10 Things You MUST Know Before Coming to Spain

What Spain tips did I miss out guys? Let me know so I can shoot a part 2! 😀

is it a custom to say how are you when greeting strangers ie in grocery worker, restaurant staff ect

Great video! May I also add a tip on getting cash in Spain -- Spain banks charge a variety in fees - some charge absolutely Zero ATM fees to foreign cards holders and some charge ridiculously high fees. So its an important cost consideration when travelling there. Found an app for this - ATM Fee Saver - it gives a list of fee-free and lower fee ATMs along with their withdrawal limits. Boy, it was soo helpful! landed up saving so much on ATM fees. Worth adding to your list, it will help a lot of international travellers!

Barcelona is pronounced the same in English and Catalan, so no need to strugle trying to pronounce it in Spanish if you visit the city.

Mount is crap. Utd won’t make top 4 this season. The only reason ten hag wants him is because he only knows players who have been in the Dutch league.

Do siestas happen in winter?

Legally the USA has minimum wages in each State. The idea of "relying" on tips is like bankers "relying" on annual bonuses, which are much larger but not necessarily deserved. This is how misinformation spreads.

TIPS To insure prompt service It is an incredibly SIMPLE concept that has been bastardized. Tipping should never be charged by a company so they can pay staff a "bonus". Tipping is supposed to be personal. YOU gave me great service, face to face, YOU improved my meal, day, mood ... I give you a small token of appreciation. Chances are if I return you will remember me and provide that "personal" touch that makes my meal better. Simple. Too bad tourism has beaten it to death. Like tapas. Simple. Small portions to "cover", eat with your drink. By law tapas are supposed to be free with any serving of wine or beer in Spain. Very old law, still observed in Andalucia.

Meanwhile Andalucians sleeping 3 hour siestas.... Also those hours when the shops close are called (informally) siesta hours. NEVER EVER call anyone during siesta hours... Is almost a criminal offensexD

This is interessting with Tapas. Littel Snacks and some drinks with them. The russians and polish have the same, they drink wodka and have little Snacks between drinking.

si no hubieran toros de lidia , serian bueys para carne viviendo en granja sin ver el sol , y a las hembras vacas las ensimenarian , para producir carne ... yo no voy a los Toros pero creo que los animalistas o mascotistas se equivocan ...

Si conseguimos un país como este, con su historia, arte, gastronomía y cultura durmiendo la siesta... somos unos superhombres jajajaja...para colmo somos uno de los países con mayor esperanza de vida del mundo. La siesta está directamente relacionada con la salud, el clima y el horario de España. España por su latitud tiene los días más largos de Europa, además utilizamos el horario del centro de Europa, no el de nuestro meridiano, con lo que en verano a la 10h30pm en verano aún no es de noche, por eso nuestro horario también es diferente. No estamos obligados a aprovechas las horas diurnas como los otros países con jornadas laborales de 08 o 09 a.m hasta las 17h.00 p.m y sólo una hora para comer. En España básicamente hay dos horarios: Horario de oficinas, bancos, funcionarios y algunos trabajadores por cuenta ajena, que es de 08 a.m. a 15 h p.m. (jornada intensiva lo llamamos) y el horario de comerciantes, profesiones liberales o autónomos y trabajadores por cuenta ajena, que es de 09 /10 h. a.m. hasta las 14h p.m y de 17h p.m. a 20/21 h. p.m. (jornada partida). Por otro lado, los españoles amamos las noches porque gracias al clima suelen ser muy agradables excepto en invierno. Es frecuente que el español, depende de la edad, prefiera dormir poco en la cama y vivir más.

I love all your videos. My wife and I are going to Spain for 3 weeks (Aug 25-Sept 16). We are landing in Barcelona and I was wondering if you can do a video on how/where to get a mobile sim card.

I’am a beautiful person sorry I’am having beers you are always informative and beautiful person I am learning about Spain 🎶

Heading to Galicia to hike in 3 weeks. Then back to Andalusia in September for a motorcycle tour. Such a great country. Wonderful peeps.

Not enough plastic food for your like?

OMG , breath dude

But Barcelona in english sounds like Barcelona said in Catalan so, well said too.

This was the most informative travel video that I have ever watched. The video was very detailed and covered all aspects of daily life in Spain.

Totally disagree…I’m addicted to siestas (weekends/holidays, obviously) and I’m full on bed, pajamas (not in summer!), at least an hour…no point otherwise.

I have been your videos to prepare for my trip to Madrid in April. Your channel makes me want to move to Spain. Love the culture and architecture!

Hay algo que no extiendo,hablas de asido aprisa, no hace falta correr tanto, no da tiempo a leer lo escrito, suerte en España, es un país acogedor

James (and Yoli!) I have enjoyed your videos SO much! The detail you go into, your profound respect and love for the country, your wonderful energy -- to my mind, you do the best possible job of making someone get excited about visiting! I'm taking a VERY brief trip, 3/1/23 to 3/8/23, but after viewing your videos I already know I'm going to want to come back. Thank you for the effort and time you and Yoli put into your videos! You've already made my coming trip -- and future trips -- more enjoyable.

Your wife is the star of the show 👍

Is it ok to burp and fart (passing gas to let the toxins out of your body?

Wait, Spanish people don’t drink sangria and it’s a “tourist trick”?!

Sweet

Love your work bro!! Saving for my trip now

Glad I found your videos - I'm off to Spain shortly. Ps. Re the train speed, 300 kilometres per hour = 186.4 miles per hour.

Culture shock when I was at the Atocha station in 1987, the restrooms only had a hole in the middle, to water closet like those in China and HK, and underneath the door people squat when they do no.2 and just shoot eh hole when doing number 1 since the doors did not go towards the floor. I even saw poop on the floor so I had to get out. I hope it has changed.

Nice guy but living in a conservative country while being overtly Left wing is something to wonder about.

torrefacto bad? dude, i love torrefacto! what are you talking about? lol

No está cambiando en España la idea de las corridas de toros. Es mentira lo que dices. Si quieres tener una experiencia inclusiva en España al visitarla, no dudes en ir a una corrida de toros. Esta pareja pija comunista de chalé, miente y mucho. Viva España y vivan los toros que es nuestra cultura y nuestra fiesta nacional. En España sobran ustedes, progres incultos.

Im so glad I came across your videos James and Yoly, fantastic and interesting ` thank you

well done

Excellent video and comments. I will definitely follow your advice

Finding the "right" tour? For aging Aussies and not wanting to be "Soylent Green Tourists". Wanting to find those that still find the 1936/9 fascist take-over a worthy topic. Would go tomorrow with such a tour and comrades. salud!

Great videos! Thanks.

Will the Barcelona Tapas, Taverns & History Tour be available in May 2023?

Great content, gracias 🍓😊🍋🍎😏🍏😉

the tipping seems to be the same as in ireland

James (and Yoly) could you do a video on scenic train rides in Spain. Or alt least trips on the train that take several hours from A to B.

Would never go to a bullfight. Barbaric cruelty. But every country is cruel to animals in their own unique way, sadly.

in Spain you don't tip, period

Last time when I was at Barcelona my wallet got stolen. My friend got her phone snatched on the street of Barcelona. Another coworker got her suitcase snatched in Barcelona. I am planning a trip to Madrid and Seville. I am a bit worried about the safety in these two places. Any thoughts?

Great story.Realy helpful. Enjoyed it very much.

Me encanta el enstusiasmo que le ponen a sus videos 😀.

Always fun seeing you two!!!

Love your enthusiasm and such helpful info.

Thank you!

I love bull fighting