Dislikes of Spain!🇪🇸 What others should know!

[@masantana7527]

I think it's great that you talk about the good and less good things. This is being sincere and honest. You have to make more family videos. Greetings from the Canary Islands.

[@AG3Family]

Thanks so much for watching in commenting. And yes, you are right, so more family videos coming soon!🙏🏿❤️

[@Maurice510]

AG3 Family, hello from Oakland CA. We, our family of 3, just found your channel and I wanted to thank you for making these videos and for sharing your experience. We are moving to Valencia in 10 days and your videos have been especially helpful with our 10-year-old daughter. Wishing you good health and continued success.

[@AG3Family]

Hey Fam! Thanks so much for this encouraging comment! Safe travels and hope to see y’all in Valencia maybe!🙏🏿❤️

[@ESCAGEDOWOODWORKING]

I love your take and sharing of experiences in Spain, from an American family point of view, and the mind set of openness. I'm American with ancestry from various places in Spain, including Andalusia, one to two generations ago, depending on which side of my family I'm talking about. So I have all the customs natural to America we're broadly accustomed to, and your views are fascinating, as I can relate to both cultures. It's an amazing thing, thank you for sharing.

[@AG3Family]

Thank you so much for commenting! 🙏🏿❤️You ancestry dynamics are quite interesting as well! We love that you can understand both perspectives.

[@lilacer6841]

​@@AG3FamilySpain is a lovely country. I go to a different part of Spain every year with my kids. I live in UK. I rent apartments when I go there. Very friendly lovely people. Never experienced racism in Spain. My kids love it there. Very traditional people who put family first. Great country to raise kids

[@AG3Family]

Thanks so much for watching and sharing your experiences.🙏🏿❤️Each person may have different experiences both good and bad. And while most of our experiences have been good here, of course there will be negative as well. We never mentioned racism but since you brought it up; here is our respectful perspective on the matter: authorjoyeglenn.com/2024/03/11/facing-racism-our-familys-journey-in-spain/

[@Tet-Offensive1968]

Nice to see you guys back on KZbin. Thanks for the video

[@AG3Family]

Thank YOU for always supporting!🙏🏿❤️

[@trujackson9747]

I’m glad I came across your channel. I appreciate your authenticity and tips. May God continue your bless your family.

[@AG3Family]

Hey Fam! We’re so glad you found us to. Thanks so much for watching and your encouragement 🙏🏿❤️

[@currogutierrez5550]

Como sevillano de un pueblo aún más pequeño que Utrera puedo entender vuestros problemas y deciros que lo siento mucho por vosotros. Cada lugar tiene sus cosas buenas y sus cosas no tan buenas. Espero que lo bueno se mantenga y lo malo se vaya solucionando con el tiempo. Y sigáis viviendo por aquí si os apetece. Un abrazo a todos y mucho ánimo.

[@AG3Family]

Hola Curro! Muchísimas gracias por tus amables palabras!🙏🏿❤️

[@currogutierrez5550]

Necesitáis encontrar en Utrera una familia de allí que os abra el camino. Quiero decir que una vez que tengáis una familia de confianza de la que os hagáis muy amigos ellos os irán introduciendo a otras familias, a sus fiestas, sus tradiciones...No es fácil porque hay que trabajar mucho en esa primera amistad pero si lo conseguiis se acabarán vuestro aislamiento. Lo del calor....eso es más difícill. Seguro que ahora entendéis mejor lo de la siesta y lo de cerrar las tiendas y los trabajos de 14.00h a 17.00h. Verdad?

[@AG3Family]

Siii ya sabemos🥵😆 Y es cierto. Como mencionamos en este episodio, hemos hecho algunas conexiones genuinas en Utrera y otras partes de España.

[@currogutierrez5550]

@@AG3Family Pues por ahí podréis conocer más familias e integrarlos más en vuestro pueblo de Utrera. Hay que abrirse a l los demás. Y ellos se abrirán a vosotros. Estoy seguro. 😊😉❤️

[@wencarmon]

Hola. Yo también soy de Utrera. Lo que dices de alguna personas tiene razón. Pero no es solo de Utrera, es cuestión de círculos de amistades a veces demasiado cerrado. Hay que encontrar ese circulo de amistad con la que nos identifique y formar parte del mismo. En los círculos de amistad destacan porque hay cosas en común. Por ejemplo la fotografía, la lectura de libros, … Aquí en Utrera, por ejemplo, en la Casa de la Cultura (calle Rodrigo Caro, 3) hay talleres con muchas actividades donde muchas personas cogen su afición como el principio de una buena amistad ( hay cursos de música, danza, teatro, fotografía digital, cerámica, diseño grafico, iniciación a la música y guitarra flamenca...) . Os animo a que lo visitéis y participéis. Saludos.

[@AG3Family]

Hola. Muchas gracias por tus comentario y consejo 🙏🏿❤️

[@dianahahnacuna1227]

Sois una pareja y familia genial. Inteligentes y con valores. Ojalá encontréis los buenos amigo españoles que os merecéis y os sintáis que estáis en vuestro lugar. Un abrazo.

[@AG3Family]

Muchísimas gracias por tus amables palabras y animo🙏🏿❤️

[@Garcwyn]

Bureaucracy is nearly always a problem everywhere. And I mean everywhere. What I always say is that be aware that the bureaucracy you are experiencing is as a foreigner, not as a Spaniard. Not that the latter is wonderful but it’s definitely on a different level. You are perhaps comparing your experience with being an American in America. But I can tell you as a foreigner in America the bureaucracy can be dreadful, and sometimes even life changing, or rather life shattering. Depending on one’s circumstances of course. Good luck with your journey

[@AG3Family]

Great point and perspective, thanks for watching and commenting 🙏🏿❤️

[@Ilar-en7lg]

Exactly.

[@leemitchell8501]

I've lived in China and currently live in Spain. The similarity between the countries is incredible; the bureaucracy in particular, but not just that in isolation.

[@AG3Family]

Really? Very interesting 🤔. Thanks so much for watching and leaving your comment!🙏🏿❤️

[@jillowens8307]

Thank you for this wonderfully honest video. I wish your family all the best and just know everything is going to be alright. Keep your head up! Jill

[@AG3Family]

Hey Jill! Thanks so much for watching and your encouragement. 🙏🏿❤️

[@jillowens8307]

♥️🙏🏼

[@mmarquis6722]

Thank you guys so much for sharing the real, every time, whether negative or positive. As a Caribbean/ Black American who considered moving our family to Spain- the things you addressed in this video as well as others have always weighed heavy for us. Thank you for the insights and thank you for sharing your journey- truly! God has your family securely in His hands and you are helping more ppl than you might even realize with just your videos. God continually and greatly bless the AG3 Familia!!!

[@AG3Family]

Hey Fam, Thanks so much for watching and your beautiful comment. God bless you!🙏🏿❤️

[@caballoloco100]

Minuto 3:25 Summertime in southern Spain is ... An inferno. Move to the north which is cooler. Minute 5:27 Parcel companies cant deliver to the neighbour as not all neighbours are trustworthy, and l think such práctice is deemed illegal if l am not mistaken. Gossiping is a national sport especially in rural areas (where there is nothing to talk about ) alongside the siesta. Good 2 see you are fine. No country is perfect, and Spain is not an exception to the rule.

[@AG3Family]

Ahhh vale. Thanks so much for watching and commenting!🙏🏿❤️

[@thehoaofcoronadoplace2801]

Sorry to hear you were ill and glad you are on the mend. I love your videos and your take on things.

[@AG3Family]

Thank you so very much, that means a lot to us.🙏🏿❤️

[@joseplazavelitti4983]

Lo importante es vivir en paz y libertad. Como dice la canción de Alaska, a quien le importa lo que yo haga, a quien le importa lo que yo diga, yo soy así y siempre lo seré. Las personas que hablan mal de otras es porque tienen muchas cosas que callar de ellos mismos, no saben que para juzgar deben ser juzgados

[@AG3Family]

😆💯 La verdad. Muchas gracias por mirar y tu comentario!🙏🏿❤️

[@claragomezsanchez8210]

Very interesting! I can see the burocracy aspect but in the USA that also exists in other areas such as dealing with medical insurance when you go to the doctor. I hope you enjoy your time in Spain! :)

[@AG3Family]

Great point! Thanks so much for watching 🙏🏿❤️

[@anabellabella2266]

Nice video, keep posting! Love the channel guys!

[@AG3Family]

Thanks so much for your support!🙏🏿❤️

[@joseluisduranferro2825]

Hello, I can't tell you something that you don't already know, but those gestures people make of saying good morning or greeting, and receiving silence or even worse, a snubbed greeting is very common and makes us see the inner poverty of many people, that many times when you get to know them you get a positive surprise, (not always). I am from Galicia and because I live 1000 km from the land where I was born, it also happens to me that I am as Spanish as they are, and as long as you don't go out of fashion which costs a little, you will be the favorite entertainment to talk about anything you do or see or not have done, the important thing is to discover something to fill the morbidity of criticism. It is a ticket that belongs to all of us, although we have not bought it. You already have a new subscriber and I wish you the best... health, happiness, and what else?.... a fan, perhaps?

[@AG3Family]

Hola, muchas gracias por tu hermosa perspectiva y tus amables palabras 🙏🏿❤️

[@antoniopolo-sj6ke]

Hola, siento que la integración no se satisfactoria y que la gente no se abra a vosotros y no quiera conoceros y aceptar vuestras cultura y como sois,no esperaba eso, como andaluz me resulta difícil de entender ese comportamiento, porque por lo general somos muy integradores y acogedores,espero que esa situación cambie,me ha gustado mucho tu delicadeza, empatía y franqueza al contar lo negativo de vuestra experiencia,me parecéis muy buena gente,estoy convencido que rómpereis ese muro,tenéis mucho que ofrecer y la gente al final se dara cuenta,por cierto El color purpura gran película y muy inspiradora,la alegría y las ganas de vivir pese a las dificultades saludos familia.

[@AG3Family]

Hola Don Antonio, Muchas gracias por su comprensión y sus amables palabras.🙏🏿❤️

[@AG3Family]

@mercedesmolinamartinez3920 💯Hombreee! Pues, gracias!😂🙏🏿❤️

[@melissasm04]

I saw you guys a few times a few years ago but didn’t say hi cuz i figured you were another military family passing through 😅 i used to try to connect with Americans in town but they didn’t seem to interested so I stopped. Now I’m noticing more foreigners and am more open to meeting new people and making connections. If i see you again I will definitely introduce myself. Thanks for the video. Loved it!

[@AG3Family]

Absolutely, feel free to approach us!🙏🏿❤️

[@tonyetheselfcaremaven]

Greetings y’all! Happy to see you’re all doing well, but a bit bummed at some of what y’all have been experiencing. I’ve debated about scouting out Spain, especially regarding your last point. Your perspectives are well balanced and that goes a long way toward folks being open to new cultures and experiences.

[@AG3Family]

Thanks so much for watching and for this comment.🙏🏿❤️

[@antoniolopezlopez4236]

The burocracy problem is something more or less common in Europe. In France or Germany is also a hell of a thing and i speak by experience. Germany for example is known by having an incredible complex/twisted burocracy where you have to do the same thing even twice. Anyway, i also think that this happens mainly when you begin your activity and need to catch up on your papers. Once it´s done, it runs much smoother. Regarding the package delivering system, it´s something i have never experienced. Maybe it´s because i live in the north of Spain and here some things work different. Here, when your package arrives and you are not at home they leave a notification in your mail box, so you can go with it to the local office and get your stuff. As far as i remember, never happened that a package is delivered to a neighbour and it sounds very weird to me. It´s something i have also experienced in Germany. There that happened to me several times and i also needed to ask the neighbours for my package.

[@AG3Family]

Ahhh thanks so much for this thoroughly explanation. It’s always good to hear other peoples perspective and experiences. 🙏🏿❤️

[@JulietteandCompany]

Your family inspired me to move mine with 3 kids to Spain. we move next month!

[@AG3Family]

W😍W this comment is an inspiration to US! Thanks so much for watching. Where are you guys headed?

[@conchitajensen7831]

Hi I grew up in Madrid Spain. I Married an American Air Force men. I have lived in the United States for 55 years the USA is my country now I am an American citizen ,I love the USA but I missed some traditions from Spain it is my mother country. I have live in the Seattle area Washington State 50 years. Anytime you're going to live in another country is going to be some culture difficulties I had to learn to adjust some are hard to accept than others. I have been blessed that my husband's family was wonderful welcoming good people from South Dakota small town, but very different culture then Madrid Spain. My husband and I and our family we have travel different States. The Southern United States is very hot Texas, Arizona, New Mexico ,Oklahoma, Alabama etc even some of the north Estates can get very hot in the summer butt most places do have air conditioning. The big cities in Spain they do integrate better people from other countries. My grandmother was from Malaga my grandfather from Cordova my mother's side of the family. My dad and family was from north of Portugal. I hope you can make some friends ,most Spaniards are friendly and social. Small towns people are more set in their ways. You can tell you are a wonderful sweet Christian family. God bless you.❤🌿🌹🌼🌿🌷

[@AG3Family]

Thanks so much for sharing your experiences and perspective. 🙏🏿❤️We we actually stationed in North Dakota for five years.

[@victorchaparroparra9554]

I totally get how you might feel about the gossip in small towns-it happens even if you’re from Spain and move to a new village. Hang in there, the best thing to do is just ignore it. Luckily, in bigger cities or places outside of “deep Spain,” this kind of thing doesn’t happen as much. In the end, I think it’s all about weighing the good things about living in a small town against the bad things, which are also because it’s a small town. It also really depends on the part of Spain you’re in-this country is like a mini-continent, with a lot of diversity in landscapes, cultures, and people. Cheers!

[@AG3Family]

Very well explained. Thanks so much for your comment and for watching 🙏🏿❤️

[@AccidentalCarnivore-ul3kg]

Your channel just popped up in my feed. Watched your video and I loved the authentic and honest review. ❤ Just Subscribed!

[@AG3Family]

😍h wow! We’re so glad you found us, thanks so much for subscribing!🙏🏿❤️

[@AccidentalCarnivore-ul3kg]

@@AG3Family 🇨🇦❤️

[@montre10]

I just want to thank you for creating this channel. My wife and I are seriously considering a move to Southern Spain. And to see and hear from an another black family really helps us make a sound decision. We plan on visiting for the first time soon. Would love to keep in touch.

[@AG3Family]

Hey Fam! Thanks so much for watching and commenting! Hit us up when y’all get here! [e-mail] 🙏🏿❤️

[@montre10]

@@AG3Family Fa sho!! Thanks so much again for the content. See you soon!

[@louaceveu1925]

I just have to tell you my story listening to yours and I agreed with everything you said. I just going to begin with bureaucracy, it took me 20 months (Usually they did it in two months) to get my green card renewed (A resident of 35 years in California). They sent me a temporary paper to leave the country for three months, they never responded my emails, the never told me why it was taking so long and finally after 20 months I got it. I walked in a park every day for 5 miles and I can honestly say that about 60 to 70 % of the people that I encounter never say hello back to me, some of them they don't even acknowledge me, others pretend not to see me and the third kind they feel obligated to do it and I can sense it. When I took my kids to their baseball practice I always spoke Spanish with them and all the moms and dads of the rest of the team because I was speaking Spanish never crossed a word with me. I was always alone at the dugouts. On the contrary, my wife (Blond American) they all always talked to her (Everybody) and I even could hear on the distance sometimes the famous phrase "We speak English in America". Most of my friends are European like me (Because we have much more in common) and we always say that there is a USA for the American people and there is another USA for us, the foreigners. Other things that shocked me is how many American white men describe African-Americans, women, single women with kids that are described as women with luggage, places where young people meet are described as meat markets, homeless are described as losers and so on (You know what I am talking about) and finally I do have an accent and I am sometimes reminded of my accent and not in a very nice way (Thank God it is not very often) I just count my blessings as a European because English is my fifth language. I tried to live my life in peace with the little tools that I have but you and me have to understand that ignorance is very daring and you are going to encounter it no matter where you go.

[@AG3Family]

Thanks so much for watching and sharing your experience with us.🙏🏿❤️ And you’re right about ignoring the ignorance 💯

[@crissidares8461]

Hola from London. Firstly I wana say Im so grateful for your videos. Secondly Im returning to Sevilla next week for a quick visit, but unlike last time I was there solo (10yrs ago 😮) this time, Im returning for just 5 days with my kids and my mum. Any tips or suggestions would be welcome. X

[@AG3Family]

Hey thanks so much for watching! Ok so you should visit: 1.) La plaza de España - it’s ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL 2.) Las setas de Sevilla - one of the largest wooden structures in Europe 3.) Seville Cathedral- you can book a tour of the inside. These are just a few suggestions. And there are so many different beautiful parks, gardens, restaurants and cafes that you will find in between all these places. Also, prepare for the heat! It gets really hot around this time. But pack a light jacket for the cool evenings. We hope this helps a little!🙏🏿❤️

[@crissidares8461]

@AG3Family Thanks so much, you've totally confirmed my thinking. I'm nervous about the heat but so so excited to return. Thanks so much again xx

[@AG3Family]

@crissidares8461 Yesss🎊 you’re so very welcome, that’s what we’re here for!🙏🏿❤️

[@jacoboderegoyossainz3104]

Lamento las malas experiencias. En los sitios pequeños a veces, no siempre, la integración puede ser más difícil. Me duele especialmente cuando decís que hablan mal de vosotros a vuestras espaldas o que no os saludan. Ánimo. Me gustaría pensar que los españoles no somos así habitualmente. Un fuerte abrazo. Sois una familia maravillosa.

[@AG3Family]

Muchísimas amigo, gracias por su ánimo.🙏🏿❤️

[@Alex_Sencillo044]

I love what the queen said in Spanish. Nobody can take what they didnt give. Definitely have felt like that in Spain. Its like you gotta show out and say they can feel how they feel but ama get mine.

[@AG3Family]

💯🤣 Yesss Alex! Thanks so much for watching and commenting!🙏🏿❤️

[@Alex_Sencillo044]

Can you tell me how it is for the children? My intent is to move in the next 10 years most likely i am also a Vet. But I will be taking my youngest daughter with us and I habe Family There who have been educated there but I dont know their experiences and I also know spaniards Dont Necessarily make good money. So I dont also wanna ruin my children's ability to make a decent livelihood in the future.

[@AG3Family]

@Alex_Sencillo044 Fair question: Our children’s experiences have been mostly positive and their bilingual abilities will provide numerous opportunities for them. I think your daughter would enjoy the lifestyle here. We have an upcoming episode about our kid’s schools so stay tuned.

[@Alex_Sencillo044]

@@AG3Family yeah that was sort of my concern. Being prior military i can live anywhere and feel like I dont care. My children are already bilingual by birth in a sense. But i think the appeal to me is Family life. Am setting things up so that I search for a Government Job over there (US) but I also want to have about a 7k monthly income and thats my goal for my Family's comfort.

[@AG3Family]

@Alex_Sencillo044 [e-mail]

[@maricelyveryser7673]

We are considering moving to Andalucia and will be visiting in July! We have 2 kids, Would love to connect with yall!

[@AG3Family]

Hey Fam! If we are in town, we’d love to link up! [e-mail]

[@encarnamartinezsanchez8931]

Sois una bonita familia y que pena no se acerque para conoceros😢ellos se lo pierden..y de acuerdo totalmente sobre todo la burocracia un abrazo para toda la familia 😍

[@AG3Family]

Muchísimas gracias por tus amables palabras y por mirar. 🙏🏿❤️

[@roundtwo3321]

Helpful. Thank you.

[@AG3Family]

We are so glad, thanks so much for watching!🙏🏿❤️

[@CristhianItu]

I lived in Long Island, New York. I been living in Madrid for the past 7 years. My honest opinion is that Mallorca is heaven on earth.

[@AG3Family]

La verdad, Mallorca IS beautiful!

[@silviafarfan2523]

Some people are morons. Ignore them. If they go through the effort of making up lies about you it is because they envy you in some way.

[@AG3Family]

Great advice. Thanks so much for watching and leaving a comment.🙏🏿

[@MrsFashionFinds]

Do you have any tips or a video on how to find a job in Spain or remote work from the us to then move to Spain?

[@AG3Family]

Hey there! Thanks so much for watching and commenting. Great question! Based upon our experience, remote online work or digital marketing are great options in this day and age. Please email us for more details [e-mail]

[@christinecleavest9099]

I agree with all of the points you presented. I will say #5 not as much because I live in Madrid but some aspects apply. Thank goodness I found a diverse barrio. I love living here but I swear, the bureaucracy will be the death of me! jajajajaja Thanks for sharing and Happy Labor Day!

[@christinecleavest9099]

@@fletcherchristian6411 thanks, Ive been here for quite some time, have a partner and Spanish friends... there are some times when you will always be the outsider and that´s ok as long as there is respect. I hope you are enjoying the Puente.🥰 p.s. Saw Antonio Carmona last night in Sol, I was in heaven, love him.

[@christinecleavest9099]

@@fletcherchristian6411 I must admit, my Spanish still needs work, after a few cañas..ummm it´s better jajajaja

[@AG3Family]

💯Great point, thanks so much for watching!🙏🏿❤️

[@CristhianItu]

I just watched the full video, and I really like you guys. Personally, I think Sevilla is a nice place, but I wouldn't choose to live there or anywhere further south. Instead, I recommend considering Alicante, Valencia, or Barcelona. My wife and I are from Venezuela. I have a German appearance, while my wife and our 11-year-old daughter look Latin. Unfortunately, my daughter has faced some minor issues with classmates making racist remarks. I always tell her not to worry about such comments and to be proud of who she is. I attribute these incidents to the lack of exposure some Spanish people have to diverse cultures, which can lead to ignorance. Despite this, my daughter loves it here. She has many friends, participates in soccer and other sports, and excels in school. We might have to move back to the USA because my wife, being a nurse, can earn significantly more there. If that doesn’t happen, we plan to move from Madrid to Mallorca.

[@AG3Family]

Wow thank you so much for taking the time to post this comment.🙏🏿❤️💯

[@blackgirlfreed]

1st time watcher.. thanks for sharing such transparent perspectives!

[@rayjose1000]

Hello moving to sevilla in about two month's i have two boys 14 an 9 year old do you have any recommendations for neighborhood in sevilla

[@AG3Family]

Thanks for your watching! 🙏🏿❤️ Great question: When choosing a place to live in Seville with kids, it really depends on what you’re looking for. Keep in mind that homes in Spain can be quite different from those in the States. If Seville doesn’t meet your needs, consider exploring charming smaller towns in the Sevilla province. Seville is diverse and has great options like Triana for its lively atmosphere, or Nervión for its family-friendly amenities. Happy house hunting and we hope this helps a little!

[@keinum]

Soy español y sois una familia hermosa y muy inteligentes. Ojalá os quedéis a vivir en España. Un abrazo amigos.

[@AG3Family]

Hola Ricardo! Muchas gracias por mirar y tus amables palabras 🙏🏿❤️

[@loric.4016]

Small town blues happens in every small town unfortunately....but thank you for sharing your journey...we'll be there in January 2025..we're a bi racial blended adoptive family with a 7 year old daughter...hoping for a positive experience....being from a pretty diverse population in California....

[@AG3Family]

Hey Fam! Thanks so much for watching. You guys sounds like a beautiful family and you all would probably enjoy it here.🙏🏿❤️

[@Traderbear]

First time viewer already love the into theme 😎

[@AG3Family]

🥳Thanks so much for watching and supporting!🙏🏿❤️

[@CasaBlanca8564]

How can i reach out to you guys i have some questions? I am retired military and want to move to spain as well with my family

[@AG3Family]

Hey Fam! Shoot us an email at [e-mail]

[@SophiaNszyx]

How can i get a sponsored working Visa in Spain bei really want to work from there

[@AG3Family]

Great question: shoot us an email at [e-mail]

[@solramos2026]

We are Army disabled Veterans, how realistic is it to move to Spain living solely on VA disability? We are not 100% yet.

[@AG3Family]

Hey Fam! It’s definitely possible! Hit us up at [e-mail]

[@AngelMedina-t8f]

Love the videos! I’ve been think about moving my family out of the USA for many of the same concerns…love to know how you are able to navigate the taxes?

[@AG3Family]

Hey thanks so much for watching and commenting. 🙏🏿❤️We actually are still under US taxes but there are a lot of great international tax companies available that do taxes for expats. 👍🏿

[@Michaelcj-m2d]

exMichigan in Spain 🇪🇸🇪🇺👍 No problem for me. My wife is spanish and is amazed that every person I pass says Hello to me and says how you know this one and that one. I say in this bar or at a sports event etc..

[@Michaelcj-m2d]

Been here since 2000 and before at the USAF 1980 - 84.

[@Michaelcj-m2d]

Speak Spanish and Catalán as well.

[@AG3Family]

Thanks so much for sharing. It’s good to hear other perspectives. 🙏🏿❤️

[@lpo1321]

Hello. Greating from Triana. Nice Video

[@AG3Family]

Hola amigo de Triana! Thanks so much for watching 🙏🏿❤️

[@ebernimdecastro4113]

El mejor consejo que puedo darles es que no intenten hacerse los fuertes, no merece la pena. Piensen ante todo en sus hijos y si pueden trasladarse a una ciudad más grande háganlo. España puede tener muchas cualidades positivas, pero también muchas negativas, Deben saber que una gran mayoría de españoles no viviría en un pueblo pequeño aunque pudiera precisamente por eso, porque en los pueblos pequeños impera una mentalidad más tradicional y conservadora, con un mayor rechazo hacia todo lo que venga de fuera. Supongo que pasará lo mismo en Estados Unidos.

[@AG3Family]

Claro, la verdad. Muchas gracias por tu comentario 🙏🏿❤️

[@neiss2]

Hahaha, I love the way she says “.. Estamos aquí..” Well said! 😁 And yeah, the small town thing can be a b*tch (and the people too..), but that’s just how it is and, believe me, it could be worse in other small towns in Spain and even more so in the rest of Europe. I hope you can overcome that soon and enjoy life there. Greetings from Barcelona!

[@AG3Family]

Thanks so much for watching. Comments like yours, help encourage us 🙏🏿❤️

[@geanitasmith5458]

Alafia Family! I feel the same way I am currently in Merida Mexico and feel the tightness of your last dislike. However I do know if I am still the topic on occasion however we have only had situational relationships with locals. And I must be honest my Spanish is still shaky ( second language is French) but I am greatly considering Spain or the South of France in the next year. I have to consider my Autistic son and two dogs😂

[@AG3Family]

Hey Fam! Thanks so much for watching and sharing your experience! And we completely understand your concerns: authorjoyeglenn.com/2024/04/02/celebrating-aaron-a-triumph-of-love-and-awareness/

[@Traderbear]

Work is 4 or so priority for them. Is it better or worse? Who knows 😊

[@AG3Family]

😆Hey thanks so much for watching!🙏🏿❤️It’s not whether it’s better or worse but simply something to be aware of.

[@a.sestarlich9859]

I laughed a lot about the Twilight Zone 😂😂, I'm sorry about the gossip, in the very very very small towns of Andalusia you can have the bad luck of meeting someone very envious, thank God that is changing in Spain, and it is frowned upon to speak badly of someone, enjoy Spain, be happy, the Mediterranean part is fantastic, I am from Valencia and I have been out of Spain for almost 10 years, in general Europe has quality of life but for me Spain has it all 😅

[@AG3Family]

Thanks so much for leaving your comment. We always appreciate when viewers can understand our perspective. 🙏🏿❤️

[@epg8638]

Esa burocracia es necesaria. Porque para conceder un crédito monetario ó un permiso de residencia tienen que investigar a la persona: que sea solvente, que no tenga antecedentes delictivos, etc. En España, por suerte o por desgracia, todos los ciudadanos están muy controlados desde que nacen. Son raros los casos de robo de identidad ó falsificación de documentos. En cuanto a la temperatura, es normal por su situación geográfica. En Africa hace aún más calor, en Noruega se congelan hasta las ideas.

[@AG3Family]

Muchas gracias por su explicación y por mirar🙏🏿❤️

[@Legacy_2109]

For people wanting to come to Spain: The truth is, in terms of accommodations and efficiency Spain is behind the US. America being the richest country in the history of the world and the only formal democracy (the people have a say in politics and hold power), there are many things that cannot be matched by any other country and that you may take for granted. It's hard for me to explain my point since I'm not that fluent in English but anyway. About your struggles to make friends and bad rummors: There are many factors that can cause this: I will exagerate a bit so you can get the idea. Many Spanish people have huge pride and egos as individuals, very strong personalities that show their flaws very strongly, we only care about our friends and familiy, everything else doesn't matter. What other Spanish people or anyone thinks of our actions is irrelevant. This kind of people Spain has more than many countries, now, in small towns, the amount of people that are uneducated (they didn't go to school even, can't write or read, especially older people) living off farming and harvesting their own soils that haven''t even seen a different skin tone and they are only seeing that north african ilegal immigrants are raping and murdering people in the news. Politicians instigating hate and these gruesome daily news doesn't help. This means that you are going to take their hate directly or indirectly without any reason at all, mainly because these kind of people are easier to manipulate. 1. Although Spain is all about social life and fun, you may think that we Spanish people have thousands of friends, the truth is some Spanish people are so good at social life that you can go dinner, hang out, party with anyone, also you have the kind of friends that even if you like each other a lot, you won't stick together and will distance yourself over time because of interests, live choices etc. Then, there are the friends that may be more important than your life, as you consider them your family, this kind of relationship isn't build in a year or two as you know. I think with time you will naturally overcome this problem. Specially if you have a child that is going to school and is making some friends, you will eventually become friends with the kid's parents. There are also some Spanish that don't live social lives at all, they only need their family and partner and aren't thinking of meeting other people. 2. Language and culture. My foreign friends that completely dominated the Spanish language had no trouble making friends and adapting to the country. The fluency in the language and dialect is very big part of the culture and it brings people much closer. It really makes you more interesting if you dominate the language and I mean DOMINATE, good pronunciation is a must, you can perfectly pass as a native spanish just by speaking with no accent, they won't ever know. The main reason someone may "reject" a foreigner is because in Spain comunication is key for everything, they may asume you don't understand the culture very well and that is may not be worth the effort of knowing you. As you know, the Spanish choose extremely carefully where to invest their time and effort because it's very precious for us. In Spain you are friends or partners by choice its not that I have no options therefore I'm your friend (not that there isn't many of those interested people) but that's the prefered mindset of someone with values. 3. Every region of Spain is a bit different , landscapes, cultures and history and may have a "different" way of living since each of these regions used to be their own kingdom. If you want a slow and peaceful life style you may want go to some of the more closed minded traditional small ass town andalusia or north spain where you might find your typical gossipy grumpy neighbour or the most lovely people in the world. You have green landscapes, beaches, mountains and arid regions. In Murcia (where I'm from) you have Spanish men/women "on crack" that justs want to party and bang until they die. Anyway, Spanish people are just very Spanish, we Spanish hate other Spanish people more than anything in the world so don't fret over some retard you find in the street.

[@AG3Family]

Hey, Thanks so much! Muchas gracias por mirar y tomarte el tiempo para explicar tu perspectiva. 🙏🏿❤️Consulta los blogs de Joy, miembro de AG3, para conocer más de nuestras opiniones personales. authorjoyeglenn.com/blog/

[@gdecarlo4178]

If you cant even get along with each other how do you expect to get along with outsiders? 'we Spanish hate other Spanish people more than anything in the world'

[@julienalexander6113]

I can't wait to travel out that way. Just sifting through school

[@AG3Family]

Congratulations on almost being finished with school!🎊 We’ll see you soon!

[@julienalexander6113]

@@AG3Family 😊

[@bajanalpha4]

Thanks for this! Have you guys been able to find a church there? It’s one of the things I’m worried about being able to find.

[@AG3Family]

Hey thanks for watching and great question! There are actually some (not a lot) churches and ministries available in this area. We have connected with some Christian communities. There are even events and concerts held here as well.

[@juaqui7565]

Pero imagino que el principal problema para conectar con la gente y viceversa es el idioma. Habláis bien el idioma español? Yo estuve 3 meses en Francia y la conexión con los franceses era, obviamente, casi inexistente, ya que solo llegué a aprender algunas palabras que no eran, ni de lejos, suficientes para que haya fluidez en el trato mutuo 😅😅😉😉👍👍❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@AG3Family]

Muchas gracias por ver y comentar. 🙏🏿❤️ Desde nuestra experiencia; el idioma no es un problema ya que todos entendemos y hablamos bien el español. kzbin.info/www/bejne/n4LGfKOMftWehaMsi=LS38yKNOopyWJ-zK

[@juaqui7565]

@@AG3Family Bueno, entonces es raro y más en el sur donde la gente es mas abierta y comunicativa. Espero que eso se arregle pronto y paséis buenos ratos en compañía de la buena gente que hay por el Sur. Un saludo desde el Norte 😉😉👍👍❤❤

[@AG3Family]

@juaqui7565 muchas gracias 🙏🏿❤️

[@victoryinhim9689]

Love your channel

[@AG3Family]

Thanks so much for watching and supporting 🙏🏿❤️

[@alvarodelavega]

The galician people is better for you. My city, Ferrol, is very friendly with people like you. If you can change, don't doubt 🙂

[@alvarodelavega]

There are a said in Spain: "tiny village, big hell". And other one says, "a bad bee, makes bad all the hive"

[@AG3Family]

Ahhh yes we still have Galicia on our list to visit!👍🏿✅❤️

[@AG3Family]

esos dichos son 💯😆

[@albertorubo9098]

Muy honesta exposición de vuestras impresiones y sensaciones en un medio dónde siempre habrá alguien que os critique.A los españoles/andaluces a los que les encanta/nos encanta que nos "regalen los oidos"(que nos digan cosas agradables),nos viene bien esta" cura de humildad ". Espero, deseo, que encontréis "buena gente" que os haga cómoda vuestra estancia.Conociendo a mis compatriotas.....Pudiera ser que el motivo de su rechazo principalmente no fuera el que sois de otro pais (potencia mundial) o de otra raza (digámoslo sin tapar),sino que el principal problema para ellos sea que tenéis una situación económica acomodada?. Saludos, "suerte y al toro", utilizando un tópico español 😊😊.Fuerza.

[@AG3Family]

Muchas gracias por tu comprensión y por tus palabras amables 🙏🏿❤️

[@sararichardson737]

Hey cool! Bureaucracy is a pain everywhere - next!

[@AG3Family]

😆 Thanks for watching!

[@243380]

no mires a la gente, disfruta de tu felicidad

[@AG3Family]

¡Genial consejo!💯 Muchas gracias por mirar.🙏🏿❤️

[@toyotacome-gambas4016]

Hola, queridos amigos !!! Yo creo que hay malas personas en todo el mundo. Será que también aunque haya gente maravillosa en España y en Andalucia en concreto, no todos encajan en todos los sitios. Así que os animo a descubrir otros pueblos o ciudades en el mismo Andalucía, porque os digo que esta tierra es maravillosa y llena de cultura y sabiduría. Lo del verano es totalmente cierto yo soy de aquí desde que nací y no me acostumbro...🥵🥵🥵 También estoy muy desacuerdo con la burocracia y el funcionariado (aunque no todos) Yo también lo sigo sufriendo a mis 56 años, es horrible....🤦🏼‍♀️ Me encantaría conoceros en persona, aunque no hablo muy bien inglés, pero seguro que nos entenderíamos.Un saludo afectuoso de una seguidora de vuestro canal. Ahh y os aconsejo que por alguna experiencia mala que habéis tenido, NO DESISTIR Y SEGUIR AQUÍ EN ANDALUCIA QUE ES UNA REGIÓN MARAVILLOSA DE ESPAÑA 💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻 Ahora éso sí, para el verano si podéis tirar para el norte como Asturias o Galicia que en verano son la Gloria 😉. 🥰😍🥰

[@AG3Family]

Tienes razón. Muchas gracias por mirar y tu comentario. 🙏🏿❤️

[@angelmoreno829]

Hola me gustan vuestros videos, os quería hacer una puntualizacion, gente tonta las hay en todos los sitios, yo por trabajo viaje por toda la península ibérica osea España y Portugal, Sudamérica y Qatar, en todos los sitios vi diferencias a mi estilo de vida unas mejores y otras peores, yo trate de adaptarme a donde estaba, no podeis vivir como en vuestro pais por las logicas diferencias de cultura y modo de vida, gracias

[@AG3Family]

Hola, muchas gracias por tu comentario 🙏🏿❤️Claro y sentimos que estamos haciendo bien en aceptar lo que es.

[@Sharturse]

Seems like most of your problems are from small town vibes. No offense to small town people, but they are there because they love things the same. Same routine. Same people. Same ideas. Same TV shows. It's a hard gig. If you could move to Sevilla, Malaga or Madrid, I am sure you could find your place. It all takes time and luck of course.

[@AG3Family]

Good point. Thanks so much for watching and leaving a comment🙏🏿❤️

[@Michaelcj-m2d]

The City I live in has a population about 24,000 . So not that small town.

[@Michaelcj-m2d]

Castellón de la plana is a middle size City not as big as Valencia.

[@AG3Family]

@user-nc2qj2jc5q Thats small! The population here is about 60,000 mas o menos

[@melissasm04]

Not small town problems at all. I lived in Madrid, then Sevilla and now Utrera and these issues are found throughout the country.

[@anacasanova7350]

Lo siento mucho que tengáis estos problemas de comunicación. Los pequeños pueblos tienen sus problemas, sois extraños para ellos. Lo importante es no hacer caso y poco a poco, todo irá mejor. Pregunta indiscreta..... Sois pastores de una iglesia Cristiana ? Si es así , sois una curiosidad y una realidad desconocida para los del pueblo . Un poco como unos extraterrestres morenos😂😂😊 tened paciencia. Pero es verdad que en una capital grande no sería igual. Hasta entre los mismos habitantes españoles del pueblo hay chismes. Jajaja. Yo soy de Barcelona y no tengo ese problema, saludos Familia y ánimo. Papeleo , si, como los países antiguos del sur de Europa. Grecia ,😂 Italia, España y Francia y😂 Portugal. 😂

[@AG3Family]

Hola! Muchas gracias por tu conocimiento, disfrutamos comentarios como este. 🙏🏿❤️

[@loloflores123]

I kind of disagree with what you say about the lack of knowledge of other cultures. After all, on top of having many nationalities living here, such as Europeans, north Africans, and Spanish Americans, we have been bombarded by Hollywood with the US culture since we were kids too. Maybe the friction you are noticing is between your family´s cosmopoliteness / urban background vs the more rural world, which happens in each country including the US.

[@AG3Family]

Thank you for sharing your perspective.🙏🏿❤️We appreciate the diversity of opinions, as everyone's experiences and backgrounds shape their views. While we understand that Spain has a rich tapestry of cultures and nationalities, our point was that the level of acceptance can vary greatly. Even with diverse influences, there are still significant gaps in knowledge and understanding about different cultures, which can lead to a lack of acceptance for some individuals. It's important to recognize that just because various cultures coexist doesn’t mean they are fully embraced or understood. This phenomenon isn’t unique to Spain; many countries face similar challenges, and it’s crucial to address these issues openly to promote a more inclusive environment.

[@gdecarlo4178]

Just because many cultures exist there doesnt mean they glue, immerse and coexist. Perfect example is bay area in USA. You've got Asians, Blacks, Whites. Chinese, Ethiopians and Jewish. But Chinese only deal with Chinese and Chinese families. Ethiopians only hang out with other Ethiopians. Jewish only want to do business with Jews. but yeah they all 'Exist' in that area/city. So because Spain has many cultures doesnt mean they live together or even understand each other. USA had many cultures since its inception. But blacks were hung from trees and Asians were put in cages post WW2. Doesnt really mean shit in the big picture.

[@AG3Family]

@gdecarlo4178 💯

[@loloflores123]

@@gdecarlo4178 well, believe it or not the US is not the rule for everything. There may be societies where different social dinamics happen.

[@AG3Family]

@loloflores123 absolutely, if we felt that way then we wouldn’t be here. We always respected every country and culture that we visit.

[@modrosa3351]

Perdona por mi comentario ,pero me parece que buestros hijos se an integrado mejor que ustedes ,lo que yo pienso es que ustedes son los que se tienen que integrar en la ciltura de dode esteis y no inponer la vuestra sera mas facil la integracion , lo digo estais en España ,y no lo aceis en español es una falta de respeto alos seguidores españoles que no hablan vuestro idioma os sera mas facil la integracion y me molesta bastante todo el mal rroyo que habeis tirao de mi tierra no os lo conpro

[@AG3Family]

No, gracias por tu comentario y perspectivo.🙏🏿❤️

[@LMPV4]

He visto varios vídeos de ellos y no me da la impresión de que estén intentando imponer su cultura a nadie, más bien los veo bastante receptivos y abiertos a integrarse. En cuanto a lo del video en inglés, por Dios, están hablando de los inconvenientes de mudarse a un pueblo en el sur de España. Va dirigido a todo aquel a quien le interese el tema, especialmente si está pensando en hacer lo mismo. A muchos españoles, y andaluces, nos gusta ver videos en inglés, especialmente cuando hablan con un acento tan fácil de comprender. Ellos no están hablando el idioma incorrecto, más bien tú estás viendo el vídeo equivocado para ti.

[@AG3Family]

@LMPV4 MUCHÍSIMAS gracias por este comentario. ¡Eres nuestro héroe! 😆🙏🏿❤️

[@michaelw970]

I agree with you guys 100%. I don’t think on the whole it’s a racism thing , more like a foreigner thing . I live in Malaga and my wife is a Latina ( from Floria )with spanish citizenship so her spanish is perfect. Mine is about 80%. I’m from the UK. We’ve just started getting to know our neighbours after 3 years ¡ . It’s a start 😂. I do find the Spanish to be more open than the British are . I believe it’s the language more than anything. We still love Spain . Small town mentality exists everywhere I think . Shame , but that’s how it is . Have you considered checking out a more cosmopolitan town or city ¿ good luck and God bless

[@AG3Family]

Thanks for watching and commenting 🙏🏿❤️ However, we never mentioned racism in this episode. But it’s good to know others perspectives.

[@natashamoore9070]

I think you need to move to the Capital.

[@AG3Family]

Madrid? Not a bad option.

[@natashamoore9070]

@@AG3Family Yes. Madrid.

[@jesusfernandezgarcia9449]

As an Asturian, I understand well about the climate...Well, Spain is not a diverse country, just in the last few years there has been a great immigration. When I was a child, and even when I did my military service, people of color in Spain could be counted on the fingers of one hand, but it is applicable to any other race or nationality. Generally, it is assumed that youth adapt better to these changes, and older people have a harder time adapting to these changes. Children today share classes with children of other nationalities and that is good for them. I went to a school and to a public institute with thousands of students and there was no other nationality that was not Spanish. I tell you this not as an excuse, but so that you understand that the diversity of the USA has been around for many more years than that here and we are still just beginning. People are the same everywhere and the stupid and bad people are spread all over the Earth. Don't worry about it, just avoid those people, a large majority of us Spaniards do it too. (The translator drives me crazy).

[@AG3Family]

😆Nos entendimos perfectamente. Muchas gracias por tu perspectiva y comentario. 🙏🏿❤️

[@pablolazaromartinez3541]

It's sad to hear about those nasty people not being kind as you try to be to them😢. Don't give Up looking for the good people there is!❤

[@AG3Family]

Hola Pablo, For sure 💯, thank you so much.🙏🏿❤️

[@teddydavis2339]

I lived in Spain. Europeans in general are very hard have as real friends. When you become fluent in Spanish, you'll make friends a lot easier. I lived in 5 Europeans countries and Spain was the easiest for me. Portugal was the hardest. People say that the Portuguese are friendly, but they are very stand offish. Spaniards are still very racist. I'm glad to see that you are staying positive. Being in Europe, as a black person really made me appreciate the US a lot more. I really hope you guy find your peace. Unfortunately, racism is everywhere. I know you didn't mention racism, but unfortunately that's what some of it is.

[@AG3Family]

Facts. Thanks so much for watching and commenting 💯🙏🏿❤️

[@arcabuz]

The latest waves of immigration have put so much pressure on Europeans that many have been force to stand for their cultural identity. And ethnic background is one of the quickest ways to make differences between Europeans and non Europeans. The whole reconquista and posterior overseas exploration was a response of the Christian/Non Arabic different nations to the Arab invader that lasted 8 centuries. It is a constant in Europe to preserve the cultural identity, it is really ingrained on us.

[@zorrozorro9681]

Is your SPANISH fluent ?? if you expect Spanish to adapt to you, that will be complicated .... too many Guiris already in Spain, so people will see you as another Guiri, unless you make the effort !!

[@AG3Family]

Fair point Pero definitivamente no esperamos que España se adapte a nosotras .While our Spanish needs much improvement, we have put the effort to learn. Thanks so much for watching.🙏🏿❤️ kzbin.info/www/bejne/n4LGfKOMftWehaMsi=yD3kxmvatci0o3zt

[@zorrozorro9681]

@@AG3Family the better you immerse you will see the benefits, would you become a close friend of a foreigner in your native country ?? locals do not need to create a net of friends, they already have one, if you can not communicate, relationships are complicated, and Spanish they like to talk. Specially if you come from the USA, you have to prove it harder ... good luck !!

[@LMPV4]

That's a good point. Until very recently all foreign people in the south of Spain were tourists. You do not put too much effort in developing a friendship with people who are gonna leave in a couple of weeks. We may have gotten too used to just being nice for a short period of time and then forget about the person, and now we just automatically do the same thing with permanent residents. Age is also important. Most friendships are built before that age.

[@alfdel100]

En España se dice que: *_"pueblo pequeño = infierno grande"_* ¡Mucho ánimo!

[@AG3Family]

😆 Gracias por mirar amigo!🙏🏿❤️

[@chinalaine2]

Yes. Asturias! 🥰👍 It is almost never too hot. A hug, beautiful family!

[@AG3Family]

Thanks for watching! 🙏🏿❤️

[@clivebaxter6354]

Only been twice, much of it is semi desert, wont be going back

[@AG3Family]

😆 Thanks so much for watching. 🙏🏿❤️The north of Spain is a lot cooler.

[@Susanj2001]

​@@AG3Familyin the north of Spain it's cooler but the people are also cold (apart from Gallegos, they seem friendlier).😊

[@AG3Family]

Ahh good to know

[@l.r8206]

the amount of paperwork...is mad. I blame the socialist governments. They love to increase the number of employees. We need to cut down on that.

[@AG3Family]

Thanks so much for watching.🙏🏿❤️Yes, the paperwork seems endless 😆

[@Michaelcj-m2d]

Been the same with the conservatives so quit spreading bulos. The only difference is conservatives don't hire more gov't workers and its just as bad. Becuase they cut funding and lines are longer etc.