Australian Couple Moving to Spain 🇪🇸 Culture Shocks in Spain

Today we talk you through all the big and little culture shocks we’ve picked up in our first month since moving to Spain from Australia. If you've made the move and have more to add, we'd love to hear them!

Disclaimer: The insights we share are based on our personal experiences. It's important to remember that Spain is a vast country with a rich tapestry of cultures, customs, and even languages. What we mention here reflects the specific areas where we live and the places we’ve visited.

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𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝗪𝗲
Hello Movers & Soon-To-Be’s
We’re Jasmine and Andrew, an Aussie husband-and-wife team who traded koalas for castles and sunny beaches for… well, still sunny beaches—but with a side of ancient history and flamenco! We’re moving to Spain from Australia to start our biggest adventure yet, and we’re thrilled to have you along for the ride.

A bit about us: Andrew’s a football coach with Greek roots, always down for a good conspiracy chat or an Adam Sandler movie marathon. And I’m Jasmine, a digital designer and adventure-seeker who’s constantly daydreaming about hidden ruins and old-world charm. Australia was good to us, but after years of lockdowns, climbing costs, and feeling a bit disconnected, we knew it was time for a change. Spain’s been calling us with its music, telenovelas, and (hopefully) our ley lines in all the right places.

We’re still in love after ten years together, with two cats who complete our “kid-free” family. On this channel, you’ll see us dodging the usual tourist traps to hunt down wild swimming spots, mysterious ruins, and maybe a forbidden building or two (if I can convince Andrew!). We’re here to share the highs, lows, and unexpected moments of moving halfway across the world, all with a bit of humor and a lot of heart.

Thanks for joining us on our wild journey.
Adiós for now!

𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗨𝘀
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𝗦𝗞𝗜𝗣 𝗔𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗗
0:00 Intro
1:02 Safety
2:14 Time
3:48 Acronyms
4:28 Gluten
5:49 Operational Hours
6:45 Public Holidays & Sundays
8:06 Parking
9:07 Speech
10:14 Weather
11:34 Smoking Culture
15:36 Rubbish Pickup
16:54 Height Standards
18:05 Remote Garages
18:32 Beauty Standards
20:21 Feminine Hygiene
21:34 Eggs
22:24 Packaging
25:18 Shopping Centers
26:18 Bottles
26:59 Window Dressings
29:16 Regions