Moving to Spain or S. America for 5-6 months

[scottdnb]

Hey everyone...I have been dreaming of doing some traveling for a LONG tim now.
I am planning just moving somewhere (that I can get a work visa) and getting a place
and just live the lifestyle a bit...I was thinking spain, Brazil, Argentina, maybe Australia
I am not too sure yet. I have about 8 months before I can leave so i have a lot of time to plan
and save more.

My questions are:

1. Has anyone else done this?
2. What countries are easiest to get a work Visa in? Is it absolutly necessary?
3. Is it easy to find roomates like it is heare in San Diego?
4. What would be my best bet as white american male (I speak ok Spanish but I am going to really crack down on studying/usng it more often) as far as jobs go...I have all my experience serving, bartending, and general restaurant work.


Any help is much appreciated.

Scott