Recently the TikToker Mikaela Testa shared her sincere point of view about Barcelona through this social network in a video. Although his perspective provoked mixed reactions, it is essential to explore what he said and consider the diverse opinions tourists may have of the City of Barcelona.
In fact, over the past few months there has been a trend on TikTok where influencers share their experiences in popular vacation destinations, but not exactly as shown in the edited photos.
One of the highlights of his video was his description of Barcelona. Mikaela commented on the amount of strenuous walking she and her friends had to do to reach their destinations.
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He also mentioned the sweltering heat and how they had to cool off by pouring water over themselves before entering. He also talked about some unpleasant incidents that occurred during his stay in Barcelona, such as the theft of his friends’ cell phones and how boring they found the place.
He also told people that if they traveled to Europe to “skip Barcelona”. “This place stinks and it’s horrible, it smells like urine,” she said.
These negative experiences, although unfortunate, can happen in any tourist destination and Barcelona is no exception.
Barcelona is a city known for its rich culture, stunning architecture, vibrant nightlife and beautiful beaches. Many travelers have enjoyed their stay in the city and have created positive memories, but others not so much.
Discovering the real Barcelona according to TikToker Mikaela Testa
Mikaela Testa posted this video on TikTok while in Italy, specifically on the island of Capri. In his video, Testa warned viewers not to be fooled by the appearance of vacation destinations they see on social media.
He expressed his opinion that many influencers edit and filter their photos to make them look more impressive than they really are. This is an important revelation in an era when social networks often create unrealistic expectations.
Testa mentioned that after three months of traveling with their friends, they were looking forward to returning home after the strong and unfortunate experiences they had in the Catalan capital during their extended vacation.
Beyond edited images
It is true that Barcelona, as is very common in big cities, has its challenges and problems, such as crime. Some comments on Testa’s video mentioned negative experiences related to theft and petty crime.
Security is one of the problems of the capital that has become the concern of government leaders and citizens. While it is not acceptable, it is best to take basic precautions and be careful to take care of your belongings and personal items in the same way as you would in any large city in the world.
