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LOVED the drivers license news…I had been driving for fifty years when the reality of my Spanish license came up..and I read perfectly. It was the most traumatic experience of my life. The kid giving me driving lessons basically did not know how to drive.This took place in Jerez.
Not American, and am quite familiar with moving, but still some good tips for anyone considering the move from the U.S. We've been living out of two suitcases each for 8 or so years. I think that's definitely one of the most important tips. You don't need nearly as much as you think you do! It's often much more expensive to bring everything over than it is to replace. The one thing I am not looking forward to is the dining times, as you've described. By 9/10, we're chilling on the couch watching RU-vid and Netflix- not going out to eat! 😂
Yes, perfect time to FREE yourself from the stuff! Back in the states dinner was 4:30 and passed out on the couch by 9:30….Haha. Thank you for watching!
Hi Josh and Vicky, great video as usual, me and my family had just moved to Spain (Murcia) in mid July and we are in the process of buying a house here, summer is so hot but not as humid as where we came from and it has been a great experence living in Spain !!
knowing the language is not only extremely helpfull (and pragmatic) to live in a foreign NOT ANGLO SPEAKING country. It's a sign of respect towards us, a sign of commintment (you are gonna stay so we can be friends, not only a temporal acquaintances) We use to be gratefull and kind and really openmind if you come to us speaking our language. Cheers from Bilbao Gracias por venir y sed muy felices!
Thank you Alex. We definitely agree. English is my second language (for me, I'm Vicky), so I'm learning Spanish but it just takes time. Hopefully gets better soon. 😊 Thank you for watching our video!
We have been doing our research on all the topics you have covered. GREAT VIDEO. Helps reassure others they are on the right track. My greatest worry will be moving and finding the right place. I also need to learn some spanish soon. I know very little. Carmel says hi and loved the Sangria at the end of the Video. She said "Yummmm"
Awesome, looks like it was perfect timing for this video! Don’t worry, you will find the perfect place😁. I’m still really bad at my Spanish, but know some basics. Glad Carmel liked the sangria! Hi back and cheers🍷🍷
Great video guys! We also lived in Spain. A couple notes for your next video. Talk about the different power between USA and Spain. So many folks don't know when they move to Spain their 110 is not 240. Leave all 110 at home!! Also point out you live in the Caledonia area of Spain which is very differnet than the Basque and Andelucia areas. Spend more time on the VISA process. Show folks what is needed to get through the endless red tape. Otherwise, fantastic video!
Another great video . Love the Manna song Josh lol . The laid back atmosphere is one reason we chose Spain as a home away from home ( only a few months out of the years . We live in South Florida where it’s pretty much Caribbean time and my wife came from the Philippines where it’s also laid back . Thanks for the great videos , great content .
Thank you so much! We’re glad you liked the mañana song lol 🤣 We’ve lived many cities that are far from laid back (Seoul, LA..) so we love this laid back vibe in Valencia. So happy to hear that you guys enjoyed our videos. Thank you for watching! 🙏🏼
Regarding lunch. In Valencia you definetly can eat at around 11-12. At that time frame is you are eating the almuerzo, which is more of a mediterranean thing. Almuerzo would be the closest thing to an anglo-saxon lunch break. Valencia has a very strong almuerzo tradition so there are plenty of bars that serve you food at that time frame.
Thanks for the informative video. I appreciate all of the information. (PS I edit and mix for large RU-vid channels and TV shows and one thing I would encourage you guys to do is mix the dialogue a little bit louder and don't use music underneath you when you're speaking. Between the Cicadas and the music it's hard to understand what you're saying sometimes and the focus of all of the information should be dialogue first, environment second. Use music to connect sections but not to underscore dialogue.) Good luck and again thank you for the information!
Hey! You don't know the word merienda, it is the third meal of the day. People have a merienda at cafeterias around 17-18 can be a coffee with milk with some piece of cake, or chocolate with churros or a small bocadillo.
Heya! Just found your channel, and really enjoyed this video! Yall are quite fun and engaging :). I hope to retire in Europe someday, possibly Spain. We're currently in San Diego, CA and can barely afford to live here.
Hi! We’re glad you enjoyed our video! We lived in SoCal, totally understand the crazy cost of living there! Hope you get to retire in Europe! You will love Spain. Thank you for watching!
Nice informative, hilarious, sincere video. We're from So Cal & just waiting for our NLV soon if & when; estamos listos. ("The sun will come out tomorrow . So you gotta hang on 'til tomorrow. Come what may, manana, manana")...you know how it goes. You hit the nail, every time we travel to Spain I only use half of what I bring. Spain does not hire fashion police. I love Valencia, the American community is getting larger. But my other half is enamored with Picasso's birthplace. All the best to you both & hopefully we'll run into somewhere in Turia Park.
Thank you! You’re right, I don’t know about Barcelona and Madrid but Valencia people are so laid back, they don’t care for the most part what you wear haha. Hope you get to move here soon. Good luck with everything. Thank you for watching! 😊
I have children, and it's not as rare to find restaurants serving meals from 13h-13:30, and at night at 20h. Almuerzo is not only bocadillos, you can get the food on plates, like tapas.
Hello, love your video and your energy. So I'm Colombian and my wife is Cuban. We live in Jacksonville FL and we just started considering moving to Spain. Maybe the canary island. I have looked up some properties to buy and they are much cheaper than in FL.
I have a question. My wife has epilepsy and uses medical marijuana to help the symptoms. It's the healthcare good there and do you know anything about the use of marijuana in Spain. I had done my own research. I am just asking since you live there. Thank you.
Thank you so much, we’re glad you enjoy our videos! You can find some good bargains in Spain. The healthcare is some of the best in the world. I believe medical marijuana is legal, but I’m not sure on those rules. Best of luck with searching for your next home!
I’m taking 2 carry on size bags, and taking clothes in one and shoes, Zwelling Hinkle knives, and Le Creuset non stick pan I use for Tortilla de Patatas, favorite toothpaste in the other. I’ll miss my espresso machine and waterpik. Definitely a furnished rental for my 9 month stint. Got my international drivers license (good for a year, but since I’ll have a NIE and TIE cards I’ll be limited to 6 months. Not going through the process for just an extra 3 months, unless I renew my contract).
Awesome Ken! Your stay in Spain is just around the corner and it sounds like you're ready to go! You can get a new Nespresso machine here for 60-70 Euro☕ Thanks for watching😍
Admire your sense of humor and your take on your new lifestyle.Given that one is in a similar situation to yourselves,that is will be able to purchase a property and no need for a car,can you give an approximate net of tax monthly cost to live a lifestyle similar to you.That is being able to travel and eat out 4/5 times a week.You can exclude health care costs from same.
Hi Tim, I’m glad at least one person on earth finds me somewhat funny! We typically eat out at lunch, many restaurants offer the menu of the day which can be 8-12€ typically, that usually includes a 3 course meal and a drink. Dinner is usually tapas which can vary in price but are typically 4-6€ each. Beers or a glass of wine about 2€. Our insurance is about 50€ a month each no deductibles and no copay. I hope that helps! Thanks for watching!
@@ACoupleofNomads Thanks for the information,will be in Valencia sometime in the new year,can you recommend a good seafood restaurant that you have visited?
Let's talk about dinner, in the USA dinner is the main meal in Spain dinner is something light like fish and salad. I have seen people in the USA eating dinner that would take hours to digest. In Spain dinner it's not about pasta, or rice, or any think that would take a day to digest.
I'm loving the videos! Can you tell me who you flew with in order to bring your dog with you in the plane? Did you need to fly in a premium cabin? Thanks!
Hi Fin! We flew American business class, but I think the laws have changed from the US. I don’t believe they can fly that way any longer. Thanks so much for watching!
Hi Galo, we’re glad you like our video! We used Bankia which doesn’t exist any longer. We also used a mortgage broker…they were great. Let them know we sent ya! foxes.es I hope that helps! Thanks for watching🍻
@@ACoupleofNomads thanks! I’ll be moving either to marbella or valencia next march but I’m not sure yet to what city. Did you ever consider marbella or was it a very small city compared to valencia?
Would you mind sharing what do you both do besides making videos for day to day living? We have been to Valencia and now that our children are grown up considering moving. Curious.
Hello, making videos is a big part of our life as filming and editing take quite some time. 😅 We have some other things planning, but we’ll be sharing that in the near future. 😊 Valencia is a great relaxing city with plenty of things to do.
Thanks Vicky and Josh. I really enjoy this vlog. May I ask you about health insurance: which company did you go with and did you apply from US before the Visa approval? I really need help in this area. Thank you so much.
Hi Tam! We’re glad you found our video helpful🥰. The largest insurer for expats is probably Sanitas, they also offer a lot in English and you can apply right on their site. We used a broker and ended up going with Asefa…they all offer no copay /deductible insurance. We did it all from the US and our documents were emailed to us for the consulate appointment. It will need to be a 1 year policy paid in full, in addition you need a repatriation policy. I hope this is helpful! Thanks for watching!
Hi John, it really depends. We recommend you to watch this video for your questions. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Hkuw3h19aZg.html Thank you for watching!
A little confused... so a private spanish health insurance needs to be purchased while in the U.S. for example, "before" filling out one of the Visa applications because the application asks which spanish health insurance we have?
Hi, yes the insurance must be bought before you apply for your visa, as you need to provide coverage documentation to the consulate. You can ask your consulate for details on the visa process and the documents they require.
Hi, it really is depending on that you are looking for. It is a nice country for sure, but there are pros and cons. We have many videos about the life here, so recommend you to watch them and see if it's something you are looking for. 😊 Thank you for watching!
@@ACoupleofNomads Thank you for having many informative videos on traveling/living in Spain. My wife asks whether you guys would be interested in meeting up? We will be in Valencia August 15-17?
Hi Pam, Hodu flew in a cabin with us. But I believe some people use the service to bring their large dog after they moved to Spain, so that's an option too. Thank you for watching!
Hi Pam, we didn’t have any problems. But like we mentioned in the video, getting the correct paperwork and vaccination ready is very important. I don’t think you’ll have an issue as long as everything is correct.
@@ACoupleofNomads thanks. Have arranged for all the proper paperwork. I have shipped dogs before but never through the customs process with them myself.
Totally understand. Just make sure you have the appropriate paperwork from the USDA and use the appropriate USDA approved veterinarian! Then just declare your pet at customs, they will scan the microchip and review the paperwork….then you’ll be on your way! Good luck to you and your doggies! 🇪🇸 www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/pet-travel/by-country/eu/pettravel-spain
