one thing i hate about living in barcelona is talking to strangers on the street is weird.....90% of the time people look at you like you have Ebola, if you try its crazy social but also crazy anti-social.....very densely packed city full of people but a lot of people want to left alone in their little bubble I didnt know the meaning of the word NARCISSIST until I move to BCN
Aciu! Poblenou arba eixample vieni geresniu rajonu is kuriu galima greitai daug kur nuvaziuot ir aplink daug veiklos. Nesiulyciau i koki el gothic ar raval varyt.
Aesthetic of your videos are really nice. I found your channel while looking for Barcelona videos. Your video was really organized, well edited and aesthetic pleasing to watch. I actually rewatched it. It is obvious you spent quite a lot of time on editing and video. I hope your channel gets amount of views it deserves.
Thankfully Italy is still harsh for foreigners not wanting to adapt and/or coming with wokeish anglo worldviews and it is still possible to go and experience something authentic. They had to sacrifice some cities to learn their lesson, but thankfully they know. The fact that almost nobody speaks english is the best thing to gatekeep from digital nomad weebos. Italians complain a lot (and rightfully so) but it's still refreshing to me.
Amazing shots! I am from a town near Naples and used to walk along the seaside of the city during weekends. Now, I am living in Krakow, Poland, but I love your content on Barcelona, my favorite city ever (Curious to know if you like more Neapolitan food or Spanish one)
Thanks ! I really enjoyed Krakow hope you're having a good time there :) Food wise , if I look at traditional dishes , Naples definitely wins in my eyes. Loved the food there. Didn't explore more international options though !
5 things to learn if you want to live in Barcelona: 1. Get on the right side while walking or going up escalators. 2. Avoid young men wearing fanny packs, specially if they have broccoli as hair. 3. Learn basic Catalan and locals will instantly like you more. 4. Go to the market for fresh proximity products like fruit, vegetables, fish and meat. 5. Complain about tourists when they block your path.
I like your vidéos , and yes Barcelona has some cons , pollution , tourism and noise …. But what a wonderful place , I have been living here 23 years .. I am thinking of going to live in the countryside but the city attraction is pulling me back .. but shuchhhh .. the Catalans are fed up with the invasion of the expat although they bring business … let’s not promote the city ( the city does it by itself ) and let’s integrate with a Catalan spirit . I am French , I am almost there 😂😂😂😂😂
Nice video. Thanks for sharing. You’ve locked yourself a nice rental at €800 per month. Those were COVID prices. I believe rents are more expensive now. I would add another €200-€300 to your total to get a more realistic calculation. Good luck
Barcelona is exceedingly expensive for no good reason . The part about the restaurants and fast food or cafes being cheap is simply not True. A simple example: a Quality butter Croissant (French Standard) in Barcelona can cost you up to 3.50€ or on average no less than 2€ , comparitively in Paris France you would never never pay more than 1.5€ and we all know that Croissants are much much better in France then in Barcelona. Simply true fact. And the food list of menus goes on and on unfavorably for the Barcelona citizens. So let me say that the local Greed in Barcelona is not the fault of the Tourist. Paris The most visited city on the planet gladly sells you a Croissant for 1€and 30cents even at the fanciest cafes and or famous bakeries all during this past year. Barcelona greed is what is dooming the city. Barcelona is overated any way.
Born and raised here in Barcelona: Hey, cool video man! You really understand the vibe of the city and show more of the real life here like walking everywhere, visiting places and just enjoying good weather all year long! I'm glad you learned Spanish and are curious about catalan so i'm going to recomend you some famous music groups young people listen: The Tyets, Figa Flawas, Mushka, Obrint Pas... And since you mentioned Les festes de Gràcia, or la Mercè, I recommend you going to les festes de Vilafranca del Penedès where you will see one of our famous traditions like "els Castellers". Hope more people was like you coming to live here, have a great time
Just came back from staying in Gracia just off Gran de Gracia, we loved the area, it was safe, very walkable and everything you need close by. Lots of families and different age groups, I love how they close the street and play chess in the middle, so nice. If I were to move to Spain that is the neighborhood I would choose, I fell in love with Barcelona only being there a week!
Hello Paulius, about green areas, let me suggest you the "parc de Nou Barris", it's a very huge park in Llucmajor to Canyelles area. Also "Parc del turó", there are two parks with that name but both work well. In those you can calmly seat in the grass. The best though, Parc de Cervantes, with plenty of flowers and is lovely.
I would not say the level of English is very high in Barcelona. In the sectors that attract tourists you can use English maybe but most of the places I’ve been to they speak limited English if at all. In my experience they’re happy to speak Spanish though.
Yes, you find people like me. Who only ask you to try to make the effort to know where you moved into. Learn the language, integrate in the culture and become one more. Also, you get to understand that you (yes you too) are gentrificating our city and pushing us out of our neighborhoods (you live in mine and i had to move away from it) and this is something we do not like. Within Spain you have plenty of options where to go, so not everyone needs to come to Barcelona, you can stay away from it. We have enough, and yes you can tell. Bars and Cafés made for tourists and expats (a single coffe is not priced 2-3-4€ that's a trap), shops, and stuff like it. We do not like that. We are been pushed away to get "Latte Cafe" and stuff like it we don't need. So yes, Galicia, Murcia, or even Madrid can be a better place to relocate if the requested previously is not enough. And it's not only for you European/non-europeans it's also for other spaniards too. We used to live alright before you all decided to move to our small city, so you need to understand that.
You're blaming the outcome, not the cause. If people couldn't move here, they wouldn't. But they can. Ask your government to isolate and cut ties with other countries that promote free movement of people. And this problem will be solved.
There are literally 39 permanent food markets in the city of Barcelona alone. Maybe you should take down your % of perceived integration. Also thank you for your contribution to the gentrification of my city.
@@PauliusCreates No I didn't. You mentioned La Boqueria which is one of them. The worst one, by the way, because it's a tourist attraction full of bullshit stands.
Expats: as long as you respect our culture and our language you are all welcome! You have to understand Catalan is not the same as Spanish. Catalan is a minority language which is overshadowed by massively spoken languages such as Spanish or English. If you at least try to learn Catalan, we will definetely welcome and love you!!
Your information about "ocupas" is not right.Acording to law is somebody enters in your house the police will clear it in least of 24 h. You don't have to carry documentation about your house because there are public offices with records. A diferent thing is when somebody enters in a building where nobody lives, then the owner has a problem because spanish law gives preference to the right to have a place to live to the right of property.The right parties and newspapers, radios and television are giving rong information a do a lot propraganda misguiding. Another thing you are talking about expats. I don't understant why british people when they are inmigrants call themselves expats, like they are a differen quality of inmigrants. Native from Barcelona
If Barcelona has something nice about it to live in is because the neighbours fights against privatization of public services and public spaces. It is a huge problem for the city and the people who lives in it that is starting to be full of people from richer countries with higher salaries who don't give a fuck about that and just consume the city and the locals like a zoo. If you are really going there still, even when locals are begging you not to because they can't afford to live there anymore, are least give something to the community and fight for everyone's rights like others do. If you just go there to make profit out of others fights and others work, how do you expect them to be happy with your presence?
Squatters are not a mafia, they are mostly working class families with kids who cannot afford to pay the rent or buy a house in the city they have to work thanks to greedy people who make business with basic needs like housing. This idea about them being a mafia is rightist propaganda sadly spread lately.
I love barcelona bc im young i smoke weed and im not an easy target. Walk fast and be aware of your surroundings and most important part be aware of romani pickpockets some of them are nice looking chicks. Dont make yourself an easy target, dont use both your airpods, dont leave stuff in your car in plain view and you’ll be fine. Go to any central metro stops or main attractions by ticket shop area wearing expensive shit and expect to be mugged. Leave your rolex at home your dont need that there. Barcelona is one of the less glamorous cities of Spain in terms of clothing, as a matter of fact i always wear my sports direct’s nike shorts that help me stay cool, be agile and make me look less of a target.
The part about parks/green spaces is one of my biggest gripes. When I visited Madrid and Valencia last year, I was so jealous of their amazing parks. Have lived here in BCN for 2 years now (watched some of your vids before making the move) after growing up in California, and am just about ready to move on to another place. My gf and I don't want to build our family in a big city like this, and the salaries are so low compared to the same job back in the States. That being said, it's been an amazing experience living here, and I love this city with all my heart. As someone who's a bit introverted, I'm glad I came here enrolled in a University program, because it made it easy to meet some people and make friends. Great video!
You missed a really important point. Salaries are garbage and taxes are insane. If you happen to have a small company or even if you work on your own, you easily end up taxing 50% of what you earn. The fiscal persecution in Spain is ridiculous and a lot of people is leaving because of that. If you like living in an extremely crowded place and you don't mind earning very little money, then the city is perfect: great food, good transportation, the beach, the mountains...
You are not wrong, however there are ways to pay much less taxes via companies, but overall salaries are pitiful and job opportunities are just bad. But otherwise the infrastructure, beaches, mountains and some real estate is really nice even though prices are indeed through the roof.
About a fast clear Catalonia History line,,to understand why Europe is so complicate and puzzeling...check The History of the catalans from Catalonia , Just input the title in youtube
Always when moving/ migration get as much information about culture, history and background,,and about yourself,,,we migrants can not expect and ask to the place we are landing to adapt to us......try to become part of the society us welcoming you and yes,,,offer your roots, culture to enrich your new home, benvinguts a casa/ welcome home
Catalans are closed? You forgot to mention that Catalans are a minority in Barcelona, most habitants in Barcelona (and Catalonia in general) are ethnic Spanish that came during the last century for demographic substitution. Ethnic Catalans are a minority, maybe 30% of total population or less. It is frustrating this "they are closed", what we are is a minority and every year there are less of us. Tell the truth.
based on official barcelona website : portaldades.ajuntament.barcelona.cat/en/statistics/aer5n1orli as per 2024 Jan 1 population of Catalans is 46% registered in the city
@@PauliusCreates what is your point? We are 30% of the population, or less. Of your 4 years, have you paid attention? Are we the majority, did you feel?
@@PauliusCreates That statistic is about people born in Catalonia, immigrants children and all the ethnic Spaniards children that have come during the last century included. Catalans are 30% or less of total population in Catalonia. Mass immigration has made an ethnic substitution to the point we are a minority, how you spread common lies that we are "closed" to avoid talking about how we have received the most immigration anywhere in Europe. I hope it happens to your country and immigrants coming to your country wash it off as you are "closed".
It's horrible, everywhere full of people, mass tourism, ungrateful locals, lots of robbery, cockroaches and rats infestations. Renting prices are through the roof, I would go elsewhere honestly
Месяц назад
Ungrateful locals LOL, wonder how people in Barcelona lived before mass tourism, maybe they were starving! Locals are pissed because they have to endure such bullshit + people saying they are "ungrateful" and they can do very little about it, because politicians, landlords and tourism industry are in bed together. My city is becoming popular too and I totally understand barcelonians. Thankfully here people is not so piped on wishful thinking and it's already pushing back, and foreigners already complain we're rude and uninviting, which I think it's a good thing, since they spread the word. I'm pretty happy that my neighbors realized quickly that our lifestyle was at risk and acted accordingly.
Employees in grocery stores and restaurants are rude compared to other places in Spain. They treat you like a money machine - give me the money, the next tourist will come. I only experienced a very nice and warm welcome from the employees at Passage de Garcia - but this is due to the type of stores.
6 дней назад
"Ungrateful locals" is the most entitled comment someone can make. Why should locals be grateful to you, Mr delicate? Locals are right to be pissed. Same as in Lisbon. Most of them get nothing out of this situation, don't work in tourism and foreigners flocking the place only make their lifes more difficult but somehow they have to be grateful? IDK mate this kind of statements are the epitome of why more and more people is pushing back throghout all of Spain. You guys make it really difficult to not be xenophobic, really.
Plot twist, soy de barna y hice este comentario de 'falsa bandera' para que la gente se lo piense dos veces antes de venir. Aunque creo que con lo de la xenofobia de has equivocado un poco, caralho, não há nenhuma boa desculpa para tratar pessoas diferentes com ódio, o ódio deve ser direcionado ao sistema
5 дней назад
@@tasiociafancelli9912 Te ha quedado muy bien, porque es calcado a otros comentarios genuínos que he visto. Deberías ver los grupos de "expats" de mi ciudad. O mejor no los veas y así no te radicalizas y te sigue resultando mucho más fácil no ser xenófobo. Mi pareja trabaja atendiendo AirBnBs (la ironía) y la tratan como la mierda muchas veces. En fin, está de puta madre que vivas en Barna y hagas comentarios "de falsa bandera" pero como trates con extranjeros más de la cuenta entonces te vas a convertir en turboderecha muy rápido, algo que le pasa a no poca gente. Te podría resumir la opinión de mi pareja, de mi hermana (que vive en el centro de Ibiza porque nuestra tía abuela le dejó un minipiso en herencia), de uno de mis mejores amigos (es abogado y trabaja en servicios sociales de mi ciudad) pero seguro que no lo necesito y te lo imaginas. Radicalizarse es muy fácil, dadas las circunstancias.
