Hi guys! I left out timestamps in the description but I'm going to add them here! ⭐ 0:00 - Spain vs London 00:35 - Weather & Outdoor lifestyle 1:20 - Spanish Mindset 2:14 - Transport 3:46 - Cost of living 4:38 - Alcohol generosity 5:07 - Slow pace 5:41 - Everyone is attractive 6:08 - Our fruit is TASTELESS 6:36 - Unique cultures across the country 7:41 - Your own culture isn’t always the best
I am an American. I lived (study/ university) in London and Madrid. By far, I was happier and enjoying life more in Madrid: the food, the people, the night life, better looking people, warm people, etc. Salutations from, USA.
well I am an Australian/Colombian, I speak Spanish and have spent lots of time in Madrid. Now I live in London and I enjoy life more in London: truly multicultural, diverse cuisine, top theatres, museums, art galleries, the amazing markets, the parks. The city itself is more beautiful.
@@eduard1215 Hello Ecueardo, that is really good= good for you boy. Enjoy the city. Practice your stranger danger skills and look both sides BEFORE you cross the street. Be good and stay safe. Adios amigo!
The people can’t be better looking when the population is like 99.9% homogenous unless you are only able to see beauty in white Spanish people which would make sense then. But honestly I don’t know a single famous Spanish ig model. Also the people are 100% not better because again, there is no diversity so no way to experience other cultures and behaviours. Everyone knows the uk is way better, the food is superior due to, you guessed diversity 🤣 the cities are ugly, you have a bunch of tourist places in Madrid that Google shows you, everything else is a city which was held back for decades because of fascism while the world around it grew and modernised. By the way I’m Spanish born and bred, try live here for more than a few years, and you will start to see how it’s beauty is just a layer of cover up makeup. When you can’t find a job because there are none and you get bored of Spanish food and fachas everywhere you will return home quick time 🤣
I am American living in Spain after almost 8 years in London and the only I can say is that Spain is 2 decades(even more) ahead on time than UK: infrastructures, tecnhology, healthcare system, roads, high speed trains, pension system, open minded, human rights. London is extremely boring, dangerous, ugly weather, ugly food,
Madrid is more or less as Cold in winter as London, sometimes colder, however, it’s true that it doesn’t rain much and most days are sunny. That’s the difference.
Totally agree. I live in Australia which doesn't have the terrible weather experienced in London. But the fact is Australia is no where near as exciting to live in compared to Madrid. Concerning bars, restaurants ,food in general which is amazing in Spain, streetlife, nightlife, museums, old world architecture, culture , public transport, high speed trains which don't exist in Australia etc.... You do have great beaches but so does Spain. I also like the fact that most people in Australia live in low rise houses and not apartments for the most part. I also find the majority of Aussies to be quite friendly and the working conditions are generally great. And the purchasing power in Australia is definately higher than in both Madrid and London. Your videos are very honest and informative btw. All the best in the future.
This is actually a really interesting read as I’ve never been to Australia but would actually love to in the future (despite being scared of all the crazy animals! 😂) and it’s always interesting to compare two different places because no two places will ever give you the same feeling so thank you for your insight!! Thanks for watching & all the best! 😄
Thanks for being so honest and open about talking about the differences of London and Madrid. I think you're an open minded person, and you opened yourself to Madrid's culture, and as a result you enjoyed it, greetings.
Funny you mentioned the fruit! I never hear it mentioned, but when I, a Spaniard, move to London some years ago, I was appalled at the fruit when I first tried some tangerines over there. Granted, they were from Sainsbury's, but they felt like licking an old man's face. Had to buy my fruit at Waitrose (and nothing else because I was absolutely broke), as that was the only place where fruit would have some flavour. Fruit here is generally much tastier, especially if they are local grown. London has lots of amazing things that I absolutely loved, but its fruit ain't one!
True story about how free they are with the alcohol! I ordered a gin tonic in Madrid a few years back and the waiters usually just give you the bottle of tonic water to pour it yourself. But this waiter poured all the bottle of tonic water into the glass and I told him I didn't want so much. So he proceeded to pour more gin. haha!
Free tapas in most places with a drink, like in Madrid, is a small snack, a small plate of olives, for example, you can’t eat a proper meal just ordering drinks. You need to ask for raciones which you have to pay for, price depends what area or type of bar, or you go to a restaurant, but still much cheaper than UK, especially London, which is ridiculously expensive for everything. Also have the fantastic menu del día, which is a 3 course set lunch menu with a drink or coffee included, available all over Spain, including Madrid, which is very reasonably priced, 10-15euros.
I'm moving to Alcala in a week to be a language assistant, your videos have been so helpful for me and have made me really excited! Do you have any tips on making friends lol?
Hi! i’m moving to Madrid in a week and will also be a language assistant in Alcalà de henares! My instagram is @jennhopeso if you want to chat :) There’s tons of facebook groups & groupchats to meet other language assistants!
Good luck girl! It sounds v old fashioned but honestly Facebook is the way to go! There are loads of Facebook groups for girls traveling solo, language assistant and auxiliar groups. Also there's an app called Bumble BFF where you can swipe to meet friends and it's usually a bunch of internationals looking to make friends!
American visiting London, Paris, and Barcelona this winter. I’ve heard that Barcelona is better to visit, but Madrid is better to live in. I’m a little bummed that I won’t be going to Madrid in December. But I’m excited to visit London, Barcelona, and Paris. Not sure if you’ve been to Barcelona, but if you have, do you prefer it over London?
Thats a good question! I haven’t lived in Barcelona so it’s very difficult to compare as I am just an outsider looking through a tourists lens! To me they both seem like a metropolis full of culture which is something I love. Perhaps Barcelona has to trump London here! It’s got the best of both worlds - a city and a beach in one and most of the Spanish weather benefits that Madrid has. Although that’s pretty surface level as I don’t know much more about the city/culture than that (although I would love to one day). I hope you enjoy your trip!
@@aimeeweekestravels Thanks. I’ve heard that people love Barcelona a lot partly because of the beach. I’d love to visit San Sebastián also! Hope Barcelona and London are fun to visit 🙂
Thanks for this video, it was very supportive. I am from Poland and I've finished studying law in Wrocław (Poland) I am thinking about moving to Madrid. Do you think It is possible to find a job as a lawyer in a company in , Madrid.
Hi, I'm glad it was supportive! That's a really good question! Like the rest of the world, Spain's job market is not the best at the moment but because Poland is in the EU, I think as long as there are jobs available it would be possible! Also, I think the language is quite important but I am also sure if you don't speak Spanish there are English speaking companies there too! Best of luck!
Aussie here , I’ve been to both cities and must admit not many countries can boast a city like London but if i had a meaningful job with career prospects i would prefer Madrid and just in general Spain overall, i guess I’m more attracted to outdoor living and quality of living is important to me.
My biggest concern about moving to either location, or anywhere in Europe: the near total lack of air conditioning. Temperatures in Madrid have been in the upper 90s (F) recently: I don't know how the people there survive without A/C.
Parks! There are many fantastic parks in Madrid, I’d say more than London…El Retiro, Parque Oeste, Campo del Moro, Madrid Rio, the enormous Casa del Campo, etc…have you actually explored the city properly?
As a Londoner, I've had the pleasure of visiting Madrid several times. Madrid holds its own appeal, but in my opinion, the two cities are worlds apart.London stands out as the premier city in Europe, with its enormous size, 9m population and cosmopolitan flair. It serves as one of the major hub for business, education, banking, and fashion of the Europe. While I might be biased, the only city I'd compare London to is perhaps New York. However, despite its grandeur, London can be prohibitively expensive, bustling, depressing at the same time and not particularly family-friendly due to its high costs and fast pace. The weather often leaves much to be desired too.
If you come from outside Europe come to London if you are in your 20s. No other city on earth come close. Then in your mid 30s move to Madrid if you want to settle or have a family. Quality of life is very high and with a decent job you can have a very easy, elegant life. Spain in general is great for kids. I’d personally choose another city in Spain maybe by the coast but Madrid is the capital and a big city so coming from London it makes for a nice transition
I look like you! Have you ever experienced any racism or prejudice at all? I’ve heard of people staring at people of color and other little slights. Please let me know!! x
Yes, Spaniard, born and raised ashamed to say it, so I just say I’m half Nigerian and British. All Spanish people will tell you Spain isn’t racist. But bro I’m like you too and I’m telling you with hand on my chest that is the biggest fckng lie ever. For me growing up there was hell, made me hate my self, my sister had some really nice braids the first day in secondary school. She came back crying and removed them sobbing, that’s all I’ll say. in Spain, people will give you bad looks, people will yell “negro” and “go back to your fcking country” from across the street, they will come up to you, touch your hair without permission and laugh, compare it to a lion’s mane, invade your privacy, ask you if you like Spain more than Africa… I cannot name all the experiences you can have, they’re too many. Also search up VOX, Spain is the only EU country with a semi-Neo nazi party with quite a lot of votes, that should tell you a lot. My answer is absolutely don’t study there, you have better options. But if you want go ahead, this girl was lucky to have a good experience, she also only stayed for a year, more than that and she would have 100% had a traumatic experience, in Spain it’s always a matter of time. Obviously not everyone is racist, but generally yes. If you decide to go, as another minority my best of wishes, if you have these experiences don’t force yourself to stay, don’t let them hate yourself like they did to my sister for years. Just leave, fck uni your mental health is more important than a diploma. Hope you consider this good luck🙏🏽
Hi! I mean unfortunately everywhere you go there are going to be people who have prejudice! I only had a few security who were watching me carefully in the shops, but other than that I thankfully didn't have any problems. The only thing you can do is brush it off because you are in no wrong by being in a space!! x
It's hard to compare UK and Spanish trains. Don't get me wrong, the latter are cheap but you can't book through-tickets in Spain (this is really bad) and almost everything revolves around Madrid. The UK train network wasn't built like this (centrality) and it really shows. We also lost a fair chunk of our railways during the 'Beeching Axe' in the 60s. We also don't have the luxury that Spain has with regards to building high speed railways. We're much more compact here, with far less open space between cities and I believe we have stricter planning laws too. Ultimately if the trains were so great and affordable in Spain then buses wouldn't be so popular. They're as I'm sure you know, massively more popular there than the UK.
Thank you for your insight! I actually don't know a whole lot about trains apart from their prices haha so this was definitely an interesting read! But you are very right about their buses. I think the UK could do a lot more with their buses than just the likes of the national express, especially with the increasing problems and increase of pricing.
@@aimeeweekestravels It would certainly be nice to see some Spanish-style bus stations here. Imagine if Victoria was like Avenida de América in Madrid!
I think part of it is Spain's government is uber-centralized so they have lots of leverage in requisitioning the land for high-speed trains. (you are right that high-speed trains take up huge open spaces, especially when they turn) The fact that all the lines are centered around Madrid instead of, say, having one along the Mediterranean coast, definitely feels "on purpose"
well I am an Australian/Colombian, I speak Spanish and have spent lots of time in Madrid. Now I live in London and I would never swap London for Madrid. London beats Madrid in culture, parks, multiculturalism, things to do (West End theaters, top museums/art galleries, markets everywhere, more interesting people. The cuisine in London is more diverse, better public transport (yes it is expensive but I prefer London buses, and London underground/overground is nicer than Madrid metro. London has better job opportunities and I haven't experienced what you are talking about in relation to the work-life balace, all the opposite, in Spain people work longer hours. London has more airports and trains with easy access to brussels, Amsterdam, and Paris. The weather in London is not that bad, in fact I prefer London's summers/spring, and its warmer in winter.
I lived in London for 12 years, i can confirm weather is not that bad, does not rain as much as people make it sounds like and yes there are less extreme temperatures. Also you can get anything you want in the materialistic world if you have money and yes earning that money is somewhat easier. After living and working in Madrid only a year ,i can say everything she says seems to be true. my working hours actually the same as it was in London, just there you got 30 to 60 minutes for lunch, in here i get 2 hours, that makes the day longer. While i had a year in London when did not see the Sun from October till March, now im having a picknick in the Park everyday and i got some nice tan even in the winter months (2022). Also London is too big, often did not see friends for months because did not have the amount of time to travel around and spend quality time. Here the city seems much more managable, i don`t even use a car /motorcycle to go to work, i cycle because its nice.
@@thebigbosch4544 haha what weld do you live in? Madrid has no jobs 🤣🤣 it is old and ugly and london isn’t only the most desired place to live in England but one of the most in Europe, check the statistics. Also London is the 3rd most visits es city in the world, Madrid I don’t think even makes top 20. London is beautiful, modern, multicultural, you can go to parties and find various music genres not just fcking reggaetòn. Madrid is old, homogeneous, boring and dirty
@Manchester City hahahha you are crazy you can compary any city from uk to spanish is diferent level of live . honestly the life in uk is rubishh. compare with qualite of live in spain
But there's the ONE thing you didn't mention. The unbearable hot summers. From Early June to early September, (whole 3 months) I chose London over Madrid every day. Do you really know what it's like having to live with temperatures above 35 °C and week long heatwaves of over 40°C?? See, you Britons have this romantic idea about Spain being a place in the sun, that southern paradise of holiday and leisure time. But that's not the reality for daily life spaniards.
Thanks for making all these Spain videos theyre super helpful! I am in the middle of applying and struggling with my preferences like the region etc. What were your choices? Did you want Madrid? Also would you advise choosing particular regions even though I know it's not at all guaranteed!
Hi! I’m glad they’re helpful! Definitely put your preferences down, even if you don’t get 1 of your choices (I don’t think that’s all too common) at least you are in the running for something. I put Cataluña 1st, Madrid 2nd and Basque Country 3rd. I didn’t get Cataluña because they prioritise those that study Catalan but was very happy with Madrid!
Thank you! Honestly I love both places but Spain just has so many more pros! You should go and try it! Although I don't know if it will be more beautiful than Saint Martin haha!
Only me think that Madrid is a very noisy city? I've live in Madrid for two months now, my apartment is just at a corner of the main street, 1st floor, the traffic lights is just outside of the window of my bedroom, the riders of the motorcycle reboot the engines and go away when the light turns on green, the terrible sounds of the engines have driven me crazy, The unique horns of fire trucks, ambulances, and police cars resounded in the sky day and night. Plus all other kinds of vehicles pass by every minutes. I was bombarded with noise all the time. I sleep with earplugs at nights, escape to cafes or restaurants at daytime, unfortunately, the cafes and restaurants are normally on the side of the roads, there are the same noise everywhere. Noise is a big problem of this city. But I look that others seem play it well and are not affected.
People are blind to the culture they grew up in because it's so normal to them. England has one of the strongest cultures on earth, but you can't see it because it's as familiar to you as the back of your hand.
Thank you! This is one of the best videos about this topic, you managed to be very specific about alot of subjects and answered most of my questions without drifting off with unnecesary details. Salud!
Thank you so much!! 💕I don't think the pollution is that bad especially in comparison to London but I think they have quite high levels of C02 in the air and I remember the school I worked in having air quality metres
Hi , I've been accepted at the Real Madrid University for my master's. Since they don't offer on campus housing so please advice on the cheapest renting places with safety and proximity to the campus. Thanks in advance.
Hiya, unfortunately I don't know much about that area but can recommend a good website to look at housing. It's called idealista and you can filter for price and area
Thank you for sharing your experience. A madrileño here! You are right about men, we are trash everywhere, it is what it is. I haven't had the opportunity of living in the UK but according to social behaviour I always notice this when I read a book from a British author, specially if the action is based on posh/rich people. For me it is surprising the game of hiding feelings and saying things completely opposite to what you really think or feel. But frankly, I love so much British culture. We have indeed our little Britain in Gibraltar! Just kidding ;)
Hi guys! I left out timestamps in the description but I'm going to add them here! ⭐
0:00 - Spain vs London
00:35 - Weather & Outdoor lifestyle
1:20 - Spanish Mindset
2:14 - Transport
3:46 - Cost of living
4:38 - Alcohol generosity
5:07 - Slow pace
5:41 - Everyone is attractive
6:08 - Our fruit is TASTELESS
6:36 - Unique cultures across the country
7:41 - Your own culture isn’t always the best
5:41 LOL you told no lies, people look inbred in London.
I am an American. I lived (study/ university) in London and Madrid. By far, I was happier and enjoying life more in Madrid: the food, the people, the night life, better looking people, warm people, etc. Salutations from, USA.
what state in the us?
@@diet.mountain.dew. Southern California
well I am an Australian/Colombian, I speak Spanish and have spent lots of time in Madrid. Now I live in London and I enjoy life more in London: truly multicultural, diverse cuisine, top theatres, museums, art galleries, the amazing markets, the parks. The city itself is more beautiful.
@@eduard1215 Hello Ecueardo, that is really good= good for you boy. Enjoy the city. Practice your stranger danger skills and look both sides BEFORE you cross the street. Be good and stay safe. Adios amigo!
The people can’t be better looking when the population is like 99.9% homogenous unless you are only able to see beauty in white Spanish people which would make sense then. But honestly I don’t know a single famous Spanish ig model. Also the people are 100% not better because again, there is no diversity so no way to experience other cultures and behaviours. Everyone knows the uk is way better, the food is superior due to, you guessed diversity 🤣 the cities are ugly, you have a bunch of tourist places in Madrid that Google shows you, everything else is a city which was held back for decades because of fascism while the world around it grew and modernised. By the way I’m Spanish born and bred, try live here for more than a few years, and you will start to see how it’s beauty is just a layer of cover up makeup. When you can’t find a job because there are none and you get bored of Spanish food and fachas everywhere you will return home quick time 🤣
I am American living in Spain after almost 8 years in London and the only I can say is that Spain is 2 decades(even more) ahead on time than UK: infrastructures, tecnhology, healthcare system, roads, high speed trains, pension system, open minded, human rights. London is extremely boring, dangerous, ugly weather, ugly food,
Madrid is more or less as Cold in winter as London, sometimes colder, however, it’s true that it doesn’t rain much and most days are sunny. That’s the difference.
Totally agree.
I live in Australia which doesn't have the terrible weather experienced in London.
But the fact is Australia is no where near as exciting to live in compared to Madrid.
Concerning bars, restaurants ,food in general which is amazing in Spain, streetlife, nightlife, museums, old world architecture, culture , public transport, high speed trains which don't exist in Australia etc....
You do have great beaches but so does Spain.
I also like the fact that most people in Australia live in low rise houses and not apartments for the most part.
I also find the majority of Aussies to be quite friendly and the working conditions are generally great.
And the purchasing power in Australia is definately higher than in both Madrid and London.
Your videos are very honest and informative btw.
All the best in the future.
This is actually a really interesting read as I’ve never been to Australia but would actually love to in the future (despite being scared of all the crazy animals! 😂) and it’s always interesting to compare two different places because no two places will ever give you the same feeling so thank you for your insight!!
Thanks for watching & all the best! 😄
Thanks for being so honest and open about talking about the differences of London and Madrid. I think you're an open minded person, and you opened yourself to Madrid's culture, and as a result you enjoyed it, greetings.
Thank you Robert! It's always best to try new things! Hope you're well.
Makes me want to catch a flight to Madrid right now!! ✨
MOOD!
Funny you mentioned the fruit! I never hear it mentioned, but when I, a Spaniard, move to London some years ago, I was appalled at the fruit when I first tried some tangerines over there. Granted, they were from Sainsbury's, but they felt like licking an old man's face. Had to buy my fruit at Waitrose (and nothing else because I was absolutely broke), as that was the only place where fruit would have some flavour. Fruit here is generally much tastier, especially if they are local grown. London has lots of amazing things that I absolutely loved, but its fruit ain't one!
I'm so glad it's not just me ahahahha!!!
"all men around the world are trash in their own way " HAHAAaa . Loved this Aimée :)
And that is as fair and accurate as saying all women around the world are hysterical bitches.
True story about how free they are with the alcohol! I ordered a gin tonic in Madrid a few years back and the waiters usually just give you the bottle of tonic water to pour it yourself. But this waiter poured all the bottle of tonic water into the glass and I told him I didn't want so much. So he proceeded to pour more gin. haha!
Hahahahaha! Classic!
I noticed that you pronounced those words in Spanish with a great accent.Are you fluent in Spanish already?
Thanks!! Not fluent but living there definitely made my Spanish grow a lot faster!
Free tapas in most places with a drink, like in Madrid, is a small snack, a small plate of olives, for example, you can’t eat a proper meal just ordering drinks. You need to ask for raciones which you have to pay for, price depends what area or type of bar, or you go to a restaurant, but still much cheaper than UK, especially London, which is ridiculously expensive for everything. Also have the fantastic menu del día, which is a 3 course set lunch menu with a drink or coffee included, available all over Spain, including Madrid, which is very reasonably priced, 10-15euros.
The good tapas are found in Andalucía, Almeria, Granada... Where you choose them
I'm moving to Alcala in a week to be a language assistant, your videos have been so helpful for me and have made me really excited! Do you have any tips on making friends lol?
Hi! i’m moving to Madrid in a week and will also be a language assistant in Alcalà de henares! My instagram is @jennhopeso if you want to chat :) There’s tons of facebook groups & groupchats to meet other language assistants!
Good luck girl! It sounds v old fashioned but honestly Facebook is the way to go! There are loads of Facebook groups for girls traveling solo, language assistant and auxiliar groups. Also there's an app called Bumble BFF where you can swipe to meet friends and it's usually a bunch of internationals looking to make friends!
I studied there over 5 years ago and am thinking about going back as a language assistant as well. What was your experience like?
American visiting London, Paris, and Barcelona this winter. I’ve heard that Barcelona is better to visit, but Madrid is better to live in. I’m a little bummed that I won’t be going to Madrid in December. But I’m excited to visit London, Barcelona, and Paris. Not sure if you’ve been to Barcelona, but if you have, do you prefer it over London?
Thats a good question! I haven’t lived in Barcelona so it’s very difficult to compare as I am just an outsider looking through a tourists lens! To me they both seem like a metropolis full of culture which is something I love. Perhaps Barcelona has to trump London here! It’s got the best of both worlds - a city and a beach in one and most of the Spanish weather benefits that Madrid has. Although that’s pretty surface level as I don’t know much more about the city/culture than that (although I would love to one day). I hope you enjoy your trip!
@@aimeeweekestravels Thanks. I’ve heard that people love Barcelona a lot partly because of the beach. I’d love to visit San Sebastián also! Hope Barcelona and London are fun to visit 🙂
Thanks for this video, it was very supportive. I am from Poland and I've finished studying law in Wrocław (Poland) I am thinking about moving to Madrid. Do you think It is possible to find a job as a lawyer in a company in , Madrid.
Hi, I'm glad it was supportive! That's a really good question! Like the rest of the world, Spain's job market is not the best at the moment but because Poland is in the EU, I think as long as there are jobs available it would be possible! Also, I think the language is quite important but I am also sure if you don't speak Spanish there are English speaking companies there too! Best of luck!
Thanks for answer.
Aussie here , I’ve been to both cities and must admit not many countries can boast a city like London but if i had a meaningful job with career prospects i would prefer Madrid and just in general Spain overall, i guess I’m more attracted to outdoor living and quality of living is important to me.
Dreary weather will absolutely have an effect on you.
My biggest concern about moving to either location, or anywhere in Europe: the near total lack of air conditioning. Temperatures in Madrid have been in the upper 90s (F) recently: I don't know how the people there survive without A/C.
here in spai air con is everywhere
Without A/C??? It seems you are a bit confused. Stop smoking that shite
Pretty sure most homes and businesses have air conditioning 🙄
Now, I live in Madrid but I miss London!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Isn’t it funny how that goes! What do you miss about London?
@@aimeeweekestravels Hola , Aimeé , I miss the quirkiness, good Lebanese restaurants, the parks, and the rain.....
@@monicaglez5395 there is no rain In madrid ??
how did you get there? ie, through work?
Parks! There are many fantastic parks in Madrid, I’d say more than London…El Retiro, Parque Oeste, Campo del Moro, Madrid Rio, the enormous Casa del Campo, etc…have you actually explored the city properly?
As a Londoner, I've had the pleasure of visiting Madrid several times. Madrid holds its own appeal, but in my opinion, the two cities are worlds apart.London stands out as the premier city in Europe, with its enormous size, 9m population and cosmopolitan flair. It serves as one of the major hub for business, education, banking, and fashion of the Europe. While I might be biased, the only city I'd compare London to is perhaps New York. However, despite its grandeur, London can be prohibitively expensive, bustling, depressing at the same time and not particularly family-friendly due to its high costs and fast pace. The weather often leaves much to be desired too.
Totally agree, nothing like Spain (Spanish living in London).
If you come from outside Europe come to London if you are in your 20s. No other city on earth come close. Then in your mid 30s move to Madrid if you want to settle or have a family. Quality of life is very high and with a decent job you can have a very easy, elegant life. Spain in general is great for kids. I’d personally choose another city in Spain maybe by the coast but Madrid is the capital and a big city so coming from London it makes for a nice transition
I look like you! Have you ever experienced any racism or prejudice at all? I’ve heard of people staring at people of color and other little slights. Please let me know!! x
Yes, Spaniard, born and raised ashamed to say it, so I just say I’m half Nigerian and British. All Spanish people will tell you Spain isn’t racist. But bro I’m like you too and I’m telling you with hand on my chest that is the biggest fckng lie ever. For me growing up there was hell, made me hate my self, my sister had some really nice braids the first day in secondary school. She came back crying and removed them sobbing, that’s all I’ll say.
in Spain, people will give you bad looks, people will yell “negro” and “go back to your fcking country” from across the street, they will come up to you, touch your hair without permission and laugh, compare it to a lion’s mane, invade your privacy, ask you if you like Spain more than Africa… I cannot name all the experiences you can have, they’re too many.
Also search up VOX, Spain is the only EU country with a semi-Neo nazi party with quite a lot of votes, that should tell you a lot. My answer is absolutely don’t study there, you have better options. But if you want go ahead, this girl was lucky to have a good experience, she also only stayed for a year, more than that and she would have 100% had a traumatic experience, in Spain it’s always a matter of time.
Obviously not everyone is racist, but generally yes. If you decide to go, as another minority my best of wishes, if you have these experiences don’t force yourself to stay, don’t let them hate yourself like they did to my sister for years. Just leave, fck uni your mental health is more important than a diploma. Hope you consider this good luck🙏🏽
Hi! I mean unfortunately everywhere you go there are going to be people who have prejudice! I only had a few security who were watching me carefully in the shops, but other than that I thankfully didn't have any problems. The only thing you can do is brush it off because you are in no wrong by being in a space!! x
It's hard to compare UK and Spanish trains. Don't get me wrong, the latter are cheap but you can't book through-tickets in Spain (this is really bad) and almost everything revolves around Madrid. The UK train network wasn't built like this (centrality) and it really shows. We also lost a fair chunk of our railways during the 'Beeching Axe' in the 60s.
We also don't have the luxury that Spain has with regards to building high speed railways. We're much more compact here, with far less open space between cities and I believe we have stricter planning laws too.
Ultimately if the trains were so great and affordable in Spain then buses wouldn't be so popular. They're as I'm sure you know, massively more popular there than the UK.
Thank you for your insight! I actually don't know a whole lot about trains apart from their prices haha so this was definitely an interesting read! But you are very right about their buses. I think the UK could do a lot more with their buses than just the likes of the national express, especially with the increasing problems and increase of pricing.
@@aimeeweekestravels It would certainly be nice to see some Spanish-style bus stations here. Imagine if Victoria was like Avenida de América in Madrid!
Las leyes de planeamiento urbano en España son muy estrictas. El problema que tenemos al respecto es la despoblación del interior de la península.
I think part of it is Spain's government is uber-centralized so they have lots of leverage in requisitioning the land for high-speed trains. (you are right that high-speed trains take up huge open spaces, especially when they turn) The fact that all the lines are centered around Madrid instead of, say, having one along the Mediterranean coast, definitely feels "on purpose"
Tourist here and I’ve never been to Madrid but I have been to Barcelona and I can say London transit is mad expensive and the whole Oyster card is meh
well I am an Australian/Colombian, I speak Spanish and have spent lots of time in Madrid. Now I live in London and I would never swap London for Madrid. London beats Madrid in culture, parks, multiculturalism, things to do (West End theaters, top museums/art galleries, markets everywhere, more interesting people. The cuisine in London is more diverse, better public transport (yes it is expensive but I prefer London buses, and London underground/overground is nicer than Madrid metro. London has better job opportunities and I haven't experienced what you are talking about in relation to the work-life balace, all the opposite, in Spain people work longer hours. London has more airports and trains with easy access to brussels, Amsterdam, and Paris. The weather in London is not that bad, in fact I prefer London's summers/spring, and its warmer in winter.
hahah witch london you live? better than madrid 🤦🏻♂️🤦🏻♂️🤦🏻♂️
I lived in London for 12 years, i can confirm weather is not that bad, does not rain as much as people make it sounds like and yes there are less extreme temperatures. Also you can get anything you want in the materialistic world if you have money and yes earning that money is somewhat easier. After living and working in Madrid only a year ,i can say everything she says seems to be true. my working hours actually the same as it was in London, just there you got 30 to 60 minutes for lunch, in here i get 2 hours, that makes the day longer. While i had a year in London when did not see the Sun from October till March, now im having a picknick in the Park everyday and i got some nice tan even in the winter months (2022). Also London is too big, often did not see friends for months because did not have the amount of time to travel around and spend quality time. Here the city seems much more managable, i don`t even use a car /motorcycle to go to work, i cycle because its nice.
@@thebigbosch4544 haha what weld do you live in? Madrid has no jobs 🤣🤣 it is old and ugly and london isn’t only the most desired place to live in England but one of the most in Europe, check the statistics. Also London is the 3rd most visits es city in the world, Madrid I don’t think even makes top 20. London is beautiful, modern, multicultural, you can go to parties and find various music genres not just fcking reggaetòn. Madrid is old, homogeneous, boring and dirty
@Manchester City hahahha you are crazy you can compary any city from uk to spanish is diferent level of live . honestly the life in uk is rubishh. compare with qualite of live in spain
Ya comienzan a llorar los españistañoles xDDDD
But there's the ONE thing you didn't mention. The unbearable hot summers. From Early June to early September, (whole 3 months) I chose London over Madrid every day. Do you really know what it's like having to live with temperatures above 35 °C and week long heatwaves of over 40°C?? See, you Britons have this romantic idea about Spain being a place in the sun, that southern paradise of holiday and leisure time. But that's not the reality for daily life spaniards.
Thanks for making all these Spain videos theyre super helpful! I am in the middle of applying and struggling with my preferences like the region etc. What were your choices? Did you want Madrid? Also would you advise choosing particular regions even though I know it's not at all guaranteed!
Hi! I’m glad they’re helpful! Definitely put your preferences down, even if you don’t get 1 of your choices (I don’t think that’s all too common) at least you are in the running for something. I put Cataluña 1st, Madrid 2nd and Basque Country 3rd. I didn’t get Cataluña because they prioritise those that study Catalan but was very happy with Madrid!
And how to get work abroad! I’m a black girl thinking of moving to Madrid!
These are really good questions! I’m going to collate my thoughts on these & make a video!
Why did you leave Madrid if you prefer living there??
Great Video! I am French from Saint Martin in the Caribbean! You look so beautiful
Do you think London is the best or Spain?
I will like to move there
Thank you! Honestly I love both places but Spain just has so many more pros! You should go and try it! Although I don't know if it will be more beautiful than Saint Martin haha!
Only me think that Madrid is a very noisy city? I've live in Madrid for two months now, my apartment is just at a corner of the main street, 1st floor, the traffic lights is just outside of the window of my bedroom, the riders of the motorcycle reboot the engines and go away when the light turns on green, the terrible sounds of the engines have driven me crazy, The unique horns of fire trucks, ambulances, and police cars resounded in the sky day and night. Plus all other kinds of vehicles pass by every minutes. I was bombarded with noise all the time. I sleep with earplugs at nights, escape to cafes or restaurants at daytime, unfortunately, the cafes and restaurants are normally on the side of the roads, there are the same noise everywhere. Noise is a big problem of this city. But I look that others seem play it well and are not affected.
People are blind to the culture they grew up in because it's so normal to them. England has one of the strongest cultures on earth, but you can't see it because it's as familiar to you as the back of your hand.
Becca raye is Bhad ❤️
Thank you! This is one of the best videos about this topic, you managed to be very specific about alot of subjects and answered most of my questions without drifting off with unnecesary details. Salud!
Uk it's way cooler and cool been in both places
Please talk more about how to afford travel!
Good info
another great video. Keep the content coming
Thank you!
Amazing video thank you ❤️ Your hair is so absolutely beautiful 🥰 How is the pollution in the city you recon ?
Thank you so much!! 💕I don't think the pollution is that bad especially in comparison to London but I think they have quite high levels of C02 in the air and I remember the school I worked in having air quality metres
You sold me!
Hi ,
I've been accepted at the Real Madrid University for my master's.
Since they don't offer on campus housing so please advice on the cheapest renting places with safety and proximity to the campus. Thanks in advance.
Hiya, unfortunately I don't know much about that area but can recommend a good website to look at housing. It's called idealista and you can filter for price and area
Hello can i contact u in any way since i also got accepted in the Real madrid university and want to know certain things
But if you are over 26 it is 130 for the entire region for the metro bus/train card
Yes! It’s such a big leap
Thank you for sharing your experience. A madrileño here! You are right about men, we are trash everywhere, it is what it is. I haven't had the opportunity of living in the UK but according to social behaviour I always notice this when I read a book from a British author, specially if the action is based on posh/rich people. For me it is surprising the game of hiding feelings and saying things completely opposite to what you really think or feel. But frankly, I love so much British culture. We have indeed our little Britain in Gibraltar! Just kidding ;)
Hahah! It is totally surprising! But I’m glad you like British culture and hope you get an opportunity to spend more time there 😁!
WE NEED THESE STORYTIMES!!!
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Haha why do you think they won the genetic pool, there are beautiful people everywhere, live in africa lol
Most deluded analysis of Madrid!