Beach Travel Wine Podcast · Leanne McCabe

125. Spain travel disaster

·39 min·3 clips
Within 24 hours of a luxurious business class flight, Lyle and Leanne found themselves stranded in a Spanish blackout, sleeping on a basketball court floor.
Lyle and Leanne share their journey from a luxurious Emirates business class flight to Spain, which quickly turns disastrous when a nationwide power blackout strands them on a train. They describe being evacuated to a town hall, sleeping on floors, and the community's efforts to help, before finally reaching their destination 24 hours late. The episode blends travel tips with a personal narrative of resilience and unexpected adventure.

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A Spain arrival debrief built on travel friction, small fixes, and a few memorable stops.

The episode follows a Spain arrival that feels more useful than polished. Recorded from an apartment in Nerja on the Costa de Sol, it covers the Emirates business class flight from Australia, the airport pickup from the Sunshine Coast, and the relief of finally getting in.

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Why you'd press play

For when your Spain plan needs the useful bits and the chaos.

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