<![CDATA[Postcard from Spain]]>964b6558-f8bd-54fe-a0a1-7beeef6cd814Tue, 01 Sep 2026 09:10:37 +0000Captivate.fmVernon Pearcehttps://artwork.captivate.fm/229ce62a-a3d5-4c22-84fa-1dacf6e9534f/AI-Spanish-flag4.pngPostcard from SpainVernon PearceVernon PearceA magazine programme I record for HRB about life in Spain to where I retired 19 years ago, covering many interesting facts about my adopted country and aspects of day-to-day life for a non-Spaniard. If you are planning to buy a holiday home or retire here, you will find lots of useful background information but I will not be covering the complex visa or residency rules. https://soundcloud.com/vernon-92422639/sets/postcard-from-spainfalseepisodicnopodcastTapas and painted pigeons!Tapas and painted pigeons!In my September podcast you can discover the origins of tapas, hear the latest unemployment, population and inflation figures, news of recent earthquakes near Granada and the amusing story of 'painted pigeons'!

]]>In my September podcast you can discover the origins of tapas, hear the latest unemployment, population and inflation figures, news of recent earthquakes near Granada and the amusing story of 'painted pigeons'!

]]>7b338707-1430-491b-9af6-d04aea3b9eaaTue, 01 Sep 2026 09:40:00 +010018:29falsefullAugust PostcardAugust PostcardThis month's podcast includes a short and amusing item about confusing words in Spanish, a couple of current news items about how Spain goes on holiday in August, a short, thought-provoking poem about the attitude to Spanish culture from an immigrant's point of view and some important information for American citizens moving to Spain on the difficulty of obtaining a Spanish driving licence.

You can listen to recent episodes of the full Postcard from Spain radio programme, including Spanish music, at https://soundcloud.com/vernon-92422639/sets/postcard-from-spain

]]>This month's podcast includes a short and amusing item about confusing words in Spanish, a couple of current news items about how Spain goes on holiday in August, a short, thought-provoking poem about the attitude to Spanish culture from an immigrant's point of view and some important information for American citizens moving to Spain on the difficulty of obtaining a Spanish driving licence.

You can listen to recent episodes of the full Postcard from Spain radio programme, including Spanish music, at https://soundcloud.com/vernon-92422639/sets/postcard-from-spain

]]>07695191-2fba-4434-a7f5-52baa8f3d53cTue, 04 Aug 2026 09:45:00 +010014:10falsefullJuly PostcardJuly PostcardSome current news items which you may find useful if you are planning to move to Spain or buy property here. Amongst other things, I cover the new measures the Spanish government are taking to resolve the country’s housing shortage, issue warnings to British holidaymakers in particular about how to avoid falling foul of some of the laws in Spain, warn of an increase in Barcelona’s tourist tax and highlight a report showing a tendency for Spanish young people to drink less alcohol.

You can listen to recent episodes of the full Postcard from Spain radio programme, including Spanish music, at https://soundcloud.com/vernon-92422639/sets/postcard-from-spain

]]>Some current news items which you may find useful if you are planning to move to Spain or buy property here. Amongst other things, I cover the new measures the Spanish government are taking to resolve the country’s housing shortage, issue warnings to British holidaymakers in particular about how to avoid falling foul of some of the laws in Spain, warn of an increase in Barcelona’s tourist tax and highlight a report showing a tendency for Spanish young people to drink less alcohol.

You can listen to recent episodes of the full Postcard from Spain radio programme, including Spanish music, at https://soundcloud.com/vernon-92422639/sets/postcard-from-spain

]]>711311a2-3c73-4947-8dfb-1a5dad339313Tue, 07 Jul 2026 09:40:00 +010010:37falsefullThe Costa Blanca NorthThe Costa Blanca NorthSpain is a huge country and it's always difficult to know where to move to. Here is my description of the north of the Costa Blanca and why we chose to retire here

You can listen to recent episodes of the full Postcard from Spain radio programme, including Spanish music, at https://soundcloud.com/vernon-92422639/sets/postcard-from-spain

]]>Spain is a huge country and it's always difficult to know where to move to. Here is my description of the north of the Costa Blanca and why we chose to retire here

You can listen to recent episodes of the full Postcard from Spain radio programme, including Spanish music, at https://soundcloud.com/vernon-92422639/sets/postcard-from-spain

]]>2ce9a9e6-fcdc-46cc-a778-ee722599cfdeTue, 30 Jun 2026 11:25:00 +010010:42falsefullSome interesting Postcard 'snippets'Some interesting Postcard 'snippets'Geographical facts about Spain, the results of a recent cost of living, should I bring my r/h drive car with me if I move to Spain and the driving and road tax differences, Spanish surnames and the origin of the Spanish black bull symbol.

You can listen to recent episodes of the full Postcard from Spain radio programme, including Spanish music, at https://soundcloud.com/vernon-92422639/sets/postcard-from-spain

]]>Geographical facts about Spain, the results of a recent cost of living, should I bring my r/h drive car with me if I move to Spain and the driving and road tax differences, Spanish surnames and the origin of the Spanish black bull symbol.

You can listen to recent episodes of the full Postcard from Spain radio programme, including Spanish music, at https://soundcloud.com/vernon-92422639/sets/postcard-from-spain

]]>81c78f0d-0138-4a99-8b18-6e5231b777c6Tue, 30 Jun 2026 09:20:00 +010009:32falsefullMuslims in SpainMuslims in SpainThe fascinating, true story behind the Moors and Christians parades celebrated in many parts of Spain, as written by journalist Samantha Kett

You can listen to recent episodes of the full Postcard from Spain radio programme, including Spanish music, at https://soundcloud.com/vernon-92422639/sets/postcard-from-spain

]]>The fascinating, true story behind the Moors and Christians parades celebrated in many parts of Spain, as written by journalist Samantha Kett

You can listen to recent episodes of the full Postcard from Spain radio programme, including Spanish music, at https://soundcloud.com/vernon-92422639/sets/postcard-from-spain

]]>e3a2f79c-c930-40f8-aa21-e47438ff4d7fWed, 24 Jun 2026 12:50:00 +010013:18falsefullRetiring to SpainRetiring to SpainRetirement isn’t just an ending of a career - it’s a new beginning! Spain is a great country in which to spend the last years of your life but you need to plan the best ways to do it.

You can listen to recent episodes of the full Postcard from Spain radio programme, including Spanish music, at https://soundcloud.com/vernon-92422639/sets/postcard-from-spain

]]>Retirement isn’t just an ending of a career - it’s a new beginning! Spain is a great country in which to spend the last years of your life but you need to plan the best ways to do it.

You can listen to recent episodes of the full Postcard from Spain radio programme, including Spanish music, at https://soundcloud.com/vernon-92422639/sets/postcard-from-spain

]]>abf87d0d-a5ba-41db-a451-8075a304dcb1Tue, 23 Jun 2026 09:45:00 +010017:49falsefullMistakes and how to avoid themMistakes and how to avoid themIn this podcast I explain some of the common mistakes which people make in moving to Spain and how to avoid them

You can listen to recent episodes of the full Postcard from Spain radio programme, including Spanish music, at https://soundcloud.com/vernon-92422639/sets/postcard-from-spain

]]>In this podcast I explain some of the common mistakes which people make in moving to Spain and how to avoid them

You can listen to recent episodes of the full Postcard from Spain radio programme, including Spanish music, at https://soundcloud.com/vernon-92422639/sets/postcard-from-spain

]]>750586f8-718b-48eb-b9f9-bbc14ee5fcd7Tue, 23 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +010008:55falsefullSpanish FiestasSpanish FiestasAn episode describing popular and colourful but sometimes crazy Spanish fiestas such as fallas, moros y cristianos, tomatina and more!

You can listen to recent episodes of the full Postcard from Spain radio programme, including Spanish music, at https://soundcloud.com/vernon-92422639/sets/postcard-from-spain

]]>An episode describing popular and colourful but sometimes crazy Spanish fiestas such as fallas, moros y cristianos, tomatina and more!

You can listen to recent episodes of the full Postcard from Spain radio programme, including Spanish music, at https://soundcloud.com/vernon-92422639/sets/postcard-from-spain

]]>c1b904db-7b6f-416c-a113-cd3bc700a09eSun, 21 Jun 2026 13:45:00 +010011:01falsefullFood and drinkFood and drinkIn this episode I'll be talking about Spanish wine, how the country is now no. 8 in the league table of beer drinkers, the famous Iberico ham and finally the affordable 'menu del dia'.

You can listen to recent episodes of the full Postcard from Spain radio programme, including Spanish music, at https://soundcloud.com/vernon-92422639/sets/postcard-from-spain

]]>In this episode I'll be talking about Spanish wine, how the country is now no. 8 in the league table of beer drinkers, the famous Iberico ham and finally the affordable 'menu del dia'.

You can listen to recent episodes of the full Postcard from Spain radio programme, including Spanish music, at https://soundcloud.com/vernon-92422639/sets/postcard-from-spain

]]>b96edd66-4b89-44d4-a56c-987a775fdec7Sat, 20 Jun 2026 17:15:00 +010010:03falsefullA happy 'expat'A happy 'expat'A view of Spain from the perspective of a Brit who has lived here very happily for 18 years

You can listen to recent episodes of the full Postcard from Spain radio programme, including Spanish music, at https://soundcloud.com/vernon-92422639/sets/postcard-from-spain

]]>A view of Spain from the perspective of a Brit who has lived here very happily for 18 years

You can listen to recent episodes of the full Postcard from Spain radio programme, including Spanish music, at https://soundcloud.com/vernon-92422639/sets/postcard-from-spain

]]>f7c12c55-4bf3-4503-8abd-ce204a6f562cSat, 20 Jun 2026 13:35:00 +010006:35falsefullBuying property in SpainBuying property in SpainSome advice that your Real Estate Agent may not give you - from someone who has been there!

You can listen to recent episodes of the full Postcard from Spain radio programme, including Spanish music, at https://soundcloud.com/vernon-92422639/sets/postcard-from-spain

]]>Some advice that your Real Estate Agent may not give you - from someone who has been there!

You can listen to recent episodes of the full Postcard from Spain radio programme, including Spanish music, at https://soundcloud.com/vernon-92422639/sets/postcard-from-spain

]]>c671b893-d9ae-47fb-b9dc-84414ef09d81Sat, 20 Jun 2026 13:05:00 +010006:58falsefullIntroductionIntroductionWhy Spain is best and advice on buying a property!

You can listen to recent episodes of the full Postcard from Spain radio programme, including Spanish music, at https://soundcloud.com/vernon-92422639/sets/postcard-from-spain

]]>Why Spain is best and advice on buying a property!

You can listen to recent episodes of the full Postcard from Spain radio programme, including Spanish music, at https://soundcloud.com/vernon-92422639/sets/postcard-from-spain

]]>fc0ffe38-c8fc-4c5d-8775-e2a8dba8f2dfSat, 20 Jun 2026 11:40:00 +010006:15falsefull