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@Rain-ec4jj

11 ай бұрын

Hello, I'm Asian. Will I get a lot of discrimination in Spain?

10 ай бұрын

Jordan Peterson is a massive right winger whose values go completely against what you express here.

@Wolff13

8 ай бұрын

@@Rain-ec4jjyou will not.

@Rain-ec4jj

8 ай бұрын

@@Wolff13 Okay, thank you.

I am a teacher in Spain. I have two months of paid vacations in summer and two weeks at Christmas ... we have a free public health system also free public education ... Spain is not a socialist country ... it is a social democracy ... that is, a capitalist country that cares about the well-being of its citizens and their basic rights ... and that same philosophy is common in many European countries ...

@KrlKngMrtssn

Жыл бұрын

@Hanííbą́ą́z true

@vicengar8084

Жыл бұрын

@Hanííbą́ą́z Of course not... it's not a gift from the government... it's possible because we pay taxes... and each one pays according to his capacity...

@edortavazquezlozon5584

Жыл бұрын

This is not exactly true as Socialist and comunists! are in the government of Spain right now, supported by independentists and terrorist friends. Hard to imagine that in France, Germany.... Spain is not the paradise you (and the video) are describing. In fact you sould say to the world that is impossible to study in the National language, spanish, in 1/3 of the national territory due to the cultural impositions of the peripheric separatist nacionalists. This is impossible to imagine in any other country in the world. We got our own problems and they are serious

@SusanaXpeace2u

Жыл бұрын

Only Americans assume they top these charts of best this, best that

@junal27

Жыл бұрын

Please, do not mislead others, nothing is free in Spain, you pay taxes and the country gets debt to pay social services. I love my country and believe it is an amazing place to live with far less than in the US, with less you are happier but we have a lot of issues too and for you, being a teacher, you should already have noticed that nothing is free, time will teach you. Whenever you see undocumented immigrants receiving top notch health care and believe how good we are, think it twice. Spain is great country needing young and hard workers. Debt equals future benefits either you or your kids are not enjoying anymore, do your homework please

You are a brave person telling the truth about the US. I visited Spain last year for 3 weeks and plan to move there by the end of 2023. I have traveled to many countries, speak Spanish, German, some French and some Italian, but I choose Spain for the climate, food and culture. Thanks for your courage.

@bmx3539

11 ай бұрын

There is nothihng brave about spreading misnformation, cherry picking problems that all countries face, and ignoring your own countries flaws.

@mjt708

Ай бұрын

I hope you made it! :)

I've been a cop in Texas for over 15 years now, and been to over 35 countries. I agree with you 100%. I'm retiring in under 10 years and moving to Valencia. Your videos keep me and my wife motivated.

@Jungle1048

Жыл бұрын

Move now don’t wait too long

@aha3885

Жыл бұрын

You sir, will be welcome to Spain. I believe that your country is an amazing country, but if you prefer to live here, welcome. Knowing about your background, for sure you will respect the law, and that's an important point for us..

@ginasverige2570

Жыл бұрын

Wow, how exciting! I am interested in Valencia and some other places in Spain.

@chopchop5034

Жыл бұрын

Charles, we are from Canada and purchased a home in Denia, Spain after falling in love with the area and the country. We are only an hour drive from Valencia or Alicante and a two minute drive to 20km of blue flag beaches. Valencia is truly magnificent FYI.

@eb1042

Жыл бұрын

Oh, great... You'll bring your FASCIST POLITICS WITH YOU AND RUIN THIS AMAZING COUNTRY THE WAY YOU DID AMERICA... Please for the LOVE of GOD, please, DON'T bring your politics with you. Having a QUALITY of life that is afforded to its citizens by a liberal democracy is BEAUTIFUL... Capitalism is NOT the goal. Having a GREAT LIFE IS!!!! PEOPLE ARE HAPPY AND FREE...🇪🇸

I lived in Argentina, Ukraine and Sweden. Many years in each of those countries. Now I live in southern Spain and I've never felt more at home in my life. Yes, it has positives and negatives, as any other country in the world. But even compared to Sweden, one of the richest countries in the world, I would still choose Spain in the blink of an eye. Here you dont only exist. You LIVE. I once went to visit a small village one hour away from Madrid with my husband and my 4 kids and I did not realize all the food stores and bars/restaurants would be closed past a certain time in the afternoon and it was already too late so we ended up with nothing to eat at dinner. So with no choice left, I ended up asking for help to a very nice old man, Antonio, if he could give us some food for the night. He lived in a very humble house and clearly did not have a lot of money. Nevertheless, not only he ended up giving us way more food than we asked for, but two more of his friends in the village helped us with what they could and we had a delicious fresh food meal that night and even were left with food to cook breakfast the next day. We had to leave early in the morning, so I could not repay him. But as soon as I get the chance, I am planning to make this man a gift and invite him for the best dinner I can cook when I come back to that village. And I will. You dont find many people like this in the world anymore. Muchas gracias, Antonio. Las cosas buenas que uno hace siempre vuelven!

@ginasverige2570

Жыл бұрын

@Julia Kass. Wow, I lived in Sweden for 7 years and for the last 3 years wanted to move to Spain. I had lived in USA in 3 states and also in Puerto Rico for most of my youth. I love they idea that you did live in Sweden and would still choose Spain since you have experience it first hand. I found Sweden very closed in and distant in terms of human connection. Very hard to establish lasting connections NOT impossible though, but too much emphasis is placed in the individualism vs family oriented. I am looking forward to visiting Spain in the near future!

@lotusgrl444

Жыл бұрын

Im Mexican American having lived in the USA my whole life. I am mow 40 and realizing that life in the USA, is not going good..with the politics, extremely left thinking ideas, rising health care, race divisiveness and violence..Im seriously considering packing my bags to Spain or Portugal...Are you a EU resident though? Bc immigrating makes it easier..Id be coming from the US and immigration laws are overwhelming...but I know Id love to move to Europe!

@NoctLightCloud

11 ай бұрын

I'll never get why Sweden should be any good to live? People there are literally getting depression😅 Why would anyone voluntarily and with no family-ties to it choose a depressive winter-country?

@user-ve7hn2dh8h

11 ай бұрын

​@@lotusgrl444so you think the problem in your countrys politics is the left, and you WANNA MOVE TO EUROPE? Do you realize that Europe is far to the left than the US? All the problems the US is facing nowadays are because of unregulated capitalism and lobbying and the left is the only side who's even talking about it.. Not the democrats but the few actual leftists that your country has in big politics

I had the option of living in Florida ( my wife is an American ). I’m from the U.K. . Spent one year in Florida and decided Spain was for me/us. More taxes here than the US or the U.K. but hands down it’s worth it. Super safe and Spain still has an identity that is Spanish ! This lady is on point with all her comments.We’d be richer in the US due to taxes here but quality of life is all important to us. Viva España 🇪🇸

@carmenlopez5367

2 жыл бұрын

gracias

@ANTOANETTA

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Yes, at some point we need to put things and decide whats worth for us. Spain has a lot to offer for sure :) Glad you are enjoying my videos! Thank you for your support.

@raul46170

2 жыл бұрын

In relation to the economy I could say that although it seems that in Spain wages are lower than in the USA, I can explain some things. They are different ways of measuring. In the USA they speak of GROSS salary, and not NET. That is to say that from there you have to remove fees, health insurance and other bills. A street sweeper in Spain earns € 1,900 a month, with four extra salaries a year, and they work 7 hours a day (35 hours a week) To the salary must be added, what the state contributes for the payment of our taxes: Health, Education, subsidies. A Health insurance in the USA, which gives you everything that the Health of Spain gives you (one of the best in the world) could cost more than € 1,500 per month. There are no limits on costs, there are no clauses, there are no excuses. It does not matter who you are, or how much you have paid or not to the system ... you are guaranteed 100% assistance in top quality hospitals. A career at the University can cost € 4,000 in total for four years, while in the USA it can be $ 100,000 to $ 250,000 Cities like Madrid have free daycare for children up to 3 years old (that would cost a minimum of $ 1,000 per month for each child in the USA) and they pay you € 14,500 for each child you have, in addition to other aid. The IMSERSO system, in Spain is a support for retired people, and among other things it has subsidized trips to Spas, Spas, Hotels for retired people, throughout the country (including the Balearic Islands or the Canary Islands) There are dozens of more contributions that the Government makes to people in Spain, which if we add everything up, the salary of € 1,900 could be € 2,000 more per month (or more) and would add up to a total of € 4,000 per month ($ 4,600) for a basic sweeper job. There are not many street sweepers who earn that in the US by working 35 hours a week. That sweeper will retire with 100% of his salary, and not with the 50% or less that is usual in the USA. In addition, the costs of living in Spain are much lower (Rent, food, transport)

@denniszenanywhere

2 жыл бұрын

I live in Florida trying to move to Spain for years now but can’t find any job there. Should I be better off going there first to get a job? What is the job outlook there?

@denniszenanywhere

2 жыл бұрын

@@CBOANDALUCIA gracias 🙏

I'm American and I moved to Italy in 1979 when I was 21 years old. We don't have homeless people living in the streets. Nobody questions the validity of elections (voters must be registered and show photo ID). We have excellent, affordable healthcare. Fishing is great. We go skiing in the Alpes. Italian food is the best. Our cities are beautiful. My son's Medical School tuition is about €2000 ($2500) per year. Life is good.

@CesarClouds

Жыл бұрын

What part of Italy do you live in? I ask because Italy's homeless is geographical. Also, you moved to Italy when the kidnapping problem had already settled dowm.

@Wolff13

8 ай бұрын

With all the illegal arrivals, Italy is changing, fast.

I totally agree with you. I'm from Mexico and have been living in North America - Vancouver, Canada for 6 years now. One of the things that really shocked me when I moved here, was the quantity of homeless drug addicts living in the streets. In Mexico, we unfortunately have many people in poverty living in the streets too, but they still keep their human dignity, which they don't in this city. It's a very sad thing. Btw, I had the chance of visiting Spain back in 2014, and will never forget the very first thing I saw when I stepped out to the street was a beautiful Spanish opera singer performing. Just like you said - culture overflows naturally in Spain, and it's something North America terribly lacks. VIVA ESPAÑA! Un abrazo enorme desde el Pacífico norte.

@19Cobre

11 ай бұрын

España y México son casi similares, desdé luego las razones son obvias pero en España se respira un aire de seguridad y tranquilidad que en México aún no, debemos trabajar en eso.

I am absoletely agree with you. I live in Spain 13 years already and I'm deeply impressed by the social policy of the country and the positive vibe of the people . I really feel home.

@marvinsilverman4394

2 жыл бұрын

spaniards are people very quiet and calm I'm Latinoamerican

@MrZxcvbnm22

2 жыл бұрын

I was born here in Spain (Barcelona). My parents are moroccan immigrants. Although I have very tough life as a 25 year old trying to be something in life Spain is a great country. Currently, 80% of my salary goes to pay only the rent, I have to live in Barcelona by myself and I dont get any help from the state. I'm sure one day I will have a good life, it just will take longer than if I lived in Germany or Holland. Economically, Spain is a mess, they destroyed our future. Spain is a great country, but it was better 20 years ago, and we are getting worse every year, not better. That is the reality of young spaniards. 40% unemployment. I work and study and I feel like I'm not doing anything with my life because there is no outcome. Just survival. I guess it's because I have to start from the absolute 0, with no safety net as other lucky people do.

@pedromanuelrodriguezhernan3009

2 жыл бұрын

That social policy you speak about, makes us, the Spanish people, too weak. Thin about that.

@marcasabuena7503

2 жыл бұрын

@@MrZxcvbnm22 Y no te has planteado vivir en otra zona que no sea Barcelona, me refiero porque los precios de la vivienda son desorbitados por la enorme demanda.

@MrZxcvbnm22

2 жыл бұрын

@@marcasabuena7503 si hay enorme demanda es por algo... Yo soy de un pueblo de la Costa Brava, me vine a Barcelona para trabajar de lo mío. Quiero almenos adquirir experiencia en una agencia. Y ojalá conseguir teletrabajo y poder moverme a ciudades periféricas... Pero en realidad el precio del alquiler no cambia mucho...

I am an American and I have more and more come to the realization that the United States is a cruel country if you are not wealthy and more so if you are not wealthy and old. I am coming up on retirement, and like many American seniors, I am seriously considering moving abroad. One example of things I am concerned about: in America, there are very few places you can live without a car. But as one gets older, it becomes harder to afford a car, and at a certain point, you might not be able to drive one efficiently anymore. Consequently, many elders become trapped at home and totally dependent on others to get around. In Europe, I notice that if you go into a public square, you see people of all ages walking around outside and intermingling. In many American cities, big and small, I can be out all day and it's very rare to see an old person. And if they are, they are usually hobbling about, probably because of a myriad of untreated health issues and not being very mobile. I refuse to end up like this. Also, many older Americans are dependent upon their social security, which you simply cannot live on in most places in America. Rents nowadays, especially in our larger metropolitan areas, far exceed the average Social Security payments. So even if you have additional funds set aside, you're probably going to burn through those too if you end up living a long life, especially if you end up with some major illness. In America, it's all about ambition and greed. We simply live to work and to consume. If one doesn't achieve great material wealth, one is considered a failure in life. It's all we seem to care about and the common good be damned.

@charlesharvey2164

2 жыл бұрын

That is exactly why I want to retire to Spain

@artiv.9285

2 жыл бұрын

Having visited Spain the culture for the elderly is far beyond what the US has. Old men frolicking on the beach in their 70's, little old ladies in their Sunday best walking hand in hand. In the US everyone is dispersed and spread out. My grandparents slowly rotted away alone in their burb houses.

@wanderingwarrior5626

Жыл бұрын

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@MCoelloF

Жыл бұрын

If you come to Spain, you won´t have to worry about medical bills, the food is natural (no genetic manipulation, no antibiotics or chemicals in cows, etc), you´ll have safety in the streets (no shootings), you´ll find Spanish people very warm (very easy to make friends even if you are a foreigner), the weather is great (sunshine most of the year), very good public and affordable transport (metro, bus, train, plane).. and you´ll learn how we enjoy life (that means not needing money or things to be happy). There are a lot of videos on yt about americans experience in Spain.

@kabieces

Жыл бұрын

Ven a España y verás que aquí prácticamente vivimos en la calle , vamos a muchos sitios caminando o en transporte público , que está muy bien , paseamos , hacemos deporte , salimos a tomar algo a las terrazas , niños , jóvenes , mayores y abuelos , todos juntos compartiendo espacios . Anímate a venir .

The best thing about schools in Europe is that kids come back home alive

@ANTOANETTA

2 жыл бұрын

🙏🏻 hopefully things get better taken care of in the States! 🙏🏻

@JM-gj7de

2 жыл бұрын

Wow, you're so clever.

@Garcwyn

2 жыл бұрын

@t s you are missing the point. Nothing to do with NATO. Which btw I agree with you. The EU should develop its own strategic autonomy military-wise and stop depending on the USA. Dependance that comes with a lot of strings attached

@Garvm

2 жыл бұрын

@t s yeah. That’s the reason. Spain schools are safe because of the armed American toddlers guarding it every day

@JM-gj7de

2 жыл бұрын

​@Janos Nemeth That's makes no sense. Try again.

Yes..I lived All My Life 67 years in USA..But Learning about SPAIN..BARCELONA..❤We Love The Quilty of Life..And Health System..AND EDUCATION..SPAIN IS on TOP..Thank You Spain for Welcoming US..🙏🏼❤

I just came back from a month in Spain and the precipitous decline of the US has never been more evident to me. Things the struck me the most are: 1. the infrastructure difference. In my month in Spain I drove from Madrid to Altera, to Malaga to Valladolid, and many places in between including Granada, Ronda, Benidorm and more. The quality of the streets were always excellent, unlike those in the US that are full of potholes and many are visibly crumbling. 2. I grew up in Southern California during the 80's and 90's, and I recently visited Cali again and was appalled by the number of homeless people I saw, in particular in LA. I've seen this mirrored in other cities I've visited recently like Seattle and Philly. By contrast, in my month in Spain I saw maybe 3 homeless people. It's truly shocking how bad the homeless problem has gotten in the US, the supposedly "richest country in the world". 3. Cleanliness. I found Spain to be clean everywhere, including the big cities like Madrid. This is in stark contrast to many cities in the US that are downright disgusting. Walking down the Philly streets you are choking on the smell of urine in the streets, not to mention all the trash. You just don't see that in Spain.

@ANTOANETTA

2 жыл бұрын

Yes…unfortunately this is the sad truth!

@RichD2024

2 жыл бұрын

@Mongoose 1980 well if they hide them that implies they have some place to shelter them. Maybe Spain just does a much better job at providing shelter for the homeless than the US which seemingly makes little effort. Just visit LA, or Seattle for example. It's shameful.

@rosi3579

2 жыл бұрын

@Mongoose 1980 Buenos días, esa afirmación, no es cierta. Aquí, las personas, a las que se incluye, los sin hogar, como se llaman, en español, no los esconde nadie, ellos son libres, incluso, si quieren tiene asistencia médica o pueden ir a comedores sociales, le invito a usted a venir a mi país, para que usted lo vea, con sus propios ojos y tengan una opinión objetiva. Pase usted un buen día!

@Alvaro-ke7lk

2 жыл бұрын

@Mongoose 1980 Eso es mentira. No sé esconde a nadie en España.

@Alvaro-ke7lk

2 жыл бұрын

@Mongoose 1980 Al idioma se le puede llamar español o castellano. Son formas correctas las dos.

Spain captured my heart and soul when I lived there from 1980 through 1982: It still holds me captive. If I love it so much, why haven't I moved back in the past 40 years? It's a long story. But the bottom line is I'm not dead yet. España is still in my future.

@marcasabuena7503

2 жыл бұрын

David a pasar tu jubilación en España con nosotros, eres bienvenido.

@lifealchemyglobal

2 жыл бұрын

@@marcasabuena7503 Muchas gracias!

@lifealchemyglobal

2 жыл бұрын

@escuela 120 Donostia-San Sebastian is one of the cities I most look forward to visiting. Also Bilbao. I spent all of my time in the 80s in Andalucia and I loved it, especially in Granada, Córdoba and Jaén. Jaén was actually my favorite because it was smaller less well known and was less affected by international tourism. It was the most authentically "Spanish" city that I got to know. But the great thing about Spain is that all the regions are so different and equally good but in distinct ways.

@ramiroblade7787

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks David. You are welcome in Spain! I born in 1981 in Madrid

@jal051

2 жыл бұрын

Spain in the 80s was in much worse condition than it is today. Our spirits may have been happier back then, tho, because we were still enjoying our recent freedom after the dictatorship, but if you come back now you'll be surprised of how much better the cities look.

I live in the USA, but lived in Spain (valencia) for a year, I rather be in Spain a 1000 times, great country!!

@ANTOANETTA

2 жыл бұрын

Sure. This video was shot in Valencia :)

@franciscohpena9258

2 жыл бұрын

Ole tú!!! 🇪🇦😊👍👏👏👏

Thank you for this necessary video. I am a retired US citizen living in Spain (Asturias) and I am so happy and comfortable here. The point you made about valuing human relationships and care is one of the things I admire about the Spanish. I feel like their values are more balanced. They work hard and they make sure that they have time for their families. They also support local small business more that we do in the States (at least the people do, even though the government makes it hard to have a business). I feel like the Spanish and Americans can learn from each other. I think that our efficiency is an area that they can learn from and Americans must learn to value people over money. I also have heard the Spanish be very critical of themselves and I feel like they can benefit from a more positive self-image. If we pay attention to where we can improve, I believe the whole planet can move in the right direction.

@Udeolecrab

2 жыл бұрын

Congratulations for moving to Asturias. You are brave! But is so beautiful and food so nice :))

@dontbanmebrodontbanme5403

2 жыл бұрын

I think more perspective needs to be brought with these comments. America isn't all bad. In my case, I'm a first generation American and I'm not brainwashed into thinking America is perfect. However, I think the best way to look at things is that every country has its good and bad and it's your job to "work the system" to your benefit, for example, like earning American dollars, then retiring somewhere cheaper, like Spain, just like you did, right?

@kabieces

Жыл бұрын

Cierto , somos muy críticos con nosotros mismos y protestamos por todo , pero eso es porque pensamos que sí te acomodas y no protestas , no se mejoran las cosas y siempre hay que ir hacia adelante , hacia más mejoras .

@j.n.sloane

Жыл бұрын

@euskoferre, in 2010, my husband and I came to see where my mother's family came from and we fell in love with Asturias (my great grandparents were from Navia). We kept coming back to see if it was as wonderful as we remembered, staying longer each time, and we decided we had to live here. I have been living here for almost three years and am grateful every day.

@warwarwar4951

11 ай бұрын

​@@AngelicoCiudadtienes la respuesta preparada antes de escuchar la pregunta y así nos va. Escucha lo que dice la youtuber porque no te enteras de nada. Para hacer este tipo de comentarios antes debieras informarte mejor y ver cómo es la realidad, no la "realidad" que tú quieres imponer.

My filipino soul 🇵🇭 celebrate Spain 🇪🇸 I like your video. Greetings coming from the Philippines 🇵🇭 Las islas de Filipinas 👈🏾

You sure have a nice way of explaining things. We live in Oaxaca, Mexico. I agree with everything you said 100% We've lived outside of the United States now for over 14 years & when I was younger, after Vietnam, I graduated from a Mexican University. Mexico, is not as forward as Spain, but the culture is Rich and the people are wonderful.

My wife and I moved to Spain in October 2022. We have watched and Liked your videos for some time. Of course, you're right. Health insurance is so expensive in the US. I paid $202 per week for a family of four; and my employer paid $202 as well (that's $404 per week or $1,616 per month!). Co-pays were $25 per visit, and we had a deductible of $3,300 before you pay 20% of any procedure; so that's another $275+ per month if you have any "covered" procedures. We now pay $90 week in Spain, no co-pay, no deductible and EVERYTHING is covered including ambulance. So, we now save about $700 a month or about $8,500 per year! Next year we will all be Spanish citizens and pay nothing for health insurance. Think of what you can buy or invest in with your savings in just three years! This is the one thing I am most sad about. Btw, thank you again for all the work you do to make good videos.

@monicahernandezperez4093

Жыл бұрын

Well, although you are right about the medical insurance, if you have an average Spanish salary, which I understand that you don't (but higher, as usually expats have), you cannot save that much money in 3 years. 😅 You can just pay your rent and eat, if you share your living expenses, of course. In any case, I am very happy that you are doing great in our beautiful country! Regards from Barcelona

@RicardoGonzalez-tm4ts

11 ай бұрын

@@monicahernandezperez4093 Completely agree with Mónica. If you have savings from abroad and you made a lot of money or have a business/which allows for high salary, it´s obviously a walk. But for low income jobs, which right now are a lot, first you wouldn´t be able to afford 90€ a week for healthcare; nor save money. Imagine earning 1200€ a month and paying 750€ (or more) for rent without utilities (62.5% of your net income), that´s the situation for a lot of people and families right now. Still, quality of life here is undeniable.

@terriem3922

11 ай бұрын

Are you healthier now? My guess is the lack of stress causes much less illness.

This video detailed perfectly why Spain will always have my heart

The more I know Spain, the more I love it. When I get retired, I want to live in this beautiful and friendly country. Viva españa!!

People ask us all the time how and why we could leave the US to retire here in Valencia. You answered that question sussinncly and completely. Thank you.

@ANTOANETTA

2 жыл бұрын

Glad I did! It is hard to see things without actually traveling somewhere.

@pamwolf609

2 жыл бұрын

@@ANTOANETTA it is true! We finally got our Visas and will be there in January. Looking forward to the warm relaxed atmosphere there !

@marcasabuena7503

2 жыл бұрын

Yo creo que España es una buena opción para jubilarse, sobretodo para estadounidenses porque el costo de vida es mucho menor que en USA u la seguridad es muy superior. 🙋🏻

@legocityxd_007

Жыл бұрын

@@marcasabuena7503 Tienes un buen punto, aunque creo que interesaría más generar a gente que pueda trabajar, por la pirámide poblacional invertida quiero decir, que es uno de los problemas que tenemos

@jamesgraham5470

Жыл бұрын

WWhy would millions of people cross the border inthe USA

Thank you for an honest comparison between Spain and America. I was born, raised, and educated in LA. I have lived in Floriduh for 20 years after graduating college. I am looking to sell everything and move to Spain. Any and all advice is appreciated.

@leones87

11 ай бұрын

Valencia is the best option.....if you like Nature and do not mind cold or rain sometimes Asturias and Galicia.

@fernandoortuno6948

11 ай бұрын

I am Spanish and US Citizen i live in Barcelona Houston and NYC if you can afford Florida my advice stay in AMERICA with flaws but best country in the world this video has a lot of hidden fats and half truths and spin things

I lived for two and a half years in the US and I loved it, but it made me appreciate much better the good things of my country, Spain: culture, human society, food, healthcare for everyone, affective bonds within communities and much more. There are big problems, too, no place is perfect. While in the US, I couldn't believe how old infrastructure was, the lack of public transportation and privately run healthcare system... Great video, thanks for sharing your point of view

@ANTOANETTA

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Yes there are problems everywhere but only when you move away you can feel them more. Thanks for watching.

@clintfalk

2 жыл бұрын

@@edmundooliver7584 " calif has nice weather that why they send their homeless to CA" Excuse me, but who is "they"?

@clintfalk

2 жыл бұрын

So why did you leave Spain if it's so great?

There is no comparison at all. I live in southern Spain. I worked my arse off in my 30s in Australia and am now retired at 44. It costs me 110 euro a week to live comfortably here, including all bills. I bought my house outright so have no mortgage or rent. I live in a beachtown of around 40K people. I can walk from my front door to the beach in 4 mins. From my rooftop terrace I have views of the Mediterranean. Life here is amazing. I love the Mediterranean lifestyle. So relaxed. Everything within walking distance, fresh air, fresh food, 100% safe and high trust. Daily swimming in the Med. Sun all year round....... I've been all over Spain over the years, and yes, all provinces will have a different feel, but I love the attitude of the Spanish people, no matter where I've been. Medical, dental, roads, trains......even the process of setting up here was unbelievably efficient. I was worried that I'd have bureaucratic nightmares, but I've been amazed at how well everything is operated. And by 'richer', I'd say that Spain(or anywhere in Europe) is infinitely richer in culture, in every single way possible. From my rooftop terrace I have direct views of a Phoenician/Roman/Moorish castle and the ruins of a Roman garum factory. In the U.S this would be a McDonald's and a Starbucks. I lived in the U.S for 2 years when I was younger and couldn't get out of the place quick enough. There are some nice little towns in the U.S, but the cities are horrendous. Especially the hellholes tha are ran by Democrats. The food, the transport, the lack of walking routes, the crime, the obsession with race, and a LOT of ignorant people. I love to walk everywhere, whenever I can, but the last time I was in the U.S(Miami) I was walking to the closest shop and everyone driving past was staring at me. I even got pulled over by a cop car and they questioned me WHY I was walking. :D

@kepasss

2 жыл бұрын

Saludos desde un pueblo de Almeria,la verdad es que los que somos de aqui no valoramos lo que tenemos.

@musashidanmcgrath

2 жыл бұрын

@@kepasss Totalmente! Me gusta muchisimo viviendo aqui en Murcia. ! La vida es fantastico. Lo siento por mi espanol. Todavia estoy aprendiendo.Estamos vecinos😁

Born and raised in america I though that there was no place on earth that compared until I visted the land of my ancestors and lived there for a Time. It changed me totaly Now I feel that spain is mine and will move there as soon as I can.

I am an European who immigrated to Canada, that is very much like the States, except not perfect public health care. I miss Europa my entire life here, regreting my foolish decision. American arrogance is mind blowing - most are brainwashed and never travel anywhere, even within their own country. Thank you for this great video.

@ANTOANETTA

2 жыл бұрын

Awww I hope at least you can visit Europe!!! And yes, it is so important to travel and open up your mind to other people and cultures! Thank you for watching!

@federicosoto3060

2 жыл бұрын

somebody point you a gun to go Canada? come on guy,be mature,nobody push you to leave Europe,even this lady talk about USA and she work there?,is so easy today,take a plane and go to Europe,is so easy...

@raybon7939

2 жыл бұрын

More or less no one should come here after 35. Becuase the amount of work they are asking for would be beyond anything they can handle.

@raybon7939

2 жыл бұрын

@Mongoose 1980 I don't know all I can tell you is north America is in very deep shit. Especially u.s. Canada. anyone born before 1980 will have too at a minimum leave the coasts and metro areas just to afford to live. Since the employment is rapidly leaving them behind. long term if they make it that far. Move to central parts of the continent. Then finally Begin to Leave to south Europe. Where By the middle of the century they will be sharing a retirement sceene with like 150 million people all in there 60 s or older. Along side a vvery modern generation which does not like the 20th century charactures people... or people of that century very much.

@raybon7939

2 жыл бұрын

@Mongoose 1980 yeah of course this land has taken in 3 and 4 times more people than it can carry, and since then. these people have multiplied prob 3 times already, not to mention , consuming calories here at such a rate. That there is a calorific protein and fat defceincy here has slowly emerged since 2020, there simply isn't enough farms and volume of food produced to keep up with the rate of consumption and population here. So this will only get worse. Reason why I'm looking for another country.

I was chased by a street zombie the other night on Melrose. I am so tired of the homeless situation in L.A. ~ it is out of control.I really am enjoying your vlogs. I am going to Barcelona next week.

A very thought provoking video, thanks for sharing! We have just landed in Madrid after spending two months in the USA and what shocked us about the US was that it was so hard to get around just by walking and taking public transport from city to city. You can walk everywhere in Madrid, can be 2 min from a green grocer or supermarket, amazing cafes, restaurants, theatres, art galleries and more. There is so much beauty everywhere here!

I spent 3 years in Germany as a soldier. I visited all the surrounding countries via the Bundes Bahn ( passenger rail road) and never encountered any crime. I was in East Berlin before the wall came down and never had any incident. So, this is what separates us from our European allies, we Americans don't have a shared theme. I traveled by train everywhere by learning the schedule. They ran on time and had shops and restaurants at every train station. We all drive in our SUV's and think we have the world by the balls. Americans are missing out on Culture.

@nope6908

2 жыл бұрын

What's wrong with private transportation?

@salvador9369

2 жыл бұрын

You don´t lose your culture. You are wrong with all my respects of course. Your culture in general is Anglosaxon in essence. It´s materialist in essence. It´s the most important thing for an Anglosaxon in general (not for all people of course). Your culture is not the best or worst, only different. Opposite different to the most of European culture, specially from Spain or Hispanic in general (American Hispanic too). In Spain we work to live... In USA or even a little too in UK (but everyday I believe less too) you live to work and gain more and more and more and more money, but you have lost to live, experiment and enjoy the life, not only individualment but colectivement too (family, friends, neyboors, comunity, etc). Spain and even the most rest of Europe in general too try to give us the Natural Rights with the compatibilize of the good productivity and make money too as far as possible of course. In USA the law is only the money rights and nothing more. If you have money you can make all you want and you need. If you don´t have money you don´t have nothing. Then the people in USA born with the stress of make much money always in any circunstance and any way. USA: "The end always justifies the means". Spain: "The means are as important as the end". Regards.

@minimax9452

2 жыл бұрын

you are welcom back any time as a citizen ! all the best from germany🇩🇪

@likmeta87

2 жыл бұрын

Culture ????😬

I agree with you. I’m an American and was visiting my boyfriend who is a Spaniard and immediately noticed the differences. Everywhere I went in Spain it was clean. I couldn’t believe how I saw no trash on the streets. I saw no homelessness. Everyone seemed relaxed and seemed to enjoy the simple things. I could live in Spain in a second.

Gracias por ver lo positivo de España, los españoles solemos tener dificultades en verlo. Un abrazo y bienvenida.

@ANTOANETTA

2 жыл бұрын

Gracias 😊

@missmarple822

2 жыл бұрын

El país está siendo gobernado y liderado por una clase política decadente y anti patriota. Hay un video por ahí que habla de la baja autoestima de los españoles como país. Es una lástima que las bondades de la constitución del 78 se hayan aprovechado para dividir, crear comunidades de primera y de segunda, y sobre todo exacerbar la endofobia. La corrupción está muy generalizada en España y abarca a todo el espectro político y de las élites.

@m.m.h2935

2 жыл бұрын

@@missmarple822 Es que precisamente esexes el fallo. Los extranjeros ven bien a España por lo contrario, por ser un país abierto y tolerante, social, democrático, no racista etc... Lo que proponen los fachas es lo que echa oara atrás. Y no voy a hablar de los trapos sucios porque se airean en casa, ya me entiendes.

@rafaelacevedo5605

2 жыл бұрын

@@m.m.h2935 Palabras de un progre. Vosotros provocais la ruina económica de este país, como siempre ha hecho el comunismo.

@m.m.h2935

2 жыл бұрын

@@rafaelacevedo5605 no discuto con nazis

As Spaniard, let me give you some insights. I have to say I’ve been living for 25 years in the US and I spent 28 years in my country of origin, Spain 1. You go to a store and pay the prize you see, taxes are included, no more “surprise” at register. Prize tag is 25 €, you pay 25€ 2. Organic and fresh vegetables are cheaper than in the US; eat healthy is cheaper than junk food 3. Public health is way better than US 4. Public transportation is one of the best of the world… trains same thing 5. Find a map and you see Spain is in the middle of the world! Fly a weekend to London for 69€ …you read right, same thing with other major European cities 6. Safe safe safe. Walk at 3am 7. Mediterranean diet, unbelievable food and variety 8.Elder people enjoy live at full… they have options like cheap trips under government programs, free public transportation, discount in almost everything medicines included, centers for activities, sports, painting, photography… 9. Weather, enjoy mild winters at south of the country 10. People very social

@grim5931

2 жыл бұрын

I do not believe what you say you are never wrong in your life. where you go out with those workers die heart attack in the united states has food the homeless is better united states of america. The dollar maintains its economic power to speak that different idioms in Spain live in different ethnic groups for you do not go Murcia in Spain Italy labor abuse being their children suffering in Spain. American patriot it's cold more job opportunities food stamps. heat wave spain unemployment united states jobs for migrants. Not being English roots, they promote the United States of America. sorry

@balbos7114

2 жыл бұрын

I am a Croatian.I have lived for 29 years in Croatia,5 years in Spain and the last 6 years in Germany.In my experience,there is no comparison.Spain wins as the best! Ninguna como tu! 🇪🇸🇪🇸🇪🇸🇪🇸

@Victoria-rl4cu

2 жыл бұрын

Grimaldo BADIOLA in which language are you talking Grimaldo??????? That, as well as talking absolute nonsense

@balbos7114

2 жыл бұрын

@@grim5931 why not go to Murcia?? It's a wonderful city and the region! I have been there twice and always had a great time.

@BlackHoleSpain

2 жыл бұрын

@@grim5931 You'd better stick to your native italian... coz your english has NO SENSE at all!

Wow, this video is mind blowing. It just woke me up. I thought I lived in "the richest country in the world", but you just proved me wrong. I thank you so much, for providing all this valuable information.

@ANTOANETTA

2 жыл бұрын

It was very hard for me to make this video… I know these are not new problems, but we should keep talking about these painful issues as they won’t evaporate on their own 🙏🏻

@arturotorres7992

2 жыл бұрын

I live in the u.s. and Mexico,I never been to Spain,but i have seen an enormous amounts of videos on Spain.Spain is great.

@karlosmuller2131

2 жыл бұрын

Robert, I am sure you're being sarcastic, right? LOL

@Aiday2008

2 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂

Thank you for your informative video. I grew up in Los Angeles and now live in San Diego. I have been to Europe a few times and I agree with everything you said. I will be making a move to Spain in 2022 to retire. I love your videos!

@ANTOANETTA

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊 I am glad you agree and wish you a smooth relocation here 😊

@mariansheilamansilla6431

11 ай бұрын

San Diego is lovely.

I'm American born and raised but I have to agree, I realized this a while ago. It makes me sick to my stomach when others who live here say stupid things like - "America is the greatest country in the world", etc. but really have no clue what is going on in the rest of the world or only know what is filtered through our news broadcasts. I doubt I'll ever retire some place else, and I don't have any kids to worry about so I'll just stay put and get through it all. BUT I think it is important for people to open their eyes and see the "Land of Opportunity" is exteremely flawed and the "Land of the Free and Home of the Brave" really isn't as free as one might think. We are a country of consumers. We are a country of individualists who really don't care about anyone but ourselves. Yes, there many people who are selfless and try to do good for others but they are few and far between. Our food is horrible, even when you try to eat healthy the vegetables are crap and most of it is very expensive - it is the reason we have so many poor people who are extemely obese - lack of knowledge, lack of access to fresh nutritious foods, cheap junk food and a warped idea of what is good food. The area I live in is worried about building a new football stadium over rebuilding or improving infrastructure, or doing things to alleviate other problems or doing things to help lower taxes!!!! Our libraries, historic sites and cultural venues are suffering for funds and nobody really gives a damn if any of these things exist or not as long as we have professional sports (and alcohol, the two go hand in hand) to numb their minds.

@landonbarretto4933

11 ай бұрын

The USA sucks. Plain and simple. Inhabited by Neanderthals.

@leones87

11 ай бұрын

Reading you I think you should move out of the US.....enjoy life while you can!

@landonbarretto4933

11 ай бұрын

@@leones87 I did 30 years ago, thankfully.

Man, Spain sounds better and better everyday!

As a Spaniard, I appreciate your vision. Nevertheless, we have to admit that while we have lots of good things, we should learn from other countries in the world in many other respects. All the things you say about healthcare, education and more are true, but unfortunately there is also too much room to improve, especially when it comes to unemployment, salaries or labour stability.

@Gewehr_3

2 жыл бұрын

The people that move to Spain and love it have no financial worries. They damn the countries they come from but of course take the salary or pension from their homes to live far better lives than the local Spanish.

@ixchel777

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, she just put a little part of the photography, US has much much more employment than Spain and is beautiful in some many ways, with money I prefer 100 thousand times US than Spain.

@oxirosmusic

2 жыл бұрын

It’s all criticism until they have to go to Boston to get treated from a disease no one else in the world can cure.

@oxirosmusic

2 жыл бұрын

@@Gewehr_3 exactly. Pure hypocrisy

@flexx7543

2 жыл бұрын

Dang, finally a real Spaniard telling it like it is...and not a whole bunch of romantic American wannabes. Te felicito la verdad por decir las cosas como son, toda una banda de americanitos histéricos de la generación ni-ni soñando con vivir en una España idealizada que no es como tal, todo esto desde un rincón en sus cuartitos despeñando un Estados Unidos con problemas claro está, pero que no es merecedor de tanta babosería lamentosa...y tienen los coj... de asumir cosas sobre mí o presumir de un castellano de miedo, cuando me atrevo a comentar algo. Cuéntales lo dura que está la situación del empleo, la clase política, los desmanes regionalistas, etc...y todavía es un país encantador para el turismo y para el que se las pueda arreglar viviendo allá porque tiene la suerte de no estar en paro con apoyo familiar, etc.

This is such a great video ! I am currently living in California planning my permanent move to Valencia Spain and I'm loving this content!

The situation in California is getting really bad especially lately. I live in the suburbs of LA and recently there's a rise in crime, lots of shootings, robberies, racism, home invasions and the homeless situation is getting worse. I've traveled to Europe countless times but never had the chance of visiting Spain. Your videos made me interested in visiting Madrid as a possible destination for relocation.

@larguero

Жыл бұрын

Tan mal está Los Angeles?

@riod.s.2267

Жыл бұрын

@@larguero It is terrible, yes.

@mariansheilamansilla6431

11 ай бұрын

This lady lives in Valencia. I lived in Madrid for 12 years and I loved it, never wanted to leave. Unfortunately I could not afford to buy a property there so had to move to the Mediterranean coast (where the air is a lot cleaner!).

@bigmike208McDizzle

10 ай бұрын

I just spent over a month in Spain, 3 weeks in Valencia 1st…loved it! Then a week in Andalusia and it’s historic cities , a week in Madrid and it’s historic cities & finally a week in Barcelona. I must say even though I enjoyed everywhere I went, Valencia was still my favorite and I plan on moving there as soon as I can. Love how they actually care about ALL of their people! Also I am a born and raised American 44yo and have lived all over the US as well.

Spain is not "richer" than the US. But it probably has less unequal income distribution and better public services.

Dang... this was like a punch to the gut! Sad & true. America is beautiful in so many ways, but we are too individualistic of a culture for any of our big problems in homelessness, health, and education to be solved. You are 100% correct.

@ANTOANETTA

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed! 👍🏼

@Name-jw4sj

2 жыл бұрын

It's because people like you and majority of American's don't want to pay taxes. Blame yourself.

@dbclass2969

2 жыл бұрын

@@Name-jw4sj you don’t even know his positions though

@Aiday2008

2 жыл бұрын

I don't think so!

@Name-jw4sj

2 жыл бұрын

@@dbclass2969 he is a real estate agent so yes I already know his position.

I love Spain ❤️🇪🇦

You only need to see how happy is the majority of retired people and their quality of life. I’m a Spaniard living in US for the last 25 years. Counting the days to retire in my wonderful Spain.

@ANTOANETTA

2 жыл бұрын

I see it here in Spain everyday 👍🏼

@denniszenanywhere

2 жыл бұрын

Since you’re a Spaniard who has lived and worked in the us, do you think Spain is really just for retiring at someone of a certain age? My father still works in his 70s in the states, and it’s ok with him. Is there ageism in spain?

@ANTOANETTA

2 жыл бұрын

@@denniszenanywhere I am actually not Spanish 😊 Born in Bulgaria, lived in LA for 20 years… Spain is not great only for people of age but they are so well tested here and I can just see how comfortable they are.

@ramonmartinez3187

2 жыл бұрын

@@denniszenanywhere definitely not!

@denniszenanywhere

2 жыл бұрын

@@ramonmartinez3187 that is good to know. I’m a workaholic but I like to do only 8 hours of work in a day. Is it true in Spain you have to stay at work longer hours because there’s a two hour lunch break? Or has that changed?

I liked the video, but you forgot something: Spain is the first country in the whole world in organs donations. If someone dies and their organs can save multiple lives, they donate them. And in organ transplants, I think we are also the first. Life is the most valuable thing you can get.

@grim5931

2 жыл бұрын

I do not believe what you say you are never wrong in your life. where you go out with those workers die heart attack in the united states has food the homeless is better united states of america. The dollar maintains its economic power to speak that different idioms in Spain live in different ethnic groups for you do not go Murcia in Spain Italy labor abuse being their children suffering in Spain. American patriot it's cold more job opportunities food stamps. heat wave spain unemployment united states jobs for migrants. Not being English roots, they promote the United States of America. sorry

@likmaw

2 жыл бұрын

@@grim5931 what?

@DMMSC76

2 жыл бұрын

@@grim5931 I think you are confusing Spain with some Middle/South American country, I don't really know. Spain is in Europe. If you could read more about Spain, you'll realize you were wrong. Spain is not close to Mexico nor Argentina, is very close to France. I can't barely understand what you're writting, but I didn't know anything about children suffering in Spain... Or the others things. Children do not work here. You should get more intel.

@likmaw

2 жыл бұрын

@@grim5931 you know Spain is in the European Union, is between Portugal and France and is a first world country? Bro, children don't work in Spain. And you know what? In Spain we use the euro which I believe is a more stable divise than dollars.

@rnoen1420

2 жыл бұрын

@@grim5931 infórmate antes de decir semejantes burradas. El "sorry" del final de tu "perorata" lo único que se salva.

My wife and I (in the UK) have been travelling to Spain for 20 years now. We only spend between two to six weeks a year there, but we find the culture and pace of life so much slower paced (and the weather is better). If it hadn't been for Brexit, family and elderly parents in the UK, we would have considered taking our savings and retiring there there many years ago.

I've lived in many countries. The USA used to have some advantages over these countries. Not any more. I plan to move to Italia in 2022. Living in the USA can sometimes be like a highwire walk. A serious diagnosis or accident, with out of network med debts, can wipe out savings or force you into med bankruptcy.Profits supplant patients. Also with over 400 million guns, and many assault weapons, combined with inadequate access to mental health treatment, anyone can be a victim of a rando mass killing, while even grocery shopping. I prefer to work to live comfortably, not to work 80 hrs a week to become mega rich - experiences are more important than things...sharing moments with friends and loved ones

Antoanetta, we’ll said and so we’ll documented. In 2002 when I returned to the US, I was appalled by the decline while away for six years. And it’s continued to tumble further since then. Your descriptions/comparisons are spot on. The US IS too far gone, and there is no way forward, and no reason to stay if you have other options. I hope this video gets 100 million views, your views are important.

Many things are hard about living in the USA, the lack of beauty is one of them. There is beauty to be found, plenty, but in nature only. Finding a beautiful US city is hard. And villages with a certain unique identity and charm, they do exist but are very hard to find. I lived in Wisconsin for 26 years .Beautiful nature, great lakes, impressive. But don't expect anything in cities or towns. You drive through the state and see different villages and towns, they are all the same, completely nothing of interest is there, a main street with the familiar two story buildings and then the fast food restaurants, and the supermarkets with gigantic parking lots..Completely soulless, the same everywhere. Driving between villages, many houses with a backyard full of old cars, overall a mess. It gets worse in the suburbs of cities. Soulless design, the same everywhere. Even the shrubs around shopping malls are standardized. Always exactly the same. The book 'Nowhere USA' describes this in painful detail. Forgot the author. The unique identity of European towns and villages is a totally different world. There is no comparison. In fact comparing is almost not fair. But you have to realize that this lack of beauty in the man-made civilization in the USA is depressing thing.

Spain is the first child of the Roman republic.

@Iber73

2 жыл бұрын

From the Roman Empire, Hispania is his heir dominating the globe

@volareohoh2413

2 жыл бұрын

Some of the best soldiers, philosophers, and emperors of Rome were Spanish. In fact, Spain was known for being the sword of Rome (the Gladius), which was forged by Spaniards in Spain and to which the Roman Empire owes so much.

@jorgegomez524

2 жыл бұрын

They are monarchy though, but I got what you mean.

In Spain the cities are also very friendly to senior citizens, and you can easily see the older generations mixed with the younger generations in public festivals and events... the older generations are not just put in geriatric places..

Muy interesante. Me gustaría comentarte algo. De como hablas del carácter de los españoles se podria pensar que los españoles no estamos interesados en los bienes materiales. Y no es cierto. Los españoles somos tan materialistas como todos los demás países del mundo. Nos gusta tener de todo. La diferencia es que no sólo estamos interesados en eso. También nos gusta disfrutar de la vida en un sentido muy amplio. Tener seguridad y tranquilidad es también una forma de disfrutar

@hoosomio

2 жыл бұрын

Pues yo.. cuanto menos tengo más rico soy ...de verdad !! Sólo quiero tiempo para mí y mis seres queridos

@joschafinger126

2 жыл бұрын

When taxes are invested into something useful and there's a general perception that the state can and should redistribute wealth downwards, that people are people first and workforce second or third, that they therefore have a right to actually participate in society instead of just being told that they're free when they're not, instead of being told that they live in a democracy when the weight of their vote almost exclusively depends on what colour their skin is and what block they live on, ... Well, things tend to get better. Obviously people here in Spain want to make money, pay as little in tax as possible, try to bend the law to serve their own interests, wants and needs. The big difference is, most of us who are sceptical of the state as such (as opposed to politicians, there's consensus here that they need to be watched and likely get taken down a peg or two) are on the left. The consensus is that the state is an institution whose functions include safeguarding and promoting equity, and that making even billionaires pay taxes to that end is a good thing. There's consensus here that work should actually pay even if it's your own work for a wage, and laws to enforce that it does, kind of. There's consensus here that the freedom of taking a few days off because you're sick is more important than the freedom to choose if you want free healthcare even for people who can't afford any other kind. Same thing for education, road safety, etc. There's a reason police here in Spain are respected rather than feared, too: they're security officers here, not an occupation force.

@marcasabuena7503

2 жыл бұрын

@@hoosomio Yo también opino igual, me puedo permitir un iPhone pero me vale con un Xiaomi u así con todo, prefiero tener lo necesario y no tener la tarjeta siempre al límite. Valoro más una excursión al campo, que ir a un centro comercial. Cada uno, ve la vida de una forma.

@alfa51301

2 жыл бұрын

Los españoles que forman parte de la oligarquía no son precisamente "hermanitas de los pobres" y pagan los menores impuestos que pueden ya sea de forma ilegal o evadidos capitales y una parte no pequeña de los españoles-yo soy uno de ellos-no es que no estemos interesados en la parte pecuniaria, es que o se tienen que confirmar con salarios que a veces no Dan ni para comer tres veces diarias o estamos en paro porque se olvida muchas veces el detalle "sin importancia" de que España dobla la tasa de paro de la Unión Europea Lo cual indica que el trabajo es un bien escaso, el "paraíso español" que dibujan muchos de los comentarios o bien sencillamente no existe más que en su imaginación o bien esta lleno de callejones oscuros y siniestros

@angelromero2757

2 жыл бұрын

@@alfa51301 No he leído a nadie hablar de un paraíso español. Lo que se dice es que los noruegos no van a comer en sus restaurantes noruegos porque son muy caros, no por su moral protestante. Sí lo hacen en España porque es mucho más económico, incluso para los españoles, aunque no ganen tanto como ellos. Lo del paraíso es algo muy subjetivo. Una pregunta, es rico un país donde sus gobernantes no ofrecen una sanidad pública gratuita y de calidad a sus ciudadanos? Es moralmente aceptable? Y la pregunta del millón, en qué gasta el gobierno de Noruega todo lo que se ahorran en sanidad? En carreteras? No, son tercermundistas. En becas para los estudiantes pobres? No, no existen las becas, sólo préstamos. Corrupción en Noruega? Noooooo

Eres una mujer inteligente. El nivel de vida además del nivel económico ncluye la seguridad, la atención sanitaria, la sensibilidad social, la cultura, el Patrimonio histórico, la belleza, el orden, la limpieza...

@ANTOANETTA

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Happy you liked it.

@celtibero9742

2 жыл бұрын

@@ANTOANETTA Por supuesto que sí.

Thank you for making this. It’s easy to forget that the US is a place where social services are more a ‘reward’ for worthy people than things that humans just deserve. It feels like most of society is focused on whether someone deserves their success, their lives, etc.

Hi ! I completely agree with you !!! I am approaching my 20th anniversary since I moved to this controversial country!! The last 14 years I have been living in Los Angeles . I know exactly how huge the homeless problem is ,specially in California….. The last couple of years significantly opened our eyes about so many issues in the US …. hopefully , we are going to be retiring in Spain very soon… enjoy your life in Spain and I wish you endless creativity!!!!🤗🦋💃

@ANTOANETTA

2 жыл бұрын

I am so grateful to all of you watching and sharing your thoughts 🙏🏻 thank you! Wishing you all the best with your retirement!

@flexx7543

2 жыл бұрын

You can always pack your bags and get the hell out, airports ARE open. For every one of you, there are hundreds dreaming of making it in the US, whether they succeed or bust. Go ahead, while fares are cheap.

@arthurraleigh5812

2 жыл бұрын

@@flexx7543 Dude, your patriotic comment is exactly the reason why we want to get out. It's so ignorant, rude, cliche, and an embarrassment for the rest of us Americans. Go poop on somebody else's video. Why did you even watch it, as your brainwashed mind is obviously already made up.

@flexx7543

2 жыл бұрын

@@arthurraleigh5812 Says princess who? Better go take care of your nails, Nancy, it is you who is trying to poop on others. No one gives a hoot of what you have to say, since you probably have never visited the place and reek the toxic combo of attitude and ignorance. It is a country full of chronic issues, but if you want to denigrate your own roots go stuff your passport if you got one in a shredder and go chase unicorns in Spain. Reality is the best medicine.

@arthurraleigh5812

2 жыл бұрын

@@flexx7543 Wow man. You just said nothing, besides trying to insult me. You were the one with the attitude and ignorance, my man. That is why I even bothered commenting, to call out your rudeness in your first comment. Why did you comment? Obviously because you have a deep seated sense of personal identity with the idea that America is great. So when you hear an opinion that says otherwise, you lash out. You can't argue with me bro. You know I'm right. By the way, I have been to Spain. Why would you assume that a complete stranger has not been to Spain? That is just dumb man. Check yourself bro. Don't be throwing around "good-riddances" and, "you know where the airport is" type stuff. It's just the video creators opinion. It's ok to have an opinion, sheesh. Chill out

Very good assessment of the US. I have lived in the US over 50 years and have seen the decline in many areas of living. I was in Spain couple of month ago and Valencia is the favorite with my wife and I. We are certainly be back to Spain soon.

I am from Latinamerica, Argentina more specifically, I've been in the US for 10 months and I have a year left, I thought for a moment I should stay here, but after seeing this video and other channels with same topic, I am sure I have to leave, thanks for the info, this is gold

You are a very perceptive and intelligent woman, Salute ! I was born in the city of Palermo, we moved to the BS OOPS ! US when I was young. Fortunately my family returned to Sicilia almost every summer and I would travel to other parts of Europe to visit relatives. I could see the difference between Europa and the USA early on and I could have stayed but got married and had tre regazzi, then got divorced after. I would have left but could not leave my children when they were young but now I am ready to return and I hope to live long enough to enjoy every minute over there. In the US you are lied to on a daily basis and believe me they have a willing and captive audience, so much for all the useless college degrees for the masses. I would venture to say that at least 80 Percent of high school grades would not be accepted into European universities. Keep up the good work, maybe a few people will come to their senses ! Stay in touch and Ciao

@ANTOANETTA

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you SO much!!!

@jordandthornburg

2 жыл бұрын

That’s a pretty rude comment. This seems more like a “I want to crap on the us” comment.

I have a two year old daughter and I am afraid to raise her in America and in the American school system. My sister was at school when another disgruntled student came in with guns and started shooting students during class. The problem is It's only getting worse. You hear about it so often that people have become numb to it. I'm afraid to raise my daughter here. I cry thinking about your many people suffer in America 😭.

@eze9667

2 жыл бұрын

Hola, puedes buscar información por internet en las páginas web del ministerio de asuntos exteriores de españa y en el ministerio de educación porque existe la posibilidad de venir a españa como profesor de inglés y te podrías traer a tu hija, podrías probar a venir por 2-3 años y si os gusta ver la posibilidad de pedir un permiso de residencia mas largo, en españa siempre hacen falta profesores de ingles tanto en colegios como en academias de idiomas

Great video Antoanetta! I lived in Uk for quite a few years and it is when you are away when you see things in perspective…and realize how good life in Spain is despite its imperfections (what in this life is absolutely perfect anyway?) and value the many good points we have. Thanks for being so perceptive and taking the time to make such a good video!

It’s called the American Dream, cuz you have to be asleep to believe it. - George Carlin

@Floren_Andro

2 жыл бұрын

The Spanish SIESTA laughs at the American dream. - Random Spanish It is not with bad intention. It's just a joke.

@johnnyflores5954

Жыл бұрын

Non taken, if you watched George Carlin, comedic rutine, you’d get the Joke.

Eres muy perceptiva. La riqueza en Estados Unidos se concentra en las manos de la clase dirigente cuando la mayoría est empobrecida y embrutecida. Amo Barcelona y Madrid.

I love Spain!!

I agree with each idea you' ve said. All of us should understand that consumerism is fooling us , stops us from thinking and makes us very shallow. Happines in our souls influences positively our existence. Wish you all the best.❤

Thank you for your most heartening and enlightening video "Antoanetta". Permit me if I may, to add what for me is a salient point about life in Spain, which you have I think alluded to, but for me is a prime benefit of living here. I am now a Pensioner , 73 next month and have lived in several different areas of the "Costa Blanca" for 17 years mostly on my own, as I have no close family left now. I am partially disabled with "mobility problems", but I can honestly say that I can go out of my apartment at any time of the day or night and Not feel vulnerable in any way. On the contrary, I am treated with a degree of respect and consideration, I very seldom found in 12 years of "surviving" in London..! The feeling of "personal safety", not being prone to ridicule, physical abuse or mugging, for those of us in our more "senior years", adds in no small way to a sense of well being and reduced stress. Admittedly I can speak only of my experience in smaller population centres, things may be different in major centres such as Madrid or Barcelona, so I cannot make a "blanket" nationwide statement, but I am sure that it is the case for much of this most appealing country.

@joeboy9781

Жыл бұрын

👍

I have lived in the U.S. for over 50 years and I recently went to Spain and I totally agree what this video says!! I'm even planning to retire in Spain.

Thank you for appreciating the good things you have seen in Spain. Spanish usually dont understand how lucky we are here as they didnt live anywhere else. I spent 1 year in US years ago and I was really shocked with the health system, homeless people,guns around etc, for Europeans those topics are shocking in general. Anyway, all my respect to every country, thank you for your words and thougths.

@AFVEH

2 жыл бұрын

For some Europeans, I'm Spanish, I've lived in the US and I wish I was back there again. Paying for your own healthcare instead of for others makes a lot more sense to me. Having a gun to defend your house and family is logical, I'm tired of not being able to legally have a gun in Spain, it's bs. Don't generalize and think all Europeans think the same and that we are all pro social stuff and anti-gun, 'cause we aren't.

@alfredosanchezsanchez9478

2 жыл бұрын

@@AFVEH La mayoría no es asi

@AFVEH

2 жыл бұрын

@@alfredosanchezsanchez9478 es muy 50/50, más de lo que piensas

@ladamadelmanzanares

11 ай бұрын

¿Que no nos damos cuenta? entonces ¿quién ha construido este país ?😮lo que no hacemos es conformarnos,queremos más y exigimos que nuestros impuestos se vean reflejados en nuestra vida diaria.Pero de ahí a que no sepamos que tenemos una sociedad mayoritariamente basada en la solidaridad (28años número 1 en donaciones y trasplantes de órganos ,todo por la sanidad pública) en donde año tras año en los estudios sobre sociedad ,sale como primera cosa importante la familia,después los amigos y en tercer o cuarto puesto el dinero,en serio ¿Crees que no somos conscientes? Lo que hay que hacer es no dejarse engañar por quienes adoran la política económica neoliberal estadounidenses, la privatización de todos los servicios públicos ,por ejemplo. por lo demás ,somos muy conscientes de que nuestro estilo de vida es de los mejores,trabajar para vivir y no vivir solo para trabajar. 😊

@raqueldefelipemartinez8801

11 ай бұрын

@@ladamadelmanzanares Lo de que nos nos damos cuenta,se refiere a la gente que no puede comparar lo que tenemos en España con otros lugares,si no se viaja a otros lugares es difícil darse cuenta,y nuestros mayores si son conscientes del esfuerzo que se hizo para llegar aquí,pero hay mucha gente que no ha visto lo que hay en otros lugares,o no conoce mucho de historia,y no son consciente de lo que tenemos. No es que no haya cosas que mejorar,por supuesto,es tener una visión global y de contexto.

The measure of a country is how they care for their children, the elderly and the ill.

Your video is very well made and hit on some very important points. Thank you for making the video!!

@ANTOANETTA

Жыл бұрын

Thank you

You are so inspirational. And you are so right. Many of us forgot or never knew the real definition of being rich. It’s not necessarily money.

I live in America you are telling the truth 🎯

@ANTOANETTA

2 жыл бұрын

The SAD truth 😞

No conozco USA pero supongo que habrá zonas de todo tipo, mejores y peores. España es un buen país para vivir pero no todo es color de rosa, también tiene sus propios problemas como todos los países.

@ANTOANETTA

2 жыл бұрын

Sure. Every country comes with the good and the bad but when measured… the good or the bad outweighs!

Im a well traveled Brit, grew up in London, lived for a time in Dubai, Ho Chi Minh, and now in Valencia. Couldn't agree more with what Antoanetta says, I love Valencia, with my only regret being how long it took me to find this place

As a Native Texan and having been to Europe many times I too ponder with the idea of moving, I have to admit folks here though not all have not ever travelled or have been to Europe and are totally unaware of what the quality of life is there, Though Texas is pretty conservative and we still have that Texas Spirit it makes it a little hard to just get up and go,But we too are seeing exactly what you mean and things are not getting any better.

@ANTOANETTA

2 жыл бұрын

Welcome to my channel! This video was hard to make… it truly depressed me, but I had to share my opinion! You are very right about many people clueless because they didn’t travel! Seeing other countries and cultures opens your eyes like nothing else. Texas is great there is chance some issues will get taken care there 👍🏼

@andyestrada229

2 жыл бұрын

ANTOANETTA When is truth easy? But it does set you free . Great video!

@gui4645

2 жыл бұрын

Yo he vivido en Dallas casi dos años, y tengo que decir como tejano que eres, que llegue a AMAR (con mayúsculas) Texas, es verdad que cuando volví a Europa sigo sin entender muchas cosas sobre la gente y su cultura, tan distinta a la europea, pero tiene algo que se me metió en el corazón para siempre, viva the lone star! (y los supermercados ALbertson's y su monopoly que nunca entendí)

I went for vacation to Spain, i loved it, it was cheaper than I expected. Specially the high speed trains.

All of the videos you've produced are wonderful, but this one is the best. 👍

sorprendente y estupendo análisis, Antoanetta 👍🏽

Very cool video! I am a Spaniard living in Chicago and I agree with most of you said. I would add that Spain is struggling a lot with unemployment reason why there is an exodus of young Spaniards like me. Anyway, Spain is wonderful and I miss it so much. Hope you have a great time in Valencia!

@kennielsen3896

2 жыл бұрын

I’m now living in Spain and this was an excellent video. But I kept thinking of how hard it is for educated Spaniards to find employment, the disincentives towards business and the low wages. Still I do believe Spain is richer than America. This topic is so complicated.

@Castorcal

2 жыл бұрын

La gente joven se fue de España, porque durante mucho tiempo, era una obligación tener una carrera. Y en un momento dado sobraban universitarios, y faltan otros tipos de profesionales

@mariar.6741

2 жыл бұрын

​@@Castorcal ahhh, qué tipo de universitarios sobran y que tipo de profesionales faltan???

@Castorcal

2 жыл бұрын

@@mariar.6741 Universitarios en general ya que salen más de la universidad de los que el mercado puede absorber, es de todos conocido los médicos y enfermeros que se van a Alemania y a Inglaterra. Por ejemplo. Y faltan electricistas, fontaneros, conductores, etc.. espero haber respondido a tu pregunta

@joseanfigueroa8785

2 жыл бұрын

Chicago está bien para una corta aventura de par de años, pero no más...

Muchísimas gracias por este video! I am a American citizen and have applied for my Spanish citizenship via "descendent of Sephardic Jew". Hopefully all goes well and I can move out there with my family.

@angelvacilon4117

2 жыл бұрын

Bienvenidos a vuestra casa.

@webtonio1

2 жыл бұрын

Sefardí?

@JR-yo1fu

2 жыл бұрын

If you are Sephardic, you have been always spanish. We have a huge debt with the Sephardic people.

@PalomaAlv

2 жыл бұрын

@@JR-yo1fu in that case, the rest of european countries have a much more bigger debt.

@marianino9678

2 жыл бұрын

@@PalomaAlv los otros paises no nos incumbe los sefarditas son españoles y eso si que nos incumbe. Venid cuando deseeis es vuestro pais .

Spain has the second-largest life expectancy in the world.

That pretty well sums up many issues in the USA as far as I can tell from afar. Hearing it from someone like you, who has lived there for so long, confirms much of what I have heard about over the years. I live in Spain, having moved here from the UK. I've been coming to Spain since the 60s, as my mother was from Spain. Spain then was under a dictatorship, although the Spain of today doesn't bear any resemblance to those times. Mind you, some of those who lived through those times have told me that many of the old divisions still exist. There is divisive politics and media reporting in Spain too, however the vast majority see it for what it is, i.e. propaganda. There will always be those that swing to the extremes in any society, hopefully Spain has suffered enough in its past not to repeat that horror again. No matter what country one may choose to live in, and the vast majority don't have the luxury of choice, it still can be challenging on many levels. As you say, the economic factors play an important role, but so do the values of the society, the culture and its people. Things can change over time, for better or for worse, but the wealthy elite and politically and militarily powerful can run amok anywhere at anytime. Even in a charmed country like Spain, complacency and giving up more freedoms to authoritarian government is just a short road away to oppression and hijacking of democracy. The change you saw in the USA didn't happen overnight, so equally a change for the good will not happen overnight, probably not in several lifetimes. I've seen the signs of this complacency in the UK and also in Spain, it could just take another extreme collpase of the economy to reach a tipping point. Spain has weathered the economic storms of the last decades only by bail outs from the EU, but that debt legacy gets piled onto the next generations to come - in combination with higher taxation and/or austerity measures. Only a small minority get filthy rich in the process, of which most are filthy rich to start with. This is a formula that works for almost all governments and their allies around the world. Spain is trying to develop a more sustainable economic future combined with healthcare, education and fantastic road and rail infrastructure. In many ways it jas already succeeded in this, however, it needs to be maintained and enhanced. This doesn't mean that other groups, within or outside the country, won't try to extract greedy profits from it all - plus not pay their fare dues in taxes. Only time will tell, people just need to enjoy the short life we have and stop fighting over ideological differences. Everyone should have the right to housing, education, healthcare and meaningful activity WITHOUT worrying about getting evicted, not receiving professional healthcare services, safety and security for everyone and their families. Governments, no matter which political party they may be, MUST be held accountable TO DELIVER on these with regular transparent audits on progress. Only put people in the jobs that can SERVE THE CITIZENS, not their financial backers.

beautifully put. Those are all the reasons we are deciding to retire in Spain. To start anew and live life. Greed is so big in America.

@ANTOANETTA

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I hope more people will have a choice where to live.

@clintfalk

2 жыл бұрын

@@ANTOANETTA Well then, maybe your country should give refuge to the tens of thousands of refugees trying to get into the US on the Mexican side of the border. They seem to think the US is the place to be. According to you, they must be very misinformed. Perhaps, Spain should open its borders to these people, as we really don't want them , and hey, they already speak your language. Lucky you! You should take them while you can!

@guillermoto9108

2 жыл бұрын

@@clintfalk esa gente no hace más que querer vivir en su tierra... ellos estaban antes que vosotros y los exterminasteis, y sino, mira cualquier western... sois unos racistas incorregibles

@esalinasml

2 жыл бұрын

Bank of the USA then only after you are done working and making money will you move and retire to another country. I here this story all the time mover-vos-eis America make money then move else where to retire. Dislike the country that kept you going. Got it.

@francescoferro4277

2 жыл бұрын

American 🇺🇸 is much better than Spain 🇪🇸 and I believe that America will be fixed in a future at all.

You are absolutely right Spanish isgreat country . Living in spain Is outstanding. Hopefully soon for me

@ANTOANETTA

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

The US wrongly called "America" when it's only a country in a continent, was never really "great." The "greatness" of the US that some refer to is made in reference to the 1950s when the US had an open access to raw materials, but that ended in the 1960s. The current reality of the US has nothing to do with the past.

@steven7362

2 жыл бұрын

@Michelle Which is why African immigrants constantly thrive when they reach there? Don't blame a country for opportunities you didn't take

@thomasbarchen

Жыл бұрын

America best country in USA lol

Gracias señorita viva México! y la hispanidad.

Everything is as you say. Thank you very much for your illustrative videos.

@ANTOANETTA

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏🏻 I appreciate taking the time to watch my video!

Actually the Sagarda Familia Cathedral staterd about 130 years ago.

Hello ANTOANETTA, Thank you very much for speaking so well about my country Spain. Yes in Spain we have good things, but there are also things to improve, but I think that happens in all countries. Greetings

@ANTOANETTA

2 жыл бұрын

Sure! Thanks for watching

I Love 🇪🇸 Beautiful Country in The World 🌏

Love this!! You said it all! I’m currently researching Spain for retirement. 💕

Hi, I love your video. You did a great job in comparing both countries. Actually, I feel sad because I now you are absolutely right about the life in America. Keep posting! Looking forward for a new one

@ANTOANETTA

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 🙏🏻 I am sad as well… we all deserve more and better!!! I really appreciate you watching!

Such an intelligent well balanced lady. I admire her. Thanks for sharing your experience and opinion

Hello from NYC... This video is amazing and I felt every word in my soul!!!! THANK YOU!

Eye opening stuff. Thanks

This absolutely spoke to my heart and why I travel! Not to gain but to grow and find ways to give back and to touch others lives.

Awesome video! Thank you for sharing.

You describe yourself as an American not so sure if I can be proud of that, I am a naturalized US citizen and have live here for about 30 years I can now said I chose the wrong country, looking to move to Spain soon where life is more respected and more enjoyable.

Thank you for the video. I'm spanish, and sometimes we don't appreciate how well we live here. We have to many problems like every country but we have a lot of good things to be happy. I think that if you have a good job or a rent, this is one of the best countries to live (maybe the best). The biggest problem we have now in Spain is that is not easy to find a good job for young people. Sorry if my english is not so good.

@ANTOANETTA

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Yes, we sometimes forget to appreciate the simplest things in life. Cheers to being healthy. I know its hard to find a job in Spain, hopefully this will improve.

@birdlover7776

2 жыл бұрын

Your English is great

@view05nys

2 жыл бұрын

@@ANTOANETTA My DNA is 100% Spanish (Galician) but born and raised in the USA (New York City). I have family in Spain today, that i started visiting in the early 1970s. I have spent extended times there and traveled the entire country. I share and agree with the positives mentioned in this video's comments. However, two significant negatives. I have family members with university degrees that can't find their skill relevant job in Spain. That was true in 1972 and true today. The other is the underlying tension in the population as a result of the Franco dictatorship, the civil war, and the after period after the civil war. It is still a tangible undercurrent in the country. My observation is that there is a historic emigration out of the country to support their families. Not so much today, because the translation from Galicia of a common saying ........ paraphrasing ...... The earth pulls one back to it. The Irish have a similar saying.

Unlike the vast majority of Irish people I've never been to Spain. And I recognise most of the basic elements you speak of because Ireland as a fellow European country has these things too. Of course we have problems, no doubt just as Spain also has. But nothing on the scale it seems as in the US a country we are often told leads us all. I don't wish to offend Americans, especially since Ireland has only in recent years emerged as an equal in European terms. it's really great to hear how Spain is much like Ireland in these fundamental matters of ordinary life for ordinary people, and I will of course go there. I think it's also important to make a video like this, to point to these glaring disparities and inequalities between European countries and the US. I hope it adds to a growing debate and to change in the most powerful and richest country in the world, and maybe also add to the demand for less and no more wars..

I’ve was born in Ireland. Lived at least a year in several countries. Venezuela, Argentina, US (East Coast) Trinidad, Netherlands Germany, U.K. and Spain. Latin America (7 years) was better work/life balance than the US. Better food and less stressful. The U.K. is great but is becoming similar to the US, especially after Brexit. The U.K.’s direct and indirect taxes make it the same as Spain, but the relative cost of living is far higher. Housing is very expensive. Hands down Spain has the right balance. Healthcare better than the NHS. Food quality is excellent. Outdoor lifestyle. Housing far more affordable.