THINGS WE NO LONGER DO SINCE MOVING TO SPAIN 🇪🇸 🇺🇸

[@jamienicole6686]

Absolutely in love with your Spain content. I’m a US flight attendant and I can’t wait to see your commute. I’m considering a move overseas and watching this inspires me

[@daniellereibert]

Super interesting! I would love seeing more about cooking and food. I love learning new recipes from different places 😊

[@cmills53]

I live in Texas and we have traveled to about 20 countries over our lifetime ( we are older)! I still prefer the US- we definitely have our problems but with my arthritis having a far - a drug store and grocery store within a 5 minute drive- or pulling up to Target or Walmart and having your things brought to your house or delivered is so nice ! Certainly having family there makes it wonderful for everyone!

[@The666link666]

Thank you for the video! Please make the second part of the video 🙏 I moved to Barcelona from New England two months ago. Not driving and carrying heavy groceries from a store is definitely something I can relate to. I know everyone has granny carts, and it's normal here...but I still can't get used to those myself. So instead, I grab my giant bag from TJ MAXX, load it up and then pretend that it does not hurt while I walk home 🙈

[@word20]

Next vlog or video suggestion? What is the differnt culture between Latin America or El Salvador/Guertemala and Spain?

[@WonderfullyAle]

Good idea!!

[@Mattsommers521]

@@WonderfullyAleI definitely would enjoy this as well! 🙂

[@ariel_at_home]

Very cool vlog today! I’d love to see how your cooking has changed for the family meals. I’d also like to see how Christmas will look different/ the same for you guys this year!

[@educoello7993]

Hola de nuevo. A la hora de comprar muchos supermercados tienen la posibilidad de hacerte una tarjeta de cliente y tienen ciertos beneficios que varían según el supermercado. Algunas son gratuitas, otras tiene una pequeña cuota anual. Los servicios pueden incluir el llevarte la compra a casa. Incluso sin tarjeta algunos te ofrecen la posibilidad del transporte puntual de tu compra por un precio. Dependiendo de la hora del día en la cual realizas tu compra la entrega puede ser en el mismo día o ya al día siguiente. Lo que yo hacía con mi compañero de piso es comprar los productos que se gastaban en más cantidades que pesaban mucho u ocupaban mucho espacio, en grandes números (10 o 15 packs de cocacolas, montones de papel de baño para varias semanas, productos de limpieza en varias unidades,...) y poner esos para llevar a casa y llevarnos nosotros mismos, bien en carrito o en bolsas, lo que necesitábamos para ese día. Bien planeado nos evitaba volver cargados de compra cada dos días. Una última cosa: por la zona donde vives ya sabes que hay muchos supermercados distintos. Prueba el SuperDumbo. Tiene algunos productos mejor de precio que el Mercadona. Espero que te sea útil el consejo de antes. Un saludo!

[@saravarsanov8660]

I live in Israel and we also hang dry our clothes . I have a great tip ,you can buy stand up clothes racks for inside the house for rainy days .

[@SUSIEB0812]

Just LOVE your new hair color, Sweet Ale! So pretty! 💕💕💕

[@70foolio]

In the winter set up some kind of drying area over the tub or shower area because most houses are warmer inside and dry indoors better. I learned this watching people who live in Japan, but they also have special dryer fans for the bathroom.

[@kathydobson2720]

I love these kinds of videos and do hope you'll do more!

[@martawashington6448]

Im in Europe too when you’re at register and they scan ur stuff just dump ur things back in the cart than move to the side and put nicely to your granny cart I’ve one too. Sometimes i go to my area store everyday to get fresh go to Lidl once a week, we don’t have a dryer, no microwave, no dishwasher. Thats our choice

[@khiabetcuadra7306]

I love this!!! I’ve been talking to my husband about how much I would love to move out of the USA and Spain is one place of interest! ❤

[@AbbyRossetter-lj6zn]

Thank you for sharing ❤

[@robincarter6304]

Love the video. Living vicariously through you!

[@WonderfullyAle]

Thanks for watching!

[@shamrockgirl2075]

Love ❤️ this video 📹 on changes. Yes, please share more of what's different -- the toughest challenges -- what subjects do the boys take -- how is school 🏫 different there?

[@donnamaas5122]

Enjoying your videos!

[@carolcovarrubias2070]

I've really been enjoying your videos from Alicante. It looks like such a beautiful place, and I admire the courage of you and your husband in moving your family to a new country. It would be fun to see more of Jorge and the boys, as well as your extended family. I would also love to learn more about what everyday life is like for the locals there.

[@gabrielalamadrid5128]

Hi Ale! I am from Alicante but have lived in other places, and I totally relate to the differences you and your family have found. We used to do online shopping or get the option of home delibery for big and heavy things, or dry good like milk, detergent, pasta, flour, cleaning products etc. But they have options to keep frozen and fresh products refrigerated. Generally you've got to pay for the delivery, (6-7 euros) and in some supermarkets the bags are free if you are doing this process. And in these months, even if it doesn't rain, the humidity and lower temperatures during the night make the clothes in the clothesline wet. In my house we used to hang only one load during the morning and take it out just after it was dark (say 6.30-7) because during the night it would get wet. Not much, but if you need something (uniform, a particular shirt or jumper) it is better to put it inside because the condensation might get it wet during the night.

[@sixtysecondvlog]

I am loving seeing your life in Spain, Ale.

[@Gnash0606]

Would love to see more videos like this❤

[@JuanSebastián-g9o]

Hola Ale me alegro que te vayas adaptando al país normalmente tus hijos se adaptan pronto al país y el idioma y las costumbres la gente más mayor le cuesta un poco más adaptarse también influye la edad que emigran, me he dado cuenta que tienes otro canal en español y llevás por lo visto 2 años sin hacer videos lo descubrí sin buscarlo espero que lo puedas recuperar y con todo mis respetos yo espero que puedas hacer videos en español ya que estás en España para la audiencia dé habla hispana eso no quiere decir que dejes hablar en inglés en el otro canal creo que sabrás gestionarlo un abrazo ❤

[@JuanSebastián-g9o]

Rectifico sí que has hecho vídeos en español pero en shorts yo espero que sea en video dé más duración saludos

[@lr3497]

Thank you for sharing. I look forward to your videos. Is the weather bad there now? I heard about the flooding

[@ruthbickerstaffe1915]

Good morning Ale. Very interesting to watch your video. I think from watching you, Spain is giving your family a nicer way of lie. I am pleased that your family is doing so well and adjusting to a more relaxed lifestyle. Greetings for a belated Thanksgiving. 🙏🌠💖🇨🇦✈️

[@darkenedmoor5362]

Hey Ale, great video, thanks for sharing your thoughts and your experiences with us. Just wanted to check that you are aware that you can get your groceries delivered to your home at a small fee. Mercadona, Carrefour, Alcampo, pretty much all the major supermarkets in Spain offer that service. I live in Madrid and have been getting groceries delivered for years now. Just a thought, it may save you making too many trips to the store.

[@badge2045]

Happy Thanksgiving. Its,always so nice to see u. Do u know or have a date ur going to start flying again. I think irs so cool the way things change that become the normal. U are adjusting really well.

[@WonderfullyAle]

Not sure yet! I’m still on leave! Hope you had a great Thanksgiving!

[@annh.]

​​@@WonderfullyAleNow that your airline has filed bankruptcy will you be able to go back to work for them?

[@jgoldfarb3]

Happy Thanksgiving, did you have Turkey & dressing, all the goodies? Your new life sounds so different & I’m so happy it’s working out, although that grocery shopping & 🧺 is very different. Happy Black Friday from Orlando, was just at your favorite place WDW🎃🍁🎈🎁🎊

[@TeresaRaab-hb5co]

🤔

[@brilliantbutblue]

Watching from Melbourne Australia, we have never owned a dryer, we hang our washing on a clothes line. It is uncommon to have a dryer in your home. Love hearing the difference between European and American cultures as l can relate to some points because my Dads Dutch. Thanks for sharing 😊

[@popbre3]

I would love a video on what you are cooking at home, are you cooking the same meals like you did in the US or learning to cook Spanish foods?

[@TexasGirl1633]

It sounds wonderful - I would love to leave the US and live in another country! You look great!! Would love to hear more about living in Spain.

[@calise8783]

I have been living in the EU since 1999 with a condensing dryer. Nothing special about it. You just either need to empty the reservoir that collects the water after each load or like mine, I set it up to drain directly into my sink drain pipe. What I usually do is dry things for 10 minutes or so and then hang the items directly on a hanger which I hang on a movable clothing rack overnight. Gets any wrinkles out from the washer and keeps things from drying crunchy. I don’t use fabric softener. Another trick is to buy wool dryer balls. They make the dryer more efficient and clothing softer and is way better for all clothing than fabric softener which actually ruins clothing and machines.

[@WonderfullyAle]

This is probably a dumb question but I don't feel like mine gets hot, is it supposed to?

[@calise8783]

@ If I run it and leave my items to do a full dry ( what my German machine calls wardrobe dry)yes. If I only run it for 15 minutes on the “iron dry” setting, it still pulls some moisture out, but is barely warm and then I hang things. My extra dry setting is bone dry and hot but I don’t think that is good for any clothing. Definitely read your manual. I have had three dryers since moving here and each had/has its own quirks.

[@lekun9211]

@@WonderfullyAle No🤨🤔

[@tray2811]

I use dryer balls in my condenser dryer - makes everything dry quicker and with fewer wrinkles

[@calise8783]

@ They have made a huge difference. But only the pure wool balls made this huge impact.

[@LuisCruz-bz4uz]

Happy thanksgiving and enjoy the 1st thanksgiving outside the usa

[@trudimclaren4301]

5:19 This! Same as learning French for Canada. I'm going to check them out, but I'll be hugely impressed if they have Canadian French!

[@trudimclaren4301]

Sad. They don't seem to have that option 😢

[@trudimclaren4301]

10:00 that's the difference when you have a tipping culture vs non tipping - you don't feel rushed because the server isn't trying to turn the tables around to get more tips. Sooooo many things wrong with the US 😢

[@trudimclaren4301]

You really do have to figure out how to use your dryer - condenser dryers are hugely more cost effective, and I would never go back to a regular (I can put my bras, and silk or whatever in there!). Tbh, I mostly use the linen setting on extra dry (which only takes an hour), and the biggest thing is to take it out as soon as it's done (or the moisture just goes straight back into the clothes 😅), and to dry by fabric type. Take the time to work it out - I promise it'll be worth it! ❤

[@erinwillis1826]

Hey Ale, I love your videos! As someone thinking of moving over there, I'd be very interested to hear what you decided to bring from the US and why. Like, when we lived in France, we brought bed sheets from the US because they were much more expensive in the EU. Thanks!

[@RaquelNavas]

Where did you get that microphone 🎙️

[@Mattsommers521]

Will you work for your airline at all from Spain or is that something that’s on hold until if/when you and your family move back to the states?

[@shirleymclean5895]

I wonder, do you put your cart at the end of the check out. I never pack my bag at the cashier‘s desk. I reload my supermarket cart , and take my time packing my items in a quiet corner. Packing at the check out is too panicky!I like to take my time! 👍

[@marymartin547]

@@shirleymclean5895 eso hago yo así no tienen que esperar por mi y coloco bien mi compra en el carrito sin nervios☺️

[@levcath13]

Great video ❤❤❤

[@WonderfullyAle]

Thank you!!

[@suzanne296]

Im going to beauty shop to get my hair colored like yours. Listening.

[@WonderfullyAle]

Have fun!

[@lawrenceakini4981]

Thanks for this vlog. Have an amazing weekend. 🦃🍗❄️

[@WonderfullyAle]

Thank you! You too!

[@lawrenceakini4981]

@@WonderfullyAle🙏👍

[@Banalica]

Nice video, as always! Another thing I like about restaurants in Spain, is that it's not unusual to see little kids out at 11 or midnight, sometimes playing and running about, that is, just being kids. It's a different perspectives on family life. Of course, one might not see this in a top-tier restaurant, but I find it refreshing not to have parents constantly ssshhh-ing the kids like librarians, or god forbid, spanking them.❤❤❤

[@corinnespanelewski4732]

I have an indoor clothes drying rack as a back up to my dryer.

[@vernelllevingston1800]

❤ more

[@michelleshambourger8199]

Hello! Sorry if I missed it but did you disclosed why you moved to Spain….?

[@lisa.fernandez]

I grew up in NYC we walked everywhere, everyone has a wagon😂 Buses and trains are part of life till you get a car.

[@DenisaGabriela_]

same here😅 grew up taking the subway everywhere

[@marivipch5117]

Hola, cuando has comentado que te estresa mucho él guardar tu compa en la caja, yo te comento mi truco y espero que te sirva: yo cargo la compra de nuevo en el carrito del supermercado y luego tranquilamente organizo mi carrito y mis bolsas . Y en cuanto a secar la ropa , tengo lavadora-secadora pero solo la utilizo para la toallas , albornoces y trapos de cocina. Vivo el el norte de la peninsula y llueve mucho, el colgador lo tengo en terraza cubierta pero la gente que no tiene terraza cubierta utiliza unos colgadores especiales que tienen un toldo con el que puedes cubrir el tendedero. Quizá en internet puedas encontrar la información . Hay varios fabricantes pero el único que recuerdo ahora es"Marta".

[@WonderfullyAle]

Muy buena idea! Gracias!

[@saravarsanov8660]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@mallorygraf8574]

Hola Ali! I'm a Latina from CA and probably because it's way closer but I have many friends who have moved to Mexico! The most popular places are Mexico City and San Miguel de Allende. Granted, they're lucky to be able to work remote. I love Mexico City, so that's where I would move to... Spain sounds great but too far from friends and family for us. Mexi o City is perfect and as you k ow they have an International airport so very easy to fly out of, all I have to do is convince hubby!😂

[@joeford6592]

Nice videos

[@WonderfullyAle]

Thank you! 🙏🏻

[@marymartin547]

Cuando llueve aqui solemos tener tendederos plegables que ponemos dentro de casa ...de todas formas en Alicante nos llueve muy pocos dias😅

[@raqueldedios3468]

In summer is so hot here that you will have your clothes dryed in the outside in 2hours!!

[@wintersnowowen2254]

How do Americans make food last 2 weeks? A lot of our fresh food expires in a few days.

[@waffl3h0use]

I was wondering the same

[@WonderfullyAle]

it usually includes meat and non perishable items, for fruit i'd have to go more often, but even then not as often as I go here.

[@lisaturtle13]

The food in the US has a lot of chemicals and preservatives, plus the fruit is rarely ever ripe, so it lasts longer.

[@Natalie_11188]

Our food keeps longer compared to what I’ve heard from friends living in Europe.

[@tinapomfrey5412]

I'm from the US and because I have a very full work schedule, I generally shop every two weeks and I purchase both perishable and non perishable items. I store fruit and vegetables in my big American fridge, in sealed containers (you have to have the space to do this, of course). I don't wash them before storage, as excess moisture will cause premature spoiling. Also, I don't store different fruits and vegs together, each has its own container. I know that some sources say air circulation is important, however, I have not found that to be true. In most cases; moisture control and temperature seems to be more important. I buy organic, when possible, but it doesn't seem to matter for storage, in my experience.

[@dianekurtz2754]

Did your children speak any Spanish before you moved or only English? Is your oldest intimidated at school if he doesn’t understand most of what is being spoken?

[@JohnRayVidz]

@@dianekurtz2754 I’m pretty sure Ale will answer, but yes they did/do . I know especially her oldest because I remember in previous videos when they lived in Texas her, George, and the oldest child having conversations in Spanish.

[@ZubairPakistanilove]

Oh ❤ oh lol😂😂😂

[@JoséCastaño-c6l]

Hola. Saludos Me gustan tus vídeos para tu información por lo del carrito de la compra aquí todos los super tienen servicio a domicilio con horario a elegir para estar en casa en ese horario puedes hacer la compra en tienda física elegir lo que te quieras traer a casa en ese momento y dejar el resto en el carro de la compra ellos los meten en cajas de reparto según sean los productos frescos o no y te lo llevan a casa en el tramo horario indicado es muy útil cuando haces compras grandes de peso como agua embotellada etc, segun e el importe de la compra en unos super son gratis a partir de cierto importe, Mercadona cobra 7 euros por el servicio. Carrefour Consum Lidl día etc Y también tienes en las mismas tiendas tú compra en su página web que te lo sirven a domicilio espero que te sirva la información si no sabías un saludo sigue asi

[@james22939]

More suitcases zipper sounds please

[@hhernandeza06]

Hola Ale, seria bueno hacer muy de vez en cuando blogs en español. Saludos

[@65NART]

It’s all Spanish. You mean Castillano.

[@WonderfullyAle]

No I meant what I said.

[@65NART]

@ but Castillano is what is spoken in Spain with variations in Valencia and then Catalan.

[@WonderfullyAle]

@ “spanish or español are also the name for the Spanish language. Castellano is used in Spain to refer to the language of the Kingdom of Castile, while español is used to refer to the language in general.”

[@65NART]

@ yes but the language in Spain in general is Castillano which is different from South American Spanish. I remember learning this in class at secondary school. Even as an exchange student, we were told that our classes would be in Castillano as that is what our language classes were.