5 Reasons Why Leaving America for Spain Was the Best Decision for me and my family

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America To Spain

America To Spain

Күн бұрын

Are you contemplating a move to Spain but unsure if it's the right choice for you? Join me in this video as I share my personal journey and the five compelling reasons why I decided to make the leap from the US to Spain. Whether you're considering retirement in Spain, relocating with a digital visa, or exploring the non-lucrative visa option, this video is packed with valuable insights to help you make an informed decision.
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@peterlbaldwin511
@peterlbaldwin511 14 күн бұрын
As a long term(18 years), British born, and very content resident of The Costa Blanca here in Spain, I would like to add a couple of salient points to those already expressed. Firstly, as a "Senior" resident now(I am 74 and partially disabled) I am treated with dignity and respect, unlike London(U.K.) where I lived for 12 years and where all too often, I was met with irritation, ridicule, even downright rudeness. Admittedly I live in a small, mostly Spanish "Pueblo" and cannot peak for major urban centres here, but the culture in Spain is just very different and respect for others is ingrained from a very early age. In truth in 18 years here, I have Never felt to be at risk or vulnerable here. Secondly is "The way/pace of life" in Spain. What many foreigners may not realise is that the Spanish work the most hours per week of any country in Europe, yet seem to have a far better "Work/Life" balance than virtually any other "First World" country. There is very little social pressure here to drive the most expensive cars, or wear currently, the most fashionable designer labels. Such things are simply unimportant to most Spaniards. So stress levels from the need to compete, are very much lower. I have listed just two examples which are difficult to equate in financial terms, but which are nevertheless important to me, regarding my life here in Spain... Viva Espana..!!!
@elsafernandez
@elsafernandez 12 күн бұрын
Me alegra enormemente que estés tan feliz en mi pais !
@MariaFernandez-iv3gi
@MariaFernandez-iv3gi 8 күн бұрын
Gracias por sus palabras...
@budapestkeleti6404
@budapestkeleti6404 Күн бұрын
and I bet you voted Brexit
@bellocancun9689
@bellocancun9689 7 күн бұрын
The new American dream is to escape the US...
@Ilar-en7lg
@Ilar-en7lg 3 күн бұрын
Opening hours are much stricter in other European countries such as Germany, so you are lucky to live in Spain in that respect.
@ivearies4187
@ivearies4187 3 күн бұрын
I live in Denver. It’s not only the cost of living, but imo,and having lived in different states, Denver has little to offer for the price tag. I am a coastal person and miss being by the ocean. Congratulations! Have a wonderful life in Spain!
@santosrb2770
@santosrb2770 22 күн бұрын
My partner arrived from New York more than 30 years ago, after all these years he's still confident and happy with his decision. Good luck with your new life.
@AmericaToSpain
@AmericaToSpain 18 күн бұрын
Thank you.
@ComdBanana
@ComdBanana 13 күн бұрын
Gracias por el vídeo. Ya que usted ha sido tan amable con nosotros, le voy a contar un secreto que quizá aún no le haya sido revelado. Guarda mucha relación con lo que ha estado contando, y viviendo en Málaga no solo le será útil, sino también agradable. Los expertos dicen que los productos marinos se asimilan mejor por el cuerpo (¿Quizá porque la vida empezó en el mar?). De hecho, dos de los países con más esperanza de vida, Japón y España (y eso que en Japón el nivel de estrés es muy alto), son de los mayores consumidores de pescado. La cocina mediterránea tiene sabrosísimas recetas con pescado y productos del mar, y en España la oferta es muy variada. Viniendo de los EUA, usted posiblemente no esté tan habituado, pero es algo que puede cambiar y, de verdad, es muy rico. Coma pescado, pulpo, u otro producto marino al menos una vez a la semana. Suerte.
@bellocancun9689
@bellocancun9689 7 күн бұрын
Lindo comentario. Me encantan pescado y mariscos ya que vivi muchos años por la gran peninsula de Baja California en México. Espero algun dia conocer España olé olé.
@ComdBanana
@ComdBanana 7 күн бұрын
@@bellocancun9689La comida mexicana también es muy variada. Además, el uso del picante (no toda la comida mexicana es picante, pero se hace más uso de ello que en Europa y no suelen abusar de concentraciones de picante tan fuertes como las del sudeste asiático) previene algunas afecciones del sistema digestivo. Acostumbrarse al picante es sano. Espero que conozca España, y deseo que esté a la altura de sus expectativas.
@Ilar-en7lg
@Ilar-en7lg 3 күн бұрын
Regarding the public national healthcare service, it's much better than the private one for serious matters (cancer, emergencies, rare diseases, difficult births, etc) and you should always go there first if you want better service, better doctors, etc.
@mariarosahidalgo6845
@mariarosahidalgo6845 2 күн бұрын
No hace falta un servicio médico privado, depende de donde vivas. La medicina preventiva para las personas mayores es muy buena por lo general, depende de las Comunidades
@agb2024
@agb2024 19 күн бұрын
Spain has one the highest life expectancy, if not the highest.
@AmericaToSpain
@AmericaToSpain 18 күн бұрын
You know I thought it was number 2 in the world but it is like number 6 or 7. But definitely very high.
@joanhernandezciriza3797
@joanhernandezciriza3797 16 күн бұрын
@@AmericaToSpainit is number 2 when you take out the really small and rich countries like Monaco.
@MontanezMonti
@MontanezMonti 13 күн бұрын
I've been planning my move to Spain for the last two years. We will move right after my retirement in December 2025. Either Seville or Valencia. I speak Spanish, so I will be in my environment.
@user-nc2qj2jc5q
@user-nc2qj2jc5q 12 күн бұрын
Valencia less hot ...
@user-nc2qj2jc5q
@user-nc2qj2jc5q 12 күн бұрын
Sevilla like a oven
@MR-pr8tp
@MR-pr8tp 11 күн бұрын
I lived in Valencia many years ago and considering returning. I loved Valencia.
@camilodominguez1760
@camilodominguez1760 4 күн бұрын
Sevilla es la ciudad más bonita del 🌎 pero para vivir mejor Valencia,a Sevilla le va a pasar como a Venecia,demasiados turistas la van a matar de exito. A Sevilla puedes ir de visita,la mejor época es Julio y Agosto porque los locales se van a la costa y los turistas no vienen por el calor(vivi allí 4 años). Cierto que las temperaturas suben de 30° pero nada que el aire acondicionado y unas 🍺 no solucionen.
@ValentinMoreno-pg3gk
@ValentinMoreno-pg3gk 3 күн бұрын
Bienvenidos...hagamos un mundo menos egoista. Se habrá percatado que para disfrutar de la vida no hace falta tanto; un poco de paz, un poco de comida. La razón junto a la emoción nos proporcionan todo lo que uno puede ansiar, si coge conciencia del paraiso en el que vivimos...Salud y suerte
@unhagalega
@unhagalega 14 күн бұрын
Bienvenido! Que seais muy felices en España, hoy viernes 17 de Mayo en toda Galicia es festivo, dia das letras galegas
@frgv4060
@frgv4060 21 күн бұрын
I am a northern Spaniard and I also want to live in Malaga 😂, perfect place. That was interesting, thanks.
@AmericaToSpain
@AmericaToSpain 18 күн бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@leoric18ify
@leoric18ify 19 күн бұрын
I am from Malaga but living abroad (Germany). I am actually jealous you managed to move to my hometown, such an amazing quality of life. By the picture, looks like La cala above the highway. You need a car though, but great choice!
@AmericaToSpain
@AmericaToSpain 18 күн бұрын
You are definitely a local 😃. Yes indeed, close to the Rugby field. And yes, up here we need a car for sure.
@geertstroy
@geertstroy 16 күн бұрын
Yes , such a good quality of life that you moved to Germany... tell that another!....
@DavidVargas-hg7cs
@DavidVargas-hg7cs 13 күн бұрын
Maybe he moved for reasons you don't know ​@@geertstroy
@leoric18ify
@leoric18ify 8 күн бұрын
@@geertstroy life, wife, kids, work… planning to return as soon as possible for sure
@ReaperOfSouls83
@ReaperOfSouls83 15 күн бұрын
Many people from the US are moving, to Europe: Spain, Italy, the Netherlands....
@Carmen-no4xw
@Carmen-no4xw 2 күн бұрын
Holanda? hace frio, el cielo gris...
@MR-pr8tp
@MR-pr8tp 11 күн бұрын
Enjoyed your video. I studied in Spain many years ago and am considering moving back even as a senior citizen. If I can make a suggestion: for your video is the background music distracted from your message, as I struggled to focus on your voice. Was too loud for your voice. Great information and again hope this will help me make that scary decision. Thanks for sharing.
@joseminesco4245
@joseminesco4245 Күн бұрын
I liked it though
@JoseRRodriguez
@JoseRRodriguez 18 күн бұрын
Thanks- no thanks- for gentifrication and raising of cost of housing and living in general
@milariestoro5890
@milariestoro5890 Күн бұрын
You are so right, we live in Massachusetts it takes my husband 1 1/2 to get to work every morning traffic is a nightmare then a plus hour to get home in the afternoon Our dream is to moved to Spain when we retire we haven’t decided where yet , we want to explore other city’s in Spain to see what works best for our life style. We been to Spain 7 times, Barcelona, Madrid, Malaga , Marbella.
@AmericaToSpain
@AmericaToSpain 25 күн бұрын
Feel free to ask questions about moving to Spain here in the comments.
@appstratum9747
@appstratum9747 Күн бұрын
This was a good video. It was a very thoughtful comparison of the most important reasons to move from the US to Spain. Although the points you've made are applicable for many countries in Europe. I say this as a Brit who lives in rural Portugal. Although I work (remotely) with American colleagues and clients in the States (Texas/California) every day of the week and have worked in the US in the past (Atlanta, NYC and up-state New York) I'd never be tempted to move there for the reasons that you've highlighted. Quality of life is, in my humble opinion, superior in this part of the world. It's less stressful, healthier and you have time to enjoy your life with less pressure, worry and stress.
@MASC9
@MASC9 Күн бұрын
You are right!
@maras.a.9019
@maras.a.9019 4 күн бұрын
Me alegra que haya encontrado la paz y calidad de vida en mi país. Felicidades! Si es posible, estaría mejor si pusiera sub títulos en español. No todos los españoles dominamos su idioma. Thanks😅
@ItsComingRome79
@ItsComingRome79 4 күн бұрын
pues tienes que aprender el Ingles tu
@Sholon
@Sholon 20 күн бұрын
Great content and spot on observation.
@AmericaToSpain
@AmericaToSpain 18 күн бұрын
Thank you for your comment
@LLl-cf5mu
@LLl-cf5mu 3 күн бұрын
La calidad de vida de Europa y en concreto España está a años luz de EeUu. Aquí con un salario medio se vive bien allí una vida digna cuesta el doble, y ni hablar de seguridad ciudadana. Y ya si vienes al sur ,no vuelves . En Cádiz ,hay una base americana en Rota, muchos se jubilan y se quedan de por vida . Sol playas ,seguridad, gente amable, fiestas, nivel vida cómodo , desayunas por 3 ,4 euros . Cerveza a 1,5 2 euros ,tapas....
@user-nc2qj2jc5q
@user-nc2qj2jc5q 21 күн бұрын
exMichigan in Spain 🇪🇸🇪🇺👍 Since 2000...
@AmericaToSpain
@AmericaToSpain 18 күн бұрын
How difficult was your move?
@user-nc2qj2jc5q
@user-nc2qj2jc5q 12 күн бұрын
The big super mkts are open here on the coast of Castellón sundays during summer to cater to the tourists. After summer closed sundays.
@ElenaDelucca
@ElenaDelucca 19 күн бұрын
Wellcome to Spain!!! I hope that you, re free and happy all that you can and I wish that more american people come to Spain when they are prepared...they, ll be wellcome!!!
@AmericaToSpain
@AmericaToSpain 18 күн бұрын
Thank you for your nice comment and your welcome Elena
@fontantorres3938
@fontantorres3938 4 күн бұрын
Eso eso ,para que destruyan la costa con tanta masificado, y a los ESPAÑOLES donde los metes ,alquileres por las nubes y el AGUA escasa ,solo podrán vivir en España los extranjeros
@Lisa-st7nw
@Lisa-st7nw 14 күн бұрын
Hello. Thank you for the info. I was not able to sign up for the free newsletter. I tried on my phone and IPad.
@majicboca1905
@majicboca1905 14 күн бұрын
Thanks for your very nice and reaffirming video. I have been researching moving from the USA due to, not only the unending hustle and bustle, but the political environment that is sadly on the verge of crumbling our society and our democracy. I wish you continuing happiness and low stress life!
@freelancelady
@freelancelady 13 күн бұрын
Well Spain has its own political turmoil too…I would look closer if I were you…it is not pink and blue as you think…
@majicboca1905
@majicboca1905 13 күн бұрын
@@freelancelady I understand and agree that there are many “issues”, not only in Spain but in just about any other corner of the world. However, there are more “pluses” that seem to make it overall worthwhile. I happen to have Spanish descent on both sides of my family (great grandparents). At this stage of my life (I’m turning 70 in two weeks), It would be nice to explore and experience something new, that is worthwhile. Best wishes to you, and yours!
@patxi601
@patxi601 18 күн бұрын
Great video. I am happy to see you probably made a great choice. There are another point 6 I think. ! You can travel to different countries in 2/4 hours or less !!!!! Europe is full of beautifull places.
@AmericaToSpain
@AmericaToSpain 18 күн бұрын
Very true! I appreciate the comment. Indeed there are other things I will be talking about in future videos.
@javiermartingonzalez4759
@javiermartingonzalez4759 20 күн бұрын
The Spanish employees have 30 days pay per year and also nacional,provincial and local holidays
@AmericaToSpain
@AmericaToSpain 18 күн бұрын
Great comment Javier thank you.
@vicgo3519
@vicgo3519 15 күн бұрын
​​@@AmericaToSpainThose days are not a gift, Paid holidays are a right... You have already worked them in advance and then you have the right to use them as holidays (that's because working 40 hours a week you make more hours than the ones you need to fulfill your mandatory 1.800 yearly working hours). In the USA way, workers take the money of those hours in excess instead of the holidays... or other way of saying this... if you take some holidays then you don't make money... or, in your way of thinking, you lose that money. The question is easy... what do you prefer?
@us4marine
@us4marine Күн бұрын
Hi Eric, thank you for your video, it’s truly filled with valuable information. Lately I’ve been watching many videos for I’m in the process to moving from the US to Spain, for the same EXACT reason you described. I’ll be traveling shortly (Malaga, Alicante) to obtain my DNI and start from there. What area of Malaga are you living at? Again Thank you for your detailed and well intentioned video. You have a new subscriber. Take care. Pete
@user-zu6ir6kj5g
@user-zu6ir6kj5g 18 күн бұрын
Full of good advice for those folks who find themselves struggling in the sociopolitical culture that the USA promotes. You've chosen Spain, but there are in fact numerous countries whose normal lifestyle is a step up from what many US citizens suffer. Best wishes to you.
@geertstroy
@geertstroy 16 күн бұрын
Very well worded...
@moiraty5338
@moiraty5338 18 күн бұрын
I’m glad it’s cheaper for you. But Málaga has become very expensive for locals thanks to airbnbs and higher income foreigners moving there. Your “half the rent of Denver” is way too high for locals. You’re also contributing to feeding the private health care industry (a monster US citizens know all too well). Be aware that locals will eventually resent you a lot (which is already happening).
@AmericaToSpain
@AmericaToSpain 18 күн бұрын
I appreciate your comment. Agreed that rent is way too high for locals and that should change.
@moiraty5338
@moiraty5338 17 күн бұрын
@@AmericaToSpain Don’t contribute to the problem, then. Be happy there, but stop selling it here like it’s a retirement paradise for higher-income-than-Spaniars foreigners.
@jd8184
@jd8184 16 күн бұрын
How are they feeding the private health care industry?
@geertstroy
@geertstroy 16 күн бұрын
Americans make a farce of whereever they land . A cartoonish view on " moving" , and ALWAYS monetizing their SHIT. Yes , this Ami contributes to a problem and has NO clue of Spain whatsoever. Their very presence on Spain s territory is IMMEDIATELY OBSESSIVELY commuted into a business model of which the basic tenet is the assumption that a Merrican never leaves their land let alone for socialist Europe. But hey , that unexpected move , based on a flimsy expedient commitment via a digital worker visa is enough substance to get the stressed out Merrican at home click on their heroic move as well as pander to naive Spaniards who revel in the fact that the Merrican " loves the lifestyle " and " the food" and " you can visit 10 countries on foot in two days" .. .. it is just bitterly annoying putting that in the perspective of the sadistic immigration machinations of that us , for those who seek a genuine permanent residence on sound uncartoonish assumptions .
@CarlosGonzalezSilvestre
@CarlosGonzalezSilvestre 13 күн бұрын
Sin duda prefieres a ese otro tipo de inmigrantes que vienen a multiculturanizarnos y pagar nuestras pensiones.......y que lo que consiguen (los que trabajan) es que la mayoría de los sueldos sean miserables para todos. Conste que no los culpo a ellos, sino a los políticos que lo permiten, o mejor dicho, que lo fomentan.
@oscarsantas6528
@oscarsantas6528 13 күн бұрын
Bienvenido al primer mundo¡¡¡..no hagas mucha publicidad que aquí no cogemos más...en tu guía debes poner que los que vengan que aprendan español..aunque en España no es obligatorio hablar español para acceder a la visa, cosa que en tú país si.
@begonaprada7187
@begonaprada7187 16 күн бұрын
Lo de parar al mediodía es para ir a casa a cocinar y comer, luego vuelves a trabajar, los días son más largos aquí, y así cumples el horario, sobre todo en el comercio, 4 horas por la mañana, 4 por la tarde, y sábado mañana 4 horas
@user-fb6ns4zq2r
@user-fb6ns4zq2r 20 күн бұрын
So if you don’t mind me asking, as a US citizen don’t you have to come back every 90 days or would you be considered illegal? Or is there some type of visa for retired people. Thank you for the great info.
@AmericaToSpain
@AmericaToSpain 18 күн бұрын
You can come on the digital nomad visa. I will be doing a video on how to get the visa. Follow my channel for an update.
@senchouza3308
@senchouza3308 Күн бұрын
Can you talk about expenses in detail ? Rent US vs Rent Spain and etc ??
@dragonseye00
@dragonseye00 19 күн бұрын
When I traveled the USA and Canada I usually paid quite a bit more in food. Be it restaurants or supermarkets, especially because I'm the USA you have to add sales tax and it's almost mandatory to pay 20% tip. In Europe vat is included in the prices, and Tip isn't mandatory, you pay a tip when you are satisfied, and not usually 20%, rather around 10% as role of thumb.
@AmericaToSpain
@AmericaToSpain 18 күн бұрын
Agreed. The issue with tipping in the US has become crazy.
@mariapereira8187
@mariapereira8187 6 күн бұрын
Hi, I'm planning on moving to Spain as I'm spanish citizen, in about 1 year or so, I want to bring personal items, like books, records, photo albums, not furniture or TVs , which method of freight cargo is the best to use?
@user-nc2qj2jc5q
@user-nc2qj2jc5q 4 күн бұрын
I just sold everything and just a backpack. And duffel bag. Stored my books I wanted to keep at familly. Each time I visted take back with me little by little. And electricity is different here. And different plugs.
@freelancelady
@freelancelady 13 күн бұрын
I relate to what he says. I am 60 years old and I have now diabetes. Although it is manageable and not expensive I think nothing beats living in Europe where you don’t get broke over medical expenses. Food is more natural over there, some foods in the States are totally unhealthy. The problem relates also to the stress of life you experience in the States. Don’t get me wrong. Spaniards work very hard but the cut their day in half so you have at least a couple hours for lunch…going back to work from 4 pm to about 8pm. Also they have more holidays and at least one month vacation a year. The reason I moved to the States back in 1987 was because my husband is American and he had a stable situation. Back then there were fewer job opportunities in Europe in general, except in places like Germany, Holland and England. I was young and I wanted financial stability. Buy now I would not mind going back except that now I have a family in the States and it is important as you grow older to be close to family. And I still think Spain does not offer many job opportunities except for those who are working in healthcare, new technologies and computer systems. So being young and wanted that job security was important for me back then…it was another time and another life…
@swsunsetseeker7285
@swsunsetseeker7285 7 күн бұрын
You have an accent. Where are you from? Your citizenship? And how did that affect obtaining your visa?
@ph7846
@ph7846 4 күн бұрын
Where in Spain did you move to?
@paddyanglais91
@paddyanglais91 4 күн бұрын
How does the food compare between the US and Spain? You must feel healthier here!
@budapestkeleti6404
@budapestkeleti6404 Күн бұрын
the thing is that many of the pesticides and herbicides are banned in Europe. Meat isn't washed in chlorine
@benatburning
@benatburning 19 күн бұрын
To think that one of the reasons for longevity in this country is no financial stress… we should be living over 150+ years then. Must be nice living with an American salary in Spain though
@AmericaToSpain
@AmericaToSpain 18 күн бұрын
Yes that helps. Salaries in Spain are not that great🤔 But nowadays there are a lot of remote job opportunities. I'm working on a video on how to get a remote job. Ill be posting it soon. Thank you so much for your comment.
@EA1DDO
@EA1DDO 21 күн бұрын
Spot on
@AmericaToSpain
@AmericaToSpain 18 күн бұрын
Thank you for your comment.
@mohammedsharif2651
@mohammedsharif2651 19 күн бұрын
Hello Friend, I enjoyed your video. Thank you.👏 I would like to bring to your attention that the background music is a bit high and distracting. Cheers and enjoy your journey. Last year, we were in Malaga for a month and we enjoyed our visit.
@AmericaToSpain
@AmericaToSpain 18 күн бұрын
That is SOOO true, For some reason KZfaq made the audio much louder. I will try to fix it but you are totally right. It sucks!
@CarlosJimenez-pj6dx
@CarlosJimenez-pj6dx 19 күн бұрын
Bienvenido a España amigo!!
@AmericaToSpain
@AmericaToSpain 18 күн бұрын
Gracias Carlos. Me encanta tu país.
@camilodominguez1760
@camilodominguez1760 17 күн бұрын
In USA you live to work,in Spain you work to live.
@ItsComingRome79
@ItsComingRome79 4 күн бұрын
In Spain you work (badly) to live. I have never seen so many unprofessional, disorganised and rude workers in any other country than spain
@camilodominguez1760
@camilodominguez1760 4 күн бұрын
@@ItsComingRome79 go to Italy.
@ItsComingRome79
@ItsComingRome79 4 күн бұрын
@@camilodominguez1760 I will, don't worry about that. You can stick your paella where the sun don't shine
@camilodominguez1760
@camilodominguez1760 4 күн бұрын
@@ItsComingRome79 almost 100 million people a year disagree whit you but i'm pretty sure they are wrong and you are rigth.
@ItsComingRome79
@ItsComingRome79 4 күн бұрын
@@camilodominguez1760 don't confuse tourism with immigration, two very different things.
@angelgarcia-yz1yy
@angelgarcia-yz1yy 2 күн бұрын
Being given 10% extra time to live is not a bad thing.
@anacasanova7350
@anacasanova7350 21 күн бұрын
Y como puedes quedarte en España a trabajar y vivir?
@davcunit
@davcunit 21 күн бұрын
No entiendo esta pregunta,a qué te refieres?
@alcaicero
@alcaicero 21 күн бұрын
​@@davcunit, se refiere a tu permiso de residencia.
@enriqueburgos9754
@enriqueburgos9754 21 күн бұрын
Visa de "nomada digital"
@AmericaToSpain
@AmericaToSpain 18 күн бұрын
Si te quieres quedar depende de donde seas. Si eres latina o latino, después de estas 2 años legales en España, te dan la nacionalidad española.
@74QZ
@74QZ 13 күн бұрын
​@@AmericaToSpain eso no es cierto
@pedrocabezas6308
@pedrocabezas6308 11 күн бұрын
But actually all of that makes sense if you don’t earn money in Spain. Because the life style is about make money in USA and waste it in Spain.
@antonioalonso2986
@antonioalonso2986 14 күн бұрын
... and definetly... if you have a free health system that allows you to go to the doctor for any issue or any worry without the fear of seeing the bill... you live longer.😁
@knrbrow5786
@knrbrow5786 20 күн бұрын
We moved here for the culture and the locals, a few years ago and would rather not see any part of it Americanized (by more of them coming in), these channels that tell people from back there they should come here, should all be shut down. I would recommend going downstairs, enjoying some Soulful Sourdough Bread and just contemplating the better way of life you have now chosen to live. Ta luego
@AmericaToSpain
@AmericaToSpain 18 күн бұрын
Hi thank you for your comment. Just a curiosity why did you mention Soulful Sourdough Bread? That is my daughters bread. Have you tried it yet?😃
@MU5H
@MU5H 18 күн бұрын
so you are an american that dont want to see more americans in spain ? lol nice
@knrbrow5786
@knrbrow5786 15 күн бұрын
​@@AmericaToSpainthat's hers - does she make it or is it just her favorite? We have not, we haven't been down to Malaga recently, but will swing by when we are down next, we are in a small pueblo near Granada, our friends up here are bread makers, they host week long classes for tourists
@LU-jo2jz
@LU-jo2jz 13 күн бұрын
Food is much cheaper in Spain
@Liamte
@Liamte 19 күн бұрын
Welcome to Spain! I paused the video on the image of the map with the plane and I realized that it is an old map... so old that you can see the European colonial empires in Africa hahaha be careful with the details or they will cancel you :P
@AmericaToSpain
@AmericaToSpain 18 күн бұрын
Thank you. That is just an image for a transition from reason to reason, not a geography statement. But I appreciate your comment and will keep that in mind.
@Liamte
@Liamte 18 күн бұрын
@@AmericaToSpain I know, I know, but in these days a poorly placed map can be a cause of future headaches haha
@rene29200
@rene29200 18 күн бұрын
❤😎🥂👍👋
@darkmatter6714
@darkmatter6714 13 күн бұрын
The American Dream has become European Reality
@barrylyndon5084
@barrylyndon5084 21 күн бұрын
It's curious because many Americans who come to Spain to have a life less driven by work and making money end up creating KZfaq channels (which require work and can make money). I think you can't stop being productive 😂😂
@AmericaToSpain
@AmericaToSpain 18 күн бұрын
Barry thank you for your comment. I guess when you immigrate you learn a lot in the process and when you find something you like, you want to share it. At the end of the day everyone has to eat right? But by doing the things you love and sharing and helping others, work does not feel like work. And most people outsource video editing etc.
@fontantorres3938
@fontantorres3938 4 күн бұрын
Vaya que lo haces por amor, o quizás por interes😂😂
@tomtorres212
@tomtorres212 Күн бұрын
To be honest - to this day i don´t understand why the majority of americans don´t angrily revolt against the massive looting commited by the Pharma and Healthcare Insurance Companies.
@OhShunz
@OhShunz 18 күн бұрын
I see 99% of these types of videos go on about how much cheaper this place is vs USA. Good info but all of these videos are carbon copies at this point. What is it that you do to generate income to pay for your daily life? If it’s a job, what kind of job add how much do you earn a year? If you are only basing your life off of KZfaq earnings, that would be good to know as well. Appreciate it.
@AmericaToSpain
@AmericaToSpain 18 күн бұрын
Hi thank you for your comment, yes I have a job. The reason I am able to be in Spain is because I have a digital nomad visa. I do not earn any money from youtube.
@OhShunz
@OhShunz 18 күн бұрын
@@AmericaToSpain congrats on the successful move to Spain. It looks like a wonderful country. Appreciate the reply as well. Do you have any videos on your channel that go over your financial options? I understand that no one’s financials are anyone’s business. If you do share I would be very interested in watching those videos. Thanks again for the reply and the video
@geertstroy
@geertstroy 16 күн бұрын
What is your LEGAL BASIS to reside and work... TELL THAT , and keep the cartoon.
@javiermartingonzalez4759
@javiermartingonzalez4759 20 күн бұрын
Is better the public healthcare ! The private healthcare is for a cold or flu!!!
@alepunto7404
@alepunto7404 20 күн бұрын
Rich people, politicians (specially socialist ones) and public workers that can choose between public and private, seems that don´t agree with you.
@felixcanas9446
@felixcanas9446 20 күн бұрын
@@alepunto7404That’s not true. I’m rich, I earn more than seven times the average salary in Spain, I never had a private insurance. Everytime I needed health care I’ve been atended by our national health service with good results, high technology and nice human asistence . Even my brother needed a lungh transplant and was succesfully fulfilled paying CERO euro. Compare that to USA. And do not lie about socialist politicians, thanks to them we have this incredible public service. Conservative parties don’t believe so much in our system and always try through low investment in public services to push people into private insurances wich is like shooting your toe.
@alepunto7404
@alepunto7404 20 күн бұрын
​@@felixcanas9446 Sorry, but half of your comment is not true, and the other half is you talking about your particular case. I´m talking about statistics. 82% of public workers in Spain that have the possibility of choose between public and private healthcare, choose private (data from 2021). Rich people don´t go to public hospitals, they go to private clinics, here and abroad. Socialist politicians when need healthcare, go to private clinics (like Carmen Calvo at Clinica Ruber, or Dolores Delgado at Clinica Cemtro). Basically anyone that can afford private healthcare, choose private over public, even if that implies paying both, as paying public healthcare in Spain in mandatory. If your brother paid cero euros, that doesn´t mean that healthcare is free. It is not. If your brother paid nothing, it means that other people were forced to pay the treatment of your brother with taxes. Because that argument that says that in Spain healthcare is free and expensive in the USA, if you think a little about it, makes no sense at all. ¿What do you mean, that doctors and nurses do not have a salary in Spain? ¿Hospitals do not require maintenance? All those things are paid by all of us with taxes. The wrong picture of healthcare being "free" or cheap in Spain comes from the fact that the state takes half of the salary of everyone even before that salary reaches the worker, complemented with all the rest of different taxes (over 100!) that the state uses to squeeze us. So no, services like healthcare or education are not free or cheap in Spain, we are just forced to use the ones that the policians decide. They took away our freedom to choose. Also, you seem to mix up "public" with "universal". A service guaranteed to everyone is an "universal" service. A "public" service is just a service controlled by politicians. And this is why private healthcare or private education are always better than public ones. Because private services are managed by professionals of that sector, but public services are managed by politicians, wich are usually corrupt, inept, and they only care about themselves. But it is totally possible to have private universal healthcare, or private universal education (like in the nordic countries). We don´t benefit from having public services, the only beneficiaries from services being public are the politicians, as they use this power for their political goals. And you should learn a little history. The public health system in Spain exists since 1908, so no, we don´t have it thanks to socialists. That is another lie coming from the PSOE, like when they say that they "invented feminism" (yes, they said that).
@josepved6287
@josepved6287 20 күн бұрын
@@alepunto7404y porqué no te largas a estados Unidos y nos dejas en paz, allí tendrás tooooda la sanidad privada que quieras. No se a que estás esperando?
@robert111k
@robert111k 19 күн бұрын
@@felixcanas9446, so you are rich, my widow neighbor is poor, and both of you paid the same amount of money for your brother's operation when you buy your daily bread, am I wrong? And that's justice, according to you, right?
@YasminYoruba
@YasminYoruba 16 күн бұрын
There’s too many Americans moving to Spain lol
@Bernard-Shakey
@Bernard-Shakey 13 күн бұрын
Yeah, it should at least be as difficult for an American to move to Spain as it is for a Spaniard to move to the US. I doubt a Spaniard could move to the US on a digital nomad visa.
@gabrielanaya677
@gabrielanaya677 7 күн бұрын
@@Bernard-Shakeyactually USA is open borders we have millions of immigrants coming here every year.
@Bernard-Shakey
@Bernard-Shakey 7 күн бұрын
@gabrielanaya677 I know that. And Spain has an open border too. As an American, you could just come in on a holiday visa and stay there. The issue is then being illegal, which nobody would want. My point was the *legal* methods of gaining a work visa are easier USA->Spain than in the opposite direction
@ItsComingRome79
@ItsComingRome79 4 күн бұрын
too many SOUTH Americans moving to Spain. There, fixed it for you
@almafiorella
@almafiorella 6 күн бұрын
Do the video in Spanish, you have to speak Spanish now
@ItsComingRome79
@ItsComingRome79 4 күн бұрын
ju need to learn deeee inglish, a ver!
@bov.2843
@bov.2843 6 күн бұрын
Very nice honest dude, sincerely I hope it works out once the honeymoon phase goes away. Definitely too quiet speech compared to annoying background music that's buzzing over...
@adriancrespo9975
@adriancrespo9975 2 күн бұрын
I am spaniard. This video is highly unacurate. Many thousands of people are leaving the country because of unemployement. The country is virtually at bankruptcy
@tromau1
@tromau1 Күн бұрын
UNITED STATES NOT IS AMERICA, AMERICA IS THE WHOLE CONTINENT, FROM CHILE TO ALASKA. YOU SHOULD SAY FROM U.S TO SPAIN , OR FROM NORTH AMERICA TO SPAIN , DO NOT BE IGNORANT
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