Did you like this format guys? Would you like it if Yoly and I do a video at home every now and again and discuss aspects of life in Spain?

@pablobond_vzla

5 жыл бұрын

Hi guys! Yes please I loved this video, it was really interesting

@mikepound9808

5 жыл бұрын

Absolutely!

@Zoey505

5 жыл бұрын

Yes pls give more tips, esp about mix realtionships, how are spanish people towards mix marriages, spanish with asian or other races

@erinmh

5 жыл бұрын

please do!

@mistreated

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you, James and Yoly. Great insight. We really love your videos. And, yes! Please, more videos like this as well. I wish my wife and I were more novice visitors to Madrid, because the Devour Tours look like fun. But after 15 years of visiting...Oh well. Keep up the fine work.

Spain is the main engine in Europe to make people happy

@opnspa55

3 жыл бұрын

Portugal and Italy too

@migspeculates

3 жыл бұрын

Isn't that Ireland? Kidding

@anaibarangan4908

2 жыл бұрын

Definitely happier life in Spain.

@thomasbarchen

Жыл бұрын

If you have the money for it

@FGGiskard

3 ай бұрын

😂 i love that concept

Lo único que tiene que hacer un extranjero para caer bien en España es, de entrada, intentar comunicarse en español. No importa si pronuncia mal, si se equivoca o si no se entiende bien. Se le valorará el esfuerzo de inmediato y tendrás las puertas abiertas... Buen video

@spainrevealed

5 жыл бұрын

Muchas gracias!

@bipec546

5 жыл бұрын

@@spainrevealed A ti por el video y a Google por los subtitulos xD

@coffermartin77

5 жыл бұрын

Claro! Y que se esta en un pueblo de Galicia? Un poco mas dificil not to creas!

@evab2274

5 жыл бұрын

Eso se aplica a cualquier país, no solo a España

@JackR772

5 жыл бұрын

Hace mucho yo vine a Madrid, había aprendido bastante Español antes de venir, y al abrir la boca muchos Españoles se rieron de mi por el acento. ¡Qué vergüenza! Y que gente más infantil!

Me parto la polla son como Nekojita pero en España

@spainrevealed

5 жыл бұрын

haha - nuna he visto su canal. Me encanta! Gracias por la recomendación!

@potatoking5602

5 жыл бұрын

totalmente xD

@blakitarm

5 жыл бұрын

cierto

@electro-me4894

5 жыл бұрын

Es la primera vez que veo este canal y es lo que he estado pensando durante todo el video

@Romulano100

5 жыл бұрын

Memeoooo

My wife is half Namibian. Namibia used to be a German colony. Germans spread the beer culture all over the colony at that time. When I was in Namibia (which is a SPECTACULAR country btw) I had one of the best beer in the world

The late nights were a real cultural change for me, but I absolutely love it. I lived in Prague for 14 years and in the middle of the winter on a weekday night, when it was dark and snowy I would sometimes go to bed at 9 / 10pm. Now, at 10.30pm we are like ''lets pop out for a drink''.

@spainrevealed

5 жыл бұрын

Totally Paul - it's very exhilarating. But can mean you feel a little rough in the morning.

@paullyknowles

5 жыл бұрын

Spain Revealed - James Blick Tell me about it!

@rolflin

5 жыл бұрын

cuidado con los JUERNES(JUEVES+VIERNES)

@pamkatchuk4379

Жыл бұрын

I'm a night owl, so I think Spain will be perfect for me!

I live in Bristol, UK and there are a lot of Spanish living and working about the community. I enjoy engaging with them: mostly talking food, football, language and religion. I enjoy the cultural exchanges. I like the video from your home too.

@spainrevealed

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment Tony - glad to hear you're engaging with the Spaniards in your barrio

@Ramdom68

5 жыл бұрын

People have often this misconception. The fact that many Spanish festivities have a religious background doesn't mean people are very religious. People in Spain are sooo open-minded, more than in the UK, for instance. And I miss that when I'm out of Spain.

"Do you go out to bars every night of the week?" "Of course not! Sometimes we go to bars at noon, in the morning, in the afternoon...it´s not always at night XD"

@conlasganas

5 жыл бұрын

The difference is people in the UK ( for example) do it to get drunk, and we don't for the most part, we do it to socialize with our friends, and eat also at the same time

@qualitygoldfish2198

3 жыл бұрын

@@conlasganas Thats not true,i go out to have a meal and a few gin and tonics,i do not go out to get drunk.

@conlasganas

3 жыл бұрын

Quality goldfish the majority do that. I’ve lived in the UK

@qualitygoldfish2198

3 жыл бұрын

@@conlasganas So the majority of people in the uk are drunks,do have any statistics to support this or are you just being an arsehole,serious question.

@mariaeccles5902

3 жыл бұрын

@@qualitygoldfish2198 as a Spaniard who has lived more in UK than Spain my experience is that the culture in the UK is you go out to drink......and therefore drunk. In Spain you go out eat, drink and socialise. Clearly there are drunks in both countries but the culture is different.

One of the best things about your videos is that you are both good speakers, don't hesitate, actually finish all of your sentences (unlike a certain American president), have clear, grammatically correct English, and your videos don't have interruptions. So many KZreadrs can't express themselves well, have dogs barking or babies crying in the background, or constantly interrupt the videos due to mistakes. Also, so many of them are not prepared and just ramble on, adding nothing as far as information goes. Your videos are quite good and someone who knows little about Spain can actually learn something. Congratulations.

One very telling thing about this video and the other ones I have seen with James and Yolanda together is how often the look at each other while being mindful of the camera. I think they both think they are lucky to have found each other, and that is very cool. Great background on Espagna. Thanks so much. Subscribed!

@rafaelmojica1924

4 жыл бұрын

These two, Yolanda and James, blend with each other in the image they convey on the screen. These two are lucky to have found each other. Lovely couple!

@deniaridley

Жыл бұрын

They so love each other, it's very sweet.

@ParisianThinker

20 күн бұрын

Yolanda is adorable! I am learning a lot from her personality.

In Spain we work an average of 300 hours more a year than in Germany which are 2 full months of work. Another fun fact is that bull fighting would have disappeared already many years ago if not subsidized by the government because most of people don't like it.

@thomasbarchen

Жыл бұрын

And in Germany they get way more done in fewer hours.

@Odrade100

Жыл бұрын

@@thomasbarchen No, the things that the sell are more expensive, that's why they are more "productive". I have worked there and I know a thing or two.

The Flamenco thing depends on the area. You won’t hear flamenco in the northern part of Spain. My family on my mom side are Galician. The bing thing there is the bag pipes and la muniera.

@spainrevealed

5 жыл бұрын

Totally true Aimara!

@user-iv8dj4hw1b

5 жыл бұрын

And in Eastern Andalusia (where it supposedly comes from) it's more of a gipsy thing. Just to set it straight.

@Clara-qi7vi

5 жыл бұрын

I am an andalusian and i do resent the comment that flamenco is viewed as low class in the rest of Spain. Flamenco is universal. You might like it or not, you might understand it or not but please don't think of Andalucia as low class because we have flamenco deep in our roots. Also...in Andalucia we have the ferias, you do not hear flamenco hondo there, you hear sevillanas and that is what you dance. Flamenco is an art. The fact that some people (after listening to your video) might perceive flamenco, (my guess some might be judging the singers more than the actual music) and matter of fact put it down... it's not cool. I don't cry with the muñeira or the jota but then again that is not what Spain is famous for...I guess for the newer generations it's not cool to like flamenco? A pity. My american husband loves Camaron de la Isla...google him. Saludos desde USA

@enekoeneko69

5 жыл бұрын

That has to be acknowledged because it's a no-brainer. Flamenco has historically been an "art" of low class and gypsies that was used a lot, in the years of the Franco regime, as a tourist attraction, hence it is known. The "nacionalflamenquismo" was called in those times. I never understood how a regime that persecuted Gypsies so strictly, then dedicated itself to promoting their dance and singing abroad.

@Clara-qi7vi

5 жыл бұрын

@@enekoeneko69 I do not agree. First mention of flamenco in literature is in 1774 in the book Cartas Marruecas so, no, it is much more than poor people singing, comments like that and only referring to the time of the dictatorship, is one of the reasons why it is consider one of the many topics about Spain. Flamenco existed before Franco and before the tablaos for the tourists. If flamenco was good enough for Lorca & Manuel de Falla that says a lot.

A real stereotype: we talk OMG SO F* LOUD.

@crazymabel2723

5 жыл бұрын

Estoy viviendo en Polonia y volví el año pasado por navidades a visitar a la familia... Estando de nuevo allí me di cuenta de lo mismo! En España se habla mucho y muy alto y la diferencia es enorme... Los polacos son todo lo contrario y no me podría parecer mas raro...

@crazymabel2723

5 жыл бұрын

@Negua siento que te hayas sentido ofendido. Sí, es una generalización o cliché, pero real. La diferencia me impactó. Pero si quieres que sea más específica, yo soy de Madrid y me ocurrió allí.

@conlasganas

5 жыл бұрын

I've lived in the USA and in the UK and believe me, they are 100 times more louder.

@VikorLive

5 жыл бұрын

@@crazymabel2723 Yo también estuve en Polonia por unos meses (en Wroclaw) y había veces que se estaba completamente en silencio en el bus/tranvía si no fuera por los/las erasmus que prácticamente éramos los únicos que hablábamos, personalmente si que creo que esto es una característica sobretodo la gente de los países mediterráneos en general, a lo mejor porque somos un poco más abiertos o simplemente por nuestra cultura no se, pero coincido contigo en que lo noté muchísimo al volver y escuchar a la gente hablando en el bus me di cuenta de que lo echaba de menos xD Pd: obviamente no digo que todo el mundo sea así y hablo desde mi experiencia y lo que he ido viendo durante los meses que viví allí y comparando con la vida en Valencia, esto lo aclaro por si acaso :p

@msoiia

5 жыл бұрын

@@VikorLive About talking in trains, I belive it's because some kind of respect for people. Not everybody in a bus want to know what do you think about your friends, meal etc. It's your life and of course, it's good to share it with your people, but you can't tell that every single person in that bus is interested in it. [sorrry for my poor language] Thats why we are usually quiet in a public places. Loud people are usually tiring, sorry. I know it's your way to express emotions but then you are in a small space with people you dont know just try to respect their privacy.

We moved to Valencia 10 years ago, best decision of our lives!

@spainrevealed

5 жыл бұрын

Awesome! I'll check out your blog!

@For91Days

5 жыл бұрын

@@spainrevealed If you like check out our Valencia Blog: valencia.for91days.com/ we also did for91days in Ovideo, which was our very first for91days!

@spainrevealed

5 жыл бұрын

Will take a look!

@albertocarmena9119

5 жыл бұрын

@@For91Days Did you like more Oviedo or Valencia? Personally, I from Spain and Oviedo is better. (I'm not from Oviedo), but Oviedo it's more beautiful, It's like England but with sun. I've gone to Valencia more than six times and I claim that the water quality it's really bad, and Valencia only has beaches. Oviedo has mountains, green meadows and more History than Valencia.

@davidmedina3031

5 жыл бұрын

I'm from Valencia, Hi!

My wife has visited almost all the (major) countries in Europe, but she fell in love with Spain.

@spainrevealed

5 жыл бұрын

Ole!!!

@deiniou

5 жыл бұрын

Which parts of Spain?

@dixy2k

5 жыл бұрын

@@deiniou Barcelona.

@deiniou

5 жыл бұрын

@@dixy2k Well, bare in mind that for those who live in a very different place, where it rains all the time, or the bagpipes are the typical sound, or where the black pudding has rice, or it snows in every winter, or where you can see endless fields of strawberries, or where a lot of western films have been filmed, or where there are very cute inner patios filled with flowers, someone saying that they fell in love with Spain after just being in Barcelona... Well. I am glad she liked that city of Catalunya, but Spain has not only multiple cultures, it has also the most varied ecosystems in Europe (that is in one same country, or so I have been told), and well, I think a lot of people would argue that Barcelona is a bit unique, therefore...

@claras.612

5 жыл бұрын

There are more places to see than Barcelona and Madrid!

I've lived in Spain since 1992, and I think you guys speak so much truth in this video. I loved it!

@spainrevealed

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Simon!

Visited Madrid & Barcelona without knowing almost anything about the place except some stereotype information... But my perception cannot be more wrong... People are friendly and warm, hardworking, cities are safe and easy to get around etc..dont let those "petty crime" information deter you from going to Madrid/Barcelona.. Infact I felt its a place safer than cities like Paris and London... Just be prudent with your belonging... Guess i have to say both are currently few of my favourite cities...(Madrid more so..) Just dont tell my wife i said that..(coz the shopping closes at 10pm for most.....)

@elzorro8787

5 жыл бұрын

Have to agree. Madrid is an especially safe city We rented an Airbnb about 100 metres from plaza Legazpi on paseo de Delicias. Would sometimes walk at 3 or 4 am from Sol or as far as la Glorieta de Bilbao. I can honestly say it's safer than the city I live in Melbourne. Don't agree that they are super friendly though. Due. They are very helpful and respectful when you ask them for directions for example. But I find they stick to their group of friends and find it weird if you try to converse with them as an outsider. I found that even the Gallegos or Vascos to be alot more receptive towards strangers. I find even Australians to be alot friendlier At least in Melbourne. Aussies further north can be very bogan and not very cosmopolitan. I guess it depends whom you compare them to also. Probably a generational this g as well as I remember the Madrileños from 25 years ago to be alot friendlier than the current generation.

@danielfairchapel3133

5 жыл бұрын

If you think Spanish people is not friendly, go to London and you'll flip out how unfriendly people could be.

@elzorro8787

5 жыл бұрын

@@danielfairchapel3133 Was mainly referring to people in Madrid.

@danielfairchapel3133

5 жыл бұрын

@@elzorro8787 even weirdest. I'm from Madrid and a lot of people love this city because nobody feels like a foreigner in here. Like all the big cities in the world there are stressed people , maybe it's been bad luck

@elzorro8787

5 жыл бұрын

@@danielfairchapel3133 I was born in Madrid as well.. I also grew up in the city. In the pretty decent central suburb of Chamberi. I go back every year and spend between 5-8 weeks. This saying about if your in Madrid . Your from Madrid. Is just a cliche. Made up by Madrileños. I've spoken to Many foreigners living in the city. Most say the same thing Many people in Madrid are quite cold and very insular. The only persons that seem to enjoy it are the university students. As they are surrounded by other foreigners or Spaniards from other regions. Just walk into 5 or 6 shops and I assure you you'll find at least half of the workers of those shops to be extremely rude and arrogant. With their crappy laughable wages it beats me as to why that's the case. It's never an excuse anyway. Madrileños think they are welcoming, friendly people. Go anywhere else in Spain and they'll tell you it's a city full of arrogant people. Sure. When you're living there you'll find many nice people. Some are Pelotas. Some are genuine. I know Madrid and Madrileños like the back of my hand. I've lived in Melbourne, Australia for over 20 years now. I've travelled a hell of alot. A Madrileño might be friendly and welcoming compared to a northern European. But compared to many other citizens I've know n they are not very welcoming or friendly at all . Like I've said . I'm orgulloso de mí ciudad. I love it's food, architecture, public transport, fútbol and nightlife(even though it's nowhere near as good as it used to be 20 or 30 years ago, I can guarantee it). But it's not the city alot of its citizens or tourist board portray it to be.

Another stereotype: Spain's economy is sluggish. Fact: Spain has been the country with the highest GDP growth among all Euro Zone members for several years.

@nidohime6233

2 жыл бұрын

Of which years?

I love when James considers himself a Spaniard when he says “ ‘Cause we love to talk in this country” 😍jajajajajaja

Great video! I just stumbled across it. Yolanda was our flamenco guide on our second day of a month long trip to Spain 2 1/2 years ago. We liked it so much we sold our house and almost everything we owned and moved to Valencia last October. It has been the best decision of our lives! Thanks for the inspiration!! John & Cari

I am spanish and I have to say that you just perfectly described spaniards. Great video!

@spainrevealed

5 жыл бұрын

Gracias!

I enjoy your videos. I just got back from Spain about 4 weeks ago. Was there for 2 weeks and did a tour of the country. Beautiful, everywhere we went. However, when I came back to the states I had some interesting questions and some assumptions from fellow Americans. I was surprised when a couple of them asked me why I would bother going there as I could have gone to Mexico and it's the same thing (of course they have not been to Spain let alone Mexico). One asked me if it was difficult to buy things in stores as everyone could be taking a siesta. Most others, did not understand the country at all. I could understand that as I find most people are ignorant when it comes to geography, and history. Perhaps a video comparing Mexico to Spain would be nice for those that are confused. I have been to both. For me they really don't compare. The language and bull fights compare, but other than that not so much.

@spainrevealed

5 жыл бұрын

Good point - I haven't travelled much in Mexico, but I like the idea. That couple sounds like they need a good dose of travel!

@johndunworth7942

5 жыл бұрын

They are very different countries, but both have so much to offer. Unfortunately, ignorance about foreign countries and cultures is not uncommon in the US, though it’s not as bad as it was back in the 90s when I first moved here.

@erinmh

5 жыл бұрын

wow-the assumption that Mexico is the same thing as Spain speaks volumes about my country and fellow americans. I'm always blown away by our ethnocentric views and inability to think outside of the american bubble.

@erinmh

5 жыл бұрын

I LOVE Spain. Mexico is beautiful with such a rich indigenous culture layered with Spanish influence, and yes parts are dangerous. But America's track record isn't all that great these days, either.

@cashstore1

5 жыл бұрын

@@erinmh There are many areas in the United States I don't wish to visit. Other areas that are dangerous like New Orleans I would visit simply because I know there are safe areas and one needs to keep in those boundaries. One must know where they are safe and not exclude the whole city. But yes, there are third world areas in this country. Best to avoid. That was not my point of the post. Just the ignorance of the geography and the culture.

Im from the Canary islands and the weather here now is around 20 degrees, even in December... We are part of Spain too by the way, the south doesnt end in Andalucia

@xalau5270

5 жыл бұрын

so true

@todotraptv6344

5 жыл бұрын

Os deberían acercar a la península. Maldita tecnología XD Me caen muy bien los canarios.

@polopisto

3 жыл бұрын

you live in the paradise you play in other leagues

Thank you guys, your video gave me some warmth on this cold, wet Galician weather. Though I'm just 28 days in Spain to be exact but yes the hospitality is really great( though I still need to learn more Spanish in order to enjoy it more) and yes having your video right in your home has its coziness. Felices fiestas!

@spainrevealed

5 жыл бұрын

Felices fiestas Karen! GAlicia is amazing! Love the food up there. Enjoy your time!

@davidp.7620

5 жыл бұрын

Carallo!! Se estas en Galicia haberá que irlle tomar uns viños!

@alejandroojeda1572

5 жыл бұрын

Felices fiestas

Flamenco, it is the biggest stereotypes from Spain, but not, Andalucía is one thing, but traditions change enormously from one comunity to the other, Cataluña, Pais Vasco, Galicia, Madrid, Valencia, Canarias, Castilla, they all are so different they don't have so much to do with each other in terms of music, language or food or culture, maybe nowadays it is all more mixed up, but no 50 years ago.

@daniolfe2278

5 жыл бұрын

Agree! If you visit anywhere in the north of Madrid, you will find out that flamenco does not exist almost at all

@googoofeesmithersmits4536

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah it's not too big in most of Spain but it's still quite strong in andalucía, I know because I've lived here most of my life :P

@googoofeesmithersmits4536

5 жыл бұрын

@Álvaro de Bazán indeed, there are many gypsies here, in fact usually a flamenco dress is refered to a gypsy dress (traje de gitana)

@Lunalba26

5 жыл бұрын

Why do u think that in Andalusian people loves flamenco?? i'm 39 years, i'm from to seville and i donk like flamenco!!! and a lot of people thinks the same. Why u havr to generalize everything!?? and i never sleep siesta either... my work isgood and i am glad. I dont change my life by anywhere in spain

@bellazul2

4 жыл бұрын

@Madeleine deleine well, hate is a big word, I don't know why people use this word so freely, maybe, like me, you don't like flamenco, ok, but hate it?? Why?? Also in flamenco people looks angry but this is your point of view without knowing and understanding anything about flamenco, with all my respects, they are not angry, they are passionate that is very different.

First time here and I loved the video! Finally someone not Spanish (well besides Yoli haha) debunking Spanish cliches and myths! We work long hours but once we're out of the office, we're out! I think we lean more towards beer and drinks (water if you live in Madrid because yeah, Madrid's tab water = God lol). Really enjoyed your content, I'll stick around.

I'm from the US and I'm currently in my second year at university, and I'm planning on studying abroad next fall semester in Madrid. I really want to meet people and spend a lot of time there, maybe even work there after school! Your videos are super helpful and engaging, so keep it up!

@spainrevealed

5 жыл бұрын

Glad they've been helpful - you'll have a fantastic time in Madrid. Just don't get stuck in El Tigre tapas bar - where lots of students go. There is a lot better food out there!

@Ilegator

5 жыл бұрын

You're welcome to Madrid!

@franciscosalasgomez8804

5 жыл бұрын

At which university will you study?

@jukes4499

5 жыл бұрын

@@franciscosalasgomez8804 Creo la Universidad Nebrija. Eres un estudiante también?

@diegodab6520

5 жыл бұрын

@@jukes4499 I really recommend you not going there. It's the worst private university in Madrid and maybe in Spain. I know people who study or have studied there and they didn't like their experience. Instead of going there, ICADE or ICAI are very well considerated, almost as a public university, which means is really good.

Also... you forgot the mayor cliche!!!! Siesta!!!!! Everybody think we all have siesta and everyday!!!!🤦‍♀️

@sano75

5 жыл бұрын

verdad,,, but actually siesta is not onley for Spain,,, it's for the whole mediterranean... and I'd challenge anyone to be functional during the hot hours of the summer day.. in long term :)

@analeon7280

5 жыл бұрын

@@sano75 I totally agree

@jaju7174

5 жыл бұрын

We dont?

@FranciscoPMunoz

5 жыл бұрын

No es tópico. Especialmente en el caluroso verano el día lo dividimos en 2 partiendo con una agradable siesta para coger energías para la fiesta

@MrPillajo

5 жыл бұрын

Ojalá todos los días jajaja

El tema de los horarios de por qué tenemos tanto tiempo para comer tengo entendido que viene de la guerra civil. Antes los españoles tenían horarios europeos pero al finalizar la guerra y llegar la pobreza, la gente se vio obligada a tener dos trabajos; uno por la mañana y otro por la tarde. De ahí que hubiera todo este tiempo entre medio para "descansar".

@spainrevealed

5 жыл бұрын

Es verdad Sole. También he leído la misma explicación. Es fascinante no?

@sollc1708

5 жыл бұрын

@@spainrevealed si es curioso pero me gustaría volver a los horarios anteriores! Tengo entendido que se está empezando a considerar

@Ilegator

5 жыл бұрын

@@sollc1708 No, por Dios

@gadinord547

5 жыл бұрын

@@sollc1708 Me gusta el actual. No quiero ser un robot como los del norte.

@lafandenuel5605

5 жыл бұрын

@@spainrevealed sí, debieron sacarla de las entrevistas que hacía el Instituto "Nacional" de Estadística en la posguerra, sobre costumbres. No había 2 trabajos en las áreas rurales (salvo que distingas el que podían darte animales o vegetales) donde se concentraba la mayoría de la población en los 40 y 50. Los que tenían 2 trabajos eran los funcionarios en Madrid, abrían las ventanillas del Ministerio por las mañanas y en función de su nivel o bien tenían una "oficina o despacho privados" o bien trabajaban en una por las tardes. Y los funcionarios 60 o 70 años despues siguen diciendo como debe ser todo, reloj incluido. Es que tenemos muchísimos.

Spain has changed leaps and bounds since 1978. I love the country, the people, the food, and it is amazing how much art there is in such a little country. It's astonishing. Very nicely done, James. Me pregunto si los espanoles ya te bautizaron y te llaman Jaime en vez de James. Ellos tienden a castellanizar muchas cosas. 🧐

@ymartinmendieta

5 жыл бұрын

Y no solo "Jaime"! ¡Es nuestro "Jaimito"! 😃

@teleopinions1367

5 жыл бұрын

@@ymartinmendieta - Ya me lo sospechaba. How cute! Saludos.

@nixxxon18

5 жыл бұрын

I would not say that spain is a "little country" in tact its a larger "country of countries" with several ethnic groups and diferent cultures/languages

@teleopinions1367

5 жыл бұрын

@@nixxxon18 - It is a small country to me, I am speaking about area. It's just similar in size or maybe a little larger than California.

@enekoeneko69

5 жыл бұрын

@Tele Opinions, Spain is not a big country compared to the United States, we agree on that, but it is bigger, for example, than Germany, Italy, Japan, or the United Kingdom. The example you have put, Washington State, has only 184,666 square kilometers, while Spain has 505,990, it is even bigger than California with its 423,971.

I lived in Valencia for 6 months (for study abroad) , and spent lots of time in Madrid. That was a year before covid, and I miss it every day. People are so friendly there. I'm a pretty introverted person, and I felt way more comfortable going to bars and going out doing stuff. I miss that good vibe.

I came to live in Spain (Costa del Sol) from Scotland last year with my Spanish wife and our young son. We spend a lot of time with family in Madrid. What cracks me up wherever I am is the phenomenon of wee grannies enjoying a caña before noon in cafes and bars. Often they are alone. Good on them! Food and drink generally is of a high standard, inexpensive and almost always accompanied by great service.

Thank you for this. I use this video to show my wife that I am not loud, pushy, overly passionate , tardy and insomniatic, I am just SPANISH. I'm first generation American from a VERY Spanish family. My wife is Scandinavian. Basically the opposite of all the above! Looking forward to our Devour tour later this month on our trip! Love these types of videos that give real-world, on-the-ground experiences in Spain and not just the "Chamber of Commerce" stuff. P.S. My Mom never goes to bed earlier that midnight...

@spainrevealed

5 жыл бұрын

haha - I'm glad it's helpful William. And yeah - I think people really want to learn the real deal. Because this IS a fabulous place to live - but you just need a real angle on it :)

You forgot the most important characteristic of the Spaniards, in my opinion: in general, we laugh a lot about ourselves. Oh and another thing: Bullfighting NO NO NO. Never. Disgust. Hate. It is true, that there are fewer and fewer adhesions and they will end completely. It's just a matter of time. I'm sure. Hugs.

@mechaneko6154

5 жыл бұрын

Ladyloca Bonita foto de perfil, viva la república!

@enlosluceros7236

5 жыл бұрын

La II República tuvo un gobierno de derechas la mayor parte del tiempo y fue el Frente Popular el que violentó la legalidad republicana. Por cierto, Largo Caballero odiaba la tricolor y la llamaba bandera burguesa. Y la bandera rojigualda fue escogida en un concurso público para ser vista en el mar en los barcos de la marina mercante. A la gente le gustó y la adoptó como bandera nacional y eso hizo que Isabel II la oficializara. Es la bandera más democrática que existe. Chao.

@MrMinyatur

5 жыл бұрын

Speak for yourself. Respect the others' freedom to get their choice.

@morten6669

5 жыл бұрын

Talk about yourself, smelly communist

@rekio63

5 жыл бұрын

Eso será en tus suburbios. Las zonas por las que yo me muevo está igual de fuerte que siempre.

Guys, I found you recently and I just love your videos. I am a Bulgarian living in London, but I have been to Spain many times and I love Spanish people, food and culture. You are also such a beautiful couple!

James I chatted with a Kiwi publican running a bar in Seville around five years ago. He told me it was really hard running a business in Spain. He said there wasn't much of a middle class just the struggling poor and the super wealthy. Added that government corruption was also an issue. From a visitor's perspective I love Spain, especially Seville which is my favorite city in Europe. Mind you I've never been there in \August/September when it sizzles! Last trip a few years ago I learnt some basic Spanish before arriving. What I found was that many Spanish people happily replied to me in English after I'd made a pitiful attempt to communicate in Spanish. I guess they appreciated I made an effort. I don't like the idea of hanging around the office until the boss leaves. Sounds like Japanese salary men.

Hi James and Yoli - first time watching your video and loved it. Spain is by far the best country to live in - great weather, beautiful scenery, amazing food and the nicest people you could meet! I've been all over Spain and have worked as an English teacher there - each region offers so much that it is hard to choose a favourite place. I am a big fan of Andalucía but my goodness how beautiful is the north as well...and then the best kept secret of Extremadura.. i could go on and on! Looking forward to watching more of your videos y que disfruten!!!

Thanks for the vid. Very informative. After our trip to Spain, I kept on thinking about the cliche that in the States people live to work. People should work to live, enjoy the life. Why should I drive my fancy car to work so early in the morning, and return to my big house every night so exhausted? I am so jealous of Spaniards hanging out in the evening with friends. I guess in big cities like New York some people may do that, but most of them are in their 20s and not married.

@spainrevealed

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your comment Bud. It is admirable (and healthy) that we focus on work/life balance here in Spain. But, of course it does come with its negative points.

One of the worst colds I've ever had was in Sevilla during Semana Santa in 2005. T-shirt and jeans in Andalucia in early April - what can possibly go wrong? Well - the temp was about 8 Celsius and we couldn't just walk back home as streets were cordoned off and there was no public or any other transport available... Very good point about the weather James. If you go to Spain and it's not summer - check weather forcast (even if it Andalucia).

@spainrevealed

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I think we've all learned that lesson!

@sevillabonita1980

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah. I'm from Seville and depends the year Spring can be extremely hot or quite cold, or even really nice temperature. You were unlucky that year.

@FSL123

5 жыл бұрын

I was born and raised in Madrid, but I have to say that I've never felt so much cold in my body than the week I spent during the Semana Santa in Seville a few years ago. Location: Calle Betis, close to the Guadalquivir river. It was completely crazy and many people do not believe me when I tell them. I think the key is the humidity.

@laalonso

5 жыл бұрын

If you look at a world map, Madrid is about the same latitude as New York and its freezing winters. We here in Spain, fortunately, are blessed by a mix of the Azores Anticyclone and the Gulf Stream, which make our winters a little milder, but even so.

@claras.612

5 жыл бұрын

Not in the canary island

I’m going to Spain in October. As with every country I visit, I’ve been researching the customs,culture & history. Your videos are awesome! I love the easy, friendly & informative format. Whether in the bars, on the street or in your home, you’ve made learning about your country easy & enjoyable. I’m a huge history fan & a foodie/home cook, so your combination is appreciated. The suggested books are awesome. I’ve booked 3 Devour tours (Barcelona,Madrid & Seville) & hope they are as well done as your videos (my expectations are high...unfortunately. I took a pub crawl tour with a well known company when in London & was sooo disappointed! The guide appeared bored the entire tour didn’t like beer or pub food....what?). Requests?? More references to Spanish history & lifestyle. I’d love to hear about current challenges as well as triumphs in today’s Spain. More about the wine regions & differences from region to region. You are an adorable couple. Well done!

Me ha gustado mucho el vídeo! En líneas generales es bastante acertado. Me suscribo.

@spainrevealed

5 жыл бұрын

Gracias y bienvenido!

Brilliant as always! Loved watching this and yes from your home is good too. Would love to see more of your Spanish conversation (from English to Spanish) like the one you did on how to order food and drink in a bar - that was really helpful 😊 xx

@spainrevealed

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! And noted!!

Awesome video guys. Really makes me feel like I’m back in Spin. Thank you J&Y!

Awesome videos. Keep on making these unique videos. I just came back from Madrid and this was on point.

Just started watching your vids and find them really interesting. I’m moving to Mazarron, Murcia from Glasgow Scotland this August and these have been a real eye opener keep them coming 🇪🇸👍😀

Love it. Hi Yoli & James, though been living in Marbella for almost 7 years, always find your videos enlightening, informative and fun. Keep it up

@spainrevealed

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Lisa! I appreciate the comment!

You are definitely my favourite couple on KZread! Brilliant, charming videos-very authentic!

So glad I found this channel. Heaps of useful information for this Aussie family who has been living in Barcelona for 1 year now! Loving our life in Spain!

My first video with you guys, thanks for the channel! My wife is from Spain and we go back yearly to visit family and friends. It’s really funny, we’ve had many of the same conversations about the same cliches. 😄 ¡Un abrazo!

@spainrevealed

5 жыл бұрын

Good to hear I'm not alone Doug!

@DougsDharma

5 жыл бұрын

Oh for sure not! 😄

Todo perfectamente correcto. Y sobre lo del frío, simplemente apuntar que sí hay una España en la que no hace frío, que es obviamente Canarias. Las Palmas, por ejemplo, está a 28º de latitud, lo que le confiere un clima cuasi tropical, que sin embargo, es seco. A no ser que uno considere "frío" una temperatura media de 18º en enero (el mes más frío del año). Hoy 9 de diciembre, 23ª de máxima y 17 de mínima... ;) Buen vídeo, chicos!

@spainrevealed

5 жыл бұрын

Es verdad - Las Canarias!

@marcasabuena7503

5 жыл бұрын

La temperatura media de Alicante también es fantástica y en general toda la zona mediterránea.

@1650million

5 жыл бұрын

@@marcasabuena7503 "Fantástica" es un término subjetivo. De manera no menos subjetiva, y viniendo de alguien que vivió unos cuantos años en Alicante capital, aún recuerdo el salir a las 7 de la mañana en pleno invierno con el plumas, los guantes y el casco de moto puesto, y temblar de frío de manera tan salvaje que más de una vez temí tener un accidente. Objetivamente, lo que dices tanto de Alicante como "en general", va ser que no... Para decirlo en pocas palabras, no hay ni un solo sitio en toda la Península Ibérica en el que no haga bastante (o mucho más) frío del que la inmensísima mayoría de las personas quisiéramos sufrir, tanto a finales de otoño, como el pleno invierno. Cosa que no digo yo, sino las estadísticas oficiales de la AEMET: A día de hoy, 11/12/2018, la temperatura mínima en Alicante es de 8º. En Las Palmas, de DIECISIETE. Estadísticas que también dicen que la temp. media en enero en Alicante es de 11.7º, y en Las Palmas, de 18.1º. O lo que es lo mismo, que una te compras el mismo abrigo gordo que en Madrid, y en la otra, no lo necesitas. Eso por no hablar de que en Alicante (y en muchos otros sitios del mediterráneo) puedes encontrar calores MUCHO más sofocantes en pleno verano que el de las Canarias, que muchas personas pueden encontrar peores que el clima invernal. En suma, que todo clima español es "bueno" para el europeo medio, pero objetivamente, si hay algún tópico hemos vendido bien, es el de que "en España siempre hace buen tiempo"... ;) Un saludo P.S. Sorry por el tocho, James, pero me gusta el tema... :P

@Helelena95

5 жыл бұрын

¿Que en Canarias no hace frío? Pero si tenemos un montón de microclimas xD Puedes ir al Teide a ver la nieve por la mañana y luego estar por la tarde en el sur en la playa tomando el sol. Pero no siempre hace calor. Si no, intenta salir a la calle sin abrigo por La Laguna cuando empieza a atardecer a ver si no te congelas con el frío húmedo que hay. Hace años estuve de intercambio en Inglaterra y te aseguro que allí no pasé tanto frío como algunas noches aquí. jajajaja (tmbn porque con la excusa de que aquí hace bueno todo el año, no acondicionan los espacios).

@1650million

5 жыл бұрын

@@Helelena95 Tienes razón en lo de los microclimas, pero meter el monte más alto de España en el saco es como subirme a Sierra Nevada y decir que es el clima representativo de Granada. Aparte, has ido a coger una excepción climatológica de las más notables en las Islas, siendo La Laguna una región con un número de horas de sol anuales inusualmente bajo (hasta ciudades interiores como Madrid y Zaragoza tienen muchas más horas de sol anuales) y cuyo relativo "frío" no es ni mucho menos representativo de lo que te vayas a encontrar ni dándote un paseíto hasta Santa Cruz, ni de las Palmas, ni representativa de Canarias, en general. Y no sé dónde viviste tú en Inglaterra, pero teniendo en cuenta que hasta en La Laguna la temperatura mínima registrada en los últimos 50 AÑOS ha sido de 4ºC (con medias de 13ºC en enero), se me hace raro, raro que sea allí donde te has "congelado"... En suma: que Canarias tiene el mejor clima que se pueda encontrar en toda Europa (siendo Malta y Chipre mejor en algunas cosas, peor en otras) y NO la España peninsular. Un saludo.

Great, informative video! Good job guys 👍🏼

@spainrevealed

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ewan!

Thank you for all the info very useful !!

I've lived here for just over forty years and it's nice to see someone finally talking a bit of sense about the place. Y Yolanda acierta, como no, al decir que hay que salir a la calle. Siempre he pensado que el lugar natural del anglosajón (como dicen aquí) es el hogar. En RU, p.e.j, cuando se sale de casa es por algo. En España es más bien al revés. Lo normal es estar en la calle. Si estás en casa es que tienes que estar por algún motivo. Aunque eso es cada vez menos frecuente....y es una lástima.

@spainrevealed

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks - gracias - Andy! Glad you enjoyed it!

@alopezgallego

5 жыл бұрын

Salen más a la calle porque la mayoría de la gente vive en pisos pequeños por eso es más agradable salir a los cafés donde te sirven y es más cómodo.

In the 60s and 70s there was the idea among Spaniards that wine was a drink for old people and peasants, so the 'sophisticated' was to drink weird mixed, and among the lower classes, beer. The wine got a renaissance when posh people began to drink expensive wines and became 'connoisseurs', around the mid 80s and early 90s :)

@nataliajimenez1870

Жыл бұрын

It's also that room temperature wine is not very pleasant when the temperature is hot. That's why sangría was so popular and cold beer is more welcomed

Great video folks, really enjoyed watching!

Loved it and learned lots . X keep them coming .👍

Un video genial. Aunque hay algunas apreciaciones que deberíais hacer, en cuanto a la vida de los bares o las reuniones familiares hay que distinguir entre las distintas culturas que hay en España. No es lo mismo la tradición de bares en el Mediterráneo que en la zona del Cantábrico. Directamente son formas distintas de vivirlo, aunque con la misma pasión de hablar, beber y comer como forma de pasarlo bien. En cuanto a las reuniones familiares sí que se dan bastante, incluso hay platos como la Paella que a pesar de ser conocido mundialmente, se trata de un plato muy familiar de domingo. El tema de los toros es un tópico también. Los toros no son sólo las "corridas de toros". El mundo del toro en España está compuesto por muchas más tradiciones locales como los clásicos encierros o las novilladas y luego multitud de fiestas patronales que tienen su propio "toreo". En Cataluña no verás corridas de toros pero no tendrás problema en ver los típicos toros al agua, los toros embolados (con fuego en los cuernos..) que no han sido prohibidos ni tiene pinta de serlo. Es más una cosa política y de cara internacional más que una lucha real por los derechos de esos animales. Hay bastante hipocresía en todo esto en los distintos puntos de España. Ah y también hay que tener en cuenta otras formas de entretenimiento con toros que no implican necesariamente su muerte, como lo son el espectáculo de los recortadores en el que personas muy atrevidas saltan por encima de los toros haciendo volteretas. Estaria genial que hicierais más vídeos así y que fuerais un poco más allá de la comida y la bebida. Las fiestas patronales de los distintos pueblos y comunidades son un mundo genial (música, bailes, pasos, etc) que podría nutrir vuestro canal y hacerlo redondo :) Un abrazo y seguid así. Es un canal estupendo.

@spainrevealed

5 жыл бұрын

Me encantaría hacer un vídeo sobre las fiestas de los pueblos - muy buena idea. Lo apunto. Gracias por el comentario - y es verdad, al final España cambia bastante según la region.

@marcasabuena7503

5 жыл бұрын

En España hay tantas tradiciones como pueblos y ciudades, es un país muy diverso, estoy completamente de acuerdo las fiestas patronales son un reflejo maravilloso de las diferentes realidades de España. Te daría para muchísimos vídeos muy interesantes.

@bellazul2

5 жыл бұрын

@@spainrevealed yo soy de Canarias pero ahora vivo en un pequeño pueblo entre Valencia y Alicante llamado Orba, aquí las fiestas son obligadas, los quintos (que son los chicos y chicas que cumplen 18 años) organizan el recaudar dinero el año anterior para organizar las fiestas del año siguiente, es una pasada la cantidad de cosas que hacen para recaudar fondos y las fiestas son las patronales y las fiestas de verano que son diferentes. En Orbeta (que es un minibarrio del pueblo en la periferia) hay fiesta donde están niños y mayores, donde los vecinos sacamos mesas y sillas y comemos juntos, es muy bonito porque la gente come y bebe pero no se emborrachan a lo bestia. Te podría seguir hablando de ellas pero igual se hace muy largo, las fiestas varían mucho entre pueblos y comunidades autónomas, cada lugar tiene su mundo propio.

@angelitacanaria5207

5 жыл бұрын

@@bellazul2 Viva Canarias y Feliz Navidad a toda España.

@azanulbizar12

4 жыл бұрын

Lo de Cataluña con los toros fue de risa y completamente sectario. Y lo dice alguien a quien no le gustan y quitaría que se les mate. Pero prohibir las corridas y mantener el prenderle fuego a los cuernos del animal es una de las mayores incoherencias de la historia...pero claro se hizo porque "hay toros y toros", no es lo mismo los superiores toros carolingios de la Corona Catalano-Aragonesa que los de la "puta España"...(perdón, puto "Estado español")

Es super adorable, él estaba diciendo todo el rato, "we..." "as spanidars..." "the dictador that we had..." ¡genial!

GRACIAS ! Este video era muy necesario de verdad. Thank you so much!

Love these videos keep them coming 😊😊😊😊

On the comment regarding Catholics in Spain and as a half American, half Spaniard having lived 25 years in Spain and 25 in the US I would say that for some in Spain being catholic is not about going to church on Sundays but more so about having a moral compass and some type of spiritual guidasnce which includes passing on that education to your kids even if you break the rules yourself of that moral comapss yourselves sometimes or do not believe in every single thing it teaches. I personally consider myself a catholic but don't go to church on Sundays and do not really care whether Jesus was really the physical son of God or not, to me is more about whether the compass or rules work for me. And, they do sound reasonable. Spaniards have an openness to one another and empathy overall not seen in the US. It is the catholic tradition that is partially responsible, the focus on the human being as the center of policy in the scholastic tradition and not just the economy or "progress". Spaniards today se descomulgan from the church to revindicate their religious skepticism(my friend included). However, I do not think they know what they are giving up. The grass alway looks greener on the other side. I think their history gave them a lot and it is not an easy history to have lived. I feel the next generations are discarding it not understanding that the good things they have and who they are(what other countries envy) come from it, including its catholic tradition as an integral part. I would love to see it embraced more. I think the rejection is misguided. I think this is part of the black legend off Spain influencing Spaniards minds. That is my opinion.

Great vid, very interesting. The catholic thing sounds similar to here in Ireland. Many people here will still identify as catholic in the census, but most of them do not go to mass any more. The church does not have as much social influence as it did 20 or 30 years ago.

Soooo true! Excellent video by Yoli and James!

Pretty nice videos. James is really into the culture, you guys discuss great aspects of that. Congrats!

Love all the videos and his format. I spent quite a bit of time in Rota Spain in the Navy, and look forward to going back next October. Hoping to check out devourtours.

@spainrevealed

5 жыл бұрын

Would love to have you on tour Richard!!!

@richards.4116

5 жыл бұрын

@@spainrevealed 3 days in Madrid, on to Lisbon for 3, then 8 night cruise to Barcelona, couple nights there, and back to Texas. Hoping for a couple of tours. Keep up the great work and videos.

Great vid! While I don't have any current plans to move to Spain (although that might change after my first trip next Spring), I really liked the info and insight. Again, love your videos, you both have great personalities, easy going yet entertaining. Love Yoly's sweater. Super cute.

@spainrevealed

5 жыл бұрын

So glad you enjoyed it Chris! And yeah, let's see if you're keen to move here after your trip in spring!

@BlanchestarlightUwU

5 жыл бұрын

Don't move here, please. Spain is not a good place to live in. Our justice and employment system are shit.

Your videos are simply terrific. My wife and are visiting Spain this spring to explore the idea of moving there for at least a year. The information you have provided in all you videos has given us a sense of knowledge and warmth of the Spanish culture that has really helped us plan our first visit and possible life in Spain. Looking forward to our Devour Tour in Madrid.

@spainrevealed

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Mark, that means a lot! Good luck for your move!

The thing with Flamenco... imagine I go to visit the US and expect Country music everywhere, and feel weird that there is not a big Country music scene in New York, San Francisco, Chicago... Flameco is something of the south, it has absolutely nothing to do with a lot of the rest of Spain, in the same way that, say, bagpipes in Galicia and Asturias are not going to be something people in Andalusia care a lot about or would like you to associate with them. Thats a bit of the push back. Apart from that let me tell you 2 things. One, you are a very lovely couple, and two, every time James says "we", "us" talking about Spain, I just feel happy. One of us! :)

Excelente video!! Saludos desde Buenos Aires!

@spainrevealed

5 жыл бұрын

Gracias Cesar!

I have watched a few of your videos this evening. You are a delightful and insightful young couple - keep up the good work!

Just came across your video in the supermarket. Very interesting, will watch again

Hi James First time i'm watching one of your videos. Being a Spain addict i do appreciate any kind of information that helps me to learn this country and it's people better. Talking about clichés, how to explain that whenever i travel to Spain, i can talk and have conversations with everyone. But back home again, trying to make contact via social media (language platforms), usually doors are closed. Having a good knowledge of English is a big issue in Spain. That's why it would be a good idea to do language exchanges. But in fact they don't. Another thing, it is said that when you want to apply for a job, you need to know people who work inside, otherwise your chances are upto 0%. What kind of a job you would recommend someone who is around his 60''s, and being able to communicate in 3 upto 5 languages ? Would be interesting to see you make a video abour work environment, do interviews with people doing different kind of jobs

@carlosmoreno6835

5 жыл бұрын

All youngsters in Catalunya, Valencia, Baleares, Galicia and País Vasco (Up to 50% of Spain) speak 3 languages too. I would apply for something related to your field rather than based on the languages you speak. As you mention, networking will be of course important, AS IT IS EVERYWHERE. I've worked in England, Germany, Finland, Belgium and Spain and I couldn't see a big difference on the networking influence. Obviously in Spain the job offers are less but that's it. Having a good knowledge of any foreign language is an issue in any country that speaks a popular language (French, Chinese, Spanish and ENGLISH). Never saw a population more ignorant about foreign language than the English speaking ones... In anyway, lack of work and the advance of Netflix with popular shows not being dub encouraging pretty much every teenager to learn pretty good English.

@alejandroojeda1572

5 жыл бұрын

Es verdad que hay algunos trabajos con mucho enchufe, como diríamos aquí, es decir, en los que tienes que conocer a alguien de adentro, pero no ocurre en todos, ni mucho menos. Acerca de los idiomas supongo que depende de cuáles hables, hay bastantes academias de idiomas, no sé cómo de difícil es entrar como profesor pero te puedo asegurar que hay muchos y que es bastante común que la gente joven vaya a academias o tenga profesores particulares. Podrías empezar por ahí. Por ejemplo, en los colegios privados se les cae la baba con los profesores nativos de inglés y si hablas alemán o francés es posible que consigas trabajo por ahí, sobre todo con el alemán, porque es algo muy nuevo por aquí y faltan buenos profesores.

@deiniou

5 жыл бұрын

Well, to work in some jobs in Euskalherria, Basque Country, you must know Basque, so is good you are good with languages, but the language gambit can not be as impressive here, I can only speak 3, but many friends of mine speak many more, keep in mind that we are born learning at least two.

@playerone6995

4 жыл бұрын

Spain's not the best country for work...

@doroparker1702

3 жыл бұрын

Rudolf, there is only one job for you that makes sense. Tourist guide. They will appreciate your languages.

You guys seem very nice people and this is one of the nicest videos I've watched about Spain so far. Thank you for that! I moved to Barcelona six months ago and the more I learn about the culture and people, the more I like it here. I agree with all of your comments btw. My biggest challenge so far is the language. I've been learning Spanish for five months. Unfortunately, I find it very complicated, particularly the grammar and since local people speak so fast with different accents, I cannot go meet them and hold a conversation. Hopefully, in the future. Thanks, again.

@conlasganas

5 жыл бұрын

Hey, Spaniard here. One thing that could help you is getting used to it watching Spanish tv shows, but dramas, not comedy, since, like in any other country they have inside jokes. Another thing, look for an exchange bar in Barcelona, I'm sure there are, you would find people who want to improve their English and you can help each other.

@joshkuntepeli2657

5 жыл бұрын

@@conlasganas Thank you very much for the advice. Yes, I watch Spanish tv almost everyday and as you say it is very difficult for me to understand the comedy shows for now. Mind you, when I first watched Allí abajo, which is a drama, I thought I would never be able to speak Spanish, ever! :)

@conlasganas

5 жыл бұрын

Joshkun Tepeli Allí abajo is comedy, that is why is quite difficult to understand. Elite is drama, another one ( it’s on Netflix too)that night be easier would be the Ministry of Time

@conlasganas

5 жыл бұрын

Joshkun Tepeli and you are quite welcome!! ;)

@joshkuntepeli2657

5 жыл бұрын

@@conlasganas Is it a comedy? Thank God for that! Otherwise, I would've felt really thick! :) Thank you again for your suggestions. I feel more confident now.

Finally ! The most accurate video about Spain I have ever see, thank you guys, you did a wonderful job.👏🏻👏🏻

@spainrevealed

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Casi!!!

I love you two!!! So fun! ♥️🙋😘‼️Love you’re videos and personalities!!! Keep up the great work!😘🦋

I was in Scotland with an all-Basque team; for those not familiar with the stereotypes, our neighbors used to claim that our men were "henpecked" because they all could cook. The Scotts were amazed that our lunches were always kind of potluck (each of us would bring his own meal but always make enough to share, and we'd make a big salad to share); we were amazed and depressed that they'd eat a little, sad, depressed sandwich... *makes "little sad depressed sandwich" face*. One of those coworkers once asked why didn't we "go native" and we explained that, since our boss wasn't going to let us leave earlier than 8pm anyway (talk about presencialismo :p), we were going to bloody well eat enough lunch to tide us over until we could get home at a time the local restaurants had already closed.

@spainrevealed

5 жыл бұрын

Haha - great story! And yes, the Basques know how to cook and eat!

When you're a local and you are just watching this video to know what people believe about Spain.

Love your videos 👍😊. Looking forward to our vacation there in 2 weeks .

You guys are so pleasant to watch. What a lovely couple! Thanks for the interesting videos. :)

The way she stares at him when hes speaking makes it so awkward for me to watch lmfao

I liked this so much! I am Polish but I grew up in Spain.I´m living here for more than 25 years now and I totally agree with you :)

@spainrevealed

5 жыл бұрын

So glad you enjoyed it Patrycja¡

@jjgf8412

5 жыл бұрын

Osea que eres española vamos.

Love your show, keep it up!

Eating at someone's home is more intimate. At a bar can be very noisy and you can't have a good conversation with anyone, but family get togethers are better left for house parties. I like the idea of getting out with friends. I like the outdoors setting rather than enclosed in a dinning room.

I love you guys so much! You are such a cute, loved up couple! I can't wait to move to Spain :D Muchas gracias

@spainrevealed

5 жыл бұрын

Haha I love your comment :) And Yoly says hi xxx

El mejor video tratando los estereotipos de España que he visto!!!!

@spainrevealed

5 жыл бұрын

Gracias Luis!

Me ha encantado el vídeo! Sois encantadores, muchas gracias por esto y muchos besos desde Cádiz.

I’ve a sonáis background born in Latin America, raised in Canada, but I go to Spain minimum once a year. My husband is from Germany and when we were living there, we will do roads trips all the way down to Spain. Now we are in the US, but we still fly to Spain once a year. My dream is to go to Spain at least for six months so my husband can learn Spanish and live it truly in a Spanish environment and me I can take some sevillana dancing classes. I don’t know when I will do that, but I will. My soul belongs to Spain!

I'm spanish, and I'm totally agree with everything you said. Just say that bullfighting is only seen by old people. Youngers are so desagree with It. And, one thing i think you left is that we laught of ourselves all time.

@spainrevealed

5 жыл бұрын

That's very true!!

@freespirit6746

4 жыл бұрын

I'm interested why people laugh at themselves all time... Care to explain please?...

There are many ways of works in Spain. Some People, office state employees or banks works 8 to 3. Other people has to adapt to their turn. Some Self employed people or waitress and waiters works 10 to 12 hours a day. It depends many of the kind of work. I wish to work 9 to 5.

I have just stumbled across these. They are very good. Insightful.

@spainrevealed

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks man!

@AdamBilliald

5 жыл бұрын

@@spainrevealed no problem James

Love your vlogs. So helpful . Thanks. My hubby might be getting orders to rota naval base that's why I'm looking at these videos

Spain is a country of countries, it’s too difficult to generalize in those kind of topics. Nice video though

@spainrevealed

5 жыл бұрын

Good point Xepe... we tried our best. Thank for your watching!

@MrMinyatur

5 жыл бұрын

Country of countries... You have bought de blind mule to the left and nationalists.

@igorlozano7143

5 жыл бұрын

Spain isnt a country of countries, Spain is a country and the there are other countries like mine: Basque Country.

@MrMinyatur

5 жыл бұрын

@@igorlozano7143 jajajaja, as in Spain nobody buy your nationalists' dreams you come here and try to sell foreigners...

@MrMinyatur

5 жыл бұрын

@@igorlozano7143 you can check your personal ID and find which is the country. Sweet dreams.

Having been visiting Spain for nearly 40 years, I have always found Spaniards to be rather dismissive and aloof to me as a tourist. Never really felt I'd made any connections at all. I speak a little Spanish so try not to be that cliched ignorant English tourist, that is so prevalent on the costas. Having said that I was in Cadiz/Jerez a couple of weeks ago and felt a difference. When my Spanish failed me a couple of times the people I was talking to spoke to me in English with a big smile, which was a real surprise, I honestly think it was the first time in all of the years visiting that this has happened. I think Spain is a fantastic country to visit. Spent some time in the Murcia region back in March and as I said recently in Cadiz, which I absolutely loved(apart from the cruise ships passengers everywhere). Already have a trip to Santa Cruz de La Palma booked for next March and hope to spend some time in the north west maybe late June. Love the channel.

@spainrevealed

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Simon! Certainly the south is unique!

@richbillionair

3 жыл бұрын

@@tianna3024 don't you need the tourists' money

Yoly looks at James with so much love! Great to see both of you doing what you love

Your videos are all great no matter what the subject is because you give so much information and are very detailed. Thank you.

In 1940 Spain changed time zone following France (previously that year). UK changed its hour too in the following months. It was half a year before the german occupation of France. During spanish civil warr, in 1938 Spain changed his hour twice in the Republican side and none in the Francoist side. Spain problem isn't much of a wrong time zone, but being southern than the rest of Europe has much variation of sunset and sunrise time in summer and winter. Sunrise in Madrid occurs 0:35 minutes later than London in winter, but 1:37 later in summer. Sunset in Madrid occurs 1:57 minutes later than London in winter, but 0:35 later in summer. Correct hour for Madrid could be no more than half an hour difference from London all year round.

@hypatia4754

5 жыл бұрын

We follow Berlin time due to Franco wanting to receive communications from Berlin without any problems for the Germans. End of story.

Hola James, sigo tus vídeos hace ya algún tiempo y me encantan; es un misterio pq no tienes más seguidores...Estuve en Madrid en Enero 2018, y me encantó. Me quedé en El Barrio La Latina, y fue un “game changer”. Voy para Euskadi pronto...Hablas muy bien el castellano, te felicito. Yo me mudo para España en los próximos (5) años...Me encantó el formato en tu casa; muy natural y entretenido y BTW, Yoli es tu “arma secreta”. Como amante del vino en general, no entiendo realmente cual es la fijación de los españoles con la cerveza (caña), ya que en realidad no es tan buena como por ejemplo la Sagres de Portugal que si es realmente espectacular. Para mi las tapas con vino, coño! Un abrazo!

@spainrevealed

5 жыл бұрын

Estoy contigo con lo del vino! Y si.... Yoly es mi arma secreta! Ya nos hemos reido de ese hecho esta mañana. No sé porque no tengo más seguidores :) Pero tampoco subo muchos vídeos. Quiero hacer más en 2019. Un abrazo!

@alejandroojeda1572

5 жыл бұрын

La cerveza creo que nos viene de que es refrescante. En España veras muy a menudo que la gente se pide cañas frías en verano para refrescarse. Aparte, el vino se ve como algo que se toma en una cena o un redtaurante, mientras que la caña es algo más típico de la calle y el bar. Al final se reduce a un estereotipo, porque es verdad que nuestra cerveza no es muy buena.

@eci2620

5 жыл бұрын

El tema de la caña en España pudiera ser hasta un caso de estudio. Yo soy del Caribe, y la cerveza por su contenido de cebada es muy pesada para tapear ya que llena demasiado, y es una contradicción pq lo menos que uno desea al comer tantos platos pequeños, es llenarse antes, right? El vino por su acidez natural, es perfecto para la digestión. Yo cocino muchísimo y puedo comer, picar y tapear toda la la noche con vino, no así con cerveza. Yo le pregunté lo mismo sobre la caña vs el vino a un Madrileño mientras degustaba unos Callos a la Madrileña en el Museo del Jamón, y me contestó lo mismo que tú...Es definitivamente una costumbre española tapear con una caña aunque no necesariamente sea la mejor cerveza; para mí, las tapas con vino coño! Un abrazo Ale!

@laalonso

5 жыл бұрын

@@eci2620 Lo que ocurre con el vino es que, con un contenido de alcochol de 12º (de promedio; pueden ser 11º o hasta 14º), si sales a tapear es más fácil que te termine afectando y no llegues a casa en las mejores condiciones :) En cambio la cerveza que se bebe, la industrial, suele estar entre 3º y 5º, apenas una tercera parte; teniendo en cuenta, además, que en Madrid la "caña" es una medida bastante pequeña (si vienes al norte donde yo vivo, la caña oscila alrededor de 250 cc, más o menos el doble que en el centro de España; de hecho hace años se popularizó el "corto de cerveza", que es aproximadamente como una caña madrileña, para poder aguantar más tiempo por ahí). El vino se reserva para las comidas o las cenas, cuando estamos sentados a la mesa, o también cuando salimos "de tranquilos" (una expresión que necesitaría explicación aparte :) ) Un saludo.

@marcasabuena7503

5 жыл бұрын

Chico sobre gustos. A mi tampoco me va, creo que es por el calor y además es algo relativamente reciente, antes era el vino, en el norte sigue siendo mas popular el vino por eso pienso que será cosa del calor.

I really liked the video! I’m an exchange student from Spain in the USA and I miss Spain SO MUCH. The life there is just amazing and cheap!

@spainrevealed

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!! You’ll have to come back!

I LOVE that when you talk about spanish people you say we, you are a complete spaniard now dude!!!

@spainrevealed

5 жыл бұрын

Gracias!!!

First time I visited Spain was in April for about 6 weeks and the weather wasn't too hot or too cold (I was in Madrid, Seville, Cordoba, Valencia, Barcelona,). I will say the next time I went during January to Madrid and Seville and yeah you guys get cold. I'm used to Southern California where during the middle of winter it gets to be 18-22 degrees for the high and about 10 degrees at night.

@alejandroojeda1572

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah, LA is in fact a few degrees south of Seville, so it makes sense.