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Postcard from Spain

Postcard from Spain

By: Vernon Pearce
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A monthly magazine programme I've been recording for HRB about life in Spain to where I retired 18 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 there, you will find lots of useful background information but I will not be covering the complex visa or residency rules.Copyright 2026 Vernon Pearce Social Sciences Travel Writing & Commentary
Episodes
  • Muslims in Spain

    Muslims in Spain
    Jun 24 2026

    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
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    13 mins
  • Retiring to Spain

    Retiring to Spain
    Jun 23 2026

    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
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    18 mins
  • Mistakes and how to avoid them

    Mistakes and how to avoid them
    Jun 23 2026

    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
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    9 mins
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