How We Moved to Europe (Our Honest Stories)

Can you really move to Europe on a budget? We break down the visa costs, hidden fees, and the survival tips for Filipinos moving to Spain with limited funds. We reveal the actual numbers behind our move, from flight tickets to "show money." If you are planning your migration, you need to watch this. 💬 In this episode: ✅ How much money you actually need to move abroad ✅ The truth about student visas & work visas nobody tells you ✅ Lessons from our first two years as expats ✅ Honest advice for Filipinos planning to live abroad Whether you’re an OFW, planning to move to Spain, or simply curious about life abroad on a budget, this episode is your survival guide — real, raw, and made for anyone dreaming of a fresh start overseas. 🌍 🎙️ CHAPTERS 00:00 – Intro 01:31 – How Much Money Do You Really Need to Move Abroad? 03:14 – Student Visa: Fast Track or Hidden Trap? 04:13 – The Work Visa Problems They Don’t Tell You About 08:46 – The Visa Decision We’d Do Differently 11:20 – First 2 Years Abroad: What We’d Change If We Could 16:42 – Lessons You Only Learn the Hard Way 19:12 – Would We Be the Same Without Moving Abroad? 🍷 JOIN THE CHIKA COMMUNITY If you enjoyed this conversation, don't forget to SUBSCRIBE and hit the bell 🔔 so you never miss an episode! 📱 FOLLOW US FOR UPDATES 📸 Instagram: @ChikaAndSangria 🎥 TikTok: @ChikaAndSangria 💌 ABOUT US Welcome to Chika & Sangría! We are two Filipinas living in Barcelona, navigating life, love, and career in Europe. From dating culture shocks to the reality of the "OFW" life, we share unfiltered stories for the Global Pinoy community. Whether you're planning to move to Spain or just missing home, this is your safe space. 🏷️ HASHTAGS #FilipinaInSpain #BuhayAbroad #ChikaAndSangria #PinoyPodcast #LifeInBarcelona