A Very Personal Return to Spain's Golden City, Salamanca...
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- Опубликовано: 22 авг 2024
- I ditched my flights and jumped on a bus to the very heart of Spain, but why? Well there was very good reason for this diversion, but would it turn out to be a good decision? Join me on a bus to Salamanca and we'll get the answer to that together...
Filmed Mon 4th/Tue 5th December 2023
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This video is not sponsored and all opinions are my own
I don’t pretend to be a travel expert, but I love what I do and would be honoured if you came along with me. My channel focusses on the wide-eyed wonder and excitement of finding somewhere new, and my genuine reaction to it. You may not get a history lesson in my videos, but who knows, you might pick up some useful travel tips along the way, add a few destinations to your bucket list and hopefully be entertained by what you see. Thanks for watching, it means a lot to me :)
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FAQs:
WHERE ARE YOU FROM?
I was born in Glasgow but have lived in Carnoustie, Dalgety Bay, Stonehaven, Edinburgh, Montrose, and further afield (Salamanca, Spain & Devonport, New Zealand)
WHEN DO YOU UPLOAD?
Saturdays at 10am Scottish time. Occasionally a bonus midweek video will pop up (in which case, likely to be Tuesday at 5pm)
WHY IS THERE A DELAY BETWEEN TRIP AND VIDEO APPEARING?
This is a result of doing all this myself I’m afraid. Editing takes time and I also like to schedule videos a bit in advance in case of any problems/illness/cancellations etc. Keeping my uploads appearing every Saturday morning is important to me, so I don’t want anything to get in the way of it. Also, I occasionally need some time off to recover from trips!
WHAT EQUIPMENT DO YOU USE?
I film with a GoPro11 and my iPhone12. I edit on iMovie and use epidemicsound.com for music. I also use canva.com for thumbnails etc. I also have a DJI Pocket 3 (bigger sensor) for nighttime, although I’m still getting to grips with it.
WHY DON'T YOU SPEND LONGER AT DESTINATIONS?
The usual suspects I'm afraid - time and money! Hotels especially these days make my eyes water like a true Scotsman. Also my weekly upload schedule means I need to keep on the move.
WHERE'S ALICJA?
Alicja will feature whenever possible, but she has her own life and a proper job so it can take a while for our schedules to match up. Trust me though, I prefer it when She is there too!
DO YOU PAY FOR YOUR OWN TRAVEL?
Yes I do. I've only ever accepted a complementary ticket as compensation for a previous problem. All my opinions are frank and honest reflections of travel as I experience it.
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It's my income, I can't do this for free. Notice I don’t have mid-roll ads though!
CAN I CONTACT YOU?
I used to list my email address but felt bad not having the capacity to respond to everything so took it down (and I got a LOT of spam so missed many genuine messages along the way).
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I don't like to upset the flow of my videos, so I don't even include mid-roll ads anymore (at significant loss of income to myself), so I prefer not to include sponsorships either. I'm open to a small slide at the start/end of each video, but I don't want to get into talking about products, it's something I don't like as a viewer myself (especially as a viewer who pays for RUclips Premium). So it's probably a polite no, although all of this goes out the window if you offer me something which can give me the chance to make a video for my audience that would otherwise be impossible.
#SteveMarsh #Spain #Salamanca
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What’s with the snark? Not necessary.
What is Alicia’s surname.Does she have her own RUclips channel and is she on social media
Something that not many people know about Salamanca is that the 'Derecho de Gentes' (the precursor to International Law and the doctrine of Human Rights) was born there, along with modern Economic Science, among other things.
A curiosity: Father Mariana, a professor in Salamanca, wrote a book in the 16th century titled 'De rege et regis institutione,' where, for the first time in history, he theoretically justifies tyrannicide, that is, the right to kill the king if his behavior is tyrannical. This is why _Marianne,_ the woman symbol of the French Republic, is named so, in his honor ('Marianne' being the female equivalent name in French to the Spanish''Mariana').
is that you robert! tudo bem.!!
or asta luego.
Steve, me ha encantado ver el video que has hecho fan bonito de mi ciudad. Estamos esperándote de nuevo
One of your best videos, straight from your heart, and your joy was palpable.
Thank you Steve for taking us along on your adventures. As a home bound senior citizen it’s wonderful to see the world through your eyes. You make me happy.
It’s nearly 50 years since I was in Salamanca - still beautiful
I too was in Salamanca 50 years ago too- living in Valencia as an exchange student. Cool....
So pleased for you Steve,i find all the Spanish cities put ours to shame. ❤
I spent a week in Salamanca about 5 years ago while attending a conference at the university and I still talk about the place. Amazing history of the university but the city itself is just lovely. Nice to see it again!
SO good to walk with you Steve down your memory lane ! you really make it seem like i am the only person with you ! Thank you for this wonderful video..I loved every second x
I really appreciate this, thank you :)
I studied at the University of Salamanca in the 80s. Thanks for the memories.
Steven, you are my hero. I was in Salamanca back in 2006, when a friend of mine studied there at the University. Your video brings back so much memories. The few days I spent there were really amazing. In my opinion, it is one of the most beautiful cities. Due to my handicap (wheelchair), I can’t travel that much anymore, so seeing your video was really a great pleasure for me. You made my day! I really appreciate your dedication and hard work. Thank you very very much. Greetings from Cologne Germany from another Steven!
Stefan, "Due to my handicap (wheelchair)·is not now a problem to visit Spain, Everything is ready so that no one in wheelchairs has to make restrictions, by law, cities, buildings, transportation, etc. are ready for this type of needs!! Best regards from Malaga!!
An absolute pleasure! Thanks for coming along with me on a trip down memory lane for us both!
Excellent program as always mate!... Salamanca reminds us that Spain was once the richest superpower of its time. It's still a truly marvelous country and beautiful city!
I salute you Steve. We’ve even been to Salamanca and you’ve made us want to go back. Well done, achievement! Wonderful photography and editing.
So cool that you've been! Most people I mention it to have never even heard of it! :)
Steve is almost giddy when introducing us to Plaza Mayor in Salamonca. It's truly an old home week for you. Thanks for the journey.
What a fantastic video everything seemed to go perfect for you , loved the veiw from the roof of cathedral and the roman bridge and what a veiw from apartment. So much to take in , think i need to watch over again. 😊
I love Santander. Beautiful city with so many beautiful buildings. Salamanca with its Plaza Mayor is a gem. Have not visited there for 20 years. Spain has so many beautiful cities. Regards from a Norwegian living on Gran Canaria.
It’s been on my list for a while. I am definitely going to visit it soon
I really like it when you capture your moments of glee, whether it's a copilot seat or an old haunt still selling good food. Thanks for going back and sharing with us such an amazing city.
Really appreciate it thanks Angie!
That was a pure delight. What a fabulous place, I would love to visit. Most definitely the primary place in Spain I'd like to go to. Your pleasure in being back there was palpable. This was a special one. And that apertment! Wow.
Thanks so much Peter, yeah, this was a video I just HAD to make, a very special place!
Fantastic Steve. Thank you. I especially loved the incredible street art, and the way you presented it. Thank you, again. 🏴🇳🇿
Aye, that's such a cool neighbourhood, always changing!
Yes, the street art was fantastic !!
We lived in Costa Rica for over 18 years, but there wasn't much history.
That street art was fabulous 👍
I agree Salamanca was very beautiful thank you for showing us all the sights. Love watching your videos this is probably the only way my husband and I will ever see these sights as time is against us. THANKYOU ❤
I could really feel your love for Salamanca - a bonus trip for you, and us.
Oh it runs deep :) Thanks so much!
I want to go there and stay in that little apartment where you can hardly swing a cat, because it is so gorgeous. The buildings seem to glow under the dark sky. The street art was stupendous. You are visiting towns and cities that many of us have never heard of and it is magic!
I enjoyed the artistic depiction of the trousers hanging in the foreground of the beautiful square...
Haha give me 10 minutes there and I'm bringing the tone down :D
Hi Steve, it is nice to see a Scot that enjoyed his food . Spain is a beautiful Country. Once again you have done us proud .
Lived and studied in Salamanca for almost 6 years, absolutely miss it already even though I left it about a month ago. Such a cozy yet active little city, so much history and so much beauty, it's just so fun. Can't deny I was checking the people walking on the background throughout the entire video to see if I recognised anybody, or even saw myself, but no luck. I'm actually pretty sure I was inside the building at 34:20 as you walked by, attending my friend's defence of his doctoral dissertation. Also, have to mention that after so many years people still use the clock as the default meet-up spot, and so did I during all those years, some things just never change I suppose. Also also, when you said you wanted a Spanish breakfast, my mind immediately went to Café Unamuno because it was one of my favourite spots te get breakfast when I lived there, and what are the chances that you ended up there! Salamanca is such a special place, glad you were able to experience it, and glad you brought me back with you, even though I just left it.
So cool to read this from someone who not only lived and studied there, but was possibly there at the very same time! Wow! Agree with everything you say :)
Unamuno is a great Spanish writer and philosopher born in Salamanca
@@Benito-lr8mz He wasn't born in Salamanca, but Bilbao instead. He didn't move to Salamanca until he was almost 30, but stayed there until his death 40 years later. Funnily enough I'm also from Bilbao, so he and I did the same trip, but alas I had to come back
@@Antizyr Es verdad me confundí y como fue rector de esa universidad y murió allí me confundí tienes razón es un ilustre Bilbaino ; saludos
Anyone else love watching Steve's videos, then post a comment and then read other comments to see what Steve writes back 🙂?
I always do it as he comments back on most which is fantastic, quite unique in my experience of RUclips
Haha thank so much - although I must admit it is becoming hard to reply. I used to love being able to reply to all, but it's becoming a full-time job in itself :) I love reading the comments though and I learn so much in there!
Yeah I can imagine Steve, as your channel continues to grow it is going to get harder and harder for you to reply to all. Even if you reply to half it is still a lot more than most though. Most important thing is the content you keep putting out so hope you manage to keep up with that 👍🙂
That’s what happens when you win a major award you become famous 😉
What a stunning place. Thank you for introducing me to this amazing place. I am definitely adding this to my bucket list. Excellent film.
Just watched your Santander film and this one. Stunned about both so beautiful and clean (!) large towns. No rubbish, vandalism, hardly any gaffiti .
Greetings from Calgary, Alberta, Canada!!! I just wanted to pop on here and say thank you so much for not only sharing yet another Steve Marsh vlog with us but sharing such a personal one. It is wonderful to go back and revisit ones memories especially from our youth as these were the times that shaped us. (yes 30 is still young lol) As much as Salamanca is beautiful you could hear the love you have for this very special place. You are very special to me as I will likely never be in Europe but I get to share it through your eyes. Thank you again and have a wonderful wonderful 2024!!!
Thank you so much for this, wishing you all the very best in 2024!
I first discovered Salamanca in 2004 as the penultimate stop on a week long 'fly-drive' with Ryanair from Stansted to Valladolid (which also took in Santiago de Compostella). It was July and I stayed in a lovely hotel on the southern edge of the city centre near the river. It was also in the middle of a music festival and the memories of listening to a late-night open-air jazz concert in a square near the Cathedral will stay with me for ever. Fast forward to January 2023 and I was heading through Spain on a motorhome adventure to the south, and I decided to revisit Salamanca. Only difference was, it was a wet, gloomy, very cold Sunday afternoon! However it was still great to have made a return visit. I really enjoyed seeing some of the other parts of the city in your video from your past knowledge and explorations. One place I found that you didn't show was inside the old Cathedral, which has a stunning Apse, and also one of the oldest pipe organ cases in Europe (14th Century?) in a side Chapel. Great city, agreed, and I wouldn't turn down the opportunity for another visit in warmer conditions. |Many thanks for your video.
Oh you've given me an excuse for a return visit sometime ;) So glad you've had the pleasure of this special city :)
Es maravilloso qué mi Salamanca recorra tanto mundo , qué bonito se ve el video ,es cierto que viviendo y nacido aquí ,no apreciamos tanto los detalles, pasamos sin pararnos a disfrutar la belleza que tenemos , yo charra de Salamanca ,🇪🇸
What a great video Steve. The city is beautiful and the street art and food looks amazing. Steve I think you need to do a tour of Spanish cities. Thanks once again for a great video.
I'd be well up for that!!!
Such a beautiful place, Steve! Can see why it means so much to you. What a great apartment too and like you, I would be sitting people watching! 😊. Great vlog.
Salamanca is 100% my favourite place to people watch!
I found your channel just a few days ago and I've been binging ever since . Absolutely brilliant stuff. I've never been to northern Spain, and this has inspired me to go . Thanks Steve
Hey welcome aboard! Thank you!
That bus reminded me of the old Alexander’s buses which used to travel central Scotland. They were upholstered with what looked like your granny’s living room carpet and were as itchy as anything. I’ve always wanted to visit Salamanca. Great video as always
Haha brilliant description! :D
Remember them well! 😮
Beautifull place not surprising that you wanted to go back.and those views from the Cathedral but I think those steps would just about finish me off. I hope you realise how lucky those of us who are of a certain age and not too mobile are to watch your travels and see these wonderfull places and hear you talking about the history.thank you and cheer's🍸🍺
Thanks o much for coming along Kathleen! :)
I'm not sure why, but Spain never appealed much to me as a place I'd like to visit. So, spending 49 minutes on watching a video about a Spanish city of which I had never heard gave me pause, but being that it was created by my favorite RUclips creator, I had to watch it. That was the right choice. Thanks, Steve, for making the choice to go there and share some of the experience with us. Yet another great video!
Thanks so much Bob!
Hay muchas Españas, Bob
What a cool place! It's stunning. Thanks for sharing it and your memories.
I have watched almost all your videos but this one is my favourite. Salamanca seems to be not just a different city, but a different world, it is now top of my must visit list. I have visited several places in Spain and am amazed by the art on the street in all of those places.
Oh wow thank you for including us on a personal tour. The city is beautiful and love the artwork. I hope to visit Spain one day 🤗
Cheers, Steve - great vid! I had a smile on my face throughout ... and it was much assisted by your personal anecdotes! Thanks! 😀
Glad you enjoyed it :) A special place to me!
Good morning Steve I’ve never seen you so excited and animated your apartment and the plaza exquisite cathedral beautiful the way back machine made you very happy take care see ya around ‘si’ poppy 😘🌺🌸☕️🍺
I’m from Spain and have visited Salamanca several times. You’ve shown me places I hadn’t seen before! I’ll have to go back and take a better look 👀! I live in Austin, Texas now and, of course, I miss it, especially the food!
¡Hola Steve! Tu video de Salamanca es fenomenal. Me gustó mucho. Seriously, I’ve watched many of your videos, particularly in UK. Please, please, please can we have more videos showing us the beautiful cities of Spain. Muchísimas gracias por toda la información.
De Marion de Escocia ( Aberdeenshire)
Thanks Steve that was a brilliant video Salamanca looks a beautiful city 👍
Cheers for coming along to somewhere very special to me James!
A really beautiful city. Your narration and enthusiasm comes through and that makes me envious . More travel videos please and thank you for reaching my computer.
Really appreciate it Malcolm!
Love the 10am notification on a Saturday morning especially when it’s nearly an hour special excellent work mate 😎🏴 PS love the talent with the Spanish very jealous 😎👌
Cheers Arron! This one was a big video for me to make, a special place!
WOW that was excellent one of your many bests.Looks a beautiful city
What a beautiful place Salamanca is. I might just add itbto my bucket list. I can see why you love it so much. Thank you ❤❤❤
Oh wow that cathedral looks amazing as did all the other little places. I have a thing for cathedrals. I find them so peaceful and calming. I won't go into churches, but love cathedrals 😂. Love watching your vlogs, they are so interesting. Thanks for sharing with us. ❤-Debbie xx
Steve, your genuine joy and kindness is so good to watch. Sending a big hug from the Netherlands
Great watch. What a beautiful city. Love you're vlogs ❤
Thanks so much mate!
Just fabulous Steve. What a place and you really bought it to life with your personal connection to the place.
¡ qué diferente y hermosa la España verde ¡ ( y qué bella Salamanca ¡ )
Thanks Steve, Another great City Trip. I love Street Art, so that alone was so worth you taking me to Salamanca.
Cheers mate!
Top notch video Steve, one of my favourites that I have seen you make. The love for the place that you clearly have shone out of the screen. Would love to visit one day, the apartment, architecture, street art and the food place, WOW.
Your channel is growing so well now and it is very well deserved as the content you put out is fantastic. So glad that I have been a subscriber for the last 3-4 years and look forward to your videos each Saturday morning. Looking forward to more travels 👍🙂
I really appreciate this, thank you so much!
Not at all Steve, love the shout out to Scott of planes, trains, everything as well 👍🙂
feck! what i admire about baroque architecture (even though its not my favorite) is the way that the details absolutely overwhelm your eyes. to see it lit up at night borders on spiritual.
So pleased you ignored the advice never go back, and it was not a disappointment. What a difference it makes Steve with a 'plan', not winging it. Looks a stunning city and wow that apartment as you say great for people watching. More wonderful memories made.
Stay safe and warm.
Aye, it makes a difference when I actually KNOW a place :D
You are so upbeat and positive. You’re a breath of fresh air and I always adore all your videos. Keep them coming - lots of love to Steve and Alicia. ❤
Just so glad that you found your favourite eatery !!! Even without words , the look on your face was priceless and the happiness quite evident .....
Another great video Steve. Thanks very much, loved the street art.
Such a cool neighbourhood that for a wander :)
What a beautifull city! I want to go to Salamanca now😊
You MUST go!
Wow, another Spanish gem to visit. Great to see it!
This is one of your best videos. We can feel your excitement of you sharing and revisiting your favourite places. Absolutely loved it . Congrats
Tough old bugg_er with the Scottish accent actually speaks quite nicely in Spanish, really enjoyed this one! Actually really enjoyed the whole channel
Thanks so much Ian!
Just stumbled across your channel and I have enjoyed it very much, never been to Salamanca before, however your knowledge of the city has made it a great experience. Thanks
What a superb video! Author Paul Theroux once said, in regards to travel books, you tend to learn as much about the author as you do the destination. I think that also applies to videos. Although you gave a great tour of the city, we learned so much about you as well. I think that was definitely one of your top-ten videos. Oh, and I think people approach us for directions because of our dashing good looks. 😏
Haha this is why you ALWAYS get asked for directions mate :D Cheers by the way, it was so much fun to make this one!
Looks like you got the best seat in the house, Salamanca a City so full of history love it. We were in Salamanca early November on our way down to Huelva hope to be back again later in the year.
I'm so glad you've had the pleasure!
I really enjoyed this one Steve. You sold me on Salamanca, very beautiful place 👍
I can barely recommend anywhere more! :)
That was a return to Salamanca for me too! I was there over 30 years ago and the beauty and memories of that special place have stayed with me forever! Nice to see not too much has changed! Thanks for the tour!
That city is magneficent and very grand love it thanks for the vodeo😊😊😊
My absolute pleasure!
Hi Steve, another cracking video about the parts of Spain that we don’t always see, enhanced by seeing your gorgeous face on camera ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Haha cheers!
I preferred the view inside the cathedral up high looking down, beautiful building.
Hi Steve what amazing video you were like a big kid in a candy store what beautiful place thank you for taking us on your journey down memory lane
Great upload again Steve.. what a lovely place that is and nice to hear a little bit of your story thanks for sharing, you were in your element revisiting Salamanca..
A pleasure, thank you !
Great video Steve and lovely to see the pleasure in gave you in being back and sharing the wonderful city with us.Your filming and editing is first class.So lovely to watch.
Fantastic Steve a video full of emotion. A brilliant city definitely on my bucket list
I was there over the weekend too!
What a heartfelt reunion. I enjoyed every moment, tasted the food, i opened a little vino too and said cheers, even tho im watching mid Jan 24. Happy days.
Thanks Steve for sharing your Salamanca memories! Always great to return to a place that meant a lot to you. Lovely city. Your apartment views were great over the plaza, especially in the evening. Pity about the shower! Your food choices were spot on! Very impressed with climbing up all those steps, and with your Spanish! Nice one! 👍
Cheers Alan! Haha I found it easier to wash in the sink :D
Again, a cracking video. Really loved watching it, along with all your memories. This has to be one of the best vlogging channels. Keep up the good work Steve :)
Hey really really appreciate it!
Currently visiting Salamanca… what a beautiful city.. would never have known about the place if you hadn’t made the video. Done the Chinese too… love the place. Very clean too… keep up the good work Steve.
¡Espectacular! Salamanca is really an amazing city!! And the food🤤🤤🤤
Gracias por este estupendo vlog!
Hey thanks so much!!!!!
@@steve-marsh 😊
What a fantastic adventure, made doubly special by your memories and warm connection with the city! Your wonder and enthusiasm were palpable, and I really enjoyed seeing the sights.
From the architecture, to the food, to the murals, to the holiday atmosphere, this has been added to my travel plans for sure. 👍🏼 The Plaza Mayor is stunningly beautiful.
Thank you for sharing so much of yourself in this video. So thoroughly appreciated!
Welcome to Salamanca.
It,s magical. I LOVE It.
You have to see allá the museums, casa lis, museo de la automoción, .... You ca relax as well en el novelty....It,s in the corner of our plaza mayor....
Well as a eighty year old I just loved watching you both it's amazing what knowledge you given me as I didn't know anything about Montrose and the surrounding area. Thank you once again
. Brenda
Enhorabuena. Saludos desde Brasil. Estuve en Salamanca en 1989 y nunca volví. Tu video me hizo repensar la idea de regresar a la antigua ciudad estudiantil.
Love that Spanish song Steve! Nice editing with it too. I really appreciate you showing the scenery 9ut the bus window. Maybe I'm weird but I never find that boring. Your Spanish pronunciation is great- made sense when you said you lived there😊
Thanks so much! Haha I'm the same, I could watch the scenery from public transport for ages :)
Fascinating video.
Brilliant Steve, I love it!
Cheers Jack!
Love these vids traveling alone in Spain. I do that all the time. Very important to know just a wee bit of spanish, they apreciate it. Nice to get some inspiration and pointers though. Please, more. 🙏
Cheers! :)
Always enjoy your videos. Interesting and enlightening. Many thanks for taking and posting.
So nice of you, cheers!
your enthusiasm really shone through
Thanks so much Caroline. A very important video for me to make
I'm an "armchair traveler" now, but am so happy to have found your channel. Your enthusiasm and beautiful photography make me happy. Thank you!💓
what a beautiful city and location to spend a special night/time of year!
This was so interesting. Thank you so much for the street art tour. So beautiful ❤️😍❤️
What a fabulous video of a fabulous city. Well done, Steve.
Excellent Steve. What a great place. That street art was incredible. Living in Texas I definitely can hear the difference between proper Spanish and the Tex Mex Spanish I hear in Texas. Thanks for a great video as usual.
I lives in Salamanca in 1982 for a language course. It was part of the best time of my life. Keep on going with your fantastic viedeos.
Brilliant video. Thank you very much for showing us around your old haunts!
Inspirational choice Steve, always nice “going home”, sometimes the best part of the video is the bus journey, why skip. Fantastic price for room, wonder what the summer rate is. Beautiful. Lovely cheap food, puts us to shame. Typical Ryanair-clueless I remember Valladolid because of the football team I think. Lovely place. Thanks Steve
Cheers John! Aye, one of the more successful teams in the region. I was SO lucky to get that room at ANY time of year! :)
So beautiful, and your joy at being there again makes it very special. ✨
Thank you so much for following in the esteemed footsteps of Laurie Lee and Michael Portillo to name but two, a beautifully presented and truy heartfelt trip down memory lane for you and a treat for us RUclips viewers !!!