Black in Spain | Solo Travel as an Introvert in Barcelona!

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In this video, I'm talking about my experience as a Black solo traveler in Barcelona. I chat about beautiful, vibrant Spain, a popular destination for summer travel. But with its beauty comes its challenges. I give my honest opinion of the city from the lens of an introvert and dog mom.
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[@LocatingCozy]

I am literally doing my morning walk in Zaragoza right now and busted out laughing as you talked about the Guyanese man who talked too much!

[@AwkwardBlackNomad]

🤣🤣🤣 Ghanaian* A MESS

[@olayinkaoyo]

Great video. Frank was like, “Mom, I see it, I hear it, and I am not here for it; no.” 😘❤

[@AwkwardBlackNomad]

🤣🤣🤣 my poor babies lol thanks for watching!

[@khall4040]

I went this past June, I was on a Metatherian Cruise. Two days in Barcelona I must say i like it. I made sure i said i was Jamaican/American. People were nice, especially at my hotel. I want to visit Madrid n Saville❤❤🔥🔥

[@AwkwardBlackNomad]

So cool! Definitely loved Madrid. Thanks for watching! 🤓

[@DrCrystalHarris]

I really appreciated this video again as I prepare for my trip to Spain next month. I will be in Madrid, Barcelona, and Valencia for just under 3 months. I want to stay the longest outside of Barcelona (about 3 - 4 weeks). While I am an extrovert, I don't "party" and I love the beach vibe you described for mornings. THanks for sharing. I trust the perspective of those of us from the Exodus Summit community. I am almost fluent this time around, and I'm hopeful I can conversate with the local people.

[@AwkwardBlackNomad]

Enjoy your trip!! Valencia is a beautiful city, like a museum outdoors lol. You MUST try the black ink paella. I’m so happy the video helped and thanks for watching 🥹

[@xavierx2035]

I went to Spain and liked it. When I got to Southern Spain. They couldn't figure out where I was from, they kept asking if I was from Algeria. I had to explain I was black from the U.S.

[@AwkwardBlackNomad]

The “where are you REALLY from question” is always fun 🤦🏽‍♀️

[@belindawilliams4915]

Thank you for the video! 🫶🏾🫶🏾🫶🏾

[@AwkwardBlackNomad]

Hey girl hey! Thank you for watching!!

[@ZalinaW]

Love the fact you are a "dog mom" while traveling. I recently returned from Rome, Italy. I agree with you about visiting a place, it's hard to like because it is too touristy. I would have probably loved Rome better if I had stayed somewhere outside of Rome, where there wasn't so many people. Love this video!

[@AwkwardBlackNomad]

So true! Part of my journey was learning what kind of traveler I am. I’m CHILL so I don’t mind living outside of a big city where it’s a bit calmer. I can always ride in when I’m up for some excitement but yeah, staying there…ain’t for me lol Thanks for watching!! And the heads up! Rome is on my list

[@vickie3237]

Thank you❤❤❤❤❤

[@AwkwardBlackNomad]

You are so welcome 🤗 thank you for watching!!

[@justcam504]

let's geaux cousin!!!! love this for you.

[@AwkwardBlackNomad]

Thanks for watching cousin 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 we gotta link soon 🥹

[@pairofboxers1]

I've heard that Spain is not as dog friendly as some other countries.

[@AwkwardBlackNomad]

It was definitely very stressful for my dogs, but it could’ve just been our experience. I saw lots of happy, unleashed dogs but also heard many stories about dog fights/attacks in Barcelona from dog groomers, trainers, and owners

[@christinecleavest9099]

It is extremely dog friendly. In the highly tourist area you may find it too noisy.

[@SimplyNatG]

I love yall, I do, but this seems a little “we are going to steal your organs” ish😊.

[@AwkwardBlackNomad]

💀💀💀

[@teddydavis2339]

Why do most educated African American women describe themselves as introverts? Do they just like being alone with their dogs? You have a nice personality. It's a shame you don't share yourself.

[@AwkwardBlackNomad]

1. Race and education have very little impact on personality. It’s a culmination of environmental factors and genetic predispositions. In other words: not everybody is the same. Also a person can describe themselves however they choose. 2. I like my dogs. I actually got them while in a relationship. I also love my own company, as everyone should. 3. Thanks. 😊 I do. 🙃

[@olayinkaoyo]

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