Avoid these 2 scams in Algeciras, Spain. Plus market tour!

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  • @TravelAddictGuy
    @TravelAddictGuy  3 роки тому +4

    Hi everyone, hope you are enjoying my latest video. This video was filmed before the new mask rules went into effect. Next Live chat will be this Sunday, July 11th at 6 p.m. Spain time. Hope to see you all there.

    • @TribalFusion
      @TribalFusion 3 роки тому

      I did think this was filmed pre unmasking outside lol.

    • @TravelAddictGuy
      @TravelAddictGuy  3 роки тому

      @@TribalFusion I'm sure most people do, but I always get a few comments. So hence the description.

    • @tonymontanascarface3869
      @tonymontanascarface3869 2 роки тому +1

      This is very great : for your invitation mister, north africans are not arabs , I speaking arabic languages arabisation begin much later!!! North africans are north africans genetecli speaking !! And you "THEA" is not arab!!!

    • @tonymontanascarface3869
      @tonymontanascarface3869 2 роки тому +1

      Please Respect my identity, this arabs really arabs living in : Bahreïn, Qatar, Saudia, Sultanat of Oman, Yémen , Koweït ,... North africa is not arabs !!

    • @TravelAddictGuy
      @TravelAddictGuy  2 роки тому +1

      @@tonymontanascarface3869 Don't you speak the Arabic language?

  • @AdventureElliot
    @AdventureElliot 3 роки тому +4

    Thanks for the advice.. Never heard of or seen that before. Also Algeciras looks a bit gritty and different than what we're used to but I like those places. Cheers to no masks now.

    • @TravelAddictGuy
      @TravelAddictGuy  3 роки тому +1

      Some parts of it for sure are a bit gritty, Mikko and I seem to find these spots. Cheers to that brother!😺🐱‍👤😎

    • @tilerman
      @tilerman 2 роки тому +2

      Hi, i travelled through Spain a few years back heading to Morocco. We stayed in Algeciras for a couple of days and to call it gritty is an understatement, trust me. At night in the port area actually felt dangerous with some real characters hanging around.

  • @davidwatts968
    @davidwatts968 3 роки тому +3

    Gracias Kerry,
    Unfortunately the scammers are everywhere. Always best to have the correct dinero.
    Buyer beware as there is always someone somewhere willing to take your money.
    Good video

    • @TravelAddictGuy
      @TravelAddictGuy  3 роки тому

      You are correct, always be on the lookout while traveling. Carry small bills, exact change if possible. No worries then, cheers!

  • @ManuelGarcia-yk6ze
    @ManuelGarcia-yk6ze 3 роки тому +2

    Ese mercado está ahí desde 1819 por cercanía al puerto. El edificio fue construido por el Ingeniero Torroja en estilo racionalista. Su obra comenzó en 1934 y finalizó en 1935. Es un edificio de interés cultural.

    • @TravelAddictGuy
      @TravelAddictGuy  3 роки тому

      Que interesante, muchos de los edificois en Espana tiene una historia. Gracias por compartir este.

  • @darioebhard1477
    @darioebhard1477 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks for the tips Kerry!

  • @RossBayCult
    @RossBayCult 3 роки тому +2

    Kerry. Can you put up a video with a 5 Likes and Dislikes of Spain and where you’re from in Michigan? I’m very curious to hear your thoughts on the pros and cons of where you have been. Thanks in advance Kerry. 🙏🏻

  • @KingChameleonsEye
    @KingChameleonsEye 3 роки тому +1

    thanks for the heads up. real events, we don't no need to sugar coat events nor lie... interesting

    • @TravelAddictGuy
      @TravelAddictGuy  3 роки тому +1

      You know me, I give it to the folks exactly the way it is. There were for sure a few scams going on here, maybe that's why you see less tourists. Be on the lookout guys.👀

    • @KingChameleonsEye
      @KingChameleonsEye 3 роки тому

      @@TravelAddictGuy yes, i think that table scam might have got me to be honest. appreciate the warning big time. .......

    • @TravelAddictGuy
      @TravelAddictGuy  3 роки тому +1

      @@KingChameleonsEye I handed him the money at first and then noticed something off, so he nearly got me. Which is rare.

    • @patrickbailey1249
      @patrickbailey1249 3 роки тому

      Be careful everywhere in Spain. My mom got her purse stolen off her chairback while sitting in a cafe in BCN by a man who approached our table, complemented how cute her 5 year old grandaughter was, made some small talk, all the while hiding his hands with a huge white scarf while snaching her purse. Sneaky bastard... we thought he was so nice.... WRONG . Nightmare scenario passport credit cards cash all gone! Spain great but please be careful out there.

    • @TravelAddictGuy
      @TravelAddictGuy  3 роки тому

      @@patrickbailey1249 That is just terrible, so sorry for your Mother to have that happen. This sounds just like the way they draw up the scams, hide their hands, distract you. Always keep cash and credit cards on your body, Better yet, locked up in the hotel safe. Thanks for sharing, so others won't get robbed.

  • @karenlogan2331
    @karenlogan2331 3 роки тому +1

    Kerry thank you for the update.its go information to have

    • @TravelAddictGuy
      @TravelAddictGuy  3 роки тому

      Glad it was helpful! Stay alert when traveling through here.

  • @paulcousins1371
    @paulcousins1371 3 роки тому +2

    Greetings Kerry nice informative vid, yes you must be careful when travelling and aware of cons, look forward to your livestream and ITALY⚽️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿✌🏼🍺📣🥁🐣🔊🥳🍻take care sir✌🏼

    • @TravelAddictGuy
      @TravelAddictGuy  3 роки тому

      Thanks mate, yes you should be on guard as a foreigner in most countries. Looking forward to the final, should be great!

  • @johnamilner9019
    @johnamilner9019 3 роки тому +1

    Hi Tag, no idea what those eggs were in the market, did you ask them what they were? Nice market with fresh products looked very nice, most markets have got one or two dodgy characters I'm afraid,enjoyed the video

    • @TravelAddictGuy
      @TravelAddictGuy  3 роки тому

      Hi John, I only had time to do a short video on my way to catch my ride back to Malaga. No I forgot to ask what they were. I had no issues at the market, it was at a cafe and Mikko's hostel. This is unusual for Spain, so be on guard in Algeciras.

  • @manuelfg2902
    @manuelfg2902 3 роки тому +3

    No sabia que en Algeciras habia tanto árabe!!! Nunca he estado alli.
    Un abrazo Kerry!!

    • @TravelAddictGuy
      @TravelAddictGuy  3 роки тому

      Gracias Manuel, todo de las esquinas de Espana son diferentes. Por eso, me gusta mucho. Saludos.👍😎

    • @desireerosaortega5931
      @desireerosaortega5931 2 роки тому

      En Algeciras convivimos con 126 nacionales distinta. Pero sobretodo árabes ya que estamos en paso del estrecho.

  • @Withnail1969
    @Withnail1969 3 роки тому +1

    Really interesting to see the Arabic influence on algericas, that tea sounds lovely.

    • @TravelAddictGuy
      @TravelAddictGuy  3 роки тому

      Yes, it is a strong influence indeed. The tea here is amazing.

    • @Xdxd012
      @Xdxd012 2 роки тому

      Even the name came from the old Arabic name “Al-jazera” which means the island in Arabic

  • @jameslarue4190
    @jameslarue4190 3 роки тому +2

    Be careful. YOu are well traveled so I know you can take care of yourself. See you in your next video.

    • @TravelAddictGuy
      @TravelAddictGuy  3 роки тому +1

      Thank you, anyone can get taken, that's why I make these videos. Don't carry, cash and valuables. That way they won't get much, if someone does get the better of you. Appreciate the support.✌😎

  • @deborahhart1940
    @deborahhart1940 3 роки тому

    When you are looking for change, be careful not to be short changed, a change as good as rest, good video.

    • @TravelAddictGuy
      @TravelAddictGuy  3 роки тому +1

      Yes, it often happens when traveling (by mistake) of course. I have gotten change before, looked at it and said I was short. The man had it in his hand like he forgot. Sure he did. Beware, good advice or better to make exact change.

  • @tom12878
    @tom12878 3 роки тому +1

    Muy bonito, gracias

    • @TravelAddictGuy
      @TravelAddictGuy  3 роки тому +1

      De nada, espero que tu puedes visita Algeciras un dia.

  • @c1p1moore
    @c1p1moore 3 роки тому +2

    They're 🦆 ducks eggs Kerry 👍🥚🍳

    • @TravelAddictGuy
      @TravelAddictGuy  3 роки тому

      I guess they are, that's the second person who said so. I had no idea that they are so big. Thanks Chris.

  • @NewLife2028
    @NewLife2028 Рік тому

    Kerry, would you please take a moment out and help me with a serious life quest? If you would, sir. I went to Málaga and because I didn´t know what I didn´t, I ended up nearly totally hating it. The prices are 8x higher than real Spain and 2x higher than Orlando Florida. That´s was too much to swallow for someone looking to relocate half the year. However, THE thing that just literally, physically made me sick was The English. I won´t be more specific than this but, my entire purpose for going to Spain was to hear and speak Spanish with Spaniards. Sorry for wasting time complaining but, it was for context and purpose. This place, Algeciras, found my eye about four videos ago and, I hear Spanish everywhere! Plus, the people seem so friendly. What is your overall opinion of Algeciras, despite the scam, which we found in Fuengirola just as well? Someone wanting Spanish only and Spain, with the weather? Algeciras? As far as ´theft´as some would see it, I'm compassionate about Spain´s current economy and simply would protect myself, so long as they don´t physically try to take my wallet like the two women did in Fuengirola.

    • @TravelAddictGuy
      @TravelAddictGuy  Рік тому +1

      Unfortunately Malaga has changed a lot since the pandemic. With foreigners flocking here to buy up land. Before that there were very few British, not they have discovered it and are going wild. That is one of the reasons that I left. But outisde of the historic center you can still find the real Malaga.

    • @NewLife2028
      @NewLife2028 Рік тому

      @@TravelAddictGuy Forigve the French but, that is truly fucking cool to know! That informs me of a lot and a lot about us. Thank you. It's important to not read into but, to ignore what is, is more foolish. Thank you for sharing this. I don´t hate any people but, I sincerely despise disrespect, arrogance and flippancy.

  • @iaincameron5513
    @iaincameron5513 3 роки тому +2

    Must be great not to breath out of your nose! Sadly I have to wear my mask over my nose.

    • @TravelAddictGuy
      @TravelAddictGuy  3 роки тому

      Hi Iain, I feel your pain, we had to wear these things for months. You still have to indoors.

  • @drdoolittle5724
    @drdoolittle5724 2 роки тому

    nice vid but remember you were in a part of Morocco once but now Spanish!

    • @TravelAddictGuy
      @TravelAddictGuy  2 роки тому

      It sure does have the feeling of a Moroccan city in some areas. Thank you Dr.👍😎

  • @AdventureElliot
    @AdventureElliot 3 роки тому

    Hahah this is a Moroccan girl!! HAHAHAHA

    • @TravelAddictGuy
      @TravelAddictGuy  3 роки тому

      Yea, the guy was trying to be funny, he didn't think I spoke Spanish very well.

    • @yavin8248
      @yavin8248 3 роки тому

      @@TravelAddictGuy Hey TAG!! He actually said "mariquita" , which is like "pussy" and means "gay". Yeah, just a joke. Greetings from Algeciras, i hope you enjoyed this place and i'm sad to hear you almost got scammed.

  • @pacmania1982
    @pacmania1982 2 роки тому

    Either wear your mask properly or don’t wear one at all.

    • @TravelAddictGuy
      @TravelAddictGuy  2 роки тому

      No one cares about masks anymore.

    • @pacmania1982
      @pacmania1982 2 роки тому

      @@TravelAddictGuy Then why do you have one on?

  • @andersblom6178
    @andersblom6178 3 роки тому

    That's why I always pay with Visa or Mastercard...

    • @TravelAddictGuy
      @TravelAddictGuy  3 роки тому +2

      That's a good idea, but some places won't take those, only cash.

    • @andersblom6178
      @andersblom6178 3 роки тому

      @@TravelAddictGuy Swish is another payment from a app connect to the bank... Coming to Spain soon 🤣

  • @bluesans1787
    @bluesans1787 3 роки тому

    Why are you wearing a mask when you don't have to outside ? I don't understand why people do in this heat.

    • @bluesans1787
      @bluesans1787 3 роки тому

      Sorry just saw you made this before the new rules on masks.

    • @TravelAddictGuy
      @TravelAddictGuy  3 роки тому

      No worries, filmed a month ago or so.

  • @mohzaki7493
    @mohzaki7493 3 роки тому

    Interesante

  • @hafidabenbouchta3490
    @hafidabenbouchta3490 2 роки тому

    Inchallah I'm coming to live herr inchallah Amin

  • @davidnelson3026
    @davidnelson3026 3 роки тому +1

    It is not Spain anymore . . .

    • @TravelAddictGuy
      @TravelAddictGuy  3 роки тому

      It is very different than most of Spain for sure.

  • @hughmcbeath5463
    @hughmcbeath5463 3 роки тому

    Duck 🐣🥚 eggs 🥚😋👌

    • @TravelAddictGuy
      @TravelAddictGuy  3 роки тому +1

      Those were duck eggs? , I think they were bigger than that. Looked like ostrich eggs almost, these were huge. But maybe you are right.

    • @hughmcbeath5463
      @hughmcbeath5463 3 роки тому

      @@TravelAddictGuy duck eggs are delicious 😋 tag take care son

    • @TravelAddictGuy
      @TravelAddictGuy  3 роки тому +1

      @@hughmcbeath5463 Can you make an omelet with one?😁

    • @hughmcbeath5463
      @hughmcbeath5463 3 роки тому

      @@TravelAddictGuy yes and put in some mature gratted cheese heat up first then put the heat down Sterling it continuously
      Until its fluffy you can do anything with eggs 🥚 hope this helps

    • @TravelAddictGuy
      @TravelAddictGuy  3 роки тому +1

      @@hughmcbeath5463 I should buy one next time and make a video. I love omelets. Thanks.

  • @georgehill6726
    @georgehill6726 3 роки тому +1

    Algeciras is not the most attractive town in Spain, to put it mildly.

    • @TravelAddictGuy
      @TravelAddictGuy  3 роки тому +1

      Hi George, I had a bit of the same feeling. But if you get a little away from the port, near the large Plaza, it's really nice there.

    • @georgehill6726
      @georgehill6726 3 роки тому

      @@TravelAddictGuy Good man. Keep on travelling. All the best.

    • @hetty43
      @hetty43 3 роки тому

      I used to think that too. In fact I was afraid to go there. Then a bloke I knew from Gibraltar told me it was a great market to buy meat and fruit. He told me it was perfectly safe. After that I went a few times and really enjoyed the ambiance of the market. Although I would not like to be knocking around there after dark.

    • @desireerosaortega5931
      @desireerosaortega5931 2 роки тому +1

      Eso es por que no a estado en sitio como el sendero de la garganta del capitán o en faro o as visto otras vista que tiene mi algeciras algeciras es preciosa y tiene mucha historia

    • @musavillarin6102
      @musavillarin6102 Рік тому

      @@TravelAddictGuy The surroundings of the market are safe ?

  • @MotoTouringWorldWide
    @MotoTouringWorldWide Рік тому

    You are wearing the annoying "useless" face diaper the whole time you talked. I could not enjoy the video. I tried but it was, even more, annoying when the face diaper hangs down over the chin, being even more useless other than a chin warmer. Sorry.

    • @TravelAddictGuy
      @TravelAddictGuy  Рік тому +1

      It was required by Spanish law when I made this video, otherwise a high fine could be imposed.

    • @MotoTouringWorldWide
      @MotoTouringWorldWide Рік тому

      @@TravelAddictGuy ,, we were in Spain, Austria and Gibraltar and Italy last year July and it was a wonderful sight to see less and less useless face diapers. ❤️🤙

    • @TravelAddictGuy
      @TravelAddictGuy  Рік тому +1

      @@MotoTouringWorldWide I hated wearing that thing.

  • @patrickbonney8082
    @patrickbonney8082 3 роки тому

    Get yourself over to Morocco, the people are the most friendly on earth, they are good honest people better than Andalucia in a lot of ways.

    • @TravelAddictGuy
      @TravelAddictGuy  3 роки тому

      It is an option, but might be hard to return right now.