Just one thing: Sorry if someone got offended but I’m sharing my personal experience here. This is my channel and my space to be honest. Not trying to attack anything or anybody, especially the people from PR ❤️ cheers you all 🎉
There is a lot of stress in Puerto Rico. Many outsiders don't know that for years, internal issues have turned friends against friends and family against family. This can change one day when the ignorant people admit that ketchup never goes on pasteles.
I really appreciate how educated you are on the government challenges going on in Puerto Rico. I means a lot. Some people get really offended when they see the “Gringo go home” signs but they don’t understand the meaning behind what’s going on.
I am glad you were able to spend a month to travel all over the island and enjoy its beauty. That definitely seems like a sufficient amount of time to visit. I am sorry you didn’t feel welcome at times. Generally, Puerto Ricans are very welcoming. However, as you mentioned things have been difficult for the people there with rising prices and gentrification.
La mayoría de las veces sí, pero hay muchis ignorantes de nuestra isla q no son tan welcoming, por q le hechan la culpa de las miserias de la isla a la gente de tez blanca.. Cuando los culpables son los ladrones que administran el país. Sí se ve feo cuando un político americano roba, más feo se ve cuando un político puertorriqueño le roba a su propia gente. Y ni siquiera les da vergüenza, por que todavía lo siguen haciendo a pesar q saben q los están investigando. Pendejos q se creen q lo saben todo, y no saben caca jeje
Puerto Ricans are awesome partying people and unfriendly? id say NOT ! You must always keep in mind that as a gringo or foreigner we stand out and look, speak,and maybe act different. Apply that very same rule to the way we treat others in the upper US who are different. Ponder that for a few minutes ! Every country has their own problems or barriers but in comparison to the upper US I feel far more safer and accepted in PR than the US.Thats a fact.
Ella está describiendo su experiencia. Cómo puedes decir que lo que ella experimentó no es cierto? El rechazo a los gringos es real y cada vez es mas generalizado a medida que sigan desplazando personas de sus hogares. A mi me desplazaron de mi hogar y a cualquier gringo que vea le digo Gringo Go Home. Sea turista o lo que sea. No me importa. Me dejaron sin hogar y los considero mis enemigos.
Regarding the unwelcome part I am from PR and I am very light skinned as are many in my family cousins ect.. So I don't know what to say regarding that experience you had I am at least as light skinned as you are and as a matter of fact I know several blond blue eyed Puertoricans as well. I will also add that there are many other near by countries that just have not been able to contend with high crime in terms of having drug lords, kidnappings and more too much to list Puerto Rico does have crime but no where near some other places the island can be considered safe. It does show that you have a preference elsewhere and thats ok there is nothing wrong with that but you will never be as secure regarding crime as you might be on the island. Another good thing is that food, drugs and other has to contend with American laws and regulations making that safe'er as well. The island has offices of the American FBI, Coast Guard and so on and so forth when other countries have had to seek their assistance in one way or another.. / Anyway I see the unwelcome thing unusual maybe it may have to do with behaving as a tourist rather than blending in for ex there are European countries that dislike Americans because of the way they sometimes behave and I can see how locals in PR may feel similarly towards tourists but I know its not about complexion
sorry you had such a bad experience with the man stopping your dancing (and general discrimination)...not sure if it was the case in this instance but I feel like the lack of education is often causing narrow-minded radical traditionalism. I hope it will change in the next years. I didn't enjoy the beat of the edit as much but I like that you categorized it into little chapters, to create an easy to follow structure. I like how you shot it though...Thumbs up and looking forward to your next adventure!
Too much ignorance taught down to the younger generation, but what they fail to see, is that their leaders and certain people are their worst enemies, and in fact not the gringos or Americans/Europeans. I had to put one of them ignorant ones in check today, over comments I shared about how the island needs to become a state in order for them to have a better chance in fighting for their rights as Americans that they are. PR leaders can not be trusted with bottles of water sent by the mainland US to help with emergency crisis, let alone with running a country... If PR were too ever be independent, it would be the Mexico of the Caribbean, with the cartels running everything, a total disgrace. It's as it is and drug kingpins are almost impossible to deal with on the island. Ppl need to smell the coffee, and wake the help up in PR
You should make a video of from where you live in the USA, and then talk about "What you like and What you did not like there." Puerto Ricans don't care about what you like or don't like about Puerto Rico. Puerto Rico is ALL Good.
As a Puertorriqueña I can understand many things in this video. I can't relate to feeling unwelcome in Puerto Rico because we'll lol I'm Puertorriqueña but I can relate feeling unwelcome in some areas and states in the United States because of racism and social class prejudice. What I can say is I feel more safe in Puerto Rico than in the USA specially as a woman and with kids. If I lived in PR I would definitely let my kids walk to school by themselves like I did in PR as a kid without feeling unsafe as where in the USA kids and women are not safe. The person that made you feel you weren't allowed to dance Bomba is a hater and most likely does not even appreciate being open minded about the world as a whole, but not because one person made you feel uncomfortable means all of us are like that and you did mention most of us are friendly and welcoming. PR to us is the most beautiful island in the world because well...we feel at home and I'm sure other people from other countries think their country is the most beautiful of all. I'm sure there isn't an exact most beautiful place in the world as a whole because it's all based on personal likes and experiences and that's the beauty, that we all think differently. What I did disagree was that one month is not enough to see a small island that's covered with different geologic features. PR is not only beaches and jungle, it has desert fields it has hidden caves it has underwater caves and it has many other small island like Mona, Monito, Caja de muerto, Icacos island, Gilligan's island and so many other small and untouched islands that people may not even know about. My personal opinion is I would never say I wouldn't go back somewhere again unless I felt in danger or extremely unwelcomed. No need to apologize, if they don't understand it's their loss. Everyone has the right to their personal opinion liked it or not. Overall I loved the video and it was very entertaining! Hope you return again🙂
prejudice is everywhere including puerto rico.. in fact many on Puerto Rico DO NOT acknowledge . Loiza a town in puerto rico because of DARK skin color....i stayed three months and i can say I felt unwelcomed several times...
Eh thats the beauty in living in this globe where theres alot of countries each with different temperates and culture, I as puerto rican only enjoy heres when temperatures go little colder at christmas time until february or so, but then again I can go to the center part of the island with colder temps and greener scenary, rural area puerto ricans tend to be really welcoming unlike most city people. Great content here thats why I subscribed.
I will be going for the 4th time in February (if God permits it). I have enjoyed my visits every time with the beautiful beaches in Culebra and the tropical scenery. I do feel for people every time I’m there. I have been humbled by how we live in the States. I have met Boricuas here in the States and they tell me their reasons of leaving the island, it makes sense why they have migrated. I hope and pray life gets better for Puerto Rico.
Dave Chow, please visit for yourself or look elsewhere online for a review that truly reflects the beauty of Puerto Rico other than this disrespectful review from this young girl that knows about appreciating different cultures.
I Deeply appreciate you staying in Puerto Rico, at this time where we are facing multiple challenges.. I live in this island all my life and I can feel the magic fade , because of our currupt goverment, that has put Boricuas in disadvantage and gringos living the life with discounts/tax breaks heaven. Yes I believe it when you say that you felt unwelcome sometimes, We are stressed and struggling to maintain our jobs and support our families after the hurricanes and changes on our labor laws. Puerto Rico might be sinking but I have faith that we will unite eventually to FIGHT FOR WHAT IS OURS! ... Loved your videos! And appreciate your sincere opinion BIG HUG DIANA ! I HOPE TO VISIT GEORGIA 🇬🇪 SOMEDAY!
Muchas gracias Gerardo! I also sincerely hope that you will unite and the people of Puerto Rico live the life they deserve! Thanks for understanding what I’m saying ❤️❤️
So basically, the same 3 reasons I don't like visiting the US. She wanted a cheap vacation and came to the wrong place, hate to see what she thinks of other countries.
Did you go swimming in the Bioluminescent bay at night or zip lineing? PR is one of the few Bio bays on earth ! We also have I believe the worlds 2nd largest zip line. Transportation is a challenge for sure.The caldera and the falls are phenomenal for swimming !
Hi!! You are welcome to live in P.R. forever those people who have time paint gringos go home that is all they do, but for the other 99 percent of us we like everybody and don't see colors !! Nest time do not stay in San Juan look for something like Canóvanas or Rio Grande live is to short to wasted with haters peace!!
Maria, thanks so much for watching my Puerto Rico videos and really hearing me out! I’d love to be shown around by a local, I had really hard time meeting a local there
Don’t lose the opportunity to use words to make the world a better. It feels like the real reason is not given in this video. Unfortunately, the video doesn’t put the ‘influencer’ in good light and also is absolutely not fair to the majority of Puerto Ricans and others who in PR.
Thank you. She used zero context for her negative experience but instead of explaining she decided it was ok to disparage all of Puerto Rico and it’s people.
Know I understand what you mean 😭 Forgive my comments from earlier I was ignorant I had the same experiences in Puerto Rico Puerto Rico is not all bad but there is a lot of prejudice there
@@dianawanderlust interesting! Residente aka calle 13 did a documentary about the country Georgia and how he found some of his roots being from Georgia although he is Puerto Rican. The film is called Residente (2017).
I visited Georgia some years back and the people were all celebrating and rejoicing saying that the country has been seeing overall improved happiness and positivity ever since @Diana Wanderlust left. People were wearing shirts with her stink face on it that read… “ნახვამდის ფელიცია!!!” BYE FELICIA!
Spent 20 years traveling the world, from Korea to Europe to Kuwait. Every country has it’s unique culture and customs. They’re both welcoming and friendly and some times the people can be overbearingly protective of the culture & customs. You’ll be very surprised how in Mexico North Americans are taking over small towns making it very uncomfortable & unaffordable for the locals. What you got was a taste of rebellion against something that resembles you. What you should have probably added from your perspective was “understanding” and forgiveness; you literally did the same thing the man who told you not to dance did. You literally painted the islands people with the same brush.
Maybe you are right, Claudio. However I couldn’t help the feeling of being unwelcome and this is my personal experience and I am always honest with my feelings here on this channel
I understand that point very well and the fact that there is a context of tension which may make simple social interactions complicated. But let's be honest, anyone would feel unwelcomed if a strange person who has no idea who you are rudely interrupts you like that. That's the kind of experience that will influence how you feel about that social environment no matter how open you are to their perspective. It becomes emotionally negative experience and what Diana always does is that she expresses her emotions as they are, without sugar coding. It's always her raw personal experience that she shares, not her experience filtered by political correctness.
Why doesn’t Diana actually explain in detail how that situation REALLY happened and bring some clarity as to why they might have felt offended by her trying to dance Bomba which is Afro-Puerto Rican culture ? If you were just dancing and they asked you to stop because you started dancing right in front of the band as they were playing and taking away from their art, then I could see why they’d take it personal. But to say that they rudely told you not to dance without any context and just saying they were rude to you isn’t the complete story.
As a Boricua, I have to say that you are right. It is sad, but the reason this connection is not there for you and other tourists is that Puerto Rico is very Americanized. A lot of the influence from the US is there, and it doesn't feel authentic or traditional anymore. It feels like Florida, like visiting Miami. Back in the 50's when it was more poor, and there was more farm land, it felt more authentic, and like paradise. Now is too crouded, too much traffic, the youth forgot the values our grandparents had, respect and humility are not there anymore, and Reggueaton is the worse compared to the traditional earlier music. Now the area is expensive, and too much crime. I know because I was raised there and visit all of the time my family there.
I'm not offended but I so think you failed to pickup the culture while you were there. Puerto Rico isn't a depressed failed Soviet State like Georgia. You project a lot of your biases and misunderstandings as a non latino person. In any case, enjoy your travels onward.
Yea I visited Puerto Rico like 13 years ago and did not like San Juan… super expensive and not friendly at all.. but my family is from the south Guayama and I loved it over there people were friendly and welcoming more than the north part of the island. Also, even though my mom and dad are Puerto Rican some people there will still consider me a cringo… crazy to think that…
I enjoyed your your videos, and hope all is well. But saying that you felt unwelcome by one encountered, and the rest are due to just a feeling is definitely generalizing the island itself and the people.. and it’s the most expensive island to you because you spent or stayed in the Metropolitan area where most islanders like myself, does not. Again, you are generalize the whole entire island, making anyone that see your videos to believe that is true… instead of saying “the area that I was at was very expensive, but I am sure that other parts of the island or not as expensive and maybe they grow their own crops”. Pero adios ya no puede con esta gente así mano hablando mierda
Ella se dedica a viajar por todo el mundo y dijo muchas cosas bonitas de Puerto Rico. Al final menciona algunas cosas que no le gusto, como pasa cuando uno viaja, Y si, parece que una persona fue muy maleducado con ella, ella tiene el derecho a decirlo. De hecho ella hizo un video sobre Paris, Francia y critico mucho a Paris.
@@angelbonilla2255 Déjame hacerte una pregunta. Cuando tú primero vistes este video que pensaste? Porque el título del video es “Why I’m never going back”. Porque una persona le dijo que no baile bomba le da derecho a desprestigiar la isla entera? Pobrecita. Alguien la regañó. Y sabes algo más… yo ni soy Boricua. Yo soy Cubano Americano que nací en Miami pero tengo mucho amor para Puerto Rico y lo defiendo como es mío. Que voy a dejar yo una mocosa como está pasar un ratito ahí y pintar la isla así. Eso no está bien y sinceramente me da asco. Para que? Para unos “likes” en su canal de RUclips. Pero gente que quieren buscar información sobre PR van a ver este video y van estar mal informados con ese título y su cara de mierda.
I have to say, if you did not feel welcome and you already set your mind that you will not return, I have to believe that no one is really going to miss you. The unrealistic expectations, ungratefulness, and victim mentality of some people (not saying it because of you, but I really am) will never let them understand that the World does not revolve around them and everyone is entitled to their own personality. BTW, did you let TSA know so that they will stop you at the entry point next time you come visit?😂🤣
Just one thing: Sorry if someone got offended but I’m sharing my personal experience here. This is my channel and my space to be honest. Not trying to attack anything or anybody, especially the people from PR ❤️ cheers you all 🎉
There is a lot of stress in Puerto Rico. Many outsiders don't know that for years, internal issues have turned friends against friends and family against family. This can change one day when the ignorant people admit that ketchup never goes on pasteles.
I really appreciate how educated you are on the government challenges going on in Puerto Rico. I means a lot. Some people get really offended when they see the “Gringo go home” signs but they don’t understand the meaning behind what’s going on.
I am glad you were able to spend a month to travel all over the island and enjoy its beauty. That definitely seems like a sufficient amount of time to visit. I am sorry you didn’t feel welcome at times. Generally, Puerto Ricans are very welcoming. However, as you mentioned things have been difficult for the people there with rising prices and gentrification.
unwelcome? that is not true!!! we are not disrespectful to any tourist in the island. We welcome everyone the same no matter race, gender etc.
La mayoría de las veces sí, pero hay muchis ignorantes de nuestra isla q no son tan welcoming, por q le hechan la culpa de las miserias de la isla a la gente de tez blanca..
Cuando los culpables son los ladrones que administran el país.
Sí se ve feo cuando un político americano roba, más feo se ve cuando un político puertorriqueño le roba a su propia gente. Y ni siquiera les da vergüenza, por que todavía lo siguen haciendo a pesar q saben q los están investigando. Pendejos q se creen q lo saben todo, y no saben caca jeje
Now theres to many puertorican hating "gringos"
Puerto Ricans are awesome partying people and unfriendly? id say NOT ! You must always keep in mind that as a gringo or foreigner we stand out and look, speak,and maybe act different. Apply that very same rule to the way we treat others in the upper US who are different. Ponder that for a few minutes ! Every country has their own problems or barriers but in comparison to the upper US I feel far more safer and accepted in PR than the US.Thats a fact.
Why are you invalidating someone's experience? If you didn't go through what they went through, why not empathize instead
Ella está describiendo su experiencia. Cómo puedes decir que lo que ella experimentó no es cierto? El rechazo a los gringos es real y cada vez es mas generalizado a medida que sigan desplazando personas de sus hogares. A mi me desplazaron de mi hogar y a cualquier gringo que vea le digo Gringo Go Home. Sea turista o lo que sea. No me importa. Me dejaron sin hogar y los considero mis enemigos.
Regarding the unwelcome part I am from PR and I am very light skinned as are many in my family cousins ect.. So I don't know what to say regarding that experience you had I am at least as light skinned as you are and as a matter of fact I know several blond blue eyed Puertoricans as well. I will also add that there are many other near by countries that just have not been able to contend with high crime in terms of having drug lords, kidnappings and more too much to list Puerto Rico does have crime but no where near some other places the island can be considered safe. It does show that you have a preference elsewhere and thats ok there is nothing wrong with that but you will never be as secure regarding crime as you might be on the island. Another good thing is that food, drugs and other has to contend with American laws and regulations making that safe'er as well. The island has offices of the American FBI, Coast Guard and so on and so forth when other countries have had to seek their assistance in one way or another.. / Anyway I see the unwelcome thing unusual maybe it may have to do with behaving as a tourist rather than blending in for ex there are European countries that dislike Americans because of the way they sometimes behave and I can see how locals in PR may feel similarly towards tourists but I know its not about complexion
sorry you had such a bad experience with the man stopping your dancing (and general discrimination)...not sure if it was the case in this instance but I feel like the lack of education is often causing narrow-minded radical traditionalism. I hope it will change in the next years. I didn't enjoy the beat of the edit as much but I like that you categorized it into little chapters, to create an easy to follow structure. I like how you shot it though...Thumbs up and looking forward to your next adventure!
Too much ignorance taught down to the younger generation, but what they fail to see, is that their leaders and certain people are their worst enemies, and in fact not the gringos or Americans/Europeans.
I had to put one of them ignorant ones in check today, over comments I shared about how the island needs to become a state in order for them to have a better chance in fighting for their rights as Americans that they are. PR leaders can not be trusted with bottles of water sent by the mainland US to help with emergency crisis, let alone with running a country... If PR were too ever be independent, it would be the Mexico of the Caribbean, with the cartels running everything, a total disgrace. It's as it is and drug kingpins are almost impossible to deal with on the island. Ppl need to smell the coffee, and wake the help up in PR
Puerto Rico is a true paradise, and it's people are delightful and friendly. I visited many times, and will definitely go back.
You should make a video of from where you live in the USA, and then talk about "What you like and What you did not like there." Puerto Ricans don't care about what you like or don't like about Puerto Rico. Puerto Rico is ALL Good.
I already have made that video 😂
@@dianawanderlust Laughing at your viewers. Very mature. Please show us more of your true self.
As a Puertorriqueña I can understand many things in this video. I can't relate to feeling unwelcome in Puerto Rico because we'll lol I'm Puertorriqueña but I can relate feeling unwelcome in some areas and states in the United States because of racism and social class prejudice. What I can say is I feel more safe in Puerto Rico than in the USA specially as a woman and with kids. If I lived in PR I would definitely let my kids walk to school by themselves like I did in PR as a kid without feeling unsafe as where in the USA kids and women are not safe. The person that made you feel you weren't allowed to dance Bomba is a hater and most likely does not even appreciate being open minded about the world as a whole, but not because one person made you feel uncomfortable means all of us are like that and you did mention most of us are friendly and welcoming. PR to us is the most beautiful island in the world because well...we feel at home and I'm sure other people from other countries think their country is the most beautiful of all. I'm sure there isn't an exact most beautiful place in the world as a whole because it's all based on personal likes and experiences and that's the beauty, that we all think differently. What I did disagree was that one month is not enough to see a small island that's covered with different geologic features. PR is not only beaches and jungle, it has desert fields it has hidden caves it has underwater caves and it has many other small island like Mona, Monito, Caja de muerto, Icacos island, Gilligan's island and so many other small and untouched islands that people may not even know about. My personal opinion is I would never say I wouldn't go back somewhere again unless I felt in danger or extremely unwelcomed. No need to apologize, if they don't understand it's their loss. Everyone has the right to their personal opinion liked it or not. Overall I loved the video and it was very entertaining! Hope you return again🙂
Thank you so so much for this comment! ❤️❤️ I appreciate it a lot! Hope you feel safer in the US and especially for your kids!
Gracias 🙏
prejudice is everywhere including puerto rico.. in fact many on Puerto Rico DO NOT acknowledge . Loiza a town in puerto rico because of DARK skin color....i stayed three months and i can say I felt unwelcomed several times...
Eh thats the beauty in living in this globe where theres alot of countries each with different temperates and culture, I as puerto rican only enjoy heres when temperatures go little colder at christmas time until february or so, but then again I can go to the center part of the island with colder temps and greener scenary, rural area puerto ricans tend to be really welcoming unlike most city people. Great content here thats why I subscribed.
I will be going for the 4th time in February (if God permits it). I have enjoyed my visits every time with the beautiful beaches in Culebra and the tropical scenery. I do feel for people every time I’m there. I have been humbled by how we live in the States. I have met Boricuas here in the States and they tell me their reasons of leaving the island, it makes sense why they have migrated. I hope and pray life gets better for Puerto Rico.
Great video.. Where is that pool @1:40
Gracias for your honesty
Gracias for listening and understanding ❤️❤️
Thank you for this insight. I have to admit, that I didn’t knew much about Puerto Rico, now I have a little Impression.
There’s way more to see and experience for sure! Thanks Dave for always supporting ❤️❤️
Dave Chow, please visit for yourself or look elsewhere online for a review that truly reflects the beauty of Puerto Rico other than this disrespectful review from this young girl that knows about appreciating different cultures.
Go to the Philippines. You'll love it there.
I Deeply appreciate you staying in Puerto Rico, at this time where we are facing multiple challenges.. I live in this island all my life and I can feel the magic fade , because of our currupt goverment, that has put Boricuas in disadvantage and gringos living the life with discounts/tax breaks heaven. Yes I believe it when you say that you felt unwelcome sometimes, We are stressed and struggling to maintain our jobs and support our families after the hurricanes and changes on our labor laws. Puerto Rico might be sinking but I have faith that we will unite eventually to FIGHT FOR WHAT IS OURS! ... Loved your videos! And appreciate your sincere opinion BIG HUG DIANA ! I HOPE TO VISIT GEORGIA 🇬🇪 SOMEDAY!
Muchas gracias Gerardo! I also sincerely hope that you will unite and the people of Puerto Rico live the life they deserve! Thanks for understanding what I’m saying ❤️❤️
So basically, the same 3 reasons I don't like visiting the US. She wanted a cheap vacation and came to the wrong place, hate to see what she thinks of other countries.
I'm sorry you felt unwelcome it's not the norm. I do liked your sincere comments and hope to visit one day your country. Stay safe.
Thanks Javier ❤️❤️
Did you go swimming in the Bioluminescent bay at night or zip lineing? PR is one of the few Bio bays on earth ! We also have I believe the worlds 2nd largest zip line. Transportation is a challenge for sure.The caldera and the falls are phenomenal for swimming !
I did but they canceled the trip last minute cause it rained previously 😢 I was really, really looking forward to it
Good thing she didn’t or else all the phytoplankton would have died off to toxicity contamination
Great wrap-up video and as always I love your honesty 👍
Thanks James
brother~omg!this is pro .=)
Bye felicia👋
Hi!! You are welcome to live in P.R. forever those people who have time paint gringos go home that is all they do, but for the other 99 percent of us we like everybody and don't see colors !! Nest time do not stay in San Juan look for something like Canóvanas or Rio Grande live is to short to wasted with haters peace!!
nice and honest video
The song i know of reggaeton is la amanezer
🖐
I know someone who went there, they said they were rude.
Nice
I might go there for work wonder if ill regret it 🤔
Not necessarily 😂 are you going to San Juan?
I like this video
Hey! I went to Puerto Rico and I felt the same way on all accounts :) Also, you and your channel are awesome! Love you
Hahaha I love you too Aaron! I knew you would feel the same way, honestly. Hope you guys still had a great time together
You're not coming back? I knew I should have met you, then maybe you would have had a better experience
Hahaha maybe 😅
Take it as a blessing in disguise buddy
안녕하세요 뜨랑낄로 뀨 영상보다 와서 구독 조아요 알람설정하구 갑니다. 항상 건강하세요...
감사해요
Question are you going to live their
Where?
I thought this was a fair review...safe travels
PR is more for surfers and people who like sailing. So I undurstand your review. Im boricua.
One month is never enough. Where does your spanish accent comes from?
I’ve been studying it online. I think it’s a weird mix of my language (Georgian) and English idk
Not everyone's cup of tea, but if you ever find yourself back here, I'd like to show you the real island. Not the tourist traps.
Maria, thanks so much for watching my Puerto Rico videos and really hearing me out! I’d love to be shown around by a local, I had really hard time meeting a local there
Don’t lose the opportunity to use words to make the world a better.
It feels like the real reason is not given in this video.
Unfortunately, the video doesn’t put the ‘influencer’ in good light and also is absolutely not fair to the majority of Puerto Ricans and others who in PR.
Thank you. She used zero context for her negative experience but instead of explaining she decided it was ok to disparage all of Puerto Rico and it’s people.
Know I understand what you mean 😭 Forgive my comments from earlier I was ignorant I had the same experiences in Puerto Rico Puerto Rico is not all bad but there is a lot of prejudice there
Did you just go there? Also I’m not from California 😂😂
You never said what country you are from?
I’m from the country of Georgia
@@dianawanderlust interesting! Residente aka calle 13 did a documentary about the country Georgia and how he found some of his roots being from Georgia although he is Puerto Rican.
The film is called Residente (2017).
@@sdflores7572 wow, added to my watchlist
I visited Georgia some years back and the people were all celebrating and rejoicing saying that the country has been seeing overall improved happiness and positivity ever since @Diana Wanderlust left.
People were wearing shirts with her stink face on it that read…
“ნახვამდის ფელიცია!!!”
BYE FELICIA!
@@sdflores7572 She’s not going to watch it. Acting like she actually cares.
😉Estoy de acuerdo.
Good for you gringo, don't come here.
Spent 20 years traveling the world, from Korea to Europe to Kuwait. Every country has it’s unique culture and customs. They’re both welcoming and friendly and some times the people can be overbearingly protective of the culture & customs. You’ll be very surprised how in Mexico North Americans are taking over small towns making it very uncomfortable & unaffordable for the locals. What you got was a taste of rebellion against something that resembles you. What you should have probably added from your perspective was “understanding” and forgiveness; you literally did the same thing the man who told you not to dance did. You literally painted the islands people with the same brush.
Maybe you are right, Claudio. However I couldn’t help the feeling of being unwelcome and this is my personal experience and I am always honest with my feelings here on this channel
I understand that point very well and the fact that there is a context of tension which may make simple social interactions complicated. But let's be honest, anyone would feel unwelcomed if a strange person who has no idea who you are rudely interrupts you like that. That's the kind of experience that will influence how you feel about that social environment no matter how open you are to their perspective. It becomes emotionally negative experience and what Diana always does is that she expresses her emotions as they are, without sugar coding. It's always her raw personal experience that she shares, not her experience filtered by political correctness.
Why doesn’t Diana actually explain in detail how that situation REALLY happened and bring some clarity as to why they might have felt offended by her trying to dance Bomba which is Afro-Puerto Rican culture ?
If you were just dancing and they asked you to stop because you started dancing right in front of the band as they were playing and taking away from their art, then I could see why they’d take it personal.
But to say that they rudely told you not to dance without any context and just saying they were rude to you isn’t the complete story.
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ბაუნტის რეკლამებში რო პალმებია ისე ადგილი იყოოო. შენ ბათუმის ფასები უნდა ნახო
As a Boricua, I have to say that you are right. It is sad, but the reason this connection is not there for you and other tourists is that Puerto Rico is very Americanized. A lot of the influence from the US is there, and it doesn't feel authentic or traditional anymore. It feels like Florida, like visiting Miami. Back in the 50's when it was more poor, and there was more farm land, it felt more authentic, and like paradise. Now is too crouded, too much traffic, the youth forgot the values our grandparents had, respect and humility are not there anymore, and Reggueaton is the worse compared to the traditional earlier music. Now the area is expensive, and too much crime. I know because I was raised there and visit all of the time my family there.
Hello Thunder Blunder 😇 thanks for watching the video and empathizing!
What do you think is the solution here?
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Maybe next time explore outside the tourist areas.
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I'm not offended but I so think you failed to pickup the culture while you were there. Puerto Rico isn't a depressed failed Soviet State like Georgia. You project a lot of your biases and misunderstandings as a non latino person. In any case, enjoy your travels onward.
It’s not expensive you’re from California
Nope I’m not 😂😂
Yea I visited Puerto Rico like 13 years ago and did not like San Juan… super expensive and not friendly at all.. but my family is from the south Guayama and I loved it over there people were friendly and welcoming more than the north part of the island. Also, even though my mom and dad are Puerto Rican some people there will still consider me a cringo… crazy to think that…
Do you plan to go back?
@@dianawanderlust yea for sure… definitely want to take my kids there… it’s a lovely island and would like to visit it again…
@@louievasquez4474 ❤️❤️ sounds great! Thanks for watching and taking your time to comment
Listen to Anuel AA!
Ya lo dijo no regresa y punto O que puñeta quieren que la mujer viva comiendo bacalaito no me jodan🤣
Puerto Rico isn't a Country just to make a small correction but I did enjoy the video !!
I enjoyed your your videos, and hope all is well. But saying that you felt unwelcome by one encountered, and the rest are due to just a feeling is definitely generalizing the island itself and the people.. and it’s the most expensive island to you because you spent or stayed in the Metropolitan area where most islanders like myself, does not. Again, you are generalize the whole entire island, making anyone that see your videos to believe that is true… instead of saying “the area that I was at was very expensive, but I am sure that other parts of the island or not as expensive and maybe they grow their own crops”. Pero adios ya no puede con esta gente así mano hablando mierda
No tienen cara de verdad.
Ella se dedica a viajar por todo el mundo y dijo muchas cosas bonitas de Puerto Rico. Al final menciona algunas cosas que no le gusto, como pasa cuando uno viaja, Y si, parece que una persona fue muy maleducado con ella, ella tiene el derecho a decirlo. De hecho ella hizo un video sobre Paris, Francia y critico mucho a Paris.
@@angelbonilla2255 Déjame hacerte una pregunta. Cuando tú primero vistes este video que pensaste?
Porque el título del video es “Why I’m never going back”. Porque una persona le dijo que no baile bomba le da derecho a desprestigiar la isla entera? Pobrecita. Alguien la regañó. Y sabes algo más… yo ni soy Boricua. Yo soy Cubano Americano que nací en Miami pero tengo mucho amor para Puerto Rico y lo defiendo como es mío. Que voy a dejar yo una mocosa como está pasar un ratito ahí y pintar la isla así. Eso no está bien y sinceramente me da asco. Para que? Para unos “likes” en su canal de RUclips.
Pero gente que quieren buscar información sobre PR van a ver este video y van estar mal informados con ese título y su cara de mierda.
@@angelbonilla2255 Es dedicada a ser una comer mierda. A eso es lo que se dedica. Que bueno que se fue.
@@trespatines305 wow asi es. Gracias y PR estas esperando con un plato de mofongo 🙌🏽😂 salud 🇨🇺🇵🇷
We want statehood
No we don't!
Independence, commonwealth or statehood . Time to vote.
Tu mai
No WE don’t!
White Fragility the vacation story...
I have to say, if you did not feel welcome and you already set your mind that you will not return, I have to believe that no one is really going to miss you. The unrealistic expectations, ungratefulness, and victim mentality of some people (not saying it because of you, but I really am) will never let them understand that the World does not revolve around them and everyone is entitled to their own personality. BTW, did you let TSA know so that they will stop you at the entry point next time you come visit?😂🤣