Spain Podcasts
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| Toledo, Spain's former capital, is known for mucho El Greco paintings and some of Spain's best shopping. |
Our "Travel with Rick Steves" radio podcasts give an easy sneak peek at what Spain has in store for you.
Madrid to Mauritius
Join Rick for an insider's guide to the Castille region of central Spain, and to the Indian Ocean nation of Mauritius. Sampling the sites of Toledo and Madrid, we get an understanding of what gives the heart of Spain its vibrant character. We'll bask in the mélange of cultures that makes Mauritius a delicious tropical magnet for European socialites — and a potential eco-destination for tracking the remains of the dodo bird. (Original airdate: 9/15/07)
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Pilgrimage on El Camino de Santiago in Spain, Tourism in Iran
We learn about El Camino de Santiago de Compostela from a man who takes tourists on updated versions of this medieval pilgrimage route and catch up with a Lonely Planet Iran researcher who finds that, despite the country's heavy-handed rulers, the Iranian people are some of the most welcoming you'll find anywhere. Plus we have a new round of listeners' travel haiku to share. (Original airdate: 3/31/07)
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Spain
You probably already know that the flamenco, Sunday evening bullfights, tapas, and sangria are some of the flavors of Spain. Now, as part of the European Union, Spain is a re-energized democracy that might also provide us examples for coping with the threats of terrorism. Carlos Galvin, a travel specialist from Madrid, joins Rick to describe today's scene in his homeland, and to take listener calls about visiting Spain. Also, we'll learn how the Spanish tradition of taking a midday nap — the siesta — has been helping Spaniards beat stress for centuries...and how its days may be numbered in modern, urban culture. Julio Astor of the Spanish Tourism Board joins Rick to explain the role of "the siesta." (Original airdate: 9/9/06)
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