Spain Forum

Young American wants to move to Spain

2010-08-15T01:29:13Z

For personal reasons, I’d like to move to Spain in the distant future. Living in Texas bores me so I want to get out and see the world. Currently I am 17, and have looked into living abroad permanently for the past couple of months. Spain first caught my eye for a plethora of reasons; its location in Europe which allows for traveling across the continent and to North Africa, my intermediate level of knowledge about the Spanish language, and Spain’s carefree lifestyle. Since I know some Spanish, I won’t be going in blindfolded because I’d be able to communicate efficiently with the local population. Being my last year of high school I have the luxury to take it easy and prepare for a cross-continental move. I need to establish funds to move and start a new life, further develop a skill set that will enable me to get a job, and improve my Spanish. I need assistance regarding quite a few issues:

How are American expatriates treated in Spain?

As a native English speaker is there a demand for us?

How long does residency, or citizenship take for an American? I assume it is easier if you are an EU citizen.

Is there a strong demand for jobs related to Internet Marketing, front end web development, or technology; and how long would it take my to get a job in this field? Currently I know HTML5, css3, some blackhat and whitehat SEO, and am in the process of learning Javascript, jquery, and php.

How much is the cost of living in Spain to live comfortably as a single male?

What is the process of acquiring citizenship? Can you explain it to me in detail?

Should I go to University in the states and put off moving for another 4 years? Is a bachelor degree from a top U.S. public school valuable in Spain?

Culturally, what are some things I must adapt to?

How is the party scene, and how is the issue of Marijuana treated?

Thank you.

Advise Needed on Getting a Domain Name and Were to go to get a Website done?

2009-05-20T18:21:46Z

I need Advice I would like to know were I can go to get a cheap Domain Name and Were to go to get a Website done?

Anyone?

New Entertainments news for the Northern Costa Blanca

2010-07-30T13:57:08Z

http://www.theorbit.biz/

They publish monthly, with free distribution at loads of venues in the area, lots of news, reviews and articles, and really comprehensive entertainments listings - I really like this, because a lot of the local papers only seem to write up events that have already happened, which is not a lot of use if you want to go along!

The gig listings cover the whole of Spain, so they’d love to hear from any aspiring talent out there, get a free listing and maybe even a review if you’re any good

They have some great opinion pieces and editorial too, celebrating a broad mix of culture and entertainment aspects of the Costa, well worth a look, and if you’re not passing a bar to pick one up you can also read the whole lot on line!

Enjoy folks, and have a great weekend,

BDP x

Would Like to Move to Spain

2010-07-25T17:09:08Z

Hello
I am looking to move to Spain ...most likely working as a English teacher ...I need advise on education system for little ones…health care system….transportation and housing….I am looking at Madrid or other main cities…Please write me your thoughts and advise….I really need a insiders view

Anyone know of any texting applications/services?

2010-07-09T22:14:12Z

Texting to the US: Any suggestions on how to text from abroad back to my friends in the US? My cellphone company wants to charge like $0.50 for each text I send and receive which is a little out of my budget. Thanks

Wolfgang Brand Exposed - A Warning!

2010-06-22T17:47:48Z

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Can you help me identify an animal?

2010-07-21T16:47:46Z

I was walking in Toledo recently and noticed a small animal on an otherwise abandoned pavement. It was the middle of the day and very hot, and the animal was in the shade. At first I thought it was a dead rat, then noticed it was moving very slowly. I had a closer look and noticed it was a rather beautiful thing, a bit like a dormouse with wide eyes, and chipmunk-like stripes on its coat (although much bigger than either of those). It looked to me almost like a small possum, although I know they don’t live in Europe. I got close but didn’t have my camera on me, unfortunately. Does anyone know if this is a native species, and if so, what is it? Or was it an unfortunate unwanted pet, perhaps thrown from the window of a car?

Electricity

2009-11-23T19:26:17Z

I wonder if anyone knows how to get cheaper electricity. I have recently moved house near Girona because i wanted more land. No problem,purchased and now get big electric bills average around 950 euros for 2 months…....
There are only 2 of us and we dont use any more than we did at our previous house. (old bills used to be around 250 )
The only thing I run extra are the pumps that bring the water from the wells, Is my free water actually costing me so much?

Passport Renewal

2010-07-16T16:01:33Z

My passport will soon be up for renewal, and in the meantime, I will be changing my surname as I am getting married. So I am trying to find out which forms I need to complete. I can find info on which renewal form to use, but not how to renew and change name at the same time. I have tried calling the British Consulate, who said that I needed to call the passport helpline in Madrid, who kept me on hold for 7 minutes before I finally hung up as they were were clocking up call charges of well over a Euro per minute ! It would be easier and a lot cheaper for me to renew my passport via the UK, but I am not sure if this is legal, as I am living in the Canaries. ! I am going round in circles as when I ask the same questions to a Spanish person, I am just told that they dont know as they do not change names when getting married !
Has anyone else been in the same position.

Lifetimes Magazine

2010-07-17T10:18:10Z

Hi all

Does anyone here subscribe to the Lifetimes Magazine? I am trying to find out if you received the last issue, I think it was the one with Max Clifford on the cover.

Cheers