Hey everyone! I hope you enjoy this week's video all about Spain :) As usual, feel free to chime in if you have additional tips to add. And be sure to check out this written list of tips here: happytowander.com/spain-travel-tips/

@AriannaAyers

Ай бұрын

The Host is speaking too fast. Annoyed.

Im running short of breath as I watch you speak in insane speed

I probably wd have watched more of the video than one minute but couldn’t stand the speed with which this woman spoke!

As usual, your videos are informative, helpful and spot on! We went to Madrid a few years ago (pre-Covid) and were surprised that most people spoke little to no English. The tinto de verano was our favourite drink while there and we loved the churros and patatas bravas. Unlike most European cities, there were fewer foreign tourists. It’s a beautiful city with incredible architecture and lots of great shopping. We also loved the easy day trips to Toledo, Segovia and Salamanca.

@HappytoWander

11 ай бұрын

Ah thank you so much for the kind words!! And thanks for sharing your experiences as well. Hoping I can head back to Spain soon because your comment really made me miss it haha

SO helpful! Planning 10-12 days in Spain focusing on Madrid and Andalusia. The tips on booking transportation will definitely come in handy. Already watched your video on avoiding pickpockets too.

Great video packed with information. absolutely love that I do not have to speed you up! The only time I want a slow video is a tutorial or recipe, repair Xx

Appreciate that you speak faster! I usually have to speed up most you tubers by 1.25 or 1.5!

@APeeKay

2 ай бұрын

Agree on the second part, but she speaks a little too fast for me 🙂

@efraimgavrilovich5945

Ай бұрын

Too fast for me. How can I regulate the speed in KZread?

I appreciate this video it was perfect and I appreciate how fast your talking as well I’m always speeding up videos and this was perfect 👍🏽

For all those who comment on her ability to speak fast ( quickly ), remember there is a script added which you can actually read. This is a very good and and informative video and i agree she should speak slower so we can all grasp the details of what she is saying. When I first moved to Spain, I did the same thing and the locals pulled me up on it! I have since taken the slow lane in life and have had new found friends over the years.

@uyanga169

3 ай бұрын

she's so fast i had to rewatch the video again 😆

Good video. Thank you.

Helpful thanks

You don't need much cash! You can pat with card 99/100 times these days. Have some small notes or coins for tipping

I was in Barcelona this March and had a fabulous time there, such a fun city! Loved the menu de dia, had some fantastic meals especially at some small unassuming local places.

@HappytoWander

11 ай бұрын

Yes, Barcelona is SO fun! And full of amazing food. Glad to hear you enjoyed it!

You certainly did your research. I noticed you started your video with an overhead shot of the in fashion Spanish destination at the moment, Valencia city. Yes, much much cheaper than Barcelona which you showed quite a lot in your video! I have lived in Spain for more than 30 years and have travelled extensively around Spain. I never tire of it. For anyone wanting to visit, Madrid is the capital. A must. From there, the AVE express intercity train network will take you to Seville, Valencia but not Barcelona. However, there is a fast intercity train to Barcelona as well. Those are the 3 cities you should see. Tomatina is a tomato throwing fiesta which happens at 12noon ( it is only three hours long! ) on the LAST Wednesday of August and you need to book to get involved. You cannot just turn up as it’s extremely popular. The weather in Valencia ( Buñol, to be precise is where the Tomatina happens ) is extremely hot and sticky! Madrid is empty of local people in the summer. But the museums are a MUST and day trips OR Segovia, La Escorial and Avila. Sevilla is to be avoided during the summer for its torrid heat and also if you are not interested in the masses of people who flock to see La semana Santa ( Holy Week…) as it can be expensive for hotels and eating out but it is a wonderful sight to see as the locals all dress up and parades take place. Valencia has the largest street festival in Spain called Las fallas which begins with “La Planta” ( the erecting of giant effigies in the streets made from wood…colour fully painted ) on the 15th march and are burnt on the 19th in the streets. Every day from the last day in February until the 19th March they set off a daytime fireworks display in the main central city square at exactly 2pm. This is noisy, crowded and fun if you can take all the people. At midnight they set off a giant firework display along a dried out riverbed which is a spectacular sound and light show to be seen. Best thing of all, is it’s all absolutely free. AirBnB type locations have sprung up u all over the city as valencia is not the new Barcelona. Expect the pickpockets to follow suite… Their local beach ( La Malvarrosa is a bus taxi or tram ride away and cheap as well as quick. You can do all this in a day and be in the city again at night to enjoy whatever. Eating lunch and drinking is all day long. Dinner at 9pm onwards like all over Spain. My fav place is Seville, the capital of Andalucía. Lots to see and do as well. Of course, Spain has much more and is above all the most diverse country in Europe and can be accessed by car,bus, train or plane and is a pivotal country for visiting Portugal, France and Germany as well as Italy ( another must see country ) and of course North Africa if you have the time. Just be prepared for a cultural experience like no other. And you will definitely LEARN something new by planning before you go.

@forevermarriages3705

4 ай бұрын

when is the start of summer?

@richmck007

4 ай бұрын

@@forevermarriages3705 From mid June it gets hotter in Valencia but it is bearable. July and August are the hottest months and when the local people tend to vacate the city. Although as Valencia is now well and truly trending ( Feb 2024 ) many people in commerce take their break in August. The 15th of August is a public holiday. I’d recommend May and September or Oct-end to Nov to visit as it is not as hot or busy.

@oluwakemiadesina6896

3 ай бұрын

Thank you for this information

@richmck007

3 ай бұрын

@@forevermarriages3705 June 21st til end Sept. But of course, the hottest months to visit and more expensive as it is high season…

Great tips, I wish I knew this before going to Greece Mykonos, Santorini and Crete Island last year. I stopped at those advertised seaside restaurants many times and had a meal got pressured in by hosts standing out front or the big pictures of food that looked delicious thinking back food was just okay.

@HappytoWander

11 ай бұрын

Ahh, you live and you learn! At least you had a nice view :)

2:46 The good news is the languages are pretty similar to each other, as well as to Castilian (“official” Spanish) or Portuguese. So you just need to learn _Bo día_ for _Buenos días_ . You probably don’t _need_ to know Gallego or Catalán to get by, but it will help endear you to the locals. People like to feel seen.

@HappytoWander

11 ай бұрын

Ooh thanks for the additional insight! I just remember arriving in Barcelona for the first time and being so confused by the airport signs because there was an additional language that I hadn’t seen before haha. But yes it’s always good to learn the basic basics like hello & thank you regardless :) I try to remember anyway haha

You are an AMAZING videographer! The backgrounds were GREAT! Since you do not seem to give any source credits, I have to assume that you took all the shots. Wow. Just wow. Seriously, who took them?

My friends live in Spain and it’s insanely hot right now in July.

@HappytoWander

11 ай бұрын

Oof I can imagine! I was in southern Spain a few years ago in July and I think it was over 40 degrees Celsius (104 Fahrenheit) some afternoons. I barely survived 🥵

@sarai72

11 ай бұрын

@@HappytoWanderhaha yah they told me just this morning their melting 😂 Great video btw. Thanks.

@HappytoWander

11 ай бұрын

@@sarai72 Thanks for watching!!

@juliorojo6536

2 ай бұрын

No AC in hotels or Air BnBs? (We're planning 1st time this June, 14-21 days)

@sarai72

2 ай бұрын

@@juliorojo6536 don’t worry most hotels do have AC but if you plan to walk around make sure to carry lots of water and try to stay cool. I was there end September and it was pretty hot but less compared to July-Aug

Another great video. I enjoy watching your videos 😄🙏👏. They are so information. Timely video as we are off to Spain again later in the year. Just a small thing to bring to your attention. The background music is a bit distracting from fully hearing your voice and wisdom. Thanks again. 🥂

@HappytoWander

11 ай бұрын

Glad you liked it! And thanks for pointing that out. I usually keep it at a lower volume but I guess I didn’t turn it down as much this time around. Will definitely pay more attention to it moving forward :)

@mohammedsharif2651

11 ай бұрын

@@HappytoWander Thank you.

Asturias es muy guapo

Where is that colorful pillars?

I did my ancestry 🧬 test found out iam basque and Spaniard on my dad side wanted to visit spain 🇪🇸 I was born in Belize 🇧🇿 and hv a us visa how can I apply for a visa to go

For anyone who went to Spain recently from US did they require proof of covid vaccination? I have my two shots but no booster and online am seeing conflicting information. Thanks in advance

@MysticalButterflyNY

8 ай бұрын

We’re going this month and a coworker just went, no proof of vaccination required. That was lifted a while back

How to apply

@jamesm.3967

7 ай бұрын

I give up how😗😝

50 what - 41 = 9(.)

If I'm gon be like my mom, she gon be like him?

Can you pay for my trip

This video could’ve been so much better if the speaker just slowed down. Seems like a very well-done video but I much rather go to another video where someone just takes their time unless you’re being charged per second here.

@richmck007

2 ай бұрын

Read the script!

@AriannaAyers

Ай бұрын

Agreed! To slow the speed, go to the “Settings” icon in the upper right. Change the “Playback Speed” from Normal to 0.75. This will hit the sweet spot. Most of her other videos hit the spot, and are great.

@MSaucedo760

18 күн бұрын

​@AriannaAyers Was going to say the same thing.. Thank you

Why she always looking away from the main screen 📺

I understand Google said Spain says Spain is a country in nowhere 😂

@richmck007

2 ай бұрын

Google is American generated bull… Has no clue where culture is concerned. Best you do not pay much attention to Google

great information, but talking way too fast for my brain

Holy cow, girl! You talk like you’re trying to catch a bus. whew!

@onetexan1058

Ай бұрын

She sped it up so it will fit into a shortened amount of time. Slow the speed setting down so you can listen at your own pace. Other ppl like it fast.

Maybe you could speak just a little faster. I get bored waiting for the next word!

Wow. I wanted to like this video but you're talking so fast it's giving me a headache. Your good content is crushed under your frantic delivery.

Can you speak faster…😂😮?

@CarolFremel-my4hs

7 ай бұрын

She does speak a little too fast - I’m a bit dazed 😮 3:55

@uyanga169

3 ай бұрын

😆😆

Talking way too fast. Was good info! TY

Thanks for your sharing. Your speed of talking seems to fast like travel on a high speed train. Please slow down !!

Estafadores

A helpful tip…please SLOW DOWN your dialogue. I couldn’t watch all the way through, made me too anxious..

@hokleung2660

4 ай бұрын

Exactly, slow down a bit😅

@Kilayli

3 ай бұрын

you can change the playback speed in the video settings :) I watched it on 1.25x speed because I wanted to watch the video even faster LOL

@totallyrandom1126

3 ай бұрын

@@Kilayli I’m aware. I thought maybe some other people might feel the same. You like speed talkers but I find them stressful.. to each their own.

@cesf1323

3 ай бұрын

Agree

@user-ot3do2ut8e

2 ай бұрын

Chinese always in hurry.

Please slow it down😊. Most of us can’t listen to the speed you talk.

No se suscriban por favor está gente es una gran estafa.

You speak too fast 😅

@danceninja21

3 ай бұрын

You can always slow down the video speed if that helps

She is speaking a way too fast.

@BABYGIRL4U1

6 күн бұрын

Slow the video down or put subtitles. In the right hand corner of the video. That’s the great thing about KZread. I love that she talks fast and straight to the point no ranting it keeps you engaged. She covered alot for one place bare that in mind

Speaking sooooo fast😕

Please talk slowly.

@richmck007

6 ай бұрын

It’s SPEAK slowly. Not talk. An ability to do something. I agree she does speak quite quickly, however, there is a transcript which you can read whilst listening to her.

@BubbleGum-s5c

2 ай бұрын

@@richmck007 Thank you for your useless critique. The speed is WAY TOO fast! I won’t waste my time with her transcript.

@richmck007

2 ай бұрын

@@BubbleGum-s5c As you fail to understand after all this time, don’t even bother to reply! Seriously!?!?!

Bunch of patronizing, uninformed and misleading nonsense.

I suppose amateur videographers & “influencers” feel like their videos need flow and fillers. But nothing puts me off an otherwise useful KZread video more than stock footage of generic people or celebrities demonstrating referenced behaviors and/or grossly exaggerated reactions (often in slow motion). Beyond lame. Almost a dealbreaker.

Probably, this video would become a greater resource if words eg. "super" and "tonnes" are used less. I finally decided to stop watching this because those words make the information extremely subjective

Can i contact you?

There is a saying one is more richer(emotionally loved) in their own land im hispanic😊❤