I left the USA in my 40s FOREVER.

📖 Discover Valencia: Your Essential Guide to Living and Loving Life in Spain
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Seeking happiness and a sense of belonging, I made the decision to leave the US in my 40s and return to Europe. Despite a thriving career in jewelry design and unforgettable experiences in Los Angeles, I couldn't shake the feeling that something was missing. I longed for deeper connections and a more relaxed pace of life that I remembered from my childhood in Europe.
A trip to Italy reignited my love for its lifestyle, leading me on a journey of self-discovery. Ultimately, I found my true home in the beautiful city of Valencia, Spain. Embracing the city's vibrant culture and warmth, I finally discovered the balance, connections, and happiness I had been seeking all along.
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0:00 Intro
1:54 Valencia, Spain
4:03 Deep Culture
4:53 Valencia Ultimate Guide
5:35 Rooftop Wine
6:15 Touristic Things
7:02 Why are they closed!
7:46 FOUR Specialty Coffee & Bistro
9:09 Leaving the familiar

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  • @ANTOANETTA
    @ANTOANETTA Жыл бұрын

    I have been working on this for awhile and now my Ultimate Guide to Valencia is available for purchase: 📖 Discover Valencia: Your Essential Guide to Living and Loving Life in Spain payhip.com/b/DKdBS If you are traveling to Valencia as a tourist or relocating here this guide will really help you navigate. It has 85 pages of useful information, stunning images and clickable links (digital guide)

  • @diegoapalategui579

    @diegoapalategui579

    Жыл бұрын

    If yoiu havent been there i recommend you a visit to Zurich, full of small (and big) jewelleries, in the golden mile ot the old part, Charming place and a good target market for your work

  • @ANTOANETTA

    @ANTOANETTA

    Жыл бұрын

    I really want to visit! It is on my list for sure. Thank you

  • @stephenhorgan6339

    @stephenhorgan6339

    Жыл бұрын

    Awesome

  • @Oliver-fs2ep

    @Oliver-fs2ep

    11 ай бұрын

    You are romanian?

  • @omicronceti6063

    @omicronceti6063

    11 ай бұрын

    US is dark, lonely, depressive, miserable lifeless land with no human connection. Its only good to make money there. Everybody normal would leave.

  • @fjp3305
    @fjp3305 Жыл бұрын

    Because you didn't want to live to work, you want to work to live. And in Spain you can do that.

  • @marrlena947
    @marrlena947 Жыл бұрын

    I love this video! I'm from the USA and moved to Europe 20 years ago. I'm so happy I did. I now live in the Andalucían mountains of Spain. I will never go back to the USA.

  • @ANTOANETTA

    @ANTOANETTA

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you! Must be beautiful there

  • @redruby747

    @redruby747

    10 ай бұрын

    Yes don't usa is done

  • @marrlena947

    @marrlena947

    10 ай бұрын

    @@ANTOANETTA It is beautiful and so clean. The air and water is pure. There are no rats or cockroaches. Barcelona was full of them. I will stay here for the rest of my life.

  • @prescottlange
    @prescottlange Жыл бұрын

    Increasingly, as I've gotten older, I've struggled to figure out where exactly in America I belong. In a country this big, it shouldn't be that difficult to find SOMEHWERE desirable. But I never really could find anywhere that fully satisfied. It finally dawned on me it was American culture itself that I wished to escape. And that living overseas was where I wanted to be. I've never been more excited about a move in my life. Spain is the place for me.

  • @ANTOANETTA

    @ANTOANETTA

    Жыл бұрын

    Awww I know that feeling…

  • @Lacteagalaxia

    @Lacteagalaxia

    Жыл бұрын

    Para nosotros los extranjeros no

  • @prescottlange

    @prescottlange

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Lacteagalaxia Would you mind elaborating?

  • @Stopit77

    @Stopit77

    Жыл бұрын

    I can relate, and I grew up in the US. Something is missing, it doesn’t fulfill me anymore. It’s work work work and it’s all just too much. Thank you for this video! Did you grow up in Spain?

  • @ANTOANETTA

    @ANTOANETTA

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Stopit77 No, 18 years in Bulgaria and 2 years Germany, after that 20 years in the US.

  • @teenatravelsabroad
    @teenatravelsabroad11 ай бұрын

    I am with you Sister! I was born and raised in California. I left for Europe in 2015 to take a break using my medical leave due to constant migraines from being over worked. When I first arrived in Europe after just a few days I knew I found what I was missing in the USA and that was quality of life and feeling safe. I returned to the USA after 8 weeks of traveling France, Italy, Austria, Croatia and Hungary, and then I began planning my move to Europe. In 2017 I made it happen and I never looked back. Great content. :)

  • @harryballs7029

    @harryballs7029

    11 ай бұрын

    no doubt you made the right decision. US is a capitalist hellscape. there is no work/life balance at ALL ... none ... The us is a 3rd world country in so many ways

  • @Francisco_Manos

    @Francisco_Manos

    11 ай бұрын

    So as an American is it easy to immigrate and stay in Europe?

  • @teenatravelsabroad

    @teenatravelsabroad

    11 ай бұрын

    @@Francisco_Manos Yes it depends on the Country, some Countries are easier for Americans than other Countries.

  • @absolutechad8805
    @absolutechad8805 Жыл бұрын

    Spain is beautiful.

  • @thomasbarchen
    @thomasbarchen Жыл бұрын

    At the beginning of March I traveled to the US where I grew up and planned to stay for three months. But I couldn't take three weeks and I was back on a plane to Europe. Since then I have been to Denmark, Sweden, Germany and Spain. I am coming to Valencia next Monday. God bless the USA. I am glad I left! It ain't got no soul.

  • @alieditorial
    @alieditorial Жыл бұрын

    Llevo suscrito a tu canal, como un año y medio, y creo que nunca comente nada. Hoy tengo un poco de tiempo y voy a contarte algo que incluso la gran mayoría de los españoles desconoce, y es el porque de la relacción de las culturas mediterráneas con la calle o el espacio público. Esto, es gracias a Roma. En las sociedades urbanas de la República y el imperio romano, los ricos vivían en DOMUS grandes casas con esclavos y todo lo necesario para vivir. Mientras, las clases bajas y medias vivían en bloques de hasta cinco pisos llamados INSULAE. A penas eran dos cuartos por familia y a penas se usaban para dormir y vestirse o cambiar de ropa. El resto de actividades, se hacían en la calle o espacio público, no en vano Grecia y Roma inventaron la plaza pública FORO o AGORA. En la calle, o espacios públicos, se comía, se trabajaba, se lavaba y defecaba. Todo ocurría en la calle comercio, juicios, discursos, celebraciones religiosas o civiles, ejecuciones, castigos, sexo... El bar, es una sofisticacion del espacio publico a diferencia de tu cultura en que solo sirven para emborracharse, hacer negocios turbios o ligar. En el mediterraneo, puedes invitar a una mujer a un bar, sin que se sienta intimidada, o llevar a tus hijos, sin ser considerado un mal padre. Por contra, en las culturas norteeuropeas la calle, sólo era contemplada, para transitar de un espacio privado a otro, y el lugar de reunión de la comunidad, era la casa del líder o rey, que a su vez, era un espacio privado. En estas sociedades, las relaciones sociales, se hacían en el ámbito privado, que llega hasta hoy en las barbacoas del domingo con amigos, y compañeros. (Germen del racismo y el miedo al estraño) Actualmente, la calle o espacio público es desechado por peligroso abandonado a delincuentes, y policías de gatillo fácil y a penas se usa para unas celebraciones cortas como cabalgatas o desfiles. Las plazas, no son usadas por la población, porque sólo son un adorno urbano, y los parques son usados por una cantidad cada vez menor de la población. Los mediterráneos, no necesitamos un "espacio social privado" como la barbacoa, por lo que podemos vivir apilados unos sobre otros haciendo las ciudades menos extensas y más a la medida del peatón. Muchas culturas han pasado por aquí desde entonces, godos, visigodos, árabes, judíos, pero todas, se han adaptado a esta manera de actuación social. Está distinta manera de ver el espacio público, tiene otras ramificaciones y consecuencias, pero aquí tienes las básicas. Un abrazo, y gracias por el cariño que demuestras por Valencia y España.

  • @anadelolmo5638

    @anadelolmo5638

    Жыл бұрын

    Muy buena lógica ! Las ciudades están hechas para pasear, las terrazas para dialogar.

  • @alieditorial

    @alieditorial

    Жыл бұрын

    @@anadelolmo5638 Uff. Muchas gracias por leerte mi largo rollo. Hay varias tesis que hablan de esto, no soy nada original.😊

  • @anadelolmo5638

    @anadelolmo5638

    Жыл бұрын

    No he había oído nunca esa argumentación y me pareció lógica y posible.

  • @leunisvandewege9651

    @leunisvandewege9651

    11 ай бұрын

    Muchas gracias, habia observado la differencia con la vida publica in el Norte pero no sabia el origen. Me parece que el clima tiene que haber mucho. Sin el clima Mediterraneo seria dificil. Aqui in Holanda creo que hace unos siglos atras las eglesias (edificio) tenian una funcion parecida ( Techo🙂).

  • @tamaramadelin4831
    @tamaramadelin4831 Жыл бұрын

    I lived in France and now Portugal and it's been 15 years...Never going back to the US except for visits to see family and friends!! Great vlog and I totally get it!!!

  • @ANTOANETTA

    @ANTOANETTA

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing! Do you like Portugal better?

  • @tamaramadelin4831

    @tamaramadelin4831

    Жыл бұрын

    YES!!! We fell in love...No going back!! Can't wait to visit Valencia!

  • @CarlosRodriguez-ox3bg
    @CarlosRodriguez-ox3bg Жыл бұрын

    USA has been generous as you state. I too and an immigrant and do not believe I could have gotten the opportunities I did. But with the opportunities comes a dark side, a toxic side that can eventually eclipse the successes. I too am headed to Spain when I retire at end of year.

  • @ANTOANETTA

    @ANTOANETTA

    Жыл бұрын

    Absolutely agree! I hope you find a more peaceful and enjoyable life here.

  • @mayrasrivas

    @mayrasrivas

    11 ай бұрын

    Yes ! 💯 agree

  • @bandolero5068
    @bandolero5068 Жыл бұрын

    Didn’t realise you were in your 40s. Spanish life is helping you stay young :)

  • @ANTOANETTA

    @ANTOANETTA

    Жыл бұрын

    haha thanks almost mid 40s (ssshhhhhhhh)

  • @acebutter9241

    @acebutter9241

    11 ай бұрын

    Yeah crazy. I thought early 30's. Good job👏

  • @RobertRod818
    @RobertRod818 Жыл бұрын

    Spain sounds like a country I would definitely love to relocate to.

  • @KristinaMBuffetti
    @KristinaMBuffetti Жыл бұрын

    I moved from London to Vienna 4 years ago. Still believe it was one of my worst decisions 🤷🏻‍♀️. Now I'm looking to move to Valencia with my Spanish speaking husband. 💕

  • @richardm9688

    @richardm9688

    Жыл бұрын

    What was wrong with Austria?

  • @fjp3305

    @fjp3305

    Жыл бұрын

    That doesn't surprise me

  • @Juanfernandez-sm8jl

    @Juanfernandez-sm8jl

    Жыл бұрын

    Welcome Kristina!! from Málaga,, best regards!!

  • @jklmnoqr

    @jklmnoqr

    11 ай бұрын

    @KristinaMBuffetti Why didn't you like Vienna? I live in Spain. Welcome to you and your husband.

  • @KristinaMBuffetti

    @KristinaMBuffetti

    11 ай бұрын

    @@jklmnoqr Unfortunately Vienna is a lot more gray than I assumed it would be. My soul craves more greenery:-). It is a very expensive city. And sadly the people here are rather miserable and rude, of course with some exceptions🙏🏼! I'm greatly missing the politeness and friendliness of the British people I was so used to.

  • @atlantahawks18
    @atlantahawks18 Жыл бұрын

    Great choice in a town full of sunshine. Valencia is fabulous.

  • @ANTOANETTA

    @ANTOANETTA

    Жыл бұрын

    It really is!

  • @tonirufete1187
    @tonirufete1187 Жыл бұрын

    Valencia es hermosa y se ha vuelto en un destino preferido para muchos extranjeros, el clima el ambiente,la ciudad es hermosa la playa, la gastronomía etc ..tiene muchos alicientes y eso atrae a muchos

  • @kamenberg
    @kamenberg Жыл бұрын

    My wife quit USA already in her 30's, I lived for a year in New York city in my early 20's and now we both live in Sweden. Watching Champions League games at 4 o'clock in the afternoon, I said "leave it"! 😄 Though I loved New York City but never came back, even as tourist. I guess Bulgarians are somehow spiritually connected to Europe. 😀

  • @redruby747

    @redruby747

    10 ай бұрын

    Nyc sucks now

  • @Nachito_07
    @Nachito_07 Жыл бұрын

    Amazing when she says..."It's only 3,95"....for a glass of wine 😳

  • @jesusfernandezgarcia9449

    @jesusfernandezgarcia9449

    Жыл бұрын

    Si, debe ser bueno.

  • @polymath9965
    @polymath9965 Жыл бұрын

    Lifestyle as a priority is an emerging idea that will continue to rise👍🏼

  • @rinGifts
    @rinGifts Жыл бұрын

    I am in LA, I know why you have made a decision to move to Valencia, Spain. I used to live in Italy for 7 years and been back to LA 15 years and let me tell you that I missed living in Italy, I wish to go back live there but now your videos are inspiring me to move back to Italy or maybe Valencia 😂 I will probably go for one month to 3 months, I wish to leave LA so badly!!!😢

  • @Jiidwag

    @Jiidwag

    11 ай бұрын

    LA, like the rest of America is a RACIST 3rd S-Hole country. If you are not white or wealthy you live a miserable life, that works at no end without truly enjoying life.

  • @jklmnoqr

    @jklmnoqr

    11 ай бұрын

    @TheMypink Hi. I'm from California & have lived in Spain for 12 years. Life is short. I would strongly encourage you to plan a sabbatical to another country. If you're so unhappy, it means that everyday you stay there, you die a little more inside. Be brave! Live! You could move to Central Europe, Portugal, East or S.E. Asia. But do something!!!!

  • @rinGifts

    @rinGifts

    11 ай бұрын

    @@jklmnoqr thank you for saying the truth! I am getting now

  • @jjsc3334
    @jjsc3334 Жыл бұрын

    Glad you found your happiness in Valencia, I was in LA now in San Diego, cost of living is way high. I want gentle weather, southern Spain should be great for my retirement.

  • @JoseGarcia-rc1yi
    @JoseGarcia-rc1yi Жыл бұрын

    Don´t be angry, we spaniards don´t work non-stop, we are not workaholic like americans, you will get used to it. we work hard but we rest too. that bussnises closed cos they are family bussines and cannot be working forever. And keep in mind what we usually do,, _Almost everything from 2pm to 5pm is closed (we stop for lunch and rest for a while :)))). After that everything opens till 8 or 10 pm.. enjoy Spain.

  • @celtibero9742
    @celtibero9742 Жыл бұрын

    Para el ser humano es vital estar rodeado de belleza, con la arquitectura, con jardines, parques, esculturas, pintura...es calidad de vida...

  • @Francisco_Manos

    @Francisco_Manos

    11 ай бұрын

    I agree. Here in Redwood City California it seems like new developments are always consisting of multi-level high-rises for housing. Nature does not seem appreciated as much.

  • @WellActualllyyy
    @WellActualllyyy11 ай бұрын

    i’m american but you just described every feeling i’ve ever had while in europe. hoping to get a spanish visa this year

  • @hectorsuarez846
    @hectorsuarez846 Жыл бұрын

    Loved this vide, brought tears to my eyes. I agree with you 100%. We moved here to Valencia about a year ago and loving it. We're spending most of our summer in several cities in the beautiful north of Spain hoping for a cooler season.

  • @ANTOANETTA

    @ANTOANETTA

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing!! There are so many nearby beautiful destinations. Most of Europe is within a 3 hour flight=)

  • @dantwan665
    @dantwan665 Жыл бұрын

    I think you made the right choice. No looking back❤

  • @ANTOANETTA

    @ANTOANETTA

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks

  • @mayrasrivas
    @mayrasrivas Жыл бұрын

    I hope to spend my 40s living in Spain too 😅😂❤❤❤ . I’ve been living in the USA for the past 19 yrs and I am exhausted from just working and working 😂.

  • @user-nc2qj2jc5q

    @user-nc2qj2jc5q

    11 ай бұрын

    I gave Up the dream years ago . Now have renounced my USA citzenship for spanish 🇪🇸 citzenship.

  • @mayrasrivas

    @mayrasrivas

    11 ай бұрын

    @@user-nc2qj2jc5q congratulations! I would to hear about your experience from living in the USA and now in Spain in terms of adjusting to a new culture. Don’t get me wrong I am thankful I’m currently here in the USA for good job opportunities and such but is exhausting with the daily routine go to work , pay bills etc and the cycle repeats itself every year 😂.

  • @annieg.7051

    @annieg.7051

    11 ай бұрын

    I agree. USA is just work until you die. No culture or true quality of life or community. I can't wait to leave forever!

  • @snooppuppy1880
    @snooppuppy1880 Жыл бұрын

    I'm moving from Belgium to valencia in 2 weeks so I've been enjoying your videos and I've always wondered where you're originally from.

  • @Juanfernandez-sm8jl

    @Juanfernandez-sm8jl

    Жыл бұрын

    Welcome,,, and good luck....saludos desde Málaga!👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

  • @userl697

    @userl697

    Жыл бұрын

    Succes!

  • @jesusfernandezgarcia9449

    @jesusfernandezgarcia9449

    Жыл бұрын

    She born U.S.A.

  • @kotare86

    @kotare86

    11 ай бұрын

    I think she mentioned she's originally from Bulgaria in another video, could be wrong though

  • @lauce3998
    @lauce3998 Жыл бұрын

    7:04 It reminds me of Billy Wilder's movie Avanti! (1972), haha!, where Jack Lemmon is in Italy and says, "Oh, again you're closing to rest."

  • @emimantilla8582
    @emimantilla8582 Жыл бұрын

    i moved from PERU 40 years ago to AUSTRALIA I was 22 years old

  • @CharlesMuccia
    @CharlesMuccia Жыл бұрын

    Antoanetta, I just discovered your videos today and I am so happy I found them! You are such a beautiful person and so inspiring. I'm 59 and was born and raised in the US, but I feel so lost here. I don't feel like I have any connection to my country any more. In fact, the older I get, the more I can't stand American "culture". There is an underlying level of stress here that's almost overwhelming, and trying to make or maintain friendships seems to be a lost cause nowadays, it's just too much work. I travelled to Europe years ago and more recently to South America. I fell in love with the Latin culture in South America, specifically Colombia. People are warm, friendly and more relaxed, and I instantly felt more at home. I imagine it's very much like Spain. I plan on making my move out of the US within the next two years. I know there's a better way to live outside of the US. Seeing how happy you are really inspires me to make my move as soon as possible. Thank you!

  • @salesdepartment6867
    @salesdepartment6867 Жыл бұрын

    Antoanetta is your city, you re living in so its yours , as valencian love people like you, every good people is welcome

  • @Rogel957
    @Rogel957 Жыл бұрын

    The reason they close the locals and has that schedule is because they are not slaves to tourists or business because they somehow know what it will happen. That is why they have that quality of life, that personal freedom. This brings them more peace, joy and happiness. ☺️ 😉 💚

  • @joseduarteborrega9298
    @joseduarteborrega9298 Жыл бұрын

    Si papá Dios descanso al tercer día después de crear el mundo,los españoles también Podemos descansar unas horitas para despues seguir trabajando.españa es diferente.un saludo desde Barcelona.

  • @angelsweetface86
    @angelsweetface86 Жыл бұрын

    Omg I see Edward everywhere in the video 😍🥹 love it. Hope one day to visit you with my family❤

  • @ANTOANETTA

    @ANTOANETTA

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi! yes, we had a great visit with him a few months ago. He loved it here.

  • @taylorlee9954
    @taylorlee9954 Жыл бұрын

    Me to I left usa for good for europe im in Valencia also im a gia gemologist we should meet

  • @scottjohnson9225
    @scottjohnson922511 ай бұрын

    If I went to Spain, I would want to go to the smaller, rural areas.

  • @toddkelly5985
    @toddkelly5985 Жыл бұрын

    I am currently feeling the same need to leave the familiar. It is a little scary, but what’s even scarier is being single in your 40s, bored, unfulfilled, lonely , reclusive, and things not changing. I’ve always been a big fan of Anthony Bourdains shows, and the one country that has always seemed the best fit for me was Spain. I took Spanish 7th grade through first 2 years of college but never got to really practice it. It feels like American society is becoming more isolated, detached , disconnected from other humans, and just divisive. Overworked, underpaid, stressed out, fast food, and the only culture seems to be culture wars. I know they say to not get wrapped up in destination infatuation, because nothing is perfect and there will always be challenges to contend with but damn. I’m just continually going through the same motions expecting different results. I believe they call that insanity. I don’t know why I surrender to the inner voice of fear and second guessing myself but I think it’s starting to feel like I’m wasting my life. I was so adventurous and free when I was younger and somehow have conformed to the fear of the unknown. Tips? Strategies? Steps to make towards the leap? Any advice would help.

  • @TheRisquez

    @TheRisquez

    Жыл бұрын

    Salta de una vez . hasta que no des ese paso no sabrás lo que has estado buscando y has encontrado . si vienes a España lo sabrás de primera mano. Adelante Campeón tú puedes y debes. Si con estas palabras no lo haces te arrepentirás en el último suspiro y ya será demasiado tarde. ¿què puedes perder?

  • @toddkelly5985

    @toddkelly5985

    Жыл бұрын

    @@TheRisquez You’re absolutely correct! I was very rusty on my Spanish, and had to lookup what you were saying. I haven’t used the language in 20 years, but it started coming back to me as I was looking words up. I still remember how to conjugate verbs, but I definitely need a refresher course. Im absolutely going to go. Thanks for taking the time to encourage me.

  • @janeentumbao8690

    @janeentumbao8690

    Жыл бұрын

    (Air hug) I feel about 90% of what you're feeling. I'm in the Chicago area and single, underemployed and can't seem to get friends that stick around long. All this in a city of 3+ million. I do speak a fair amount of Spanish and I get some of the nuances of Spain Spanish. I think you should visit there for a couple of weeks, if/when you can, while we're allowed to travel.

  • @toddkelly5985

    @toddkelly5985

    Жыл бұрын

    @@janeentumbao8690 definitely going to. I just have to get a passport and some other affairs in order, but it must happen. That’s the mindset I’m adopting.

  • @abhishekpalled4214

    @abhishekpalled4214

    11 ай бұрын

    Take inner engineering program it will help you.

  • @reign6409
    @reign6409 Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful! ❤

  • @ANTOANETTA

    @ANTOANETTA

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you! 😊

  • @introvertdude99
    @introvertdude9911 ай бұрын

    I’ll be leaving right after college . Cant wait

  • @wendymenezes6424
    @wendymenezes6424 Жыл бұрын

    Wow! What a beautiful video. It really sounds like you are where you are supposed to be, and I am so truly happy for you.❤

  • @shosmyth1454
    @shosmyth145411 ай бұрын

    I love your videos!!!

  • @demarcosmith581
    @demarcosmith581 Жыл бұрын

    I'm planning on moving to Polynesia 🇵🇫 or Fiji islands 🏝 in the future! I'm ready to leave the United States forever 😊

  • @ANTOANETTA

    @ANTOANETTA

    Жыл бұрын

    Best of luck! My unkle lived in Fiji he loved it just internet was slower at that time

  • @stanleysalters1195
    @stanleysalters1195 Жыл бұрын

    Love u're video 😁

  • @christinasafady7539
    @christinasafady7539 Жыл бұрын

    The central market looks fun!!

  • @edwardhakopian7258
    @edwardhakopian7258 Жыл бұрын

    ❤❤so happy for you !!

  • @ANTOANETTA

    @ANTOANETTA

    Жыл бұрын

    ❤️

  • @Ecuacolom
    @Ecuacolom Жыл бұрын

    It's my goal to live in Corfu, Greece, to leave New York. New York has become toxic and expensive with a poor quality of life. I can easily adapt to Spain as well as Portugal because I do speak Portuguese fluently. I never assimilated to American culture and always felt more assimilated to European culture

  • @juanjosegarciaromero8051
    @juanjosegarciaromero8051 Жыл бұрын

    Xq sevilla y españa 🇪🇸 son bellas para vivir

  • @doraquintano1421
    @doraquintano142111 ай бұрын

    Good stay there!

  • @stewartthomas970
    @stewartthomas970 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @ANTOANETTA

    @ANTOANETTA

    Жыл бұрын

    Greatly appreciated! Happy that you like the the videos.

  • @sttarch5150
    @sttarch5150 Жыл бұрын

    I really like your videos. One reason is that they are relatively brief, yet informative.

  • @Al1en_boy_USA
    @Al1en_boy_USA Жыл бұрын

    I like your accent 👍

  • @isabelprice367
    @isabelprice36710 ай бұрын

    Hola Antonaetta, I’ve seen other KZread videos where fireworks is a big issue in Valencia. Would you please share with us more about this?

  • @emilio123425
    @emilio123425 Жыл бұрын

    Embelleces más la ciudad ❤

  • @lisasafady3137
    @lisasafady3137 Жыл бұрын

    Looks nice

  • @ANTOANETTA

    @ANTOANETTA

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you 😊

  • @juanjosemoyarodriguez8930
    @juanjosemoyarodriguez8930 Жыл бұрын

    Valencia es una preciosidad. Es una Sultana que mira al mar.

  • @miraclesonthecamino9610
    @miraclesonthecamino9610 Жыл бұрын

    Enhorabuena de Carrascal de la Cuesta. Tienes un talento increíble.

  • @Jazlo72
    @Jazlo72 Жыл бұрын

    Antoanetta.. you are my inspiracion!... and each time I watch your videos, my feelings about to leave the USA are sooner rather than later!

  • @Trotamundos_Galego
    @Trotamundos_Galego Жыл бұрын

    A mi Antonetta me cae superbien , solo le pongo un pero desde el cariño y es que estar en un país sin intentar aprender el idioma nativo para poder relacionarse es perderse la oportunidad de socializar y comprender la forma de pensar y de vivir de los que habitan el lugar. Ojala se decida a aprender español para sacar todo el jugo de su vida aquí en España.

  • @TheRisquez

    @TheRisquez

    Жыл бұрын

    Totalmente de acuerdo.

  • @kribbeck8547

    @kribbeck8547

    11 ай бұрын

    Ella habla inglés con acento de nota que es latina debe saber un poco de español

  • @Kenny-Ross
    @Kenny-Ross11 ай бұрын

    I’m enjoying your channel Antoanetta. You nailed it at 2:18-2:54. I’ve said the same thing many times. I love how other parts of the world the environment is designed for socializing and being around people. That’s the one thing I really enjoy about Latin America and Spain. But it’s really depressing how dead the neighborhoods are in the US. I’m like where are all the people? It’s so bland and lifeless except for most of California, NY (Manhattan), Philly, Miami. Outside of major cities in most of the US…it’s depressing.

  • @reginapolo3357
    @reginapolo335711 ай бұрын

    Plus....whenever you are in a crowd, the only think you should worry about is getting stepped on your toes and not getting shot at.

  • @jayt7227
    @jayt7227 Жыл бұрын

    Good for you I’m leaving soon as well 😇

  • @ANTOANETTA

    @ANTOANETTA

    Жыл бұрын

    Good luck!! Where to?

  • @KevinKaffy
    @KevinKaffy11 ай бұрын

    Makes total sense. A lot of things in the US don’t make sense at all 🤨

  • @caroleloomis1430
    @caroleloomis1430 Жыл бұрын

    I wish you would include the names of places you visit in the comments. What was the restaurant where you tried the falafel?

  • @Juanfernandez-sm8jl

    @Juanfernandez-sm8jl

    Жыл бұрын

    good idea!!

  • @seoulman2743
    @seoulman274311 ай бұрын

    To be fair, you left los Angeles which is falling apart faster than many other places

  • @robertlloyd9472
    @robertlloyd9472 Жыл бұрын

    Hi. We just moved here permanently 5 months ago. Which merkat were you having the Asian food at? It looked so good. Thx:-)

  • @ANTOANETTA

    @ANTOANETTA

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching! Thats the rooftop of the El Corte Inglés Pintor Sorolla.

  • @robertlloyd9472

    @robertlloyd9472

    Жыл бұрын

    @@ANTOANETTA thanks so much. We really love it here. Your vids have all been so helpful and fun to watch.

  • @sprezzatura8755
    @sprezzatura875511 ай бұрын

    Good for you for escaping from Los Angeles it has really become a hellscape. It is superficial and transient place. "The weather is great" is a commonly heard justification for living in Los Angeles. But it only goes so far. Rising prices and a declining quality of life.

  • @dan.wood86
    @dan.wood8611 ай бұрын

    Where are you from originally, Antoanetta?

  • @user-zx1pc9eq8w
    @user-zx1pc9eq8w11 ай бұрын

    I traveled to Spain and found it a very nice place to live, but life in America is easier in many ways. First of all, I don't have to go through the visa process and I have family here. Secondly, while I know Spanish, I still feel more comfortable in English. However, maybe, one day, in the future, I'll move to Europe, probably Portugal because the quality of life is better there.

  • @joseseoane9713
    @joseseoane9713 Жыл бұрын

    I absolutely love your videos. I think i'm begining to have a crush on you❤

  • @stkoev81
    @stkoev8111 ай бұрын

    Тони, поздрави за вашето спасение от Американския кошмар. Аз също мечтая да се спася но засега не е възможно.

  • @JuanCapilla1PintorVilar
    @JuanCapilla1PintorVilar Жыл бұрын

    Great recent episode..."Goodbye..in 40's".... Yo mismo me digo, "Allá vivo, ...acá, muero....".. Adivinas ...¿ cual es "allá...?"🙂

  • @heatherfeather1293
    @heatherfeather129311 ай бұрын

    OMG you are blessed to be a European citizen. I am saving now to get out of the US and I can't wait!! I am desperately unhappy here and want to start a brand new life for myself.

  • @datingandlifeadvicechannel7534

    @datingandlifeadvicechannel7534

    4 ай бұрын

    I feel the same in the UK

  • @SultanAlexander
    @SultanAlexander11 ай бұрын

    If you hire me I’ll move to Spain and Work for you haha I speak Spanish like a native 😊

  • @user-vv2zk1yx5g
    @user-vv2zk1yx5g Жыл бұрын

    Where is this place on the roof? Could you write the name?

  • @polymath9965

    @polymath9965

    Жыл бұрын

    It’s the El Corte Ingles rooftop next to the colon metro.

  • @Trotamundos_Galego
    @Trotamundos_Galego Жыл бұрын

    Cuando aprendas español y empieces a mezclarte con los españoles verás como tu pasión por la cultura española se multiplica exponencialmente. 😉

  • @TheMariodeblas

    @TheMariodeblas

    Жыл бұрын

    Habla español , gracias.

  • @StorytellerDan
    @StorytellerDan11 ай бұрын

    I didn´t come from a successful life even after YEARS of working my ass off & almost killing myself for it. However, Spain has become my sanctuary to try and build something for myself. I am free of the competition, d**k measuring of career-driven social awkwardness, memories of what was lost or what I had to give up and replaced it with new things, people that have more flair for life and experiences than materialism. I live in Malaga - We too have an old ferreteria with it´s own market etc. If you´re ever passing through, come and have a drink with me and the girlfriend & a night out with us :)

  • @borderlord
    @borderlord Жыл бұрын

    Before you moved to Spain you moved to the USA from which country ?

  • @ANTOANETTA

    @ANTOANETTA

    Жыл бұрын

    Bulgaria

  • @borderlord

    @borderlord

    Жыл бұрын

    @@ANTOANETTA I haven't visited ,I know someone from Varna. Popular with young Brits for holidays in Sunny beach.

  • @theworldeyes4799
    @theworldeyes4799 Жыл бұрын

    nice nice nice))))

  • @ratantropo
    @ratantropo11 ай бұрын

    What you like the most Valencia or Colombia?

  • @carlosteixeira6109
    @carlosteixeira610911 ай бұрын

    🇺🇸 the best

  • @baklava6138
    @baklava613811 ай бұрын

    Where are you from originally??

  • @Amalikaon

    @Amalikaon

    11 ай бұрын

    Bulgaria

  • @HORIZONCITYNEWSSERVICE
    @HORIZONCITYNEWSSERVICE11 ай бұрын

    The USA often lacks “third places”. 👀⚖️🇺🇸🗽

  • @peperubiorubio
    @peperubiorubio Жыл бұрын

    Antoanetta ya eres más Valenciana que la horchata 😂.🥰

  • @angusorvid8840
    @angusorvid884011 ай бұрын

    Were you born in Europe?

  • @user-lo6td4eu3r
    @user-lo6td4eu3r11 күн бұрын

    America is too stressful

  • @dominic6283
    @dominic628310 ай бұрын

    Can I live in Valencia just speaking English?

  • @fernandooliveira3432
    @fernandooliveira343210 ай бұрын

    Are you Romanian?

  • @pharmacistshane
    @pharmacistshane Жыл бұрын

    Can I move there to be with you?

  • @user-et6se3hl1v
    @user-et6se3hl1v11 ай бұрын

    How do you acquire citizenship? Oh it’s your country of origin.

  • @Nachito_07
    @Nachito_07 Жыл бұрын

    Year 2050. Why its nowadays much more expensive to rent an appartment in Alboraya than in Regent Street??. Go ask that oldie called Antonetta...

  • @allcatall3931
    @allcatall393111 ай бұрын

    isn't, america missing its 'native' cultures, such as of various nations, mexican, etc, thus more devoid, and filled with socially, culturally void replacements, like traffic, etc ('pop culture', aside)

  • @shweshwa9202
    @shweshwa920211 ай бұрын

    I don’t get it. You speak about work life balance. The vibe of people being laidback. So, it’s not normal if the market closes no matter the crowd. So, people can still enjoy their time off. If you start forcing people to have shifts, you’ll end up like in the states. Slaves working at any stupid time. 😅

  • @ANTOANETTA

    @ANTOANETTA

    11 ай бұрын

    I believe in work life balance for sure. But if you are in a high tourist area, why not take your time off and give a job to someone who wants to work these hours? The owner will make more than enough money to compensate the extra help and the tourists who don't keep Spanish hours will have places to eat and spend their money in Spain. Feels like a win/win to me. Thanks for watching=)

  • @shweshwa9202

    @shweshwa9202

    11 ай бұрын

    ​@@ANTOANETTA I understand your perspective, but unfortunately, opening up to that possibility could lead to negative consequences. If we allow it once, it might become the norm. It's important to consider that humans can be greedy, especially business owners and companies, and this could potentially harm the Spanish way of life.

  • @nebojsaborkovich9196
    @nebojsaborkovich919610 ай бұрын

    Very rude service in Spain.

  • @esthervigoveiga3607
    @esthervigoveiga3607 Жыл бұрын

    Si te vienes a vivir aqui tus videos deberian ser en español, pq seguro que Estados Unidos no hablabas en Fraces, o si lo hacias?????? 😮‍💨😮‍💨😮‍💨🧐

  • @TheMariodeblas

    @TheMariodeblas

    Жыл бұрын

    Deberías ver todos sus videos antes de hablar

  • @joseluisluque449

    @joseluisluque449

    Жыл бұрын

    Hará el video como le plazca, o tiene que hacer lo que tu quieras?

  • @esthervigoveiga3607

    @esthervigoveiga3607

    Жыл бұрын

    @@joseluisluque449 🤮🤮🤮

  • @esthervigoveiga3607

    @esthervigoveiga3607

    Жыл бұрын

    👻👻👻

  • @MelussinasSong

    @MelussinasSong

    11 ай бұрын

    Estercita, pues yo cuando Vaya palla voy a hablar en spanglish, y en hondurican pa hacer mi aporte cultural.😂

  • @carloko08
    @carloko08 Жыл бұрын

    te saldria mas natural hablar en español jajajaj

  • @ANTOANETTA

    @ANTOANETTA

    Жыл бұрын

    How can I when I don’t speak Spanish

  • @Trotamundos_Galego

    @Trotamundos_Galego

    Жыл бұрын

    @@ANTOANETTA Try it, you will enjoy much moore your live among us .😉

  • @oscarsucre9059
    @oscarsucre90599 ай бұрын

    That thing that by changing your place of living you change your state of mind, I don´t buy it. If you are healthy inside, you are ok everywhere....

  • @txbulldogboxing1462
    @txbulldogboxing146210 ай бұрын

    America is over rated.Ive worked with people that come here thinking that America is the land of milk and honey only for them to turn around and take their money back down south where it can actually do something for them. 300K in America gets you a dirty shed right now😂

  • @nahha9529
    @nahha952911 ай бұрын

    Well you lived in L.A. Land of fake people. I live in a place (in the U.S.) where I can walk anywhere and meet all kinds of people . I don't want to say where but it's in the US. Oh-and we have thousands of years of Native history and culture to enjoy.

  • @billyholic
    @billyholic11 ай бұрын

    yoy bagamoy lol but u really aint american lol

  • @ladynottingham89
    @ladynottingham8911 ай бұрын

    This is very nice, but I have family members that have lived in Spain for years and they tell me not-so-good things about living there. Apparently, once you get into your 40s your marketability in the job market and ability to make money decreases drastically. It's like people get phased out very early in their life. Also, discrimination. I am Cuban, so I speak from that point of view, that it's not a meritocracy over there and Latinos are passed over for promotions and fired when a company is having layoffs. It looks like you came from a family that gave you many great opportunities, and you worked among famous people and made a lot of money. Nothing wrong with that, but I see a lot of good on your channel about living in Spain, not a lot of other balanced content.

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