Spain To Go

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139 - Spain's Mass Regularization May 05, 2026

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Spain is planning to regularize 500,000 illegal immigrants, maybe more. Here's my report on who's eligible, where to go for help, and the controversy surrounding Pedro Sánchez's Royal Decree. (As it turns out, most Spaniards are against it, and the rollout is causing massive chaos.)

If you're in need of Spanish immigration services – for the mass regularization or any other type of visa or residence permit – talk to my friend Roberto at https://continentalis.eu

(Roberto is an American immigration lawyer in Madrid. Continentalis will also do your fingerprints, FBI background check, birth certificate, "homologación", sworn translations and more... better to just get in touch, their website doesn't have a full list at this point.)

Another way to support is to donate to the podcast here: https://expatmadrid.com/donate/

Thanks for listening!

138 - Finding Happiness Abroad Apr 24, 2026

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A lot of people move to Spain thinking they'll find happiness abroad. In reality, though, expat life is complicated, and happiness is far from guaranteed. Here are my thoughts on a "feeling of home", on getting away from it all, on Americans' love for moving, and much more.

Support the podcast at https://expatmadrid.com/donate/

I appreciate it! And I'll give you a shoutout on a future episode if you send some support.

Also, you can sign up for walking tours of amazing locations in Spain and Europe with Walks Tours: https://expatmadrid.com/walks/

Food tours in Spain and elsewhere with Devour Tours: https://expatmadrid.com/devour/

And cycling tours such as the Route of Don Quixote with Bike Tour in Spain: https://biketourinspain.com/

If you're interested in Spanish real estate, check out the list of Spanish real estate vocabulary over on my blog: https://expatmadrid.com/real-estate-vocab-spanish/

137 - Sant Jordi & Catalan Cultural Myths Apr 15, 2026

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Sant Jordi is a typical Catalan celebration. Also known as the day of books and roses, it celebrates the very international Saint George. In this episode we talk about Saint George's legend in Spain and abroad, as well as the Catalan celebration and some of the important myths associated with Catalan culture. Donate to the podcast here: https://expatmadrid.com/donate/

Today we deal with a number of things besides: Was Catalan prohibited by Franco's dictatorship? Was Barça football club banned? Why are they erasing Saint George from his own celebration? And much more...

Check out Bike Tour in Spain for amazing cycle tours around various Spanish regions: https://biketourinspain.com/

(Tell Raúl over at Bike Tour in Spain that I say hi, he's been supporting the podcast for a long time.)

Further support comes from Walks Tours at https://expatmadrid.com/walks/ – they offer walking tours of attractions around Spain.

Or you could check out Devour Tours for food tours in Madrid, Barcelona, Sevilla and San Sebastian. https://expatmadrid.com/devour/

(I get a commission if you sign up for a tour using my links, but I've been on tours with both companies and they're great.)

136 - Holy Thursday, Golden Calves and God-Shaped Holes Apr 04, 2026

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I'm avoiding politics this week, so here are some contemplations on worshipping the Golden Calf, on staying human, on God-shaped holes, and on Holy Thursday. Also, deadlifting, immigrant-owned businesses, loving your wife, and how everything is right-wing these days... even hake.

Support the podcast at: https://expatmadrid.com/donate/

Book a walking tour in Spain or elsewhere in Europe with Walks Tours: https://expatmadrid.com/walks/

Food tours in Madrid, Barcelona, San Sebastian and more (Italy, France, etc) with Devour: https://expatmadrid.com/devour/

Get yourself a fully-planned bike tour (bike included) around some beautiful Spanish regions from my friend Raúl at Bike Tour in Spain: https://biketourinspain.com/

(Tell him Daniel from Spain to Go sent you!)

135 - American Refugees Mar 27, 2026

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The other day I heard someone talking about American Refugees, and the exodus of people fleeing from the US. Is it real? What is a refugee, anyway? And how does Richard Gere fit into all this? In today's episode of the Spain to Go podcast, we're talking about Americans' many reasons for moving abroad. We'll hear about the LGBTQ Americans in Dutch refugee camps, about "making your money go further", about having your pets shipped to Spain and much much more.

Here's my friend Cepee's Ultimate Visa Guide to Moving to Europe: https://shehitrefresh.gumroad.com/l/imouttahere?affiliate_id=733541491

That's an affiliate link, in case you're wondering.

Also check me out on YouTube, my channel is called Learn Spanish with Daniel: https://youtube.com/learnspanishwithdaniel

Donate to support the cause here, I'll give you a shoutout on a future episode: https://expatmadrid.com/donate/

Thanks for listening!

134 - Pedro Sánchez vs Donald Trump Mar 18, 2026

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Spanish President / Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez recently made the news by standing up to Donald Trump on the issue of US military bases and the war in Iran. In doing so, he's gained some fans in the US. But is Sánchez popular in Spain? In a word, no. Here's a rundown of the last several years of Spanish politics, and the several reasons why many Spaniards hate Pedro Sánchez.

Donate to the podcast here if you'd like to support the cause or ask a question: https://expatmadrid.com/donate/

More on the blog as well: https://expatmadrid.com/pedro-sanchez/

Thanks for listening!

133 - Sagrada Familia Mar 06, 2026

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A couple of weeks ago I heard that Sagrada Familia is finally finished. Well, that's partially true – but not really. Either way, today we're talking about the world's tallest church, Antoni Gaudí's strange life and afterlife, Barcelona's must-see attractions and more. Sagrada Familia is just one of the famous Gaudí buildings here in Barcelona. If you're visiting any time soon, check out the premium walking tours of spectacular locations over here: https://expatmadrid.com/walks/

You can donate to this penniless holy man and support the Spain to Go podcast and the Chorizo Chronicles blog here: https://expatmadrid.com/donate/

And if you're more of a foodie, I've also been sponsored by Devour Tours, who organize food tours in several cities in Spain and also around Europe: https://expatmadrid.com/devour/

Enjoy, wherever you are! Greetings from very rainy Barcelona.

132 - Saint Ignatius of Loyola Feb 25, 2026

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Today's episode is about a famously spiritual Spaniard, Saint Ignatius of Loyola. Mark Kurlansky calls him the most famous Basque in history, and I guess he would know. Anyway, this one talks about the life of Saint Ignatius, as well as his friend Francis Xavier, and about our modern lives of temptation and materialism. Is it time for some spiritual warfare? Probably. More on the blog: https://expatmadrid.com/ignatius-loyola/

Check out my friends and sponsors around the web as well. You can support this podcast directly at: https://expatmadrid.com/donate/

Excellent walking tours in Spain and elsewhere in Europe with Walks Tours: https://expatmadrid.com/walks/

Food tours in Madrid, Barcelona, Sevilla, San Sebastian and more with Devour Tours: https://expatmadrid.com/devour/

And if you're looking to book a bike tour across some section of Spain I highly recommend you talk to Raul over at Bike Tour in Spain: https://biketourinspain.com/

131 - Spanish ham & the culture wars - the "dark history" of jamón Feb 07, 2026

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The Guardian up in the UK has recently published an article about the "dark history" of Spanish ham. So today's episode is about jamón (and pork more generally) as a piece of the culture wars. Is the Spanish inquisition affecting your dietary choices? Is jamón a tool of social exclusion? All valid questions we'll be answering. Donate to this podcast right here: https://expatmadrid.com/donate/

If you'd prefer to read this article, swing by the blog – it's called The Chorizo Chronicles and it's often pork themed as well: https://expatmadrid.com/

130 - Mass Migration Madness! Spain plans to legalize 500,000 immigrants Jan 30, 2026

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The Spanish government announced this week that it was going to have a "mass regularization" that might help half a million immigrants to get work permits. As a former illegal immigrant (or undocumented migrant) myself I have some opinions about all this. Donate to the cause here, I appreciate it: https://expatmadrid.com/donate/

If you need an FBI background check for some Spanish visa process (or for nationality) head over to https://continentalis.eu/

Thanks for listening!

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