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

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  • @pats3071
    @pats3071 10 месяцев назад +3322

    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 10 месяцев назад +46

      ur gonna get our man jumped

    • @angus4602
      @angus4602 10 месяцев назад +104

      @@freya895nah spanios knows the bush manoeuvre

    • @poonoo87
      @poonoo87 10 месяцев назад +32

      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 10 месяцев назад

      @@freya895😂

    • @marks.p4589
      @marks.p4589 10 месяцев назад

      brotha hahaha
      @@angus4602

  • @richukchur
    @richukchur 10 месяцев назад +367

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

    • @kristinmary4025
      @kristinmary4025 9 месяцев назад +3

      Oh, so not checking out his body 🎒

    • @larqy8828
      @larqy8828 3 месяца назад +12

      Fuck so true that make sense now aha

    • @ceeejay9112
      @ceeejay9112 3 месяца назад +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 2 месяца назад

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

    • @kamelbulle
      @kamelbulle Месяц назад

      And a few second later a Woman passes by with her back on the front haha

  • @JamesWhitePhotography
    @JamesWhitePhotography 8 месяцев назад +416

    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 7 месяцев назад +5

      he only just started these episodes

    • @GarageSupra
      @GarageSupra 7 месяцев назад

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

    • @dannypeters8126
      @dannypeters8126 6 месяцев назад

      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 6 месяцев назад

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

    • @xDASSLERx
      @xDASSLERx 5 месяцев назад

      @@GarageSupra Vagrant is OG

  • @frednurc4088
    @frednurc4088 8 месяцев назад +12

    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.

  • @aaronrowe34
    @aaronrowe34 10 месяцев назад +1186

    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 10 месяцев назад

      Smart cunt, good thinking.

    • @rhyshutchin5
      @rhyshutchin5 10 месяцев назад +23

      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 10 месяцев назад +40

      @@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 10 месяцев назад +9

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

    • @valiantseven835
      @valiantseven835 10 месяцев назад +7

      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 10 месяцев назад +817

    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 10 месяцев назад +46

      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 10 месяцев назад +7

      @@deezlilnuts exactly.

    • @Defensive_Wounds
      @Defensive_Wounds 10 месяцев назад +4

      Couldn't have said it better myself!

    • @andrewyeah3143
      @andrewyeah3143 10 месяцев назад +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 10 месяцев назад +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

  • @CTR2740
    @CTR2740 8 месяцев назад +610

    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 8 месяцев назад +66

      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 8 месяцев назад +16

      San Roque is way Harper than la Mina nowadays

    • @juanpablofernandezquevedo1575
      @juanpablofernandezquevedo1575 8 месяцев назад +5

      Harder

    • @mikeh0901
      @mikeh0901 8 месяцев назад +4

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

    • @vx8431
      @vx8431 8 месяцев назад +1

      La Mina and Trinitat Nova be rough.

  • @OhSixThree
    @OhSixThree 7 месяцев назад +62

    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

  • @AnasKhallouk
    @AnasKhallouk 7 месяцев назад +160

    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 Месяц назад

      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 Месяц назад +4

      @@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.

  • @tysondog843
    @tysondog843 10 месяцев назад +131

    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 10 месяцев назад +1

      With ya

    • @timspiker
      @timspiker 9 месяцев назад +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 9 месяцев назад

      ​@@timspikeryou're a lie

    • @timspiker
      @timspiker 9 месяцев назад +1

      @@Hoytash Why would I discredit a RUclipsr 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 4 месяца назад

      @@timspikeryou changed your name to be woke lol stfu

  • @razor9930
    @razor9930 5 месяцев назад +1

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

  • @mellzyathome.9426
    @mellzyathome.9426 4 месяца назад +1

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

  • @women-mw1uh
    @women-mw1uh 9 месяцев назад +35

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

  • @AGMeleven11
    @AGMeleven11 9 месяцев назад +17

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

  • @efy5aru
    @efy5aru 7 месяцев назад +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 4 месяца назад +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.

  • @achosenway
    @achosenway 10 месяцев назад +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

  • @solomonjerram9452
    @solomonjerram9452 9 месяцев назад +324

    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 9 месяцев назад +19

      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 9 месяцев назад +5

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

    • @vidgrod695
      @vidgrod695 8 месяцев назад +14

      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 8 месяцев назад

      ​@vidgrod695 thats Australians for u, judgemental low lifes

    • @vx8431
      @vx8431 8 месяцев назад

      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

  • @godiskungen27
    @godiskungen27 6 месяцев назад +1

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

  • @hazdee1297
    @hazdee1297 10 месяцев назад +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 2 месяца назад +1

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

  • @RaciePSB
    @RaciePSB 9 месяцев назад +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. ☺️❤️🌷

  • @PhamVans
    @PhamVans 8 месяцев назад

    Loving the authenticity, keep up the good work mate.

  • @ritacraig5250
    @ritacraig5250 4 месяца назад

    Love what you are doing and showing us . Thanx👍

  • @aydinnn
    @aydinnn 10 месяцев назад +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!

  • @tironibusmaximus6100
    @tironibusmaximus6100 9 месяцев назад +14

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

  • @johndelaney2957
    @johndelaney2957 8 месяцев назад

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

  • @frog68390
    @frog68390 8 месяцев назад +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....✌👍

  • @Rightomate
    @Rightomate 10 месяцев назад +12

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

  • @StewartCoates
    @StewartCoates 10 месяцев назад +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 4 месяца назад

      Being genuine and relatable helps too

  • @TheTrees4
    @TheTrees4 8 месяцев назад

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

  • @worbradar
    @worbradar 8 месяцев назад +2

    Really good content brother 👏🏽 I'm hooked

  • @rajpratap9429
    @rajpratap9429 9 месяцев назад +13

    Solid Series bro, Showing Europe for what it is. Your explanation of how things operate in hood areas is far better than anyone else out there on RUclips. Hope this Blows up. All the best!!

    • @timspiker
      @timspiker 9 месяцев назад +2

      I used to live there and apart from pick pockets and drug abuse, there's nothing dangerous about it. I used to DJ and would walk there alone at night carrying all my expensive gear. Never got robbed. Barcelona is packed with police and very hard on crime. This video is utter nonsense

  • @hist0ry0fplace
    @hist0ry0fplace 9 месяцев назад +26

    "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.

  • @matthewdietzen6708
    @matthewdietzen6708 7 месяцев назад

    Thanks for making this. It's very useful.

  • @PROvidsTV
    @PROvidsTV 8 месяцев назад +7

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

    • @Whatt787
      @Whatt787 3 месяца назад +1

      So much ugly graffitti in Barcelona

  • @romeowolf721
    @romeowolf721 9 месяцев назад +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

  • @latoyawalker5271
    @latoyawalker5271 9 месяцев назад +102

    24:07 that lad pickpocketing was so smooth 🤣

    • @BarryHaird
      @BarryHaird 4 месяца назад +1

      was looking for the commment!
      so smooth

    • @mikeygrey9855
      @mikeygrey9855 4 месяца назад

      Well spotted... Good reason to not leave your phone in your back pocket

    • @elliottfibadee3106
      @elliottfibadee3106 4 месяца назад +1

      No way

    • @richardfife8192
      @richardfife8192 4 месяца назад +1

      Negative on that. He would of walked off. they just like touching each other.

    • @robertwhitfield5740
      @robertwhitfield5740 4 месяца назад

      Unreal there anit

  • @goggy6850
    @goggy6850 4 месяца назад

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

  • @Mariastarotjourneywithme
    @Mariastarotjourneywithme Месяц назад

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

  • @angeldust12
    @angeldust12 10 месяцев назад +30

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

  • @mysteriousoul
    @mysteriousoul 10 месяцев назад +31

    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 3 месяца назад +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

    • @bluegold-wt3hs
      @bluegold-wt3hs Месяц назад

      ​@@Whatt787that's just an ugly area. Barcelona has many many sightseeings and parks.

  • @charliebowen182
    @charliebowen182 8 месяцев назад

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

  • @indigosleuth
    @indigosleuth 7 месяцев назад

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

  • @ddsislife9358
    @ddsislife9358 10 месяцев назад +3

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

  • @jeedub6142
    @jeedub6142 10 месяцев назад +10

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

  • @janiscakstins2846
    @janiscakstins2846 8 месяцев назад +2

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

  • @AussieUrbanExploring
    @AussieUrbanExploring 6 месяцев назад

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

  • @davidmarsalis1522
    @davidmarsalis1522 10 месяцев назад +29

    This was another awesome video from Spanian . The guy is like our new Paul hogan he talks to the people he’s got good humour. Better than any of the commercial channel shows Get away and all that . He’s showing you the real places in and out and the food . It’s cool how he was picking things to eat and not knowing what was on it or what they were as we all would off all in the experience. I wish him all the best he’s killing it and can’t wait for the next shows. He’s getting better every time all the drone shots, and his footage . 👍👍👍…

  • @uwu-pe6vc
    @uwu-pe6vc 10 месяцев назад +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

  • @gurdevlanda9157
    @gurdevlanda9157 4 месяца назад

    Fantastic video bro, really enjoyed it

  • @laurab8626
    @laurab8626 8 месяцев назад +40

    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 7 месяцев назад +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 3 месяца назад +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 2 месяца назад

      @@spartan963300between 500 and 800 years in the south.

    • @LMGLUDA
      @LMGLUDA 28 дней назад +1

      @@spartan963300 All the arabic writing you've seen has nothing to do with what happened 600 years ago. That's mostly people from Morocco, Algeria, Pakistan and a few other countries that have come to Spain in the last 20-30 years.
      You can see arab influence in arquitecture, mostly in the south, not in a mobile phone shop ;)

    • @spartan963300
      @spartan963300 27 дней назад

      @@LMGLUDA Ok? Spain is on the border with an Arab country they should expect some Arabic speakers

  • @Sophhhie
    @Sophhhie 10 месяцев назад +8

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

  • @Lucas_1092
    @Lucas_1092 10 месяцев назад +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!

  • @user-df7rm5px4u
    @user-df7rm5px4u 5 месяцев назад +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

  • @chevybarboza
    @chevybarboza 8 месяцев назад

    Your sense of humor and channel is dope

  • @georgeh7142
    @georgeh7142 10 месяцев назад +137

    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?

  • @sharneevans9655
    @sharneevans9655 10 месяцев назад +4

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

  • @thepostman9664
    @thepostman9664 3 месяца назад

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

  • @lazycat-fl8fu
    @lazycat-fl8fu 8 месяцев назад +239

    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 8 месяцев назад +9

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

    • @Spartonification
      @Spartonification 8 месяцев назад +9

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

    • @Sonarctica
      @Sonarctica 8 месяцев назад +9

      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 8 месяцев назад +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 8 месяцев назад

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

  • @johnconstant9494
    @johnconstant9494 10 месяцев назад +5

    I was engaged every second of the video, keep doing this as a series 💯

  • @annadynchxoke2466
    @annadynchxoke2466 9 месяцев назад +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!

  • @RODALCO2007
    @RODALCO2007 8 месяцев назад

    Great video. Excellent camera work and commentary.

  • @Macomac
    @Macomac 8 месяцев назад

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

  • @isaac5amuel
    @isaac5amuel 9 месяцев назад +77

    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 9 месяцев назад +3

      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 9 месяцев назад +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 9 месяцев назад +2

      @@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.

  • @xtripx4273
    @xtripx4273 9 месяцев назад +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.

  • @ChadWalker172
    @ChadWalker172 7 месяцев назад

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

  • @Matoakas
    @Matoakas 8 месяцев назад

    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!

  • @romz1
    @romz1 9 месяцев назад +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!

  • @loopooillohg
    @loopooillohg 10 месяцев назад +125

    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 10 месяцев назад +10

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

    • @JamezAdam
      @JamezAdam 10 месяцев назад +3

      To enter some of the hoods 100% local contact needed

    • @matt_hayward
      @matt_hayward 10 месяцев назад +3

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

    • @pete-ex7qt
      @pete-ex7qt 3 месяца назад

      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 Месяц назад

      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.

  • @jasonjohnson1178
    @jasonjohnson1178 8 месяцев назад

    Outstanding brother,top doco making well done sir

  • @JalalMachou
    @JalalMachou 6 месяцев назад

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

  • @WesleySnlpes
    @WesleySnlpes 10 месяцев назад +5

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

  • @jeremiahdayal8646
    @jeremiahdayal8646 9 месяцев назад +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

  • @traceygrimm4736
    @traceygrimm4736 4 месяца назад +1

    😂😂😂 mate... feeling the luv in that' last alleyway lol
    Stay safe Spanian , 🙏 love your content 🇦🇺

  • @jasonreid585
    @jasonreid585 4 месяца назад

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

  • @borty6394
    @borty6394 9 месяцев назад +10

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

  • @Shansfishroom
    @Shansfishroom 10 месяцев назад +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

  • @jakendanniibradford6508
    @jakendanniibradford6508 8 месяцев назад

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

  • @BrettDavis-xz5sk
    @BrettDavis-xz5sk 8 месяцев назад

    Yeah fella keep up the good content im a first time watchers and im defo going to carry on watching much respect pal

  • @doyoutossandturnatnight7134
    @doyoutossandturnatnight7134 9 месяцев назад +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

  • @seadgalea7901
    @seadgalea7901 9 месяцев назад +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

  • @Souljacker7
    @Souljacker7 7 месяцев назад +1

    I lived there for 3 months when I was studying in Barcelona, loved every single piece of it. Great place and people

  • @eggsbacon1538
    @eggsbacon1538 3 месяца назад +1

    I appreciate the drone footage my man💪🏼

  • @SI-qp7cm
    @SI-qp7cm 9 месяцев назад +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

  • @salemallaf3569
    @salemallaf3569 10 месяцев назад +8

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

  • @thetone1526
    @thetone1526 8 месяцев назад

    Loved your video mate, but to be honest you are the scariest thing on it 😂😂 keep going man👍

  • @indigosleuth
    @indigosleuth 7 месяцев назад

    This series is bank lad: Raw, honest, and captivating viewing. Netflix will be knocking on your door in no time. 💰⏳

  • @krayxeez
    @krayxeez 9 месяцев назад +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 9 месяцев назад

      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 8 месяцев назад

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

    • @krayxeez
      @krayxeez 7 месяцев назад

      what? how@@GoatWithStick

    • @handlehaggler
      @handlehaggler 3 месяца назад

      @@GoatWithStickhow?

  • @iammeshach7638
    @iammeshach7638 10 месяцев назад +3

    This is gonna be a solid series! Perfect person to do it too 🔥🔥

  • @KARREN-KRASS
    @KARREN-KRASS 8 месяцев назад

    Thanks for the drone footage Spanian and risking getting shivved for the footage for us.

  • @EastLA-kv2ee
    @EastLA-kv2ee 2 месяца назад

    I’m from Los Angeles,California and I rock with Spanian💪🏼🏆

  • @BKRsport
    @BKRsport 9 месяцев назад +2

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

  • @otaku9004
    @otaku9004 9 месяцев назад +180

    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 9 месяцев назад +8

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

    • @1312Mork2
      @1312Mork2 9 месяцев назад

      ​@@LHBH8yes

    • @avalondreaming1433
      @avalondreaming1433 9 месяцев назад +6

      This is absolutely nothing. Come walk around LA. Lol

    • @dogwhistle8836
      @dogwhistle8836 9 месяцев назад

      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 8 месяцев назад +7

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

  • @dazling5890
    @dazling5890 7 месяцев назад

    I absolutely love your vids mate.
    In case you weren't aware, for a good minute there you were standing next to graffiti royalty!
    1UP are legendary just as your vids have become. Much love from Adelaide bro✌🏻

  • @miggity_mac
    @miggity_mac 8 месяцев назад +30

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

    • @quebono100
      @quebono100 Месяц назад

      This area is not that dangerous. I've been there multiple times. There is one of my favorite Indian Restaurants (cheap delicious). The only dangerous thing in this area is pick pocketing, especially at night

  • @K8ohmy
    @K8ohmy 9 месяцев назад +12

    This is such great story telling!!!
    An idea for safety (I can't help it lol) - you could have a short explanation of what you're doing/who you are in the local language on your phone for if you ever need to communicate quickly??
    Love what you're doing :)

  • @HeadstudiosAu
    @HeadstudiosAu 10 месяцев назад +15

    Spanian only aussie I consistently watch. Into the Hood and All Eats are both great shows.

  • @seanmcilroy5106
    @seanmcilroy5106 8 месяцев назад

    Great vid bro!
    Some intense moments...😅

  • @zeroblackstyleon
    @zeroblackstyleon 2 месяца назад

    I think you're the first person that has walked almost the whole raval while recording and getting into the most dangerous streets of this hood. You've got good skills to analyze the situation, place and people. I like that you're street smart! Big up and keep it safe bro!

  • @garyrowlands2334
    @garyrowlands2334 10 месяцев назад +67

    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 10 месяцев назад +5

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

    • @planetg10
      @planetg10 10 месяцев назад +6

      Calm down.. BFreeBrendan, be free..

    • @garyrowlands2334
      @garyrowlands2334 10 месяцев назад +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 10 месяцев назад +1

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

    • @shmuel_0677
      @shmuel_0677 10 месяцев назад

      Translate at 47:59 surely hahaha