We Moved to Spain 🇪🇸 (Family of 4) Was It Worth It? | Real Expat Experience

Moving to Spain with a family is a huge decision! In this episode of Immigrant Chronicles, I sit down with my friend Chris, who moved to Valencia, Spain from the United States with his family of 4. After several months of living in Spain, we talk about what the experience is really like.... the good, the hard, and everything in between. If you're thinking about moving to Spain, relocating to Europe, or starting a new life abroad with kids, this conversation will give you real insight into what to expect. We cover: Adjusting to life in Spain as an American family How kids adapt to moving abroad Culture shock and “oh no” moments Language barriers and daily life challenges Making friends and building a new life Whether moving to Spain was the right decision This is an honest, unfiltered look at expat life in Valencia, Spain. Whether you're planning your move, dreaming about living in Spain, or just curious about what life is like for expats, this episode is for you. ⏱️ Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:40 How long have you been here 01:23 How have the kids adjusted 03:05 The decision to stay 04:32 Do you feel like a visitor here 05:25 Did the move change you 09:28 Did you have an oh no moment 11:25 Language adjustments 12:53 Who adjusted better 15:37 Do you miss home 17:35 Building a friend base 19:40 Breaking the move news 21:39 Is Spain what you thought it would be 23:44 Would you recommend this move 24:12 Talking about school 27:10 Would you do it again 28:17 Learn from my mistake 29:29 Bureaucracy 31:39 Outro ❤️ Support Our Channel If you enjoy following our journey, here are a few ways you can support us: 👉 Subscribe for honest videos about moving to Spain, raising kids abroad, and starting over as an American family. 📍 Based in Valencia, Spain 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family life • Expat perspective • Real experiences 🎥 New videos every week about life in Spain, travel, and moving abroad with kids. 🎬 Tools We Use & Recommend ✈️ Resources for Moving to Spain! Nomadly! Get help figuring out Digital Nomad or Non Lucrative Visa! Book your free 30 minute consultation today! https://www.nomadly.es/?via=thelongwa... Online Spanish Classes with Go! Go! España! Get your Spanish skills up to speed with this 6 week course. Use my link and get 10% off! https://spanishonline.gogoespana.com/... 🧳 What We Used for Our Big Move BEST WAY TO MOVE MONEY!: https://wise.com/invite/ihpc/matthewr... Cat Carrier (airline approved): https://amzn.to/47mr1pI Cat Leash & Harness: https://amzn.to/4snthFu Our Luggage: https://amzn.to/4l7814c 2 Pack European Plug Adapter USB C: https://amzn.to/3N5tSwD 🎥 Our Filming Equipment Mini Mic (DJI): https://amzn.to/4rOvbiz Voiceover Mic (Fifine): https://amzn.to/4sogC5g Computer We Edit On (Acer Nitro V15): https://amzn.to/40H28S1 Camera We Film With (GoPro Hero Black 12): https://amzn.to/40co9rJ Auto Face Tracking Selfie Stick: https://amzn.to/4sNAv5M You can also shop through our general Amazon link here — it doesn’t cost you anything extra, but it helps support our channel: 👉 https://amzn.to/4aOigah As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. #Spain #MovingToSpain #ExpatLife #LivingInSpain #ValenciaSpain #MoveToSpain #ExpatFamily #LifeInSpain #SpainVlog #AmericanInSpain #Relocation #SpainLife #EuropeLife #FamilyTravel #ImmigrantChronicles