Spanish Boulevard

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Spanish Boulevard

Teresa Morales and Vanessa Montilla

11 episodes

1 month ago

In this episode, we explore the most common tourist syndromes. From the well-known Paris syndrome to the Venice syndrome, we analyse the causes, symptoms and highlight the importance of taking care of the small details when we venture out to travel the world. We also share the origin of the word 'guiri' and how we can use it. En este episodio exploramos los síndromes más comunes del turista. Desde el conocido síndrome de París hasta el de Venecia, analizamos las causas, los síntomas y destac...

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Episodes (11/11)

Spanish Boulevard

Traveler's Disillusion: The Syndromes Behind the Dream Destinations

1 year ago

31 minutes

Spanish Boulevard

The Arabic Legacy in the Spanish Language

En este episodio exploramos los arabismos más curiosos que aún se mantienen en nuestro vocabulario cotidiano. Descubre palabras que tienen su origen en la época de Al-Ándalus y cómo ciertos prefijos de origen árabe siguen en uso, dándole al español una riqueza y diversidad única. In this episode, we explore the most curious Arabisms that are still in our daily vocabulary. Discover words that have their origins in the time of Al-Andalus and how certain prefixes of Arabic origin are stil...

1 year ago

26 minutes

Spanish Boulevard

Un Verano de Bellaqueo

En este episodio compartimos una lista de canciones para el verano y revisamos el vocabulario que a veces queda fuera de las clases de español, especialmente las palabras más usadas en el reguetón. Si eres un amante del género o simplemente quieres comprender mejor las letras de las canciones, este episodio es para ti. ¡No te lo pierdas! In this episode, we share a list of songs for the summer and review the vocabulary that is sometimes left out of Spanish classes, especially the most used w...

1 year ago

37 minutes

Spanish Boulevard

Exploring the Bridal Trends of 2024

In this episode, we explore the fascinating world of weddings and give many ideas, some of which are expensive, and others very cheap. If you are considering marriage, you should not miss the hottest trends for 2024. En este episodio nos adentramos en el mundo fascinante de las bodas y damos muchas ideas, algunas muy caras y otras muy económicas. Si estás pensando en casarte, no pierdas las tendencias más auge para 2024. Episode's transcript: https://app.notta.ai/share/43e19a10-f703-4e...

1 year ago

47 minutes

Spanish Boulevard

Loosing the Soul of Destinations Amidst Social Hype

In this episode, we talk about tourism in the era of social networks. Imagine standing in front of a historic site, camera in hand, only to discover that you are not alone in your search for that coveted snapshot. A multitude of travelers are eager to capture and share their moments. During our conversation, we analyzed social media-driven wanderlust and questioned the sustainability of these activities and how they are reshaping the world's most treasured destinations. One way to...

1 year ago

54 minutes

Spanish Boulevard

A Look at the Psychology of Fear

In this episode, we share an Arash Javanbakht's article about how our bodies react to fear. It can cause a lot of unpleasant bodily sensations, like muscle tightness or agitation when breathing, which makes this emotion undesirable. On the other hand, we enjoy watching a scary movie or engaging in risky sports. What is happening in our brain to feel something so opposite int these situations? Este episodio compartimos un artículo del psiquiatra y neurólogo Arash Javanbakht, donde descr...

1 year ago

34 minutes

Spanish Boulevard

Butterflies: Genetic Stability in a World of Diversity

In our latest episode, we will reveal how the DNA of butterflies and moths has defied time, maintaining its stability for 250 million years. Not only do we cover these scientific discoveries, but we also share anecdotes and details about the lives of these fascinating creatures, such as their ability to see ultraviolet and the surprising connection between Vladimir Nabokov and the world of entomology. With the arrival of spring, butterflies not only beautify our days, but also play an essenti...

1 year ago

27 minutes

Spanish Boulevard

Love Underwater: Ecological Chaos and Other Unexpected Discoveries.

In this episode, we discuss the sexual activity of anchovies and how it influences ocean currents, which could affect the life of mussels on the Spanish coasts. We've found this out thanks to the IG Nobel Prizes, a satire of the Swedish prizes that the scientific magazine Journal of Improbable Research awards each year. The prizes are awarded to scientists from around the world for their most surprising and unexpected research and discoveries. En este episodio hablamos de la actividad sexual...

1 year ago

27 minutes

Spanish Boulevard

Episode 3: Don't be antisocial. Improving Your Chances of Survival

In this episode, we learn that biology is more important than the hobbies we share when choosing friends. We also look at what it takes to build strong and lasting relationships, and share easy ways to improve oursocial lives. En este episodio descubrimos que la biología es más importante a la hora de elegir amistades que los aficiones que compartimos. También exploramos qué es necesario para crear relaciones profundas y duraderas, y compartimos estrategias prácticas y sencillas para enrique...

1 year ago

41 minutes

Spanish Boulevard

Episode 2: Should We Be Afraid of a Parrot?

In this episode, we discuss the fear that technological advances always bring. We use the Power Mac G4 as an example, which in 1999 was considered a war weapon because it had 1 GIGAFLOP of computing power. Today, the distrust is the same towards AI, which ultimately is nothing more than a parrot repeating what has already been said. En este episodio hablamos del miedo que pueden traer los avances tecnológicos, y ponemos como ejemplo el Power Mac G4, que en 1999 fue considerado un arma de gue...

1 year ago

23 minutes

Spanish Boulevard

Episode 1: Cellular Reprogramming and Dry January

Would it be possible that one day we can rejuvenate our cells to live longer and better? Together with Teresa Morales, we discover the latest advances in cellular reprogramming and how they could revolutionize our existence. In the second part of the episode, we discuss the trend of not drinking alcohol in January, and we tell you the origins of Dry January. We also give you advice to maintain this resolution from the beginning of the year until the end. ¿Será ...

1 year ago

37 minutes