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89 - Barcelona's rent control and Caso Koldo Oct 12, 2024

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Barcelona's rent control law is starting to show some results, and they're not good. Also, the "Caso Koldo" corruption scandal is back in the news, and the story is getting stranger. More on the web: https://expatmadrid.com/rent-control-caso-koldo/

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88 - Barcelona's Seven Hills Oct 08, 2024

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I recently walked up the seven hills in Barcelona. Here's the story of my urban hike through unexplored neighborhoods far off the usual tourist routes. Donate to the cause at https://expatmadrid.com/donate/

Read more about Barcelona and Spain on the blog: https://expatmadrid.com/barcelona-seven-hills/

87 - Social Class in Spain Oct 01, 2024

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Some thoughts (and statistics) on social class in Spain. What exactly is middle class? How much does the upper class make. What's the deal with the royalty and nobility? Answers to these questions and more, right here. And also on the blog: https://expatmadrid.com/social-class-spain/

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86 - Thinking of Rome (and the Mongols) Sep 26, 2024

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A bit of a random episode with some discussion of Rome, the Mongol Empire, and Roman ruins you can visit here in Spain – as well as a diverse beachside wedding and election season in the USA. More on the web: https://expatmadrid.com/thinking-rome/

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85 - Poblenou neighborhood, Barcelona Sep 16, 2024

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A quick introduction to the Poblenou neighborhood in Barcelona. The city's old industrial area is changing fast! More on the blog: https://expatmadrid.com/poblenou/

84 - Japan! Sushi, sweat and sprawl Sep 09, 2024

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Seasoned travellers Daniel (AKA Mr Chorizo) and his wife Morena hit the mean streets of urban Japan in this new adventure: summer in Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka. More on the web: https://expatmadrid.com/japan/

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83 - Sober in Paradise Aug 20, 2024

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Here's a little life update from The Bahamas, out there in the Caribbean. I first mentioned getting sober last year (that's episode 47, it you'd like to listen). Now it's been about a year and a half and I'm going strong. Go to the blog for more: https://expatmadrid.com/sober-paradise/

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82 - Magna Carta, Fish and Chips Aug 09, 2024

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A report from my recent trip to the wild places of Surrey: Staines-upon-Thames, Runnymede, Windsor and more. Check out the article on the website: https://expatmadrid.com/staines/

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81 - Weed club crackdown, assault rifles, and anti-tourism protests Jul 11, 2024

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A bit of news from Barcelona today: the local crackdown on weed clubs has begun, police are confiscating assault rifles in ever-larger numbers, and stupid people buy squirt guns to in order to harass tourists. More on the web: https://expatmadrid.com/weed-clubs-guns-anti-tourism-protests/

Donate to the cause at https://expatmadrid.com/donate - I appreciate it!

80 - Self-employment, randomness and creating your own luck Jul 02, 2024

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Nine years of self-employment (or, as I sometimes call it, "gainful unemployment") here in Spain. Here are a few thoughts on the online business hustle, randomness, luck and much more. Read the article on the web: https://expatmadrid.com/create-luck/

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