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Rick Steves

Rick Steves, Public Radio, 721132, Europe, Society & Culture, Places & Travel, Npr, Travel

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🗓️ 10 September 2006

⏱️ 53 minutes

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Summary

You probably already know that the flamenco, Sunday evening bullfights, tapas, and sangria are some of the flavors of Spain. Now, as part of the European Union, Spain is a re-energized democracy that might also provide us examples for coping with the threats of terrorism. Carlos Galvin (gal-VEEN), a travel specialist from Madrid, joins Rick this week to describe today's scene in his homeland, and to take listener calls about visiting Spain. Also, we'll learn how the Spanish tradition of taking a midday nap -- the siesta -- has been helping Spaniards beat stress for centuries...and how its days may be numbered in modern, urban culture. Julio Astor (WHO-lee-oh AS-tor) of the Spanish Tourism Board joins Rick to explain the role of "the siesta." Discover the pleasures of Spain and its distinctive culture, on this week's Travel with Rick Steves. For more information on Travel with Rick Steves - including episode descriptions, program archives and related details - visit www.ricksteves.com.

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0:00.0	Spain had its own version of 9-11. They call it 3-11. I'm Rick Steve's. On the
0:08.0	morning of March 11, 2004, explosions rocked Madrid's commuter train system.
0:13.0	Like our 9-11, these terrorist attacks shook the dynamics of Spanish politics and society.
0:19.0	Spain is more than flamenco-entapas.
0:22.0	Today, we'll focus on some contemporary issues facing the country.
0:26.4	I've invited my friend Carlos Galvinne from Madrid to tell us about Spain's version of the
0:30.9	War on Terror, his country's role in the European Union, the national
0:35.0	debate about traditional bullfighting, the political legacy of Francisco Franco, and other ways modern
0:41.0	times are changing Spanish society.
0:44.0	And of course, we'll also talk about some of the must-see destinations for us travelers in Spain
0:48.6	and the cultural tidbits that make it so unique.
0:51.5	Espania, it has lots to offer and so does the hour ahead on
0:55.1	Travel with Rick Steeves. Stay with us.
0:59.1	Travel with Rick Steeves is brought to you by American Airlines with their new Advantage Award booking tool, it's easier than ever to book to over 800 Advantage Award destinations online at AA.com.
1:12.0	American Airlines knows why you fly. I'm Rick
1:15.3	Steve's. This is Travel with Rick Steve's. We're going to Spain and I've got with me a
1:19.3	good friend who's helped me for 10 years now lead tours around Spain and update my guidebook and so on
1:24.1	Carlos Carlos.
1:27.1	Thanks Rick.
1:28.1	You live in Madrid now?
1:29.1	Yeah we live right in the center and where were you raised?
1:32.4	I was raised in Madrid I lived We live right in the center. And where were you raised?
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