@nancyelmon4544 good question. First my native language isn't Creole, I was born in America and my native language is English. Second the languages I'm choosing to teach my kids are languages that are widely spoken in the world and in emerging economies. Creole will not be as useful to them as Mandarin, Hindi, Arabic, Spanish, Portuguese. Just look at a language graphic and it's clear what languages are useful in the world.
You will enjoy it, if you come, but you missed - we have a second language catalan - valencian, that helps to learn French, Portuguese and Italian if tour children will care to learn languages and travel (sometimes parents planning do not work). - And that the major airport nearby is Elx, and others you should use are Barcelona Mallorca Málaga and Madrid that have much more traffic and regular flights. Train and highways are good, and public transport is good enough. Valencia airport, is not a major one, but its port is one of the most important in Europe and the Mediterranean Sea. The main problem in Spain is the lack of high remuneration jobs, and high general unemployment, but being a real state businessman, I suppose your children will prefer to be business persons too. I suggest you to explore other cities around Valencia city area, chalets areas, and downtown small cities areas (Different from the USA suburbs, but similar in its use by "internal and external" foreigners, if you are not born there from people from there you are a "foraster" or "nouvingut" new there or "chaletero"). Usually cheaper, with best air quality, better quality of live, better services, and with Valencia city in less than 2 hours driving for special occasions. Expats usually prefer living around Alfas de Pi, and those areas in Alicante, or in Rocafort, Lliria, L'Eliana, Bétera, la Canyada. and those chalet areas near Valencia.
We traveled Spain three months back, by our second night in Valencia we both agreed, that we felt welcomed as “family” by the locals and multi national expats alike. The climate is similar to our home, the tapas and paella were fresh, delicious and inexpensive. We were so enamored with Valencia, that we decided to make it our home in 2024! Cheers! We are super excited for the possibilities I almost forgot to mention, late night life is normal in Spain…violent crime is 99.9% nonexistent there, unlike (sadly) here in the states.
I like Valencia. It is one of the places that I considered moving to. My favorite city in Spain is Cartagena, Spain. It has a beautiful water front, beaches, etc.
Wow your life kinda mirrors mine in some ways- my husband is Venezolano, we have spent some real time in Colombia lately, I have a school age child AND I’m considering leaving the US for Valencia Spain too! How serendipitous to see this video today🎉. Literally all the reasons you listed are the exact reasons we are considering Spain. Everything is sprayed with glyphosate here in the US whether directly or from chemical drift. Europe doesn’t do that and Spanish is the language we want our child to learn and speak too. Valencia is near the ocean and very nice weather. We haven’t been to Spain yet but are planning a long trip a year from now. So your content as you explore Valencia will be so helpful.
Valencia is a beautiful City, and I spent some time there with my wife after having driven there from Barcelona. It is a good choice to raise a family.
I recently moved to Valencia from Weston Florida. I researched many other cities around the globe to call home. Valencia came in the top 3 pursuant to my family needs as a retired 62 years old married Hispanic expat. I am on the non lucrative visa protocol with zero regrets. Relocation transition experience 95 % on meeting expectations first 3 months of residence. Ciudad Vella is home.
Valencia is a wonderful city and was on the top of my list. I love both Valencia and Madrid. The food is amazing and the outside culture is a draw for me. I love Italy as well, will be exploring there as well.
Seems like a good fit, the only other suggestion I could make is Portugal, both would be excellent choices for weather and education for your children.
I love Valencia. My wife and I own two properties in Oliva. We are happy to be so close to Valencia and having a great launch to the rest of Europe. We have two daughters 12 & 8 and we plan to make a permanent move to Oliva in 2025. I have dual Italian Citizenship so it will be much easier for me. My wife is from Romania and speaks fluent Romanian, English, Spanish & French. I'm a New Yorker, born and raised. I'm enjoying your videos and was excited to see that you were speaking about Oliva, Pego & Valencia
I too have two daughters and am trying to move my family to Spain. Both my wife and I speak fluent Spanish but I have no idea where to start as far as jobs that provide sponsorship. Any tips or resources ?
I don't live in Spain, I currently live in Fort Lauderdale FL where it's always hot and in the summer insane. Last week I was in Sicily where it was hot but I prefer it that way. Air-conditioning and water do the trick
Hi Carl! Love your content. Sincere question, did you live in Italy? I thought you did? If so, is there any particular reason you left? Or if you have a video on it, please tell me which one. Thanks!
Bro the food looks good, reminds me of what I got when I was in Gran Canaria one of Spain’s Canary Islands. I am waiting for more videos to motivate me to go Valencia, Spain. For now, I am just trying to stay away from empanadas here in Medellin, Colombia. Great video.👍
Go for Tenerife island. Tenerife is part of Spain, people there speak spanish, weather is lovely all year round, people there are very nice. Schools there are at good level. In general island is thriving. Valencia is also very good place to live, but if I could pick, Tenerife is better.
People are confused by this I rotate my time between Florida & Colombia. I have properties in Italy, and Brazil as well. Spain is next and totally up to my wife. If all goes to plan in the next 5-7 years it will be Spain. I have a video coming out soon because everyone gets confused.
Spain is lovely! My sister used to live in Moraira, Alicante. I loved going there for holidays. I plan to move to Spain one day. I have been to Barcelona, and Canary Islands couple of times. I just love Spain,❤
I appreciate you explaining your thinking. I’m in a similar situation. Wife is Mexican and I’m black American. Currently in Italy and loving la dulci vida. Considering Portugal, Spain, or Italy to raise our 2 year old son. I spent extensive time in Colombia and Brazil, both are way too underdeveloped. I’d like to know your thoughts on Mexico. While it does not offer the quality of Europe now, it’s economy is exploding and there will be tons of opportunity in the coming decades. Contrast that with Western Europe where the demographics are horrible and economic contraction/stagnation is almost certain. We have Mexican citizenship so it seems hard to not take advantage. Live in MX and summer in Europe?
Sounds like a good idea and assessment. Mexico, Brazil, and Colombia all have some of the same infrastructure issues. The benefit I see with Mexico versus the others is NAFTA and how that impacts commerce. I think what it all boils down too is what do you value most. Cost of living, safety, schools, infrastructure etc the needs and wants will vary with time and child age. If I were single I'd be in South America with my kids at school age I'd rather Spain for language utility, safety, infrastructure. Your proposal to split the difference is a good option too.
Valencia is amazing and on my list but regarding schools, public schools in Valencia are in Valenciano, not Spanish, Spanish is taught but the main language is Valenciano. If I ever move to Valencia I would I it my kids in an international school for that reason. Nothing wrong with Valenciano but it is quite close to Spanish and my kids Will already be trilingual by then so I feel it is too much to ask them to learn Spanish and Valenciano. But every kid is different and could be great I have that extra language if you want your kids to have it.
I'm not so sure about this because in Valencia the people struggled to speak Valenciano. We had a hard time getting someone on camera to simple say hello I am [insert name] welcome to Valencia... so I really doubt the schools are taught in the local dialect
It is never too much to teach your children an extra language. The more they know the better, and for them it's just natural and easy. Besides, they will be mostly exposed to Spanish language.
If they are already trilingual, an extra language will cost them almost nothing. But there are 2 lines, one with more Valencian - Catalan, and other with more Castilian, and they teach also in English
@@Karl__Pierre Las Palmas for the climate, the food and quality of life in general. People seem to have a better attitude then on the mainland. There are also a lot of Venezuelan people. Also there are special initiatives/incentives to form business. On the mainland Malaga for the direct flights from Adam, tourism, The climate, History etc I think that's the same as for Valancia.
We may make the same move at the end of the year. I am going on a scouting trip next month and will be checking out Valencia, Malaga and Alicante. I have heard even public schools in Spain are pretty good too. I too am not looking to raise the more spoiled elite-ish kids.
Yeah I really want to keep them grounded and feeling middle, so they can develop their own interests and figure out what sort of lifestyle works for them.
All depends on your needs. Spain is about 50% more expensive but much cheaper than living in any major city in the US. I ❤️ Colombia but Spain is certainly a more refined country. If you want the rawness, a lower cost of living that comes with a developing country and a tropical environment Colombia...if you prefer order, infrastructure, and safety Spain. I like both of the countries.
Portugal is also amazing but I prefer where the mountains of Spain meet the Mediterranean. Also, Spain is a bit closer to the rest of Europe. Most of the people I met were super friendly in Portugal and I adore the chalky, white sidewalks of Portuguese cities and towns.
Hi Karl I think you could start a property company as you have in Sicily, there's a great choice of property you and a team,,, the kids Will just soak up languages in their brain,, you'll struggle a bit it's your age... X
I ain't old ahahahaha. I'm not sure if I want to do that. I'm more concerned with doing the largest possible deals I can in the states the smaller deals in my opinion are passion projects not entirely worth my time.
Yeah people are totally confused by this. I primarily live in Florida. I have an apartment and business in Medellin where I live 10 days a month, but I have a wife and kids and those kids are in school in the states so I go back and forth. Our plan next year is to move the family to Medellin and when my youngest is 5 move to Spain. That's the timeline. This video was actually recorded last year! 😂 I'm going to do a video explaining this because even family members ask me how's Spain I heard there's a heat wave
I'm in Medellin right now, actually, but I'm back and forth until my wife's citizenship gets settled, then Colombia for 3 years, then Spain. This video was actually filmed last year 😂 look how small my kids are.
If he likes food, he will love this country. Just changing cities, in less than 20 km food specialities change. If you can visit Galicia, Asturias, Cantabrian, Basque Country even if it is one day each place, you will love their foods, also Catalonia, Valencia, Balearic Islands, Murcia and Mediterranean Andalusia have their meals, and Atlantic Andalusia others, being all those cuisines different and with a lot of specialities. Castilla and Canary Islands have fewer specialities, but also great ones.
Unfortunately I won't, it's not a very useful language...my creole is pathetic. I understand just fine, but I don't see how it will help them in a global lifestyle. I'm saying that from a utility perspective.
To answer your comment from your videos--Yes, people from Spain have told me people from Spain have told me during 12 years of talking to them that people from Spain are racists and xenophobic. That is an issue there and there is no “rights or recourse” for the behavior like in other countries. And to clarify, I was taught not to care about the color of someone’s skin. Unfortunately, other people have not been taught that. I have travelled throughout Europe and lived in London for a year for instance. There are a lot of people who would like to know about things of concern to them before visiting and especially living in a different country-it is a huge step. Someone does not have to be black/African American for someone to care. If your video was in Spanish, you would get the same responses about racism and xenophobia. It is not just excluded to only black people and I do not care that you are black. People from Spain also complain a lot about their own country-that’s also 12 years of experience talking in Spanish to them. Latinos have complained to me about experiences in Spain and that they are not treated equally.
Mi cousin was almost the first black person (there were 2 more) in the valencian school system, he is from 1976, and now we have 10% foreign EU people working here (5% average in the EU). And even there are racist people, not even all of those that vote political parties that are publicly racist, are publicly racist (they can rant at home against others, but not socially). His children go to a catholic far right school, where he went too, and they do not care about the color. Racism, everywhere, and here too, is more "poorism", it is not the same a "Jeque" than a "moro" or a USA basketball player than a street African seller. And xenophobia exists, but it is not in an offensive way, and not in big cities, in small cities you are not from there even if you only lack one grandmother of your 4 grandparents or even further, as a way they can trust each other, because they know all your family. But except for that special cultural trust, it is as easy to integrate as to enlist on any of the cultural activities there are, a marching band, a fallas asociation, a moros i cristians asociation or any other, and be their "moreno" friend or one of their "morenos" friends (each day we are more mixed) there, and "moreno" is not a racist term, it is used for any people with darker skin, than average, or those that take sun bathes in summer to make their skin darker, not just black people.
This comment got 356 thumbs up: "Here in Spain, we Spaniards are racist even among ourselves. That's how bad it is” on a TH-cam video called La pesada carga de ser latinoamericano en el extranjero. My Girlfriend who is white was yelled at saying “Yankee Go Home!” in Valencia. I have been to Spain four times and travelled there and I would never live there for many different reasons, not the least of which is that Spain has many problems including that one and I would not to raise a white, black, Asian, etc. child in a society without the type of laws protecting all people-including Arabs which is another extremely targeted group of xenophobia. I think it completely disingenuous for you to write to me, “You never told me whether you are a black American” as if a comment from a certain type of person would somehow gain or lose its validly. Also, your glib response to one person who commented about racism was to the effect of, “well, that’s against just the Romi people” as to insinuate, so that will not affect me. I would not want to live in a society where people discriminate against the Romi people or any type of person-black, white, etc. I find your wanting to know-twice-- whether I am a black/African American, puzzling at best and border line insulting. However, I will say that I am a nearly 61-year-old attorney. All that aside, if you have not already done so, you may want to give information on establishing citizenship in Spain. That said, good luck.
WOW, what the heck am I doing in the US making a 6 figure salary and paying these high taxes... that meal you had for lunch would be for a special occasion here in the US. I am starting to wake up from this so called American dream.
My only problem with Spain is racism. I’ve travelled to Spain a few times and the black people I’ve come across don’t seems to be thriving. It seems a lot harder to climb the social ladder. Of course having you as parents will automatically put them ahead but the world around them will try to put them down.
@@Karl__Pierre it’s a combination of both the immigrants are treated with disdain in Spain. In general I don’t think people that’s different have access to the same opportunities. As for the Romani people I can’t speak on their experience in Spain. I know they face serious discrimination in general like in the U.K. it’s bad…. The older me don’t worry too much about racism I just wouldn’t want to expose my kids to it
@jbakapez point I'm making is it's not a race thing. It's an immigration thing which happens in every country in the world. People are comfortable with familiar. Immigrants are not familiar. There foods, religion, customs, and often times appearance is different. So it's easy to "hate" on the foreigner. It isn't structured racism just human behavior. Your kids would be fine...why because you'd be asking of them to assimilate. Share and not be a social burden. Your kids in the USA will be other always regardless of their citizenship. It's so not the same.
I'm seriously contemplating relocating and starting a new chapter in Valencia, Spain.
Why don't you teach your kids creole your native language
@nancyelmon4544 good question. First my native language isn't Creole, I was born in America and my native language is English. Second the languages I'm choosing to teach my kids are languages that are widely spoken in the world and in emerging economies. Creole will not be as useful to them as Mandarin, Hindi, Arabic, Spanish, Portuguese. Just look at a language graphic and it's clear what languages are useful in the world.
Yea I have a client who owns 15 dump trucks makes 5 million a year and he said the same thing. It's beautiful, can I come?
Do it! 🎉🎉🎉🎉
You will enjoy it, if you come, but
you missed
- we have a second language catalan - valencian, that helps to learn French, Portuguese and Italian if tour children will care to learn languages and travel (sometimes parents planning do not work).
- And that the major airport nearby is Elx, and others you should use are Barcelona Mallorca Málaga and Madrid that have much more traffic and regular flights. Train and highways are good, and public transport is good enough. Valencia airport, is not a major one, but its port is one of the most important in Europe and the Mediterranean Sea.
The main problem in Spain is the lack of high remuneration jobs, and high general unemployment, but being a real state businessman, I suppose your children will prefer to be business persons too.
I suggest you to explore other cities around Valencia city area, chalets areas, and downtown small cities areas (Different from the USA suburbs, but similar in its use by "internal and external" foreigners, if you are not born there from people from there you are a "foraster" or "nouvingut" new there or "chaletero"). Usually cheaper, with best air quality, better quality of live, better services, and with Valencia city in less than 2 hours driving for special occasions. Expats usually prefer living around Alfas de Pi, and those areas in Alicante, or in Rocafort, Lliria, L'Eliana, Bétera, la Canyada. and those chalet areas near Valencia.
We traveled Spain three months back, by our second night in Valencia we both agreed, that we felt welcomed as “family” by the locals and multi national expats alike. The climate is similar to our home, the tapas and paella were fresh, delicious and inexpensive. We were so enamored with Valencia, that we decided to make it our home in 2024!
Cheers!
We are super excited for the possibilities
I almost forgot to mention, late night life is normal in Spain…violent crime is 99.9% nonexistent there, unlike (sadly) here in the states.
I like Valencia. It is one of the places that I considered moving to. My favorite city in Spain is Cartagena, Spain. It has a beautiful water front, beaches, etc.
Wow your life kinda mirrors mine in some ways- my husband is Venezolano, we have spent some real time in Colombia lately, I have a school age child AND I’m considering leaving the US for Valencia Spain too! How serendipitous to see this video today🎉. Literally all the reasons you listed are the exact reasons we are considering Spain. Everything is sprayed with glyphosate here in the US whether directly or from chemical drift. Europe doesn’t do that and Spanish is the language we want our child to learn and speak too. Valencia is near the ocean and very nice weather. We haven’t been to Spain yet but are planning a long trip a year from now. So your content as you explore Valencia will be so helpful.
VALENCIA ESTÁ EN EL MAR MEDITERRÁNEO. EN EL OCÉANO ATLÁNTICO ESTÁ CÁDIZ, HUELVA EN EL SUR..
Y GALICIA EN EL NORTE.
Never been to Valencia but I have been to other cities in Spain. The weather, food, people, architecture, etc are all great in Spain
Valencia is a beautiful City, and I spent some time there with my wife after having driven there from Barcelona. It is a good choice to raise a family.
Yeah it's a cool city not too overwhelming
Love this video ! Valencia is such a beautiful city !!
Especially when you're there....que tu sabe baby
I recently moved to Valencia from Weston Florida. I researched many other cities around the globe to call home. Valencia came in the top 3 pursuant to my family needs as a retired 62 years old married Hispanic expat. I am on the non lucrative visa protocol with zero regrets. Relocation transition experience 95 % on meeting expectations first 3 months of residence. Ciudad Vella is home.
Nice, I'm happy for you.
Good luck in Spain and safe travels! Currently still in the US trying to get my money situation figured out so i can move to Brazil
I look forward to following your journey! And God bless your babies, they’re beautiful ✨
Thoughtful analysis 👍
I Like Marbella! Beautiful beaches & restaurants and best gym in the world ! But alittle expensive than Valencia ! It’s the Beverly Hills of Spain 🇪🇸
Amazing how MDE disappeared ! On to Valencia!
Hasn't disappeared I was there this week working with my team and won't be in Spain for several more years
Valencia is a wonderful city and was on the top of my list. I love both Valencia and Madrid. The food is amazing and the outside culture is a draw for me. I love Italy as well, will be exploring there as well.
There both great places to live. I have an upcoming video comparing the 2
That’s dope! I want to come to live in Portugal
Go for it!
Bienvenido a España hermano ❤🇪🇦
Loving the content🙏🏼
Thanks
Seems like a good fit, the only other suggestion I could make is Portugal, both would be excellent choices for weather and education for your children.
I love Valencia. My wife and I own two properties in Oliva. We are happy to be so close to Valencia and having a great launch to the rest of Europe. We have two daughters 12 & 8 and we plan to make a permanent move to Oliva in 2025. I have dual Italian Citizenship so it will be much easier for me. My wife is from Romania and speaks fluent Romanian, English, Spanish & French. I'm a New Yorker, born and raised. I'm enjoying your videos and was excited to see that you were speaking about Oliva, Pego & Valencia
Awesome
I have never been to Valencia. I sayed In Madrid and Barcelona love❤❤Spain.
Valencia is like the two having a child with a reasonable population and cost of living
I too have two daughters and am trying to move my family to Spain. Both my wife and I speak fluent Spanish but I have no idea where to start as far as jobs that provide sponsorship. Any tips or resources ?
Yes, viva Valencia! 💃🏿🌻☀️🍷
Haha
@ENTPLIFE how are you dealing with the very high temps in Spain?
I don't live in Spain, I currently live in Fort Lauderdale FL where it's always hot and in the summer insane. Last week I was in Sicily where it was hot but I prefer it that way. Air-conditioning and water do the trick
What about paperwork. Isn’t Spain part of the Shengren Agreement where you can only stay for 90 days?
Correct but I can qualify for other visas based on passive income
Hi Carl! Love your content. Sincere question, did you live in Italy? I thought you did? If so, is there any particular reason you left? Or if you have a video on it, please tell me which one. Thanks!
No I just have a few homes in Italy. I'm still between USA and Colombia aiming to move to Spain when my youngest a ready for grade school.
Bro the food looks good, reminds me of what I got when I was in Gran Canaria one of Spain’s Canary Islands. I am waiting for more videos to motivate me to go Valencia, Spain. For now, I am just trying to stay away from empanadas here in Medellin, Colombia. Great video.👍
Hahahahaha
My family roots are from Cataluña, Spain
Nice have you been?
Go for Tenerife island. Tenerife is part of Spain, people there speak spanish, weather is lovely all year round, people there are very nice. Schools there are at good level. In general island is thriving. Valencia is also very good place to live, but if I could pick, Tenerife is better.
Haven't been but will check it out
Karl, where are you now? I see that you mived to Spain, Columbia, Italy. What is going on?
People are confused by this I rotate my time between Florida & Colombia. I have properties in Italy, and Brazil as well. Spain is next and totally up to my wife. If all goes to plan in the next 5-7 years it will be Spain. I have a video coming out soon because everyone gets confused.
I am planning to move too. How you guys dealing with visa? It's Schengen zone, 3 months in one country per year and not more than 6 in the whole zone.
There are a few options available in the EU most likely will use an option where I either get in through investment or external income.
Spain is lovely!
My sister used to live in Moraira, Alicante. I loved going there for holidays.
I plan to move to Spain one day.
I have been to Barcelona, and Canary Islands couple of times. I just love Spain,❤
Its a really nice country
Hi Karl, why do a lot of Haitians have two first names? Like Usher Raymond.
Idk
@Entp Life ... are you no longer living in Columbia?
As the video says the plan is to move there for the education of my kids which will be in about 3-5 years. Colombia and Florida until then.
I visited Barcelona and it was incredible!!…I’m thinking now… is Valencia much better? What do you think?
Barcelona is a larger funner city... Valencia is like an alternative to Barcelona.
@@Karl__Pierre Personally, I feel Barcelona is a bit overrated. Valencia was a pleasant surprise.
Gotta go then! Thanks for the video! Very informative 😊!
@@brendacastrillon4504 more to come
I lived in Salamanca. It’s a college town and a lot of fun. Great weather but not a beautiful as Valencia.
Never been, have to check it out!
I appreciate you explaining your thinking. I’m in a similar situation. Wife is Mexican and I’m black American. Currently in Italy and loving la dulci vida. Considering Portugal, Spain, or Italy to raise our 2 year old son. I spent extensive time in Colombia and Brazil, both are way too underdeveloped. I’d like to know your thoughts on Mexico. While it does not offer the quality of Europe now, it’s economy is exploding and there will be tons of opportunity in the coming decades. Contrast that with Western Europe where the demographics are horrible and economic contraction/stagnation is almost certain. We have Mexican citizenship so it seems hard to not take advantage. Live in MX and summer in Europe?
Sounds like a good idea and assessment. Mexico, Brazil, and Colombia all have some of the same infrastructure issues. The benefit I see with Mexico versus the others is NAFTA and how that impacts commerce. I think what it all boils down too is what do you value most. Cost of living, safety, schools, infrastructure etc the needs and wants will vary with time and child age. If I were single I'd be in South America with my kids at school age I'd rather Spain for language utility, safety, infrastructure. Your proposal to split the difference is a good option too.
Great city....you will love it ! On a side note can you recommend a good tax accountant and financial advisor for US ?
Sure what's the goal?
You can’t leave Sicily before we get there!!!! 😅 I think Valencia is beautiful too though
I'm still investing in Sicily and will visit! What's your timeline
Valencia is amazing and on my list but regarding schools, public schools in Valencia are in Valenciano, not Spanish, Spanish is taught but the main language is Valenciano. If I ever move to Valencia I would I it my kids in an international school for that reason. Nothing wrong with Valenciano but it is quite close to Spanish and my kids Will already be trilingual by then so I feel it is too much to ask them to learn Spanish and Valenciano. But every kid is different and could be great I have that extra language if you want your kids to have it.
I'm not so sure about this because in Valencia the people struggled to speak Valenciano. We had a hard time getting someone on camera to simple say hello I am [insert name] welcome to Valencia... so I really doubt the schools are taught in the local dialect
It is never too much to teach your children an extra language. The more they know the better, and for them it's just natural and easy. Besides, they will be mostly exposed to Spanish language.
If they are already trilingual, an extra language will cost them almost nothing.
But there are 2 lines, one with more Valencian - Catalan, and other with more Castilian, and they teach also in English
Malaga or las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Why?
@@Karl__Pierre Las Palmas for the climate, the food and quality of life in general. People seem to have a better attitude then on the mainland. There are also a lot of Venezuelan people. Also there are special initiatives/incentives to form business. On the mainland Malaga for the direct flights from Adam, tourism, The climate, History etc I think that's the same as for Valancia.
We may make the same move at the end of the year. I am going on a scouting trip next month and will be checking out Valencia, Malaga and Alicante. I have heard even public schools in Spain are pretty good too. I too am not looking to raise the more spoiled elite-ish kids.
Check out Moraira, if like quite places
Yamkees go home
Yeah I really want to keep them grounded and feeling middle, so they can develop their own interests and figure out what sort of lifestyle works for them.
Whats your thoughts on Medellin vs Spain for someone who trades for a living? Young single no kids and very few responsibilities
All depends on your needs. Spain is about 50% more expensive but much cheaper than living in any major city in the US. I ❤️ Colombia but Spain is certainly a more refined country. If you want the rawness, a lower cost of living that comes with a developing country and a tropical environment Colombia...if you prefer order, infrastructure, and safety Spain. I like both of the countries.
@@Karl__Pierre Muchas gracias!
any thoughts on portugal?
Haven't been yet to render an opinion.
Portugal is also amazing but I prefer where the mountains of Spain meet the Mediterranean. Also, Spain is a bit closer to the rest of Europe. Most of the people I met were super friendly in Portugal and I adore the chalky, white sidewalks of Portuguese cities and towns.
Hi Karl I think you could start a property company as you have in Sicily, there's a great choice of property you and a team,,, the kids Will just soak up languages in their brain,, you'll struggle a bit it's your age... X
I ain't old ahahahaha. I'm not sure if I want to do that. I'm more concerned with doing the largest possible deals I can in the states the smaller deals in my opinion are passion projects not entirely worth my time.
I thought you lived in Medellin.
Yeah people are totally confused by this. I primarily live in Florida. I have an apartment and business in Medellin where I live 10 days a month, but I have a wife and kids and those kids are in school in the states so I go back and forth. Our plan next year is to move the family to Medellin and when my youngest is 5 move to Spain. That's the timeline. This video was actually recorded last year! 😂 I'm going to do a video explaining this because even family members ask me how's Spain I heard there's a heat wave
I thought you moved to Medellin????
I'm in Medellin right now, actually, but I'm back and forth until my wife's citizenship gets settled, then Colombia for 3 years, then Spain. This video was actually filmed last year 😂 look how small my kids are.
Our next European trip is in Spain. I’m trying to convince my husband to move. Maybe this trip will help.😂
Hahaha the trip itself might convince him. What's his resistance?
If he likes food, he will love this country. Just changing cities, in less than 20 km food specialities change. If you can visit Galicia, Asturias, Cantabrian, Basque Country even if it is one day each place, you will love their foods, also Catalonia, Valencia, Balearic Islands, Murcia and Mediterranean Andalusia have their meals, and Atlantic Andalusia others, being all those cuisines different and with a lot of specialities. Castilla and Canary Islands have fewer specialities, but also great ones.
Please teach your children Haitian Creole too. My husband never taught our son and I wish he had, may have made his French class easier 😂.
Unfortunately I won't, it's not a very useful language...my creole is pathetic. I understand just fine, but I don't see how it will help them in a global lifestyle. I'm saying that from a utility perspective.
Cadiz
Looks nice
In Valencia you'll be in the home of paella 🥘
Yup
To answer your comment from your videos--Yes, people from Spain have told me people from Spain have told me during 12 years of talking to them that people from Spain are racists and xenophobic. That is an issue there and there is no “rights or recourse” for the behavior like in other countries. And to clarify, I was taught not to care about the color of someone’s skin. Unfortunately, other people have not been taught that. I have travelled throughout Europe and lived in London for a year for instance. There are a lot of people who would like to know about things of concern to them before visiting and especially living in a different country-it is a huge step. Someone does not have to be black/African American for someone to care. If your video was in Spanish, you would get the same responses about racism and xenophobia. It is not just excluded to only black people and I do not care that you are black. People from Spain also complain a lot about their own country-that’s also 12 years of experience talking in Spanish to them. Latinos have complained to me about experiences in Spain and that they are not treated equally.
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Mi cousin was almost the first black person (there were 2 more) in the valencian school system, he is from 1976, and now we have 10% foreign EU people working here (5% average in the EU). And even there are racist people, not even all of those that vote political parties that are publicly racist, are publicly racist (they can rant at home against others, but not socially).
His children go to a catholic far right school, where he went too, and they do not care about the color.
Racism, everywhere, and here too, is more "poorism", it is not the same a "Jeque" than a "moro" or a USA basketball player than a street African seller.
And xenophobia exists, but it is not in an offensive way, and not in big cities, in small cities you are not from there even if you only lack one grandmother of your 4 grandparents or even further, as a way they can trust each other, because they know all your family. But except for that special cultural trust, it is as easy to integrate as to enlist on any of the cultural activities there are, a marching band, a fallas asociation, a moros i cristians asociation or any other, and be their "moreno" friend or one of their "morenos" friends (each day we are more mixed) there, and "moreno" is not a racist term, it is used for any people with darker skin, than average, or those that take sun bathes in summer to make their skin darker, not just black people.
Valencia is awesome. I wish they had tax brakes for retirees like Italy & Portugal
I think there are ways to manage it. It all depends on status
This comment got 356 thumbs up: "Here in Spain, we Spaniards are racist even among ourselves. That's how bad it is” on a TH-cam video called La pesada carga de ser latinoamericano en el extranjero. My Girlfriend who is white was yelled at saying “Yankee Go Home!” in Valencia. I have been to Spain four times and travelled there and I would never live there for many different reasons, not the least of which is that Spain has many problems including that one and I would not to raise a white, black, Asian, etc. child in a society without the type of laws protecting all people-including Arabs which is another extremely targeted group of xenophobia. I think it completely disingenuous for you to write to me, “You never told me whether you are a black American” as if a comment from a certain type of person would somehow gain or lose its validly. Also, your glib response to one person who commented about racism was to the effect of, “well, that’s against just the Romi people” as to insinuate, so that will not affect me. I would not want to live in a society where people discriminate against the Romi people or any type of person-black, white, etc. I find your wanting to know-twice-- whether I am a black/African American, puzzling at best and border line insulting. However, I will say that I am a nearly 61-year-old attorney. All that aside, if you have not already done so, you may want to give information on establishing citizenship in Spain. That said, good luck.
Haha you again. With this bs. You really need to find yourself some happiness.
WOW, what the heck am I doing in the US making a 6 figure salary and paying these high taxes... that meal you had for lunch would be for a special occasion here in the US. I am starting to wake up from this so called American dream.
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papas bravas, BRAVE POTATOES
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Barcelona or Madrid
Barcelona I prefer the coast
My only problem with Spain is racism. I’ve travelled to Spain a few times and the black people I’ve come across don’t seems to be thriving. It seems a lot harder to climb the social ladder. Of course having you as parents will automatically put them ahead but the world around them will try to put them down.
Do you think that's racism or immigration? What about the Romani people? They blend in right. Race in America is substantially different than there.
@@Karl__Pierre it’s a combination of both the immigrants are treated with disdain in Spain. In general I don’t think people that’s different have access to the same opportunities. As for the Romani people I can’t speak on their experience in Spain. I know they face serious discrimination in general like in the U.K. it’s bad…. The older me don’t worry too much about racism I just wouldn’t want to expose my kids to it
@jbakapez point I'm making is it's not a race thing. It's an immigration thing which happens in every country in the world. People are comfortable with familiar. Immigrants are not familiar. There foods, religion, customs, and often times appearance is different. So it's easy to "hate" on the foreigner. It isn't structured racism just human behavior. Your kids would be fine...why because you'd be asking of them to assimilate. Share and not be a social burden. Your kids in the USA will be other always regardless of their citizenship. It's so not the same.
Wealth tax in Spain for high net worth. 👎🏻
All depends how you strucutre your residency and wealth itself.