Spain has never been a country afraid of divisive politics, and filmmaker Joan Planas has no fear of getting controversial when presenting his views of society, church and state. Note that the older gentleman is not speaking straight Spanish but Catalan, and the Spanish captions reflect not his exact words but are the same as the Spanish subtitles seen in white on the screen.

Not only does our filmmaker continue with his diatribe against the state of society as he finds it in Nicaragua, but the story takes an investigative turn. We find that not only doesn’t sponsored-child Christina del Carmen match the photo that had been supplied by Ayuda en Acción, she is also not yet enrolled in a school.

Joan Planas continues to pull no punches, taking on NGOs, television, and the Catholic church. Oddly enough, despite his firebrand rhetoric, the film ends on a rather conservative note, suggesting that perhaps what poor nations need is not so much charity but rather a change in actitude, or “attitude,” so as to reflect the mindset of people in successful nations. Tune in to find out the details.

On a lovely September day, Marta shares with us some interesting facts about the famous Plaza del Sol in Madrid, Spain, which is vibrant day and night and attracts millions of international tourists annually.

From Madrid's Plaza del Sol, Marta shares the story behind the tradition of eating twelve grapes on New Year's Eve as well as giving us a closer look at the famous Kilometer Zero plaque.

On a lovely Sunday morning in Madrid, Marta introduces us to one of Spain's most iconic breakfasts: churros and porras with hot chocolate, which make for a quintessential and indulgent morning ritual that is beloved by locals and tourists alike.

In Madrid, you can find churros and porras at any cafe, and it's also common to grab some from a mobile kiosk or food truck. In this video, Marta tells us a bit more about this delightful treat.

Marta invites us to get to know the capital of Spain, the wonderful city of Madrid. In addition to telling us many of the things she likes most about this city, she will also reveal to us a curious fact about its inhabitants. Let's join her!

This time, Marta takes us to eat tapas, a very common Spanish activity that is enjoyed by many. Let's discover the tapas that Marta has ordered, some of Spain's most typical... and scrumptious!

Marta introduces us to two more classic tapas from Madrid's delectable cuisine. Can you guess which ones they are? Let's find out!

Marta takes us to one of Madrid's most emblematic buildings: the Royal Palace. Although no one lives there today as they did in the past, its impressive exterior and interior are open to the public.

Let's hear who the first monarch to live in the Royal Palace of Madrid was and what he had to do with the now famous Doña Manolita shop located in the city's downtown.

Lavapiés is a neighborhood in downtown Madrid that has become one of many tourists' favorites. Let's join Marta to find out what makes it so special.

In part two of her video about Madrid's popular tourist neighborhood Lavapiés, Marta takes us to an example of a traditional architectural structure there that is usually not visible from the street. Let's learn more about it!

El Rastro is the largest street market in all of Madrid. Marta introduces us to this fascinating, famous market while teaching us some terms related to it that you might not be familiar with.