If you’re considering a move to Spain, currently navigating the move to Spain, or already living in Spain as an expat, consider this channel your personal resource for everything you need to know.
I’m Alex — a retired American living full-time in Spain. After a career in the corporate world, owning a travel agency, and appearing as “The Travel Guy” on morning television in Chicago, I moved to Spain and never looked back.
Polished postcard moments really aren't my thing. I do my best showing you the reality of life as an American in Spain. From the logistics that actually matter...healthcare, residency paperwork, buying a home, and the real cost of living to the daily experience of integrating into Spanish culture. I provide the honest answers as I experience them.
Valencia is my home base, but Spain is the story. I travel, but always through the lens of options and experiences for those living abroad.
Join me for the big adventure - life in Spain. Hit subscribe and come along.
Alex In Spain
Hi everyone! Sorry for the silence, but I've been off in the French Pyrenees the past couple weeks (with a stop on the Spanish side too). New video drops Saturday comparing two towns, 45 minutes apart, one in each country. Which one do you think I'd pick? 👀
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Alex In Spain
Friends, after two years of sharing our journey—from our home base here in Valencia to every corner of the country, it’s time for a change that reflects who we are today.
We’re officially rebranding to Alex in Spain — No Filter.
Why? Because we’ve outgrown the 'tour' focus. The real story I'm telling now is the unfiltered reality of living as an expat in Spain...the good, the bad, and the logistical truth. It’s the same honest, no-fluff content, just with a name that better fits what I do.
Thank you for being part of this journey—let's keep going!
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Alex In Spain
🚨 2+ hours and counting! 🚨 Today's LIVE Q&A kicks off at 3PM Spain time — all about private healthcare in Spain, with a Sanitas agent joining me to answer every question you throw at us. 🩺🇪🇸 See you there!
Link here.... youtube.com/live/YNWZ6Pb8K3Q?feature=share
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Alex In Spain
Friday’s video is a WILD one. Getting a driver’s license in Spain tested every ounce of my patience. See you then. 😂
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Alex In Spain
Healthcare Insurance in Spain! Join us in a couple of weeks as we go live to answer YOUR QUESTIONS about private healthcare insurance in Spain. I will be joined by Sanitas agent, Areti McKie Mallidou, and she knows everything! ;)
Click the link here to be notified of the event 👉 youtube.com/live/YNWZ6Pb8K3Q?feature=share
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Alex In Spain
A new video is out! Our TEN FAVORITE RESTAURANTS IN VALÈNCIA. These made the cut! Are there any others we should have included?
https://youtu.be/xyHL5ej1DDg
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Alex In Spain
🍽️ New video drops TOMORROW (Friday night) — and I need to know if you can guess #1…
My Top 10 Valencia Restaurants list is finally here. What do you think took the top spot?
🫓 A paella place on the beach
🍝 An Italian spot we can’t quit
🥩 A steakhouse that ruined us (in the best way)
🤷 Something totally unexpected
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Alex In Spain
Madrid research. Very thorough.
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Alex In Spain
🎥 Working on something new for all of you asking about visiting Valencia AS A TOURIST — the best spots, incredible sites, the food, all of it. Spoiler: it's going to be hard to keep it under an hour. 😄
Valencia might just be the best city in the world right now. Change my mind. 👇
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Alex In Spain
🔴 One year in Valencia as a retired American expat — and I'm answering EVERYTHING this Saturday, May 16th at 5PM Spain time!
One year living in Valencia as a retired US expat — and I'm answering everything. Cost of living, best neighborhoods, healthcare, bringing your pets, and the real pros AND cons of making the move. No fluff, just honest answers.
What do you want to know most? Drop your questions in the chat — nothing is off limits (within reason 😄).
🕐 5:00pm Valencia / 11:00am Eastern USA / 8:00am Pacific USA / 4:00pm London
Hit the bell so YouTube notifies you when we go live 🔔
See you Saturday!
LINK: youtube.com/live/W10HVv1sFgU?si=MidK7bcQ2mCEgTvb
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