BETTER IN AUSTRALIA THAN SPAIN, 12 things I miss from Australia

[@joseibanez227]

International cuisine: I think the problem is that we have a distinctive cuisine and we are proud of our Mediterranean food so people kind of prefer to get local than try other cuisines. Spanish taste is very mild concerning spices as you might notice. Besides international restaurants are usually more expensive than the Spanish alternative. I like tea and I really get you, It’s difficult to get good tea in Spain specially in hotels and restaurants, they serve you roibos, green tea or camomile 🥵 Spaniards are native mammals, Don’t you have enough? 🤪

[@ElyceBehrsin]

Haha the last point of this made me laugh out loud. I think with the first point it's more that in Australia we have people from all over the world living and migrating there bringing their food and causes the ingredients to be grown or imported in bulk. I think people are always proud of their own food and thus want to share it and in Spain you have less of this. But it's also true you have a delicious cuisine in Spain too. I miss it when I'm away. Thanks for your comment. Glad there's another tea lover out there too 😃

[@foyorama]

No matter where or how well you live, if you are like me I have to travel and I do that often and yes I miss my home (Alaska) the snow, the mountains, the weather, shoveling the drive way etc..... but even in Alaska I had to travel and often to be happy......

[@zackgreen9216]

Next time you come back to phillip island, come to hotel I would love to ask loads of questions about spain. I'm also learning Spanish, the lockdowns here are tough.

[@anarodriguezrada474]

I'm from Madrid and I agree with absolutely everything you say! The fact that they sometimes refuse (it is illegal, btw) to give you tap water is so frustrating...

[@ElyceBehrsin]

Yeh I really don't get it. I must say they are worse about it in Germany though. They will always refuse.

[@IvanPompa-lr7iy]

I am Spanish, and I have a little comment. About the free water, if you come into a bar and order a "vaso de agua" (glass of water) instead of a "botella de agua" (bottled water), they have to, by law, give for free a glass of tap water which can be drank perfectly, at least in Madrid and the big cities. Depending on the place, probably they will even serve you a big glass with ice cubes

[@ElyceBehrsin]

Good tip! And in Madrid (not Barcelona) the water actually tastes delicious!

[@j_laskada]

There's an important reason why you can't get water for free and that's that in most of the cities of Spain, tap water it's not really pleasant to drink(most of the times smells or has a ton of things that are not meant to be there). It's up to you to drink it but ain't drinking it... Regarding connectivity, I agree with you. I've been living in the Netherlands for quite some years and almost everything happens online(burocracy, banking, etc..), I really liked that. I think this is a cultural thing and not per se because of the lack(or not) of good internet connection. People actually likes to do this sort of things in person, not online. Most of the people I know, don't trust technology or like to actually do that with a machine. Last but not least, about the "Asian" thing, I've seen this happening with South America and Spain. I'm also really annoyed by the fact that if we both speak Spanish, we are from the same country. It's hard for some people to understand that there's many countries that speak spanish and not all of them in South America. So, I guess is just by proximity. You know better about Asians, we know better about countries from South America that speak Spanish as well and are not spanish.

[@ElyceBehrsin]

Haha they should really improve water quality then. People shouldn't have to rely on plastic bottles of water for life. It's interesting what you mention about South America because a lot of Spanish also use that horrible derrogatory term for all south Americans and I have actually been surprised how little Spanish know about the region. I thought there would have more cultural overlap than you do. We actually have a big migrant population from Argentina and Uruguay in Australia too. I think people would more likely think Spanish were Mexican than south American. But not sure about other countries. But really my main iasue is the lack of cultural curiosity generally. Of course there are exceptions and as people like you move abroad and come back it'll change but it's a bit hard for someone from a multicultural society to handle some days 😋

[@foyorama]

Happy New Year. Have a good trip, I hope the fires will be under control when you get there....

[@ElyceBehrsin]

Happy new year to you too. I know it's awful what's happening isn't it. Thanks so much x

[@MVK123]

Customer service in Ireland is the best. Peoole are sooo nice and genuine, not fake. Also, you could eat half a loaf of bread and then decide you don't think it's as good as it should be, you can get a refund. Spanish people always tell me that people would take advantage if they did that in Spain

[@alejandromelgarejofrias6097]

Someone's feeling homesick today, huh? As for the water, try asking for "un vaso/una jarra de agua del grifo". It's awful, but nowadays they bring you bottled water by default. Just be bold and ask for free tap water. Besides, it's the moral thing to do.

[@ElyceBehrsin]

I wasn't really haha. I've been meaning to make the video for ages though so thought what better time. I shall try that thank you 😊

[@Souliban]

The point of Spain is every city is very from one each other. Maybe you should to try Madrid, Barcelona, ...you will love Valencia...And some of the Islands..

[@ElyceBehrsin]

I actually live in Barcelona now... :) I believe I would love Valencia x

[@FlamencoOz]

I can't disagree with any of these. I'll miss our beaches (aussie beaches are special and so many of them) and the Asian cuisine (it really is not good in Spain) the most when I leave for Spain I think. The "chino" thing is common across Latin America too, I try to correct people who do it (they still don't really care). I'll probably also miss the size of housing given I'll probably live in an apartment in Madrid and live in a house now. The coffee, it's been years since I had Spanish coffee so I'll take your word for it since I am a coffee snob as well but there do seem to be artisan coffee makers increasing in numbers in the bigger cities like Madrid.

[@asdfomfglol]

Curiously, I remember a Chinese girl saying the exact same thing about chinese food when I lived in the UK: "all chinese restaurants here suck balls, I've tried them all". Of course, I didn't live in London, I'm sure there are great restaurants there.

[@evakennedy3692]

So I'm packing tea and my korean sauces?! Great video, i noticed a few last time I was in Spain especially the different cuisines. I'll have to brush up on my International cooking. 😁

[@ElyceBehrsin]

Haha yes. I have a bag full of Australian Asian ingredients coming back to Spain with me haha. I still need to work on my international cooking skills...but they're getting better haha

[@evakennedy3692]

When i get there we'll have to organise an Australian/Asian dinner party!

[@ElyceBehrsin]

@@evakennedy3692 100%

[@CEIVE4EVER]

4:24 What? Just try to say "¿me puede dar un vaso de agua?" and that's all (if you are "tapeando" of having a beer in a bar). You will always have a glass of water if you just ask for it (at least nobody refuse to bring me water when I've asked for it).

[@ElyceBehrsin]

See I don't really just drink in bars so it's always at a table service situation. When we are allowed to roam wild and free again I will tell you how it goes 😘

[@CEIVE4EVER]

​@@ElyceBehrsinI hope it would be "más pronto que tarde" :)

[@ElyceBehrsin]

@@CEIVE4EVER yo tambien 🙃

[@fueifsumvzkh9253]

Is there more poverty in Australia or Spain

[@ElyceBehrsin]

In what sense? Homelessness?

[@fueifsumvzkh9253]

Elyce Behrsin Yeah, more like people not being able to afford basic needs etc.

[@ElyceBehrsin]

@@fueifsumvzkh9253 honestly compared to lots of other parts of the world you don't see much on either place. But I'm sure there would be statistics on it somewhere.

[@ortensiacm6847]

De acuerdo en todas excepto en la comida. Si hay algo que caracteriza a españa es la comida. Probablemente sea el lugar donde mejor se come del mundo y variedad por cultura. En australia mas bien seria cultura imported no propio (se que lo explicaste). :) De todos modos te entiendo, porque no has vivido ni en barcelona ni en madrid. :) Buen video.

[@ElyceBehrsin]

Hola!!! Gracias. Vale entiendo. Pero en Australia en un sitio pequeño como Philip island hay más comida international...pero entiendo 😄. Despues la cuarentena voy a llegar a Barcelona por un trabajo nuevo...estoy muy emocionada por la comida 😘. ¿Tienes consejos para mi?

[@ortensiacm6847]

@@ElyceBehrsin que no te vayas de españa nunca. Gracias por hablar bien de nuestro pais :)

[@ElyceBehrsin]

@@ortensiacm6847 😘 de nada!!! ¡Me encanta!

[@Antonioguitar15]

The most of the things you've said has nothing to do with Spain itself, but with other things that I think are external. This is good.

[@ElyceBehrsin]

Yeh that's totally right. Probably because I love most things about Spain 🥰

[@veronicasantamaria5159]

Yo soy de espein

[@fjrogon]

Una bella y simpática australiana...👍

[@fjrogon]

Que rapidez en contestar...😜 Espero que te sientas a gusto en mi país, en mi querida España. Salud y Feliz Año Nuevo...😘

[@ElyceBehrsin]

Muchas gracias. Igualmente :)

[@agedc9878]

Pienso que en los países con buenas cocinas, relevantes, variadas, muy identificadas culturalmente, muy locales, no suelen tener mucha variedad de cocinas (salvo ese tipo de cocina). La gente se centra en lo suyo, y en eso franceses, italianos y españoles somos muyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy nuestros. Puede que por eso tenemos una cocinas TAN buenas y no tan "internacionales" El "mundo anglosajón" presume de muchas cosas, pero lo que tiene que ver con cocina, la verdad que no hay mucho de donde sacar... De ahí la expansión de otras formas de culturas culinarias en países como Reino Unido, EEUU, Canadá, Australia, Nueva Zelanda, Sudáfrica... ¡Disfruta MUUUUCHO de tu regreso a casa, ver viejos amigos y familiares!

[@ElyceBehrsin]

Y hay mucha Gente de Todo El Mundo en australia, Canada, RU, EEUU...y la Gente coge la comida jaja. Gracias!!! Voy a 😘

[@TheGaztela]

Aquí en Santander tienes restaurantes marroquíes, italianos, peruanos, argentinos, chinos, japoneses, mexicanos y creo que hasta un coreano. También puedes pedir agua del grifo. Lógicamente esta es una ciudad pequeña, no es Melbourne. Y sí, los € son muy feos. A mi me gustan más las Kookaburra Silver Coins

[@navyryder]

It seems like there’s no water fountains anywhere in Spain, it’s like Spaniards don’t drink water that often, like camels! When one finds a water fountain in Spain it is filthy. You can find water fountains just about everywhere here in America like Banks, Supermarkets, Malls just about everywhere!!

[@Souliban]

Here in Spain too. Fountains in every park. And you can have free water at bars and restaurants.

[@lucywilson5668]

I think that depends on the city. In mine, maybe because it's a small city, there's one every 10 min and most of them are clean, especially the ones in nature

[@asdfomfglol]

There are plenty of them where I live in Spain. Maybe it's more of a thing in the South or South-east.

[@Jonatansimon]

you nailed about all asians are chinese here, jajaja

[@ElyceBehrsin]

I remember when I was talking about our Vietnamese friends and everyone was so confused about how I knew they weren't Chinese haha.

[@hieupham625]

@@ElyceBehrsin well it's because all Asians look alike since we all are descended from China Haha Haha Haha. I find your videos quiet interesting you should have more subscribers. I have some family members in Perth and I look forward to traveling there after the pandemic. And Elyce is it true that European women wear thong and ho topless on the beach?

[@itsvaleria]

Chino very common in Latin America but as a reverse Australians call me Mexican when I say I’m from South America I’m not Mexican! 🤣 I think it’s lazy talk!

[@ElyceBehrsin]

Not quite what I meant but I get your point. Mexico isn't even in South America which is another annoying thing Spanish say lol.

[@angelgarcia-yz1yy]

Drummers and chefs await you tomorrow in San Sebastian. kzbin.info/www/bejne/o3fMoYyHqMuGnrs

[@shinji900]

se parece un poco a la youtuber superholly

[@ElyceBehrsin]

Ah gracias! Me encanta superholly!

[@manuelfg2902]

Who mistreated my princess? Whooooo? Have i gotta go to Germany? 😡

[@AntonioSantos-um8fn]

Nothing stopping you from ordering tap water, vaso de agua

[@ElyceBehrsin]

I don't want to order it. I want a jug on the table and it atuomatically refilled throughout the meal haha I also don't want the strange looks when I do ask for it haha.

[@johndough5582]

@@ElyceBehrsin I think in Madrid is getting more and more common to ask for a jug of water. And yeah, technically you can ask for it anywhere, but it feels uncomfortable when nobody does it, especially if you're a foreigner

[@ElyceBehrsin]

@@johndough5582 it's official I need to move to Madrid next!

[@ncarnaiz]

For well known make up brands (Nars, Kiehls, and others) , international food, international ambient, you need t leave Cantabria and come to Madrid (Barcelona could be your second option) . You will find most of the things you're missing :) Enjoy your vacations down there

[@ElyceBehrsin]

Haha it's a step closer but not even close to what we have back home. You probably have to see it to believe it. I do always stock up on some things from the Asian grocers in these cities but it only tickles the itch if you get what u mean.

[@miquelororbia8392]

Como español que vive en Australia creo que tienes razón en bastante cosas, pero no estoy de acuerdo con la comida. La comida internacional en Australia es muy mala!! Excepto quizá la asiática, pero el resto es terrible. Siento deciros que no tenéis ni idea de cocina, ni siquiera en Melbourne y que hay una falta de gusto culinario palmaria. Tampoco estoy de acuerdo con eso de que tenéis más cultural awareness, a mi me han llegado a preguntar que si España es Europa y cosas así. Me parece que obviamente conocéis más del Sudeste asiático y Asia en general, pero en el resto andáis muy verdes. Un beso, me encanta tu canal.

[@ElyceBehrsin]

Jaja soy de Melbourne. Excepto la comida de españa hay buen Cocina de El Mundo. Pero es verdad la Gente en Australia no conoce nada sobre españa. Pero de otra parte de Europa sí. Especialmente Italia, grecia y El norte y Este. No se porque la Gente no tiene interes en españa 😪

[@diaboloo]

Demasiado guapa...🥺🥰

[@ElyceBehrsin]

Muchas gracias 😘

[@ddc2957]

I had a Spaniard yelling at me recently mocking Australia as a country with, “no history.” Spain is a country with no future. I think I know which one I’d choose to live in.

[@ElyceBehrsin]

It's also bullshit and super racist. 80,000 years of history is history. There's been humans in Australia longer than Britain. I can't even imagine what I'd say if someone said that to me