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@goanddogood 2 сағат бұрын
The boutique mentioned in the video in Tenerife is @merachikiboutique in Garachico
@goanddogood 2 сағат бұрын
As always, if you want to move to Spain and you aren’t where to start, reach out to me through Calendly or through my course : all links in my bio!
@jesusfernandezgarcia9449 2 күн бұрын
Well, verbs are complicated, but if you are talking to young people, knowing 200 words is enough, however if you are going to deal with the administration, bring Google, AI, and several lawyers...
@goanddogood Күн бұрын
Hehe
@docmonro322 3 күн бұрын
First of all, welcome to Spain and God be with you. Now: "Non-denominational", is just another disguise of protestantism, and protetantism with the three different monsters-ideologies it engendered (Liberalism, socialism and nationalism) is just what destroyed Spain. There´s not a single anglo-saxon protestant book from the XVII century ahead that don´t talk lies about Spain, talk exactly what the protestants anglo-saxons were doing in the north of America: exterminating indians, and encouraging white supremacism, protestant ethic of work (Work till you die), and no wonder, since Spain was the main sword against protestant heresy in the XVI century. Hopefully, one day we´ll be back to mediterranean catholic culture, to practice charity, siesta, mixing with other cultures, love inmigrants, and fight peacefully for the only true holy and apostolic church.
@jesusfernandezgarcia9449 4 күн бұрын
As other people have explained to you, in Spain, for centuries, the presence of religion in the lives of citizens was omnipresent and exerted an influence that was not always positive because it was exercised as a political power, something that did not happen in the United States, where economic power is the dominant force. Under the Franco dictatorship, the Catholic religion was imposed to such an extent that when democracy arrived, there was a movement of rejection by society and that young people have continued. Of course, the church has done good things, and its social work with the disadvantaged is important, but it is true that it does not achieve a good connection with the current world and if you relate to the Catholic world, you immediately become suspected of being a supporter of the dictatorship, the extreme right, fascism or whatever you want to call it. Naturally this is not true, but there are certain groups of that thought. In the end, in Spain, thanks to our stupid politicians, no matter which party, the civil war, older than the Second World War, has not yet been buried. Besides, there has always been something anticlerical about the Spanish people, as can be seen in all their literature. There are good historians in English who will certainly inform you better than these comments, which, at least in my case, I did not take as something truly indisputable.
@Hyponakte 3 күн бұрын
Kind of. Young people abandoned the Church in the late 1950s and during the 1960s and 1970s. By the mid 1960s the church-going was quite low and those young people who were overly Christian were social outcasts. Religion was not imposed in the reality of the private life of Spaniards during Franco's time, and it was during the last 15 years of his life when everything collapsed. Actually, even the Catholic church rejected Franco's regime quite actively since the Vatican II in 1962.
@goanddogood 3 күн бұрын
Thank you for sharing!
@goanddogood 3 күн бұрын
Thank you for sharing!
@miguelsalas8460 5 күн бұрын
Meg, you'll see... the integrity and the core of the inheritance Jesus left for us to sustain and strengthen and make grow and mature our faith, hope and love while we are in this exile is deposited only in the Catholic Church. To despise it is to despise Jesus and His gracious present He left for us His lovers. All those "denominational" and "non denominational" "ministries" are all branches of Protestantism. Now, the birth of Protestantism was not a "Reform of the Church", as protestants claim, but a rebelion against the core and authenticity of Christianity which is found only in Catholicism, as I said. Its diffusion was not due to the spiritual factor but to the political, social and economic interests of the German Princes who used Luther's ideas to rebel and free themselves from the authority of the Pope in order to appropriate all the enormous riches that the Church had in their lands and take away the authority the Pope had over their populations so they could keep it for themselves. Thus this doctrine was established and disseminated for sociopolitical, that is, human, reasons, so that the divine factor was almost completely lost from sight. Protestantism and all its branches are too human, minimally divine or lacking the divine element entirely no matter how much they say "Oh Lord! Oh Lord!". There is no way to participate of the Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity of Christ but through the Eucharist and our only access to it is through apostolic priesthood: only the catholic priest can consecrate the bread and the wine for them to become the Flesh and the Blood of the living Jesus, and only through that participation can we be part of the Mystical Body of Christ, which is one of the names belonging to the Catholic Church only. You talk a lot about "Bible studies", consider that we christians do not adore a book neither are we under the laws of the Old Testament, we are not even under any letter of the whole Bible. Jesus is not interested in the "letter" or literality of the Scriptures but in that we grasp and assimilate the spirit of His message. He teaches us to adore God "in spirit and in truth", not in literality. The Father is Spirit, Jesus is the Truth, and the Holy Spirit is the One that allows us to understand it. May God bless you and your family.
@goanddogood 5 күн бұрын
Totally agree with your definitions of Jesus, God and the Holy Spirit - thanks for sharing! We aren’t concerned about religion, we’re concerned about the relationship with Jesus most!
@Roque-Cachamuiña-gs1wd 5 күн бұрын
Europe is fortunately a less religious and more secular and even atheistic society than America. In Europe, for historical reasons, religious freedom has been configured as the freedom to believe or not believe in God, while in America religious freedom is seen more as the freedom to profess one belief or another. Here and in Europe in general, the phenomenon of televangelists that occurs in the United States is unthinkable. We often forget that the United States was founded by religious extremists who were expelled from England and other European countries, not for their religious ideas, but for their intransigence with the ideas of others. Much has been said about the persecution of the Spanish Inquisition, but this did not have a religious sense as much as a political one, since the "Protestant" was persecuted more for being a political enemy of the Spanish monarchy than for being a heretic. There is hardly any mention of the persecution of Catholics in Protestant countries and even massacres, such as those of Irish Catholics at the hands of Cromwell's troops. Until relatively recently, there was also discrimination against them in the United States. On the other hand, it is also curious that the reformist churches that were created to end the temporal power of the Papacy, in the end became national churches, whose highest authority passed from the Pope to the King. After the Second Vatican Council, the Catholic Church entered a period of modernization that led it to adopt progressive policies in many aspects, especially with regard to the distribution of wealth and social and labor rights. A clear example are the Jesuits, who went from being the spearhead of the most traditional Catholicism to being the standard-bearers of liberation theology. It has been this progressivism of the Catholic Church that is the reason why the United States encouraged the growth of evangelical churches in Latin America, churches much more reactionary and antisocial than the Catholic Church. It is very curious how the most conservative branches of Catholicism, such as Opus Dei, the Legionaries of Christ, the Kikos, Communion and Tradition, etc., have copied the methods and even part of the discourse, especially in relation to social and economic rights and moral issues, from the evangelical churches. The evangelical churches today are a bastion of the most right-wing forces in all of America and it is very possible that this phenomenon is also occurring in Spain due to the strong Latin American immigration, since we must not forget that in those countries where the message of the evangelical churches has had the greatest impact, because it has also been where the focus has been most, it is on the poorest classes in those countries, which are also the ones that emigrate the most.
@goanddogood 5 күн бұрын
Thank you for sharing the history behind this! I appreciate it is so much! All I care about is having a relationship with Jesus, not a religion.
@JR-yo1fu 6 күн бұрын
I'm a Christian in Spain, living in 3Cantos. I consider myself Christian and I love the heritage of the Christianity. But I haven't attended a mass since 25 years ago. I think that 80% of the country is like me.
@goanddogood 6 күн бұрын
I would say your assessment is spot on here in Spain. I think the Christianity here in Spain is more of background/heritage of being raised in Spain than say, a daily relationship with Jesus like in some non-denominational sectors of Christianity. We have met some wonderful Catholic families here in Spain.
@janres9540 6 күн бұрын
@@goanddogood Spain is a very secular country, which is why homosexuals can marry, women can go topless on the beach and sexuality is not taboo. Forty years ago, that was unthinkable in Spain. The Catholic Church has had enormous power since the Middle Ages and was an ally of Franco during his 40-year dictatorship. People think that the Church in Spain only brought poverty, backwardness and repression, and after the arrival of democracy in 1975 and entry into the European Union in 1986, the Spanish quickly abandoned all links with Catholicism. Even so, by tradition, there are processions at Easter, Christmas and the day of the Three Kings, especially for small children, but in general, religion in Spain is seen as archaic. I think that there is too much religion in the USA, but I respect that.
@CarlosMunoz-sx7bn 5 күн бұрын
While it's true that the Church in Spain has been a powerful institution throughout history, it's important to recognize the positive contributions it made as well. For instance, during the time of the Inquisition, while civil courts often imposed harsher penalties, the Church tribunals were sometimes more lenient and focused on reconciliation rather than punishment. Historical records show that many accused individuals preferred to be tried by the Inquisition rather than civil courts due to the procedural safeguards and opportunities for appeal. Additionally, the Church was instrumental in preserving knowledge and education during the Middle Ages. Monasteries were centers of learning, where ancient texts were copied and preserved, contributing to the intellectual foundations of Europe. The Church also played a vital role in art, architecture, and culture, commissioning works that remain treasures of human history. Charity and social welfare were other areas where the Church excelled. Religious orders established hospitals, orphanages, and schools, providing care and education to the most vulnerable members of society. These efforts laid the groundwork for many modern social services. While the Church's influence has waned in modern Spain, its historical role is complex and cannot be reduced to just repression or backwardness. It also fostered unity, education, and cultural achievements that shaped Spain's identity. @janres9540
@allisonwalder2616 6 күн бұрын
We went to Hillsong in Zurich for a bit and my husband translated into English and it can be really hard if the sermon is fast 🙈 Glad you found something close to home 🤗
@goanddogood 6 күн бұрын
Hehe I’m sure! My favorite line was: here’s the point, the Holy Spirit is telling us….radio silence. Hahahaha ok let’s stand now and worship. I’m like wait ; what? Gaga
@evagalva4122 6 күн бұрын
In Spain and Europe in general, the Christian religion is an increasingly forgotten subject. The United States is a very conservative and religious country. There it is normal to say "God bless America", but if a politician here says "God bless Spain" (or France, or Germany), the voters would take him for an ultraconservative madman and almost no one would vote for him.
@goanddogood 6 күн бұрын
Yes we can definitely see that compared to the U.S. ❤
@goanddogood 6 күн бұрын
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@kevinspriggs7178 9 күн бұрын
Our lab recently needed surgery and it was 380 Euro. Basically the lab costs the vets req for surgery in the states. The 380 included 2 tumors removed, teeth cleaning and 2 follow up vet visits. And yes his pet bath was also 30 euro.
@goanddogood 9 күн бұрын
Wow! What a gift. The vet costs are just so pricey in the U.S.
@mariuszszymoniak6663 10 күн бұрын
Do you know if you can deduct mortgage interest expense, property taxes and management fees against US rental income for Spanish income tax purposes? Also, the treaty does not mean that if you pay taxes in the US, you don't need to pay taxes in Spain, you just get credit for the US taxes and if Spanish taxes are higer, you woudl need to pay the difference to Spain. Thank you!
@goanddogood 9 күн бұрын
Yes exactly thanks for explaining the latter again. I do record any costs of doing business like property tax etc. i use a free system called Fiverr Workplace to help me track all of these. We have both a U.S. and Spain tax accountant who takes a look at everything on both sides. And I think Spain may ask for the total income first without expenses, but then you can apply expenses like that.
@salozinp 11 күн бұрын
Generally, taxes on foreigners who are not from the European Union have significant surcharges in the contributions to the Treasury. Anything that is outside the scope of the EU must be looked at carefully, because the Treasury is implacable, and as a piece of advice, do not try to hide anything from the Treasury, because they are fearsome with the fines for tax evasion.
@goanddogood 10 күн бұрын
Of course ! We have a U.S. and Spain tax accountant even verifying both sides.
@ytodolodemasVal 11 күн бұрын
For the spicy question...I always heard in Spain "good and fresh food does not need ant seasoning beyong salt". Do not trust a restaurant in Spain that over spicies the food...if a beef steak does only have salt you are certain It will be wonderfull...
@goanddogood 11 күн бұрын
Hi! So true. We’ve had delicious and fresh food here in Spain without need for much spice! Our favorite food here is padrón peppers - yum!
@ytodolodemasVal 9 күн бұрын
@goanddogood for example using sauce over pimientos de padrón is a crime in Spain and goes agaisnt at least 3 international, including one convention about biological weapons
@goanddogood 11 күн бұрын
Leave me more questions below that you would ask about our move!
@andreykmtl 17 күн бұрын
Good day Meg and many thanks for the valuable content you provide. I wonder, as Christians, how do you feel about living in mainly secular society Spain is and the atheist worldview it might impose on your boys? P.S. we're a Christian family currently living in Canada and considering move to Spain. Thus, I have many questions on my mind. Kind regards.
@goanddogood 17 күн бұрын
Hi! Thank you so much and so nice to connect. This is a really important topic to us so I’m glad to chat about it. While it’s definitely different than living in a thriving non-denominational Christian area of the U.S., we have found other believers along with a great church. We also have a wonderful Christian school which is why we are here in Madrid, that is in the same network as our U.S. Christian school. I’d love to connect more. Can you email [email protected]?
@solasrelaxation6278 19 күн бұрын
It's really hard in Ireland and the UK as well. I may or may not have cried. Is it hard to open an account in the US or is it a European thing?
@goanddogood 19 күн бұрын
i think it’s a European thing! I swear by N26 - it’s an online account that works in European countries and it’s so easy. We use it now and which I always had it. Please email [email protected] if you need info on it!
@solasrelaxation6278 19 күн бұрын
@goanddogood it's on my to do list to look into it!
@leilaamaral7936 19 күн бұрын
can you share which company you use for renting the car?
@goanddogood 19 күн бұрын
Yes! It’s Astara Move. Highly recommend!
@solasrelaxation6278 20 күн бұрын
I'm not a parent or American, I'm Irish. but I am going to move to North Spain in June and this was really helpful for me! Thanks Meg!
@goanddogood 20 күн бұрын
Im so glad and thanks for sharing! I’ve helped lots of British people too so if you want to send me an email to hop on a call for more info, email [email protected]. I can help you get a bank setup, best contacts for visa etc
@solasrelaxation6278 19 күн бұрын
@goanddogood thank you ❤️
@leilaamaral7936 20 күн бұрын
Thank you for sharing!
@goanddogood 20 күн бұрын
Thank you!
@ESArnau 21 күн бұрын
Move to Andorra before it's too late
@goanddogood 21 күн бұрын
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@cece14444 21 күн бұрын
We are relocating to spain as dual EU American citizens, and our biggest desires to leave are the priceless ones. Safety for my LGBTQ family, and a way to provide some of my vulnerable family with affordable healthcare (even on private plans). We are hoping to bring our american jobs with us as well, so I have a question, how did you bring this up with your companies ? That’s the biggest hurdle for me, i want to make sure I know as much as possible about the implications for them when i make this request. As an EU citizen does that make things easier? Thanks so much for the content ?
@cece14444 21 күн бұрын
*!!
@goanddogood 21 күн бұрын
Hi! How exciting! So happy for you. Best thing we did. We run 3 U.S. LLCs from Spain, one which we started in Spain and two which we had in advance. Send me an email over at [email protected] so we can connect about your individual situation !
@mikeescalona9700 21 күн бұрын
Hi there big fan of your videos!!! very helpful and informative for us that live in USA.... I am moving to Spain soon and we are looking to buy a house near Madrid. Can I ask you since you are been there for a good amount of time already, what areas you think is nice to buy besides Las rosas ( hehe) ? and also if you know any good experienced real state agent/company that we can get in contact with ? blessings for 2025
@goanddogood 21 күн бұрын
Hi Mike! Thank you! So exciting. I have lots of contacts to give to you and can help you with all of the areas. Please send me an email to [email protected]. Thanks!
@mikeescalona9700 21 күн бұрын
@@goanddogood 🙏😊. Thank you so much. I am very grateful. I will email you right this second.
@ytodolodemasVal 22 күн бұрын
0 degrees is melting point of water and 100 is boiling point. Just take those references
@goanddogood 22 күн бұрын
True!
@goanddogood 22 күн бұрын
Here are some links from today: Tax/Visa consultant: prospainconsulting.com/all-types-of-residence-permits/? Move to Spain call: calendly.com/meg-goanddogood/45min Move to Spain course: www.movetospainmom.com
@easyrawlins2392 25 күн бұрын
Nice profession.
@goanddogood 22 күн бұрын
Yes, thanks!!!
@MrsFashionFinds Ай бұрын
Hi, where’s the income requirement link you mentioned?
@goanddogood 21 күн бұрын
Hi! Sorry! Yes they can found on each website search of each visa type because they’re different for all. Here’s the income requirement for the student visa, for example: www.exteriores.gob.es/Consulados/washington/en/ServiciosConsulares/Paginas/Consular/Visado-de-estudios.aspx
@IRunThings Ай бұрын
New subscriber. I have been following you on Instagram and saw that you have a yt channel. I am a Spanish woman living in the US and my husband is American. We just bought an apartment in Madrid because we want to retire there. I was born and raised in Madrid. Living vicariously through you.
@goanddogood Ай бұрын
Awww hi! So glad you’re here! So exciting that you’ve made your way back to Madrid. It’s such a beautiful city - we love it so much!
@tillyrose2632 Ай бұрын
That's because those sink catchers are only supposed to be catching tiny bits of food, that didnt come off while you were scrapping the food scraps into the bin, before putting in the sink. After awhile, even tiny bits of food, can block the drains after time
@goanddogood Ай бұрын
Of course! Dramatizing this because I still prefer garbage disposals and I’ve lived in Spain now into my second year. Not a fan of the sink catcher.
@ryr5330 Ай бұрын
Not scraping your plate before putting in the sink is crazy American work ngl
@davanktheskank Ай бұрын
You can't stand our everyday luxuries
@ryr5330 Ай бұрын
@davanktheskank nah I understand, I live in Canada and we also have garbage disposals, not scraping your plate before putting in the sink is still insane work
@goanddogood Ай бұрын
You’d be appalled at what I put in the dishwasher haha
@gromenhauer7403 Ай бұрын
Spanglish is OK for beginners. At least you can be understood.
@goanddogood Ай бұрын
Working on it!!!
@travelingcpachick Ай бұрын
Yesss! Such a good video Meg and can see this being a resource for so many. Keep em' coming! -Kristin at Gradient Accounting
@goanddogood Ай бұрын
😘😁
@JR-yo1fu Ай бұрын
Great music. Tractor Amarillo is the song that cheers the festivals in the towns when the beer can't do any more.
@goanddogood Ай бұрын
Hehe fun!
@ytodolodemasVal 22 күн бұрын
For the Next video use paquito el chocolatero
@goanddogood Ай бұрын
All contacts are linked in the description on this video!
@antoniogarcialopezvazquez4806 Ай бұрын
Great video, great tips. Thanks a lot. Merry Christmas !!
@goanddogood Ай бұрын
Same to you! 🎄
@PaulWebb-v6l Ай бұрын
I grew up in Greenville, have fond memories, but Madrid is an amazing city. No comparison.
@goanddogood Ай бұрын
Aww yea Greenville is so awesome! But it’s been a great base for us to explore the world here in Madrid!
@sarahvillafuerte9903 Ай бұрын
are dog parks typical? my dog cannot be off leash, she is a runner, but we would still love to let her run around safely
@goanddogood Ай бұрын
No not like typical dog parks in the U.S. but my area of Madrid Spain does have open lots (like where buildings will one day be) that people let their dogs out to run around.
@jaimetorrens9551 Ай бұрын
I glad you are happy here.
@goanddogood Ай бұрын
So kind! Gracias!
@davidsuarez3199 Ай бұрын
Really enjoy your videos by the way!
@goanddogood Ай бұрын
Thank you so much!!
@davidsuarez3199 Ай бұрын
Can you post the link to a car subscription?
@goanddogood Ай бұрын
Yes, It’s: astaramove.com
@goanddogood Ай бұрын
As always, book a call with me here if you want to chat more about city life in Madrid, Spain: calendly.com/meg-goanddogood/45min
@goanddogood Ай бұрын
For more information on Valdeperros, pet care in Madrid, head on Instagram to: instagram.com/valdeperrosmadrid/profilecard/?igsh=MWdyYnZpYWJhN3NqYw==
@orsinivalues Ай бұрын
I love this. As believers did you find a church there?
@goanddogood Ай бұрын
Hiiii! I will be honest and say it’s pretty difficult to find believers in Spain (or Europe in general!). We did end up finding a good American international church here in Madrid but it definitely is a different process than finding a church in the U.S. and the majority of our believer friends here are Americans living here in Spain.
@dustindavidson849 Ай бұрын
Whole piglets….? To…take home and love as pets…🥹
@goanddogood Ай бұрын
I wish I could say yes. Ha
@AhmedRaza-q9m Ай бұрын
More info please 😢
@goanddogood Ай бұрын
Yes! Head to a website like upwork.com. Search for jobs within your skill set and keep applying until you get a lead. Keep following up with that lead. The main thing is that you need to have experience in that specific area of work, like writing, web design, etc.
@antoniogarcialopezvazquez4806 Ай бұрын
Meg, your Spanish is getting better, better and better. When you started speaking Spanish I thought that the whole video was going to be in Spanish, you´re close to speak a perfect Spanish with a beautiful accent from Madrid. We love you all.
@goanddogood Ай бұрын
This is so kind. Seriously. Thank you so much! Poco a poco!
@antoniogarcialopezvazquez4806 Ай бұрын
@@goanddogood You are adorable and you deserve the best. Happy holidays !!
@Chewy9595 Ай бұрын
Hey, my family of 5 from the US are visiting Madrid for a month this summer (mid-Jun to mid-July) as a mini-test run for permanently moving there. Would you be willing to meet up for a coffee or tapas to discuss your experience so far? As a side-note you could use some of the discussion as content for your channel?
@antoniogarcialopezvazquez4806 Ай бұрын
Be welcome to Spain. June is an amazing month in Madrid but July is kind of hot, not scorching hot. Please, rent a place with A/C on July. On june it´s not always needed. Have a nice time here in Spain. Meg is adorable. Good luck.
@goanddogood Ай бұрын
Hi awesome ! Would love to connect. Are you on Instagram and we can chat about the best way to connect? If so I’m under @goanddogood - DM me there. If not you can email [email protected]. Can’t wait to chat!
@salozinp 2 ай бұрын
02:48 Foreigners who are not from member countries of the European Union must pay for private insurance equivalent to public health services. This is done to prevent people who have never contributed to the public health system from using it without contributing. The British have learned this lesson late. When they were members of the European Union and needed medical attention in Spain (or another EU country), they could access public healthcare without a problem. Since Brexit, if they come to live in Spain, like You must pay for private insurance, unless you work legally and contribute to the public system.
@goanddogood 2 ай бұрын
Super interesting - thanks for sharing!
@dollydineshsingh 2 ай бұрын
한국은 최고다