Watch this before you move to paradise island Mallorca

1. Knowing the local language everywhere opens doors that one would otherwise miss out on. The language of Mallorca is Mallorquí not "Spanish" (Castellano). Yes, most people on the island can speak both, but it is an auxiliary language. Not knowing the language also leads to living in a bubble somewhat. 2. If you want to be treated like a local, learn some of the language and participate in something cultural — learn bolero for example. 3. Being an expat anywhere can be challenging since people tend to come and go all the time. There isn't a sense of permanence. Also, it's often a bubble separated from the local community. 4. Yes, some people on the island are insular. A lot of that is because while tourism has brought economic benefits, it has also brought hardships, so there is a certain "us" and "them" mindset. The current occupying force doesn't carry swords like the visitors of old and is mostly benign, but it's like any other place where the geography has turned it into a playground for the wealthy or those who treat the locale as a large floating resort where the locals are treated like staff (Butlins Redcoats anyone?) or non-player characters (NPC) in a video game. 5. The truth is fitting in anywhere foreign can be a challenge. Maintaining a good mindset and understanding the reality that you may never 100% fit in can be helpful.

Patrick, thanks for the video. Good luck with everything you're doing!

Great Video 🔆 Thank you!!! 💚

Thanks for posting!

Thank you for this video Patrick! Extremely helpful, after this I can’t wait to visit there!

Great video Patrick! Thank you for this.

Great video, insightful!

Great video!! 100% agree with everything you say. Keep the content coming!!

Nice one mate, keep up the good work!

Awesome video! Very informative - thanks for sharing your knowledge with us!

thanks for the useful info.

Thanks for this awesome video and very helpful 🤗

I love videos from residents in Mallorca. I have subscribed to your channel

You nailed it on the job sector. People who come to the island come ready to re-create your self and start your own business. That´s the best way to have control of the money you make and control of your work like. People come for the lifestyle.

Very good video Mate!

Very informative,thanks

Really well done video! Don’t rush, your circle of friends will expand over time!

Thank you for this video! Thinking of moving 😍

Good video Patrick. Very informative

Patrick this is a great video. It was interesting to see what it's like there in winter. Can't wait to visit in Summer this year.