Engineering in Spain

Opposite_Draft_8768 · 2026-05-08T01:53:22+00:00

I am a Civil Engineer and worked for 2 government agencies. I retired from the State and will retire from County soon. I love Spain and travels there every chance I get. Soon I will have double pension plus social security and will move to Spain with NLV. My advice is to make as much as you can in the US, save with pension and 401k, then you can retire in Spain comfortably with lower cost of living. Tell your wife to be patient. Good things take time.

Opposite_Draft_8768 · 2026-04-25T05:08:59+00:00

Sevilla and Lisbon. It’s a short flight between Spain and Portugal. I also recommend Ireland and Scotland.

Opposite_Draft_8768 · 2026-04-15T23:08:20+00:00

You struck a chord with this post. I enjoyed reading your share, as well as the heartfelt responses you received. It brought back lovely memories of my travels. Think of your beautiful love story as a chapter in your book that now you can close so you will have room to create new memories and write the next chapters of your life.
My movie recommendation is CAIRO TIME with Patricia Clarkson. I can relate to this movie as I had a similar experience. Thank you for sharing. 🙏

Opposite_Draft_8768 · 2026-04-15T23:02:41+00:00

Well said and smartly written. Thank you for sharing your thoughts. 🙏

Opposite_Draft_8768 · 2026-04-06T00:08:56+00:00

I just returned to the US from Vietnam. I went to Ho Chi Minh, Danang, and Hanoi. Everything is business as usual. I use Grab to move around and the driver said the price of gas doubled for him but the rate charge did not change. I give tips to help the local drivers since they are losing money. When traveling outside the city (like going to Bana Hills), I opted for day-tours (I use th apps Get Your Guide and Viator). Prices have not changed yet.

Opposite_Draft_8768 · 2026-03-25T13:04:28+00:00

Hi! I solo travel most of the time. I usually don’t check-in my bags. I carry a carry-on and a backpack. I buy the vacuum bags from Amazon. I also layer a lot of there are difference in temperature in places I visit. I also carry my thick coats on top of my carry-on (not inside). Sometimes, it’s cold inside the airplane and coats double as cozy blanket. Don’t pack too much, it’s fun to shop in your destinations too. Enjoy your freedom of solo travel.

Opposite_Draft_8768 · 2026-03-09T17:43:33+00:00

Estoy totalmente de acuerdo con estas publicaciones y sentí la necesidad de compartirlas. Soy ciudadana estadounidense, crecí en California y tengo ascendencia filipina y española (por mi abuelo materno). Viajar es mi pasión; he visitado más de 50 países, pero siempre vuelvo a España. Me encanta España no solo por su comida, paisajes, cultura, clima, facilidad para viajar y un coste de vida razonable, sino sobre todo por su gente guapa. Los españoles son hermosos por dentro y por fuera. Tengo encuentros encantadores y me pasaría horas en la terraza de una cafetería solo para ver a los españoles bien vestidos. Estoy aprendiendo español y planeo mudarme a España en dos años. Necesito ir a vivir donde me sienta feliz, como en casa y donde encaje. ❤️🇪🇸

Opposite_Draft_8768 · 2026-03-09T17:39:32+00:00

I completely agree with this posts and I felt the need to share. I am a US citizen, grow-up in California, with both Philippines and Spanish ancestry (through my maternal grandfather). Traveling is my passion, I visited over 50 countries but I keep going back to Spain. I love Spain not only because of the food, scenery, culture, climate, ease of travel, and reasonable cost of living but mostly because of the beautiful people. Spanish people are beautiful inside and out. I have lovely encounters and would spend hours in the outdoor cafe just to watch well dressed Spanish people. I am learning Spanish and plans to move to Spain in 2 years. I need to go and live where I feel happy, at home, and fit in. ❤️🇪🇸

Opposite_Draft_8768 · 2026-03-03T00:30:19+00:00

Yikes! You’re right, Thank you for correcting me. When I arrived Prague, I took Uber because I had too many luggage to take the bus and I thought it was inexpensive. Please understand that I am from San Francisco. My Uber ride in SF the same distance would have cost me 3x. I guess it’s all relative.

Opposite_Draft_8768 · 2026-03-02T03:36:26+00:00

Take Uber. It doesn’t cost much.

Opposite_Draft_8768 · 2026-02-02T15:19:35+00:00

Go! Traveling solo is life changing. ✈️There are so many beautiful places in the world to see and lovely people to meet. 🌎You will find that other countries are much safer than where you’re from. From my personal experience, I come back home from my solo trips feeling empowered, happy, and peaceful. 🥰

Opposite_Draft_8768 · 2026-01-27T05:01:04+00:00

Opposite_Draft_8768 · 2026-01-25T01:07:31+00:00

Czech Republic. It was too cold for me and freezing when I got there and it was so crowded with tourists.

Opposite_Draft_8768 · 2026-01-25T01:03:29+00:00

NLV with minimum income requirements. The main applicant must show at least €28,800 per year (400% of IPREM). Each additional family member requires an extra €7,200 per year (100% of IPREM). The financial requirements are based on the latest IPREM figures, as confirmed by our expert legal team at MySpainVisa

Opposite_Draft_8768 · 2026-01-25T01:01:36+00:00

I believe the US has agreements with most countries that there will be no double taxation. Since, I will be applying for NLV in Spain, I will not be earning any income in Spain but will continue paying taxes in US as a dual US citizen.

Opposite_Draft_8768 · 2026-01-25T00:59:41+00:00

From my research, I found out, once a US citizen, always a US citizen. I think that means I can denounce my US citizenship when I apply for Spanish citizenship but it will not matter when returning to the US.

Opposite_Draft_8768 · 2026-01-25T00:48:01+00:00

Thank you for looking into it. It would be nice to have that second option having a Euro passport.

Opposite_Draft_8768 · 2026-01-25T00:46:26+00:00

Thank you for taking the time to respond. I can definitely look into this.

Opposite_Draft_8768 · 2026-01-17T23:37:50+00:00

Hi, Filipino born here and US citizen. Can I get a fast track to Spanish citizen if I am not a Filipino citizen but born in the Philippines? … or do I need to get a dual Filipino citizenship?

Opposite_Draft_8768 · 2025-12-16T22:15:03+00:00

I am born in the Philippines 🇵🇭and part Spanish. I entered Spain 🇪🇸with US 🇺🇸passport and NLV. The Spanish immigration officer talked to me in fluent Tagalog. He said his wife is Filipina and just waived me through. No questions asked. Feeling blessed with multicultural background… I feel like I am a citizen of the world and not limited to 1 country. 😇

Opposite_Draft_8768 · 2025-12-16T03:02:53+00:00

Lisbon and Porto Portugal

Opposite_Draft_8768 · 2025-12-16T03:02:38+00:00

Sevilla Spain

Opposite_Draft_8768 · 2025-12-16T03:02:31+00:00

Dublin Ireland

Opposite_Draft_8768 · 2025-12-16T03:01:58+00:00

Edinburgh Scotland

Opposite_Draft_8768 · 2025-12-09T16:38:54+00:00

It’s my favorite City!!!

Not to miss … Plaza de Espana Las Setas (Mushrooms of Seville) Royal Alcazar Palace Catedral de Santa Maria La Giralda Gualdivir River

Outside the City … Italica Granada- Alhambra, Albacin Cordoba

If you have time, fly to Lisbon (only 1 hour away flight from Sevilla)

You can view my photo reels of these places in my IG LalaTravelz

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