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Spanish Loops
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…
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Ep : 81. Part 2, Templars in Spain.
Last week, our friends introduced to us the Templars, an order ruling in almost all European continent. The rise. This week they let us know how the beginning…
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Ep : 80. Templars in Spain. (Part one)
The history of the Templars in Europe is breathtaking. Obviously, the left a huge print in Spanish history. Our friends Fran and Jorge are releasing a series…
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Ep : 79. Challenging moments on guide's tours.
Question: "What do you do for a living?" Answer: "I am a tour guide" Reply: "How nice, you travel all the time!" As tour guides have to "travel" with the…
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Ep : 78. City special. Today... Tarragona.
The city of Tarragona is located about one hour south of Barcelona. UNESCO site with loads of history to admire from her founders, the Romans, until today. Our…
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Ep : 76. Unknown Spanish celebrities in USA.
Our friends bet you all, that in one way or another, you have heard, seen, danced and enjoyed pieces from these Spanish celebrities. Their talent was so great…
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Ep : 75. Spain in the wrong time zone.
Yes, the title of this episode is correct. This wonderful country is in a different time zone as she should be. The initial reason is beyond your thoughts…
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Ep : 74. Salamanca. Ancient knot of communications.
Legend says Hannibal conquered the city. Romans stablished in the area as a trading point. The fertile land made the site of Helmántica the passage to the…
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Ep : 73. The first Queen in 400 years. Isabel II of Spain.
After 4 centuries, a woman comes to be the first Queen ruling Spain in a difficult period, not only politically in and out of Spain, but also in her personal…
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Ep : 72. Spain today.
What is going on in Spain today? Updated review on Spain´s life. Weather, politics, sports... In this review, like in the news, our friends let us know what is…
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Ep : 71. Health System in Spain. Social Security.
One of the Jewels of the Crown, (literally!), and most precious values of Spain today, is the Health care. Implemented at the end of the 19th century, the…
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Ep : 70. City special, Cádiz.
A city with unique light, atmosphere, food... Just a gem! The oldest city in Europe stablished by Phoenicians more than 2700 years ago. Imagine the heritage…
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Ep : 69. Spain'92
1992 was a crucial year for Spain. Challenges to show the world we were part of it. It might sound weird to anyone, but a final step needed to be taken to be…
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Ep : 68. 50 years later... The Socialist party wins elections.
In 1982, at the 3rd democratic elections in modern Spain, the Socialist Party wins. The course of the country changed radically making that political party to…
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Ep : 67. The Presidents of the Spanish Young Democracy.
A hot topic. Politics! But Francisco and Jorge know perfectly how to handle this. Besides, this chapter is only a recap resuming the seven Presidents since the…
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Ep : 66. Another city Special. Today... Burgos.
You haven't probably heard about this site before. For sure you have heard about "El Cid". This land has so much history around... People really get surprised…
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Ep : 65. Chocolate and Churros. What else?
It's winter. It's cold. You are outdoors doing chores. Suddenly, you smell something familiar... OMG, Churros! Where are them? And there you go for a…
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Ep : 64. Epiphanie, Christmas is still on!
The three Wise men bring kids all presents, like they did with Baby Jesus. Is the night when magic happens. All girls, boys and grown ups receive their…
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Ep : 63. April's Fools day in December!
December 28th in Spain is a day you have to be aware. Pranks, jokes, people teasing you... Yes, is the day of the Innocents Saints. From a religious mourning…
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Ep : 62. Virtually visited by Scottish Blethers!!
Overwhelmed by Lis Lister's and Helen Houston's generosity, Francisco and Jorge are honoured in this episode by the virtual presence of Scottish Blethers…
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Ep : 61. City Specials, today Málaga!
An extra episode as a Christmas treat for you all. This time, Francisco interviews Jorge about his hometown. The city's history, how to get there, where to…
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Ep : 60. Nativity Scenes. Why so popular?
In this week's episode, our friends teach us why this Christmas tradition is rooted deeply into almost every home. History, fun facts and curiosities brought…
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Ep : 59. The amazing life of San Francisco Javier
Next December 3rd, is the festivity of Saint Francisco Javier. In this amazing episode, Fran exposes the exiting and thrilling life of this person who changed…
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Ep : 58. UNESCO sites in Spain. (Some of them)
A must destination country, Spain, having so many sites designated by Unesco. Being in the top 3 list, it could be a good reason to visit. Some places are…
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Ep : 57. They went live!
Yes, they went on a live video broadcast over Facebook. Can you believe how cheeky these two guys are? But... They had a good reason, they wanted to celebrate…
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Ep : 56. Olive Oil largest producer.
Yes. As the title of this episode says, Spain is the largest producer of Olive Oil in the whole world. Jorge and Francisco, again impress us with this fact…
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Ep : 55. Spanish life style. Whaaat?
People´s attitude in Spain is different. They look at life from a different perspective. Enjoying life is the priority and there are some facts, that might no…
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Ep : 54. Dead Spanish Travelers. Yes, dead...
It's Halloween. It's scary... How come people can travel once they die? Everything is possible. Believe it or not, our beloved friends Jorge and Francisco…
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Ep : 53. Wines in Spain
Did you know Spain is the largest wine producer in the world? Jorge and Francisco reveals this little known fact with all of us. Sure is a surprise! Behind the…
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Ep : 52. October 12, 1492. The world changed that day.
Christopher Columbus. Controversial, for some people a hero, for others a tirant. There are so many things to learn about this episode of History... Jorge and…
Spanish LoopsEp : 51. City Specials. Today, Bilbao, a hidden gem.
Season 2 of Spanish Loops is here! and what a way to start. Francisco and Jorge are, again, giving us tips and bits of the hidden gem in North of Spain. The…
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Ep : 50. Golden episodery. Who could tell!
Almost one year ago, one of our friends convinced the other to do something challenging for both. The result is what you hear today, last week and what comes…
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Ep : 49. Final chapter of the Muslim period.
And finally, Francisco and Jorge comes to explain th end of one of the most extensive periods of domination of a culture in a conquered land, where still…
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Ep : 48. Chapter 3 of our muslim period.
1212. The Battle of the "Navas de Tolosa". A crucial step on that period. Only one risky chance to continue for the Christians. All or nothing. To know the…
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Ep : 47. Second chapter of our Muslim period.
Following from last week's, our friends make a review in time to teach the consequences and facts of a border line that marked the future of the creation of a…
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Ep : 46. Muslim period in the Iberian Peninsula.
Year 711 till 1492. Almost 8 centuries of Arabic domination in a portion of land. Not only in genetics, but in way of life, cultural, architecture, farming…
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Ep : 45. Fashion in Spain. Beginning and now.
In this peculiar episode, Jorge interviews Francisco on Fashion. The story behind this topic is fascinating and you will be surprised over the origins and how…
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Ep : 44. Heat waves.
This summer is being specially hot all over. Wild fires, heat waves, etc... How is this situation affecting to the tour industry and what can we all do to…
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EP : 43. Spanish inventions to the world.
You will be really impressed when learning these inventions were developed and created in Spain and by Spaniards. As usual, our friends Jorge and Francisco…
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Ep : 42. Siesta, the greatest contribution from Spain to humankind.
What is "Siesta"? Why siesta is a must at some places in Spain. Our folks explains here today where that tradition comes from, and also they demystify the fact…
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EP : 41. City Specials, today Ávila, in the heart of Spain.
In today's chapter, our folks Fran and Jorge talk about one of the most pure "Castilians" cities in Spain, yet another UNESCO site. Not only the breath-taking…
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EP : 40. O.N.C.E. The Company that makes blind and handicapped people to make a decent living.
In this episode is Francisco interviews Jorge who has more than personal attachments to this company. He shares his life experience from an insider point of…
Spanish LoopsEp : 39. The running of the bulls in Pamplona. San Fermín!
Hemingway placed Pamplona in the world map. Fascinated by that celebration, today is World known as one of the greatest festivals celebrated. The vibe…
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Ep : 38. Gay rights in Spain
Gay Pride is being celebrated in most of the world including Spain at the end of this month of June. In this Episode our stars Francisco and Jorge explains how…
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Ep : 37. Brexit. How Spain looks at that Historic separation from the European Union.
Brexit took effect and the European Union was not going to stay quite. The disagreement left a sweet and sour taste in the EU political spectrum. For this time…
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Ep : 36. City Specials. Today, Pamplona
Hemingway, running of the bulls, food and tapas paradise, Basque culture... So many reasons to visit this place! Francisco shares his inputs in his homeland…
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Ep : 35. Tapas, Spanish tradition and a fun way to eat!
What are Tapas? What are they made of? Want to discover and learn? By listening to Jorge and Fran in this chapter, you are going to get a master class in how…
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Ep : 34. Jorge´s and Fran´s holidays destinations.
These two colleagues and friends explains in this episode why they have chosen those specific places on their tours. Emotional and practical attachments, sites…
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Ep : 33. Today Barcelona. Cities Specials.
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…
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Ep : 31. Museums in Spain.
We all know there are very important museums around the world. Private and Public collections, donations from wealthy families, but, something unique about…
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Ep : 30. City Specials. Sevilla, duende and embrujo.
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…
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Ep : 29. May 1st, Worker´s day in 80 countries.
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…
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Ep : 28. City Specials. Today... San Sebastian.
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…
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Ep : 27. The amazing life of Saint Ignatius of Loyola.
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…
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Ep : 26. Extra Episode. Holy Week with a Special Guest.
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…
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Ep : 25. Spanish Loops celebration!!
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…
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Ep : 24. Festivals in Spain. Any excuse to party.
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…
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Ep : 23. Spanish actors in Hollywood
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…
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Ep : 22. City Specials. Today, Madrid.
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…
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Ep : 21 March 11, 2004. Major terrorist attack in Madrid.
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…
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Ep : 20 Gypsies in Spain. Part of the culture.
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…