I know many of you prefer writing to video. Yet, I’ve always had a multidisciplinary approach to discourse and creative outlets. Call me a content creator if you want (although I’d rather you didn’t). Even before Substack attracted podcasts and videos, I had already posted my videos and articles. I didn’t have the time to keep it going, but I’m pretty sure I wouldn't have burned out if I started my travel series in 2024 instead of 2022.
I love writing, performing, interviewing people, and travelling. However, I loathe selecting short content, transcribing, posting material on various platforms, and all the shit Substack does for us now.
So, I’m posting a few of my old videos and using Substack’s new features to see if it makes a difference.
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In this episode, we set out to various neighbourhoods in Barcelona to explore gentrification. We also risk leaving our motorbike in La Mina—one of the most notorious neighbourhoods in Spain—to ask locals how the area has changed over the years.
Originally built as a housing project in the '60s for migrants from Andalucía and the Romani community, La Mina has become a symbol of urban neglect, crime, and a system that keeps people trapped. But what about the other neighbourhoods? Has gentrification helped the locals?
Let me know your thoughts.
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