain 36 - Easter in Madrid (17mb)
Sat, 15 Apr 2006 19:25:00 GMT
Ben and Marina sit in Madrid's Plaza de Oriente discussing Easter celebrations, life in the UK, and Fiestas in Madrid. - Notes from Spain 35 - El Escorial (18mb)
Sat, 1 Apr 2006 18:18:00 GMT
Ben and Marina head up to El Escorial and fullfil a very special request...
Full details at notesfromspain.com - Notes from Spain 34 - Don Justo Full Version (19mb)
Sun, 26 Mar 2006 21:06:00 GMT
Full 22 min version. Don Justo is a man who has spent the last 40 years building a cathedral in Mejorada del Campo, a village about 20 kilometres from Madrid. Marina and I, accompanied by her mother and (architect) father visit and attempt to describe this incredible building, and tell the story of Don Justo's life. - Notes from Spain 33 - ETA ceasefire (20mb)
Wed, 22 Mar 2006 21:43:00 GMT
Ben and Marina comment on the historic decision by ETA to declare a permanent ceasefire. - Notes from Spain 32 - Enduro India (24mb)
Wed, 8 Mar 2006 13:17:00 GMT
Ben's 2000 km marathon motorbike trip in Southern India - see notesfromspain.com for more details and photos. - Notes from Spain 31 - Travel Answers (26mb)
Sun, 12 Feb 2006 19:22:00 GMT Author: ben@benjamincurtis.com
Ben and Marina answer your questions on Travel in Spain. See notesfromspain.com for more details. - Notes from Spain 30 - Oviedo (18mb)
Sun, 29 Jan 2006 11:21:00 GMT Author: ben@benjamincurtis.com
Ben and Marina travel to Asturias for the weekend, to visit the beautiful Asturian capital of Oviedo. See notesfromspain.com for full details. - Notes from Spain no. 28 - A walk by the lake (9mb)
Tue, 3 Jan 2006 18:02:00 GMT Author: ben@benjamincurtis.com
A walk by the lake in the Retiro Park, Madrid. See NotesfromSpain.com for full details and to comment. - Notes from Spain 27 - Happy New Year! (16mb)
Sun, 1 Jan 2006 21:24:00 GMT Author: ben@benjamincurtis.com
Happy New Year! See notesfromspain.com for full details and to comment. - Notes from Spain 26 - Las Rias Baixas (22mb)
Sun, 18 Dec 2005 12:07:00 GMT Author: ben@benjamincurtis.com
Las Rias Baixas - see notesfromspain.com for details and to comment - Notes from Spain 25 - Santiago de Compostela (19mb)
Sun, 11 Dec 2005 16:12:00 GMT Author: ben@benjamincurtis.com
Santiago de Compostela. See www.notesfromspain.com for details and to comment. - Notes from Spain 24 - Lugo and beyond (22mb)
Tue, 6 Dec 2005 19:03:00 GMT Author: ben@benjamincurtis.com
The first podcast from our Galicia trip. See notesfromspain.com for details and to comment. - Notes from Spain 23 - Pre-Christmas in the Plaza Mayor (14mb)
Sun, 27 Nov 2005 19:09:00 GMT Author: ben@benjamincurtis.com
Live from Madrid's Plaza Mayor, at the beginning of the Christmas fair. A look at the cultural delights ahead in the festive season. See notesfromspain.com for details and to comment. - Notes from Spain 22 - Franco's Death Day (18mb)
Sun, 20 Nov 2005 20:00:00 GMT Author: ben@benjamincurtis.com
On the anniversary of Franco's death, we take a walk in the woods near his place of rest. See notesfromspain.com for details and to comment. - Notes from Spain 21 - Life and Death in Spain (15mb)
Sun, 6 Nov 2005 19:17:00 GMT Author: ben@benjamincurtis.com
Sitting by the river in El Pardo, discussing more culture-clash aspects of life and death in Spain. Plus a request for video-casting inspiration... What would you want to see on a video cast of Spain? See notesfromspain.com for details and to comment. - Notes from Spain 19 - Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu (18mb)
Fri, 21 Oct 2005 08:26:00 GMT Author: ben@benjamincurtis.com
Live from Real Madrid's Santiago Bernabeu Stadium - this one is a classic! Details and comments at www.notesfromspain.com - Notes from Spain 18 - Errant in Iberia (15mb)
Sun, 16 Oct 2005 13:21:00 GMT Author: ben@benjamincurtis.com
Books on Spain and extracts from Errant in Iberia, a book about my first three years in Spain. See www.notesfromspain.com for details and to comment. - Notes from Spain 17 - Pintxos in San Sebastian (12mb)
Tue, 4 Oct 2005 13:15:00 GMT Author: ben@benjamincurtis.com
An evening eating in the mouth-watering pintxo bars in San Sebastian, one of my favourite cities in Spain. See www.notesfromspain.com for details and to comment. - Notes from Spain 16 - Basque Gastronomic Society (16mb)
Tue, 27 Sep 2005 18:43:00 GMT Author: ben@benjamincurtis.com
Wonderful sound-seeing edition from a Basque Gastronomic Society in Zarautz. See www.notesfromspain.com for full details. - Notes from Spain 15 - Flamenco in Madrid (12mb)
Tue, 13 Sep 2005 08:04:00 GMT Author: ben@benjamincurtis.com
Flamenco at La Solea in Madrid. For details and to comment please visit www.notesfromspain.com - Notes from Spain 14 - Formentera (22mb)
Wed, 31 Aug 2005 15:31:00 GMT Author: ben@benjamincurtis.com
Notes from the Island of Formentera - lazy days... see http://www.notesfromspain.com for details and http://camera.benjamincurtis.com/thumbnails.php?album=30 for photos. - Notes from Spain 13 - The Spanish edition! (16mb)
Mon, 22 Aug 2005 07:26:00 GMT Author: ben@benjamincurtis.com
In Spanish for once - back to English next week! See www.notesfromspain.com for full details... - Notes from Spain 12 - The rain in Spain (20mb)
Wed, 17 Aug 2005 18:36:00 GMT Author: ben@benjamincurtis.com
Show notes:- It doesn't rain in Spain
- Road deaths and lawless Spain
- Drinking
- National pride
- Food and holidays
- Notes from Spain 11 - The teleferico de Madrid (11mb)
Fri, 5 Aug 2005 06:17:00 GMT Author: ben@benjamincurtis.com
A trip on one of Madrid's most curious attractions. See www.notesfromspain.com for more details. - Notes from Spain 10 - A postcard from Gandia (18mb)
Tue, 26 Jul 2005 16:06:00 GMT Author: ben@benjamincurtis.com
A postcard from Gandia - see www.notesfromspain.com for full details - Notes from Spain 9 - A postcard from Cordoba (7mb)
Mon, 11 Jul 2005 21:34:00 GMT Author: ben@benjamincurtis.com
A postcard from Cordoba - see notesfromspain.com for full details and show notes. - Notes from Spain 8 - Learning Spanish and Working in Spain (15mb)
Sat, 2 Jul 2005 13:57:00 GMT Author: ben@benjamincurtis.com
Learning Spanish and Working in Spain - Go for it! See www.notesfromspain.com for full details and shownotes. - Notes from Spain 7 - The Retrio Park (17mb)
Wed, 22 Jun 2005 20:22:00 GMT Author: ben@benjamincurtis.com
Madrid's Retiro Park - See www.notesfromspain.com for shownotes and details. - Notes from Spain Podcast no. 6 - The Plaza Mayor and beyond (11mb)
Thu, 16 Jun 2005 00:21:00 GMT Author: ben@benjamincurtis.com
Notes from Spain Podcast no. 6 - See http://www.notesfromspain.com for more details and show notes - Podcast No. 4 ! Where to live and work in Spain (15mb)
Tue, 31 May 2005 14:45:00 GMT Author: ben@benjamincurtis.com
Podcast - 31st May 2005 ! It's another Notes from Spain podcast! First part of a series on living in Spain. Where to Live and work in Spain - show notes:- San Sebastian and the North Coast
- Madrid - a word of warning!
- Valencia - Las Fallas!
- Barcelona
- Costa Blanca, Costa del Sol, Malaga
- Cadiz and the Costa de la Luz
- Seville
- Cordoba
- Granada and the Alpujarras - the best of Spain?
- Where not to live in Spain...
- Notes from Spain Podcast 25th May 2005 (8mb)
Wed, 25 May 2005 19:06:05 GMT Author: ben@benjamincurtis.com
Another Terraza cast.... see www.notesfromspain.com for details! - Notes from Spain 15th May 05 (10mb)
Sun, 15 May 2005 19:00:00 GMT Author: ben@benjamincurtis.com
Notes from Spain - A sound seeing tour - on the Madrid metro, football in 'the green bar', and prostitutes on the Calle Montera. - Notes from Spain Podcast no.5 - Sound seeing in Madrid (9mb)
Sat, 7 May 2005 22:14:00 GMT Author: spanishben@yahoo.co.uk
Notes from Spain Podcast no. 5 See http://www.notesfromspain.com for more details and show notes
