Tourists like you are very welcome to Spain. Eager lo learn, to adapt, to go out of the mainstream, to taste new flavours, to listen to locals… we are tired of loud and party tourist, eating at Mc Donalds, complaining of our schedules, our food, getting drunk, going in big groups, pretending to be understood everywhere in their language…
Hi @felixcanas9446, that's really kind of you to say so and thanks for sharing your thoughts here. I can't apologise for those that you have less time for, we all have our choices, some are just less favourable and inconsiderate to others. Glad we were able to convey a more positive view. :)
@C.B-u5s Sadly to say, the Brits do have that reputation amongst locals. I fit in to the 10% and hope to see that figure rise. I have been fortunate to experience a world outside of Britain for many years and my kiwi wife too very well travelled. This has opened our minds and made us appreciate the country, the people and it's cultures, and that's our reason to share. Thanks for your comments 🙏
No soy muy dada a los canales de viajes, pero he decidido suscribirme para apoyar el canal pues me ha sorprendido los pocos seguidores pese a lo bien hecho que está el video y lo simpáticos que sois. Veo que aún no tenéis muchos videos (supongo que ese será el motivo), así que os deseo suerte, creo que sólo es cuestión de tiempo.
If we could give you a bigger heart 💜 on the "love this comment" we would. It's so very generous of you to say this and do this. We hope to inspire, educate a little and really appreciate you supporting us by subscribing despite you not liking travel videos. 🙏🙏🙏
One point. DANA is not a storm name. It's Depresion Aislada en Niveles Altos (High Level Isolated Depression). It means that in high atmosphere were very cold and the Mediterranean was very hot. The contrast of water steam and the cold temperature was the big storms hits the coast
Now try to go to Galicia off-season and you will show that you are really brave XDDD. I laughed a lot when they said "it´s november and 19 degrees". Well, today in the north is -3 degrees. So, if you dare to do this suggested experiment, bring a coat just in case and above all, your umbrella. It will be an interesting experience for you.
That's a good one @antoniolopezlopez. We'll get the coats and weatherproof boots at the ready. Hahaha. We've lived in Germany, so you can see beauty in all weathers. Galicia may just be on our radar.
Part of your video has been recorded in the Plaza de Oriente, with a couple statues of ancient Spanish Kings behind you. Can I tell you something about them? Plaza de Oriente is the place with more statues of kings in the world. They were sculpted for the facade of the royal palace, but Isabel de Farnesio, the mother of the king Carlos III, had a nightmare in which due to an earthquake those statues (they were 104!) fall down, killing his son Carlos, so she ordered to install them on the ground. Fourteen of them were taken to El Retiro, where you can see them at Paseo de las Estatuas.
Wow @a.aguilar that's such great information. Thanks for the share. We wished we'd known that before, it would have added something new to our content. We really appreciate you taking the time by putting this in the comments for others to learn. What a gem. 🙏🙏
@PossibleBat when we first started out we aimed to promote "social tourism". You'll see in our early videos we had a BB STAR system, but it was clear that message wasn't getting to many people. We hope "the Mindful Tourist" does. The aim is to travel responsibly. Right?
I love your take on travel. I did a school year working in an elementary school in a small costal village in Valencian community. Didn't go back to work when I returned and trying to relocate/retire in Spain. I don't want to contribute to problems for the locals. I've seen how awful Barcelona is and see the same for other places due to massive tourism.
@kennielsen3896 It's fantastic to hear about your experience in Spain! Finding that balance between enjoying travel and being mindful of the local community is so important. Best of luck with your plans to relocate!
We had hoped to reach Seville ourselves too, it was not meant to be this time though. Never say never. Maybe we will get to experience it like you did next year. Glad you enjoyed it. On our radar.
@@BreakawayBravehearts I found it to be a beautiful and very relaxed place, the locals were welcoming and appreciative (being there in low season definitely helps), and prices were very reasonable (cost to value ratio) compared to most of the other 40+ countries I've visited. Still plenty of travellers in the tourist hotspots, but not overcrowded. Sun every day was a big plus too.
@@susanaescriba977 Is this what you do as a hobby? Troll TH-cam travel channels and try to discourage people from visiting Spain? Perhaps you should consider a better use of your time, so you can become a happier person.
Interestingly on our return in February @ALF-mn3qe we'll be heading North. We have heard some wonderful things about it and look forward to sharing our findings. Are you from Northern Spain? Perhaps you can share your favourite places to enjoy. We'd love to hear more.
I'm from the North and I can say that you will get a total different experience, same country, same people, but totally different weather, and landscape. I recommend Pamplona, San sebastian, Oviedo, Lugo, Santiago de Compostela, Burgos, Leon. There is plenty of beautiful pueblos like Hondarribia, potes, Ribadesella, Cangas de Onís, Cudillero, Combarro. Enjoy the beauty. and food will be from another galaxy😮
@@BreakawayBraveheartsFebrero??, mala idea, a no ser que de forma excepcional haga buen tiempo(😂). Dejando el clima aparte el norte es tan buen lugar como cualquier otro para ir de vacaciones. Una cosa más, personalmente nunca respondo si me hablan directamente en inglés, espero la suficiente educación para escuchar un "disculpe, habla inglés?".
He vuelto a ver el vídeo para tener una idea de lo que os gusta visitar y poder aconsejaros. La comida en el norte es muy elaborada y fuerte, difícil decidir un plato específico y dependiendo del lugar la elección será diferente: Galicia, pulpo a la gallega y. Lacón con grelos Asturias, cachopo y fabada Cantabria, cocido montañes Euskadi, txipirones en su tinta y marmitako En cuanto a lugares específicos....para un turista sin duda las cuevas de Altamira, "la capilla sixtina del arte rupestre", podréis visitar una réplica de la cueva. Bilbao, San Sebastián, Santander..... Tal vez os cueste ver lugares con restos monumentales pero lo que hace especial al norte es su Naturaleza, donde todavía viven en libertad osos, lobos etc... En la meseta norte no podéis dejar de ver Burgos, con su maravillosa catedral o León cuya catedral conserva las vidrieras originales, Ávila con sus murallas, Segovia y su increíble acueducto romano. Pero si debo elegir un sólo lugar San Vicente de la barquera, lo tiene todo. Un saludo.
De que tipo de problemas habla usted? En cuanto a lo de la jubilación, tiene razón. No entiendo la gente que va a jubilarse a otro país del que ni conoce el idioma.
That is a shame you feel that way @freelancelady. We are travelling the globe to find our perfect retirement spot, however we are looking beyond Spain, even though we love the country, culture and people. We'd love to know which country you would see fit to retire in. The world all over seems a little unstable, so let's enjoy it while we can, right?
@susanaescriba977 that's what we also mean by being "mindful". It's about making those sort of considerations. We were living in Montenegro 11 months and tried to learn a whole new alphabet and language. Sadly there are few that go to those efforts. Thanks for highlighting this. (visiting is different to living, right?)
@@BreakawayBravehearts Exactly. Living is different than visiting. Living is entering the country's system, to get to know it well the best thing is to start working in a company in the country and everything that entails. The rest is just a simple simulation. Ese tipo de vida de 11 meses, por ejemplo, es una simulación.
Tourists like you are very welcome to Spain. Eager lo learn, to adapt, to go out of the mainstream, to taste new flavours, to listen to locals… we are tired of loud and party tourist, eating at Mc Donalds, complaining of our schedules, our food, getting drunk, going in big groups, pretending to be understood everywhere in their language…
Hi @felixcanas9446, that's really kind of you to say so and thanks for sharing your thoughts here. I can't apologise for those that you have less time for, we all have our choices, some are just less favourable and inconsiderate to others. Glad we were able to convey a more positive view. :)
Not only we are tired of that type of tourists, we don't need them. They are just not profitable, it's better for us if they go somewhere else.
@C.B-u5s Sadly to say, the Brits do have that reputation amongst locals. I fit in to the 10% and hope to see that figure rise. I have been fortunate to experience a world outside of Britain for many years and my kiwi wife too very well travelled. This has opened our minds and made us appreciate the country, the people and it's cultures, and that's our reason to share. Thanks for your comments 🙏
No soy muy dada a los canales de viajes, pero he decidido suscribirme para apoyar el canal pues me ha sorprendido los pocos seguidores pese a lo bien hecho que está el video y lo simpáticos que sois. Veo que aún no tenéis muchos videos (supongo que ese será el motivo), así que os deseo suerte, creo que sólo es cuestión de tiempo.
If we could give you a bigger heart 💜 on the "love this comment" we would. It's so very generous of you to say this and do this. We hope to inspire, educate a little and really appreciate you supporting us by subscribing despite you not liking travel videos. 🙏🙏🙏
One point. DANA is not a storm name. It's Depresion Aislada en Niveles Altos (High Level Isolated Depression). It means that in high atmosphere were very cold and the Mediterranean was very hot. The contrast of water steam and the cold temperature was the big storms hits the coast
Thank you @fbastidac for that insightful comment! It's always great to see viewers engaging with the content and sharing their knowledge!
Definitely the best moment fot visiting any place is in the off-season.
Couldn't agree more @gromenhauer !
Now try to go to Galicia off-season and you will show that you are really brave XDDD.
I laughed a lot when they said "it´s november and 19 degrees". Well, today in the north is -3 degrees.
So, if you dare to do this suggested experiment, bring a coat just in case and above all, your umbrella. It will be an interesting experience for you.
That's a good one @antoniolopezlopez. We'll get the coats and weatherproof boots at the ready. Hahaha. We've lived in Germany, so you can see beauty in all weathers. Galicia may just be on our radar.
Part of your video has been recorded in the Plaza de Oriente, with a couple statues of ancient Spanish Kings behind you. Can I tell you something about them?
Plaza de Oriente is the place with more statues of kings in the world. They were sculpted for the facade of the royal palace, but Isabel de Farnesio, the mother of the king Carlos III, had a nightmare in which due to an earthquake those statues (they were 104!) fall down, killing his son Carlos, so she ordered to install them on the ground. Fourteen of them were taken to El Retiro, where you can see them at Paseo de las Estatuas.
Wow @a.aguilar that's such great information. Thanks for the share. We wished we'd known that before, it would have added something new to our content. We really appreciate you taking the time by putting this in the comments for others to learn. What a gem. 🙏🙏
Don’t know you, but as a Spanish person I just love the "mindful tourist" part 😂❤
@PossibleBat when we first started out we aimed to promote "social tourism". You'll see in our early videos we had a BB STAR system, but it was clear that message wasn't getting to many people. We hope "the Mindful Tourist" does. The aim is to travel responsibly. Right?
I love your take on travel. I did a school year working in an elementary school in a small costal village in Valencian community. Didn't go back to work when I returned and trying to relocate/retire in Spain. I don't want to contribute to problems for the locals. I've seen how awful Barcelona is and see the same for other places due to massive tourism.
@kennielsen3896 It's fantastic to hear about your experience in Spain! Finding that balance between enjoying travel and being mindful of the local community is so important. Best of luck with your plans to relocate!
Sois encantadores!
That's very kind of you. Thanks @vge7963 for sharing :)
Puerta de Bisagra (Hinge)
This was helpful. Thanks 👍🏼
Lived like a local for a few weeks in Seville in January and loved it.
We had hoped to reach Seville ourselves too, it was not meant to be this time though. Never say never. Maybe we will get to experience it like you did next year. Glad you enjoyed it. On our radar.
@@BreakawayBravehearts I found it to be a beautiful and very relaxed place, the locals were welcoming and appreciative (being there in low season definitely helps), and prices were very reasonable (cost to value ratio) compared to most of the other 40+ countries I've visited. Still plenty of travellers in the tourist hotspots, but not overcrowded. Sun every day was a big plus too.
Como que viviste como un local durante unas semanas? Fuiste a trabajar cada día a una empresa española?
@@CaptCanuck4444 Que es eso de que los lugareños estaban muy agradecidos contigo? Que te agradecían exactamente?
@@susanaescriba977 Is this what you do as a hobby? Troll TH-cam travel channels and try to discourage people from visiting Spain? Perhaps you should consider a better use of your time, so you can become a happier person.
si tuvierais que elegir en qué parte de España vivir dónde sería?
Los Monegros.
It's a good question @pradoespin1958, yet one we can't answer yet, as we have not experienced all corners of your country. Where would you suggest?
@@BreakawayBravehearts yo probablemente me iría a Asturias, espero que lo visitéis pronto
That is a super suggestion. It looks like our kind of place. Thank you for sharing @pradoespin1958.
All the tourists say what good weather it is in Spain, but none of them go to the North.
Mejor.
Interestingly on our return in February @ALF-mn3qe we'll be heading North. We have heard some wonderful things about it and look forward to sharing our findings. Are you from Northern Spain? Perhaps you can share your favourite places to enjoy. We'd love to hear more.
You might just be right @fernandoaldekoa2436. We'll see in February/March. In the mean time, please share your insights. We'd love to hear. Thanks 🙏
I'm from the North and I can say that you will get a total different experience, same country, same people, but totally different weather, and landscape. I recommend Pamplona, San sebastian, Oviedo, Lugo, Santiago de Compostela, Burgos, Leon. There is plenty of beautiful pueblos like Hondarribia, potes, Ribadesella, Cangas de Onís, Cudillero, Combarro. Enjoy the beauty. and food will be from another galaxy😮
@@BreakawayBraveheartsFebrero??, mala idea, a no ser que de forma excepcional haga buen tiempo(😂).
Dejando el clima aparte el norte es tan buen lugar como cualquier otro para ir de vacaciones.
Una cosa más, personalmente nunca respondo si me hablan directamente en inglés, espero la suficiente educación para escuchar un "disculpe, habla inglés?".
Manitas de cerdo= Walking deads 🤣
Got any favourites yourself? Gotta say, they were tasty although trying to make better decisions about meat! How about you @pauthonic?
@@BreakawayBravehearts You should also taste the bull's tail. It is an excellent stew.😉
He vuelto a ver el vídeo para tener una idea de lo que os gusta visitar y poder aconsejaros.
La comida en el norte es muy elaborada y fuerte, difícil decidir un plato específico y dependiendo del lugar la elección será diferente: Galicia, pulpo a la gallega y. Lacón con grelos
Asturias, cachopo y fabada
Cantabria, cocido montañes
Euskadi, txipirones en su tinta y marmitako
En cuanto a lugares específicos....para un turista sin duda las cuevas de Altamira, "la capilla sixtina del arte rupestre", podréis visitar una réplica de la cueva.
Bilbao, San Sebastián, Santander.....
Tal vez os cueste ver lugares con restos monumentales pero lo que hace especial al norte es su Naturaleza, donde todavía viven en libertad osos, lobos etc...
En la meseta norte no podéis dejar de ver Burgos, con su maravillosa catedral o León cuya catedral conserva las vidrieras originales, Ávila con sus murallas, Segovia y su increíble acueducto romano.
Pero si debo elegir un sólo lugar San Vicente de la barquera, lo tiene todo. Un saludo.
@@karlosmatiko2241 This is wonderful. You've saved me having to make an itinerary. Much appreciated. 🙏
I would not retire in Spain. That country is politically very unstable right now…it could mean trouble in the future…😢😢😢
De que tipo de problemas habla usted? En cuanto a lo de la jubilación, tiene razón. No entiendo la gente que va a jubilarse a otro país del que ni conoce el idioma.
That is a shame you feel that way @freelancelady. We are travelling the globe to find our perfect retirement spot, however we are looking beyond Spain, even though we love the country, culture and people. We'd love to know which country you would see fit to retire in. The world all over seems a little unstable, so let's enjoy it while we can, right?
@susanaescriba977 that's what we also mean by being "mindful". It's about making those sort of considerations. We were living in Montenegro 11 months and tried to learn a whole new alphabet and language. Sadly there are few that go to those efforts. Thanks for highlighting this. (visiting is different to living, right?)
@@BreakawayBravehearts Exactly. Living is different than visiting. Living is entering the country's system, to get to know it well the best thing is to start working in a company in the country and everything that entails. The rest is just a simple simulation. Ese tipo de vida de 11 meses, por ejemplo, es una simulación.
Correcto. No nos hace falta alguien que venga a gastar nuestra Sanidad cuando ha trabajado toda su vida en otro pais. Quédate. Forever and ever.