"El Raval's Drug Flats” walk-through Barcelona’s Most Dangerous Neighbourhood 🇪🇸- Into The Hood

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  • @pats3071
    @pats3071 Před 8 měsíci +3274

    If any series is gonna blow up outside of Australia, outside of people who know who Spanian is, it’s this one. Keep going with this bro, do this all over the world lad

    • @freya895
      @freya895 Před 8 měsíci +44

      ur gonna get our man jumped

    • @angus4602
      @angus4602 Před 8 měsíci +104

      @@freya895nah spanios knows the bush manoeuvre

    • @poonoo87
      @poonoo87 Před 8 měsíci +31

      Kurt Caz does stuff like this and he has over 2 million subs. He has a guide with him though but goes in dangerous areas in the third world.

    • @pats3071
      @pats3071 Před 8 měsíci

      @@freya895😂

    • @marks.p4589
      @marks.p4589 Před 8 měsíci

      brotha hahaha
      @@angus4602

  • @richukchur
    @richukchur Před 8 měsíci +312

    Dude who pointed at himself was trying to tell you put your backpack on your front :D

    • @kristinmary4025
      @kristinmary4025 Před 8 měsíci +3

      Oh, so not checking out his body 🎒

    • @larqy8828
      @larqy8828 Před 2 měsíci +7

      Fuck so true that make sense now aha

    • @ceeejay9112
      @ceeejay9112 Před měsícem +1

      ​@larqy8828 yeh true...cos i was laughing thinking that he was def in the wrong lane lol... And the way he said that it's sounding more sus 😂

    • @luketargett2233
      @luketargett2233 Před 17 dny

      The Spanian response was really funny "the more I talk about it the sussier it gets" haha what a great guy

  • @CTR2740
    @CTR2740 Před 6 měsíci +558

    As a Barcelonian I would not say el Raval is the most dangerous hoods in the city. It just turns out it is located in the city center, close to the tourisc area and that why it has became more popular. But hoods like La Mina has always been far more dangerous

    • @kidcaramba2392
      @kidcaramba2392 Před 6 měsíci +59

      Exactly, i live in Barcelona and El Raval is full of junkies, prostitutes and pickpockets but the really heavy people and areas are in the outskirts of the city.

    • @juanpablofernandezquevedo1575
      @juanpablofernandezquevedo1575 Před 6 měsíci +15

      San Roque is way Harper than la Mina nowadays

    • @juanpablofernandezquevedo1575
      @juanpablofernandezquevedo1575 Před 6 měsíci +4

      Harder

    • @mikeh0901
      @mikeh0901 Před 6 měsíci +3

      Totally agree, would both, la Mina and San roque compare to the Bronx, big projects there

    • @vx8431
      @vx8431 Před 6 měsíci

      La Mina and Trinitat Nova be rough.

  • @AnasKhallouk
    @AnasKhallouk Před 6 měsíci +134

    That lad was speaking Moroccan dialect and he was arguing about some family/friends problem where someone he trusted wanna sell something they were both involved in behind his back 😂

    • @annapedrola5813
      @annapedrola5813 Před 11 dny

      It’s crazy they didn’t say nothing to him filming, it could start a fight. 🤦🏻‍♀️ I don’t know why doesn’t happen more bad thing in there, because people it’s disrespectfull, and don’t lnow that in that hood live dangerous people, and don’t take care.

    • @AnasKhallouk
      @AnasKhallouk Před 11 dny +1

      @@annapedrola5813 I don't think anyone there would want to mess with Spanian, they are more likely to be intimidated by him based on his looks, they would assume he is someone involved with a certain group you don't wanna fk around with, bad things happen when certain tourists who lack environmental awareness would cross those alleys while carrying a bunch of stuff that would attract the type of people you don't wanna meet.

  • @aaronrowe34
    @aaronrowe34 Před 8 měsíci +1169

    Spanian, I liked this episode - much like most people, I'm sure.
    I think you should get an interpreter and head to areas like this and try to talk to the locals in the hood. People watch you because you’ve lived this life, if you could connect with the hoods you’re going through it would be much deeper… also you might be able to get an invite into the locals houses and hear their stories.
    Keep up the good work man.

    • @imperatorbaydonious3666
      @imperatorbaydonious3666 Před 8 měsíci

      Smart cunt, good thinking.

    • @rhyshutchin5
      @rhyshutchin5 Před 8 měsíci +22

      He could do that but i feel the reason he does them solo is to mitigate the potential of someone getting hurt.
      He's walking in the "worst" areas of each city and anything could happen and yeah he could defend himself if shit were to hit the fan but i doubt he'd want the other person to be injured or worse.

    • @imperatorbaydonious3666
      @imperatorbaydonious3666 Před 8 měsíci +38

      @@rhyshutchin5 Potentially, that's why it would be better for him to hire well known figures of those hoods as opposed to some skinny nerdy tour guide lol.

    • @WesleySnlpes
      @WesleySnlpes Před 8 měsíci +8

      It is awesome him walking around by himself, but it would be fascinating to see inside some of those endless buildings

    • @valiantseven835
      @valiantseven835 Před 8 měsíci +6

      It’s been done a thousand times like that n my opinion. I’m sure we watch this because of who it is & his style of what he does.

  • @rheeswatson9287
    @rheeswatson9287 Před 8 měsíci +797

    I love how REAL spanian is. 'i am this tall, 110 kilos, covered in tattoos and i look like someones whos been to jail' this is times when it makes it better and when it makes it worse. such an intelligent bloke. the kind of guy youd love to have on your team and hate to be against but you wouldnt have a bad word to say about him either way. im proud of him turning his life around and becoming just a top bloke. spanian, your someone actual kids and teens should be looking upto and i hope you know that and are proud man. if my kid told me you were a role model for him, id tell him to heed your words and dont make the mistakes you did but that he picked a good person to look upto. keep on keeping on man.

    • @deezlilnuts
      @deezlilnuts Před 8 měsíci +45

      numba one lesson for kids is "dont try to be who he was, but be who he is now" goes for any role model cause otherwise theyll go dark path trying to have the horrors to get success

    • @rheeswatson9287
      @rheeswatson9287 Před 8 měsíci +7

      @@deezlilnuts exactly.

    • @Defensive_Wounds
      @Defensive_Wounds Před 8 měsíci +4

      Couldn't have said it better myself!

    • @andrewyeah3143
      @andrewyeah3143 Před 8 měsíci +22

      Hmmmm. He probably needs to do a better job of condemning his previous life - he has videos on yt where he is basically bragging about the rampage he went on one day at his highschool with a knife, another video where he talks about trying to rip off Centrelink and getting as much money as you can from them , and another video where he says drugs are not good to use, but they are good to sell to make money. Not exactly a role model with that stuff floating around

    • @ChiralityPracticality
      @ChiralityPracticality Před 8 měsíci +4

      @@andrewyeah3143 that stuff as before his redemption arc, the rapping and being hectic, and on the gear! But he's changed his ways and his life. So as the other fella said the kid's should strive to become whom he became

  • @JamesWhitePhotography
    @JamesWhitePhotography Před 7 měsíci +402

    I did not know about this guy until 3 days ago, and I am absolutely bummed to realise there are only 4 episodes of this series! I am absolutely hanging for more episodes man! These are so good!

    • @videoezy2372
      @videoezy2372 Před 6 měsíci +4

      he only just started these episodes

    • @GarageSupra
      @GarageSupra Před 5 měsíci

      If you like this the channel Vagrant Holiday is similar however he hasnt upoaded in a while

    • @dannypeters8126
      @dannypeters8126 Před 4 měsíci

      Mate,I'm an actual koori,from Penrith NSW,I use to go to the Mnt Druiitt Water Works in Western Sydney AUSTRALIA when I was a kid, I was brought up, or should I say dragged up in that area.

    • @videoezy2372
      @videoezy2372 Před 4 měsíci

      @@dannypeters8126 nice you should write a book about it or vlog your daily life im sure people would be interested

    • @xDASSLERx
      @xDASSLERx Před 3 měsíci

      @@GarageSupra Vagrant is OG

  • @lazycat-fl8fu
    @lazycat-fl8fu Před 7 měsíci +231

    El Raval is seedy and a bit rough in some parts with some crime, but nowhere near as bad as he makes it out to be. It's a really characterful "barrio" (not "hood") and mostly safe to walk around during the day. I lived there for 15 years and never had any problems, even walking home late at night as so many people were about. You have to keep your wits about you and take care of your belongings, the same as in many parts of Barcelona where tourists are a target for thieves. And there are drug dealers and prostitutes, but they leave you alone if you don't bother them. In this video it was clearly filmed when most shops were shut so there aren't so many people going about their daily business. Despite the outside appearance of buildings and narrow streets, many flats have been done up - you just have to look on a property website to see how nice some of them are. I lived in a flat on fourth floor with a narrow, shabby staircase and no lift, but once inside the flat it was lovely and light. I was less keen on being serenaded by Filipino neighbours on their karaoke every weekend though :) It's interesting to revisit the area in the video, despite the many adverts which interrupt it.

    • @sammcdonald7744
      @sammcdonald7744 Před 6 měsíci +9

      Pony up and pay for premium if you don't like ads

    • @Spartonification
      @Spartonification Před 6 měsíci +7

      Lived here for 10 years, it's not that bad at all.

    • @Sonarctica
      @Sonarctica Před 6 měsíci +8

      who would have thought the guy who looks like he makes questionable choices also bullshits through his teeth in order to get some views

    • @llukissj1540
      @llukissj1540 Před 6 měsíci +1

      ​@@BossBelshamwdym you may be as big or tough as you want but when someone has a blade you know you gotta run

    • @BossBelsham
      @BossBelsham Před 6 měsíci

      @@llukissj1540 so they’re cowards in other words.

  • @latoyawalker5271
    @latoyawalker5271 Před 7 měsíci +91

    24:07 that lad pickpocketing was so smooth 🤣

  • @loopooillohg
    @loopooillohg Před 8 měsíci +120

    you should try and get in contact with someone who lives in the area before you head in so you can get a feel for what its like to live there etc from an actual local and maybe they will show you a crazier side to it as well.

    • @lukeanderson5781
      @lukeanderson5781 Před 8 měsíci +10

      Was thinking the same thing. Him talking to a few people in the Australian episode really upped the legitimacy of it.

    • @JamezAdam
      @JamezAdam Před 8 měsíci +3

      To enter some of the hoods 100% local contact needed

    • @matt_hayward
      @matt_hayward Před 8 měsíci +3

      I kinda like the format right now. It's fresher than If he uses the same fixer that every other CZcamsr and tv crew uses!

    • @pete-ex7qt
      @pete-ex7qt Před 2 měsíci

      He does that for his Australian videos. Difference is people in Aus know his rep and who is. Because he is with the right people he gets into places he would not normally have been able to. His video tours of Darwin and Alice Springs were eye openers. If spanian doesn't speak the language and no one knows who he is. Then he would have to pay a fixer.

    • @annapedrola5813
      @annapedrola5813 Před 11 dny

      Completly agree beacause it’s not what you see in this video. In the good flats the rents are expensive, in the bad one cheap. In that hood cultures are very mixed. But Raval is not that dangerous if you are smart, but if you go here to visit, don’t enter to raval at night, and don’t go with all your jewlery.
      Barcelona is very besutifull, it has beach and mountain, and whatever you want. Be clean, don’t be loud, and try typical catalan food, as fricandó, escudella, caragols, and more, don’t pick the rambla’s restaurants, because it are expensive, and food it’s very bad.

  • @OhSixThree
    @OhSixThree Před 5 měsíci +58

    Love how you articulate the way you feel in the most humble, raw and respectful way uso. Authenticity is entertaining and you got it brother. How you explained the way you look and how it impacts you in different ways in different neighbourhoods helps your viewers imagine it all. Awesome stuff

  • @laurab8626
    @laurab8626 Před 6 měsíci +36

    As a young woman who has lived in Barcelona for 8 years, Raval is not the most dangerous area of the city. Go to La Mina. I have friends who have lived in some of the areas you walked through. It's interesting to see your perception of what was going on around you and someone saying 'tito' - that means uncle.

    • @JCampbellRodger
      @JCampbellRodger Před 5 měsíci +1

      I've lived next to La Mina for 20 years. My kids have friends there, they've played there. It's dirty, noisy and smelly, but as long as you stay away from the usual suspects (you know who), nothing is going to happen to you. Walk into Raval at night means trouble. Violent trouble.

    • @spartan963300
      @spartan963300 Před 2 měsíci +2

      He talks about "arabic writing" like Spain wasn't controlled by Arabs for 200 years in the middle ages... Dude needs to educate himself

    • @UNOPUNTOTRECE
      @UNOPUNTOTRECE Před 25 dny

      @@spartan963300between 500 and 800 years in the south.

  • @solomonjerram9452
    @solomonjerram9452 Před 8 měsíci +319

    Brus, you should get a guide on your next trip so you can go inside the buildings and talk to the people around the hood. It would take your videos to the next level.
    Otherwise, great work man, absolute legend. I'm with you for this journey 💯

    • @cholst1
      @cholst1 Před 7 měsíci +18

      They would dispel the idea that Raval is some dangerous "hood". It's a regular ass neighbourhood, just slightly lower income than the surrounding ones. This video is pure nonsense.

    • @timspiker
      @timspiker Před 7 měsíci +5

      @@cholst1 Yep, as someone who used to live there I can confirm

    • @vidgrod695
      @vidgrod695 Před 7 měsíci +13

      yeah hes calling normal people sketchy etc. he just seems judge and paranoid. I do like this channel btw, just felt this video was weird.@@cholst1

    • @declanmckenzie873
      @declanmckenzie873 Před 7 měsíci

      ​@vidgrod695 thats Australians for u, judgemental low lifes

    • @vx8431
      @vx8431 Před 6 měsíci

      Raval mostly got a bad rep for scams and not too nice at night but other places are worse imo like La Mina got that real sketchy feel but that is more of a suburb if inner city I would say Trinitat Nova is the worst with the areas close to it.@@cholst1

  • @Lachlan4
    @Lachlan4 Před 8 měsíci +187

    You should link up with Kurt Caz for some of the South American ghettos. His Spanish speaking and general knowledge of South America would really help the series out.

    • @1999NOZA
      @1999NOZA Před 8 měsíci +16

      This is a stretch

    • @Lebaby
      @Lebaby Před 8 měsíci +3

      @@1999NOZA why

    • @1999NOZA
      @1999NOZA Před 8 měsíci +18

      Don't think a collab would benefit kurt all that much, given he has more than 10x the amount of followers. I also couldn't imagine them getting along all that well but that's just my guess.@@Lebaby

    • @aiden287
      @aiden287 Před 8 měsíci

      bro they would not get along, Kurt is self-centered wanker

    • @velocirshtr3756
      @velocirshtr3756 Před 8 měsíci +37

      @@1999NOZAI’d assume no chemistry. One guy seems like a “no nonsense” chill laidback guy and the other is a sex tourist.

  • @Sam-kj4kq
    @Sam-kj4kq Před 2 měsíci +7

    this should be titled 'walking around barcelona looking for trouble couldnt find any'

  • @razor9930
    @razor9930 Před 4 měsíci

    Thankyou @Spanian for these videos and putting yourself in these places. kudos to you brother keep doing more!!!!!

  • @rjfoaese522
    @rjfoaese522 Před 8 měsíci +15

    Why I was full on nervous for him? 😅 Also did anyone translate that convo 47:46? just interested 😂 LessssOggg!

  • @tysondog843
    @tysondog843 Před 8 měsíci +128

    Mate, found this channel through your Sydney walk through.
    I love how you're just honest, not over playing things, just, this is how it is.
    I've been around for nearly 5 decades. I've seen a lot.
    But, mate, you've open my eyes to things I've heard about, people I've met told me about, and you go out and are sharing that life experience with the world. And I'm one of them learning. I've seen a lot, but Far from everything.
    Love what you're doing, I hope it brings success.

    • @angusseletto1511
      @angusseletto1511 Před 8 měsíci +1

      With ya

    • @timspiker
      @timspiker Před 7 měsíci +2

      I used to live there and he's definitely over playing things. I used to DJ and would walk back home at night trough that area all the time with all my expensive gear. Never had any trouble, never felt in danger. This video is a lie.

    • @Hoytash
      @Hoytash Před 7 měsíci

      ​@@timspikeryou're a lie

    • @timspiker
      @timspiker Před 7 měsíci +1

      @@Hoytash Why would I discredit a CZcamsr for no reason? I simply can't stand sensationalists and I don't think the people from Barca would like this video. It is simply misinformation.
      Don't shoot the messenger.

    • @SniffinYaMum
      @SniffinYaMum Před 3 měsíci

      @@timspikeryou changed your name to be woke lol stfu

  • @mellzyathome.9426
    @mellzyathome.9426 Před 2 měsíci +1

    I honestly love what you're doing here with your videos & travelling, don't ever stop doing what you do

  • @ritacraig5250
    @ritacraig5250 Před 2 měsíci

    Love what you are doing and showing us . Thanx👍

  • @otaku9004
    @otaku9004 Před 7 měsíci +176

    Very interesting video. I've lived in Raval for 5 years and sure it is rough, there are a lot of drugs and some shit happening, but the rough charm is something unique that attracts tourists and foreigners moving to Barcelona.
    It's pretty gentrified, used to be way worse from my understanding. Many of these streets that looks sketchy are housing tons of hipster kids, skaters and people with decent amount of money.
    It's grim, but personally I loved it and never felt unsafe, although you always have to keep your guard up still. They test you and if you act like a tourist, you are an easy target.

    • @LHBH8
      @LHBH8 Před 7 měsíci +8

      Who’s ‘they’? I’m guessing blacks/Arabs.

    • @1312Mork2
      @1312Mork2 Před 7 měsíci

      ​@@LHBH8yes

    • @avalondreaming1433
      @avalondreaming1433 Před 7 měsíci +6

      This is absolutely nothing. Come walk around LA. Lol

    • @dogwhistle8836
      @dogwhistle8836 Před 7 měsíci

      First night in a squat in Raval after the usual street guys trying to rip us off and prostitutes an Estonian guy in his 20s came in to the squat and asked who wanted a BJ, he left his gf and child to explore his need for cock

    • @pauesteban773
      @pauesteban773 Před 7 měsíci +7

      Not the most dangerous area in Bsrcelona. La Mina is worse.

  • @garyrowlands2334
    @garyrowlands2334 Před 8 měsíci +66

    I lived in Spain for 6 years, 2 hours north of Madrid. Bought an old flat in a working class suburb, which reminds me a lot of where you were walking around. Back in Oz now, but man, you're giving me a walk down memory lane.
    You were wanting to get in to the hallway of those flats. Usually the doors are well secured because of squatters. Once they get access to your apartment it is very difficult to get rid of them. Really,nothing much to see. Mailboxes, stairs and an elevator .

    • @BrendanBFree
      @BrendanBFree Před 8 měsíci +5

      Squatters are easy to get rid of, snap kicks to the dome will get them moving.

    • @planetg10
      @planetg10 Před 8 měsíci +6

      Calm down.. BFreeBrendan, be free..

    • @garyrowlands2334
      @garyrowlands2334 Před 8 měsíci +1

      @BrendanBFree not sure where you're from, but from my experience in Spain, squatters were very hard to get rid of. It could literally take years as there are certain aspects of the law on their side. I saw reports of people who had a mortgage on a flat with squatters, and they had to keep paying the mortgage or risk losing the flat. And if you tried to physically harm them, you ran the risk of ending up in jail yourself.

    • @A5M1TH
      @A5M1TH Před 8 měsíci +1

      @@garyrowlands2334 What were they saying at 47:50.

    • @shmuel_0677
      @shmuel_0677 Před 8 měsíci

      Translate at 47:59 surely hahaha

  • @jasperdiscovers
    @jasperdiscovers Před 7 měsíci +64

    I lived in El Raval for 19 months and got harassed exactly 0 times. I am not saying it doesn't happen, I think it's just a way of presenting yourself and not drawing attention. Also, not looking like a tourist really helps. Leave that backpack at home, don't take out your phone in this area, don't wear happy Barcelona hats, shirts etc or carry / wear anything bought at a souvenir shop. Just like in any not-so-great neighborhood: don't be ignorant.

    • @onceitisover
      @onceitisover Před 6 měsíci +1

      I think you get pickpocketed faster in main center of Barcelona, then at El Raval. I walked through El Raval never even thinking it was a 'dangerous' place

    • @g33335
      @g33335 Před 4 měsíci

      bro u can use ur phones and do what the fuck u want it’s not a favela 😂😂 1st world country

    • @m.h.4144
      @m.h.4144 Před 3 měsíci

      Barcelona just is one of the pickpocket Capitals of Europe (with Naples). And since it‘s so close to the center a lot of tourist especially the solo ones who mostly wander off they are easy to rob. It just seems like an poor area with a drug ploblem that just tryna make the easiest money available. Nothing too brutal

  • @godiskungen27
    @godiskungen27 Před 4 měsíci +1

    You doing so well. And its Awesome see you take us where you do❤❤Bless you❤❤

  • @008overrated
    @008overrated Před 8 měsíci +155

    Man makes an hour long video walking empty streets. More action in my gran’s retirement home, and gets 500k views….hats off to you.

    • @jesse6779
      @jesse6779 Před 8 měsíci +21

      That's the entire point of the video, there's not click bait or anything, he's simply showing off the dangerous areas of Barcelona

    • @Trico274
      @Trico274 Před 8 měsíci

      Most dangerous nh in Barcelona, not a clickbait? Get out dude@@jesse6779

    • @Andy-py8tm
      @Andy-py8tm Před 8 měsíci +10

      Seriously boring isn’t

    • @fofftylayouwontfindme8535
      @fofftylayouwontfindme8535 Před 8 měsíci +2

      Ima sorry bro but look at this guy he ain't the normal tourist is he they were probably scared to tell him to turn the camera of whether they had knives or not😂😂

    • @rayray3332008
      @rayray3332008 Před 8 měsíci

      😂

  • @krayxeez
    @krayxeez Před 8 měsíci +83

    I'm so glad youtube algorithm finally showed me something proper, mate, I've gotta say you are a top-tier vlogger! I absolutely love your vibe and all of that, I would say you are in the Kurt Caz category. Absolute legends. Greetings from the Czech republic!

    • @timspiker
      @timspiker Před 7 měsíci

      It's not top tier. He's lying about how dangerous it is, I used to live there. There's some pick pockets and druggies, but there's no gang violence. Barcelona is packed with police and they keep the streets safe. It's not gangland.

    • @GoatWithStick
      @GoatWithStick Před 6 měsíci

      kurt caz scam his fans Spanian doesn’t 😅😅 but i get what u mean.

    • @krayxeez
      @krayxeez Před 6 měsíci

      what? how@@GoatWithStick

    • @handlehaggler
      @handlehaggler Před 2 měsíci

      @@GoatWithStickhow?

  • @efy5aru
    @efy5aru Před 6 měsíci +2

    I'm a new subscriber from the UK and I think Spanian is amazing...loving all the videos, espcially the scary laugh...Me and my wife binged watched him for 3 hours the other day. love it

  • @marcandreasson87
    @marcandreasson87 Před 3 měsíci +2

    Another awesome tour. Really admire your street sense and how you keep safe while producing great viewing content. The Sofia vid still sticks hard.
    Nasty. Full respect.

  • @hist0ry0fplace
    @hist0ry0fplace Před 8 měsíci +25

    "You're in the middle of El Raval. Angry faces only" 😂😂😂 Best quote, love it. Found your channel yesterday and been binge watching ever since. Your personality and content is just so relatable.

  • @firtythive
    @firtythive Před 8 měsíci +22

    Been Barcelona many times, El Raval is not dangerous, it's just a very unlucky place for tourists who aren't street smart. I've been in some weird stair ways in buildings to buy weed etc, never had a problem. I've had friends who have been pickpocketed/robbed, but they were either drunk or dumb enough to put their bags down and not keep an eye out. These petty theives cover most of the center, however there is more around El Raval with it covering one of the main streets etc. Best thing to do is - Don't look like a tourist (advice for any country), and don't talk to randomers that approach you.

    • @streettravelxxi
      @streettravelxxi Před 7 měsíci

      Facts a lot of times they pose as asking a question or selling something then they snatch ur shit

    • @firtythive
      @firtythive Před 7 měsíci

      @@streettravelxxi It will be someone else who snatches your shit while they talk to you. It's organised crime with pickpockets. They're shady pussies basically, for the most part.

    • @neilmoore5387
      @neilmoore5387 Před 7 měsíci

      Standard pal.

  • @PhamVans
    @PhamVans Před 6 měsíci

    Loving the authenticity, keep up the good work mate.

  • @georgeh7142
    @georgeh7142 Před 8 měsíci +136

    Absolutely fascinating series, thanks Spanian. I can imagine it gaining international popularity to the point that you're invited into these hoods as a guest. People want to tell their stories, and have done since the dawn of time. There's definitely value in the content as it is now, with you walking through just as anyone else would. Perhaps also some of your audience could connect you with leaders in these communities and give you a different level of access?

  • @noideabuthere
    @noideabuthere Před 8 měsíci +93

    Fellow Aussie travellers. Just recently went to Barcelona...what a place :D

    • @lh7325
      @lh7325 Před 8 měsíci +1

      You got a record?

    • @noideabuthere
      @noideabuthere Před 8 měsíci +1

      high on life ;) @@Mr_RPE

    • @Dyverze25
      @Dyverze25 Před 8 měsíci

      How do you afford it ?

    • @Mr_RPE
      @Mr_RPE Před 8 měsíci

      @@c91humungo that’s why ya mum likes me eating her out cuz

    • @tyronebiggums5547
      @tyronebiggums5547 Před 8 měsíci

      Heaps fun place loved it, coffee shops there just like amsterdam smoked bongs there with locals and randoms from around the world on el classico weekend start of the year

  • @Mariastarotjourneywithme

    I love your sense of humor and your drone shots they are bueatiful in my perspective 😊

  • @TheTrees4
    @TheTrees4 Před 7 měsíci

    I like the videos👍. Glad you are free and doing something you love. Best of luck and much success to you brother.

  • @women-mw1uh
    @women-mw1uh Před 8 měsíci +34

    Genuinely impressed you're doing those drone shots. The effort pays off. Quality of this series is great. Keep going.

  • @RaciePSB
    @RaciePSB Před 8 měsíci +23

    You are AWESOME! Your series is really taking off, a d I love your honesty - the way you give us snippets of your life, share your thoughts and feelings, and generally come across as an amiable, very intelligent guy (albeit with a pretty colourful history!) I wish you the very best. PS - I think you are a wonderful role model for young guys who may now be in the same place you once were, and now get to see what’s possible when you have a dream. ☺️❤️🌷

  • @matthewdietzen6708
    @matthewdietzen6708 Před 5 měsíci

    Thanks for making this. It's very useful.

  • @goggy6850
    @goggy6850 Před 3 měsíci

    my brother got me onto to your videos. i love the realness and respect you give people.

  • @AGMeleven11
    @AGMeleven11 Před 8 měsíci +16

    This series is great! Keep this up. Love how genuine spanian is and his narration always cracks me up 😂

  • @mysteriousoul
    @mysteriousoul Před 8 měsíci +30

    Travelled solo throughout Europe and was pickpocketed by homeless dudes in Barcelona, and some tried in Italy. That said, loved Barcelona, hung out with locals, folks from other provenances and randoms from across the globe - some of the best experiences ever! Look forward to more of your adventures.

    • @Whatt787
      @Whatt787 Před 2 měsíci +1

      Why is Barcelona so slummy?? Graffitti everywhere you look, you don't see that in Florida, and I've been in Florida for forty years

  • @thepostman9664
    @thepostman9664 Před 2 měsíci

    Touch and go with the screecher at the end !! Loved it .

  • @worbradar
    @worbradar Před 7 měsíci +2

    Really good content brother 👏🏽 I'm hooked

  • @achosenway
    @achosenway Před 8 měsíci +18

    Spanian i'm very grateful for everything you do straight up, your impact is bigger than what any words can describe, peace and love

  • @Stopimmigration
    @Stopimmigration Před 8 měsíci +12

    These episodes are going to be HUGE!! keep up the solid work Span. 💪💪

  • @johndelaney2957
    @johndelaney2957 Před 7 měsíci

    Cool enjoyed that thanks Spanian, its surprisingly clean everywhere you went into the hoods.

  • @miggity_mac
    @miggity_mac Před 6 měsíci +28

    Brave man, not sure how many people would have the balls to do this around the world - elite content. Looking forward to more

  • @tironibusmaximus6100
    @tironibusmaximus6100 Před 7 měsíci +13

    Keep doing you Spanian!!! It's fantastic my guy. Better than 95% of any other travel show.

  • @aydinnn
    @aydinnn Před 8 měsíci +24

    SO STOKED you're turning this into a full series and so quick off the back of the first one! Can't wait to see the rest! Love your content!

  • @gurdevlanda9157
    @gurdevlanda9157 Před 3 měsíci

    Fantastic video bro, really enjoyed it

  • @AussieUrbanExploring
    @AussieUrbanExploring Před 5 měsíci

    Great video & drone footage , merry Xmas keep up the great work , thanks for sharing

  • @niftyjim8255
    @niftyjim8255 Před 8 měsíci +48

    This is what we’ve been waiting for Spanian! This is dope. Anyone trying to mug Spanian is gonna get a big surprise hahah

    • @nemohoes007
      @nemohoes007 Před 8 měsíci

      Like the guy in sydney

    • @jessbrand5079
      @jessbrand5079 Před 8 měsíci

      What are you talking about ? Got a link

    • @scottywilson68
      @scottywilson68 Před 8 měsíci +6

      Yeh it’s easy to say that but I think spanian is smarter than that, who knows what they have and they can out number very easy, I think he’s a lot smarter than that to just walk around thinking he’s untouchable highly doubt he would do that or have that in mind when he’s going to be doing this

    • @Haze_E1
      @Haze_E1 Před 8 měsíci +1

      pretty sure he would just give em what they want nothing worth being stabbed for

    • @MC-br2zq
      @MC-br2zq Před 8 měsíci +2

      Being able to fight isn't much use when a gun gets pulled out..

  • @romeowolf721
    @romeowolf721 Před 8 měsíci +14

    First video I’ve seen of this guy, subscribes 2:30 into the video, this is great content, seems like a genuine guy and very informative. Keep it up brother. Love from the UK

  • @frog68390
    @frog68390 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Another great video bro...I enjoy you content...Well put together and you explain things well....Wish i found your channel sooner...but better late then never....Keep up the good work man.. you got my support...From Toronto Canada....✌👍

  • @jasonjohnson1178
    @jasonjohnson1178 Před 7 měsíci

    Outstanding brother,top doco making well done sir

  • @salemallaf3569
    @salemallaf3569 Před 8 měsíci +8

    Love your videos and your story. Stumbled across your channel and now I’m hooked. Wish you all the best for continuing success

  • @ddsislife9358
    @ddsislife9358 Před 8 měsíci +3

    By far the most entertaining video ive watched in along time! Thanks Spanian! stay safe and keep up the amazing content!

  • @RODALCO2007
    @RODALCO2007 Před 7 měsíci

    Great video. Excellent camera work and commentary.

  • @Matoakas
    @Matoakas Před 7 měsíci

    I thought of the exact same thing, watching your vids, bro. Looking like you do; it can be good, ppl thinking you live there, and don't mind you at all, or ppl make a notice of you. Not having seen you around there before. Thinking you may be from some other groups, and stepping on turf you shouldn't.
    That thinking you did there, is what I mean when saying you know the universal language of the streets. The do's and don'ts you only get by being in or around such environments. Keep on grindin' bro! So good!

  • @TheAussieCatWhisperer
    @TheAussieCatWhisperer Před 8 měsíci +14

    If you look closely from 24:10. It looks like you just filmed a guy getting pick pocketed. 😮

    • @_Mooner
      @_Mooner Před 8 měsíci

      Look like brothers to me

    • @thacrypt223
      @thacrypt223 Před 4 měsíci

      Hahahah what a nice catch!

  • @jeedub6142
    @jeedub6142 Před 8 měsíci +10

    Since watching the Sydney walk through, I’ve been waiting for the next one… absolutely great video approach. Loving these, mate..

  • @chevybarboza
    @chevybarboza Před 6 měsíci

    Your sense of humor and channel is dope

  • @angeldust12
    @angeldust12 Před 8 měsíci +30

    Thanks for letting us travel the world vicariously through you cuz. Safe travels & always enjoy being in the moment. ✌🏽🌍💥

  • @romz1
    @romz1 Před 7 měsíci +4

    I like the concept of your channel, good for you for doing something positive by showing these places to the world. Keep it up!

  • @user-df7rm5px4u
    @user-df7rm5px4u Před 3 měsíci +1

    Respect and luv to u brudda, saulte from dat states New orleans La,
    Been wacthing ya videos a long time keep up da work

  • @PROvidsTV
    @PROvidsTV Před 7 měsíci +7

    Loving your videos! This series would go good in various Italian cities too (Palermo, Naples, Milan,...). Stay safe man!

    • @Whatt787
      @Whatt787 Před 2 měsíci +1

      So much ugly graffitti in Barcelona

  • @borty6394
    @borty6394 Před 7 měsíci +10

    How genuine is Spanian, he's a freaking legend.

  • @uwu-pe6vc
    @uwu-pe6vc Před 8 měsíci +8

    loving the series, every single video has been very entertaining and informative. would love to see you do a IRL stream when travelling, i reckon the viewers would love it

  • @indigosleuth
    @indigosleuth Před 6 měsíci

    Drone footage is a must bro. Adds such a better element & Birds Eye view. And props that you’ve learnt to pilot it yourself! 🦅👌🏼

  • @ChadWalker172
    @ChadWalker172 Před 5 měsíci

    Your camera work is extremely good,keep going bruv,you make it interesting

  • @Lucas_1092
    @Lucas_1092 Před 8 měsíci +5

    Great footage mate, keep doing what you're doing. I have great memories of laneways in Barcelona, houses during the day, that flip to bars after dark. It's an amazing city. Loving the content!

  • @skorpion7732
    @skorpion7732 Před 8 měsíci +14

    24:05 am I tripping or did that lad just pick pocket the guy bending down?

  • @charliebowen182
    @charliebowen182 Před 6 měsíci

    This is one of my favourite CZcams videos of the year 👍🏻

  • @janiscakstins2846
    @janiscakstins2846 Před 6 měsíci +2

    Great content bro. hope you travel around the Europe (and rest of the world) to make series like this

  • @BKRsport
    @BKRsport Před 8 měsíci +2

    Love what you're creating mate. Keep doing what you do.

  • @Sophhhie
    @Sophhhie Před 8 měsíci +8

    The drone footage really takes it a step further.
    I’m really loving these videos and your persona, keep it up!

  • @frednurc4088
    @frednurc4088 Před 6 měsíci +2

    I lived and worked in el Raval 1996 to 1998, the best time of my life. I am Catalan living in Oz now. Back then i was a Registed Nurse carrying A$10.000 worth of morphine and other meds for palliative care use around the neighborhood. Us nurses didn't wear uniforms, but when we walked those streets people would give us way. It was like the parting of the Red Sea: everyone knew who we were and no one was stupid enough to mug us, we helped the elderly, the sick and dying, the AIDS patients, the tuberculosis ones... there is honor amongst thieves, and one does not shit in one,s own nest. I got my 1st tattoo in Carrer Nou de la Rambla. I still visit my friends in several bars in there and I miss the piss smelling narrow streets with everything I,ve got. My 1st partner lived and died in el Raval from heroin overdose (suicide, intentional). A part of my heart is in el Raval forever.

  • @Macomac
    @Macomac Před 6 měsíci

    Known lad for years, never really watched the vids, but these hood tours are hectic content my brother ❤

  • @SI-qp7cm
    @SI-qp7cm Před 8 měsíci +6

    Ok , I’m an older guy in my forties . Never thought a great deal about Spanian in the short content but in this content this guy is a legend . As good as anyone on the net . Keep safe brother

  • @xtripx4273
    @xtripx4273 Před 8 měsíci +6

    Amazingly good content great self awareness just gold. This is something ill sub. Solid mans work. Appreciate you for doing what you do with the background you have.

  • @douglassenriquez423
    @douglassenriquez423 Před 2 měsíci

    Love 24:35 the beats in the back ground.... I keep catching myself paying more attention to the beat then the video sometime.... Lol

  • @arimasters1980
    @arimasters1980 Před 7 měsíci +3

    Amazing man, I grew up in a very bad neighbourhood and though it may seem like everybody is bad there are a lot of good people that would help you and locals help each others with their groceries and we consider ourselves brothers though we have different ethnical backgrounds.

  • @hazdee1297
    @hazdee1297 Před 8 měsíci +15

    As someone who has watched your videos and listened to your music since almost day one! It is amazing to see how far you have come brother. The sky is the limit for you!!
    You're an inspiration!!

    • @bazwav
      @bazwav Před 28 dny +1

      He makes music? Yeoooo that’s mad is it on this channel?

  • @isaac5amuel
    @isaac5amuel Před 8 měsíci +78

    Span is informative and funny at the same time. Loving the series I hope you never stop because obviously honestly none of us would dare to do what you’re doing.

    • @timspiker
      @timspiker Před 7 měsíci +2

      I used to live there, he's lying his ass off. It's not dangerous at all, Barcelona is packed with police. Yes there are pick pockets, but there are no gun fights, this isn't America, it's Europe 😂

    • @djbolt178
      @djbolt178 Před 7 měsíci +1

      @@timspiker did you not listen to him at the start bro, he said that that el raval isn't dangerous for gangs and gun fights but dangerous for tourists cause of theft etc

    • @timspiker
      @timspiker Před 7 měsíci +1

      @@djbolt178 Not even that. I lived there, I was a DJ before Covid and I'd DJ around that area. I often had to go trough there alone at 5 AM when I couldn't get a taxi or metro. I would walk with DJ gear on me and it was quite visible I was carrying equipment. I did this for 4 years, never got robbed or threatened, never saw a knife. I saw some agression one time, it was a Columbian guy cussing me out because I had a NASA jacket with the American flag. The way I resolved the dispute is I let the guy put some tape over the flag and he cooled down after. I don't know why he was carrying tape. But, most of the people there are just junkies. The only reason people fear it is because people make each other paranoid with fake stories.

  • @jasonreid585
    @jasonreid585 Před 3 měsíci

    Respectful and confident yet know you can get touched, that’s how you approach tougher places you don’t belong, well done

  • @JalalMachou
    @JalalMachou Před 5 měsíci

    thanks, really enjoyed walking through what was my neighbourhood during 4 years !

  • @StewartCoates
    @StewartCoates Před 8 měsíci +21

    It's been mentioned a few times in the comments. Been watching Spanian since Jordies shouted him out, and listened to his book on audible. This is by far the best style of content he's produced. Personality, ability to communicate thoughts, and an interesting setting makes for a great watch!
    Keep it up bro!

    • @lordsysop
      @lordsysop Před 2 měsíci

      Being genuine and relatable helps too

  • @sharneevans9655
    @sharneevans9655 Před 8 měsíci +4

    This is such a great series! can't wait for more! please be safe!!

  • @leruu7667
    @leruu7667 Před 5 měsíci

    Gotta love my Saturday morning breakfast watch💯👌🔥🔥🔥

  • @nexuslang
    @nexuslang Před 6 měsíci +9

    Lived in Barcelona close to 40 years, now visit it often (I live about 60 km away now). El Raval has some sketchy pockets, most definitely the square you started from and a couple of surrounding streets could be considered ground zero. That said, I used to get my hair cut on that square (the place is still there, it showed up on your video at 14:45!) and never felt threatened, though I did get a lot of propositions/offers from the local hookers and drug dealers. There there are several places in and around BCN that are as bad or worse than El Raval: certain pockets of La Mina, traditionally run by Gypsy clans, or the entire neighborhoods of San Roque (Badalona) and Sant Cosme (El Prat de Llobregat), the latter being so bad its nickname is "Comanche territory". I would definitely think twice about visiting other spots in other nearby districts/towns like l'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Cornellà, Badalona or Sant Adrià, especially at night.

    • @Whatt787
      @Whatt787 Před 2 měsíci

      So much ugly graffitti in Barcelona

  • @shannonbulmer8182
    @shannonbulmer8182 Před 8 měsíci +5

    This was awesome brother. Look forward to seeing much more. You have come so far. Been following you since the start. Big ups bruv

  • @WesleySnlpes
    @WesleySnlpes Před 8 měsíci +5

    This is riveting content mate. You've got something big going on here. I love it!

  • @AnneLee-rw8ml
    @AnneLee-rw8ml Před měsícem

    I remember my sons telling me about you doing a vid on Campbelltown I’m 60 now and really enjoying your vids good work turning your life around

  • @AT-cc6yl
    @AT-cc6yl Před měsícem

    Quite nice, all alone adventures 🤩👊🏽👊🏽👊🏽

  • @jeremiahdayal8646
    @jeremiahdayal8646 Před 8 měsíci +9

    Shout out to ya bro . All credit man, you have completely changed your life bro. Good on ya lad, I’m a fellow ex drug user, grew up in western Sydney. Did a couple lagging’s through various jails. Your videos are a great inspiration keep it up

  • @seadgalea7901
    @seadgalea7901 Před 8 měsíci +13

    Because of your history i love how you can interpret certain situation's. Its really entertaining to get your perspective. Best series so far, straight out

  • @imtaskforcescruff
    @imtaskforcescruff Před 3 měsíci

    Music production on these vids is slick as!!

  • @jakendanniibradford6508
    @jakendanniibradford6508 Před 7 měsíci

    Tha bro spanian bruv these videos are fire 🔥 brother looking tuff out there g

  • @doyoutossandturnatnight7134
    @doyoutossandturnatnight7134 Před 7 měsíci +13

    Seeing the birds fly away and then when you pan the camera in the direction of where you're walking, catching a glimpse of your hand swinging into view is almost pov video game like and I like it. The reflection in the ground, idle people... The graffiti and modernized history with old columns and churches but porches and coffee shops .. I fuckn love this

  • @annadynchxoke2466
    @annadynchxoke2466 Před 8 měsíci +7

    Its cool how this video captures the universal aspect of human cultures. I like that you go into this self aware and not put on any bs act. Loved the video brought me back to good times!