Uploaded November 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago

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When I took that super crowded bus from the Venetian Towers to Montjuïc Castle in Barcelona, someone looked at me and asked,

“Are you in pain?”

And I said, “No… I’m not in pain. I’m in Spain 😜🇪🇸”

I was in Barcelona for the @smartcityexpo — a crazy packed trip with barely any time to explore. But the few hours I carved out for a q

People often say “locals in Spain hate tourists.”

Honestly? I found the opposite — warmth, patience, and small acts of kindness everywhere.

Maybe it’s because I visited in the off-season, took time to listen, and didn’t disrupt their everyday rhythm.

Remember — citizens first, visitors second.

Travel gently, and the world opens up to you in ways no guidebook ever can. 🌍💛

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