10 KEY Reasons I Left The United States (and might never return)
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I emigrated from The United States as a U.S. Citizen to Spain (Europe) 2.5 years ago and I give you 10 reasons why I did so.. Some move to Costa Rica, Mexico, Colombia, or Ecuador, to name a few, but many of the reasons are similar as to why we do.
Timestamp & Chapters: 00:00 intro
01:42 Healthcare
03:29 Minimalism
04:17 Acquiring a skill
06:50 Climate
08:12 Travel Experience
09:38 Infrastructure
12:19 Social Life/Dating & Food
16:58 Cost of Living/Spending Cycle
19:30 US Culture and Individualism
21:59 Figuring your life out
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Elliot,aquí en 🇪🇸 siempre hemos tenido el pensamiento de "No solo vivir para trabajar,si no trabajar para vivir" la vida es una,y hay que vivirla tan bien a de más de trabajarla.Gracias por dar a conocer al más personas a Málaga la bella🌞😃🌊🌄⛰️🤗👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
I left in 1988...for both professional reasons and opted to stay upon seeing the better quality of life I have in Paris...
If you want to really talk serious, let's talk politics ni the US and the insanity that has taken over the right....
@Mongoose1981 I'm sure transit is worse in the rest of the USA 😜
@Mongoose1981 Haven't seen the good public transportation in FLA. Too much sprawl 👈
I am a Spaniard, I have lived in England, US and now in Germany and my conclusion is that individualism is better for the economic system, it benefits from our loneliness, but makes people sick. We are born to be social. We need love and affection . The older I get the more obvious it becomes this idea to me:)
Thanks for your feedback. People with life experience like yourself have valuable opinions based on real life experience
Desde luego amigo, no somos islas y necesitamos una vida social.
@@edvalor278 Una o dos :)
In America they keep you unhappy, wishing to be happy, meaning making money. Keep the profit spinning wheel going 👈
Y de esos tres países el peor de todos en el ámbito social es Alemania al menos en mi opinión, no se abren fácilmente en su vida personal a otras personas en general, valoran mucho la privacidad y siempre quieren estar por encima de uno ( en lo que se basa en conocimientos) después acaban solos y amargados a partir de los 50, típico en República Checa, suiza, Eslovaquia y Austria también. Personalmente prefiero Estados Unidos o Reino Unido, la gente se ríe, hacen locuras y el ambiente diario es más llevadero la gente es más agradable, pero bueno Alemania tiene un buen sistema todo hay que decirlo
Great video. I sold my house in NY to buy a home in Italy in the same town where my grand parents came from. I just got my Italian residency. I'm learning how to speak Italian very well.
1) I get healthcare
2) No processed garbage food
3) Much better social scene
4) Better culture
5) No property taxes
6) Don't need a car to travel
7) No crime
8) Not everything costs money
9) Food is much cheaper
10) Much cheaper to travel.
That's great to hear.. It's not for everyone but as you know life is too short to follow the status quo. Do you and grow.. That's what this video is all about.
This is inspiring. My family is from near Itri. Thanks for sharing your experience. ❤
that is SUCH an inspiring story!
Thank you for sharing! I’m curious about the political scene in Italy. We are both from New York (I still live here) and “democracy”, “tolerance”, high taxes, etc. making it hard to continue to love this city.
Besides, it’s heartbreaking to see most of my New York friends, got brainwashed with CNN and demand raising taxes, thinking that it would solve health care, education and other country’s problems and live in fear of Climate Change.
I would’ve loved to move to a place with mostly conservative views, traditional values, the place in which I wont have to be concerned about misgendering people. Is Italy a good fit?
I thought you wouldnt need a car in Spain but you definitely do. Unless you live in Madrid, you'll need a car because you wont find a lot of things in your town, you have to leave town and without a car its very hard. You can take intercity bus but they'll take 3, 4, 5 or more hours depending on where you want to go. I live in Alicante, and even when looking for a job many jobs REQUIRE you to have a drivers license too.
The ITV for cars, they are so picky. You can have perfectly fine tires, but they'll tell you to change them. Mechanics will screw you worse than in the US. I sold my car recently, a Honda Accord, and the mechanic downstairs that i dont even talk to was going around town telling people to not buy my car. I had potential car buyers call me to tell me that.
I LOVE how you called out the debt cycle. I am so tired of the pressure to perform and to make a gazillion dollars just to have a freaking normal comfortable life
Tricked a lot of us into college
Just broke this cycle
@@littlebytes7578 Congratulations 🎉
Yes you fall in many debts and are unhappy....
USA is debts, debts and more debts.
No Starbucks,no processt food no car no tv no netflix no car,thats the way!
Don't ever move back. I say that as a 63 year old mother and it's getting worse in the US. I wish I had been as smart as you when I was young.
You Are from where ? State !
You can still go
Hay Oshkosh WI Brain drain. No I'm happy cool good. Luck.
Huge respect and admiration for what you’ve done at such a young age!
I came to Spain to live 12 years ago when I was 53 after having worked in Silicon Valley for most of my career. I brought only 1 suitcase and an oversized duffle bag, and had only a small savings. I also own no car, rent a small flat, and have nothing material tying me down. Yes, it is for sure liberating as you say.
Spain is now my home. I relate to everything you said and would add 3 more observations. First, as a retiree, I feel I’m not invisible like the elderly in the USA. Second, personal safety here gives me peace of mind. I don’t need to have my head on swivel like the USA. Lastly, related to your food culture advantage, groceries are not expensive, most food is really fresh and from Spain, beer and wine are cheap. Thanks again for such a thoughtful insightful video!
Never too late to do something you want!!
Thank you, this inspired me and warmed my heart.
Hello Jeff, I'm glad you've found some inner peace and tranquility here. I think if most Americans had all their materials taken away or thought of a life without junk and toys, they'd have some massive anxiety attacks. Our consumeristic culture normalizes that .Safety is for sure a big topic but for me, I didn't have to deal with too much crime in Northern Wisconsin. The USA is largely rural and safe and crime is concentrated as you know. I couldn've talked about food a lot more, however. Thanks for watching. What area in Spain do you live?
@@AdventureElliot Hey there! I’m in Granada, but lots of time in Madrid, too. I don’t get to Malaga much, but if you come to Granada, let me know. I can show the two of you around and maybe try a tapa or two.
Oh wow! Loved reading this comment for a couple of reasons. I befriended a man on Trip Advisor who also worked in Silicon Valley and who also retired to Malaga with his Malaguenan wife. I met him twice in Malaga but sadly he passed away last year. I'm sad I won't see him again. Such a nice man. Second, I just retired and hubby and I hope to retire to Malaga next year, God willing. And your comment about the elderly being invisible here in the U.S. really struck a nerve and gives me one more reason to add to my list of pros for retiring to Malaga. Thank you for that!
Totally on point about the elderly being invisible!. My mom passed away in Colombia while I was living in USA, due to cancer, and it was so hard, her passing, but also the fact I couldn’t bring her with us because at that time we weren’t able to deal with her expensive treatments because the healthcare system here is far from perfect or fair…plus the cost of living! We’re living in Silicon Valley too) . I’m glad you moved there where you have a better quality of life and real joy.
I left America twenty two years ago and have zero regrets. If it had been possible I would have left even earlier. I realized at a very early age that I was happy with few items and saw how shallow people in the states were. Life was centered on how much money you had, how much junk you had, your car, your job, and your looks. Nothing to do with who you were. Having said that no country is prefect just saying there are many superior places to live. I taught myself to speak Thai and avoid most foreigners as I find many make no effort to learn about the culture nor care.
Awesome story. Glad you found this video and shared.
It’s amazing the citizens of the USA can’t come together and do something about health care
Conservacrap media deliberately confuses the issue here to seduce too many Americans into voting against their interests.
I saw someone say recently that the US has excellent health care and a terrible delivery system. That summed it up very well. When you talk with people about health care in other parts of the world many Americans will make the argument "well if it is so good elsewhere why do so many come here for procedures". That is because we do have great doctors. Plus they think the relatively small number of people that do come here vs the world as a whole is significant.
There is no doubt the US has some great doctors and hospitals but the cost and delivery process is horrendous. If we could unbundle health insurance (and taxes) from employers and the average American had to write a check each month for both of those they would quickly see how ridiculously expensive is. But many people have themselves fooled into thinking the costs are lower than it is because today they have an employer that covers a chunk of it and also that employer has a group policy. But if tomorrow they get laid off they are on their own and that insurance could double or triple.
But let's be honest, How many people do you know say something like "i didn't pay taxes last year, I got a refund" LOL. When people see getting their OVERPAYMENT of taxes back as a positive then it is going to be a very long time before the people rise up to change some of these institutionalized expenses.
It's very simple really. All of their elected officials have it for life, but if one party says "let's do it", the other party says "fuck you" because they hate each other. Unless there was a big win by the Democrats, it wouldn't happen. Oh wait, Obama happened and he was a putz and didn't put it through. Never gonna happen in our lifetime.
@@HappyTrekkers You also have doctors who will do anything for money. That's not always a good thing. From what I've seen (UK nurse living in the US) they have the best and worst doctors in the world, worst due to lack of regulation and not being salaried. Compare survival rates between countries - for example, the US maternal death rate is 5 times higher than the UK. I guess if everybody is told they have the best country, nobody seeks change. Clever ploy.
Happy Trekkers has good points but it is not even the beginning of it. For example, post any sort of viewpoint on a majority US forum, and watch how personally indignant the people are over a single comment by a complete stranger. People in the US are so dividant and unhappy with multiple aspects of their lives that they are ready to fight whatever is in front of them, no matter how little the payout.
I support your life view in Spain. I love Spain.
You missed one point, though: "FOOD QUALITY."
I recently found a long list of toxic foods sold in USA that are banned in Europe. This for me could easily be point number one. 👍
This has to be number one.
No wonder I feel like absolute crappy. I live in US
@@cr-nd8qh Me too. It's easy to become paranoid with food when you feel they're really out to get you
Any channels or videos that describe these foods? I’ve been wanting to look for one. I stumbled on one talking about bread.
@@305dadecounty305 Try Googling "chlorinated chicken" that's a good start ..
Great video, Elliott. I'm a 74 year old boomer who would have done what you did back in the early 1970s but my family had steered me into a career as a family physician solely because I had straight A's in high school and I grew up as an only child in a small Minnesota town in the extremely rare situation that each of my parents ran a business...so "well off" was the term used back then. I discovered I had an affinity to learn languages which worried my parents that I'd become a teacher or university prof with an income I wasn't used to living with. What 15 year old thinks about that aspect when choosing a career to do research on for social studies class?
So I did that for 25 years and truly enjoyed my career, especially the teaching aspect. I usually had medical students and residents following me and I loved teaching my patients about their conditions. By age 50 I had grown weary of the ever present threat of litigation in the medical field. My partner had died, I retired, bought the largest B&B in Phoenix where I had lived and practiced for 17 years, and did that for 10 years. This allowed me to use my Spanish, German, and French with international guests. By 60 I got lucky to be able to sell the B&B during the big recession. A lifelong friend found himself in a difficult situation after a death forced him to sell his business and reduced his income. We took this as an opportunity to move to Mexico where together we could share a house and car since I had the means to buy them and he could pay his personal expenses. My Spanish was fluent by this time. We made each other heirs to make sure he would be OK of I died.
As it turned out his thrifty parents lived into their 90s and died 1 and 2 years before my buddy passed on the year I was 68. So I inherited a nice nest egg from him, took the profits from the Phoenix properties and purchased an Airbnb property on the tiny Dutch Caribbean island of Saba in 2019. This had been my partner's and my annual vacation spot since 1983. I had found it on a map when I was 9 and just knew I'd live there some day. So here I am, running this tourist business using my languages, now Dutch too, for 9 months and returning to Mexico for the summer while a friend from Minnesota lives in my house the 9 months I'm gone from there. I usually make a longer trip to Europe in the fall when there's no pandemic around.
I enjoy watching young guys like you describe your lives as I'm living the same experience later on life from the age of having had a lot of experiences already, but always open to new ones!
Holy cow.
I could never imagine living such a life. It's like something I read in old novels.
Goodness Jeff....you've been busy! Highly admirable! 😊
@@focusedfreebird It has just seemed to roll out like a well thought out blueprint or plan. I believe we all have one but many get sidetracked. The inner feeling I got at each twist and turn gave me the affirmation that this was the next correct thing. I got away from organized religion at 18, had fun for 20 years, and then my spiritual path opened up for me at age 38. Having an open mind about where we come from, why we're here, and where we return to while rejecting dogma based on control by instilling fear into us...that's been my saving grace!
Wonderful life story...enjoyed reading it. Enjoy Mexico⛱️
Great video fella. I’m from the U.K. and I’ve traveled to many places in Europe. I also have family in the US- eastern states RI, PA and CT and just love that side of USA. I’ve also traveled right across the states and so so different it’s actually unbelievable how different it is. I would say one of the real reasons for me NOT to move to the US is 1) Health Care (corporate finance), my cousin is a nurse in New Haven CT I hear so many sad stories of people who can’t afford medical treatment, 2) Social Care (again financial corporate), 3) Working Well-being, no paid leave, no maternity or paternity pay, no paid public holidays, no stability and mostly NO sick leave, 4) Cities - most US cities are so unfriendly apart from NYC, San Fran and Chicago perhaps Boston, public transport is a pure joke and really non existent, 5) Outdoor living and sense of community, 5) Guns simple as that as a European we don’t use or carry guns it’s extremely intimidating and it’s always just on the surface, 6) Political system- money money money no choices either Democrat or a Republican, 7) Travel - to much relying on the gas gussling non friendly car, 8) Dating- this is very confusing for me I found being gay the first question you get asked “ what’s your profession and how much do you earn?” Why is this so important to so many Americans?, 9) Freedom- Americans think they are the only national on this planet who think they possess freedom! Now do they not realise most countries have exactly the same freedoms as they have? 10) Foods- American foods are just full of preservatives D&C numbers yet most are banned in Europe.
Mr you have done good for yourself and being so young you should be proud of what you’ve achieved. Good luck for the future.
Very good reasons. I could definitely use some of these to add on to another video. I do have to say that in the Midwest we are very friendly and are great hosts. Same in the south of the US. However, the infrastructure and cities make it hard to socialize. You have to have a special in with someone to start meeting people. But we are very friendly. Anyways thanks for watching mate and providing great feedback
You have to fit in the culture in order for people to socialize with you ! You might love the US in certain places my friend. Europe is a great continent as well.
As an American expat living in Italy, on the Tuscan coast, l can totally relate though l am much older. Whenever l return to see family in the U.S. l feel that the way of life is not conducive to interactions with other people 😕 As you point out in Europe we live out among the people, we are not stuck in cars to go everywhere 🙄we are not isolated, we are in the piazza or plaza😉having a good time, eating out cheaply enough to not have think about it🤔 It is definitely a more leisurely and pleasant lifestyle!! Americans are constantly competing and working hard with no end in sight! What for?? Life is much more about enjoying it, than needing to have the most, or be the best!!
Love this post❤❤❤❤
migrant, not expat.
Yuo`re not an expat but immigrant.
As a Dutchman I visited Tuscany beginning of September for a real Tuscan wedding.
What a great region to live in. Enjoy!!!
We spaniards have a wonderful country, often little valued by ourselves. It's great to see people like you from a country as important as the United States and say so many good words about our country and Europe. I hope that your life in Spain continues to be so positive for you and I wish you the greatest success in everything you do, greetings from Madrid!
Thanks Jant! And thanks for your great English
@@AdventureElliot My girlfriend and I want to go live in Malaga in not too long, and when we are there we will probably contact you to go have a drink and meet you. You seem to be very good people and I also love the United States.
I love Spain. Been there dozens of times. I love the respect everyone has for the young and old alike.
I visited Spain a long time ago in 1982. The locals were so curious about the US TV soap opera Dallas and who shot JR. I loved Spain and their way of life. I'm curious what lockdown was like in Spain?
@@Jpea123 The confinement was hard, our government kept us for many months without being able to leave our homes for more than the most basic things, but in the end, as in the whole world, everything has gone back to the way it always was, you know that we Spaniards are happy and that we like to live life as much as possible.
I've been living in the US, Italy, France, Germany, Spain and now in Switzerland. Now I can tell, personally for me Spain beats them all. I will go back, eventually.
I’m living in the usa, but planning to move to Spain soon, my top three reasons are: 3. The community/Spaniards and to learn Spanish 2. Healthcare and 1. Too much senseless gun violence in the US.😢
Do you know anyone impacted by gun violence? If not, I suggest turning the TV off. My number one reasons for a dual citizenship is food quality and healthcare...all the ay round better in europe. Targeting the Pyrenees area on the French side.
You give up your right to keep and bear arms if you live in Spain.
What was lockdown like in Spain?
Bear in mind, NONE of these american expat videos mention FATCA/FBAR and the IRS control over americans abroad. I HIGHLY recommend looking into this before living abroad, because FATCA/FBAR could ruin your life. I wonder why none of these video addresses this massive issue?
@@Jpea123 I have lived in Spain for 28 years, since 1996. And to your question about lockdown. It was horrible, a true police state. I find these "american move to spain, etc." videos funny, as they only focus on generally positive aspects, but there are some massively negative and dark aspects to Spain, and there are some scarily crime ridden areas, that would make the bronx look like disneyland.
As Americans, and Wisconsinites, who have moved from the US to Spain, we can definitely relate to all of these things! This is a great list of reasons to leave the US, and I agree with them all! There are obviously things I miss from the US while living here in Spain, but the pros outweigh the cons, at least for now. I like that you said how the culture of individualism from the US probably helped you get to where you are now though. That's 100% something I agree with, but on the other side of things, I don't miss the privatized healthcare, lack of infrastructure, and cost of living in the US...
Hey Mike thanks for watching. There's definitely things I miss about the US as well. I was there last september and it felt nice and exciting to be there on vacation as opposed to settling into live. This video is really based off my experience. There are people who would never understand it, and that's okay. With that being said, this type of video was pretty popular, so I might make a video related to this again soon.. Take care.
As wisconsin dells, milwaukee lions custard...and beer that tastes like nothing
you have to remember Europe kind of invented individualism...
I feel like if the culture wasnt so insanely indiviualized to a fault, then more people could get to where he is. Im happy for him. I feel like the system produces more burnouts than wonderkids.
I left the US 2+ years ago and I may never go back either. There many great people in the States but it seems like a rigged game. So little is affordable: high priced healthcare and education. I live in Europe and it’s not perfect but better in many ways.
Awesome Brian. You said it right. We have a lot of amazing and talented people in the US. Millions have made their dreams come true there, but millions have also made their dreams come true abroad. We’re still US Americans wherever we go.
@@AdventureElliot I live in Portugal now, where living well is more important than lots of money. The Iberian peninsula is beautiful. Vaya con Dios Sr. Elliot!
I remember diverse Germans (I'm a native of Germany) telling me that some US universities have state of the art facilities, own golf courses (is that true ?) and that in general, US universities are considered the world's best / greatest. But are also incredibly expensive :(. Here in Germany, higher education costs almost nothing, you have to pay rent for a condominium or room, of course.
@@janreichenbach265 American Universities have became a huge and scammy business that try to trap students into studying for as long as possible.. none of those facilities and campuses matter if you leave with crippling debt before your life even starts. Complete joke.
@@AdventureElliot From my understatement, access to student loans is much easier (probably for profit lending in most cases). I come from very modest means, and if was born an American citizen, probably would have gone the "No higher education" route because I don't like going into debt. I thought it'd be doable if you have the brains to study as quickly as possible and leave the university with a degree and as little debt as possible. Crippling debt is awful when you don't find a well paying job that allows you to pay it back, no doubt about that. My right now favorite CZcamsr is Timothy Ward, an african American who posts some great content - puts me in an upbeat mood. He also went the "no college" route and works in housekeeping. This is him, czcams.com/video/-P7tSjxknxk/video.html
Yes to all you said! I moved to Italy almost 7 years ago and have no regrets. I could not enjoy, or afford, the quality of life I have here in the US. I love it! 🇮🇹
I have Been Looking for One Dollar Homes at Italy ! Some say that IT takes money to buy one - but with a Price of Cup of coffee !
@@holoholopainen1627es it's true, I'm Italian and I live in Tuscany by the way, but these are houses that needs a lot of repair, maybe they don't have electricity, the roof needs redoing, the walls are broken, the water system is down, and you end up spending 200 thousand euros, and for the same price you can buy a house with all of the above new, plus these homes are usually in some sort of ghost old town, far away and inconvenient, they did it as an effort to repopulate old towns where nobody lives anymore, I always thought it could be good for an eco village project, a group of people with a sustainable project and some money put together and some skill in repairing houses🎉 It would be awesome if more and more people would abandon cities and formed villages and eco villages (with communal economy) The quality of life is so much better❤
One dollar home doesNOT equal LEGAL PERMANENT RESIDENCE fyi.
Definitely you are right in everything you just mentioned here. I was in Houston a couple of times. The first time, l recall trying to “walk” around the neighborhood me and a friend were assigned. Many car drivers just staring at us, the reason; there nobody walks; everybody just drives a car, even to go to buy a pizza... now l live in this lovely country: Spain. I was born in Colombia and know some of the drawbacks of living in that beautiful country.
Thanks for your video. Take good care.
Houston is among the worst urban sprawling cities in the USA..And wow, interesting.. A Colombiano who made it to the USA but prefers to live in Spain..I've met a lot of Latin Americans who prefer Spain of the USA and once you move here it becomes obvious why. Thanks for watching!
You were lucky not to get arrested or worse by some trigger-happy American police officer who found your behaviour "suspicious".
Elliot right on kid, what you're saying about people being lonely here in the States is so correct, but only those that have experience other cultures will be able to understand what you are saying. I have 4 more years to retire and have already bought my home in the Caribbean and I'm gone man where everyone says good morning and seat in the corner bar and have a chat while holding a beer with no worries whatsoever.
Yeah im all alone some by choice but still. I live in US and would be dead if I wasn't a navy veteran
Elliot, greetings from Tunisia here, the Mediterranean is the best.
Thank you for sharing your experience, glad you followed your heart. My fiancé and I have decided to do the same, in November we will be leaving the U.S. to live in Mexico, as he has dual citizenship. Feeling like American culture and the economy has taken a turn for the worse and it’s just not our vibe anymore. We want to work less, travel, have more social connections and enjoy life more, especially at age 50 and 70. May you be well!
Yes!!! I am moving to the Philippines soon and I am so excited to divest myself of my crap and go live my life without a ton of stress that the American Dream causes. To me it’s turning into a nightmare so off we go!! Many safe travels mi amigo!! Si, gracias!!
Loneliness and depression is what I always feel in the US. Every time I leave to the Caribbean or a Latin European country I feel (mentally, emotionally and physically) energized, but soon after I arrive to the US, I start feeling drained and sad and like life is meaningless.
As a New Yorker who has lived all over the world including Spain, it is always so crazy to me how other Americans rave about infrastructure in other places. I never realized how bad it is in most of the country until I see people from the midwest online being midblown by bicycle paths and outdoor seating in restaurants. As a NYer only particular cities/countries in Asia really have ever really shocked me with their infrastructure. Truly amazing how bad it is in the rest of my own country and I never really noticed. I'm also Latina from NY so much of the cultural stuff is normal as well.
Bienvenido entonces caballero, éso es lo que pasa cuando te pones a recorrer España de norte a sur 😉. La calidad de vida en España es maravillosa. Puede que no tengamos los sueldos de Alemania, Inglaterra o EEUU, pero lo que dices del clima lo entiendo, viví en Inglaterra años y acabé harto de la lluvia y los días tan deprimentes que hay allí 🤦🏻♂️.
El modo en que vivimos los hispanos, Españoles e Hispanoamericanos es único, y lo mismo verás en Italia y en Grecia, que son nuestros primos hermanos, encontrarás la misma cultura y modo de vida. La gente que vive aquí no se da cuenta del tesoro que tiene. España está llena de pueblos que te encontrarás un mundo entero. Muy bienvenido entonces caballero, es un placer tenerte con nosotros. Por cierto, eso que dices de estar atrapado en un ciclo de deuda es totalmente cierto, especialmente el Nihilismo del que hablas también nos va llegando aquí por "contagio'. Somos muy de imitar lo malo de los demás, aunque aquí aún tenemos una cultura católica y mediterránea que nos salva de ése nihilismo, y que cada vez más desechamos, tiene que venir alguien de fuera para hacernos valorar lo que tenemos. En cada vídeo que veo de ti me caes cada vez mejor! Que encuentres la felicidad aquí amigo 🇪🇸
GrCiS amigo
Lo malo de España es que los sueldos están planchados a 1500 Euros, es el colmo que un delivery (uber eats) , gane lo mismo que un ingeniero... eso los españoles lo ven como injusto y por eso se van...
El título del video lo veo drástico, esta muy bien que quieras enriquecer tu vida en España y en otros lugares o como bien dices después de aprender español quieras tener una doble vida pero lo normal es que también quieras regresar a temporadas a EE.UU. eres norteamericano y allí se enseña patriotismo y lealtad absoluta al país. Eres un urbanita Elliot, yo te traía una temporada a vivir a la España vaciada y muerto de aburrimiento querrías volver a EE.UU.
It's not just Italy and Greece, there's also Portugal, southern France and Croatia
I really enjoyed this video. I have been travelling outside the United States on and off for a few years now and wondering whether to leave for good and a better life. I've been to South east Asia, and I'm currently in Oaxaca city, Mexico. I got stuck in Laos during the plandemic and it was the best thing that ever happened to me. It made me realize that I could live outside the United States in a foreign country and actually live a better life. I can relate to a lot of what you are saying about the USA. I have lived in California for most of the past 30 years and seen it go from a nice place to live to being totally unlivable (I am actually disabled, and homeless in the USA living in my truck). I will be heading back there in a week after spending 4 months in Mexico, and I am going to downsize my belongings and I'm thinking of moving back to Ireland where I grew up. I was born in the USA, but grew up in Ireland, a very fortunate blessing, I have American and Irish/European citizenship. There is a lot to love about the USA, but I feel that there is a lot lacking also and the current political and financial situation is very dangerous in my opinion.
You may qualify for Irish Pension...and Benefits/money in Ireland...so it would be more affordable..to live..
Well set out!
The sad part about having a US passport is that one will have to file US tax and FBAR regardless of where you live. It’s just absurd. It’s just greed.
Good pick. Málaga is my favorite Spanish city.
And if you don't? Do they arrest you when you re-enter the country?
That's my question too.
Well it can be a possibility. According to IRS (US tax agency), “The Failure to File Penalty is 5% of the unpaid taxes for each month or part of a month that a tax return is late. The penalty won't exceed 25% of your unpaid taxes.”
According to IRS, any action taken to evade the assessment of a tax, such as filing a fraudulent return, can land you in prison for 5 years. Failure to File a Return: Failing to file a return can land you in jail for one year, for each year you didn't file.
The only two countries in the world that tax their citizens (as well as permanent residents aka green card holders) regardless of where they live are the US and Eritrea. It’s just absurd. IRS is just greedy.
One thing I noticed in your video is that I did not see one person staring at their phone, which is very refreshing.
My daughter (same age as you) is currently working as an Auxiliare (like you) in Madrid and has also been over there for about 2 1/2 years. But the coincidences don't end there. On one of her visits back to the States, she intimated that she didn't want to move back to the U.S. and gave almost every one of the same reasons you counted down in your video. At first, I admit, I didn't understand and I was somewhat perplexed, but after listening to her, it made such sense and she made me see the gritty reality--as expressed in your video. Her biggest reason not to move back was the comparison of the cost of living. You brought up the health insurance issue, and she mentioned as an example the cost of food being higher in the U.S. and having to finance and own a car in most places in the U.S.--all expenses she dreaded if she moved back home. Thank goodness you both have realized so young your expat advantages, so that you can enjoy more of your lives!
Hello Gillian thanks for understanding and resonating with this video. One key thing about doing this is that I can't just pretend I'm on vacation and then move back to the US and hope I can magically find a job or something. The aux program is a temporary entry.. We have to find a way to stay longer whether that's becoming a freelancer, finding a partner, etc. It's crucial we still develop skills because the world doesn't care that we're happy in Spain or the US.. At the en of the day some of the same rules apply anywhere.. We have to find a way to put bread on the table. Thanksf or watching :D
Sometimes - Your FIRST travel - abroad IS The Most Scary ! Do I manage - Do They LIKE ME ? Do They speak My Language ? How IS The Food - and IS The Water - any Good ?
@@holoholopainen1627as an immigrant you should learn their language, Not the other way around.
If the like you? Learn the culture, the traditions...
@@annicaesplund6613 If You Have never been anywhere - You Dont even know what speaking an another language means ! Most People are like this - but in Europe We know - that neighbours speak something else !
These are all good points but it only works for them ONLY because of the US passport. It not the same for locals. Hence the immigration towards the US and not the other way around.
Security is another important reason to move to Spain. Level of crime is much lower than in US and definitively than in Latin America.
Yes, that is so true!
You're right, but because the State, here, is criminal, itself.
LATAM countries have higher criminal levels, but I know a couple of gringos and they love live here(Medellín Colombia), They like the people a lot, women, weather, lower prices, and the little bit of chaos this countries have. As for crime, You only get mugged if You give them the chance. Cheers
@@vlasov18 Im in Valencia, and i know people here who own property in Columbia and are moving over there with their wives.
Latin America is one dimensional and backwards . Europe is only place on this shite planet.
I really agree with all your points! I am from Washington / California, and just got my residency here in Spain, living in Sevilla. I LOVE your reasons and agree with them all, that is why I am here too. Well said!
Me ha encantado tu exposición, tu cabeza está muy bien amueblada y estás descubriendo lo q realmente quieres
en tu vida. España es un país acogedor y con muchos valores humanos.
Te deseo q seas feliz entre nosotros.
Hi! Elliot, Great video, very insightful! I have become so disillusioned regarding the totally corrupt US government and how they make life so hard for so many. Why everyone is not in the streets in outrage is so puzzling to me. I am 70 y/o and was lucky to live here at a time when things were affordable and families were able to live on just one income. I worry for the future of the young people here who have absolutely no support systems and more and more of them have to live at home past 30 because of college debt. Even at my age I am contemplating living anywhere but here! Unlike me you've learned what is really important in life at such an early age. Enjoy it!!
You lived in the US during the golden years. If I was born in the 50s i probably wouldn't be living this life, unless I read Enrnest Hemingway's books of course :D
Yes, Elliott, the 50's (and even 60's) were the golden years in the USA. I wish I would've been an teenager back then!
I really enjoyed this, Elliot! I moved 4 years ago. Went back and was blown away by the price of a 12" cheesesteak at $25!!! Quality of life, healthcare and FOOD is so much better in South America. The amerikan dream is dead
I " moved".... HILARIOUS...... with my partner together as Dutch citizens with 40 years added education , still no way to stay longer than 3 months in snotty N. America.....are you all naive , overstayers , illegals or just in a dark circuit?????
That dream only features in Pampers commercials. In Europe people are not so naive , fortunately. And YES we drive and need cars irrespective.
Thank you for touching on the nihilism and existentialism. Tons of young adults/college grads think about this stuff back in the states, and sometimes a change is the best way to help with it.
I think most humans go through something like this unless you’re really grounded and find the things you like/want to pursue from a young age, which is rare. Anyways, I remember feeling very empty and and always “wondering” during my early 20s.. but every time I traveled and put myself in a foreign environment where I had to speak Spanish and have raw travel experiences, I felt ALIVE! Now, living in Spain is like one big life learning experience that’s more sustainable. Now I’m pursuing other languages too, like Portuguese currently.
Big reasons why I've been learning Spanish the last 2 years and building myself up to be financially stable, mature enough and ready for this move. Your video has definitely helped solidify my goal to move to Spain. Not going to name all the bad things but USA is falling apart socially. After 33 years it's time for a fresh start. Thanks for the video!
on WHAT LEGAL BASIS will you be permanent resident??????????
Elliot sabes que siempre has sido bienvenido aquí
Sin buscarlo te has convertido en un gran embajador de España en Estados Unidos
Tu amor por España y tu interés por aprender más y más tengo que decirte que por mi parte y creo que puedo hablar por mucha más gente a ti se te puede considerar un español más con pleno derecho
I agree!
totalmente de acuerdo! 👍
Una admiration no merecida de Su parte demasiado amena.
If I was a young woman again, there would be no doubt about leaving the US. However, I am old and have a lot of family responsibilities (and debt) and it is not feasible. So I say go when you can when you are young and experience a different way of living than the US. Even if you come back, it will be an invaluable experience.
I wish you well and happy safe traveling in Europe. I've been living in Germany since 93' thru US Army, married a German back in 96', ETS in 97' been living here ever since there after, raising 3 kids together (Frau und ich) in Bavaria. I flew back to the Jersey Shore last summer of 2022, my first time in over 12 plus years visiting family and friends who I grew up with. I felt so lost. Prost und schöne Grüße aus Bayern.
Vancouver and Toronto are very walkable. But also very sprawling. However, I agree. When I first moved to Texas the fact that people were not walking downtown was something I noticed. I am looking forward to an escape!
But southern Ontario is awful watch the channel NOT JUST BIKES episode "Business Parks Suck (but they don't have to)".
The Province of Ontario has the worst amount of poisonous US influence. Instead of being more like the rest of the British Commonwealth, Ontario has really been ruined by US style suburban sprawl and the dependence on autos.
Thank you for posting this Elliot. I have two sons about your age and I've shared your video with them. I am impressed with how thoughtful you are and how open to new experiences. Clearly, you have given this great thought and I respect your reasoning. Loneliness is a problem in the US and I sometimes wonder if a lot of our social ills can be cured by this daily connection found in Spain but so lacking, so isolated, in the US. My husband and I retired to Spain during the pandemic and we have not regretted it for many of the reasons you list. Good luck to you. Saludos desde Asturias.
on WHAT LEGAL BASIS are you in Eurooe , or just because you think illegal will do for now??????
@@geertstroy, we asked the Spanish government for permission, and they requested a large number of documents and legal proofs (financial security, medical coverage, police reports, marriage documents, etc.)that we are safe to allow to live here. After examining our documents, the government allowed us to live here subject to time limits whereby we have to renew and await review and continued approval. We also pay taxes to Spain while we live here. We are very happy that Spain allows us to live here. It is a beautiful, kind country full of wonderful people. We are staying on what is known as a non-lucrative visa, i.e., we are not allowed to work and we do not take the jobs of any Spanish citizens. We consider this not a right, but a privilege that Spain is kind enough to make available.
As a Spaniard that grew up in the US, my heart is split between the 2 countries. I wish more Americans would move over. Maybe not permanently, but perhaps a year or two. Thank you Elliott for bridging the 2 countries.
Hello Oliver, what state did you grow up in?
@@AdventureElliot Texas. Although I would have loved to be somewhere up north. Not fond of the heat XD
@@anonimato1987 man you’re mundial.. from the lands of Tejas to the Iberian Peninsula and now the plains of Deutschland !! See, you’re a world citizen which is why you understand this video.
Definitely not permanently or Europe would be one just like American. Nooo
Que alegria ver cómo disfrutas y eres feliz en mi país. La verdad es que España es un país maravilloso, y a veces los que llevamos aquí toda la vida no lo valoramos hasta que no viajamos fuera. Creo que te ha faltado poner en el número 11 la comida 😀. Creo que España es uno de los países del mundo donde mejor se come.
Bueno.. La comida es una maravilla pero solo un bono extra jaja.. Yo puse comide dentro de la parte de la parte de la vida social y las terrazas y todo jaja.. Gracias amigo.
@Mongoose1981 en café puede que si, en comida va a ser que no
@Mongoose1981 tu poco has comido en España, no digo que en Portugal se coma mal, pero en España hay una variedad de comida asombrosa.
@Mongoose1981 variedad cultural?
Lo dicho no conoces España. Con todos mis respetos a Portugal.
Que me apetece mucho conocerlo.
@@lauteilatu5325 Tienes razón, va a ser que no en la comida porque ellos tienen cuatro platos y todo gira en torno al pescado "grelado", patatas cocidas, guisos aburridos y pasteis de nata. Ahí se acaba todo; su cocina es tristona y poco imaginativa.
Reason #1a that I want to leave the US: The growing fascism in this country. It is getting truly insane. Reason #1b: It is only the middle of April and we have already had about 150 mass shootings. That too is insane. Maybe those are two subjects Elliot doesn't want to bring up but, for me anyway, they are the elephants in the room.
Especially school shootings. I don’t want to have kids in the US.
I couldn't agree with you more Elliot! I am American living permanently in a pueblo in the Andalucían mountains and I love it! All your reasons are valid. I would add the natural world here is very much better than in the USA. I love the mountains here. Driving is a joy too with no traffic, good roads and stunning vistas. I can live easily on less than $1,000 a month. Social life is great. I'm never going back to the USA. I've been here several years and it keeps getting better. Un saludo!
Hello Marr, I've seen you here before. The nature and geography is astrounding but it's often hard to get there because it's so spread out. Here i've got mountains right nearby and I don't have to pay an arm or a leg to live in a place like Colororado. And living on 1,000 a month is incomprehensible to Americans in the US, LOL.. But you're right, it's not hard at all!
@@AdventureElliot I was in Colorado a few years ago. Yes, it was beautiful but just as you say, it was not as accessible as the mountains here. I have mountain trails right outside my door. I can roam the pine forests freely with no trails needed. My pueblo has courses on how to cook local fruits and vegetables which I can pick myself on wild lands. People care about the wild plants and recognizing them. Hiking and camping is just what we do, it's not only for tree huggers or 'nature lovers'. We're all nature lovers here.
Genial Elliot, agree with you about the reasons but , you know, many of us have the idea of living in the USA that we see on movies...and it demonstrates that traveling is the only way to really know a country ,a culture...great video!!!
Lots of the things in the movies are TRUE, but not all. Your quality of life really depends on your specific situation in the United States, and that obviously varies a lot since it's a huge country with a huge population. I'm gonna make a video on the things I DO like of the United States. I don't hate my country at all.. I carry the USA with me everywhere I go. Howevever, I'm a global citizen now. I'm a "hispano" and I'm happy with my life here and in Spanish. Take care capitan!
Thank you for come back 😊
Great video and info. Thanks for sharing!!!
Se agradece que no uses el eufemismo de expat, tan común entre anglosajones. Emigrar no tiene nada de vergonzoso.
Gracias por las reflexiones y el paseo por Málaga.
Al final, soy imigrante.. Muchos que usan el termino expat no se que significa y que fue un invento por americanos y canadienses y ingleses para la genta rica y blanca y los imigrantes son "diferentes" pero no es así
@@AdventureElliot Yo entiendo que expat es cuando tu empresa te traslada a otro pais a trabajar.
Pero ya se usa para dar prestigio, es mas bonito expat que inmigrant.
En latinoamerica ese eufemismo lo llamamos "apátrida desclasado" o "vendepatria"... al que se va!
@@AdventureElliot expat son traidores a la patria.
Expatriado es a inmigrante lo que minimalista es a pobre 😉
I sold everything 10 years ago to teach English around the world. I've been to 10 countries so far and I've fallen in love with Latin America (Mexico specifically) and SE Asia (Thailand). I haven't decided where -- or when -- I will settle down again. I'm enjoying my minimalist life and have added "professional house and pet sitter", vacation property manager", and "freelance editor and writer" to my CV over the last decade. I've taken courses online in various subjects and I've become quite good at Spanish by immersing myself in the country and culture. I'm currently in Mexico and heading back to the US for 10 weeks to get cold weather clothes and do legal things, then I'm off to Spain and Morocco for the remainder of 2023 and the first part of 2024. I'm housesitting, teaching English, and volunteering on the Camino at an alberge. Never settle for society's expectations! Love your video.
Seems like you are living a happy life Tammy. I dream of doing as you do, I haven't quite figured it out yet.
Hello! I thoroughly enjoyed your video. I‘m a fellow US expat whose jourey lead him to a different land: Japan.
What you say about health care resonates so true; I was bewildered as I fretted over a serious injury I incurred, with doctors, nurses and friends alike telling me, “What are you so worried about? Just get better! It‘s all taken care of!“
As for the making friends thing, it’s amazing how you can meet new friends when you know and respect the culture. I‘m married, been living here 25 years, and met my wife at a summer festival of which I was an official participant!
Thank you for sharing your wise, heart-warming story.
Brilliantly explained! I wish you well in your life adventure! 👍
So inspiring Elliot, makes me think twice about what life is really about.
Well it's' different for us all. Some people are living their dream in the US and never would think about leaving. Its not that I hate the US, it's that once I traveled abroad it was like starting a new addiction and I couldn't just stay in the US and be satisfied anymore.
Elliot of 28 years entitlement parading through a country he has no legal residency KNOWS IT ALL... HILARIOUS how naive Americans can react. Myself European Dutch tell you how skewed and delusional this young man is flogging his clickbait. Americans have made hell out of a wonderful place , but easily look beyond ingrained flaws in my Europe out of despair....OK , right now , always would live in Europe , but REALISTICALLY.
Elliot guapiisiiimoooo, tú siempre aquí...besazos desde La Axarquia!!! Viva Málaga!!!!
Dude, having lived in both Milwaukee and Madrid; your observations regarding the vibrant culture and nightlife, healthcare, dando un paseo, el clima etc. are spot on. And super-motivating as I plan to return to Spain one day for longer stays after I retire and am no longer a tied to a desk five days a week. I salute your courage to make the move, put your life out there, and give honest feedback about living in Spain. I've shared this video with at least six friends plus my adult children. Un saludo desde Nuevo York.
Glad to see you again Elliot. Good video.
I speak very fluent Spanish and have been to Spain twice and I liked it very much!!!I also spend six years living in Peru(from 2009 to 20
15) and that was a great experience indeed!Unfortunately,I'm stuck living in the States and there's no way around it thus,I miss my former life so much!!!
Awesome Ken.. I feel your pain.. I’ve been there, and I’m doing everything I can to maintain my life abroad which is one of the reasons I started this YT journey
Do You have Internet ?
@@holoholopainen1627What do you mean?
@@The_Soviet_Onion If You Have - watch some One Dollar Homes in Italy ! There are many Cities with No People !
I left the USA 26 years ago for Japan. I agree with you, life is so much easier abroad. I don't need a car here, which is so much better. Cheaper rent here. Better food here. Safer here. I will never go back.
You missed the worst of the USA.. you were there when it was still good, LOL.. enjoy!
WHY do Americans think they dont need a car SUDDENLY.... absurd proposition....just dont take that kitsch serious
@@geertstroy data on cars per capita doesn't lie. Also top ten countries for bikes are places where you can avoid owning a car.
I stumbled onto this video and instantly subscribed. I appreciate the authenticity. I relate to this on many levels. Well done!
Es fantástico encontrar este tipo de reflexiones en CZcams.
Congratulations!
Thanks for sharing your thoughts on living abroad. I agree with your sentiments completely. My wife and I moved from Florida to Madrid last April and are enjoying the change of lifestyle. Fortunately for me, my wife already has Spanish citizenship which made our move much easier. She is originally from Venezuela, but her father was from the Canary Islands.
I am already retired and hope to get my Spanish citizenship this year.
Keep up the good work with your informative videos.
David
Nice to see your from St Peterspurg haha. Spain is a whole other vibe than Florida.. And I'm sur your Venezuelan wife enjoys the cultural and linguistic links just like my girlfriend does. By the way, I'm working on a video about Canary Islanders that migrated from there to the Americas - Texas, Cuba, PR, Venezuela, etc. Stay tuned for that one, you'll like it.
Canary Islands - are GREAT HOLIDAY destination ! Been there - Thanks to sun and friendly People !
@@holoholopainen1627 I’ve got several videos there oh my channel
Muy interesantes tus pensamientos. Los comparto.... lo que has ganado es libertad (sin ataduras del consumismo) y mejor conocimiento de ti mismo. Un éxito que ya tienes en la mochila de viajero incansable. Un abrazo Elliot
Absolutely awesome video! Greatest respect for you - this is renewing my faith that younger folks are going on to do great things!
Great video Elliot I appreciate the info. Thank you. God Bless.
Elliot, me alegro q estés feliz entre nosotros, estés donde estés aquí siempre tendrás tu casa,abrazos.😘🌴🌷🌴🌷👍
Hi Elliot! Thank you for the 10 key insights! The social structure description was an answer to a question I wasn’t even thinking about. Very encouraging! Cheers! Karl
Thanks for your experience
Very good, well thought out!
Que paseo tan agradable nos hemos dado contigo por Málaga. Gracias y un saludo desde Madrid.
I am an American living in the U.K. and nothing beats the NHS.
hahaha the NHS , worst of Europe , apparently good enough for your naivity , because it feels " free"" HILARIOUS.
What a great Video Elliot !!!!!!!!
I am making ready brother. Day by day.
I will see you soon.
Christian.
You are a thoughtful, articulate, and wise young man. Thanks for this particular video. I wish you the best
Thanks for watching!
The spending cycle is such a valid point that I hadn't thought of. An informative and well thought out video as usual Elliot...thank you!
When you have a car, you havge insurance and gas. When you have a house/apartment and other toys, you have extra fees. The list goes on and on. You can still learn to control this, but advertisment in the US is really strong and consumerism is a key part of our culture whether we realize it or not. At the end of the day, the spending cycle is much simpler here: rent, electricity, food, and travel/fun/eating out. That’s part of downsizing and becoming a minimalist. Anyways, I definitely am gonna make a video about this topic.. Thanks for watching and see you soon! We’ve got a lot of cañas and tapas to taste 😋
Y nosotros tan contentos de que estés por aquí Elliot!!!! Saludos!!! Enjoy!!! A pasarlo muy bien!!!!🇪🇦🇺🇸
Great presentation mate! Living in Sydney Australia, soon to move to Barcelona...and l can't wait. All the best to you for making your life happen.
Good list mate. Nicely done.
Awesome video. These are alot of the same reasons why each day I consider moving to Portugal. I have my family and roots there as well but i really just feel much happier there and more free. As soon as i get back to the states , you can feel the negativity and stress that everyone carries, and it’s contagious.
Hey juicebox. Portugal is very similar to Spain and this video definitely applies to that. I loved Porto, btw. Where you from in the US? How did you find this video? Thanks for watching, I appreciate it.
@@AdventureElliot I’m from New Jersey. And yea it’s beautiful but unfortunately I haven’t spent alot of time in the north. Only about 3 days in Porto, 1 day in Braga and a week between Aveiro and the mountains near Viseu. My family is from Caldas da Rainha. I usually bounce around between that area, Lisbon and the Algarve. I already have my PT citizenship. Pre Covid i had alot more money saved and was trying to plan out a small business to open. Then corona put a halt to my plans, now i dont have as much money, probably senough for like a comfortable 2 year head start but I’m 30 I need to have consistent income.
Came across the channel very random lol. I was looking up a soccer player stats. Saw he was from Canary Islands, started looking up stuff on google and youtube about canary islands landscapes and cities, the dialect and accent they speak, etc. then came across 1 of your videos there.
@@juiceboxleal6254 wow what a story.. well Im glad your dream is very well in tact and you’re still only 30. You’ll be there before you know it, but I know how it feels to lack patience. I really want to grow my YT channel by traveling all over the Spanish speaking world and Portuguese as well but life and Covid also halted me. I did a video in Maspalomas Gran Canaria and I unknowingly interviewed a locally famous soccer player who played for Tenerife (back in the day and he beat Real Madrid with a game winning goal). I would also love to go to the Azores soon. Anyways, thanks for commenting on the video. I’m gonna do a video on the origin of the Caribbean spanish accent which comes from the Canary Islands (many Portuguese also migrated there). So many Puerto Ricans, Dominicans, Cubans (who live in NJ ) have the original Canary dialect.. small world!
@@AdventureElliot yea my ex girlfriend is from Dominican Republic. She spoke at a normal pace and more clear than most , i could understand her but alot of dominicans speak super fast and loud with slang it’s hard to keep up with lol. I’m interested in Galician language, it’s pretty much Portuguese vocabulary with a spanish accent. When i move to Portugal I really want to visit Galicia and other areas of Spain. I’ve been to Sevilla but only for a day. I’m gonna be watching through alot of your videos now.
That's awesome I've been looking at Europe too. And my family is from New Jersey as well originally.
You’re a very thoughtful introspective young man for your young age, good for you! I live in NYC and having no car (I do drive though) has made me appreciate public transportation so much that I get irritated and sometimes extremely upset that places outside of NYC don’t have such a reliable transportation system. So I’m with you in terms of not relying on cars and getting around via public transportation. I walk a lot and recently started riding my bike enjoy my surroundings and getting out of the city.
Chicago ranks 2nd after NYC in term public rail and bus transit. You have some lines that run 24/7. Don't need a car in Chicago. LA, Houston etc you do.
Our public transportation is a joke! In many cities, esp Cali, bought up the public transport lines and shut them down so people buy more cars. Sad that politicians were bought and people suffer because of it.
Lol, my comment barely made sense. Car companies bought up public transit to push cars. And cali is not a city. Lol
@@joanstepleton1637 yeah, Detroit was one of the first example of what happened to its street car line especially when you have the more power big 3 car companies there that did this.
gracias Elliot por dar esas claves ,espero que sigas mucho tiempo con nosotros pero si fuera en otro sitio se que lo mas importante que had tenido es tus ganas de integrarte y aprender, suerte y mucho animo para el futuro
Great video. I think It may have given many of us something to think about concerning our own lives.
These Videos Are GREAT - personal short stories - what is and what isnt - important in LIFE ! Like - If You Move - You need to learn The Language - to survive ! Sometimes The Food is different - but many People Can almost eat anything - after They Get Real hungry ! Sometimes eating less is good too and walk more !
Estas 10 razones están muy meditadas y eso es de alguien que ha viajado. El que viaja abre la mente y aprende de otras culturas diferentes con sus cosas buenas o malas, pero es lo que también te lleva a plantearte que es lo que te gusta y lo que no y el que hace a su vez que intentes buscar todo aquello que más te guste unificarlo y encontrar la felicidad. me ha encantado tu video. saludos
I agree with all 10. I love walking cities. I forgot how beautiful Malaga is. I only spent a night there as I was traveling north from Morocco and Algeria. I also started my travels at 18 to Mexico. A bunch of my friends were going to go for Thanksgiving but when it came down to it not one of them went. I went by myself and though I had problems, the experiences of traveling alone far outweighed the problems you run into. Most of my travels I have done by myself.
Hello friend. I’m glad you resonate with this, but I’m not surprised based on the few interactions we’ve had. I would love to sit down and chat with you one day and just listen to stories and if I get lucky, we could do a collaboration. :D
@@AdventureElliot That would be interesting and I would very much like that!
Great video!
Really well said Elliot, everything you're saying really resonates with me and I can't agree more! Moving abroad isn't for everyone, but I think the reasons you stated really well articulated how I feel as well. Enjoying your youtube channel today, lol -- after I just flew back from Spain this morning to the Netherlands. Will keep checking back in for more videos. Cheers!
Como me alegro que hayas encontrado tu sitio y tu paz en tu vida, y que no cambie nunca!!!🤗
Yankee go home
I'm totally with you Elliot. Things are too expensive back home like health care for one. I left and don't plan on returning any time soon.
Ask yourself this: no one wants to be poor, but if you're gonna be tight on $$, where would you rather be? Europe or USA? Also, you can easily live in Latin America on a social security budget.. That's not my plan in life, but it's just food for thought.
Are ALL STATES - as expensive ?
@@holoholopainen1627 there are still a few affordable states.. however, the cheapest states are still more expensive than renting anywhere in Spain for example
@@holoholopainen1627 Most states cost more than Wisconsin. California and New York are much higher.
@@holoholopainen1627 What they don't tell us is that US might be expensive but the minimum wage is also quite high compared to countries where life is not expensive.
Great video! Subscribed 🌸
Love it Elliot! Was great listening to you and looking at the beautiful, familiar streets of Málaga
Thanks mate. It would be an interesting thing so see about you and Israel on your podcast
@@AdventureElliot yeah man I considered it even on my main channel cus I know it will get views lol
Hola Elliott. Totalmente de acuerdo contigo en todos los puntos. Solo cuando has vivido unos años fuera de España, como es nuestro caso, que realmente valoras lo bien que se vive aquí. La calidad de vida es extraordinaria y más en el sur donde tú estás.
absolutely loved the walking tour of the city I want to move to. Me encanta Malaga! 💜hoping to move next year as I have been in the American rat race and just retired, woo hoo!! but must sell the house in order to move and there are things we need to do to said house before we can sell. health care is at the top of the list for me along with cost of living. and oh yea, I'm sick to death of Minnesota winters! I really enjoyed hearing your 10 reasons and your explanations. Thanks for sharing.
thanks so much for making this dude. really well articulated and a well-made video
No problem bro
Hey Elliot Im a younger American as well who just moved abroad I can relate to pretty much everything you mentioned. Being able to create new experiences and gain a different perspective on life is a privilege! 💫
Brother Elliot. There are so many things I have to learn from the perspectives you brought up in this video. It's always complicated and hard to get out from a position once we achieve one or settle down in one. The idea of minimalism is always the key to narrow ourselves down into a core of what we really want to focus on. As living in Japan, I can agree on so many directions of what you've been thinking.
HIIIIROOO! So nice to see you in my comment section. I didn’t realize you follow my videos. Man, I miss you a lot, Bro! Did you see the Mexico photo? Hahahaha. For me minimalism is so important because it eliminates a lot of unnecessary external stress. It allows us to focus on things that are important like relationships, mindfulness, educating ourselves, etc. I hope you are well my friend.
Es lógico lo que dices, las infraestructuras, la sociabilidad, la cuestión económica y la atención sanitaria...a mí también me parece definitivo la historia, la cultura, los monumentos, la belleza de la arquitectura, los paisajes...
Thank you for the encouraging words that can help anyone with the "stuck" state of mind that are young and want to be in the state of awaking and literally LIVE life ..not just survive. Stay safe friend and blessing
Great video, very thoughtful and to the point. Quite spiritual, in fact. Good luck in your further explorations
Thank you Derek. Where are you watching from?
@@AdventureElliot UK - South London.
Good story and you are very mature for your age. You didn't fall into the trap that many digital nomads fall into: living in a bubble with only other digital nomads with the same background and language. You've connected with the language and culture where you live and with the people around you. You found a treasure at young age, where others have to fight for a live long en many even will not find it. Good luck with the rest of your life and don't forget: you are young, don't sit still and be open for all things, planned but mostly unplanned, that presents itselve to you through life. Best regards from Switzerland.
I love your point of views, I mostly agree with all of them, except the ones related to USA as I m not a citizen. I moved to Spain 18 years ago and your comments are really accurate with what I think, you are definitely a wise person being so young. Keep on!
Great video! I'm a lifelong Milwaukee resident myself who is seriously considering living abroad, at least temporarily. Enjoy your travels!