Americans in Valencia's top 3 neighborhoods (Paradise lost?)

[@ANTOANETTA]

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[@Bartrum]

There are only 40k Americans living in Spain according to the latest data available from Spain’s National Statistics Institute (INE) . So I don't think that is enough to say that Americans are ruining Spain. I think it's the short term rentals that are driving up the prices.

[@Lacteagalaxia]

53.000 censados en 2023 y quien sabe si hacen como los ingleses que son muchos mas pero pasan de censarse

[@leonab545]

Like he said sell one home in California, buy ten in Valencia and rent them out nine of them. That will certainly have a compound effect

[@Bartrum]

@@leonab545 nice straw man argument 👏👏👏

[@leonab545]

@@Bartrum Just supporting what you said about short term rentals. It’s not just Americans it’s anyone with that mentality. And if it’s mostly Americans doing that then I can see what they mean, perhaps people are seeing the beginnings of what’s to come, if it’s continued in that trajectory. It will be a repeat of other hot spots. Again, I doubt it’s just the Americans. There has to be a balance. Of course the local governments can help ensure that balance.

[@mariaisabelmedina7149]

Gentrification is not just from Americans, is any immigrant (or fancily self called expats) who highly contribute to higher cost of living, pushing out locals from their own hometowns.

[@emilyb6166]

This was such a special video hearing different perspectives from different neighborhoods! Also I couldn't stop giggling at your editing flashing back to your muddy stumble in Turia hahaha. You're a gem! 💎

[@sportsfreundberlin]

Ruining Valencia? At least we know what has happened to Lisbon. The locals get priced out. Let's hope this won't happen to Valencia.

[@bsmith6646]

It will. As happened in Barcelona, Hence the push back by locals. And I say as an Englishman, we've been driving up prices In cities all over Spain for years

[@ohenryable]

@@bsmith6646 Thank you. Yes, that's called "gentrification". And we feel it. Let's hope it stops here, that would be nice.

[@bsmith6646]

@@ohenryable Yep. I don't need to go very far for examples of gentrified areas. I'm from East London, plenty of areas you wouldn't of been seen in unless you wanted to he shot or stabbed and now you can't move for a Cat Cafe or hipster pizza place

[@ohenryable]

@@bsmith6646 I live in Bromley, close to Lewisham. Valencian, but expat in my own land. I can see how my city is changing and following the path of Barcelona, luckily not London yet, I know very well what you are talking about. But even the petty and violent crime in Barcelona (it used to be a very safe city) is something we have never seen in Valencia .... yet!. I can see it coming. That and other things I disagree about, as for example bringing the EEUU racial or woke problems to Valencia. I wish every expat had your perspective, sadly they don't realize and just create issues in Valencia that we never had before.

[@timschmitt7550]

@@ohenryable Yes, indeed I also hope Americans are not brining their divisive identity politics and wokeness culture over to Spain.

[@armandodiaz3485]

Could it possibly be investors who come in and purchase the properties and then raise the rents??

[@Miism737-pe2sw]

As a future expat I believe all what it takes is to respect the rules,the law,and the social and cultural aspects of the society good job hello from Florida

[@mrsdarcy306]

Let's hope so

[@solveigsolveig2249]

All It takes is not being an expat so you don't contribute to the problem.

[@antoniolopezlopez4236]

One problem is "taxes". Many foreigners are moving here but they dont want to pay taxes here. So at the end they are somehow getting benefits of the public services; Health, spaces, security, transport.... but they are not contributing to it. It's like, at the end, we spaniards must support the services but the foreigners will just enjoy it. That´s not really fair.

[@katbar6066]

and...... don't keep comparing everything to the US. It bugs the bejesus out of me when you see Americans buying/renting apartments and they whine because the rooms are too small, they are overlooked, there is no garden and they are looking at apartments in the middle of a city. What do you expect?

[@Newbie.MK7]

@@solveigsolveig2249 I hope you still live were you were born or moved to a different city in YOUR country. ;)

[@hectorgomez2153]

Lovely to be again in one of your videos! Really interesting to hear the different points of views. Keep up this amazing videos! ✨🫶🏽

[@polymath9965]

Great interviews in the neighborhoods. Thanks for the great work!😊

[@ANTOANETTA]

Happy you liked it

[@timschmitt7550]

A serious problem with Americans coming to Spain is that they drive up the housing prices, in particular for rented apartments. Remember that salaries are very low in Spain compared to the USA. So yes, the increasing influx of Americans is negative for the local community imho (except of course for those locals who live off tourists and expats).

[@ANTOANETTA]

Thank you for your comment. For me was interesting to explore this issue. It is debatable if global economy is driving prices up… and I think the whole world is reshaping.

[@timschmitt7550]

@@ANTOANETTA Yes, I just wanted to point out that this development can be negative for locals who have to pay rent and live off a regular job in Spain, which usually pays little (in Madrid and Barcelona not quite as bad as in Valencia). I believe that most Americans who move to Spain come with a nicely filled bank account, which they have previously earned by working in the high-paying US economy. I can understand those that now want to enjoy life in the sunny and, compared to the USA, still relatively inexpensive Spain, but as I said this gentrification process also has losers.

[@AvFenix55]

Prices were already rising whether Americans came or not. A few hundred Americans coming to a city with 800,000 inhabitants has no impact. The city is home to many people from different parts of Europe, especially from the EU. The problem is not that people come from outside to live, but what you have to ask yourself is why there are builders who are 2 years late to be given a building permit to build, or because the government passes laws that discourage owners to put their properties for rent.

[@lauramartin-bk9nr]

@@AvFenix55 Exactly.

[@mimi1o8]

It’s unfortunate, but it happened in any country that was affordable in the past it became so overpriced due to the American influx. Mexico and Portugal are examples.

[@Icsalgado1974]

I stumbled on Spain as a country to retire. Antonetta, I live near and work in LA… bien and raised. I do speak Spanish because my family is originally from Central American. I’m so happy you can give first-hand experience living in Val. I plan to move to Spain within the next 3 to 5 yrs. I hope I get to meet you… thank you for your videos. They’re great!

[@trinityvintage9865]

I love it!! It was so nice meeting you and this video is such great quality. It's so nice seeing and reading what people think about our wonderful city

[@salesdepartment6867]

Love your Vibe, Antonaetta. About ex-pats, Valencians are only afraid of the same problems that in Barcelona, now that city is chaotic and full of insecurity. Valencia is a lovely, and family city, we love expats, but everything should be controlled or chaos will come. Thank you for your videos.

[@carolinafernandezgomez8149]

Expatriados? son inmigrantes igual que cualquier inmigrante de cualquier país.

[@paulcousins1371]

Thanks Antoanetta it’s quite brave of you to deal with this subject, as a Brit, we know all about rising living costs! It’s so hard to restrict free market activity, people moving from wealthier economies do so to get more value and escape our fragmenting social system, take care✌🏿☕️🥂

[@jeremybeau8334]

Brits ruins everything they touch jaja.

[@solveigsolveig2249]

Any Anglo is an exploiter.

[@terriem3922]

I'm from US and don't have much beyond social security. I'm fed up. I would like to move to Spain, but I certainly don't want to ruin Spain, and would try to fit into the culture. Must go beyond my high school Spanish.

[@Leonardoh1]

I love your videos, the information you provide and your sensitivity. Thank you for sharing ❤

[@michaelmut3398]

Hi Antonanetta, I hope you are well. Just wanted to say thank you for the recommendation to the restaurant Gaspar. My partner and I loved it so much. I love your videos. We just moved here from the states and so far we love it! Maybe we'll see you on the street one day! Thanks again, Michael

[@BERTOSIERRA]

Such great quality again. Congrats.

[@lisafridland]

Love how he’s just casually destroying the local economy and doesn’t care at all. As an American, these kinds of people make me sick. Spain and Portugal should make it illegal for non-citizens to buy more than one property. No non-citizen should be allowed to get licenses for AirBnBs. Learn the language, assimilate and understand the economy. Americans don’t have to destroy everything we touch.

[@henrytroll3439]

I fell in love with Spain from the very beginning. I'd like to move there sometime

[@YashoShasho]

Something they taught us in linguistics “When the language dies, the culture dies.”

[@javierrodriguezgonzalez3426]

No extrañas las campig de eeuu?😊

[@Mercedes396]

Traduce por fa !! tus vídeos se los mando a los que critican España 🇪🇸 para que vayan aprendiendo a valorar lo que tienen, no todo es dinero en la vida, estaría bien que tus vídeos estuvieran traducidos, también te vemos los españoles, cuando me dicen que por que no aprendo inglés les digo que aprendan los ingleses español ya que vienen a mi país !! Que menos !! el español es la segunda lengua más hablada del mundo detrás del chino, por que no valoramos nuestra lengua? !!

[@jesusfernandezgarcia9449]

Vayan.

[@juanandradehuidobro1006]

Tiene otro canal en Español😮😅

[@Mercedes396]

@@jesusfernandezgarcia9449 cierto se me coló el dedo 😆😆😆

[@MrSteve54]

Great content. Im learning a lot with your videos. Thank you very much!

[@robertlloyd9472]

Great video:-) yep we love it here. We are getting our apartment set up and are almost done and Valencia is so awesome and welcoming and beautiful. I don't eat meat either - pescatarian- and no issues. Love the vegetarian restaurants in Russafa. Glad we came pretty young. It's such a great life here.

[@ANTOANETTA]

Awesome good luck 😊 and enjoy the endless sunshine ☀️

[@JLAC54]

Arruinareis Valencia como ocurre ya con Lisboa, la mezcla está bien y hace progreso. El problema, ( es normal ) es que se cierran en su cultura y se atomiza la ciudad. Valencia empieza a ser mas cara, todavía, hay zonas de Valencia que aún mantienen su asequibilidad, ¿Hasta cuando? Si algunos vienen con dinero, y encarecen todo. Valencia declarada la mejor ciudad para vivir. Un efecto llamada, ¿Un gran progreso? o una maldición y ruina?,

[@Lacteagalaxia]

@@JLAC54 Y mientras los politicos no hacen nada como siempre ahora intenta emigra a E.Unidos desde aqui vas a flipar

[@anathompson4717]

Juanameritano you are soo right. Spain has many wonderful places to live...Valencia is just one being promoted now. What you can do in Valencia you can do for less in many other cities. Visit Valencia when you want but you don't have to live there. Actually you can live better in many other cities for less. I am from Spain living in the US but going to Spain every summer.

[@theanik2004]

Hi, i am happy i found your channel! And i think we come from the same country. I am planning to move to Spain from Vancouver, Canada. Was considering Barcelona initially, then decided Valencia and that is how discovered you. Still need to come and explore the region. Have been few times in other places in Spain.

[@ourtravellifevideos6885]

This is so inspiring- what he said really resonates.

[@jesuscortina19570]

Para viví benicalap a 20 minutos andando del carmen aquí la vivienda es asequible ...y hay una tranquilidad enorme y muchos árboles...saludos desde Valencia España

[@marianagrilla]

That guy is the problem. Barf "You buy 10 houses with your dollars, live in one and rent the other 9"

[@Floren_Andro]

This year Spain has reached 48 million Spaniards. There may also be around 7 million immigrants. Before the pandemic, 83 million tourists a year were arriving... This year that number will almost certainly be exceeded. No, I don't think that a few tens of thousands more tourists will pose a problem for the cities of Spain. Inflation is natural in all countries of the world but the one that occurred in the last year and a half caused by the war in Ukraine has caused inflation to skyrocket throughout the world... and Spain is no exception.

[@0820-t8l]

Great video!!! Thank you so much. I 💕 Valencia and have relatives in Valencia province.

[@demetriusm8221]

"I call it affordable California." Ruzafa looks like Silver Lake/Los Feliz area to me (where I'm from). My wife and family are visiting Valencia later this year. Can't wait.

[@Ana-Maria-Sierra]

Excellent! Do more of these please.

[@papiyonmov]

Great video. Also liked hearing that you don't eat meat... Was wondering how difficult it might be to be vegetarian/vegan in Spain. Especially in Valencia and Andalusia.

[@Julia-fo4tk]

There’s a lot of fish in Andalucia, salad and fruit.

[@jesusfernandezgarcia9449]

Then don't come north, I warn you.

[@brandonloyd8852]

I always wondered why when this happens in other counties is a bad thing. But when it happens in the US is considered a good thing. We are sappose to let everybody be who they are and support their culture. But when it happens in other countries its considered a plaque

[@YasminYoruba]

They need to let in legitimate people and still look after their own. Immigration done right is ok but when done wrong that’s where you run into issues

[@RaineWilder]

How do Americans living in Valencia communicate? I would love to come over for a week and explore around, but it would be nice to find someone living in the area who could help with suggestions and perhaps provide some company and guidance. Are there local apps that people use to chat or a Facebook group, or maybe a telegram channel someone could recommend?

[@Lily4444]

Why always more? I think the charm off vlc is that it is authentic and not that big off a city

[@Equilibrium29]

Great!!! Valencia is our #2 choice for retirement, but by the time that comes around, Valencia has turned into Madrid or Barcelona!!

[@JuanAmeritano-yj5xt]

Mi poema sobre España Madrid y Barcelona son hermosos, Aunque hay mucho más por descubrir. De norte a sur, de este a oeste, Rutas fascinantes para seguir. Rías Baixas, un paraíso en Galicia, Idílicos paisajes que te enamorarán. Aragón, tierra de castillos, Gastronomía que no olvidarás. Diversidad cultural en Andalucía, Ejemplo de riqueza y tradición. Lugares mágicos en Extremadura, Arte y naturaleza en perfecta unión. Zaragoza, ciudad monumental, Inspiración para la creación. Alicante, playas de ensueño, Lugar perfecto para la relajación. Orgullo del País Vasco, Nutrida historia que contar. En Valencia, la luz del Mediterráneo, Sabor a paella para degustar.

[@somosdeamstrad]

If you continue calling to other Americans to come, this would be the consequence and Spaniards will have to go to the empty Spain... This is occurring in Portugal

[@christinasafady7539]

Great video!!

[@lmarts]

I like the video and it's perfectly fine if there're American people moving here, but there was something I didn't really like: when the vintage shop owner talked about someone selling their house in the US and buying a few here, one for their home, the rest to be rented and profit from it. That's very harmful for locals. This is when freedom for a few turns into restrictions for many. That's not the type of people we need. Anyone else with a honest life is welcome.

[@raymondclark1657]

Always enjoy your videos, hoping to be there next year. I believe we're in the middle of global migration.

[@christopherevansenespanol2328]

Love the videos. We're leaving the US once we retire, too many people getting killed by those giant trucks. You can't even walk safely now, much less ride a bike. We're going somewhere safer and with better healthcare, be it Spain or some other country. Its so bad here healthcare for retirees is the same as healthcare + rent in another country with better healthcare.

[@DTM45]

As a person born in America, I can tell you before this question was asked, yes the Americans will ruin the neighborhood.

[@jjuanca88]

Gringos moving to Spain México Argentina etc and Latinos into the US ....welcome to 2023

[@MrHorse-by3mp]

Latinos come to the US to do real jobs (I can't think of any other reason because the country is so boring and ugly.) They aren't there to play around like the gringos in Spain.

[@honduraswalks]

Whohooo 🎉🎉🎉

[@edwardgomez3633]

I would love to hear how the Spanish people are preparing for SHTF. What their thoughts are, if they are concerned, or if they are oblivious (which I think is the case).

[@jesusfernandezgarcia9449]

We Spaniards have a rich language and very rarely use acronyms like SHFT, which I had to find out their meaning. There are two kinds of problems, those that have a solution, so you don't have to worry, and those that don't have a solution, so it is absolutely useless to worry. For example, death is inevitable, therefore it is not worth worrying about.

[@dantwan665]

Very nice breakdown. I like when you almost fell in the park haha❤

[@ANTOANETTA]

Ops yes haha I almost did

[@nandodiaz2197]

Hi Antonetta , like your channel, I’m learning English and your videos are the perfect match for me , English and Spain culture at the same time , how cool is that, my question is what’s the difference between Expat and immigrant? Thank you .

[@dominicdannies7482]

Of course Americans can destroy Valencia ?! Pushing up rent prices for ordinary residents while at the same time dont even bother to learn the language and disrespecting the local customs. Just have a quick look at Portugal ...

[@ernestjohnbertillsonolaffs6461]

The tide has turned. We are approaching stagflation at rapid speed and people are rebelling against woke culture. People who don't integrate will not find jobs and their savings will evaporate quickly - they will have to either go back to the US or try and find a cheaper country. We will do a repeat of the 70s, where a bad economy and a rejection of hippy culture obliged hippies (equivalent of today's woke people) to either integrate back into society or keep moving to ever remoter places. Antoaneta has an aptly named video, "America, woke and broke".

[@abie_irabor]

As an American (who is planning on studying Spanish in Valencia😀 soon), it is troubling hearing this. I didn't realize there were so many Americans in Valencia. I wonder what the numbers are compared to Madrid and Barcelona? I think the least Americans visiting Valencia (Spain in general) can do is learn the language and respect the local customs.

[@hectorsuarez846]

Please keep repulsive US politics out of Spain. People that don’t love the local culture and are not eager to really learn the language should be sent back to wherever they came from.

[@christinecleavest9099]

​​@@ernestjohnbertillsonolaffs6461ghhh i really wish people would please stop with using woke. If they really knew what it meant and not the hijacked bigoted talking point, they would hope that people are woke.

[@jp5419]

Portugal is over run with sloppy drunk English, NOT Americans. Been there many times and never thought English people could be so crude and vulgar.

[@VINCI52]

The city looks beautiful.

[@Sarahyangtoronto]

What is a good area that's quiet but central?

[@ANTOANETTA]

Yes!!!

[@Sarahyangtoronto]

​@@ANTOANETTA sorry I was asking if you know such an area...

[@SamCaan-b1o]

Swings and roundabouts. People have always moved. When people find something nice everyone wants it and price goes up. Same with products and same for neighbourhoods. In one aspect it’s bad for locals as they get priced out. But then there are locals who benefit. New money comes in and that creates new economic opportunities. The locals who benefit enjoy and the ones who don’t get resentful. The local gov needs to manage it properly and make rent controls on areas to make sure locals can still live locally. I think that’s the trick.

[@bandolero5068]

Maybe they are after the (olive) oil ;)

[@gavinbagares8907]

How bad is the okupas in and around Valencia city, please?

[@ohenryable]

I'd like to say: 1.- Thank you again for the video, is brave. 2.-Airbnb, well regulated, it's not an issue at all, as immigration or expats, well regulated are beneficial. Many families need an Airbnb for many reasons, and many Airbnb owners need those families to pay the mortgages. 3-The real danger, it's the investors that look for trendy cities around the globe and buy 5 or 10 properties in those cities to cash with the digital nomads or newcomers. It's called speculation with a basic need, and sadly I have seen it's getting very popular in Valencia (by valencians too). If a single man could buy the whole city, we would finish as Venecia, a thematic park. At the end is a question of numbers, and regulation (sorry for the liberals out there).

[@lauramartin-bk9nr]

Americans ARE NOT ruining Valencia. They adapt and contribute to the city, and they don`t receive state social aid. We know what causes ruin but can not be said for politically correct reasons.

[@honduraswalks]

Maybe you can code the answer I am curious to know

[@solveigsolveig2249]

Of course expats are ruining the city, now it's unaffordable for locals.

[@Michaelcj-m2d]

Not a expat I'm a immigrant left years ago the dream. I prefer the village where I live. Only examerican there. Spanish citzen as of two years now. Only time go to Valencia is the airport. Too many americans = Another Benidorm with the brits.

[@james1327]

There really are very few Americans here. They may come and go. I hear some American accents in Canovas but far more dutch, germans, French etc.

[@ellieramseyer]

It's what she does. She blames everything on Americans so she can promote her travel guide; total vulnerable narcissist. Notice she has not mentioned a word about the tragic fire that took place yesterday in Valencia? She'll probably blame the U.S. for that too.

[@MrHorse-by3mp]

Why don't these people just stay in Cleveland and Buffalo and get regular jobs?

[@leanlibros9965]

Hay algunos estadounidenses simpáticos y no tontos... Ojalá sean los que vengan a Valencia!... 😅

[@craigkimble1467]

Good video, thank you! I'm coming there, I won't bother anybody, I'll be very quiet and I won't drive prices up, I will refuse to pay more.😅

[@dbuck1964]

Antoanetta, what is the prevalence of English speaking in Spain these days? I have been very interested in moving to Spain in the past, but wondering how much of a language barrier there is for an English only speaker.

[@ericktwelve11]

In Spain, they speak Spanish, not English....¿comprende?

[@anathompson4717]

People are so afraid of another language. You need to be brave and adventurous and realize you can learn the language if you want and try hard. It's wonderful to be able to speak more than one language. People in Spain are very friendly and will try to speak o you in English specially if they see you trying to speak their language. Be brave nothing worth having comes without a cost. You can do it 😊

[@anathompson4717]

The most important thing to learn the language is to spend most of your time around Spaniards. Try to make some friends and take Spanish classes. Watch TV in Spanish and read magazines in Spanish. Have a dictionary next to you and work hard at it. You will make lots of good friends over there. Your life will be soo much richer

[@freeiran6492]

Awesome 😅 meet up with everyone 😊

[@ANTOANETTA]

Thanks 😊

[@nbayard]

18:14 Dey took er jerbs. OMG that was hilarious.

[@julienalexander6113]

damn. sad to say im from america

[@josesincu]

If you do part 2 of this amazing video you should come to Cabañal. I live here and have a hair salon here too and my American clients have increased X2.

[@carlosteixeira6109]

🇺🇸 still amazing

[@alfa51301]

Los Estadounidenses van a Valencia porque les recuerda a California, Texas o Florida y además las naranjas vienen de alli

[@KFCJones]

There is precedent, Valencia isn't the first hot expat community. What happens when people get tired of the hot new thing?

[@KFCJones]

L

[@solveigsolveig2249]

Housing market is destroyed forever for locals. City centres become tourist theme parks without personality.. Look at Lisbon or Barcelona.

[@XAel90]

Many Americans feel comfortable or pleasant in Spain cause there is not that big cultural shock.

[@wisetibetanmonkey1624]

They probably listen to your pitch. Say things are bad. I'm nearby but I won't say which one, much cheaper 👌

[@hectorrosario9300]

Curious, do you have a dual citizenship with the United States or did you have to surrender it and become a Spanish citizen?

[@ANTOANETTA]

I have EU and US citizenship

[@hectorrosario9300]

@@ANTOANETTA Ok, so you need a EU citizenship to be a citizen of Spain? There isn’t a separate Spanish citizenship correct?

[@manuelmolina2485]

@@hectorrosario9300 No hay nacionalidad de Unión europea, es decir si te sacas la nacionalidad española ya pudes viajar y vivir en cualquier parte de la la unión europea que quieras, si te sacas la nacionalidad francesa, alemana, italiana, española, portuguesa. Da igual te sacas la nacionalidad que quieras de Europa y pudes viajar por todo el continente sin pasaporte y sin permiso de residencia, la Unión europea es como la antigua Unión soviética... Una nación de naciones, por lo tanto cualquier nacionalidad dentro del territorio de la unión, te convierte en ciudadano europeo, soy español y e viajado por Europa como si fuera a otra región más que a otro país... Sin pasaporte, cualquier nacionalidad de la unión te sirve para recorrer Europa sin pasaporte como si fueras a otra región o provincia, en los coches si a cambiado las matrículas... En mi coche ponía antes España, ahora con la nueva ley mi coche tiene matricula de la unión europea con la siglas UE.

[@hectorrosario9300]

@@manuelmolina2485 Ok gracias ahora entiendo. Tu sabes cuanto tiempo dura para uno recivir la residencia de la union europea?

[@lisasafady3137]

That’s fun!

[@ANTOANETTA]

Thank you

[@luzelenalopez4749]

Antoanetta you look latin as well as your accent is not american english at all. Maybe you are back to your rooths. Of course, Spain is the most beautiful place to live. I am 76 and I study in Madrid and live there for 35 years and I hope to be back.

[@Margaret-ry9yy]

The title of this video is very insulting! You lived in US,got fancy education,etc,so dont insult Americans.

[@christinecleavest9099]

I think anyone who watched the entire video can see she is posing an honest question and not insulting us. The topic is a very relevant one that is of concern already in Barcelona and Madrid.

[@dan.wood86]

Do you have a tiktok

[@johnnash9523]

I thought about the NLV, but I have too much money and they would try to do a Spanish Wealth tax on me.. Maybe I shouldn't disclose? Valencia is nice, but I know a lot of Spanish, It might be better to live where many Americans won't because many won't be willing to learn Spanish.

[@renegade619]

Antoanetta, we love your videos! My wife (Mexican) and I (Puerto Rican) are considering a move to Spain. We're both professionals who are able to mobilize our careers and speak both Spanish and English. We very much want to blend in with the locals and avoid Anglo speaking expat communities as much as possible. What advice would you give us?

[@ericktwelve11]

Just find a job anywhere like the rest of immigrants do, find jobs in hotels, restaurants,construction taking care of elderly people, but don't do digital nomads. Once you're in Spain, you'll have hard time finding work in the next 3 or 6 months, Spain is not the land of opportunity. Antonella is full of B.S, she's a digital nomads. If you don't wanna work in those industry...entonces quedate en tu casa.

[@JERios-wv8lx]

@renesot8308 ella aparentemente no contesta preguntas de los comentarios, porque ella tiene un negocio de consultoria para expatriados, y es donde ella contesta preguntas (y cobra por ello)....Por su fuerte acento al hablar ingles, y por su nombre (que no es comun entre las anglosajonas), yo pensaba que ella era argentina.....Luego en un video ella le dijo a alguien que le pregunto, y es natural de un pais pequeño de Europa Central, pero vivio 20 años en California.

[@pepemartinez7921]

No entendí ni papá,pr siempre me encanta apoyarte y por eso escribo aunque sea una tonteria! . El algoritmo te publicará más así. Seguro q dejas a Valencia en donde debe estar embajadora valenciana. Saludos cordiales Anto. Una cosa,no admite traductor.

[@ANTOANETTA]

Gracias 🙏🏻 😊

[@Tj123-h4f]

Hello antonetta 😊

[@javierrodriguezgonzalez3426]

Solo conoce valencia😂

[@pennymonique]

Ruining Valencia? I generally enjoy your viseos--hard to look away--but this is absurd. It would be like if someone made a video asking people if Eastern Eurooeans are ruining Los Angeles. The question answers itself.

[@timschmitt7550]

It is called gentrification, it's a real problem in some places, but I don't think it applies to Eastern Europeans in LA.

[@solveigsolveig2249]

Gentrification by this people has already ruined Valencia for locals. They have been expelled from their own city.

[@XAel90]

Don’t buy 10 houses in Spain. There’s not law protection against squatters if you own a second home or vacation home. If you can’t afford Valencia, this one is surrounded for small cities and towns like Castellón de la Plana or Sagunto that are way cheaper and with the train you are like less than 30 minutes away.

[@naturesworld8399]

Yo estoy de acuerdo contigo. ¡España es para los españoles y los de la unión europea!

[@legocityxd_007]

De acuerdo en todo menos en lo de la Unión Europea

[@naturesworld8399]

@@legocityxd_007 Por lo menos tienen valores más parecidos. ¡Pero en fin, si España para los Españoles y sus descendientes!

[@alvar534]

​@@naturesworld8399prefiero un norteamericano con cierta cultura que un chad británico o un estirado aleman

[@alegp97]

@@naturesworld8399 el problema reside en la españa vaciada y en la natalidad. No en la inmigración (minimamente educada).

[@solveigsolveig2249]

València per als valencians, tots els demés sobren.

[@MrBiglimon]

Those pesky Americans are everywhere! 😂

[@ANTOANETTA]

Haha 😂

[@cgdombrow]

Can we bring our guns? Can I get FOX “news” there? How about my 4x4 pick-m-up truck with load pipes? And how about my Harley? We need to bring some USA “culture” to Spain😂

[@manuel9768]

​@@cgdombrowTe puedes traer de todo menos armas... A no se que te saques una licencia de cazador y es difícil... En España los ciudadanos no pueden portar armas... Solo la policía y militares llevan, los ciudadanos no... Y está muy castigado por ley si no justificas que eres un guardia de seguridad o algo parecido.

[@cgdombrow]

@@manuel9768 I wasn’t able to translate your reply, I hope you understand my previous statement as being sarcasm

[@honduraswalks]

@@cgdombrowhe said you can bring anything you want except your guns (aw dang) I don’t think they took it as sarcasm lol but all good it was pretty funny!

[@stevozrepto5558]

👌☘️🏁🍀👌🍀👌🍀☘️

[@jabato9779]

Mexico City in 3rd position in the best places to live? No way.

[@HomeCookingSpain]

The politicians are ruining Spain😢

[@tonipetkova7810]

Recomiendo para vivir Campanar, Benimaclet, el barrio de puente Alameda, el barrio de a ciudad de ciencias, Blasco Ibañes, Avenida Francia! Limpio, tranquilo, nuevo, muy bien organizado el transporte!

[@johnnash9523]

Some thoughts for people moving to Valencia because I have been many times... its not a great place for singles, its best for married people, couples, or people that don't care about dating.. Its beautiful, but you might get bored, its Not Barcelona or Madrid.. still big, but still.. Spanish people get a little annoying after awhile.

[@Lacteagalaxia]

Es verdad que habria que poner un limite a los apartamentos turisticos o prohibirlos como en Mallorca y en cuanto a la inmigracion que compra pisos habria que poner coto a los especuladores de aqui o fuera; tambien es verdad que me parece que es mucho mas facil emigrar a España que a cualquier otro pais desde aqui; en cuantod a Americanos segun censo hay unos 52.000 en 2022 viviendo en España pero puede ocurrir como los Britanicos que hay muchos mas de los que estan en el censo; no son solo Americanos sino la masividad de extranjeros en general; a ver si con vox y pp ponen algo de orden a la inmigracion cuando ganen de aqui a un par de meses quirando las visas de inmigrante digital ( nomada) y la golden visa entre otras medidas

[@zloben9000]

BG акцент

[@JazzyGinger1]

Hello, 🥀🌹🌷🌻🌻🌻🐞🐞🐞May I share an Old Testament Verse with you from Daniel 7:14 "And there was given him dominion, and glory, and a Kingdom, that all people, nations, and languages, should SERVE Him; his dominion is an Everlasting dominion, which shall not pass away, and his kingdom shall not pass away, and His Kingdom that which shall not be destroyed." Also, can I share Isaiah 53:5 " But HE was WOUNDED For our TRANSGRESSIONS, he was BRUISED for our iniquities; the chastisement of our peace was upon Him, and with His STRIPES we are HEALED." God the Father loves you so much that He sent Holy Sinless Jesus (His Holy Son) to earth to be born of a virgin.Then, to grow up and die on a cross for our sins. He was in the tomb for 3 days, then Father God raised Holy and Sinless Jesus Christ (Y'shua) to Life! He appeared to people and went back to Heaven. We must receive Sinless Jesus sincerely to be God's child(John 1:12).After we get saved by grace through faith in Christ, if we truly love the Lord Jesus Christ, then we will obey Jesus(John 14:15). Mark 1:15 "And saying, the time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: Repent ye, and believe the gospel." Jesus said in John 14:15 "If you love Me, keep My commandments. "There's a real hell. It says in Revelation 21:8 "But for the cowardly, & unbelieving, and abominable, and murderers, & immoral persons sorcerers & idolaters & all liars, their part will be in the lake that burns with fire & brimstone..." Please sincerely receive Holy Jesus and put your true faith and trust in Him today and please repent. Will you have a Real encounter with Holy Lord Jesus (Y'shua is His Hebrew Name) and stay in a Genuine relationship with Him daily please?

[@MikeHauthaler]

Russians moving there too 🇷🇺

[@gavinbagares8907]

What to do with loud and woke Americans, the US's biggest exports?

[@carlosteixeira6109]

What charms 😂😂😂,

[@sinayrabenu7158]

Lamentable que NO EMITAS CON UN AUDIO DE ESPAÑOL . NO ENTENDEMOS LO QUE DICES. ESTÁS DISFRUTANDO DE LO QUE TE DAMOS CON EL ESRFUERZO NUESTRO, por lo menos respeta nuestra forma de comunicarnos. Es lo mínimo que puedes hacer. Los próximos vídeos...con AUDIO ESPAÑOL. GRACIAS!

[@polymath9965]

ella tiene un canal en español - Antoanetta now en español

[@mickybcn7453]

Aprende ingles

[@_TheRealGod]

Aren’t you part of the problem then?