Living in Spain As A Foreigner ✨ Two-Year Update

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Welcome to our two-year update on living in Spain as a foreigner! In this video, we'll provide insights into our experiences, improvements in Spanish, cultural adjustments, and the evolving dynamics of life in Valencia over the past two years.
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It's been a while since our last update, and life has been quite a journey. Our Spanish has improved significantly, allowing us to handle everyday tasks with ease, from buying clothes to ordering food.
Our language skills benefited from monthly lessons at a local school and our participation in extracurricular activities at the university popular college, enhancing our conversational abilities.
Join us as we share the details of our cultural immersion, including field trips and activities that expanded our understanding of Spanish history. From exploring ceramics museums to navigating medical situations, our language proficiency became crucial.
We also reflect on our visit to the Philippines, reconnecting with family after 14 years, and the unique blend of Spanish and Filipino cultures. Additionally, we highlight the ease of travel within Spain, showcasing the affordability and convenience of exploring various cities by train, bus, and even ride-sharing.
Our journey includes passing the A2 Spanish language test, the CCSE test, obtaining driver's licenses, and future plans, such as applying for Spanish citizenship.
We discuss the changes we've observed in Valencia, from an increase in English speakers to the thriving Valencian culture.
While celebrating the positive aspects, we also address challenges like rising rent prices, an uptick in theft incidents, and the impact on the cost of living. Despite these challenges, our love for Valencia remains strong, and we're excited about what the future holds.
Join us for this comprehensive two-year update, sharing the joys, lessons learned, and the unique aspects of living as foreigners in Spain.
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:20 Life Update in Valencia after 2 years
19:09 Things we've learned from Valencia after 2 years of living here
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  • @jimchadwick2738
    @jimchadwick27383 ай бұрын

    Good to see you posting longer videos again. I feel like I may have moved here a bit too late. Before I made the move, everyone was talking about the low prices here. Since I got here: everyone is complaining about things getting pricier, especially rent. Don’t get me wrong, living here is still WAY cheaper than Los Angeles where I moved from. But for any of you fellow retirees moving here: making a budget is absolutely necessary. Can’t say I’m sticking to it 100%, but it’s an evolving process since I’ve only been here three months and I am still figuring things out.

  • @EverythingIsBoffo

    @EverythingIsBoffo

    3 ай бұрын

    Yes I think we moved at a good time, at least our rent is still quite affordable and will be for at least another 5 years. We feel the rent went up drastically last year but then went down a bit again. There’s always gonna be surprise expenses, but our silver lining is that our health insurance has full coverage. We don’t have to worry about getting medical debt. That’s our “living in Spain” math. Haha!

  • @solveigsolveig2249

    @solveigsolveig2249

    4 күн бұрын

    That's because of all these silly youtubers encouraging people to move to Spain. Then rents double every year and locals are expelled from their own cities. There's a lot of hostility now towards expats and tourists in Valencia, since they are seen as a plague of locusts that destroy communities. Over the last weeks there have been attacks against tourists, AirBnBs and bike rental shops aimed at them in the old quarter. It doesn't look good. Have in mind that being an expat is not ethical, you only exploit places with lower salaries for your own profit, disregarding locals and their culture. No wonder they are angry at having their lives stolen by frivolous foreigners who only think of their cities as if they were a vacationing resort and not a real place. These youtubers even ignore that the local language is not Spanish, but Valencian! The result of all this is that now you get Paris prices even in provincial Spanish towns.

  • @Gato.Samurai
    @Gato.Samurai13 күн бұрын

    Im gonna do it in spanish. Me gusta mucho el canal de ustedes chicos, hablan despacio y claro, no se interrumpen al hablar, no es un canal ruidoso, es fácil de escucharlos y ver sus videos. Gracias por el contenido que hacen es muy interesante y agradable. All the people I met from the Philippines were always very kind, warm and friendly, what good people Filipinos are.

  • @EverythingIsBoffo

    @EverythingIsBoffo

    13 күн бұрын

    Aaaahh que magnífico leerlo! Mil gracias por su comentario y apoyo a nuestro canal. Nos alegramos! ☺️☺️☺️

  • @lz.leigh999
    @lz.leigh99915 күн бұрын

    Thank you po, this is very helpful. We love the montages and the lo-fi music. ♥

  • @EverythingIsBoffo

    @EverythingIsBoffo

    15 күн бұрын

    Thank you very much din!

  • @clairesullano788
    @clairesullano78829 күн бұрын

    so glad t found ur videos! subscribed!! xxx keep making great contents x

  • @EverythingIsBoffo

    @EverythingIsBoffo

    28 күн бұрын

    Thanks for subscribing! ☺️

  • @kakibana4965
    @kakibana496515 күн бұрын

    Thanks for the great information! 😊 I just moved here with my husband so looking forward to getting to know the city more 😊

  • @Mel-cx1dy
    @Mel-cx1dyАй бұрын

    I just wanted to reach out and encourage you guys. Your content is very informative and motivating. I love that you deliver the truths and not just the fantasy of moving. Keep creating the content it is valuable!

  • @EverythingIsBoffo

    @EverythingIsBoffo

    Ай бұрын

    Thank you so much for the nice comment! :)

  • @tramitram1316
    @tramitram13165 күн бұрын

    Do you recommend some of the smaller towns on the coast or inland as we are more interested to live in a house. It shall be a bit international or at least vivid with restaurants and some culture.

  • @yeseniaguevara9231
    @yeseniaguevara92312 ай бұрын

    Good to know that you are doing well (health) and everything. Thanks for sharing your experiences and scares as well. Wish you the best of luck in your journey 🎉💞

  • @EverythingIsBoffo

    @EverythingIsBoffo

    2 ай бұрын

    Thank you for watching!

  • @hikikomori69
    @hikikomori692 ай бұрын

    Hello! Thank you so much for your videos… We are moving to Spain from the SF bay in a little over a year. Question for you… How did you get your dog on the plane for the trip out? I refuse to cargo hold my dog, seen too many incidents doing so. Thanks!

  • @EverythingIsBoffo

    @EverythingIsBoffo

    Ай бұрын

    Hello! Here's how we did it: kzread.info/dash/bejne/oIttpNCThLzXmLg.html

  • @dantehernandez3904
    @dantehernandez39042 ай бұрын

    Congratulations on your 2-year anniversary! I was researching Valencia as a possible retirement place and your channel came up. Although I've visited other cities in Spain, this coming May will be my first time in Valencia and looking forward to it. Natutuwa ako dahil coming from the same cultural background I find your experience and stories so much more relatable. I'm looking forward to enjoying more of your content. Mabuhay! Praying for more blessings and prosperity for you and continued success of your channel. Saludos, Dante

  • @EverythingIsBoffo

    @EverythingIsBoffo

    2 ай бұрын

    Maraming salamat! We hope you enjoy this beautiful city, we feel so lucky to see it everyday. ☺️

  • @michaelmut3398
    @michaelmut33983 ай бұрын

    THANK YOU!

  • @EverythingIsBoffo

    @EverythingIsBoffo

    3 ай бұрын

    You're welcome!☺️

  • @bendilla5191
    @bendilla51913 ай бұрын

    Glad both of you are healthy and thank you ever so much for sharing your journey! My wife and I hope to move to Spain in a few years. Your content is so helpful.

  • @EverythingIsBoffo

    @EverythingIsBoffo

    3 ай бұрын

    You’re very welcome and thanks for watching! Best of luck on your move! 🙏🏼

  • @solveigsolveig2249

    @solveigsolveig2249

    4 күн бұрын

    Don't come, please, expats are not welcome.

  • @hjdreams1429
    @hjdreams14292 ай бұрын

    Helpful info, with your fun personalities. Thanks!

  • @EverythingIsBoffo

    @EverythingIsBoffo

    2 ай бұрын

    Thank you, you are too kind! ☺️

  • @dantehernandez3904
    @dantehernandez39042 ай бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @EverythingIsBoffo

    @EverythingIsBoffo

    2 ай бұрын

    Wow thank you! 😊

  • @dominiclavu193
    @dominiclavu1933 ай бұрын

    Hey Paul and Bea, my wife and I are considering retiring in Spain and we appreciate you sharing your experiences! We are from the California, and pretty fluent in Spanish (at least my wife is LOL), but we're always willing to learn! You two two are like pioneers to us foreigners from the US!

  • @EverythingIsBoffo

    @EverythingIsBoffo

    3 ай бұрын

    Thank you! It’s always so scary to start something new but definitely worth it ☺️ Best of luck! 🙏🏼

  • @aimeespence5950
    @aimeespence5950Ай бұрын

    It's great to subscribe to your channel to learn more about living in Spain! Could you pls link the language school that you mentioned, was it Universidad Popular? I'm planning to move to Granada so I want to ck if there is a program there. Thx

  • @EverythingIsBoffo

    @EverythingIsBoffo

    Ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching! The Universitat Popular is in Valencia. But there’s a lot of language schools around.

  • @CCD-yp6hh
    @CCD-yp6hh2 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the video. How did you sign up for the Spanish Classes. I would like to sign up asap.

  • @EverythingIsBoffo

    @EverythingIsBoffo

    2 ай бұрын

    They announce the enrolment period on their website. There’s a few different schools you will need to choose from.

  • @lissamorato3050
    @lissamorato30503 ай бұрын

    Congratulations on your 2 years 🎉

  • @EverythingIsBoffo

    @EverythingIsBoffo

    3 ай бұрын

    Thank you! 😊

  • @user-my9tf6wx7h
    @user-my9tf6wx7h3 ай бұрын

    Love the videos of the lifestyle 😃thanks !.. I am curious as to what time you are shooting some of the content.. 😊

  • @EverythingIsBoffo

    @EverythingIsBoffo

    3 ай бұрын

    We always carry a camera with us so it definitely varies ☺️

  • @heryaherya
    @heryaherya3 ай бұрын

    Thank you, great update! I'm a regular visitor to Valencia and I love keeping up through your videos in between. I especially liked the section on how the city is changing (although I wonder if your arrival was close to Covid times and perhaps things were a little different back then due to that factor?). Have a lovely spring in Valencia!

  • @EverythingIsBoffo

    @EverythingIsBoffo

    3 ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching the premiere! Could be, post covid was the “revenge travel” for a lot of people… what used to be free entry to tourist attractions are now only free on Sundays. So we definitely think the city is busier.

  • @solveigsolveig2249

    @solveigsolveig2249

    4 күн бұрын

    It's the flock of expats that have ruined the city for locals.

  • @rustam3258
    @rustam32582 ай бұрын

    Thank you guys. You're doing great reviews and share useful information. Wish you all the best. You're a great, cheerful couple. 🔥🙏❤

  • @EverythingIsBoffo

    @EverythingIsBoffo

    2 ай бұрын

    Aww thanks so much! ☺️

  • @lucieteal7201
    @lucieteal72013 ай бұрын

    Great video thank you. What hotel do you recommend when you have family over? Or what hotel would you recommend? Thank you

  • @EverythingIsBoffo

    @EverythingIsBoffo

    3 ай бұрын

    There’s a lot of good ones, I recommend finding something in the city center or close by. Our friends have stayed at Vincci Valencia Palace and The Valentia and both seem like good hotels. My friend said though that the Vincci didn’t have much counter or storage space for their clothes.

  • @lucieteal7201

    @lucieteal7201

    3 ай бұрын

    Thank you.

  • @gailhanks2065
    @gailhanks206526 күн бұрын

    Great video/info. Can you tell me how dog boarding is in Valencia because i noticed y'all didn't have your little friend when visiting the Philippines.

  • @EverythingIsBoffo

    @EverythingIsBoffo

    26 күн бұрын

    Hi, there’s the Rover app or pet sitting groups on Facebook. I think there’s a doggy daycare in the city but not sure because our dog passed away.

  • @gailhanks2065

    @gailhanks2065

    25 күн бұрын

    @@EverythingIsBoffo Im so sorry to hear, Condolences. Thank y'all for reaching out

  • @EverythingIsBoffo

    @EverythingIsBoffo

    25 күн бұрын

    @@gailhanks2065 thank you

  • @bipz12
    @bipz122 ай бұрын

    I would love to see a day in the life video of your life in Spain and then comparing that to what it was in like in the US before you moved!

  • @EverythingIsBoffo

    @EverythingIsBoffo

    2 ай бұрын

    Ah, great idea for a video, thank you! ☺️

  • @yina8363
    @yina83632 ай бұрын

    Would a translation app be helpful though?

  • @EverythingIsBoffo

    @EverythingIsBoffo

    2 ай бұрын

    We use Google Translate and DeepL sometimes, especially when Paul was in hospital.

  • @precious1daughter455
    @precious1daughter455Ай бұрын

    good luck both of you!!enjoy life to the fullest!! God bless!! im looking forward to get to there after 2 years!!lol

  • @EverythingIsBoffo

    @EverythingIsBoffo

    Ай бұрын

    Thank you! Good luck to you as well, on your move. ☺️

  • @tramitram1316
    @tramitram13165 күн бұрын

    What do you guys do jobwise?

  • @EverythingIsBoffo

    @EverythingIsBoffo

    5 күн бұрын

    Hello! We own a wedding video company in the US and our partners are running it while we are away! Check us out - Boffo Video! ☺️

  • @ricky8alta
    @ricky8altaАй бұрын

    Love me these type of videos. You guys rock! I got say, you guys got a 2-year head start on me. I want and will live in Spain. My journey mirrors your journey in life, but from different backgrounds and earth locations. I was born in Tepalcatepec, Mexico 🇲🇽 and lived there until the tender age of 8. Then, my father moved the family to Zamora, Michoacán, Mexico. I, being a little boy, was amazed by the new city, the new friends, and new schools. My father was a banker, so, life was not hard during those years. But, tragedy struck in 1988 and my mother found herself raising all 4 of us on her own. My mother decided that following her family to California was the best option. Arriving illegally in the US was not without its challenges, but, in 1988 it was easier than nowadays. The notion of coming to a new country was exciting and scary at the same time, but I was 15 and didn't know any better. I was able to gain US Citizenship in 2001 and now at 51, I'm looking forward to a new move, a new horizon, a new home: SPAIN 🇪🇸 Gracias!

  • @EverythingIsBoffo

    @EverythingIsBoffo

    Ай бұрын

    It’s so exciting and scary, but we wouldn’t have it any other way. 😌 Thank you for sharing your story!

  • @ricky8alta

    @ricky8alta

    Ай бұрын

    @@EverythingIsBoffo thank you for sharing yours 🥹

  • @ourtravellifevideos6885
    @ourtravellifevideos68853 ай бұрын

    Hello guys. Been watching your videos for a couple of years now. I’m from California. Initially interested in Portugal to retire but Valencia was recommended to me by a Friend’s Co worker who moved there-that’s how I found your videos. Visiting there in November with another 2 couples. Hoping to bump into you guys😊

  • @EverythingIsBoffo

    @EverythingIsBoffo

    3 ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching! Hope you enjoy your visit. It’s a wonderful city.

  • @julienalexander6113
    @julienalexander61133 ай бұрын

    I love seeing grandma just smile when she sees you, man. Heartwarming.

  • @EverythingIsBoffo

    @EverythingIsBoffo

    2 ай бұрын

    Thank you! When we left for the US in 2008 we knew it was a long time before we could see her again, didn’t think it would be 14 years later!

  • @julienalexander6113

    @julienalexander6113

    2 ай бұрын

    @@EverythingIsBoffo oh wow! I'm glad y'all were able to see each other again.

  • @user-fn3kn1sn9g
    @user-fn3kn1sn9g3 ай бұрын

    Hello I am from California and we , me and my partner got so interested about Velencia because of you guys ...and we are going to experience it next month. Thinking of moving ...will see😃

  • @EverythingIsBoffo

    @EverythingIsBoffo

    3 ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching, hope you enjoy the city!

  • @christhompson5553
    @christhompson55532 ай бұрын

    How is the heat in the summer?

  • @EverythingIsBoffo

    @EverythingIsBoffo

    2 ай бұрын

    Unbearably hot for about 2 weeks. The rest is hot.

  • @user-cg3rv3pe3k
    @user-cg3rv3pe3k2 ай бұрын

    can you do a video on companies that might hire. my family and i want to move over there but we are scared because we dont know about work and the retirement visa is so so because we are a family of 6

  • @EverythingIsBoffo

    @EverythingIsBoffo

    Ай бұрын

    Hello! Unfortunately we’re not well versed in the job market here, so we can’t endorse any company.

  • @danielflynn8118
    @danielflynn81184 күн бұрын

    Regarding whether you can use 1 card to pay for more than one person on the bus, I was on a bus today where a person did that. She simply let the driver know which other person she was paying for.

  • @EverythingIsBoffo

    @EverythingIsBoffo

    3 күн бұрын

    Yup, that’s what we do too. ☺️

  • @tramitram1316
    @tramitram13165 күн бұрын

    Is Valencia safe in the evening? Are there always people on the streets ?

  • @EverythingIsBoffo

    @EverythingIsBoffo

    5 күн бұрын

    The streets are well-lit and the sidewalks are wide. It’s very safe even at night. Depending on where you are, there could still be people out and about at midnight.

  • @user-eu6lq8zc6h
    @user-eu6lq8zc6h3 ай бұрын

    Tremendous, useful, clear, enlightenment of that reality. Going to Valencia for the second time this May 2024......where is the new brisket restaurant you mentioned.....I'm a fan.....thank you.

  • @EverythingIsBoffo

    @EverythingIsBoffo

    3 ай бұрын

    It’s by Gran Via, along the side of the Turia. Thanks for watching!

  • @rarestoration
    @rarestoration3 ай бұрын

    I see your dog travelled with you on the plane, was it easy bringing your dog from the US into Spain?

  • @EverythingIsBoffo

    @EverythingIsBoffo

    3 ай бұрын

    I wouldn’t say it was easy but it was definitely smoother than how we expected it to be ☺️ How To Fly With Your Dog In The Cabin kzread.info/dash/bejne/oIttpNCThLzXmLg.html

  • @SafiyahUgot
    @SafiyahUgot10 күн бұрын

    Hi, your posts are reaaaalllly helpful and I would like to thank you for these informative updates ❤ Would you be so kind to share your go-to airline/ portals for cheap domestic (within EU) flight tix? Thanks!!

  • @EverythingIsBoffo

    @EverythingIsBoffo

    10 күн бұрын

    We go with whoever is cheapest at that time. No problems so far with Air France, Vueling, and RyanAir. Soon we will try Volotea.

  • @lornahiggins2926
    @lornahiggins29262 ай бұрын

    Today is the first time I've seen one of your videos, and I've really enjoyed it! Going to watch the one aboout Health Insurance next!❤ Thank you, and keep up the good work! 🥰

  • @EverythingIsBoffo

    @EverythingIsBoffo

    2 ай бұрын

    Thank you for watching! ☺️

  • @richardtortora9530
    @richardtortora9530Ай бұрын

    Hi Bea and Paul, love your videos! Do you have a video or could you do one regarding taxes for expats in Spain? I’m considering early retirement in Spain from the U.S. but I heard that even if you don’t work in Spain (non lucrative/retirement visa) you still have to pay high taxes. Best Regards!

  • @EverythingIsBoffo

    @EverythingIsBoffo

    Ай бұрын

    Hello and thanks for watching! ☺️ sorry we’re not tax professionals so we can’t do a video on that, and each person’s financial status is unique. Best to consult with a professional. All we can tell you is you become a fiscal resident when you live 183 days in Spain in a calendar year.

  • @richardtortora9530

    @richardtortora9530

    Ай бұрын

    @@EverythingIsBoffo thank you for your reply, your videos are very informative! Best!

  • @EverythingIsBoffo

    @EverythingIsBoffo

    Ай бұрын

    @@richardtortora9530 thanks for watching! Will come out with more soon!

  • @landhausidyll3185
    @landhausidyll3185Ай бұрын

    We live in Germany and thinking about moving to Spain. We go to there during winter for 2 months every year. The things that "scares" us about spain is the post office and the reliability of delivering mail to your house. Some areas in spain doesn't deliver mail. You have to get it yourself at a nearby store of something. Next is the bureaucracy. The horror stories of german expats are like 😳. And then, online shopping. In Germany, it's very very easy. Also burglars. In Germany, we have glass doors and windows without bars. And we can leave windows open all day. Some spanish friends are shocked when we tell them this 😅 but we do love Spain. Just these things, makes us worry.

  • @EverythingIsBoffo

    @EverythingIsBoffo

    Ай бұрын

    It’s definitely a change of lifestyle. Coming from the US where we get our orders delivered to our homes in 4 hours, it will be different. One time a Christmas card from the US arrived in April. But we set-up all our important mail through a service in the US, and the rest we really don’t miss. Life is more relaxed here, and with that some things are slower and take time. So you lock your doors now, not a big deal. Pick an area that’s safer, a building with a concierge, it’s not a lawless country. It’s not the Wild West. There’s good and bad, and as long as the bad isn’t a dealbreaker for you, why not try? ☺️

  • @vlbabkirk
    @vlbabkirk3 ай бұрын

    When we visited in February, we went to Barbaros smoke house bbq and it was amazing! We will make sure to go again and again!

  • @EverythingIsBoffo

    @EverythingIsBoffo

    3 ай бұрын

    Sounds awesome, we’ll have to try it!

  • @MariaSanchez-uw7pk
    @MariaSanchez-uw7pk3 ай бұрын

    Thanks so much for sharing so much of your incredible Valencia journey with all of us, and for all the useful and practical information ! 😊🙏 I am planning to move to Valencia next year. Have you done a separate video on advice or referrals for tax information and assistance in Valencia ? TIA

  • @EverythingIsBoffo

    @EverythingIsBoffo

    3 ай бұрын

    Hi! Good luck on the move! We’re not tax professionals so no video on taxes. ☺️ thanks for watching!

  • @solveigsolveig2249

    @solveigsolveig2249

    4 күн бұрын

    Please, don't come.

  • @enricomramilla
    @enricomramilla2 ай бұрын

    Wahhh sana ma meet ko kayo ,, March 12 andyan nako ,, wala pa rin akong room pero naghahanap na yung amo ko dyan na titrahan ko , so happy na nakapasa kayo sa 2 test nyo for Spanish citizenship,, gusto ko maabutan ang fallas!!

  • @EverythingIsBoffo

    @EverythingIsBoffo

    2 ай бұрын

    Best of luck sayo! Sobrang saya ng fallas 🥳

  • @chinglee100
    @chinglee1003 ай бұрын

    Is there a large Filipino community in Valencia or in Spain in general at all?

  • @EverythingIsBoffo

    @EverythingIsBoffo

    3 ай бұрын

    There’s a small community in Valencia, so they kind of know who’s who, they all go to the Catholic church. In Madrid and Barcelona there’s a lot of Filipinos for sure. We didn’t have to speak Spanish in Barcelona.

  • @RoyWheeler
    @RoyWheeler3 ай бұрын

    Hola chicos. Love your videos and content. Most appreciated. Can you describe the process on how you filed your Spanish and US taxes and did anything surprise you? I’m close to getting my Spanish citizenship, I currently live in California, and am starting to do my homework on preparing for a tax strategy.

  • @EverythingIsBoffo

    @EverythingIsBoffo

    2 ай бұрын

    Thank you!!! Ah the trickiest part of living the US! Taxes vary for everyone so we couldn’t really discuss it and also, we’re still trying to figure it out. God bless us all 😂

  • @vlbabkirk
    @vlbabkirk3 ай бұрын

    I look forward to your videos. Especially the ambient lo fi, because they are so relaxing. We will be arriving on October 1st with visa in hand. I would love to see any outdoor markets/craft fairs and to know how to find out where and when they happen. Also, thank you for your days of silence to honor the victims of the fire.

  • @EverythingIsBoffo

    @EverythingIsBoffo

    3 ай бұрын

    Glad you liked those videos! The market video is actually coming out soon! ☺️

  • @asylpilipenko4736
    @asylpilipenko47362 ай бұрын

    Been following you since we started our paperwork to move to Spain. We have two kids, age 7 and 9. Could you do a review of American schools in Valencia?

  • @EverythingIsBoffo

    @EverythingIsBoffo

    2 ай бұрын

    Hello! Sorry we don’t have kids! ☺️ we are the least qualified to do a review, haha! Thanks for watching though, and good luck on your application!

  • @asylpilipenko4736

    @asylpilipenko4736

    2 ай бұрын

    @@EverythingIsBoffo no problem, totally understand. But if you meet any families maybe you could interview them 😅 just a thought. Really like the way you tell your story and experience and with such respect to local people. Thanks for your hard work!

  • @EverythingIsBoffo

    @EverythingIsBoffo

    2 ай бұрын

    @@asylpilipenko4736 thank you for the kind words! ☺️

  • @solveigsolveig2249

    @solveigsolveig2249

    4 күн бұрын

    Tuition in Valencia is done in Valencian/Catalan language, both in public and private schools. You should move to Spanish-only speaking regions on Spain, like Madrid, if you don't like that. Never complain about the official use of local language/s anywhere in Spain. It is not your country and you don't belong here, plus expats are not welcome.

  • @rasputinmoore
    @rasputinmoore3 ай бұрын

    is there any chance you could start incorporating some words in valencià like "Bon dia", or "el Compte per favor"???

  • @EverythingIsBoffo

    @EverythingIsBoffo

    3 ай бұрын

    I would love to, but all we know are Bon Dia, nit de foc, moltes gracies, quan arriba tu autobus, not nearly enough for a conversation. Hahaha!

  • @solveigsolveig2249

    @solveigsolveig2249

    4 күн бұрын

    Expats hate Valencian language, since they don't belong, nor will never integrate here.

  • @Rob.Hendricks
    @Rob.Hendricks2 ай бұрын

    Great video, please say more about the citizenship aspect... will you be trading your old citizenship in, and if so, what goes into a decision like that (pros and cons, benefits you gain or give up) -- I'm sure many would be curious.

  • @EverythingIsBoffo

    @EverythingIsBoffo

    2 ай бұрын

    We’re Filipinos so we don’t have to renounce our citizenship, and we can apply after living in Spain for 2 uninterrupted years as legal residents. It was an easy decision because we (and Ibero Americans and Equatorial Guineans) have a shorter wait time to apply for citizenship by residency.

  • @EverythingIsBoffo

    @EverythingIsBoffo

    2 ай бұрын

    We’re Filipinos so we don’t have to renounce our citizenship, and we can apply after living in Spain for 2 uninterrupted years as legal residents. It was an easy decision because we (and Ibero Americans and Equatorial Guineans) have a shorter wait time to apply for citizenship by residency.

  • @neptunemike

    @neptunemike

    5 күн бұрын

    @@EverythingIsBoffowould you renounce your US citizenship in the future though? aren’t you guys dual? thanks for the video 😊

  • @EverythingIsBoffo

    @EverythingIsBoffo

    4 күн бұрын

    @@neptunemike no, we’re not dual! Thank goodness. I can tell you the stress that Americans feel about filing taxes twice when we attended tax seminars. All of them had questions!

  • @TravelonlineWalk
    @TravelonlineWalk3 ай бұрын

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  • @EverythingIsBoffo

    @EverythingIsBoffo

    3 ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching!

  • @rollyabuya2436
    @rollyabuya24362 ай бұрын

    CAN YOU SHARE YOUR EXPERIENCE IN TAKING THE CULTURAL AND LANGUAGE TEST?? I got my NLV last december and will fly to madrid this May. My spanish is way below basic and that is a concern for me, when it comes to passing the Language test when I eventually get the eligibility. You admitting that you know basic spanish and still passing the language test gives me extra hope that I can pass the language test!!! 😅

  • @EverythingIsBoffo

    @EverythingIsBoffo

    2 ай бұрын

    Hi! All in all we did about 8 months of Spanish classes so while we say our Spanish is basic, we did have to work on learning the language. We downloaded the CCSE app from Instituto Cervantes and took the sample tests multiple times until we felt we got most of it correct.

  • @rollyabuya2436

    @rollyabuya2436

    2 ай бұрын

    @@EverythingIsBoffo yup that's the plan, to really study spanish extensively when I land, thanks and congrats!

  • @cruizdiaz1740
    @cruizdiaz17403 ай бұрын

    My husband and i are contemplating retiring to Spain in the next 5 years (we both have great pensions). We're Californians too but worry about job prospects for our child when she grows up. She'd be about 13 years old. I heard Spain has high unemployment and very low wages. Do you worry about that if you ever have a child?

  • @EverythingIsBoffo

    @EverythingIsBoffo

    3 ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching! Sorry, those are some of the thoughts that never crossed our minds before since we don’t have kids. But I can say for sure, the kids here are nice, sociable, and polite.

  • @Neramy

    @Neramy

    Ай бұрын

    Hello my friend. I am a spaniard living in Barcelona , originally from Madrid. Salaries are low and unemployment rate is high. 12%. So they didn't lie to you. What I would strongly recommend to anyone coming to Spain is "encourage your young ones to study technical and qualified professions" so they can find a good job. It is difficult to live here, specially in big cities like Madrid and Barcelona, with the minimum or even a bit higher salary. More difficult for single people because the main problem is housing prices. To enjoy some quality of life here you need to have a more or les well paid job. Some of the people I know who dont struggle too much for paying the bills include Phsychologist, Teachers, Architecs, Civil servants, IT professionals... BUT low qualified profesions or just the ones not so popular nowadays for the market will have super low wages compared to the cost of living and compared specially to the prices of housing and renting in cities. Minimum salary is 1300€ a month (or 1000€ with 14 salaries a year which is the norm in Spain) and the rent for a 80m apartment in Madrid/Barcelona is 900 to 1200€. Do your math. Single people with a low qualified profession will struggle to pay the bills. They wont die of hunger but they wont live what nowadays is considered a rich country good quality of life. They will need to count every euro. I know many people in that situation. In big cities, as I say, because rent and cost of living is quite affordable in small towns, in comparison. So bear that in mind if you decide to move. They didnt lie to you. I am a 42 y.o female with no kids living in Barcelona. Reasonable good salary? Come here. This is a safe, nice country, in general. Good healthcare, good food, open minded mindset, rich culture, good vibes. Low salary, no job and no prospects of getting a good one? Think twice or more. Probably you wont starve but you wont enjoy your life neither.

  • @EverythingIsBoffo

    @EverythingIsBoffo

    Ай бұрын

    @@Neramy thank you so much for taking the time to answer! You explained things beautifully. Buena suerte! ☺️

  • @enricomramilla
    @enricomramilla2 ай бұрын

    Hola Espanya!! I'm here now Bea and Paul,, I live in Carre de Godofredo Ros,, I think for a while,, it's good to settle for a while,, hope to see you someday

  • @EverythingIsBoffo

    @EverythingIsBoffo

    2 ай бұрын

    Hola! How wonderful, we are happy for you. We’ll be back in Valencia soon. Say hi if you see us in the street! ☺️

  • @user-on5hg1hp2w
    @user-on5hg1hp2w2 ай бұрын

    We’re going to be in Valencia from June 2 to 5 this year. Would love to meet up with you if available. We are thinking of moving to. Valencia ne t year. My wife, Tere{Philipina😂) and I are using this trip to check everything out. Love your Videos. Great job.

  • @EverythingIsBoffo

    @EverythingIsBoffo

    2 ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching! Message us on FB or Insta, if we’re available maybe we can meet! ☺️

  • @MrWhattaworld
    @MrWhattaworld3 ай бұрын

    Are there a lot of Filipinos there in Valencia? Congratulations on the 2 year mark!

  • @EverythingIsBoffo

    @EverythingIsBoffo

    3 ай бұрын

    Not too many, but there’s a small community that gathers on Sundays for church. I think because of the smaller size they are more close knit. ☺️

  • @softpink6300
    @softpink63003 ай бұрын

    Thank you, guys for the updates and sharing also the not so rosy parts of living in Spain. I hope the locals won't feel intimidated with foreigners moving to Spain. Heard jobless rate increased?

  • @EverythingIsBoffo

    @EverythingIsBoffo

    3 ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching! All-in-all we think it’s still a great city. I think the locals are still very friendly, and we try to learn as much as we can to not change their way of life. I don’t know much about the job market but it has been a problem for quite some time, I heard.

  • @solveigsolveig2249

    @solveigsolveig2249

    4 күн бұрын

    Spaniards hate expats and tourists to death, they've expelled them from their own cities, so now attacks against foreigners appear often in the news. The feeling is spreading in many places: Canary islands, Barcelona, Balearic islands, Andalusia, Valencia, even in the northern coast of Spain. Last week the town council in Valencia had to forbid opening new tourist rentals in the city, to try and tame the rising wave of anti-tourism anger.

  • @crislo830
    @crislo8302 ай бұрын

    can you make a video on your experience in filing taxes

  • @EverythingIsBoffo

    @EverythingIsBoffo

    Ай бұрын

    Hello! Unfortunately we believe that taxes are super important and we cannot advice anything except to talk to a tax professional!

  • @eldonalberto6089
    @eldonalberto60892 ай бұрын

    Pa-shout out po sa next video.

  • @EverythingIsBoffo

    @EverythingIsBoffo

    2 ай бұрын

    Good morning to Eldon “El Tí” Alberto! 😂

  • @froggerc625
    @froggerc6253 ай бұрын

    Outside the El Corte Ingles you showed briefly here someone tried to pickpocket my wife's backpack last summer. They couldn't quite get what they were attempting to steal out. Little did they know It was a full pack of feminine hygiene product lol. They just said an embarassed sorry and took off when my wife caught them with their hand in the backpack. Hoping to get back there again this summer.

  • @EverythingIsBoffo

    @EverythingIsBoffo

    3 ай бұрын

    Yes I think I spotted some pick pockets at the Xativa train station, they were trying to get close to my dad’s backpack. Thankfully they are not very good thieves 😂. I hope they get caught.

  • @levrejanovinsky8889
    @levrejanovinsky88893 ай бұрын

    We are moving to abastos in May of 2025, would love buy you guys drinks. Love your videos. I m Peruvian and my wife is Ukrainian.

  • @EverythingIsBoffo

    @EverythingIsBoffo

    3 ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching, send us a PM when you get to Valencia!

  • @marijobaumgard2271
    @marijobaumgard22712 ай бұрын

    😏 *Promo sm*

  • @sl1840
    @sl18403 ай бұрын

    Looks like you are settled I want to learn more in details I’m living Los Angeles for 30 years born in Manila do you do consultations

  • @EverythingIsBoffo

    @EverythingIsBoffo

    3 ай бұрын

    Hi! Send us a PM on instagram, we can set up a consult. ☺️