Culture Shock & New Horizons: A New Yorker in Spain #0062
About this episode
Rob Solves America shares his journey from the Bronx to Barcelona, exploring cultural differences and personal insights.
In this episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Rob Solves America, and I have to admit, it was one of those rare "cold start" conversations that resonated deeply and just flowed naturally from the get-go! I came into this chat knowing little beyond his name, but Rob’s incredible story immediately ignited my native curiosity. Rob takes us on a fascinating personal journey, tracing his roots from growing up in the bustling Bronx, New York City (01:46) – an experience he candidly describes as shaping his self-reliance and understanding of cultural enclaves (02:53) – to his current life in the vibrant city of Barcelona, Catalonia. His observation that New Yorkers are "kind but not nice" (04:19) struck me as particularly insightful. We delve into the catalysts behind his move, which went beyond the astronomical cost of living, including a pivotal work opportunity for his wife that led them to embrace Europe (09:08). His first impressions of Barcelona were nothing short of surreal (33:06), revealing unexpected cultural quirks – from where eggs are stored to the spontaneous local approach to making plans. I was utterly captivated by his newfound obsession…
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