Toronto Travel Vlog: Losing My Wallet, Insane Airbnb Prices + Crime On TTC
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- Опубликовано: 21 авг 2023
- An absolutely chaotic traveling day. I will always love Toronto but it is NOT at its best right now. Prices for rent are absolutely astronomical (and for what??), crime is up in many unexpected ways throughout the city and social services are definitely struggling to keep up with the new influx of immigration that Canada has had in the past few years. Come join me for a travel day vlog of traveling from Calgary to Toronto and also my first impressions of being back in the city! xx
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As a Torontonian it is incredibly sad to see such a big increase in crime and homelessness. It used to be a very safe city and then slowly there was an uptick in crime and I would say in the last few years it has got out of control. It breaks my heart to see the deterioration of the downtown but I know this is a problem in many cities around the world. I would truly like the leadership of the city and province to be more engaged in trying to help resolve the problem. I do hope you have a safe and pleasant stay here
It bothers me when I hear small town people boast how safe their town is. Yes safe, because their mentally ill, their ex-cons descended on Toronto. Most of the homeless, criminals are not from Toronto. 50% of the TO pop. are from elsewhere.
The crime in Toronto is in very very small number and mostly committed by homeless and drug addicts in the streets
Totally agree
thats what you get when you keep electing left wing politicians. now we have the new Mayor Tam with her top priority of renaming Dundas and Yonge Streets because those men were supposedly "racist" at the cost of 10's of millions of dollars. its absolutely sickening. 4 years of her will finish the city off for good.
@@MsKleinlaut oh your poor hurt feelings about your hell hole of a city. instead of crying over what people think about it, how about fight against the horrible policies of the left wing politicians who have made it so bad?
Hi Alina! 2 years ago my wallet fell out of my pocket and I didn't realize it on Dundas St. near Jarvis. I went into a restaurant and in a few minutes realized it was gone and I went outside and retraced my steps but no go. Turns out that someone must have immediately picked it up on the sidewalk and kept walking east and saw a police cruiser and gave it to them. I had a piece of paper in there with my first name and my phone # on it. When I turned on my phone later there was a message from the cop. I called him and traveled to a specific precinct where I had to show my passport and they gave me my wallet back. It even had the money still in it. I lost it in a quasi-sketchy area too really so there are definitely a lot of honest people still in Toronto
That’s really great to hear!
Canada is a great country. Love Canada!
@@jfk5402 Where are you from originally?
Crazy rent prices. Dublin is just as bad regarding rent and increased violent attacks. I actually got to visit Toronto and loved it as a tourist. 👍😊🇮🇪🇨🇦
Hi Alina! I'm super glad that you were reunited with your wallet, without drastic complications!
Losing a wallet while traveling is a scary moments, thanks god you found it.
God*
On my last overseas trip, I was made paranoid. So I had this hidden wallet where my passport, ID, credit card, everything essential in this wallet. I think all travelers need to identify what would totally screw up a trip, and have a place that can't be stolen or dropped.
Yeah but she cancel most of her cards, have to reissue . At least Id been found back
@@leon1078 Considering the huge amount of travel she does, I'm surprised nothing has been lost in worst circumstances. One incident like that would have made me just stay home.
My wife dropped her wallet on the sidewalk near our Vancouver condo a few days ago and walked away. When she got home she was crying, and she had a fair bit of cash in it. Some biker dude came to our door 10 minutes later and returned it. That's Canada for you.
Same thing would happen in PEI
Welcome back to Toronto Alina. I live here. I also lost my wallet while shopping. A store staff rushed to return it to me. I was already at the door heading out. Yes, there are still honest people in this world, I avoid using TTC due to recent violent incidences. I just drive no matter how far my destination is.
Nice to have moments of good fortune, anything could have happened,but you got it back, ✌️❤️🇬🇧much love alina
Beautiful Alina showing us beautiful Toronto. Enjoyed it thoroughly, thank you !!
I don't know how you do it. So much energy. Thank goodness you are super healthy.
I’m happy your wallet found its way back to you. Great shoutout to the Westjet staff that found your wallet and got in touch with you. There are good people in the world, and the concern over crime is a stark contrast. I haven’t lost a wallet but I did leave my cellphone behind while walking along the lakefront in Kingston, Ontario. A very nice lady from Ottawa picked it up and sent me an email that she found it. Overall, keeping things in perspective, Toronto is still a far safer city than most other cities of similar size. The drug trade has gotten a lot worse, and the pandemic made that worse. As for the prices, yeah, I’m faced with that too. I commute in to TO once a week and stay overnight, at my expense, and it’s a big bite. But that’s the cost of living here. Safe travels and thanks for sharing your views of the world in your travels.
Very happy for happy ending, you have great smile and attitude for taking things in stride...enjoy your room no matter what...
Losing your wallet is stressful but so glad you got it back!
Prices and crime incidents have increased everywhere since COVID. Here in NYC too but we can adjust to the price increases and just stay vigilant in regards to staying safe!
Although here we have seen some decreases in violent crime this year.
Enjoy your time in Toronto and stay safe! ❤
Lucky she lost it in a lounge where only VIP travelers could get it. Gotta keep your mind together in airports. Easy to forget something.
Since Covid? Since Trudeau more like it!
@@FreedomSoldiers-rp2kl No crime under Stephen Harper, I suppose. Trouble is there were motorcycle gangs from BC to Quebec under Harper. And I don't even know when those came into being.
Welcome back to Toronto!
Alina good to see you again - sorry i have missed your live videos lately. glad that you are settling into Toronto and hope you will be able regroup and have self-time and be with your family and friends. always as usual love your positive attitude.
Thank you very much!
@@AlinaMcleod lots of love from India hope to meet u soon
Have always felt the TTC was safe. Maybe not so much any more. There are homeless people around the stations and the occasional verbal dispute. But the recent incidents you describe are very different to this understanding.
Great outcome with your returned wallet - lost many which have mostly been recovered. Good to see your footage of Toronto - connects me with the memories and vibes of the place. Like the artsy look and feel of certain areas like Yorkville. Good street plantings.
I and my other half have cared one for years. We also get a new one about 18 month's. Thanks and be safe.
Glad to see your vlog on Toronto my hometown growing up. Things are extremely expensive here now especially the housing!
Nice video Alina, will wait your next vlog. Always be careful in your personal things😀
Hi, my name is Erika but I'm writing from my husband's account. I lived in Toronto from 1976 to 1977. I was out with my friends and had a few bags to carry. I took a bus on Bathurst and left my purse with my wallet, ID etc. on the bus. I was frantic but we had no cell phones then. So, my friends and I waited at the bus stop, hoping that eventually the bus we took would return. Since we had no idea which bus we were on we asked every driver of each bus that stopped if a red purse was found. It was a NO for a looong time but after about an hour at that stop a bus pulled up and in the front window by the driver was my purse laying on the dash board. I couldn't believe it! It was amazing!! I've told that story many times and I know there are lots of good people everywhere. I'm sad to see that the crime has gone up quite a bit. I used to take the TTC and buses everywhere. I used to wait at stations all over the city, sometimes in the middle of the night and I was never scared. Such a shame but I guess that's the progress we witness pretty much everywhere in the world. Glad everything worked out well for you! I really enjoy your channel!
Aw that’s great to hear you got it back!
Thank you for the walking tour of Toronto😊
Blessings my dear friend. Safe travels and safe adventures. Most appreciated
Nice recorrido nice, temperature , clima , ciudad , gente, panorámica , caminata , cielos despejados , narración, y te miras maravillosaaaaa! con tu pelo suelto
Sure has changed since we lived their, wow, my dad worked for the TTC at the time, High Park was a hang out for us (as early teens, back then). Great video Alina and great background music with it, thanks for the share. :)
My pleasure!
Toronto is one of the largest cities in Canada with everything to offer to tourists. glitzy malls, skyscrapers, beautiful gardens, and lakeshores.
Toronto is THE largest city. and also the largest shithole.
Toronto Is The 14TH Largest City In The World
@@byronchavarria4954 no it is not! not even close! you could find 14 cities larger in China alone. look here... Toronto is listed as the 63rd largest metro population in the world. you need to get out of your bubble.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_largest_cities
One of the largest cities in Canada? No. The largest city in Canada. It is the economic hub of the nation and it is a beacon of culture and arts. #1
You showed us the CN Tower and the downtown waterfront in a live walking tour last year. The Toronto City Hall was a perfect ending to your episode. When I was there a quarter century ago, I never felt unsafe and its sad what crime has done to the city. Good to hear your lost wallet was found and the only inconvenience was you had to cancel all of your cards and its usually more like we forget where we put a personal possession. Can be embarrassing! 😝 As for your AirBNB in High Park, when I read your description, I thought who needs another generic hotel to book in? Variety keeps life interesting. Thanks for highlights of Toronto snd I’m looking forward to seeing other pats of Canada I’ve never been to! Take care and be well! 😊
Great videos. Thank you for sharing. Which months are the best to visit Canada?
I'd say Summer-Fall for most provinces!
Hi Alina, hope you are well. I just wanted to say that my son, his wife and my grandaughter just returned from Banff and Lake Louise and they just loved it! Beautiful places indeed!!
Very sorry Alina for what happened to you and also for the high prices for renting apartments.Crime is a big problem everywhere,, but as regards Canada I am really surprised that it is increasing. Grest video. Take care.
Thank you very much, Gabriella!
Crime in Canada's and in Toronto is in very very small number, mostly committed by homeless and drug addicts in the streets
@@saidibrahim5931 Yes, I agree with you. Canada must be, if compared with other countries, a happy island.
@@gabriellagirardi4741 exactly, she is just looking for views and subscribers and not telling exactly what's happening, she just made people think it's just like USA
Nice update, thanks Alina!#
I wish you good luck in Toronto.
Be safe ...
wow! quite eventful.. stay positive and enjoy the rest of summer:)
A very nice job, Alina!❤❤
Hi Alina, good your Wallet was found by a great person. Nope I never lost my Wallet. Crime, this stuff happens World wide. Yesterday we drove to Auckland, I'm living in Hamilton NZ, and I panicked just being there, knowing all the crime that happens here also. My dog was alone in the Van for couple minutes, my mind was, oh what happens when they steal the Van or brake in. This happens here in New Zealand everyday, so ya. I don't think I could deal with the crime in Canada. We been living here since 2006. I really love your travel blogs ❤. Keep up the good work.
Fabulous video Alina! Home is Vancouver but I love Toronto. I agree it's so overpriced and it is the same here locally. I am so glad your wallet was found. That's such a stressful experience to go through. Take good care!
Thank you for pointing out the crushing prices... this is unsustainable.
Alina just love your style
Way to go girl, enjoy, stay safe!#
In 2008, my wife and I were staying at a 5-star hotel downtown. After a day of shopping, we got off the subway close to the hotel and someone snatched my knapsack off my back and ran! I told my wife that I will be right back and ran after him, tackled him and knocked him down and casually retrieved my pack. I told him that I am not really a tourist but a Canadian who beat the bootcamp record for the mile and a half in Cornwallis Nova Scotia. It was an olympic time record and I even got an award for it. I suggested that he get into better shape if he wants to continue this activity. I don't know if he was armed but I would not attempt that today.
Wow, glad you were alright!
Hope your enjoying your time off in Canada despite the high prices.
Hi Alina 🌞 - Unfortunately the world has become much more violent since covid. Lots of random violence. I am glad I grew up in New York City & am " streetwise " Take care & beware. ✌️
Nice to see you
Hi Alina good morning, we're watching from Montreal and end of August we're going to visit Toronto. Thank you for showing us some place to visit while in Toronto. 😍💖😘
My pleasure! Hope you will have a great trip!
Good video Alina. I lost my wallet in Penang airport. Similar to you I was sitting down in a coffee shop and it fell out of my pocket. I left as a young family was arriving. As I was walking along in the airport, quite a distance from the coffee shop, someone called out to me. It was the father of the family along with his son. He asked if I had lost my wallet. I checked my pocket and said yeah as he handed it over. I guess they saw me leaving from the table and amazingly were able to track me down. It was a happy ending and I particularly liked how the guy had brought his son along and showed him this is right way to do things. They were from NZ, I guess those kiwis are alright.
That's lovely!
Great video 😊
Hi, loved your Cambodia trip!! Saying hi from NZ, going to SouthEastAsia next week, lived in Toronto 16 years and don't miss it. Winter isn't the funnest there either.. other then maybe not decorating a palm tree for Christmas!! Anyways..hopefully your going out west, wouldn't mind seeing Banff, Alberta again ( recommend: moose hotel - rooftop pool and spa) or maybe Vancouver!! Be Safe and happy travels
Love the Amex Platinum!! Great recommendation 😉. I'll be back at the WestJet Lounge in about a month and can't wait... Also trying out WestJet's lie flat business class to Dublin!! Let me know if you ever need help finding good redemptions for your points!
Omg that's so exciting!!! Have a great trip! Yes, could definitely use your advice in the future about how to make the most of points
great videos as usual:)
Toronto has never been my favourite city. I always found the people to be rough there. I never found people to be friendly. I am not surprised at seeing the crime level go up the way it has. But what I am surprised is to see the exorbitant cost of rentals. Many of my friends are moving out of Toronto because they just can’t afford it anymore. I live in Ottawa and Ottawa has seen the same kind of problems, but just not to the level of Toronto. It’s sad because Toronto was once upon a time a beautiful, culturally rich city but I feel it’s been tarnished by crime, homelessness, and the exorbitant cost of living.
Ps I love your videos Alina. It’s so nice to see you in familiar places like the Calgary airport, or even to see a Tim Hortons and dollarama in the background. As a traveler, I tend to miss these things so you have a new subscriber.😊😊
Welcome back to the “Six”. I started following your channel when you were in the Philippines. Enjoy your visit🇨🇦
BTW, is Seoulicious still delicious🤔
Wow Alina so glad you got your wallet back. Omg $1,700 for a room..... that's insane but like you said it is what it is. This was a great video and really looking forward to your next one. I would like for it to be Vancouver but I'm sure I'm probably wrong. Take care and be safe out there!
Glad on the wallet segment, and good advice on having one card separate from the rest. I'd guess $2,000 a month on rent for month?
$1700 for a ROOM. $3500+ for your own apartment! This is short term on Airbnb though. If you stay long term/unfurnished you will get lower but it's still outrageous.
I was just going to ask you what card you are using for travelling, because my local bank's card charges me 2,5% upon every purchase when used abroad. So it's an Amex Platinum, okay, noted :) will check it out. 👍
it's scary considering I used to take the TTC everywhere i went when living there as I grew up in Toronto Ontario till I moved our to Saskatchewan in 2014. My family still uses it and scares me when they do because you never know what's going to happen The TTC used to be the better way but now it's going downhill.
While downtown, did you talk a stroll past your old apartment and wistfully sigh about how much an entire apartment to rent was compared to the cost of just a room now? Pretty ridiculous prices. Probably all of these stressors in society today are contributing to the increase in random attacks; at some point people can just snap when it gets to be too much. Anyway, I still miss T.O. a lot even after not having lived there for so long and seeing these vids always makes me nostalgic for the city and the places you travel through 'cuz I was also there at one point or another too, whether just a handful of times or many. But, that pronunciation, though... 'Toe-ron-toe'...makes my ears wince.
The relief I felt in my heart the moment you said they found your wallet!! I'm so glad it worked out so well, what a relief, phew! ❤
(story time: I lost my wallet years ago and had no idea until I realized it 3 days later. Got all my bank cards cancelled, then reported missing ID and had to apply to get a new ID. The mug-shot for the new ID card looked awful cuz I had no idea they would take a new picture.. Anyway, 2 days later I went to pickup my new ID and as I was waiting next in line, I received a call... It was the local police, they said they found my wallet in a parking lot. Everything was there, all my cards and old ID were there, it was just the cash that got stolen. But till this day I'm pissed cuz they used the same photo when they issued my DL, and now I have to wait 10 years to change that god awful photo 😂 )
its god that you get some down time to relax it is so sad about all the crime
I love your channel ❤
Very good job ❤❤❤❤
I’m sure after coming back to Toronto you’ll notice how we don’t have much historic architecture left here. Just tall condo apartments and two story buildings.
Cool! You were walking about 50 m away from my condo near High Park. See ya around the 'hood', maybe.
Thanks Alina .Glad to see everything is going well in TO. Yes you probably could some down time so your mom doesn't have to worry so much .Have a good week glad you got your wallet back .I guess you are going to Calgary or Winnipeg .Till next time.
thank you very much
Oh wow, losing a wallet definitely feels like I've lost part of my soul. The one time I lost mine was abroad. It was my first time in Japan and I joined up a bar hopping tour. On the way to a night club to end the night, I had realized that I lost my wallet. I ended up breaking off from the group and the tour organizer had suggested that I go to the police. That was an experience itself and what little I knew of the language came in handy. I never got it back but it was easy to put a freeze on my credit card and put in a request for my new cards. Thankfully I was not carrying all of my cash and only lost about 5k yen.
that is to say, I'm glad yours was found
Thanks to watching your walk and talk on Sunday, I was going, I know where she is, I recognize those businesses on your stroll to the subway station. Once you got downtown well numerous Canadian TV shows and news stories make those areas visually familiar, even though physically I've never been outside of Pearson Airport. The crime situation is a perfect example of how philosophy and reality can be totally different. The same politicians who implement the laws always are surprised when life doesn't conform to theory. Then like Doug they say this will not be allowed, and then don't change the system they created and it happens again and again, cue verbal outrage.
Enough negative, this was a nice little video of a smiling Alina just chilling as she shows Toronto the good.
Yes, theory and reality are two very different things!
Hi
A great vlog once again.
I am the same person who suggested you to travel to Africa. As you have done the Tran Siberian railway tour. You can do Rovos Rail tour of 15 days from Cape Town to Dar Es Salaam. Iam sure it's worth it.❤
Ooh you live near Runnemede, I play soccer there on weekends, I hope to see you there
Thanks!
Thank you so much, Martin!
Hello Alina!
The rent of that room was for a month?
Hope you get to Ottawa and make a video of that place. Thanks!!
Hi,Alina welcome back in Toronto,I guess your next destination will be Atlantic Canada ❤
When I first moved out in Ottawa, a bachelor apartment cost around 700$, now its more than twice as expensive here. Cost of living in Canada is in a very sad state these days.
I’m 77, and have come very close to losing my wallet on several occasions, but I have been lucky as I was able to get it back.
Enjoy watching you visit some of the Toronto neighborhoods.
Maybe you will travel to one of the eastern Provinces?
Go to Montreal. Good to see you again!
Thanks! I did about 2 months ago and have a video about it!
@@AlinaMcleod Oh, good to know, I must have missed that one. I'll check it out. I really loved Montreal, but that was 20 years ago during my med school years :=) It'll be interesting to hear your perspective on it. Good luck, Alina, wherever you go!
Hi Alina, have you ever forgotten or lost your passports besides wallet while traveling? These two things are what I think most about when I'm traveling full-time. Maybe we can meet in Bangkok, Thailand next time? Thanks & take care!
Good for you!#
Losing a wallet is horrible, one tip
Take photos or write a list of all your wallet cards and save it in the cloud (Google doc etc)
Then its much easier to cancel them if wallet is lost
Good idea!
@@user-zo3bf2hx4i pick your method that you prefer. Since you are travelling, would you always bring that piece of paper with you? What if you misplace it?
All credit cards have protection against false use. So that's not an issue at all. Hacking Google for example doesn't happen that easily. There would be much bigger issues if that was to happen
Alina I must try your brown sugar drink!
2 things I have on me and protected at all time, my wallet and my phone. I usually have them in zipped pockets or in my tight front jeans pockets. I travel to Canada for biz twice a year, Montreal and Toronto. Summer time is always more expensive, and Toronto is way more expensive than Montreal, and Montreal feels way safer cleaner and more fun.
The air b&b rates are bad everywhere...we pay 5000.00/mth for a tiny 2 bdrm cottage in rural South simcoe
Damn , ouch, 1700 bones for single room in a basement! We had a basement 2+kk back then in 1998 in the same area, Bloor & Ossington, 60m2 for $550. Not surprised, I've moved to Eastern Europe now recently, still dizzy and scratching my head seeing all these prices.
Drop Dead gorgeous ❤️
Congratulations
Nice video
Oh should come join us in our Thai Toronto restaurant ! Let me know next time!
I hope you're going to somewhere in the maritimes. I hope to go there some day and would love to see you do a video on there. Edit: I just watched your live. Nice!
Looking forward to it!
Awesome! Alina is so great ❤ do you think Toronto is easier and better to live a life or Saskatoon is? Thanks.
Well Toronto is the better city but it's about twice as expensive so depends on how much money you're willing to spend
@@AlinaMcleod So it is pretty expensive in Toronto. Could you please let me know how is the twice price come from, rent or mortgage of the house mainly or other aspects, such as? Because I know the food prices are cheaper in Toronto. Thank you.
@@michaelusausa it's almost all in the real estate. Rents are basically double in Toronto compared to Saskatoon.
@@AlinaMcleod Thank you, Alina. 👍 Enjoy your journey in Great Toronto. 😄
Very nice job
Hi Alina. I have followed several of your video journeys. For the huges amount of money that you rent a room for in Toronto you can rent a super deluxe villa with swimming pool and housekeeping in Asia. I'm a bit older and Asia is my destination to wear out my old age days and keep everything affordable understand that after all that traveling you want to be in a familiar environment with friends and family. Prices in Canada are through the roof. I am from Amsterdam and have also made many trips in Asia. I like Asia. The people, the climate, the food and the affordability stand out. This makes it difficult to return home permanently. Crime is everywhere, but fortunately I have never experienced it so bad in Asia. F
Yes, I'm aware :) I've spent a lot of time in SEA and it's definitely way more budget friendly
My wife and I left Toronto about four years ago. Even then, the crime increases, and generally higher costs for everything just made Toronto a place to leave. I have stopped using AirBnB altogether, at least in Canada. I don't think that it well end well for AirBnB hosts, particularly if they are depending on the fees to pay off mortgages on their rental properties. And without prejudice, I have to say that people have just become more anxious and stressed in Toronto. It is sad that this is the case.
why didn't you use kijiji instead of airbnb? are more videos about Toronto expected?)
Good thing you speak Canadian! I'd go to New Foundland or Nova Scotia.
I left Toronto 7 years ago now for Medellin Colombia
Must be good to be ‘home’, even for such a traveler. Interesting to show Toronto’s metro system; quite a few people might think Canadian’s distance travel is by dogsled. Regarding using a mace type spray. Like anything it’s necessary to practice. Example; there are same sized small sprayers, mouth freshener products that are similar in size and thumb press activation. Imagine doing a ‘quick draw’ in a movie western. Get comfortable in finding it, getting thumb in place - up and right into the bad guy’s face -spray spray spray. No warning. Then kick your sandals off and run like hell. Find a clear area with the wind behind you and do real practice. Thumb pressure necessary, the range and spray pattern.
Lovely❤
What is causing the rental prices hike in Toronto ? Just caused by more demands or by inflation?
It would not be much less if you rent long term. I pay $1,600 per one-bedroom basement apartment in Oshawa. I have lived here since 2019. Prices are just ridiculous, or salaries are too low?
I haven't been in Toronto since 2017. But since then when I was involved with fights outside the hotel I will never go back not even Montreal. I moved closer to Quebec city . And I just love Quebec city it's so beautiful.
A couple who have a channel here on YT wanted to stay in a hotel in Toronto for a night this past March. They were quoted $1700 for a one night stay at The Royal York! Ouch! Needless to say, they took a pass!
Whaaaaat. That's insane!
@@RolandMueller-xu8rv I know one thing for sure their own staff can't afford to stay overnight between shifts at that hotel! lol Btw, the last time I stayed there I paid less than $50 per night. How times have changed!
Stayed there in December last year and the gorgeous room with a wonderful view of Front St was only $450 and it was a Saturday night so I wonder if the room they requested was a premium one or was it a suite.
Hey Alina come visit Ottawa after Toronto such a nice city l!
Wow glad you got your wallet back. I’m here visiting in Toronto I grew up here and always felt safe