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Postcard from Spain

Postcard from Spain

Written 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 here, 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
  • The Costa Blanca North

    The Costa Blanca North
    Jun 30 2026

    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

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    11 mins
  • Some interesting Postcard 'snippets'

    Some interesting Postcard 'snippets'
    Jun 30 2026

    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.

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    10 mins
  • 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
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