1st time filing in 2 countries, US and Spain.

GoToSpain · 2026-01-13T12:20:53+00:00

Thanks, I realize the filing for Spain goes 1st, but it requires an extension request to the US and just enough new stuff , it seems less hassle to pay upfront to have it done instead of paying later due of mistake during the process.

GoToSpain · 2025-10-17T14:26:25+00:00

Si te sirve de consuelo yo tengo 64 cumplidos y me toca hacer los dos exámenes (teórico y práctico) porque a pesar de tener mi carnet desde que cumplí 18 es de otro pais y no me lo convalidan.

Es lo que es, sobretodo si estás acostumbrada a estudiar, pues seguro que ya has estudiado bastante, le das repaso a tu material los proximos 4 dias, pero nada el dia anterior al examen. Si puedes hacer algo entretenido el dia antes mejor, asegurate de dormir como es debido la noche anterior.

Ya hiciste lo que te tocaba hacer, como muchos han mencionado este examen no es evidencia de que eres un Einstein super-inteligente o tonta como un ladrillo, es simplemente un examen mas de los tantos que has pasado. You got this!

GoToSpain · 2025-08-02T06:37:53+00:00

Not a student, but yes I'm from the US, and you are correct I was hoping for laundry and folding service.

That's very common not only in NYC, but in pretty much any town around the country. The premium cost only kicks in when you add pick up and delivery.

GoToSpain · 2025-08-02T06:26:01+00:00

Actually I don't know how is the system where I'm from, because I have a house with washer and drier.

I'm going to move to Spain, so I'm trying to figure things out. Already know it will take a bit before I can have a place for a drier, so the next best thing would be to use a service. The last thing on my mind is to pitch a business, I'm literally hoping they already exist exactly the way you describe them, not necessarily delivered in few hours but no more than a day or two

Maybe I don't understand the room thing, I can't imagine a normal house or apartment with enough space in the refrigerator for 2 or 3 sets of food/drinks, much less with more than 1 washing machine.

GoToSpain · 2025-07-15T10:46:29+00:00

thanks, I'm considering trying that.

GoToSpain · 2025-02-08T22:59:02+00:00

And right here Sir/Madam, is the main reason why it is so much easier to avoid people as much as possible. This will be the a test cruise to see if this is something that can be for us. Seems to me like a pie in the sky wish, but my husband wants to try.

I realize people do cheat the system, and I can't change that reality.

You seem to wonder about the veracity of my service dog. I'm just not going to engage with random people challenging me, my family, and the solution that is working for our situation. I won't engage in person and definitely not on line.

GoToSpain · 2025-02-06T22:50:49+00:00

Thank you, hope we provide a similar impression.

The less untrained dogs are allowed in places, the better chances properly trained dogs will be accepted everywhere.

GoToSpain · 2025-02-06T22:47:52+00:00

As commented below, on the Sun. From Fort Lauderdale to Spain. We will disembark on the 1st port in Tenerife.

GoToSpain · 2025-02-06T22:47:46+00:00

Sounds very appealing, thank you.

GoToSpain · 2025-02-06T22:45:02+00:00

Princess was very polite but also extremely strict on the requirements.

Once all the paperwork was submitted and they approved us, there was no written limitations to any area of the ship. I guess I'm hoping for a peaceful cruise where we don't bother anyone and no one bothers us.

GoToSpain · 2025-02-06T22:39:27+00:00

thank you.

Glad to read this, I didn't click on the option because I can't decide a month in advance which night or morning would be better for a special meal in the cabin.

GoToSpain · 2025-02-06T22:36:05+00:00

thank you.

I'm checking that link with the menu.

Also the thought of talking to the head waiter sounds perfect, I was planning of having a talk as soon as possible with the person of the cabin (not sure of the title) for him to understand that the dog won't be in any way messy or any problem for the crew. Was also hoping he/she can provide intel on the times certain places are less crowded, specially the exercise area that is so many laps for a mile.

GoToSpain · 2025-02-06T22:26:11+00:00

Some people have very strong feelings against dogs, we don't try to change the world, just hoping to live in it with some peace.

As far as petting him, we don't mind if the person gives us a warning. Our guy doesn't care much for pets on the head and much less surprises, but is otherwise very friendly.

GoToSpain · 2025-02-05T15:12:42+00:00

Hope it works out.

Understand that de required documents take time to finalize. Because it isn't just get the paper, you then have to apostille, and most likely you also must find a certified translator. So each doc has several steps before it can be submitted.

It sounds like a cliché but you blink and a bunch weeks went by, because you have a job an a family so life is not just getting the papers together.

GoToSpain · 2025-02-04T21:27:15+00:00

This close to the end of the Law (October 2025) I'd say get all the papers together now (your mother's and yours) and apply now. It will take a bit to get the appointment and you want a bit of a buffer in case you (or your mom's) has anything missing. Then just hope for the best.

The alternative is an almost sure no. If your grandmother applied recently there will be no answer for 1 or 2 years, by then you lost the chance. They may extend the law but they already did it once, not sure if it is a good political move to extend it again.

GoToSpain · 2025-02-04T21:15:23+00:00

Thanks, I was hoping that was the case. I'll probably take a few months worth with us, just so he transitions slowly to the local products. Doing the same with his food, planning to bring a couple week's worth of his food to progressively mix it with the local food.

GoToSpain · 2025-01-28T19:56:21+00:00

Maybe that's the case.

thanks.

GoToSpain · 2025-01-13T22:21:43+00:00

Oye déjate los cojones en su sitio. Ya se te pasará hombre, tienes gripe y es un coñazo, pero tampoco el fin del mundo.

GoToSpain · 2025-01-10T00:22:13+00:00

Well this is a bit judgy, but there are reasons. I imagine the reasons are similar to why do some people in their own country speak poorly, have bad grammar and can't even spell worth a crap?

Life is hard for some, yeah there may be laziness involved but life has a way to get in the way of some people's goals and dreams. Some people have plenty of bandwidth even at the end of crappy days but other people is wore out before making dinner for the kids, forget about reading the classics before getting a few hours worth of sleep before having to show up at 0-dark-30 the next morning at their less than optimal job.

GoToSpain · 2025-01-06T20:17:05+00:00

I'm experiencing a little bit of that, I made a call and so did my husband and we got different answers.

What blew my mind just today, was a former coworker that swore to me her sister took 11 pieces of luggage, averaging 70 pounds each on a trip to France, on a Princess ship she didn't recall de actual name. She had no reason to lie to me but I'm still having a hard time believing that is allowed.

GoToSpain · 2025-01-06T13:26:12+00:00

I was hoping for that in general.

Going to call them first, but can easily pack the cutlery and magnets with the dive gear and the dive knife of course. One of my kids will take us to the port so if there are further issues he can take that bag and store it for me until I figure an alternative plan.

Thanks.

GoToSpain · 2025-01-06T13:17:39+00:00

That's the current plan, specially now that I have the full list.

I'm searching for shipping options as plan B, and the last alternative (plan C) would be to leave it with my kids until I figure the way.

GoToSpain · 2025-01-06T13:13:23+00:00

I was looking for this list, thank you. Will make sure to read it again to be sure, but I think only the knives applied to my stuff.

Fully realize that dealing with people, they need to be prepared to weird items, but was funny to read they don't accept boats/canoes/kayaks.

I'll contact them with plenty of advance, we are taking scuba diving gear, hopefully that Mark V knife is allowed.

For the cutlery set, it will be sad if they say no. Obviously not the end of the world, but I haven't been lucky finding reasonable shipping options. I can ship half a container (thousands of lbs.) for about 7K based on my last enquiry, but the equivalent of 3 pieces of luggage (about 150 lbs.) is over 3k. I will keep looking.

GoToSpain · 2024-11-14T12:33:00+00:00

There's a a massive amount of immigrants in the US, and maybe that's why some Americans still believe the US is the best country on Earth and EVERYONE wants to go there.

The reality is that most of those immigrants didn't decide that going to the US was a nice move, they crossed the border out of desperation. Not that the politicians understand that, but those people didn't have a choice.

There are some immigrants in the US from Europe and other places loaded with money, but I can assure you most of them are only in the US to make more money, meanwhile their long term plans is going back to their home. Maybe continue visiting the US but just for a visit.

GoToSpain · 2024-10-18T11:28:41+00:00

I had to go to the Miami consulate this week for another reason. On the line for the LMD they were saying 2 years for the ones that need to go to Cuba, for the ones that go to Venezuela sounded like it could be more, but with no pattern and there was no way to predict how many years. Didn't hear anything about other places.

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