This week, the Bigger, Better World podcast takes a trip to Spain, talking to International Living Spain Editor Sally Pederson about her recent scouting trip to the center of the country and the city of Madrid—Spain’s political…and gastronomic capital.
Hailing originally from Canada, Sally’s been an expat for years, having started her overseas life in Costa Rica before making the move to Spain. She had a list of non-negotiables for her new home: efficient public transport, somewhere with a beach, and a good international airport nearby. For Sally, the city of Barcelona checked all the boxes, and she based herself there. But, as she explains in the podcast, it’s so easy, comfortable, and convenient to travel in Europe, that she’s not tied to one city. In fact, she sees Barcelona foremost as a base for her extensive travels.
“Compared to North America,’ Sally says, ‘it’s so cheap to travel around Europe, and it’s one of the things that I love. So it’s very easy and convenient. There are so many trains every day, so many flights every day. So whether internationally, within Europe, or even just within Spain, I can’t even tell you how many trains leave Madrid or Barcelona or any major city. There’s so many every single day.’
And that means she can explore and enjoy everything that Spain has to offer, whether that’s in her home city of Barcelona, or farther afield. That’s how she came to learn about the city of Madrid and its unbeatable cuisine and dining options. Who wouldn’t like to eat at the capital city’s oldest restaurant—which has been serving up local dishes since 1725? Or share a range of tapas with friends at a sidewalk café, or indulge in seafood paella with at Casa Labra—one of Ernest Hemingway’s favorite joints in the city?
In her article for International Living magazine, and in her discussion with podcast host, Jim Santos, Sally explores what it is that makes dining, drinking, and ultimately…living in Spain such a rewarding experience for discerning Europhile expats. She paints an evocative picture of centuries-old restaurants; seasonal, regional fare; delectable tapas; unhurried atmospheres, and a commitment to the art of good living in two Spanish cities that are unrivaled for energy and sophistication.
Join host, Jim Santos, as he meets Sally Pederson in the latest episode of Bigger, Better World.
If you’re enjoying the podcast, we would really appreciate it if you could leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform. We love hearing feedback from our listeners! Thanks again for your support: https://lovethepodcast.com/internationalliving.
LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE FOR FREE ON:
Get Your Free Spain Report Here:
Learn more about Spain and other countries in our free daily postcard e-letter. Simply enter your email address below and we'll also send you a FREE REPORT - Live the Good Life in Sunny, Affordable Spain.
This report covers real estate, retirement and more in Spain and is yours free when you sign up for our IL postcards below.
Related Articles
An Overview of Traditions and Culture in Spain
The 11 Best Islands in the World to Retire On
Upcoming Conferences
The Only 2024 Fast Track Panama Conference
.png)
If your dream retirement involves stunning beaches… lush green mountains… a warm climate with no hurricanes… first-rate healthcare… incredible value for money (a couple can live well on $2,200 a month)… and the World’s #1 Retiree Discount Program…
Join our Panama experts and expats in February and discover why Panama could be your perfect paradise.
REGISTER NOW, SEATS LIMITED: EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT HERE