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

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  • @pats3071
    @pats3071 8 місяців тому +3289

    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 8 місяців тому +45

      ur gonna get our man jumped

    • @angus4602
      @angus4602 8 місяців тому +104

      @@freya895nah spanios knows the bush manoeuvre

    • @poonoo87
      @poonoo87 8 місяців тому +31

      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 8 місяців тому

      @@freya895😂

    • @marks.p4589
      @marks.p4589 8 місяців тому

      brotha hahaha
      @@angus4602

  • @richukchur
    @richukchur 8 місяців тому +334

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

    • @kristinmary4025
      @kristinmary4025 8 місяців тому +3

      Oh, so not checking out his body 🎒

    • @larqy8828
      @larqy8828 2 місяці тому +8

      Fuck so true that make sense now aha

    • @ceeejay9112
      @ceeejay9112 2 місяці тому +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 27 днів тому

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

    • @kamelbulle
      @kamelbulle 5 днів тому

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

  • @CTR2740
    @CTR2740 7 місяців тому +577

    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 7 місяців тому +62

      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 7 місяців тому +16

      San Roque is way Harper than la Mina nowadays

    • @juanpablofernandezquevedo1575
      @juanpablofernandezquevedo1575 7 місяців тому +5

      Harder

    • @mikeh0901
      @mikeh0901 7 місяців тому +3

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

    • @vx8431
      @vx8431 7 місяців тому +1

      La Mina and Trinitat Nova be rough.

  • @AnasKhallouk
    @AnasKhallouk 6 місяців тому +143

    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 22 дні тому

      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 21 день тому +2

      @@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.

  • @aaronrowe34
    @aaronrowe34 8 місяців тому +1173

    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 8 місяців тому

      Smart cunt, good thinking.

    • @rhyshutchin5
      @rhyshutchin5 8 місяців тому +22

      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 8 місяців тому +38

      @@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 8 місяців тому +8

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

    • @valiantseven835
      @valiantseven835 8 місяців тому +6

      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.

  • @JamesWhitePhotography
    @JamesWhitePhotography 7 місяців тому +404

    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 6 місяців тому +4

      he only just started these episodes

    • @GarageSupra
      @GarageSupra 6 місяців тому

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

    • @dannypeters8126
      @dannypeters8126 5 місяців тому

      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 5 місяців тому

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

    • @xDASSLERx
      @xDASSLERx 4 місяці тому

      @@GarageSupra Vagrant is OG

  • @OhSixThree
    @OhSixThree 6 місяців тому +61

    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

  • @razor9930
    @razor9930 4 місяці тому +1

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

  • @rheeswatson9287
    @rheeswatson9287 8 місяців тому +803

    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 8 місяців тому +45

      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 8 місяців тому +7

      @@deezlilnuts exactly.

    • @Defensive_Wounds
      @Defensive_Wounds 8 місяців тому +4

      Couldn't have said it better myself!

    • @andrewyeah3143
      @andrewyeah3143 8 місяців тому +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 8 місяців тому +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

  • @latoyawalker5271
    @latoyawalker5271 8 місяців тому +96

    24:07 that lad pickpocketing was so smooth 🤣

    • @BarryHaird
      @BarryHaird 3 місяці тому +1

      was looking for the commment!
      so smooth

    • @mikeygrey9855
      @mikeygrey9855 3 місяці тому

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

    • @elliottfibadee3106
      @elliottfibadee3106 3 місяці тому +1

      No way

    • @richardfife8192
      @richardfife8192 3 місяці тому +1

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

    • @robertwhitfield5740
      @robertwhitfield5740 3 місяці тому

      Unreal there anit

  • @mellzyathome.9426
    @mellzyathome.9426 3 місяці тому +1

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

  • @lazycat-fl8fu
    @lazycat-fl8fu 7 місяців тому +237

    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 7 місяців тому +9

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

    • @Spartonification
      @Spartonification 7 місяців тому +7

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

    • @Sonarctica
      @Sonarctica 7 місяців тому +8

      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 6 місяців тому +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 6 місяців тому

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

  • @solomonjerram9452
    @solomonjerram9452 8 місяців тому +321

    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 8 місяців тому +18

      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 8 місяців тому +5

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

    • @vidgrod695
      @vidgrod695 7 місяців тому +13

      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 7 місяців тому

      ​@vidgrod695 thats Australians for u, judgemental low lifes

    • @vx8431
      @vx8431 7 місяців тому

      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

  • @loopooillohg
    @loopooillohg 8 місяців тому +123

    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 8 місяців тому +10

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

    • @JamezAdam
      @JamezAdam 8 місяців тому +3

      To enter some of the hoods 100% local contact needed

    • @matt_hayward
      @matt_hayward 8 місяців тому +3

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

    • @pete-ex7qt
      @pete-ex7qt 2 місяці тому

      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 22 дні тому

      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.

  • @efy5aru
    @efy5aru 6 місяців тому +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

  • @tysondog843
    @tysondog843 8 місяців тому +129

    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 8 місяців тому +1

      With ya

    • @timspiker
      @timspiker 8 місяців тому +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 8 місяців тому

      ​@@timspikeryou're a lie

    • @timspiker
      @timspiker 8 місяців тому +1

      @@Hoytash Why would I discredit a UA-camr 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 3 місяці тому

      @@timspikeryou changed your name to be woke lol stfu

  • @hist0ry0fplace
    @hist0ry0fplace 8 місяців тому +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.

  • @ritacraig5250
    @ritacraig5250 3 місяці тому

    Love what you are doing and showing us . Thanx👍

  • @marcandreasson87
    @marcandreasson87 3 місяці тому +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 8 місяців тому +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

  • @women-mw1uh
    @women-mw1uh 8 місяців тому +34

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

  • @laurab8626
    @laurab8626 7 місяців тому +37

    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 6 місяців тому +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 2 місяці тому +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 Місяць тому

      @@spartan963300between 500 and 800 years in the south.

  • @TheTrees4
    @TheTrees4 7 місяців тому

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

  • @RaciePSB
    @RaciePSB 8 місяців тому +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. ☺️❤️🌷

  • @krayxeez
    @krayxeez 8 місяців тому +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 8 місяців тому

      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 6 місяців тому

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

    • @krayxeez
      @krayxeez 6 місяців тому

      what? how@@GoatWithStick

    • @handlehaggler
      @handlehaggler 2 місяці тому

      @@GoatWithStickhow?

  • @johndelaney2957
    @johndelaney2957 7 місяців тому

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

  • @godiskungen27
    @godiskungen27 5 місяців тому +1

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

  • @aydinnn
    @aydinnn 8 місяців тому +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 8 місяців тому +13

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

  • @PhamVans
    @PhamVans 7 місяців тому

    Loving the authenticity, keep up the good work mate.

  • @matthewdietzen6708
    @matthewdietzen6708 6 місяців тому

    Thanks for making this. It's very useful.

  • @AGMeleven11
    @AGMeleven11 8 місяців тому +16

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

  • @otaku9004
    @otaku9004 8 місяців тому +176

    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 8 місяців тому +8

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

    • @1312Mork2
      @1312Mork2 7 місяців тому

      ​@@LHBH8yes

    • @avalondreaming1433
      @avalondreaming1433 7 місяців тому +6

      This is absolutely nothing. Come walk around LA. Lol

    • @dogwhistle8836
      @dogwhistle8836 7 місяців тому

      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 7 місяців тому +7

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

  • @frog68390
    @frog68390 7 місяців тому +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....✌👍

  • @Mariastarotjourneywithme
    @Mariastarotjourneywithme 21 день тому

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

  • @Stopimmigration
    @Stopimmigration 8 місяців тому +12

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

  • @Lachlan4
    @Lachlan4 8 місяців тому +187

    You should link up with Kurt Caz for some of the South American ghettos. His Spanish speaking and general knowledge of South America would really help the series out.

    • @1999NOZA
      @1999NOZA 8 місяців тому +16

      This is a stretch

    • @Lebaby
      @Lebaby 8 місяців тому +3

      @@1999NOZA why

    • @1999NOZA
      @1999NOZA 8 місяців тому +18

      Don't think a collab would benefit kurt all that much, given he has more than 10x the amount of followers. I also couldn't imagine them getting along all that well but that's just my guess.@@Lebaby

    • @aiden287
      @aiden287 8 місяців тому

      bro they would not get along, Kurt is self-centered wanker

    • @velocirshtr3756
      @velocirshtr3756 8 місяців тому +37

      @@1999NOZAI’d assume no chemistry. One guy seems like a “no nonsense” chill laidback guy and the other is a sex tourist.

  • @goggy6850
    @goggy6850 3 місяці тому

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

  • @AussieUrbanExploring
    @AussieUrbanExploring 5 місяців тому

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

  • @hazdee1297
    @hazdee1297 8 місяців тому +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 Місяць тому +1

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

  • @romeowolf721
    @romeowolf721 8 місяців тому +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

  • @worbradar
    @worbradar 7 місяців тому +2

    Really good content brother 👏🏽 I'm hooked

  • @thepostman9664
    @thepostman9664 2 місяці тому

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

  • @rjfoaese522
    @rjfoaese522 8 місяців тому +15

    Why I was full on nervous for him? 😅 Also did anyone translate that convo 47:46? just interested 😂 LessssOggg!

  • @garyrowlands2334
    @garyrowlands2334 8 місяців тому +66

    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 8 місяців тому +5

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

    • @planetg10
      @planetg10 8 місяців тому +6

      Calm down.. BFreeBrendan, be free..

    • @garyrowlands2334
      @garyrowlands2334 8 місяців тому +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 8 місяців тому +1

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

    • @shmuel_0677
      @shmuel_0677 8 місяців тому

      Translate at 47:59 surely hahaha

  • @gurdevlanda9157
    @gurdevlanda9157 3 місяці тому

    Fantastic video bro, really enjoyed it

  • @PROvidsTV
    @PROvidsTV 7 місяців тому +7

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

    • @Whatt787
      @Whatt787 2 місяці тому +1

      So much ugly graffitti in Barcelona

  • @SI-qp7cm
    @SI-qp7cm 8 місяців тому +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

  • @StewartCoates
    @StewartCoates 8 місяців тому +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 3 місяці тому

      Being genuine and relatable helps too

  • @frednurc4088
    @frednurc4088 7 місяців тому +2

    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.

  • @Matoakas
    @Matoakas 7 місяців тому

    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!

  • @ddsislife9358
    @ddsislife9358 8 місяців тому +3

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

  • @Lucas_1092
    @Lucas_1092 8 місяців тому +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!

  • @jasonjohnson1178
    @jasonjohnson1178 7 місяців тому

    Outstanding brother,top doco making well done sir

  • @uwu-pe6vc
    @uwu-pe6vc 8 місяців тому +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

  • @angeldust12
    @angeldust12 8 місяців тому +30

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

  • @RODALCO2007
    @RODALCO2007 7 місяців тому

    Great video. Excellent camera work and commentary.

  • @indigosleuth
    @indigosleuth 6 місяців тому

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

  • @salemallaf3569
    @salemallaf3569 8 місяців тому +8

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

  • @jeedub6142
    @jeedub6142 8 місяців тому +10

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

  • @user-df7rm5px4u
    @user-df7rm5px4u 3 місяці тому +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

  • @JalalMachou
    @JalalMachou 5 місяців тому

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

  • @romz1
    @romz1 8 місяців тому +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!

  • @xtripx4273
    @xtripx4273 8 місяців тому +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 6 місяців тому

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

  • @miggity_mac
    @miggity_mac 7 місяців тому +29

    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 8 днів тому

      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

  • @niftyjim8255
    @niftyjim8255 8 місяців тому +48

    This is what we’ve been waiting for Spanian! This is dope. Anyone trying to mug Spanian is gonna get a big surprise hahah

    • @nemohoes007
      @nemohoes007 8 місяців тому

      Like the guy in sydney

    • @jessbrand5079
      @jessbrand5079 8 місяців тому

      What are you talking about ? Got a link

    • @scottywilson68
      @scottywilson68 8 місяців тому +6

      Yeh it’s easy to say that but I think spanian is smarter than that, who knows what they have and they can out number very easy, I think he’s a lot smarter than that to just walk around thinking he’s untouchable highly doubt he would do that or have that in mind when he’s going to be doing this

    • @Haze_E1
      @Haze_E1 8 місяців тому +1

      pretty sure he would just give em what they want nothing worth being stabbed for

    • @MC-br2zq
      @MC-br2zq 8 місяців тому +2

      Being able to fight isn't much use when a gun gets pulled out..

  • @shannonbulmer8182
    @shannonbulmer8182 8 місяців тому +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

  • @jasonreid585
    @jasonreid585 3 місяці тому

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

  • @janiscakstins2846
    @janiscakstins2846 7 місяців тому +2

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

  • @firtythive
    @firtythive 8 місяців тому +23

    Been Barcelona many times, El Raval is not dangerous, it's just a very unlucky place for tourists who aren't street smart. I've been in some weird stair ways in buildings to buy weed etc, never had a problem. I've had friends who have been pickpocketed/robbed, but they were either drunk or dumb enough to put their bags down and not keep an eye out. These petty theives cover most of the center, however there is more around El Raval with it covering one of the main streets etc. Best thing to do is - Don't look like a tourist (advice for any country), and don't talk to randomers that approach you.

    • @streettravelxxi
      @streettravelxxi 8 місяців тому

      Facts a lot of times they pose as asking a question or selling something then they snatch ur shit

    • @firtythive
      @firtythive 8 місяців тому

      @@streettravelxxi It will be someone else who snatches your shit while they talk to you. It's organised crime with pickpockets. They're shady pussies basically, for the most part.

    • @neilmoore5387
      @neilmoore5387 8 місяців тому

      Standard pal.

  • @mysteriousoul
    @mysteriousoul 8 місяців тому +30

    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 2 місяці тому +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 7 днів тому

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

  • @jasperdiscovers
    @jasperdiscovers 7 місяців тому +64

    I lived in El Raval for 19 months and got harassed exactly 0 times. I am not saying it doesn't happen, I think it's just a way of presenting yourself and not drawing attention. Also, not looking like a tourist really helps. Leave that backpack at home, don't take out your phone in this area, don't wear happy Barcelona hats, shirts etc or carry / wear anything bought at a souvenir shop. Just like in any not-so-great neighborhood: don't be ignorant.

    • @onceitisover
      @onceitisover 6 місяців тому +1

      I think you get pickpocketed faster in main center of Barcelona, then at El Raval. I walked through El Raval never even thinking it was a 'dangerous' place

    • @g33335
      @g33335 4 місяці тому

      bro u can use ur phones and do what the fuck u want it’s not a favela 😂😂 1st world country

    • @m.h.4144
      @m.h.4144 4 місяці тому

      Barcelona just is one of the pickpocket Capitals of Europe (with Naples). And since it‘s so close to the center a lot of tourist especially the solo ones who mostly wander off they are easy to rob. It just seems like an poor area with a drug ploblem that just tryna make the easiest money available. Nothing too brutal

  • @arimasters1980
    @arimasters1980 7 місяців тому +3

    Amazing man, I grew up in a very bad neighbourhood and though it may seem like everybody is bad there are a lot of good people that would help you and locals help each others with their groceries and we consider ourselves brothers though we have different ethnical backgrounds.

  • @Sophhhie
    @Sophhhie 8 місяців тому +8

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

  • @rajpratap9429
    @rajpratap9429 8 місяців тому +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 UA-cam. Hope this Blows up. All the best!!

    • @timspiker
      @timspiker 8 місяців тому +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

  • @charliebowen182
    @charliebowen182 7 місяців тому

    This is one of my favourite UA-cam videos of the year 👍🏻

  • @chevybarboza
    @chevybarboza 7 місяців тому

    Your sense of humor and channel is dope

  • @isaac5amuel
    @isaac5amuel 8 місяців тому +78

    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 8 місяців тому +2

      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 8 місяців тому +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 8 місяців тому +1

      @@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.

  • @jeremiahdayal8646
    @jeremiahdayal8646 8 місяців тому +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

  • @Macomac
    @Macomac 7 місяців тому

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

  • @douglassenriquez423
    @douglassenriquez423 2 місяці тому

    Love 24:35 the beats in the back ground.... I keep catching myself paying more attention to the beat then the video sometime.... Lol

  • @georgeh7142
    @georgeh7142 8 місяців тому +136

    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 8 місяців тому +4

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

  • @BrettDavis-xz5sk
    @BrettDavis-xz5sk 7 місяців тому

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

  • @leruu7667
    @leruu7667 6 місяців тому

    Gotta love my Saturday morning breakfast watch💯👌🔥🔥🔥

  • @doyoutossandturnatnight7134
    @doyoutossandturnatnight7134 7 місяців тому +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

  • @WesleySnlpes
    @WesleySnlpes 8 місяців тому +5

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

  • @Souljacker7
    @Souljacker7 6 місяців тому +1

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

  • @enricodelalastra2707
    @enricodelalastra2707 3 місяці тому

    love the content bro! don't know if I want you or not to go to south america. if you ever do, just make sure to always have a local guide explaining you what you can't film. keep going brother!!

  • @annadynchxoke2466
    @annadynchxoke2466 8 місяців тому +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!

  • @Kmc2211
    @Kmc2211 8 місяців тому +6

    This was my first time watching your channel and I thoroughly enjoyed it.
    You are so funny!
    Just subscribed and will now binge-watch vids of yours. You have a great personality.

  • @AT-cc6yl
    @AT-cc6yl Місяць тому

    Quite nice, all alone adventures 🤩👊🏽👊🏽👊🏽

  • @KARREN-KRASS
    @KARREN-KRASS 7 місяців тому

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

  • @K8ohmy
    @K8ohmy 8 місяців тому +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 :)

  • @davidmarsalis1522
    @davidmarsalis1522 8 місяців тому +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 . 👍👍👍…

  • @jakendanniibradford6508
    @jakendanniibradford6508 7 місяців тому

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

  • @AnneLee-rw8ml
    @AnneLee-rw8ml 2 місяці тому

    I remember my sons telling me about you doing a vid on Campbelltown I’m 60 now and really enjoying your vids good work turning your life around

  • @BKRsport
    @BKRsport 8 місяців тому +2

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

  • @seadgalea7901
    @seadgalea7901 8 місяців тому +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