Kalie from ExpatsEverywhere sits down with Paul, an American who recently bought an apartment in Valencia, Spain and is in the process of moving. He talks about the crazy rollercoaster he went on with trying to purchase a home, how affordable the city is, how he enjoys life in Valencia because of the pace of life, how much you need to live on, the cafe culture, who the city is not built for, and more.
00:00 Intro
00:23 What was life like before moving to Valencia?
02:47 Do you need to know Spanish if you move to Valencia?
03:24 How did you prepare to move to Valencia?
06:37 What do you recommend people do to get set up and settled?
08:55 What is the process of traveling with your pets like?
09:46 How should people prepare to adapt easily?
11:00 Did you find any sources particularly helpful?
11:21 How affordable is Valencia and what is the cost of living like?
13:13 What is Valencia like?
14:32 What were some difficulties you had in the beginning?
15:49 Did you learn anything new about yourself?
17:08 What are some key differences between living in the US vs Spain?
17:34 What is your daily life in Valencia like?
18:53 What kind of person is Valencia not for?
20:10 How has living abroad transformed your life?
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Josh and Kalie left the US for a life abroad in 2009 and haven’t looked back. They have lived in Spain, South Korea, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, and are currently in Portugal. Yes, they realize they only moved to countries starting with the letter “S” until they spoiled that streak with their move to Portugal. Follow ExpatsEverywhere as we aim to get information to you through expat interviews, city breakdowns, expat life, travel, vlogs, and more.
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