blacktsalagi
American expat in Spain
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About me
American
Lives in Barcelona
Speaks English, Spanish
Registration: 22 May 2011
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My expat journey
Barcelona, Spain
Prague, Czech Republic
Paris, France
La Havana, Cuba
Edmonton, Canada
Carolina and Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico
USA
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Your experience of culture shock in Spain by Christine
Hi, Living in a foreign country implies to discover its culture, to learn and master the cultural codes. How did you deal with that? Share with us your culture shock stories where you experienced a funny or awkward moment in Spain. What is ...
As someone who is now basically more a Spaniard than anything else, despite being born and raised in the UK, I'm surprised to see the biggest cultural shock mentioned here is cruelty to animals. Let me just be clear: we are not cruel to animals ... Read More
Your experience of culture shock in Spain by Christine
Hi, Living in a foreign country implies to discover its culture, to learn and master the cultural codes. How did you deal with that? Share with us your culture shock stories where you experienced a funny or awkward moment in Spain. What is ...
Thanks for clarifying and enlightening me! I suppose the hardest part would be the lack of legislation to protect animal rights or "rights" and the amount of complacency in the people about these behavior. Read More
Your experience of culture shock in Spain by Christine
Hi, Living in a foreign country implies to discover its culture, to learn and master the cultural codes. How did you deal with that? Share with us your culture shock stories where you experienced a funny or awkward moment in Spain. What is ...
I am living the same experience and I must say that It has been the biggest cultural shock for me. In Spain animals are mistreated in horrific ways. For an animal lover like me, life in Spain has become quite difficult, so much that I have decided ... Read More
Racism in Barcelona. by EdMontreal
I normally prefer posting things that are positive, but unfortunately this one is not one of those. As I explained, I am Canadian/Mexican. If you see my picture you will understand what I am talking about. Anyway, since I am in Spain I have received ...
This has been a very interesting thread to read and it has given me some insight as to what to expect when I live in Catalonia later on this year. It's so sad to read about the nasty experiences in this thread and my sympathy goes out to all ... Read More
Racism in Barcelona. by EdMontreal
I normally prefer posting things that are positive, but unfortunately this one is not one of those. As I explained, I am Canadian/Mexican. If you see my picture you will understand what I am talking about. Anyway, since I am in Spain I have received ...
Bazrez - Your anecdote was great! Thanks for sharing. Where are the brakes? This has turned into a "finger pointing" party. People, to sum up an entire group of people with basic adjectives is the basis of racism, sexism, etc... and it spirals ... Read More
Racism in Barcelona. by EdMontreal
I normally prefer posting things that are positive, but unfortunately this one is not one of those. As I explained, I am Canadian/Mexican. If you see my picture you will understand what I am talking about. Anyway, since I am in Spain I have received ...
Jaime - You seem to be rather cultured. Your comments come off a bit delusional (respectfully though). I don't know what your personal background is with "racism" / "discrimination", travel, living abroad BUT you seem to NOT be convinced that Ed's ... Read More
Racism in Barcelona. by EdMontreal
I normally prefer posting things that are positive, but unfortunately this one is not one of those. As I explained, I am Canadian/Mexican. If you see my picture you will understand what I am talking about. Anyway, since I am in Spain I have received ...
This post began in 2010 and yet today, is still being added to. It's nice to see that people aren't trying to avoid the subject of racism. As well, people of many nationalities / "races" / ethnicities have contributed. To me this continues to ... Read More
Monthly Expat blog meet-up. FRIDAY APRIL 27 by NRGreer
Hello everyone. Time for the monthly meet-up for regulars and new-comers. Friday 27 April 9.00pm Opera Cafe (bar) opposite the opera house on La Ramblas. near Metro Liceu. cafeoperabcn.com We will use an upstairs room if they are open. If ...
I just realized that I'm supposed to be at the Opera Bar for the Expat meet up and I just got off work.... Sorry I missed meeting everyone. :-( Next time I guess.... Have a ball!!! Read More
Monthly Expat blog meet-up. FRIDAY APRIL 27 by NRGreer
Hello everyone. Time for the monthly meet-up for regulars and new-comers. Friday 27 April 9.00pm Opera Cafe (bar) opposite the opera house on La Ramblas. near Metro Liceu. cafeoperabcn.com We will use an upstairs room if they are open. If ...
Sounds like fun. I'll be there.:P Read More
SELLING MY STUFF MOVING BACK TO BLIGHTY by diddly6969
If you are interested let me know
Hi there, I'd love to know what you have left and would this be the best way to contact you? Congratulations on your move and THanks!! Read More
Just moved to Barcelona by mariposabelle
Hi I just moved to Barcelona from NYC to be with my Catalan boyfriend. I would like to meet new friends and also other artists/musicians. I am a singer/songwriter/pianist - and want to collaborate and find great places to meet other musicians. So ...
Hey there, 1- Transformers can be challenging to come by. Corte Ingles has them at ok prices. Most other electronic shops should have them. NOT the "cutre" ones with all of the phones, sony TVs and such. The "real" electronic shops with bulbs, ... Read More
Just moved to Barcelona by mariposabelle
Hi I just moved to Barcelona from NYC to be with my Catalan boyfriend. I would like to meet new friends and also other artists/musicians. I am a singer/songwriter/pianist - and want to collaborate and find great places to meet other musicians. So ...
LOL!!! You're very welcome. Glad something I said helped. :-) Great questions..... answers coming soon! One Read More
Just moved to Barcelona by mariposabelle
Hi I just moved to Barcelona from NYC to be with my Catalan boyfriend. I would like to meet new friends and also other artists/musicians. I am a singer/songwriter/pianist - and want to collaborate and find great places to meet other musicians. So ...
First of all, welcome and congratulations on making such a move. To few americans actually do it, so, great job! Don't know if you've ever lived in another country before but be patient with yourself聟. Give yourself at least 2-5 years to fully ... Read More
Expat blog party - 28/04 by JPope
-- UPDATE 28/04 -- So, the plan is to meet tonight: Thurs 28/04 at 21:00 at La Whiskeria, and the address is c/ Sitges 3. Placa Catalunya is the closest metro stop and it is less than 5 minutes walk away. ---------------- We had some ...
I'm bummed I missed this... :-( I'm so in for the next one!! One Read More
Racism in Barcelona. by EdMontreal
I normally prefer posting things that are positive, but unfortunately this one is not one of those. As I explained, I am Canadian/Mexican. If you see my picture you will understand what I am talking about. Anyway, since I am in Spain I have received ...
There are some really well-thought out comments on this thread. It's been a pleasure reading them. For the record, and only in my opinion, all people have every right to speak out on this subject. No matter how far we feel that we might be from the ... Read More