NFS 079 - The Spanish Revolution ContinuesBen and Marina discuss unfolding events in "The Spanish Revolution" in Sol and beyond, and their trip to Cazorla www.notesfromspain.com/episode/index/show/blogspain/id/1608905
NFS 078 - Big VulturesBen and Marina are back, talking about Sepulveda, the Hoces Del Rio Duraton, and more. See for full details./episode/index/show/blogspain/id/1592837
NFS 077 - Los GazquezBen and Marina talk to Simon at the Cortijada Los Gazquez, an incredible restored country house in a wild Natural Park in Almeria. The house is totally off-grid, has some amazing eco-enhancements, and tremendous art projects on the go. See www.losgazquez./episode/index/show/blogspain/id/909392
NFS 076 - Summer Salad DaysThe heat returns to Madrid, and Ben has trouble with salad, wonders why shops close at lunchtime in winter, and just can't map his school experiences onto the education system in Spain. www.notesfromspain.com/episode/index/show/blogspain/id/878938
NFS 075 - Bilingual Battle and Leaving MadridBen and Marina discuss the battle to teach their baby their own languages first, and why they want to escape Madrid... for good? See notesfromspain.com for more, and to find the 'Madrid Confessions' audiobook.../episode/index/show/blogspain/id/878935
NFS 074 - Notes from BenRainy days, Christmas, The state of Spain, and more... comment at notesfromspain.com please!/episode/index/show/blogspain/id/878914
NFS 073 - Asturian BlowholesA trip to the east of Asturias around Llanes.... photos and more info at notesfromspain.com/episode/index/show/blogspain/id/878906
NFS 072 - La Renta: Tax for the ChurchShould tax payers support the church? How religious is Spain? When will smoking finally be banned in bars? Come to to comment!/episode/index/show/blogspain/id/878904
NFS 071 - Heading to the Costa de la LuzFrom Carmona, to Cadiz, and the Costa de la Luz - full details and photos at /episode/index/show/blogspain/id/878896
NFS 070 - When Spanish Women WaxWhy 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 to join in the discussion!/episode/index/show/blogspain/id/878891
NFS 068 - Ramirez and the Spanish GuitarThe 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 for photos and more information./episode/index/show/blogspain/id/878874
NFS 067 - The Cycle Ride of a LifetimeIf 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 for more details./episode/index/show/blogspain/id/878869
NFS 066 - KaliyogaThis 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 for more details./episode/index/show/blogspain/id/878864
NFS 065 - Lanjaron and the AlpujarrasBen and Marina take a trip to the wonderful Alpujarra mountains south of Granada. See for photos and links./episode/index/show/blogspain/id/878858
NFS 064 - On learning...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!/episode/index/show/blogspain/id/878854
NFS 063 - The Bragas FactoryRetro-casting from our terrace, Ben talks about honesty in bars, gypsies, nickers factories, and the future of tourism in Spain. See for show notes and to comment./episode/index/show/blogspain/id/878847
NFS 062 - Abadia RetuertaBen and Marina head up to Abadia Retuerta for a day sipping wine and exploring the wine-making process. See for photos!/episode/index/show/blogspain/id/878841
NFS 061 - Patios Competition, CordobaBen and Marina check out the famous flowery patios competition held every May in Cordoba. See for photos and further details./episode/index/show/blogspain/id/878831
NFS 060 - Escape to MadridBen and Marina chat to Jamie about a great way of spending a few months in Madrid. See notesfromspain.com for more details./episode/index/show/blogspain/id/878815
NFS 059 - Feria de Caballos, JerezOne 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!/episode/index/show/blogspain/id/878826
NFS 057 - Las FallasBen 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 for photos and video./episode/index/show/blogspain/id/878810
NFS 056 - A year in EuropeBen 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./episode/index/show/blogspain/id/878807
NFS 055 - Victimising the Spanish!Richard Morely explains to Ben and Marina how he spends his holidays taunting the Spanish! See for full details.../episode/index/show/blogspain/id/878802
Notes from Spain 54 - La Fiesta de San AntonEvery year on January 17th, people bring their pets to be blessed on the Calle Hortaleza in Madrid. See for details./episode/index/show/blogspain/id/878798
Notes from Spain 53 - Monasterio de PiedraA beautiful area of waterfall-filled parkland on the way to Barcelona from Madrid. See for photos./episode/index/show/blogspain/id/878795
Notes from Spain 52 - Back Street Barcelona14 minutes in the back streets of Barcelona. Who needs Gaudi? See notesfromspain.com for more Barcelona recommendations./episode/index/show/blogspain/id/878789
Notes from Spain 51 - RamblingDespite all appearances no alcohol was consumed before the making of this podcast. See to comment.../episode/index/show/blogspain/id/878785
Notes from Spain 50 - SiguenzaBen and Marina spend a night in Siguenza castle, now a Parador, deep in Castilla La Mancha. See for more details./episode/index/show/blogspain/id/878777
