Jim
@JayKayTee
American expat in Spain
Forum posts
26
Contacts
4
About me
American
Lives in Valencia, Valencia
Speaks English, Espa帽ol
Registration: 24 July 2013
Best place to live in Spain for Expats? by Liz Nield
I would like to know where the best place to live in Spain is for someone who wants good value for money re property and to be near ex pats and where it is lively and fun to be in your early 50's. Maybe that's a big ask!
Hi Liz, Sorry you "got off on the wrong foot" with Linedancer. I don't think he meant any malice and his question is probably a good one to consider before committing to a life in Spain. Anyway on to your question...People ... Read More
Thinking seriously about moving to Spain - Which area would be best? by fisher14
Hello From the United States! My wife and I have decided to live abroad, (as we call it) and are looking very seriously at Spain. We have both worked in the movie industry all of our lives and find a very simple life much more attractive for our 4 ...
Dear Jim & Darla, I advise you to relax a little about the "sky falling" anytime soon in USA, and remember the grass is greener in other places, until you actually move there (to Spain, for example), and discover there are problems and ... Read More
Hi Everyone, I'm new to Valencia and just won the really big lotto by JayKayTee
Sorry, not really, didnt win the big one, but it got your attention right? OK, I'm Jim, am a young retiree (54), just arrived here after living 4 years in Buenos Aires, and am looking to make new friends as I get to know this fantastic city. I ...
Wow, looks far out on the map. I live carless (intentionally). Do you come into the city much? If so, let's arrange something. Don't know how to PM on this site (they don't make it easy/obvious), so pls email me at james dott nospam ... Read More
Hi Everyone, I'm new to Valencia and just won the really big lotto by JayKayTee
Sorry, not really, didnt win the big one, but it got your attention right? OK, I'm Jim, am a young retiree (54), just arrived here after living 4 years in Buenos Aires, and am looking to make new friends as I get to know this fantastic city. I ...
Hi FrancePatry! Welcome to Valencia, are you near downtown? Would love to have a coffee sometime. How to contact off-forum? Un saludo, JayKayTee Read More
Let's meet in Barcelona! by RedJetta805
Hola! I'm an American who will be staying in Barcelona for 8 weeks. As my 40th birthday was fast approaching, I decided to seize the moment and travel the world for several months. So, I quit my job in California and have traveled to New ...
Brave Girl, to quit job and everything. I'm sure you'll do fine in Barcelona, suggest head for English-Spanish language intercambio bars. Read More
How to make friends in Madrid by expat.com
We have been talking about [url=/forum/viewtopic.php?id=891]loneliness when you are abroad[/url], let's now talk about how to make friends (locals or expatriates) when you're living in Madrid :top: [b]Which are your best tips ...
Hi Loi -- I keep hearing Spring and Fall have the nicest weather to visit. I'm here in Madrid now in Dec.-January and can tell you it's rather cold and rainy. Although Madrid is absolutely gorgeous this time of year with all of the Christmas ... Read More
Looking to meet new friends in Madrid
Hi Elysabeth from Toronto! I too just arrived and am seeking fitness partners, for example cycling, jogging, gym classes. I'm originally from Los Angeles area, spent the last 3 years in Buenos Aires, and am now living in the middle of Madrid near ... Read More
Hola Madrid
Hi Ween, Sounds good, I'm in. :) Just arrived Madrid yesterday after 4 years in Buenos Aires and briefly in Valencia. Currently staying in Arguelles barrio of Madrid. Looking for new friends (not romance :rolleyes: ). Am up for touring around and ... Read More
Day to day health care by johnewood
My wife and I are staying in Spain from October through to March in a rented apartment. We both have our European Health card but wondering how we can register with a local GP. What can we do about day to day medical problems such as flu jab and ...
Chris, Good info, thanks. Jim P/D The top 3 biggest private insurers is what I was seeking, for example in Argentina they are OSDE, Medicus, y SwissMedical. Sounds like ins Spain the biggees are Sanitas and AXA Read More
Day to day health care by johnewood
My wife and I are staying in Spain from October through to March in a rented apartment. We both have our European Health card but wondering how we can register with a local GP. What can we do about day to day medical problems such as flu jab and ...
Chris (and Campogirl), Can you recommend any private healthcare insurers? I am a North American with fresh visa in hand to retire in Spain (Madrid), and debating whether to hang onto my good/cheap Argentine-based travel insurance (Medicus + ... Read More
Connecting with 55+ in Spain
Hi Kate, Welcome and look me up when you head over to Spain. Saludos, Jim Read More
Looking to Get True Barcelona Experience... Any suggestions? by markmaz
Hello to everyone. My wife and I visited Barcelona last year for only a few days and totally enjoyed everything we experienced, from the diversity of the people and the local cultures, to the wonderful street scene everywhere we went. So, we're ...
Hi Mark, I just spent 3 months in Spain (after 3陆 years in Buenos Aires), and am planning to live/retire in Madrid or Valencia. I spent a week in Barcelona and am a fellow middle-aged ex-Atlanta resident. Within the city of Barcelona, if you ... Read More
Language exchange evening in Oneills bar Madrid city centre
Hi Mark, typically are there many hispanoparlantes there? What time on Tuesdays? Thx, Jim Read More
Friends needed! by Janina84
Hi, I'm moving to Valencia on the 31st of August and am looking for friends. I am going to teach at the British College of La Ca帽ada but will be living in the centre of Valencia, Avenida Giorgeta. I am a 29 year old primary teacher and enjoy ...
Sorry folks, couldn't pull together the critical mass of enough new people to have that get-together. Now I'm off to Madrid for a week and then USA for a few months of begging (for that Spanish residential visa). But I'll be back in Wintertime. ... Read More
moving to spain by arwitaaaaaaaa
hola! i am from Egypt and i wish i would travel and live in Spain i would like to know if i can have a good job and whether it's easy to find a job there or not gracias Arwa
Google "desempleo Espa帽a" and see what you think! Read More
Friends needed! by Janina84
Hi, I'm moving to Valencia on the 31st of August and am looking for friends. I am going to teach at the British College of La Ca帽ada but will be living in the centre of Valencia, Avenida Giorgeta. I am a 29 year old primary teacher and enjoy ...
Hi Newcomers Janina, Lurcherman, Ramada, Stacey, and Lactobacillo: Welcome to Valencia area! I'm Jim and have been living here in Valencia for 3 weeks, always looking for new friends to explore this wonderful city with. I propose a little newcomer ... Read More
Hello! I am new to Valencia and expat blog by Flavie444
I received an email instructing me to say hello and introduce myself. For info you can see the profile I had to fill out. Tons of info there to get a feel for who I am. What I can say here is that my arrival in Valencia has not gone without a ...
Hi Flavie, I have been living in Valencia for all of 3 weeks and looking for friends to explore this wonderful city with. Would love to do so with you, perhaps we could even form a little group with a few others! I am an energetic early retired ... Read More
Day to Day life - what are your expenses? by miss_pamela
Hello fellow expats! I stumbled upon this amazing site recently and after reading A LOT!, I thought I might just say hi and ask a few questions myself ;) We have plans to move to Spain mid 2015, and are looking for [b]up to date info[/b] on ...
Dear Miss Pam and partner, This is mid-2013 and you're talking about coming in mid-2015. Am not sure how serious you are about Spain versus your "other potential desinations", but with all due respect I think you're asking way too early. Prices, ... Read More
How to make friends in Madrid by expat.com
We have been talking about [url=/forum/viewtopic.php?id=891]loneliness when you are abroad[/url], let's now talk about how to make friends (locals or expatriates) when you're living in Madrid :top: [b]Which are your best tips ...
Hi Roger, Just checking-in a month after your post to see how your plans are progressing. I am 60 and moved "cold-turkey" from Atlanta to Buenos Aires 3 years ago without knowing a word of Spanish. Am now in Valencia Spain, continuing my odyssey. ... Read More
Yet another retired couple looking at Valencia area by Hookfish
55 and retired in US, Florida Gulf side. Interested in experiences encountered in retirement second-home situation in the area. Not ready to talk to realtors yet. Any fishing? Are US expats favored over EU expats or reverse?
Hi Hookfish, Yes, am currently in Valencia, arrived 5 days ago July 21. Although I'm a retired researcher (medical chemistry), frankly I never had much luck researching places virtually, always found it better to just go visit and see the place(s) ... Read More
looking to make new friends! by new2valencia
hey everyone! I've just recently moved to valencia a few months ago and am looking to widen my circle of friends. Looking to meet people of a similar age that fancies meeting up at weekends for drinks etc. Also keen to try new things like ...
Hi new2valencia, I'm new too, arrived July 21. Don't know your age but I suspect at 55 I'm double yours. (But don't worry I have 3 daughters in college stateside!) Anyway I'm interested in meeting people to explore Valencia with, have lots of ... Read More
Yet another retired couple looking at Valencia area by Hookfish
55 and retired in US, Florida Gulf side. Interested in experiences encountered in retirement second-home situation in the area. Not ready to talk to realtors yet. Any fishing? Are US expats favored over EU expats or reverse?
Hi, are you currently in Valencia?? If so, how about we get together for a beer/wine/chat? I just arrived, am 55. Jim Read More
Hi Everyone, I'm new to Valencia and just won the really big lotto
Sorry, not really, didnt win the big one, but it got your attention right? OK, I'm Jim, am a young retiree (54), just arrived here after living 4 years in Buenos Aires, and am looking to make new friends as I get to know this fantastic city. I ... Read More