Postcard from Spain

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 here, you will find lots of useful background information but I will not be covering the complex visa or residency rules.

Episodes

  1. 5d ago

    The Costa Blanca North

    Spain is a huge country and it's always difficult to know where to move to. Here is my description of the north of the Costa Blanca and why we chose to retire here

    11 min

  2. 5d ago

    Some interesting Postcard 'snippets'

    Geographical facts about Spain, the results of a recent cost of living, should I bring my r/h drive car with me if I move to Spain and the driving and road tax differences, Spanish surnames and the origin of the Spanish black bull symbol.

    10 min

  3. Jun 24

    Muslims in Spain

    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

    13 min

  4. Jun 23

    Retiring to Spain

    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

    18 min

  5. Jun 23

    Mistakes and how to avoid them

    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

    9 min

  6. Jun 21

    Spanish Fiestas

    An episode describing popular and colourful but sometimes crazy Spanish fiestas such as fallas, moros y cristianos, tomatina and more! 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

    11 min

  7. Jun 20

    Food and drink

    In this episode I'll be talking about Spanish wine, how the country is now no. 8 in the league table of beer drinkers, the famous Iberico ham and finally the affordable 'menu del dia'. 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

    10 min

  8. Jun 20

    A happy 'expat'

    A view of Spain from the perspective of a Brit who has lived here very happily for 18 years 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

    7 min

  9. Jun 20

    Buying property in Spain

    Some advice that your Real Estate Agent may not give you - from someone who has been there! 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

    7 min

  10. Jun 20

    Introduction

    Why Spain is best and advice on buying a property! 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

    6 min
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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 here, you will find lots of useful background information but I will not be covering the complex visa or residency rules.

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  • Creator
    Vernon Pearce
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    10
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026 Vernon Pearce
  • Show Website
    Postcard from Spain