Cuban Woman Shares Surprises of Moving from Spain to Miami: "That's Not a Thing Here"

A young Cuban woman currently residing in Miami sparked a wave of reactions on TikTok after posting a video discussing the stark differences she noticed after relocating from Spain to the United States. The video, shared under the username @danycblike_10, has garnered hundreds of comments.

In her video, Dany, as she is known on social media, touches on practical aspects of daily life, such as laundry, public transportation, and work schedules. "In Spain, we had a washer-dryer, but it never left the clothes completely dry, so we had to hang them out. Here in Miami, whether at home or at the laundromat, clothes come out dry and warm," she stated.

This remark triggered a flood of responses, with many people either disputing her experience or offering different perspectives from various regions of Spain. One user sarcastically commented, "You got the wrong appliance; you had a washer with a spin cycle, not a dryer," while another said, "I live there and have both a washer and a dryer. The clothes come out so dry they’re hot."

Several Spaniards and Cubans living in Europe joined the conversation. "You just didn’t buy a good dryer because you can find them in any store in Spain," noted another person. "There are laundromats here too; I take my winter blankets there," added someone else. Humorous comments also emerged, such as, "I think your dryer was broken, and you never realized it."

Dany further mentioned that she had to purchase a car in Miami due to the inadequate public transport, particularly in the Kendall area. "If you don’t have a car here, you face a lot of struggles. Public transportation in downtown Miami is better, but the schedules are lengthy, unlike in Spain, where it's more efficient."

Regarding food, she appreciated the abundance of tropical fruits and Cuban products in Miami, contrasting it with the more limited options she encountered in Spain. She also criticized the split work schedules in the Spanish hospitality industry, describing them as exhausting. "Here, we work straight through, and I see that as an advantage," she expressed.

The controversy continued in the comments: "I can't believe people talk about Spain as if it were the third world," one indignant user stated. "The food in Spain is much better, with fewer additives. In the U.S., everything is processed," wrote another. "The split schedule is horrible; it ruins the day. You leave at 4 and have to return at 7 to work until 11 pm," a woman remarked. "In the U.S., you have to pay even to get sick, while in Spain, healthcare is free if you contribute," added another.

Some comments defended the young woman: "She's just sharing her experience. Don't get so upset; it's not meant to offend," one user opined. Another supported her by saying, "What she says about clotheslines is true; in Europe, hanging clothes out to dry is still common."

Dany responded to several comments clarifying that her video reflects her personal perspective: "I’m not saying there are no dryers in Spain, but you still see a lot of clotheslines, something that doesn’t exist here in Miami." She also mentioned that although she enjoys her new life, she misses some aspects of Spain: "I have family there, and it was a beautiful chapter. Life is about stages, and I adapt to both places."

Beyond the debate, her video highlights the cultural contrasts many Cubans experience when they emigrate and must adjust to new ways of living. In this case, the discussion around appliances, transportation, or food opened a broader window into what it means to live abroad and build an identity between two worlds.