S2, Ep: 83. Extra! Extra! 2026 tours live!!

S2, Ep: 83. Extra! Extra! 2026 tours live!!

Author: Spanish Loops April 17, 2025 Duration: 23:02

Hey hey, travelers! We've got a surprise drop for everybody today, and trust us, you don’t wanna miss this one.

This episode is an exclusive, Chicos! That’s right, our 2026 tours are officially LIVE!, and you're hearing it here first! 

We’ve been cooking up something really special behind the scenes, and now it’s time to let the cat out of the bag... kinda.


We’re talkin’ Francisco, leading two epic adventures:

One in the fresh bloom of spring and another in the cozy colors of fall. 

And then there’s Jorge, who’s taking things up a notch with three tours:

Two in spring and one in autumn. These are bucket list experiences, designed with love and packed with that signature magic our travelers keep coming back for.

But here’s the deal, we’re not dropping all the juicy details just yet. No spoilers here! If you wanna know where we’re headed and what surprises we’ve got planned, you’ll have to tune in to the episodeon YouTube or your favorite podcast platform.

And heads up: this episode looks a little different too. We tried something extra for this one, and we think you're gonna love it.!

Oh! And if you’re already dreaming of joining us, shoot us an email. Early birds get priority booking, and spots go fast.

So go on, press play, and start imagining yourself on the adventure of a lifetime.

Let’s go places together!


Join Fran and Jorge, two seasoned tour guides whose enthusiasm for Spain is genuinely infectious. Their Spanish Loops podcast feels like pulling up a chair at a lively tapas bar for a long, meandering conversation. Forget dry recitations of dates and names; here, you get the vibrant layers of a country built on crossroads. Each episode is a deep dive into a specific loop-a theme that could be anything from the haunting history woven into a flamenco verse to the surprising science behind perfect paella. They move seamlessly between the ancient stones of Roman roads and the pulsing energy of a modern Madrid neighborhood, always with a guide’s eye for the telling detail and the human story. You’ll hear about curious traditions, personal anecdotes from the road, and those little-known facts that most guidebooks miss. The aim is to create a rich, sensory experience through your headphones, one that captures the warmth, complexity, and sheer joy of Spanish life. Listening to this podcast is less about passive learning and more about being swept up in a shared passion, leaving you with a fuller understanding and a genuine smile. Fran and Jorge don’t just describe places; they convey the feeling of being there, making every topic, whether grand or everyday, come alive with context and charm.
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