@@KOIFishcat spain quality of life no money buys quality of life you would rather get more money in more expensive place or get enough to live on in paradise with better food and weather and atmoshpere and beaches
I hope you guys can turn around the health system in the US sooner than later. I couldn't live scared of getting badly sick or hurt and going bankrupt.
It’s so refreshing to watch Americans realize that the world is full of amazing countries with better standard of living than the one we have here in the US.
Are you serious? Americans are the most ignorant people on the planet. They have no idea about how horrible the Spanish economy is. Unemployment is double the EU average and corruption is at 3rd world levels. 14% unemployment rate , 36% youth unemployment rate... Maravillosa, ey?
Anubhab Dutta We’ll go where we are allowed. I’m a quiet person who worked hard and minds her own business unlike you, a sorry little sop who hates a mass of people they haven’t met.
I lived in eleven countries and visited over 80. Spain is the greatest country in the world to live, I have not doubts. By the way, the food is AMAZING! Where did you eat!?
And then, If we are so nice, so easygoing, if we have managed to nurture a welcoming and comfortable and unprejudiced culture, why do northern countries look down on us?? Why are we still a lazy intolerant country? Look at your own incoherence.
Nothing makes me happier than seeing Americans living abroad and loving it. We Americans have that saying here "the greatest country in the world". Well, we know this isn't true. In fact, it sounds immature and it doesn't exist anywhere. I think people here don't realize the tension and stress the average person lives with. I've only visited Barcelona in Spain and loved it but I know the south is beautiful. I hope you're still enjoying living there.
I visited madrid twice and never felt more at home. I made friends instantly & fell in love with the people and Spanish food. GOD! I want to go back so bad🤦🏻♂️
'The children are not on I-Pads or phones. People are talking. They do things together. The kids will find something to play with...' Spain's splendid sense of family and community.
@@Chunbot882 I admire your capacity for logical thought. 1. My cousins are always glued to their i-pads and phones; 2. my cousins are Spaniards; 3. Conclusion: all Spanish children are always glued to their I-pads and phones. Right! Children mostly interact socially in Spain. If you want an illustration: go to Madrid's Plaza del Dos de Mayo and observe the pupils of the school nearby during their lunch break.
@@aislingsibeallyons3416 (1) Reminder: Barcelona is not Spain, and Catalans are not Spaniards (despite the political repression of separatist tendencies); (2) define 'developed' (USA?).
Jeanne Dorsey healthcare, safety, " we are the richest country " terrible diets, work/life balance, holidays, you are fed BS every day but you just don't see it .
Paul Thomas McDonald Have you ever lived in the States? The richest country is not about money, it’s about ones freedoms! I have great healthcare and everyone is free to decide their own diets! We are a young country that has accomplished much, we are caring people and we are not fed BS!!!!
@@enzoh4385 that’s right we do and I don’t mind at all. I’ve seen many folks from Canada and the UK traveling to the US just to get simple treatments because otherwise they have to wait 4 to 5 months or the care is subpar.
I am originally from the Philippines and currently living in Australia, but I am planning to move to Spain since my heritage is Spanish and to improve my Spanish language since the Philippines was named in honour of King Felipe of Spain
I fell in LOVE with Spain!! Been there a few times and dream of living there. I would have to agree with all this couple said except the part about the food in Spain. Spanish food is AMAZING an not just tapas!
Thank you for that! Spaniards value our food a lot and to hear someone say it's "meh" it's like blasfemy xD I was I bit offended by that, never say that to Spaniard's face xD
@@Cytheris1 I've visited many countries, france, Peru, Portugal etc. The spanish food is very average and their meat quality is poor. Far better places to eat
Tony James Spain has the world best diet (many scientific studies say that) and that is one of the reasons why Spain has the highest life expentancy just behind Japan (and many studies say that by 2040 Spain will be number one). Have a nice day, Mr. Food Expert.
Spain is great, the people are so friendly/respectful and welcoming. No aggression/violence.The only downside which you get used too is the administration which is a nightmare. Been here 5 years and will never return to UK. The best place on earth!
You guys really understood Spain. Honestly Americans are hard to understand other cultures out of their mindset. I am from Spain, used to live in NY for 3 years and I must say you really got it. Thanks for this video! Don´t forget coming to Málaga for retiring (that´s where I live lol)
@@lourdessimon7813 Of course: 1) Research the public transport around the place where you will go to live, because is more easy use it than rent a car and find a place for it. 2) If you going to live there more than a few months, you must to register yourself in a document, "El padrón". It's essential for you. I know you can find a good explanation in English here in RU-vid. 3) I recommend you use a bike in Málaga, it is cheap and easy to use. If you don't have one, don't worry, you can hire one for the publics ones. Málaga is a great place for use it bc the good weather and the great bikes ways. 4) Take care about the hot in summer, specially when the wind blows is "terral", from the South. This wind is from Sáhara, and is very dry, sandy and hot, dangerous if blows some days one to another. 5) I'm sure you will enjoy Málaga in a lot of ways, but I hope you speak Spanish, is important to integrate even in this area you going to find a lot of English speakers.
@@CBOANDALUCIA Thanks so much. Yes I do speak Spanish. It's my mnative tongue. Your tips are very useful. Trying to figure out how to get there and be able to stay for a while. The best of luck in your continued travels with your family.
@@ruk2227 where you wanna go? Madrid and Barcelona compared to Cádiz and León is a huge difference. Just like Leeds to Oxford. But about €500-800 single apartament in Madrid usually a little cheaper than Barcelona. Then €300-500 in cadiz or leon.
@@ruk2227 that's mainland Africa, I've found out so no idea about the culture, I know it's part of Spain but will be different I imagine. Supposedly in expensive areas around 700 in less expensive areas around 500. It's just a simple Google search man.
Spain is not tropical tho, that why game of thrones and many other films are filmed here just because how rich our geography is, we have snow, rain, dessert, mountains, plains etc... we have 4 seasons and many different climates in all our geography
I saw a doco on Spains wster crisis abd hiw ut qill need to build more coastline desalination plants. Tourism as wondergul as it is for the economy is a double edged sword as it sucks so much fresh water. If the the tourism increases and they have other dry year they'll be shipping water in by tanker.
Jeje I laugh when I see this video. My wife meant to say "Green forresty" not "Tropical". You are right there is no tropical in Spain. Sorry for the confusion.
@@Dbbrainer definitivamente deberías darte una vuelta por Galicia y acabarás hartito de lluvia y por cierto relacionar lluvia con desarrollo es raro no te parece (Australia, California, etc.) Además que tiene que ver lo q dices con que el clima de la península no es tropical???
Lived 8 years in Murcia. Spain is a wonderful place to live, if it wasnt that I had to return home to care for my mother after a stroke, I would still be there.
Very nice and accurate video. Spain is a great country for sure One thing i do not agree with you is the food. OMG german food over Spanish food? Oh well it is a matter of taste
I've lived in Catalonia for the past 20 years. I miss some things about Southern California where I'm from but I am happy. I have healthcare, good food, good wine and have made good local friends. I am grateful for having the opportunity to live in this part of the Iberian peninsula
Lived in El Puerto de Santa María for 9 years, Im spanish and my best friend back at school was Jessica, we were 8 years old and she lived in Rota with her american family original from Oregon. Now she lives in Austin and cant wait to see her again, she showed me some words and expressions in english that I will always remember as my first slang skills. I moved to the UK for three years and I always thought about what Jess teached me :):) Good luck you guys :):)
I live in Los Angeles and its very common to have a low wage but high expenses. so it still seems better to have a lower wage with low expenses. more balanced.
Glad you have enjoyed your stay in Spain. I love Mexican food too but I have to say i Spanish food to me is one of the best cuisines. I will be moving to Andalucia in the next couple of years and although now I do experiment with Spanish cooking (I try to find recipes cooked by an actual Spaniard) when I get there I am sure I will learn alot more from the locals. I experiment with my cooking and would put my own touch but first and foremost I like to learn the authentic way of cooking a dish. I am from the UK. I am a coffee drinker too and love Spanish coffee. I would be very happy to live in a Spanish community. I don't mind some mix with a few immigrants from other countries as I even in the UK like a mix. It is nice to get to know people from other countries However I want to immerse myself in the Spanish way of life. I will still be an immigrant but want to mix with a local community of native Spaniards as much as possible as I want it to be my home not just somewhere I happen to be living for now. It is not a good time for me now as I have to be practical but I look forward to my dream. I know there are negatives no matter what country you move to but the more I read about Spain the more I think I should have been born Spanish. The food, the coffee, the people I love . I am a practical person and do a lot of research and look at all aspects pros and cons so I do not see things through rose tinted spectacles. I do think I will fit in very quickly indeed. PS Tapas is not the food. It is dish size like a little taster. I think the name means a cover or lid and one of suggested origins which makes sense to me is the land workers would cover their drink with a small plate of cheese or ham to keep the insects, dirt etc out of. I have done that camping in the UK so I guess with the meaning of the word that is why that origin makes sense to me :) Then media racion (half a portion) then racion (full portion) I think. I am sure you tried some main meals too. I am sorry you were not so keen however we are all different and I do not expect everyone to have the same tastes as me. Live and let live I say :) PS Re your comment on packaged foods, what is with the obsession in the US to buy ready grated packaged cheese instead of blocks? It takes seconds to grate fresh. Sadly this is coming over here to the UK too. I was in a popular supermarket and saw a whole shelf with different ready grated packages all sizes. We used to just see the odd package of grated parmesan. I just looked at a local shop worker and shook my head and said why? He agreed with me. It is strange. Everything packaged and instant. How lazy does someone have to be not to grate their own cheese :) I am from an era when one would go to the greengrocer (fruit and veg shop) and would bring a shopping bag (not plastic bags) and would put all our fruit and veg in loose (sort it out at home) or at the most put some to keep seperate in a paper bag. I would love to go back to that way of shopping.
In Spain they have a samaritan law which makes it illegal not to stop and help someone in need.. You have to remember the siesta, everything except the big stores close from 2pm until 5pm which you have to get used to. Up side is they can stay open until 8 or 9 pm, especially in the summer.. Also everything is shut on sunday... If your a single guy there's beautiful women everywhere.. The best place to live....
As a spaniard I have to say the "siesta" thing is a myth. Yes, small and medium shops close from 2 or 3 PM to 4 or 5 PM, but not to have a nap, but because people go to eat, if they can they go home and eat there. Consider it a big break to eat. Its an cultural thing I suppose. Sure there are people that takes naps... but its not he majority. :D
Unfortunately "siesta" is an obsession you foreigners have with Spain...we have lunch at midday..yes it is totally irrational to have two hours for lunch or even more...but it is not SIESTA TIME jajajajaa...
I was brought up in Spain (the island of Mallorca) way back from 1956 onwards - before package tourism was invented and the hoards started arriving. It was a simple life - the beaches were virtually empty in summer - no concrete apartments and hotels. The morality of the local people was amazing - no crime, no divorces, happy and hardworking people. I miss those days - however, I also lived in Madrid during the 60’s near the Retiro park... bustling and lively. Everyone is open and friendly in Spain. Children are considered with great affection. The only thing I didn’t like was people’s treatment of animals - but that has now improved enormously. I hated bullfights, but my parents made me go - but it was all part of the colour of Spain. If I lived there now I would live in Madrid, but also buy a little place by the beach in Mallorca - preferably away from Palma and based in the north east and north west of the island. I speak Spanish fluently and also Mallorquin (which is similar to Catalan). Espana, te amo, tierra con alma.
Man, the trains, in general, are not expensive except the High-speed trains. If you buy any other tickets for a different kind of lines you'll be able to see a big difference. And even those trains are not as expensive as many people say if you think they just take 500 o 600 km away in 2,5 hours without having to pass all those processes you need to do to travelling by plane. You even save a lot of time because High-speed trains leave you in the center of the cities. You don't have to travel a lot of times till airports or from them to the cities. It's a modern and safe way to travel among cities which are 500 to 1000 km away.
Que tal friends, one of the most striking things about Spain, even in the big cities, is that you will catch whole extended families, grandparents, cousins, babies out on the weekend just strolling and enjoying life, Germany and Italy also...its sad as an American that we absolutely cannot be bothered to even come together a couple of times a year and our family outings usually consist in going to some crappy mall for a couple of hours. Also, the POLICE in Spain are so cool, the exact opposite of American police, they are actually there to help you with 0% attitude its amazing. Sometimes are really feel like there is something collectively wrong with the American mind.
Thank you for sharing what you love about Spain. I can’t wait to move there!
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I love seeing my land through your eyes. Many people confuse variety with foreigners. Spain is a nation of countries, many different cultures in any corner. There is only a 10% of foreigners in Spain but the cultural richness itself is huge, or is it that tourists come to Spain only to eat paella and drink sangria?
@@UrquidezFamily since you mentioned the Moors, Paella is an Arabic word, which is whatever remains from different food, you can mix it and make a new dish .
I’m so happy to hear you say you like it there. We lived there for three years & we didn’t want to leave. We were the only Americans in our neighborhood & the Spaniards took us in and literally made us their family. Your video made me happy! We lived by Aqua Sherry the water park and Prica the mall. Miss Spain’s slow life so much. We knew several military families that never left the base & they missed so much. We lived in Naples, Italy & The Azores before Spain.
glenny oc catalonians??? They are Mediterranean type and most of them have no difference with Andalusians. The most whitish are Galicians, from NorthWest of Spain, who have a pretty high percentage of Germanic genes, from the Sueves and statistically Galicia is the región of Spain with more blondies and whiter skin; and also basque people from North Spain, but never Catalans, who have no much genetic difference from people of Valencia, Murcia, or Almería. Anybody can see pictures of Spaniards from this places whithout noticing any difference, and genetic haplotypes are very similar.
I met many native Catalonians in Barcelona they had the Blue or green eyes much like you see in far northern Italy. I weny further south to Valancia were i observed that the more "stereotypical" Spanish feature if brown to bkack hair with Brown eyes was common like the actress Penolope Cruz . I would even suggest Moorish middle eastern mixed into the gene pool.
Ok hun we have to find you another word coz Spain it's many things but tropical especially Galicia and the north of Spain, well I give you the Canary islands those are tropical.
OK that sounds super cool and all, but how about housing costs? how about rent? do every young person there lives with their parents until their 40s? that's not living life either... gotta have independence... or am I missing something, legit curiosity coming from scandinavia, maybe there are some different aspects
@@FeelingShred Everything was lost when we joined the EU. The country began to be known for Europe and its vultures. There has been so much speculation with tourism and with the construction sector, that now our new generations cannot, in any way, live better than their parents. Expenses are impossible, no matter how hard you work, salaries are immoral and are not enough for anything. Spain, as we know it, is going to shit, thanks to our politicians and the banks of Europe. The only thing we have left are the simple things in life. Friends, family, a good meal, talking, dancing ... all that which in most countries is not considered "essential", is implicit in our character, and it is also cheap! ... that's the only thing we have left .
I see what you mean about Spanish food. I've both lived and been a tourist in Spain, and I noticed that when just visiting I quickly got sick of the food I was eating in restaurants (largely tapas and stereotypical dishes). But when you live in Spain you can really enjoy the different regional cuisine - Basque springs to mind!
Spanish food it not all tapas! Everyone would get sick of tapas after awhile. I encourage you to try food from other parts of Spain :) Nice video and thank you for sharing your experiences.
I am thinking of moving to Spain in the future. I have visited Spain 3 times and definitely love this country and the people there. Food is so fresh and amazing!
Here in Holland the trains are also so expensive. I'm looking to move to Valencia and was shocked to see we could get a round trip to ibiza and Mallorca for 20 euro's a person. It's insanity but I really can't wait for that. Spain look awesome for living in.
@Captain Brandon Cinema Lover I can believe that. I don't absolutely hate the US but from what I know (family living there), it's anything but perfect. It's just really sad to see that people go broke because of healthcare and how people's life's get ruined by violence and crime. Besides that I really dislike the patriotism, it's a little sickening 🙈 there's definitely good parts about the US, but I understand why you'd like to leave. The Netherlands does have a lot of good things, it really does, the Healthcare is great, the job opportunities and all the benefits that we have here, when needed, it's really helpful and good but there's a lot to dislike for me. I am the type of person that loves nature and dislikes a lot of people (😅), I'm very much an introvert, and that's really hard here. So many people in such a small country. We are so lucky with where we live, a lovely 3 bedroom house with 2 gardens, in a good neighbourhood with a fairly decent amount of nature for the country, but still, it's not for me. It's so hard to get away from people and to find nice nature. For some people, this country is great but sadly not for all. I also have a health condition that gets worse in cold weather, so that's another reason for me to move, a warmer climate haha. There's so many lovely countries though, we were thinking about a whole bunch but finally decided on Spain. It's not all set in stone just yet because it's still a few years away, but Spain sounds great to me haha. Just like every place it has their cons, but also a lot of pro's.
I would recommend you going to visit the northern Spain, is very green too and in summer is really beautiful, although it rains more than in the south.
WOW. The comments section blew up with all this rap about guns and racebaiting talk. I just wanted to say I immediately got a good vibe off you two. Made me homesick for some of my coolio neighbors back in LA. I'm now out in Rural New Mexico; no traffic, no smog, no nightlife, no gangstas; anyhow, good luck to you.
Thanks for you review! I really love that you are enjoying here and appreciate the good things of Spain. This is the most loved country for the European people and It is for a reason but please, please, don’t say that the Spanish food is ok...that is not true, Spanish food deserve to be respected because is consider for experts one of the best cusine in the world, that is why we do have many Michelin stars.. One thing is that you prefer mexican food and that is completely respectable but you cannot denied the gorgeous quality and variety of Spanish food. Said that, I hope that you will continue enjoying your adventures here.
I lived in Madrid for five years and I agree with you. I always felt so safe. I loved the fresh Spanish food. For some reason, I never found a good Mexican restaurant or good Chinese or Italian foods. But every other country is well represented. Fresh food is right!
Thinking about retiring in Spain. Live in Arizona now. And the way the US is right now, I’m just done with it. Country is so divided right now. So definitely looking at retiring in Spain.
Im not 100% sure if the law is still in practice but in 2012 or 2013 the goverment put a law that if anyone from outside who buys a property in Spain bigger than 400.000 euros (450.000$) you get the residence permit. You are welcome !!!
@@harry-ee6eg The Golden Visa program. I think its 500K euros. A great opportunity for sure. But there are others that are cheaper. Talk to the embassy!
I'm from Austin. I broke my femur in Seville. The ambulance, operation, four days in the hospital, and a walker came to $4500. When Spanish people go to the hospital, the whole family shows up. They keep a party atmosphere so nobody worries. When they leave, the whole family chips in on the bill.. Women kept straightening the blankets on my bed. I checked into a hostel in Seville. I made friends who worked in an Irish pub. I forgot to leave for 17 years. I'll be back.
Thank you for this video, it’s refreshing to see Americans seeing other realities than theirs. It’s obvious that when you travel abroad they can see real freedom and it’s real meaning. A country without weapon is safe and lighter And it’s a place where you can be yourself an experience culture without fear. I wish that more Americans would travel because it’s really eye-opener for them.
For your edification. Phoenicians are from the Levant region of the Middle East. Lebanon, Palestine, area. The Phoenician were a great Mediterranean power while Rome was fledgling republic. The Phoenicians also established a power center in modern day Tunisia. It was a base from which they could better control the Mediterranean. In ancient times it was called Carthage. The Phoenicians and Romans fought three wars. Know as the Punic wars. From which Rome emerged as a the dominant world power. During those wars, the Phoenician wrestled control of Spain from the Romans. History of the Phoenicians in Spain. With respect to the moors. That was name given to the black skinned soldiers who were part of the Arab army that conquered Spain. Recall, the Arabs conquered North Africa. Many of the indigenous, Amazigh, people converted to Islam and became part of the Arab forces that conquered Spain. Many of the soldiers also came from modern day Mauritania. So it was the Arabs and the norther amazigh and black Mauritanians who conquered Spain. This is thumbnail version of the history of this region. Please be proud of you African and Native American roots. Yes, Spaniards had babies with African and active American women, but this children are not Spaniards, but an amalgamation of those people. Claim everything that you are. Not just the Basque, because you more African and Indigenous Caribbean.
Nancy mertens JESUS? We have multiple religions in Europe. We are not blinkered into the Bible bashing narrative . So thank everything,not just your preferred religious icon.
If you are Latin why you call united States = America???? AMÉRICA IS A CONTINENT IS NOT A COUNTRY. ARGENTINA IS ALSO AMÉRICA, COLOMBIA, CUBA, MEXICO ETC....
Tropical????? Maybe she meant it can be hot in the summer. In that sense North Carolina is tropical. The Moors were mostly in Andalucía and historically the black population is Spain was extremely low. In any event the Moors were Northern Africans (Berbers). Most blacks you see these days are recent arrivals from Africa. Galicias is Celtic, something they did not know despite living in Spain for three years.
Awesome video, alot of insight and cool topics, I was born and raised in California and when I visited Granada in Southern Spain, I was amazed and shocked to experience the slower pace of life and how laid back and relaxed everyone is even more so than California , also very safe, I could be walking back home to my spanish host family's house from a bar at 2am, no worries at all and I agree you have to get used to the slower pace of life but it is amazing once you get used to it. I feel you on the Mexican food lol, I went to a few Mexican resturants in Spain, nothing compared to USA, let alone México. Although you can get some what similar food in Andalucía with the moorish influence, they have amazing dishes with Lamb, rice and pita bread.
The problem about left turns at 5:14 is known as a spanish turn(atleast here in Sweden). It might seem like a problem and bad infrastructure but it’s actually a really smart solution to reducing the percent of accidents when turning left on highways.
Heck yes!!! I noticed the UC Davis shirt! Fellow Nor Cal girl and military brat. My Dad worked for NATO. We spent most of our lives in Europe. Love Spain! We were in Madrid. When dad needed surgery we went to visit Rota. I miss Spain soooo much. I definitely fell in Love with Germany as well. Germany is my heart.
Wow. Im an American in Barcelona.... you guys work??? I cant make ends meet with what I make and I have a good job...An unatractive apartment in Barcelona cost over 800 euros in south Spain you can rent a house for 500. Try to not generalize... Everything has its ups and downs. Its Very underpaid here. This make me think that you guys are millionairs... Yes the US has changed to worse and yes you work to live and survive... but I can make money with a 100K job. something unthinkable here.
I believe they are tourists? They talk about returning to the US. Yes, the first thing that came to my mind when clicking this video was - "are they American expats living and working in Spain? That's odd", because everyone knows the dire economical situation Spain is in. Spain is *not* the place you want to go for work right now. I'm Norwegian and we have tons of Spaniards coming here to work. Spain's economy is not in very good shape at the moment, and there are very high youth unemployment rates. This is partly why the costs of living are so low (not in Barcelona, though, that's the most expensive city in Spain). If you've got work permit within the EU/EEA, I would highly recommend going to a different country for work. We have a lot of "living off the grid"-foreigners (Australians, Americans, Brits) in Norway who have their base here, because they can earn a lot of money and travel to cheaper parts of Europe for vacation. That being said, if you're all about palm trees and sunny beaches, Norway is not for you. :) But if you're into nature, hiking, skiing and all that shit, Norway is awesome. Minimum wage jobs starts at around $35-50k a year.
@@pensatoreseneca Nope. "American" is the demonym for citizens of the United States of America. For Argentina, it's Argentinian, for Bolivia, it's Bolivian, for Cuba, it's Cuban, and for Canada, it's Canadian. For citizens of the respective continents, "South American" and "North American" are the correct demonyms. Being a smartass is clearly not your forte.
You guys are awesome! We live in Ecuador since 2012. Realize not Europe but some very similar pluses you've said are also the case living here. I can't imagine ever going back into that stress...that chase of the American Dream. Thanks!
Celtics,tartessos,iberos,fenicios,cartagineses,romanos,visigidos, suevos ,alanos......all these folks were first in spain, study first before speaking....
@@a.muchemi4360 I thought blacks were enslaved by blacks first, then sold to arab traders who sold them to europeans. Have you tried to inform yourselve before talking?
Hi there, I’m originally from Cadiz but have been living in the states for 20 years, my husband and I are considering moving to Spain and came across your video. I’m so glad that you guys enjoyed your time there! There are so many Americans stationed in Rota that don’t really experience the Spanish culture. Maybe we’ll see you in Malaga in a few years.
If Parks in Spain Impress U, you should see the ones in Germany. The ones in Spain are Kind of "s*tty" compared to the ones here. I grew up in Spain, so I know. But I agree Spain is awesome. I plan on going back to Spain soon. Happy to see lovely people like U guys there. And one thing you're Kind of wrong about...we don't have rain forest or tropical forest here, we don't have tropical climate either. Galicia has more of an atlantic climate, cause they are not on the meditarranean side but on the Atlantic ocean. It's cold there compared to andalucia or even Madrid. I grew up in Catalunya, different than Andalucia, still awesome. Love seeing americans so interested in Spain and culture.
Yeah we kind of blew that part about rain forrest...I what we mean to say was green mountain country....I don't know why we said tropical...jeje sorry bout that.
Good advice here. Especially live in the town with the locals. Visit different regions of Spain, get to the beaches, swim in the Mediterranean sea. Take breaks in Greece, France, Austria. Good fun.
Brian Davis that’s an easy way out. If you are from the US your country does not have a shining past. Anyway we both have this in common, we are from,planet earth, two members of the human race, trying, I hope, not to find differences but common points.
Brian Davis what you mean is Neither Europeans nor Americans nor anybody else has a rightful right to a sense of pride? Of course , I agree, I don’t feel a particular pride about being European but nevertheless some good things have been done in Europe, the arts, Greek philosophy, democracy, social security. In some way Europe has done the worst and the best. What do you think?
Guys, you should visit the north of Spain. It is so far away from being "tropical". And you will love food there. Basque Country, Galicia, Asturias, Cantabria...
Roundabouts overseas at least in Dubai are ridiculous because no one knows how to use them right. I was rear ended twice by some locals. One trying to turn left in the right lane and another texting. I love roundabouts but not if someone one doesnt know how to use it properly which is 99% of the world
Spain is cheaper for an Americans because their salaries are normal higher than here,but for a spaniard as me is not cheap at all. Is true that in general is a safe country .
If you think German food is better than Spanish one you really need to change the places where you eat, German people come to Spain just for food half of the times and for sun the other half, I've been living in Germany and I know many people who go to Spain whenever they can. Also tapas is just something to take fast, when you tried chipirones en su tinta, bakalao a la Vizcaina, albondigas, etc.. Then come again.
I really enjoy the information in your Vlog. Thank you for posting all this information. I wouldn't mind living in Spain for a season of my life. I just became a widow and I live in Puerto Rico. Will be visiting the Mediterranean soon Turkey, Greece even Israel. But Spain is on my bucket list. My ancestors were from Catalonia.
