Let these stories inspire your next adventure!
Spain: Music, Food, and Personal Tales
Craving an authentic peek into Spain’s soul? This, is your gateway. This is where we dive deep into Spanish culture through music, food, and interviews. These podcast episodes blend travel adventures with personal stories, perfect for travelers.
Spain is a land of huge contrasts, defined by massive regional pride and a rich historical blending Roman, Moorish, and Christian vibes. The lifestyle here is famously laid-back and social, revolving around long family meals and a nightlife that doesn’t even get started until most people elsewhere are heading to bed.
When it comes to working in Spain, the culture is deeply rooted in personal relationships and a “work to live” philosophy. While the famous siesta is mostly a myth in modern corporate offices, the workday often starts a bit later and finishes later, frequently punctuated by a long coffee break or lunch with colleagues. Professional success is often built on networking over meals rather than just emails, so being social is part of the job description.
This page promotes the vibrant mosaic of Spain’s legends, flavors, and rhythms—ideal for planning your escape. Dive in and let these stories inspire your next adventure!
Barcelona – What You Need to Know Before You Go
Marc Cinanni: Author, Musician and Retreat Owner
Don’t miss “The Many Lives of Author/Musician Marc Cinanni,” live from Spain. Cinanni traces his Italian-Canadian roots to UN stints in Switzerland, Oxford, and music via ashram recordings. His band Mantranima ! He opened Muntanya Màgica Retreat in Catalonia’s wine region. Insights: Visualize goals, embrace simplicity, barter in communities.
Muntanya Màgica Retreat
Pamplona BULL RUN with Paul Bower
One highlight is the interview with Paul Bower in “Pamplona: Hidden Charms of the Bull Run.” Bower, recounts running with the bulls 35 times since 1976. Tips abound: Avoid if not risk-ready; dangers stem more from trampling than bulls. Cultural notes tie in Hemingway’s influence (he drank, didn’t run) and post-Franco freedoms.
Malaga (SPAIN) Algeria De La Vida Bed & Breakfast
Shift to sunny Malaga with “MALAGA: We Stayed At A Great Bed & Breakfast called Finca Alegria de La Vida.” Special Guest Myrthe tours this 1934-rebuilt finca, half an hour from Malaga airport. Features include colorful rooms, tippy tents, a pool, and fresh orchards. Travel hacks: Rent a car for beaches and villages like Nerja’s Balcony of Europe (view Africa!). Food gems: Churros, olives, and a 1,500-year-old olive tree. Cultural vibes: Salsa on radio, goat bells at dawn.
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