Spanish Loops

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Spain! Open arms country. Path of cultures, tradition, hospitality. When passion for this country is mentioned among tour guides, Fran and Jorge, they could be talking for hours and hours. Whether historical or modern; gastronomy or flamenco, fun facts or curiosities; anything you can imagine from top to toe, our loops cover those topics, including actual facts. We hope to bring a smile to your face, a thought to your curiosity and transmit how proud we are of being from where we belong. Hoop with us from your side of the waves. It will be fun. Welcome to Spanish Loops!

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Ep 8 : 1100 years of tourism in Spain 07.01.2022 26:27

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.

Ep 7 : Spain wakes up to the world 31.12.2021 35:03

Jorge and Fran talk of times when music, movies and any cultural aspects of life started to change from the late 60's until today. Shadowed by the dictatorship, we can hear how everything has evolved from them till now under their point of view. Enjoy!

Ep 6 : Christmas traditions part 2 24.12.2021 29:58

Chapter 4 was not all we had to say about Christmas in Spain. In this chapter, we share more interesting and curious celebrations during this period of the year. We compare, debate, explain and talk in our rooted habits with friends and family. So, as promised, here is Part 2 and final "Christmas Traditions in Spain". We hope you enjoy and have fun listening. Our best wishes to everybody and "Stay...

Ep 5 : International Spanish sports Celebrities 18.12.2021 29:08

Learn with Jorge and Francisco about these Spanish sports Celebrities who made it internationally, and how proud we are of them taking the Spanish flag around the world. All of them made it really big, so we honestly hope you enjoy our proudness from them. 

Ep 4 : Spanish Christmas Traditions 1 10.12.2021 21:37

Food..., how come? Of course!  Learn with Jorge And Francisco some of the typical Spanish traditions about food at Christmas time. In this episode, we share our favourites sweets, how we celebrate this great time of the year with friends and family. Some you probably know, some will probably shock or surprise you, but take for granted we only want to bring a smile to your faces and a bit of f...

Ep 3 : Education at Schools in Spain, then and now 03.12.2021 33:24

Jorge and Fran remember their times when they went to school in the 70's and compare how systems has changed. Also give their opinions in the way today's system impacts the young generations.

Ep 2 : Witches and Superstitions in Spain 26.11.2021 28:25

Although it might sound scary, this episode is the total opposite. As part of the culture and everyday life, we share today how this topic is taken as part of our culture.. Some parts are funny and curious, some others are personal chapters of our lives. Hopefully you will enjoy listening and learning on this topic. @travelingsteps @travelingwithjorge Jorge and Fran.

Ep 1 : Premier episode of Spanish Loops 18.11.2021 18:27

Meet Francisco Glaria, from Pamplona. Meet Jorge Román from Madrid. They introduce themselves to an audience with the hope to grow little by little waking up your curiosity about this wonderful corner of the world, Spain. A little bit of everything from them both to start. There is much more to come! Bienvenidos a España! Welcome to Spain!