Spanish Loops

These two colleagues and friends explains in this episode why they have chosen those specific places on their tours. Emotional and practical attachments, sites you cannot miss while traveling with them. Just to make your Staycations a memorable and unforgetable experience. Their love and passion for is reflected here in this chapter, with the hope to give you a preview of what your holidays can be...

Who haven't heard about Barcelona? In today's City Specials, Jorge and Francisco shares, and talks about this amazing city, world known because architecture, gastronomy, her gothic section and many more things to see and discover. Not to mention the Sagrada Familia, Gaudí masterpiece. Discover the city in this podcast with these two guides and their passion of sharing with their listeners. Enjoy a...

We all know there are very important museums around the world. Private and Public collections, donations from wealthy families, but, something unique about Spain is the Heritage collected by Royalty along the centuries.  Do not forget, as the very first Global Empire, the money flooded the coffers of the powerful dynasties as the Habsburgs and Borbons. Nowadays that Heritage belongs to the Sp...

Since Roman Empire times, Sevilla has played a very important role in Spain's history. Once the river was sailed to the ocean, former Hispalis got the relevance of her location in the middle of a fertile valley. Declared once the trading port with the Americas, the flamboyant heritage gives you a perspective of what the city meant to the former Empire. Feel Jorge's and Fran's passion when talking...

Industrial revolution in Europe, developed quickly in mid 1800's. So did in Spain, claiming and bringing unexisting rights to labor hands. Things changed not so rapidly, but firmly when Unions started to defend those deserved rights to protect people working for corporations and big patrons. May 1st is a National Holiday when 90% of businesses are closed in commemoration of those workers who fough...

Another of the City Specials released by Francisco and Jorge. One of the "posh" sites in Spain where its lifestyle is unique.  Location, restaurants, things to do... Both of them had a hard job to make this episode choosing those places, simply, because the list is endless. Learn what, where and how to make your stay magical and unforgettable. Happy listening!

Spain is still in Easter time. A chance to share the life of this amazing person who made his own reformation inside the Catholic Church, and even more, having it approved by the very Pope! Francisco and Jorge shares their passion and inputs of another yet incredible person, whom, with patience, hard work and devotion made a radical change in people's minds at the time. Almost loosing his life in...

By tradition, Holy Week in Spain is a big celebration. Concepción Delgado, a colleague and a good friend of Jorge and Francisco accepted their invitation to participate and give her insight as a local "sevillana".  Born and raised in Sevilla, no one is better to give us an insider's view of what "Semana Santa" means in the beautiful area of the south of Spain. Honoured by her participation in this...

Happy Episodery!!! Silver celebration for Francisco and Jorge.  25 Episodes of Spanish Loops!! This deserves a chapter to let Jorge and Fran talk on the evolution over this podcast, ideas, how it all started. Some confessions from both of them with the intention to let audience know how all started some months ago and what is behind the scenes. Hopefully, you will learn how much they put into this...

Some Patron Saints' festivities are the perfect excuse to have a ball! Spanish culture is open and shared with anyone who wants to participate. Some have become world famous with people from all over, and today, some are a must for visitors. As usual, Fran and Jorge share their favourites with you all with the hope to entertain and maybe, give you the craves to attend some in your future trip to t...

This is the Big week for Hollywood. The Film Academy is celebrating its 94th ceremony to award the actors that have been doing their best during the year to keep us entertained taking us temporary to focus on their stories played in respective roles in the screen. Jorge and Fran do not want to miss this opportunity to share with you all some of the many Spanish actors they made it big in Hollywood...

In this chapter, Fran interviews Jorge about the city where he lives. Although Jorge is from the South, his soul is anchored to Madrid since he moved some (well, many) years ago. How to get here and there, what to do regarding restaurants, museums, leisure time, and why not, a cocktail in nice locations. Fran's curiosity is endless, and Jorge hopes you also get curious about this magnificent city...

March 11 is a day of mourning in Spain. In this tribute, emotional and extra chapter, Fran and Jorge remember the biggest terrorist attack in Spain´s history. Several commuting packed trains exploded causing the biggest disaster up on civil population inside and outside of the biggest rail station in the country.  A tribute to the victims and injured people that Fran and Jorge did not want to...

Nowadays, the word Gypsy might sound derogatory. Not in Spain. They are part of the culture and heritage.  Related to the Romanies, them are two different worlds apart, not only in traditions but also in locations. In this episode, Fran and Jorge explain their origins, differences, and why they came as far as the Iberian Peninsula. If you want to learn about it and how they have become part o...

Today, Fran and Jorge are privileged to have a very special guest. William Rosendin. Although he is American born, William consider Spain his home when he is away. For the hosts of this podcast, he is the clear image of someone falling for this corner of the World. He shares inputs, experiences, likes, vibes... As a colleague, shows his passion for this country. As a friend, he is another Español...

This podcast is released on the anniversary of a sad day Spain lived "not so" long ago. At 6.25pm on February 23rd 1981, Spain suffered a big threat to liberty. A military coup. Everybody in this country remember that day as they remember exactly what they were doing. Jorge and Francisco tell us in details, events on that date and their personal experiences when it happened. Step by step from thei...

February is here and so are the Carnivals. This celebration, regardless the religious connotations it might have, has become one of the most expected Festivals in many parts of the world. For sure in Spain is celebrated. As usual, Jorge and Francisco places you in the origins and history of this loved tradition, which comes from far beyond in time of what you might think. If you subscribe, share a...

FIFTH and last of this series of extra episodes of Spanish Loops, where Francisco and Jorge describe their tours. Only for this time, on a daily basis and for the whole week, these guys are explaining their tours planned for this current year. In this episode, Jorge takes us to Andalucia, his home land, describing what this tour is like. Listen step by step how you could be immersed into this Adve...

FOURTH out of FIVE extra episodes of Spanish Loops, where Francisco and Jorge describe their tours. Only for this time, on a daily basis and for the whole week, these guys are explaining their tours planned for this current year. In this episode, Francisco take us to his "Camino de Santiago" tour, summarizing what this tour is like. Listen step by step how you could be immersed into this trail wal...

THIRD out of FIVE extra episodes of Spanish Loops, where Francisco and Jorge describe their tours. Only for this time, on a daily basis and for the whole week, these guys are explaining their tours planned for this current year. In this episode, Jorge take us to a "Catalonia Staycation" summarizing what this tour is like. Listen step by step how you could be immersed into Catalonia. Whether with o...

SECOND out of FIVE extra episodes of Spanish Loops, where Francisco and Jorge describe their tours. Only for this time, on a daily basis and for the whole week, these guys are explaining their tours planned for this current year. In this episode, Francisco take us to a "Basque Staycation" summarizing what this tour is like. Listen step by step how you could be immersed into the Basque Culture. Whe...

First out of FIVE extra episodes of Spanish Loops, where Francisco and Jorge describe their tours.  Only for this time, on a daily basis and for the whole week, these guys are explaining their tours planned for this current year.  In this episode, Jorge take us to "Madrid and the Imperial Cities" summarizing what this tour is like. Listen step by step how you could be immersed into Spain...

Learn about the evolution from old cranky trains to one of the most advanced networks in the world. Our friends Francisco and Jorge place us into the development of this incredible network, that has become an example to many countries in how to manage this infrastructure. Also, the AVE trains became "the" icon of transportation with a National feeling of proudness.

In this episode, Fran and Jorge explains how different are table manners when it comes to eat and drink in Europe and more specifically, in Spain. Those ways are only part of the diversity of habits. Although the curiosity is there, Spanish Loops want to share them with you. Let us know your thoughts and if you have noticed any of them or some others. Enjoy the episode and, Hasta la vista, amigos!

Since late 800's, (yes, you are reading well), tourism is one of the pillars of Spain's economy. Shadowed for 3 decades in mid 20th Century, this country hold the third place in World Heritage Sites by UNESCO. Join Fran and Jorge in this informal chat to learn how all that has come to what today is one of the most visited countries in the World.