Why Americans are FLEEING to Spain
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Күн бұрынThere's a lot of talk in the press about Americans leaving the US to set up life elsewhere. I speak to 5 Americans who have recently moved to Spain to find out why they left the US and how life is here!
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@spainrevealed Жыл бұрын
Hola! 👋 This is my first video about people's experiences of moving to Spain. Let me know if you'd like to see more of this type of content. Hope you enjoyed it. 👇🏽
@reginapolo3357 Жыл бұрын
Yes! Mi amigo. I am in love with Andalucía. Andalucía es embrujante! I like Seville the most. Gracias!
@redademe Жыл бұрын
Yes please though I'd like to see diversified profiles. On this video I clearly see a pattern of white, mostly late career individuals who managed to make the move happen primarily thanks to a secondary EU citizenship which would allow them to work in Spain. The couple from Seattle are wealthy retired techies on a non-lucrative visa so working was probably not part of the plan.
@HarryPujols Жыл бұрын
Hey Blick, I moved to Spain a year ago. To me it was when I realized I’ll never be able to afford a home in the US, that became my last straw.
@Ana-Maria-Sierra Жыл бұрын
Absolutely! I was just about to post a comment to that effect. I’d love to hear from more Americans, of course, and people of all ages and from those who have been there longer too. I’m interested to learn how they decided to live where they live vs some other city or town, particularly given the notable variety of geography, language and cultures throughout Spain, from the Canary Islands to Galicia, which I think is such a shock to Americans as they typically know nothing about Spain. This is a great start to a very interesting topic, particularly at this time in history. You brought up Spanish politics, which Americans also know nothing about because American media rarely publishes anything about it and Spain is not viewed as having anything of importance going on. Americans are even unaware that there is a US military base in Spain. They know nothing about Franco and his forever loyal followers. They only endured 4 years of Trump and suffered, so they don’t recognize the enduring wounds left by decades of Franquista rule. (A big reason my folks strongly opposed my remaining in Spain decades ago, the fear of fascism raising its ugly head again.) You mentioned little bits here and there and drew your guests out in an effective way. Very interesting.
@Avi20011 Жыл бұрын
Excellent video, James! I’m laughing at how we (Americans) seem to all have the same apartment here in Valencia 😂
@bsetdays6784 11 ай бұрын
Inflation is far more harmful to individuals than a collapsing stock or property market because it directly affects people's cost of living, which they immediately feel. It is not surprising that the current market sentiment is extremely pessimistic. In today's economy, assistance is critical if we are to survive.
@evitasmith6218 11 ай бұрын
I believe I could benefit from additional assistance because I am having such difficulty navigating the market. Because the majority of my assets have already been sold, I may require some guidance on where to invest my money.
@lucianoboccedi 11 ай бұрын
If you lack market knowledge, your best bet is to seek advice or support from a consultant or investing coach. Contacting a consultant may sound simple, but it's how I've managed to stay afloat in the market and increase my portfolio to roughly 65% since January. It is, in my opinion, the best way to get started in the industry right now.
@adenmall7596 11 ай бұрын
@@lucianoboccedi Please let me know the name of the investment consultant you work with and, if possible, how I can contact them.
@lucianoboccedi 11 ай бұрын
@@adenmall7596 ELEANOR ANNETTE ECKHAUS is my consultant; I met her while watching a CNBC interview and later contacted her. She has since given me entry and exit points for the securities in which I am interested. You can look her up online if you require care supervision. I basically follow her trading pattern and have not been let down.
@africanboi4542 11 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing; I will need all the help I can get because I recently sold some of my assets in order to invest in the stock market.
@TheManCaveYTChannel Жыл бұрын
My wife is from Spain and we are leaving the states in January to Spain. Wish us luck.
@marcasabuena7503 Жыл бұрын
Mucha suerte 🍀
@Juanfernandez-sm8jl Жыл бұрын
Welcome to Spain!! from Málaga!!
@TheManCaveYTChannel Жыл бұрын
@@marcasabuena7503 gracias!!!
@TheManCaveYTChannel Жыл бұрын
@@Juanfernandez-sm8jl thank you Juan!
@ellismeah8110 Жыл бұрын
I read somewhere recently that Spain was one of the best places to live in the world, so should just be fine
@marcellussaunders4200 Жыл бұрын
We moved from Florida beginning of 2020. Can’t think of one negative. We’re very glad we did. Spain is home
@Juanfernandez-sm8jl Жыл бұрын
👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍nice to hear that, Marcellus
@SenorJuan2023 Жыл бұрын
Taxes?
@msvideotime 3 ай бұрын
Tell me how you did to moved to Spain I’m in Florida not happy here never did moved here when I was a teenager
@lenkajf7816 2 ай бұрын
Which city did you choose for yourselves?
@terrybogart589 2 ай бұрын
THE big negative.for.us is taxes. Why we didn't move there.
@louaceveu1925 Жыл бұрын
I came from Spain to California in 1986 and I thought that I was dreaming. A lot of jobs and people worked to live, very affordable housing, small and midsize businesses were easy to establish, concerts and life shows everywhere, the political discussions were very respectful (Everybody was entitle to disagree), many hoods with a sense of community. Nowadays, California it is a shadow of that wonderful life and Spain start looking like the California that I found in 1986.
@sm3675 Жыл бұрын
Have you returned to Spain?
@miguelberdia5511 Жыл бұрын
Yeah the political discussions in Spain are very respectful😂 the most fragmented society in the Western world
@louaceveu1925 Жыл бұрын
@@miguelberdia5511 Go somewhere else and you will see.
@miguelberdia5511 Жыл бұрын
@@louaceveu1925 I have already lived in three other different countries and the societies in all those countries are not at all as polarized as in Spain. I mean Spain is great in so many aspects, but there is so many people in this country that hate each other just because of politics. This doesn't happen in many other countries in Europe.
@hectorsuarez846 Жыл бұрын
@@miguelberdia5511 Except in the USA where is at least 10 times worse. Spain is extremeley civilized politics in comparison. I moved here a year ago and there is no comparison, please.
@marrlena947 Жыл бұрын
I´ve lived in Spain for 10 years and it just gets better n better. Started in Barcelona then bought a house in Andalucia in the mountains. Best decision I ever made. Easy to live on $1000 a month and still go out, have fun and travel. I´ll never go back to the USA.
@baklava6138 Жыл бұрын
What do you do?
@marrlena947 Жыл бұрын
@@baklava6138 I am a writer.
@lloydslichenmyer Жыл бұрын
Interesting! I'm living in Andalucia for work, can I ask which mountain range? I would love to live near these beautiful small mountains some day and still not far from the ocean!
@marrlena947 Жыл бұрын
@@lloydslichenmyer i am in Serón Spain in Almeria province about an hour and a half from Granada and less than an hour to the beaches. Inland Spain is very interesting and better value than the coast.
@startupsstartups5564 Жыл бұрын
Why you moved to Andalucia? In which city in Andalucia?
@TravelingisFREEDOM Жыл бұрын
The problem I see with US citizens moving to places is they make it way more expensive for locals, I am in Costa Rica and we are flooded with them.
@markbrophy5454 3 ай бұрын
When rich people come to your town, they buy goods and services that enrich the locals.
@mq-r3apz291 Ай бұрын
@@markbrophy5454 i mean the rich la ppl shopping at erwhon shows how true that is XDXDXD
@CarlosPerez-zf1uy 3 күн бұрын
@@markbrophy5454 The locals are gone dumbfuck, only a few get the benefits, Valencia my town, is making locals go away to the villages. Rent are ment to be paid only by foreigners because locals can´t not only that, we have gotten more tourist and expats than ever, and poverty is all time high.
@michaelcarey8491 Жыл бұрын
I've lived in Spain 12 years. I've a good job, I have a great work life balance that I would never have had in my home country. Spain isn't perfect but I love the great health system, infrastructure and friendly people. Plus of course the food
@Juanfernandez-sm8jl Жыл бұрын
👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍 and the culture and monuments?? thanks Michael
@ericktwelve11 Жыл бұрын
Dawgs, stop lying, you don't have a work balance, you're surviving because parents paying your bills in Euros😂😂😂😂
@manuelcv2022 3 ай бұрын
the health system has changed a lot since then because the waiting lists are endless, few doctors and many recent immigrants who want to have free services.
@ramonmarrero2001 Ай бұрын
Is the health system good? What is your experience?
@michaelcarey8491 Ай бұрын
@@ramonmarrero2001 where I live the health system is excellent. I never have to wait more than s day or two to see a doctor . Cannot complain.
@MissVioletaOrange Жыл бұрын
I definitely think the experience you have in Spain depends on your level of wealth and the opportunities you are able to create. I've lived here for 23 years and the Spanish labour market is very complex. Let's not romanticize migration, there are pros and cons in every situation. We should always consider privilege when discussing such matters. Spanish people work hard, long hours and their wages depend on the market and sector of employment. There are advantages to living here but it's not as rosy as suggested here.
@marcgarrigosmane166 Жыл бұрын
thank you
@marrlena947 Жыл бұрын
My experience in Spain. after 10 years here, is that it is much much better than I thought it would be.
@welshtoro3256 Жыл бұрын
Completely agree. It hardly needs to be said (but I'm doing so) that thousands of Spaniards emigrate every year for better opportunities.
@marrlena947 Жыл бұрын
@@welshtoro3256 I've lived all over the world and met expats from everywhere. I met very few expat Spaniards. They know it's better in Spain where I live now.
@welshtoro3256 Жыл бұрын
@@marrlena947 Really, there are thousands of Spaniards that live and work in the U.K. My wife is one of them and I work with many others. They all applied for Permanent Residency after Brexit because they know they can't get well paid jobs as easily in Spain. They also make the most of EU Free Movement to work in Northern European countries too. Countries like Germany and Holland are a very attractive option. I love Spain but it's no fun if you can't earn a decent living. I'm not talking about elderly ex-pats (like I hope to be in Spain one day) but working age people. I'm just finishing writing my Comment so have a look and see what you think. It puts my Reply into a bit more context. Peace. WT
@xdemgeo3581 Жыл бұрын
The thing is, these people are living happy lives in Spain because they are still earning American wages.
@markus129 Жыл бұрын
@@MA-ky5bn why?
@3dg3Z Жыл бұрын
Exactly. Spain is a place to avoid right now, at least to work and live here. I get it I've lived in both contries. But the sad fact is that Spain is spiraling down uncontrollably.
@markus129 Жыл бұрын
Still Spain has a higher standars of living and culture is way more frienly but i guess is based on experiecies and your seems like was not the best. Some people adapt better to other environments 😉
@markus129 Жыл бұрын
@@3dg3Z yeah, maybe the people of the video are actors and paid by James 🤣😉
@markus129 Жыл бұрын
@@MA-ky5bn by the way, your are the one coment in a different post that spanish people is not open and difficult to have a relationship hahahaha🤣🤣, maybe is about you, think about it!! 😉
@MaryRay-pl4th Жыл бұрын
Happily retired to Alicante in 2018. We love it here, have a wonderful multinational group of friends. No regrets!❤
@msvideotime 3 ай бұрын
I will be retiring in two years tell me if it worth it or enough with your ss what type of visa you applied for retiree and where about in Spain is affordable plus how long it took you to wait to get your visa buying houses in Spain etc thanks
@CarlosPerez-zf1uy 17 күн бұрын
@@msvideotime Don't, this is not a nursing home.
@cal9112 Жыл бұрын
I am from C anary Islands , married a Japanese, living in Japan and Los Angeles, americans are friendly but they live in completely fear, fear of getting sick , being homeless, gun laws, awful food etc.etc.etc. not to mention all day in the car!!! Felt sorry for them.
@MissRed92837 2 ай бұрын
I moved from Switzerland to the US 6 years ago. I live in fear because of the gun violence, I can’t afford going to a doctor and then all the uneducated people who are brainwashed by cults. It’s too much stress for me. I’m moving away from the US again and I’m looking into moving to Mallorca.
@CarlosPerez-zf1uy 3 күн бұрын
@@MissRed92837 please don´t mallorca is now a zoo, we are so tired of tourist, 260 hotels are gonne be built, 3 per day in Valencia and Mallorca. We need to stop.
@hsavietto Жыл бұрын
My wife and I have been living in Spain for almost 5 years now. For us the honeymoon period with Spain never ended, it even improved. After you learn how to navigate around the normal difficulties that every country has, it's a fantastic place to live. We don't intend leaving ever! And before settling down definitely here we had the opportunity to live and visit other possible countries in Europe to move to and Spain became the obvious choice for us.
@egocelatrixcelatrix2514 Жыл бұрын
Love ❤❤❤ you.
@rfrag78 Жыл бұрын
Do you, your wife or your kids work in Spain, in a Spanish business with spanish salaries? If your answer is a single no, I doubt you still want to live here
@hsavietto Жыл бұрын
@@rfrag78 I don't see your point.
@JomerTB Жыл бұрын
@@rfrag78 I don't see your point either. Negative nancy over here.
@rfrag78 Жыл бұрын
@@hsavietto The point is. Be migrant where are not fully functional inthe host country (No spanish employeer, no payer taxes, living in shared apartment, no residence over 6 months, no census register) they have not moved, they just are long term tourists
@madhavyu Жыл бұрын
I am an American who moved to Valencia from San Francisco four years ago. My cost of living is 1/5th of what it was at a higher standard of living. Also, I wanted to live in a city that is not car-dependent.
@welshtoro3256 Жыл бұрын
I agree that city life in Spain is far superior than most countries (U.K. for me). However, there are ups and downs and Spanish cities are choked with cars. I'm very fond of Spain but we can't be uncritical.
@madhavyu Жыл бұрын
@@welshtoro3256 I completely agree. I am fortunate because I earned and saved in the US but benefit from the low cost of living in Spain. I teach part-time so I spend a lot of time around adolescents and they know the job market for them is dreadful. Where I live in Valencia I have walked or biked almost everywhere and have not needed a car since I have been here. Maybe other parts of Spain are choked with cars but I have never felt that way about Valencia.
@fobbitguy Жыл бұрын
Agree. American in Germany. Not a fan of car dependency.
@x1achilles99 Жыл бұрын
I'm a San Franciscan and want to move to Valencia also!
@tonnyrodrigueznunez Жыл бұрын
do you have to pay taxes in both countries?
@pawel8365 Жыл бұрын
I wonder what the locals think. Rent increase, lack of will to integrate, strain on public services. Similarly many Brit expats moved and created exclaves and we're so proud of not bothering to learn the language. Shameful.
@gundalfx Жыл бұрын
Don’t forget about the gated communities the Scandinavians created in Spain which is another level beyond the Brit’s.
@angelleon7528 Жыл бұрын
@@gundalfx They don't bother us. They live in a bubble and create wealth and jobs. We feel for them. If Spain is so attractive to them, they don't know what they are missing by not socializing with the Spanish. They have a lot to learn about quality of life
@fontantorres3938 Жыл бұрын
Que falta de educación por su parte, mejor estan en su país ADIOS
@apetass123 Жыл бұрын
I’m Scandinavian myself, but if I’ll ever move to Spain, I won’t go near those communities. It’s so weird to me, especially since a good part of them move to Spain because of immigrants who don’t want to integrate in their own countries. What’s Spaniards’ favorite European country? I will pretend that I come from that country and only speak Spanish lol.
@leeklass3907 Жыл бұрын
In the community where parents owned a property it was British, German Dutch , Scandinvian . Brexit has made people from the UK sell up and local economy will suffer as the Brits were the big spenders and lucal businesses will suffer.
@user-st5cs3fq4y 5 ай бұрын
I lived in Spain for four years. It is paradise. A touch of heaven here on earth. I have traveled four continents, forty six states, twenty four countries, and lived and worked in three. By far, the people, the geography, the climate, the Spanish Way of Living life! There is nothing that surpasses it. The "living" of life by the Spanish is the most magical part of everything Spanish. I could go on about the food, the Spanish wines, the desserts, the tapas, the beaches, the mountains, the plateaus, the modern bridges, highways, the amazing historic architecture, the historic architecture, the Flamenco, the hospitality, warmth, the humility, the love that I felt from most every Spanish citizen was why I am retiring there to spend 'mi vida en paz.'
@user-st5cs3fq4y 5 ай бұрын
It is so refreshing to see the Spanish flag waving in the background. I do not remember many flags or national pride when I lived there. Of all the peoples of Europe, the Spanish should be incredibly proud of who they are and become from what they overcame after Franco's death. !Viva Espana!
@user-st5cs3fq4y 5 ай бұрын
I put two historics when I meant to say modern, and historic architecture...
@yordanosbekele9255 15 күн бұрын
How is Spain for blacks? Portugal was beyond my imagination when I visited last year. Very friendly and modest people.
@user-st5cs3fq4y 15 күн бұрын
@@yordanosbekele9255 Amazing! Black people, in many ways, have an almost celebrity status; in France and many Northern European countries. The Spanish respect virtuous and honest people. Anyone who has good morals has an excellent chance of doing well and gaining their respect and trust. Make sure you contact the American and Spanish consulate to acquire any paperwork that must be done before leaving America. We had to return to America to do some necessary paperwork for doing business over there. The consulates are most helpful and will provide you with all the legal information for working and doing business abroad.
@sbkpilot1 Жыл бұрын
Heathcare above 50 in the US is about $1000/month. In addition, many insurance companies simply deny claims for frivolous reasons so it isn't uncommon for people who get sick to end up bankrupt since there isn't any accountability for the insurance companies.
@NoxSuperNova 11 ай бұрын
Can't they just save money instead of paying healthcare? How does that work?
@Boli4161 10 ай бұрын
@NoxSuperNova It does not work. My father had a heart condition, which cost the insurance over $80,000. There is no way people are able to save 100k in a few years. My mother had an accident and broke her foot, surgery needed. Total cost, over 40k... It's just impossible to save for health needs/emergencies
@Mr11ESSE111 5 ай бұрын
because of that its better to save there and then get away in Spain,Portugal and some other similar EU countries@@Boli4161
@mediterraneanworld 3 ай бұрын
You know it is like $200 just for a regular doctor's visit if you can see one without being in their system. @@NoxSuperNova
@minigrande1939 21 күн бұрын
The USA works upon a capitalist ideology.profit before people . collect healthcare is seen as a form of communism.
@karenjohnson6667 Жыл бұрын
One of the most inspiring videos I've watched about moving to Spain as I plan (hope) to move back to Spain in a year. Please make more videos like this, especially one in Madrid, my preferred destination although not so popular with American expats retiring to Spain. Mil gracias!
@JT-qr4ws Жыл бұрын
Please come to Vigo to speak to people who have moved here. I am English but there are many people of different nationalities here. No enclaves! We have all fallen in love with the city and Galicia. The people, the food, the culture, the fiestas and the absolute delight of being so welcome.
@TheHighlycaff Жыл бұрын
I’ve watched 99% of your vids, loved this one. More please. You were my inspiration (became tapa’s obsessed) to visit last year for an incredible 5 week trip. Coming again for 2 weeks. Hoping my wife gets on the retire to Spain train!
@IRSA1 Жыл бұрын
Very interesting.This illustrates clearly that the only way to feel at ease within a new culture is to be willing to integrate and reach out beyond your comfort bubble, both practically and mentally.
@southcoastinventors6583 Жыл бұрын
Trust me they do not they recreate the US as best they can where they live and barely speak Spanish it is show for the camera. They come because it a great city to live near the beach and it hasn't become overcrowded like Barcelona plus the people there only are taking a small pay cut since they are either retired or work remotely.
@cortijobull73 Жыл бұрын
Andalucia was home for 10 years. Off grid on the side of a Sierra Nevada Montain, best years of my life.
@richatlarge462 11 ай бұрын
So why did you give up that life?
@cortijobull73 11 ай бұрын
@@richatlarge462 2008 was a major economic downturn and it became very difficult to earn a living. I had two young children and the States seemed like my only hope. It all worked out!
@eugenioolazabal1867 Жыл бұрын
Loved this video. I'm thinking about it for sure. Excellent interviews with your guests. Each story had a different angle to consider.
@cmacmenow Жыл бұрын
This video has been so timely and encouraging to watch. Loved and enjoyed all the participants you interviewed. I am thinking of moving to Spain (from Belfast)next year and Valencia - I have been there before- is top of the list. Loved the city and the culture, it's got so much to offer and on so many levels. The vlog theme /concept of interviewing new Spanish inhabitants is a terrific extension to your food and drinks videos. I would highly recommend that you do some more along these lines.They will be in even greater demand in the coming months and years.Love to you,Yoly and baby Lucia. C.J. (Belfast)
@nellycastro4482 Жыл бұрын
Hi James, one time we met you two in the center of Madrid. We have been watching your videos for long time before we wanted to move to Valencia. Now after 9 months living here, it was nice to see you making a video from Valencia. I love this video because you showed what is like to move here and l love to see the families that just like mine is trying to find a place in the Spanish society. Anyways, I hope you come back to make more stories like this. It is a great topic.
@michaelmoran6671 Жыл бұрын
Qué buen video! Thanks James. This makes me look forward even more to retiring in Andalucia in three years. We already have a small apartment there and we really enjoy every minute of our time there in an almost 100% Spanish community. For me its the people, the weather and the place. The lower cost of living is also a bonus. Muchas gracias.
@Juanfernandez-sm8jl Жыл бұрын
Welcome to Andalucía Michael,, 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
@delsiag.7226 Жыл бұрын
Great video James! We were in Valencia in December and loved it. For a few years now we’ve been thinking about moving to Spain. My husbands family originated from Tenerife and my family from mainland Spain. Looking forward to our dream.
@Juanfernandez-sm8jl Жыл бұрын
👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍best wishes, and always welcome, i love Canary Islands!
@alfansof5452 Жыл бұрын
Hola James. Thanks so much for this video. We spent the first half of June last year in Ruzafa, two streets from the market in the video. There was barely anything more satisfying than starting the mornings with a cafe con leche and "curosan"/croissant or pan con tomate at outdoor cafes and bars on virtually every other angled corner. Afternoons had to include a few vermuts con hielo and/or cañas. While the immediate street we were on seemed too "young" for us (72 & 65), for the most part I really like the barrio, proximity and access to public transportation, and walking to so many places. We liked certain neighborhoods we visited and were so-so about others, as can always be expected - nothing is paradise. At this phase in my life, I've been driving for 55 years, and have tired of the near necessity to get on a road to wherever that is. We love the old city feel and features that come with places like Valencia and Madrid, and the simplicity of that lifestyle for we retirees. Living across the street from a Consum, around the corner from a Mercadona, the Ruzafa Mercado and a Chinese Bazar can provide most of what one needs without the "required" vehicle. We were really hoping to like Valencia more than we did, and that was a small disappointment. However, in retrospect, I believe that after my months of pre-visit research, I had oversold both of us on expectations. I'd like to return again and spend additional time there, as we have done and will do again in Malasaña this June. There was so much that I was able to relate to with each of peoples' attitudes and decisions that you visited. A refreshing take, and kudos to those who have decided that a "better" life awaits them on far away shores. From my own distant "porch", if there is any one thing that I would suggest to anyone taking the plunge - don't consider a move with anything less than maybe an A-2 or at least a B-1 language facility. As much as they seemed to enjoy the transition, I think that the Cleveland couple would have benefited greatly from a better understanding of the language. And yes, please continue to profile people who've made the transition, both as relative newcomers, and as you mentioned in the closing minute, once the honeymoon is over.
@Emy53 Жыл бұрын
There are a lot of Americans that are friendly. We talk to everyone.
@welshtoro3256 Жыл бұрын
You guys are great. No need to justify. ❤
@alisong2328 Жыл бұрын
I lived in Sevilla for a few years in my early 20's - that was 40 years ago. The friends I made then are still some if my best friends. We stay in touch snd I try to visit every few years. It used to be rare to find Spanish people in Sevilla who spoke English, but that has changed over the past 25 years. I never experienced the "Culture Shock" they warned us about when I moved to Spain. It was actually harder to move back to the U.S. It's much more of a challenge to connect with people in the U.S. as everything needs to be planned in advance. I had studied Spanish for 10 years when I first moved there (it was my major in college). I could make myself understood pretty well, but understanding the Spanish spoken in Sevilla was a challenge! I'm headed back to Sevilla in 3 weeks for the Feria de abril. I used to know how to dance the Sevillana and had the dress and everything. I feel,incredibly lucky to have been able to live in Spain all those years ago,- maybe I will end up back there when I retire in a few years! 💃🏻🎶🥘🇪🇸
@Juanfernandez-sm8jl Жыл бұрын
Alison es una historia bonita,, como sevillano me siento feliz que te guste mi ciudad y esperas regresar, todos sois bienvenidos espero disfrute de la feria de abril y de los caballos!! 👍👍👏👏😍😍👍👍👏👏😍😍
@juanantonioescalante8627 Жыл бұрын
You will be very welcome again, Alison!
@AlejandroGarcia-gr1jm Жыл бұрын
Felicidades, bienvenida a tú segunda casa. En Sevilla es seguro que te esperán siempre con los brazos abiertos. Saludos desde el cantabrico.
@OneAdam12Adam Жыл бұрын
Retire sooner rather than later so you can enjoy your life. Far too many folks waited and then their bodies weren't in the shape to enjoy it.
@albertomartin7576 11 ай бұрын
Estoy convencido de que si los EEUUses hicieran el esfuerzo y hablasen español, ya no vuelven a los Estados. Encontrarían amigos como nunca.
@Bartrum 11 ай бұрын
For me, it wasn't about fleeing the USA, it was really that I just loved Spain and all it has to offer. It's the the culture, architecture, the food, the music, the climate, and of course the people. It is a bonus that healthcare is so much cheaper and that I feel safer in general walking down the street. I still love the USA, but I just maybe love Spain a little more. :) Also, another point is that there are only 40k Americans living in Spain and there has been an increase of 13% from 2019 to 2021 according to Spain’s national statistics agency (INE), so that's only about an increase of 5k over those 2 years.
@elvisjd710 Жыл бұрын
I’m originally from Honduras, moved to New Jersey as a teenager, did high school here as well as my undergrad, went back to Honduras and lived there for almost 4 years, came back, did my masters in Salamanca, Spain and I am currently working as a high teacher/adjunct college professor. And even though I like here, I miss Honduras but when I am in Honduras I miss it here. I feel like once you lived in different places you learn to be content with where you live but there is always something missing 😢
@joeperrywest Жыл бұрын
Smashing it as always James. Your videos always stir a guttural feeling in me to escape London. It would be good to see a slightly ironic pub crawl video with the best roast dinners, (or fry ups) of Benidorm!! 😂
@rampop4life Жыл бұрын
Thank you James, one of the best videos you have done! Of course it resonates since I am from the states and planning to retire to Spain in a wish it was sooner several years. Really appreciated everyone's comments and honesty. Thanks again James!
@greyesgrey Жыл бұрын
Can you get the papers just like that? 🤯
@rampop4life Жыл бұрын
@Marc Pérez my understanding it's a complicated process, but as long as you follow it and meet the criteria, there shouldn't be a problem.
@greyesgrey Жыл бұрын
@@rampop4life Aha. Well, Spaniards/Euroepans cannot move to the US unless they are from the top 1%. Please do consider this privilege if they are paying for your free health care as a retired person.
@rampop4life Жыл бұрын
@Marc Pérez not quite sure why you feel the need to attack me/others. Part of the process is that we would have to have private insurance, so we are paying for health care. Also, depending on the pension/retirement, if a tax resident, we would pay Spanish taxes. So this isn't a free ride as you suggest. We feel very fortunate to be in a position to do this, and take it very seriously from all perspectives. Sorry you may disagree with Americans or others relocating to Spain. Best regards.
@greyesgrey Жыл бұрын
@@rampop4life If you are conscious about the inequalities between Spain and the US, both economically (poorer) and politically (US sustained the dictatorship and monitored the transition to democracy), to the extend you make sure you are not having poorer people than you pay for your health care and whatnot, that's great and you are very welcome to move to Valencia or wherever. It's just that this video has so much unaware privilege in it... I would have loved for his wife to express her opinion on these cases, or at least have Spanish people say something about how they feel about it.
@elchiquifru Жыл бұрын
That was great. I do look forward to seeing videos of those who have lived there past their honeymoon stage and see where they are in life in Spain. Thank you.
@drguylenegigitree1044 Жыл бұрын
James, I love this new venue and topic for your videos. Well done.
@wendyurquia4034 Жыл бұрын
Bravissimo, James. That follow up video post-honeymoon phase is a great idea.
@helenvwalker7919 Жыл бұрын
I'm in my 8th year of living in Spain. I am still totally enamoured with this beautiful country. I live in Murcia. It is certainly possible to have a good life here for less than a €1000 a month, especially if you can afford to buy an apartment to live in.😊😊😊
@Juanfernandez-sm8jl Жыл бұрын
👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏Helen dice una gran verdad!!
@edetanussanibelser4336 10 ай бұрын
Do you speak spanish?
@helenvwalker7919 10 ай бұрын
Yes. I do.
@georgehale3640 10 ай бұрын
Are you serious? Only Thomas Magnum could live this way without a cent😂
@randeepsingh757 Жыл бұрын
Great video! Really enjoyed your interviews and footage.
@patz6689 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this very informative video! One of the best videos on the subject that I’ve watched. Well done!
@jcaam8094 Жыл бұрын
22 years ago I purchased a home in Galicia which has always been the place for my dream retirement, hopefully next year We will be 80% living there, The US has become everything I have feared it would become politically and culturally.
@gundalfx Жыл бұрын
Where in Galicia?
@jcaam8094 Жыл бұрын
@@gundalfx Noia
@peterlbaldwin511 Жыл бұрын
I enjoyed your video "take" on moving to Spain from an American point of view. I "escaped" from West London to The Costa Blanca 17 years ago and can honestly say that I have not regretted a single day here. Yes, of course there are problems here, just as there are of one sort or another, everywhere in the world. It's just that here I seem to find that problems I face are much more easily resolved, than I found living in the U.K. Perhaps because the stress levels here seem so much less than in many of the more "sophisticated" cultures. Don't get me wrong Spain has an enormously rich and varied history and culture, but somehow te Spanish seem to balance the "work/leisure" aspects of life so much more successfully, than elsewhere. Here the "quality of life" depends more on one's friends and relationships, rather than material possessions. There is a much more relaxed attitude to many aspects of modern life here and thus much less stress, but one has to accept that for many of us, Spain IS A Foreign country. They may do things differently here to what we may be used to, we simply have to adapt ourselves to life here, rather than expect the country to adapt to our expectations. From my apartment I have a decent view of The Mediterranean Sea. This is where one might see Multi million dollar yachts belonging to the International Very wealthy set, or huge villas equally worth millions. The thing is I enjoy the same sun, sea and climate as they do , at a tiny fraction of the price..!!LOL
@Juanfernandez-sm8jl Жыл бұрын
👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍Peter, I loved your story, it's practical and true, that's how I feel, even though I'm from Malaga, the blue of the sea that you see from your terrace is the same Mediterranean that bathes our coasts in Malaga, tell you that I'm planning to buy a apartment in "The Costa Blanca" near my brother so thank you neighbor for your nice comments, riches are in the soul of each one!
@ebenezer4147 Жыл бұрын
Un comentario tremendamente sensato, gracias Peter.
@jonayz8655 Жыл бұрын
Yeah, and whenever your number happens to be up, in 200 years or so, you both, the millionaire and you will be allowed to take the same amount of cash and possesions from this world, which is zero.
@phulanadethal Жыл бұрын
Spanish culture is as sophisticated as they come. At least in the view of us Americans
@pennyyoung2506 Жыл бұрын
@@phulanadethal Most Americans I've met don't have an opinion about Spanish culture, or experienced it and disagree 🤷🏼♀️
@blasco500 Жыл бұрын
Your videos are so entertaining to watch and very interesting at the same time. The editing and rhythm in this video are just perfect :) Congrats
@estebanvillar3431 10 ай бұрын
Such a great video! As a spaniard living in the states long term I have to say that both countries have their pros and cons. My balance leans towards Spain, but the US is great for living as well. Thanks so much for putting this together!
@ScipioAfricanus_Chris Жыл бұрын
We lived in Spain for five years and just moved back to the U.S. last month. I am already counting the days until we return. Spain is amazing!
@MikeNouraei Жыл бұрын
My wife and I visited Valencia the Summer before Covid; and had visited Barcelona the prior year. We were trying to lock down on where we wanted to retire to. After visiting Alicante post Covid, we realized that we didn’t like Valencia because of unfriendliness of its local population. Something that we did not observe in Barcelona; However we had to rule out Barcelona too due to being unaffordable. We finally ended up selecting Alicante; and its Playa de San Juan de Alicante to be more precise as our favorite spot to settle down. Above said, we did love all cultural aspects of Valencia and we’ll definitely go back there to enjoy it more…
@MikeNouraei Жыл бұрын
@Paseos por Madrid Sorry, saw your question now… yes, we do speak Spanish as we lived in Madrid as students for two and a half years back in the eighties… our Spanish is rusty now, but will hopefully come back to us after a few months when we are there…
@annetteguzman923 Жыл бұрын
Hispanic-American here, I’m considering Spain as a place I’d like to move to. This is inspiring and helpful!
@PolarisMidnightSoldierLux Жыл бұрын
Puerto Rican American here, I'm happy to see other Hispanics considering Spain! I'm set on Valencia for my study abroad program and then to move there! 👍
@victorlamberty8132 Жыл бұрын
@@PolarisMidnightSoldierLux Hola Penny desde PR, que partes de Valencia recomiendas para rentar|vivir. Tengo presupuestado para vivir como 10 Mil x mes. Estuve en la ciudad ahora en enero 2023. Gracias anticipadas
@elvisherrera12 Жыл бұрын
As a Hispanic-American I completely agree. Currently trying to get my Masters in Spain.
@Juanfernandez-sm8jl Жыл бұрын
@@victorlamberty8132 entiendo que tienes 10,000 dólares por mes?? no necesitas tanto un buen apartamento de 800 a 1000 dólares 2 o 3 habitaciones, cocina, living-room, 2 baños, en una buena zona, mas comida, transporte, vestido, etc 500 dólares!! suma 300 dólares por cada nueva persona mas, 1,500 + 300 es dos personas, suerte
@victorlamberty8132 Жыл бұрын
@@Juanfernandez-sm8jl Gracias, que zonas sugieres como buenas!
@martonmanyai8528 Жыл бұрын
I really appreciate your videos. Last Saturday I visited Toledo, and had a blast, I took notes from your Toledo video and visited 6 out of 7 locations you covered there. ❤
@christopherwright8600 Жыл бұрын
Great video James! I reckon a series of videos about people in different stages from honeymoon, mid stage to long term residents like yourself would be cool.
@roxpr2000 Жыл бұрын
Would like to see a part 2 of this video with the same expats a few years down the line. Or a video with other Americans who have spent a few more years living in Spain. Really enjoyed this!
@levrejanovinsky8889 Жыл бұрын
Love this video, thank you so much for giving this perspective
@wellnessbum Жыл бұрын
Love that you did this video! I'm 3 months in and am still in the honeymoon phase, but also find myself questioning living here, similar to David and Patrick. The hardest part for me has been coming from the US Spain has been socially exhausting at time since everyone is so social and out and about... it's a getting used to process for me! But also something I love about Spain and have always admired about the culture here. I luckily moved to Madrid knowing the language and having a small community here and it can still be challenging. Everyone shared such great advice in this video and made a lot of how i am feeling now very normal. 😊
@britslivinginspain Жыл бұрын
Great video. One of us (Helen) has been here for 20 years, myself (Andy) 8. We disagree with some of the comments, but it is down to each person to make their own way. I took a 75% pay drop when I moved in 2014. My quality of life is better, and I've managed to have some great holidays - both nationally and internationally. Helen is now co-owner of 2 businesses, so anything is possible here, this wouldn't have happened in the UK.
@James-qn4dy Жыл бұрын
Wow, good for you!
@Lisamakes Жыл бұрын
We are Canadians who initially moved to Spain (just outside of Barcelona) for a year, but ended up staying. It’s been almost four years now. We have scaled back our home size, we don’t have a car, and live a walking lifestyle. Our decision had nothing to do with dissatisfaction with Canada, except the weather! Our kids go to private school, which is our biggest expense. I am starting to work here, and the wages are certainly lower. In Catalunya you can’t go to school in Spanish, so they have been slower to learn, but they’re getting there. I am now pretty fluent, and my husband can fully communicate. We are part of the community- I sing with a local choir, my husband plays padel every day, for example. It’s a beautiful life, and our kids are getting an amazing experience that has changed their outlook for good. Nothing is perfect, but we are very happy here. That said, I don’t see my kids living here as adults because of the job situation.
@ivannipaidea970 Жыл бұрын
Y justo habéis ido a parar a la ciudad más peligrosa de España... En otros sitios hay más calma. Y si, el mercado laboral español es un desastre
@OneAdam12Adam Жыл бұрын
Like has been said by many You don't move to Spain to get rich but you do get to live in Spain. Really live.
@mannyy266 11 ай бұрын
You wonder if Americans as well as Canadians would be able to move or retire in cheaper countries if the American dollar doesn't have that high value in proportion to other countries like Asia, Africa, and many other countries. Not that many of them don't have savings but even for those with savings it would be hard. Because the American dollar is more than triple times sometimes up to 50 times the value of the money in the countries I mentioned. Also, besides the social problems happening as they say the reasons are, they are so used to convenience. We all wish to have that life, but nothing is permanent as we see, the American Dream is on the decline.
@Lisamakes 11 ай бұрын
@@mannyy266 the Canadian dollar to the Euro is not favourable at all. However, every day costs like food, cell phone, and insurance are quite a bit cheaper.
@ivannipaidea970 11 ай бұрын
@@calaveracode4235 hoy por hoy... No hay muchas más peligrosas en España ¿alguna ciudad costera de Andalucía? Y tampoco...
@javiergonzalezs8785 Жыл бұрын
Buen vídeo, me ha gustado. Hay muchos sentimientos detrás del deseo, o la necesidad, de cambiar de país. En este caso son familias bien estructuradas, con poder adquisitivo y un buen nivel cultural que tendrán más facilidades para integrarse. En cualquier caso, cualquier persona que viene de buena fe es bien recibida en este país increíble.
@alexandregoncalves4337 Жыл бұрын
Por Favor Espanha nunca deixas de ser Espanha, abraço dum Portuguese.
@juancarlosalonso5664 Жыл бұрын
🇪🇸❤️🇵🇹
@cal9112 Жыл бұрын
Love you irmaos do portugal
@lanocheoscura1995 Жыл бұрын
Portugal:Os❤
@Juanfernandez-sm8jl Жыл бұрын
Un fuerte abrazo a mis hermanos portugueses desde Málaga!! os quiero Portugal!!😍😍😍😍😍😍
@user-bk9ls2se7f Жыл бұрын
¡ Portugueses, no dejen de ser Portugal!
@Garcwyn Жыл бұрын
Interesting to see the deep divide of the USA splashing unto another countries. In this case migrating to Spain is politicised to the extent that it’s often considered a “liberal” choice because of the narrow white middle-class view of the interviewees. The reality is that they themselves don’t really get what’s going on. Spain is as divided and politicised as the USA, if not more, but the vibe and the quality of life is different (better) because the social contract is different. What is that social contract? healthcare is universal and free at the point of access, the labor market is heavily regulated, and safety is high perhaps, but not only for this reason, because owning a gun is bloody hard. Those are political choices and with all their warts they make a huge, huge difference. Call it as you want: that Spain is less “free” than the USA… fine. I can accept that. But mind you there are plenty of people that privilege their quality of life over the sense of freedom and this is a perfectly legit choice. Nothing to do with being liberal or not. And this social contract is shared across most main parties btw so it’s unlikely to change although with what’s going on with certain political parties I wouldn’t bet my house on this. Then you have elements that Spain has inherited for good or for bad that are conducive to that quality of life. First it’s the weather, nothing to do about it. It just exists. Second is the urban planning (which is not unique to Spain but more of a european trait) which enjoys the fact that European cities are way more compact that American ones because they were not designed around the use of cars. Car-centric cities truly creates wastelands devoid of any soul and character. NYC and SF are such great cities because you could get around and live without necessarily having a car. Finally, if you take all the above is the culture that emerges from all these. Because nobody in their right mind expects too much from the labor market people work to make a living. Neurosis is very low because your health doesn’t depend on having a job or not, there is no such a thing as a rat race, and cities generally are very safe. All these promotes a level of connections with your community, with your neighbours, with the guy that sells you the tomatoes around the corner, that are completely alien to the vast majority of Americans. But let’s not fool ourselves. All these happen with the same political s***show that you can see anywhere else in the West these days. Please don’t let your political bias to blur the real underlying reasons that explain the differences between Spain and the USA. As I believe I proved above, it cannot (only) be the level of political tensions, political divide, political x, that we are witnessing
@marcgarrigosmane166 Жыл бұрын
THANK YOU.
@angelleon7528 Жыл бұрын
@@marcgarrigosmane166 Perfecto, no puedes hacer una lectura social más certera en menos espacio, de España. La polarización que sufrimos (interesada), amenaza si no le ponemos remedio, con destruir la paz social de un país privilegiado en muchísimos aspectos.
@AngelOliva302 Жыл бұрын
Very well said!
@cristinacarrion1413 Жыл бұрын
Excellent 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
@jonayz8655 Жыл бұрын
Whatever, but our Congress hasn't still being taken by a mob leaded by sitting bull in steroids. The political divide here is at a much lesser level than in the US and other countries, and a great deal is being provoked from abroad either from new ways of doing politics (the trumpism of VOX) or the postmodernism of Podemos, or even direct intervention of foreign powers (the Troika forcing Zapatero to change the constitution, Putin meddling in Catalonia). Most of it is pure façade and marketing, but unfortunately, many people take it too seriously.
@fortunato.s Жыл бұрын
Another well made video 👏👏👏 This has hit at the right moment for me....I will be in Valencia Jul-Oct and hope to start looking into the various visa options while there. Looking forward to your next course. Wishing you continued success!
@jlabe Жыл бұрын
Llevate un abanico
@alexcaz4833 Жыл бұрын
It’s funny, I’ve been thinking about moving to Spain for the last few years. I visited Madrid in 2019 and thought to myself “I could see myself living here”. My parents are from Mexico so I was raised speaking Spanish at home. I really enjoyed using Spanish as my primary language while in Madrid. I felt at home while in Madrid. I’m planning on returning to Spain this September for a longer stay to explore more cities. I’ll definitely be gauging all my options for a possible move to Spain. Thank you so much for this video! I found it at just the right time in my life.
@Anyatash123 Жыл бұрын
So if your parents are from Mexico then you are Mexican, right? Haha isn’t easier to say I am of Mexican origin living in Canada or USA then my parents are from Mexico, you are not? 😂
@josediegodaponte4570 Жыл бұрын
We hope you will join us. Everybody is welcome. I visit a lot of countries , and Madrid is one of the best cities in the world to live. Besides the politicians we have.
@alexcaz4833 Жыл бұрын
@@Anyatash123 Lol! Well you are right, if we want to be literal. I am of Mexican origin born and raised in the US. So you could say I am Mexican-American or I am Chicano (literally speaking). 😁
@Anyatash123 Жыл бұрын
@@alexcaz4833 that is correct, American is a continent not a country and Mexico, Canada , Argentina are actually americans. Peoples believe that americans are only the people who are born in USA , you might be surprised that not only citizens from the US are American but all the people across the southern border are also Americans and people from the north border are Americans. Americans can be from Europe, Africa , Mexico , Asia but not a Native American which are really Americans apaches, Navajos, Mayanas etcetera. My point is that you are Mexican as well as your parents but as same times you are Americans as well as you partners because America is a continent and not a country like USA😉😊
@alegp97 Жыл бұрын
i would generally recommend to visit the most that you can. Im from Granada and its lovely here for many reasons but i see myself living in Asturias. Dont tell that to many people, its our secret. Asturias is a jewel.
@pum00 Жыл бұрын
Muy buen vídeo, te felicito. Quiero pedirte que por favor no te centres sólo en las zonas geográficas de siempre y des a conocer las menos visitadas de España, como Extremadura donde viven muchos extranjeros como los del vídeo. Un abrazo!
@Kazaii64 Жыл бұрын
Great vid, James. Really gives a lot to think about, when it comes to moving to Spain vs staying in Canada.
@spainrevealed Жыл бұрын
Cheers Mark!
@mrthye290 Жыл бұрын
I am from Valencia but I live in California since 2017. I also had the honeymoon period when I moved here. I think it has to do with embracing all the good stuff that is different from what you had before. Now, after 5 years I really miss the social connection and the life style that I had in Valencia. Things like walking to places, the last minute plans to meet friends and family, having friends at the workplace, the length of days because there are more appropiate hours to do plans. But when I am back to Valencia I will try to bring back with me the routines here that keep you well rested (Spain can be exhausting because there's always an opportunity to do things), I will miss the national parks, the amazing landscapes and the easy-to-find wildlife. I will for sure miss my paycheck (LOL) and some food that we don't have so good in Spain like corn or beef.
@Sunshine-zm1fx Жыл бұрын
My husband and I moved from California to Barcelona, and we love the amazing food over here in Spain. But I agree with you about the corn. Europe doesn't have the nice sweet corn that the USA does.
@robert111k Жыл бұрын
Have you ever heard of El Capricho, a beef specialized restaurant in León?
@etherealtb6021 Жыл бұрын
True, as an Angelino, you can't do last minute plans. All of my friends are 40 minute drives away - I opposite directions! 😊
@SERGUMUM Жыл бұрын
I come from Valencia province and I love my country, said that I have lived in the UK and I loved it, I just have to returned to Spain to take over some farming land so now I am back playing as a farmer. Valencia is a great town, the but for me is that weather is to good. I like the overcast and rainy sceneries of Northern Spain or the British Isles, but just a question of taste.
@rolflin Жыл бұрын
Beef? En serio? Pues será por Valencia porque en el norte hay una carne estupenda sin nada que envidiar
@gabriellarosa5015 Жыл бұрын
Buenos días!! I got to say something... this video was AMAZING !!!!! Loved to hear their stories!
@0xTomasMartin Жыл бұрын
Our daughter was born in Pais Vasco and we are not in crippling debt, she can go to school without fear of being shot. We can go to markets without fear of violence. Our daughter can have a childhood where she can walk around and explore the woods like we did as kids. Spain is not perfect, Europe is not perfect. But the quality of life beats the US in every way but convenience. We live in an actual community. We have access to fresh grown food, local meat and dairy.
@Juanfernandez-sm8jl Жыл бұрын
👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 thanks Thomas for sharing experience!!
@alannadupont6772 Жыл бұрын
@@moltderenou he's talking about the experience there now. A lot of Spanish blood was taken to hear in 2023 that there is peace in Basque Country. I'm Spanish and lived in Madrid in the worst ETA times so I can say : I'm happy people feel safe.
@edurvevtx7319 Жыл бұрын
@@moltderenou How much hate! ETA left guns 10 years ago, and only Spanish military , policies and some politicians were in danger. The ETA objectives were very specific and concrete , so there was a big difference with the thousands and indiscriminste mass shots of US where everybody has guns
@diegoapalategui579 Жыл бұрын
@@alannadupont6772 I was living in San Sebasgian in the worst ETA days and i had to move to Madrid to be able to be free and alive. You speak of MAdrid as it was Guipuzcoa? It was nothing in comparison. The experience there is not a free one for us yet. NAtionalism is still alive and toxic. .
@sm3675 Жыл бұрын
@@moltderenou Can you explain? What is wrong with Basque country?
@sailstomars Жыл бұрын
We are currently in the process of becoming Spanish dual-citizens. My Abuela's side of the family is Spanish, on my moms side. Our family is Cuban though! I grew up and live in Vancouver, Canada. I love my home here in Canada. BUT i'm so excited for our journey to Spain. Sometimes the lifestyle here makes me feel isolated and specifically since pandemic times I feel it more than ever. Excited to explore if the Spanish lifestyle will connect us to living life more fully! :) Love your videos!
@Juanfernandez-sm8jl Жыл бұрын
Cubanos son hermanos y siempre bienvenidos!!👍👍👏👏😍😍👍👍👏👏😍😍
@phulanadethal Жыл бұрын
I’m also originally from Cuba. I lived in the US for over four decades, and I recently opted for the Spanish citizenship as well, my father is from Asturias.
@kling8460 Жыл бұрын
Spain doesn’t allow dual citizenship though
@sailstomars Жыл бұрын
“Dual citizenship is permitted for all Spaniards by origin, as long as they declare their will to retain Spanish nationality within three years of the acquisition of another nationality“
@sailstomars Жыл бұрын
Exciting! Did you move to Asturias? How long was the process for you? :)
@SergioRPerez Жыл бұрын
Hola, Peruvian-American leaving in beautiful Durango, Colorado. I love it here, great outdoors all year around, nice people, small town but there are things I really dislike about living in the States. The Live to work mentality is so real in the US, second, school shootings, when you have children at school age this is a real concern and third, the whole issue of the health system. If you get ill in the US, it doesn't matter how good is your insurance policy. You will deal with a lot of financial issues.
@SergioRPerez Жыл бұрын
@@Im.not.abdool Lo que alguna vez fue el imperio Español en términos geográficos es increíble de imaginar. Colorado, otro nombre en Español.
@cesarbahar786 3 ай бұрын
Hi James, I love your video of Valencia with your new friends from the US. I as well would like to retire from the US someday, and live half of my time in Spain 🇪🇸 Great video thank you. 🤗🥰
@SteveCampen Жыл бұрын
Very interesting content, we have been here, Granada Province, for six years moving from the UK it was a culture leap but we love it.
@Tech-vn1jv Жыл бұрын
Great video, I enjoy all your Spain videos, great job. Unlike most people on this planet, I was forced to leave Cuba at 13, I can almost live any where on this planet, just not too cold. I lived in Spain as a kid, me moving to Spain will be like moving to the next neighborhood, Im in the States since I left Spain. Spain is such a beautiful country with quality people, pura vida.
@Tech-vn1jv 7 ай бұрын
@@euskoferre Hello, moving to another country is not that easy, still working here in Texas. Thank you for the thought though. Gracias.
@adamcole4808 Жыл бұрын
Great interviews. That last couple really need to go to the fish market, that's one of the best bits of living in Spain and especially a city like ValenciaL LOVE the fish markets in Palma where I live.
@Juanfernandez-sm8jl Жыл бұрын
🐂🐂👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏me too!!
@Marciap17 Жыл бұрын
Great video James. Thank you ❤
@thesisterstravel2069 Жыл бұрын
Love your new content James!..hope you can do more of this..by the way, Greetings from SD Cali💙
@bash_content Жыл бұрын
Just moved from Moscow to Barcelona. Happy to discover your channel! And I love your sense of humour!
@josefinagarcia4843 Жыл бұрын
I moved to Madrid with my son in September 2022. Leaving behind an America where I could no longer identify with its values was definitely a driving force in my decision to retire here. I lived in Miami most of my life since immigrating from Cuba when I was a child. Madrid is one of the greatest cities in Europe. The people are incredibly friendly, cultural events are always going on, and the cost-of-living is a lot less than in Florida. Coordinating the move and getting the residency was brutal, but now that I’m finally here , living in the center of Madrid, I have not 1 ounce of regret, and I will never go back to the US even though I think of myself as American, I no longer identify with a culture striving to go backwards 50 years.I don’t want to fight the same fights I fought 40 years ago. Retiring here is one of the best decisions I have ever made.
@c_alez Жыл бұрын
Madrid has a great leader running the city. She is Isabel Diaz Ayuso.
@davidwalz94 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely right Josefina. I left Holland for Madrid centro around the same time as you did as well. No regret at all, it's one of the best cities in the world
@auradb1140 Жыл бұрын
@@c_alez 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤦🏻♀️
@tatianaschoenfield9819 4 ай бұрын
Not clear what you didn’t like about living in the USA but I hear that the Biden administration definitely has spiraled down the country…
@prajjwal1010 Жыл бұрын
The vibe of your videos are next level💫❤️
@davidwatts968 Жыл бұрын
What a great video James. I watch your channel all the time and they are all interesting and this one is so highlighting what I think is going to be increasing. I have property in Spain and this video will make alot of people want to immigrate to Spain including me. Well done
@flowergirl4652 Жыл бұрын
Yes, more videos like this please. I think it would be interesting to hear from people who have moved to Spain and lived there for a while!
@Lynnieaiz Жыл бұрын
I’ve lived almost 9 years in madrid and I do remember that phase. Im from Houston Texas. I would participate in one of your videos. But having the life experience of going through culture shock the pandemic and reverse culture shock. I’ve been through it but I believe it’s a cycle.
@bowiefb Жыл бұрын
loved this vid James!
@vajt34 Жыл бұрын
James, excellent video as always. Great idea about asking expats why they decided to move to Spain, especially Americans since everyone always sees America as the place to migrate to instead of the other way around. I'm curious if you are able to list the average monthly expenses for the individuals that you interviewed to get a sense of the cost of living? Even better if they can give a quick breakdown by rent, food, healthcare and fun (going out or travel) expenses. That would be fantastic. Keep the awesome videos coming!
@fanjan7527 Жыл бұрын
Cool vid James, thank you for making it. Looking forward to a video with people who have "settled in", for who the hooneymoon phase is over and dare I say, they want to integrate more since now they talking about the issues Spain face. I live in South Africa and keep an eye on Spain and EU news, albeit bit more general, given I want to relocate, however having lived in my home country all my life (41 years) I do see small signs of things that can turn bad if not paid attention to, not just in Spain but in the EU.
@welshtoro3256 Жыл бұрын
Exactly. Spain is facing some very serious issues once you get past the impression of how fantastic it's supposed to be. I've been commenting on pro Spanish channels for years about how people think their holiday experience is not the same as living and working there. There are a lot of serious considerations to make before opting for what appears to be a 'wonderful lifestyle'. People in Spain have to endure all the humdrum experiences as everybody else.. WT
@jonayz8655 Жыл бұрын
@@welshtoro3256 Yes we all know you love bashing on Spain but you should consider saying the truth about your own country. What about the pensioners loosing their pensions?, the high inflation (11,1%), while in Spain is (3.3%), empty shelves in the supermarkets, traffic jams everywhere, (30km long at Dover) difficulties to find fuel at petrol stations, interest rates at 4.25%, (3.5% in Spain and the EU). You should check the beam in your eye before talking about the straw in your neighbor's
@welshtoro3256 Жыл бұрын
@@jonayz8655 I don't know why you think I bash Spain. I spend as much time as I possibly can in my home in Spain. Love the place. I'm really not interested talking about the U.K on a site dedicated to things Spanish. I'll do that on sites discussing U.K issues.
@yutubetom Жыл бұрын
My wife and I are seriously considering leaving the US for many of the same reasons. My grandfather was a Spaniard, so I hope that helps. Plus, we are nearing retirement age, and won't have to worry about getting jobs there. We will be visiting Madrid this month!
@KaratePath Жыл бұрын
Your grandpa was Spanish, not Spaniard
@johndeleon8741 Жыл бұрын
@@KaratePath "Spaniard" is totally correct, you smart ass.
@Alejojojo6 Жыл бұрын
@@KaratePath Spaniard is a common word for Spanish citizen (No offensive in it, as we Spaniards tend to believe). Spanish is a language or someone that speaks it as native.
@Alejojojo6 Жыл бұрын
If you have retirement money from the US, Spain would be a lovely place to be actually. You will have money and no worries concerning jobs etc, so it would be a great life.
@KaratePath Жыл бұрын
@@Alejojojo6 Bueno, yo no soy Español (mi abuelo era Vasco, pero hasta ahí).. pero de Inglés a Español, Español es Spanish... Spaniard vendría siendo como Españolete...
@kimberlythomas1721 Жыл бұрын
James thank you so much for this vlogI really feel like this might be my year I'm so over this place but quality of life is like what it is giving and I think that's what I need no kids single woman but I'm ready And thank you and thank all of the participants.
@SebBrandenberg 9 күн бұрын
Interesting and informative, thank you!
@MallorcaUnderTheSun Жыл бұрын
Another excellent video James - I know some Americans who have move here for many of the same reasons.
@MikeS29 Жыл бұрын
I have dual U.S. and Italian citizenship, and my husband and I are planning to retire in Spain. I found the interviews great, as I am already a subscriber of Erica's channel, and the second and thrird couples resonated with me also. Thanks for doing this, James.
@Juanfernandez-sm8jl Жыл бұрын
Welcome to Spain,, with Italian passport less problem!! 👏👏👏👏👏👏
@sherryherran8546 9 ай бұрын
So you have an EU passport, so you can live in any country within the EU with no problems.
@MissRed92837 2 ай бұрын
@@Juanfernandez-sm8jlI have the Swiss and the US citizenship. Do you think it’s possible for me to move to Spain? I’m disabled and live off of a Swiss disability rent. I have 3500 EUR per month. I hope that should be enough for me to live in Spain (Mallorca).
@mari102158 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video! I love Spain and enjoyed it so much; my dream has always been to move to Spain after I retire. Loved Valencia!
@WaterWaver Жыл бұрын
This was a great video! Different from your usual, but it was really enjoyable
@isabelapeters1308 Жыл бұрын
Hola, me ha parecido interesante el video, lo que me gustaría que pudieras hacer un video de Alcalá de Henares, donde resido y que culturalmente tiene mucho que ofrecer. Gracias por dar a conocer los rincones de España. Un saludo Isabela
@emarte Жыл бұрын
The whole video kept reminding me of the book “The Spanish Craze: America's Fascination with the Hispanic World, 1779-1939”. On another note, I’m Hispanic in the American continent (or what Americans nowadays call “Latino”) and I’d love to have Spanish citizenship. Good thing I’d only have to be living legally in Spain for 3 years to be able to get it.
@mkoschara Жыл бұрын
Wow, this is a great video. My wife and I have been living in Costa Rica now for over four years and are very happy here. Part of our move here was so that she could finish her novel, which she completed and is now available. Obviously, I am very proud of her and glad we made the decision to leave the USA.
@stylistselena Жыл бұрын
I want to move to Spain and have always wanted to visit since the 90s. I think now is the time to go! Thank you for this video.
@pamwolf609 Жыл бұрын
From the US and a part of the reasons definitely was cost of living. But more so, a short visit and we fell in love. Just past 1 year here and still in love. We are learning Spanish and really enjoy the Spanish people, the culture, food and the total amazing experience
@Juanfernandez-sm8jl Жыл бұрын
👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏nice to hear that....
@mediterraneanworld 3 ай бұрын
one of the main things, especially in southern Europe, is life's simplicity.
@Simona_midulcevida 7 ай бұрын
Great video. I spent 3 weeks in Spain - Valencia being one of the cities...going back again for 3 weeks next year. I felt very comfortable and felt very welcomed in every city. My goal would be to move to Spain in the next 3-4 years and will be looking to take your Move to Spain course. Right now...I am learning Spanish with a tutor- In my second year of study.
@cam2683 Ай бұрын
James muchas gracias por hacer y compartir este episodio. Lo he disfrutado mucho. Que tú y tu esposa sigan brillando 😀!
@spainrevealed Ай бұрын
Gracias!!
@elmundoderey2957 8 ай бұрын
Me gustó mucho el vídeo, gracias!
@richardsims3847 Жыл бұрын
I moved from London to a small town in the mountains a 40 minute drive from Valencia eight years ago.Having spent six years in California in the eighties
@josesoria5446 Жыл бұрын
Y yo me pregunto, hasta que nivel están realmente integrados?, o son bolsas de convivientes pero sin una integración clara?, conocen el idioma?, se relacionan con españoles?
@Acastleforyou 2 ай бұрын
Excellent episode! Thank You
@danigonzalez4299 11 ай бұрын
It is true that those waves of expats (usually wealthy ones) are increasing prices for regular citizens. No matter if from the US or working Expats from Europe. That colleague of mine from Paris came to Barcelona in 2019 and rented a flat in the beach side because he wanted to live there. I'm pretty sure he was paying 3 times the regular price, but in his mind and for his salary, that was really cheap compared with Paris. Now the issue with this is that prices increase due to that for US, and we don't have those salaries. That makes locals living in the city almost impossible. Please, once you move somewhere, take your time to see (even if you don't care) what's the reality of the place, what are the REAL prices and don't overpay. It's not only for you to save money, is for the Market to not get Bananas and for us to be able to keep living were we belong. Thanks!
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