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Un español viaja 15 días por Francia y lanza esta clara reflexión tras volver a…
A su vuelta a España, el hombre ha evidenciado las grandes diferencias con el país galo en cuanto a calidad de vida
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Traveler's Stark Contrast: Is Spain's Tourism Focus Leading to Poverty Compared to France?
A recent video by former travel influencer Víctor Gómez, known as @machbel, has sparked debate online by offering a candid comparison between Spain and France following his two-week trip. Gómez, upon re-entering Spain through the Basque Country, described the immediate impression as akin to arriving in Romania, citing older infrastructure, a prevalence of older vehicles, and crowded housing along highways. He highlighted that while supermarket and gas prices are comparable, or even slightly higher in France, the overall quality of life and salaries in France appear significantly superior. Gómez praised French cities like Rouen, Nantes, and Bordeaux for their beauty, cleanliness, and well-maintained public spaces, as well as the advanced appearance of manufacturing facilities even in rural areas like French Brittany. Gómez attributes Spain's perceived decline in quality of life to an over-reliance on tourism, drawing parallels to destinations like Thailand and Mexico's Mayan Riviera. He argues that this model leads to the impoverishment of the local population, who struggle with high costs while tourists enjoy cheap services. This perspective has ignited discussions among viewers regarding Spain's economic direction and its impact on its citizens.
