On behalf of all Germans: I would gladly like to announce that we really, really appreciate your videos and the love you show for our country and at this point I think that you should have all right to officially call yourself German and European. What you've done this past year is, without a doubt, a prime example of how to successfully integrate yourself into another culture. I mean that with all sincerity, well done.

I moved from Los Angeles to Germany and lived in the country for ten years.This is a very accurate depiction of the country.Those years were by far the best years of my life.

As Ukrainian living in Germany I would like to thank you from the bottom of my heart for your help and support to Ukraine 🇺🇦 🇺🇸It is so kind of you to take in a family of FOUR!!! People you have never met before, people who are probably traumatised and don’t always speak your language. You guys are amazing for helping 💛💙 Thank you!!! Слава Україні!

I love your perspective on Germany. That shows me the things we should be more grateful we have here in Germany! Thank you!

What a heartwarming video. As a German, I am happy that you can fulfill your dreams here in our indeed beautiful and safe country. It's an honor to have you here! 💜

It's so great to have you with us here in Germany! Your list might be an eye opener for some Germans as well, as we sometimes tend to be more on the pessimistic and dissatisfied side of live. Hopefully, Putin will not ruin, what we built up in Europe.

Germany is lucky to have you ! ❤

This video is like a love letter to Germany.... Thank you.... And thank you for giving shelter to a family from Ukraine. That will be another experience for you and your children that helps to understand the world and another culture. Unfortunately, the circumstances are not more joyful.

I am also very happy for the German education system and the flexibility. After my realschule I didn't want to continue with Gymnasium and I only knew that I wanted to do sth with chemistry. That's why I did a vocational training (Ausbildung) as a chemical lab technician. Then I found a solid job with good money. However, in that time getting more mature, I figured out that I would be more happy with higher education. I quit my job, went to Gymnasium to get my university entrance certificate and now I have a PhD in chemistry. My sister had a similar career path. She started a Ausildung as a bank clerk. In her second year she figured out she didn't like it that much but finished anyway and afterwards she went to university to study construction management. So she ended up in a totally different occupational field. But her previous vocational training is still a solid skill which is a big bonus in job applications and interviews. Unfortunaltely, in the last decade the vocational training in Germany lost a little bit of reputation, more and more students try to enter universities and in some fields there is a lack of candidates for open positions (Ausbildungsplätze). Honestly, I think a Ausbildung is an equally good career path, considering you are still able to move up in the career ladder, especially in fields where skills matter and not just theory. Secondly, some people need more time to get more mature and know what they want. An Ausbildung is a perfect way to get first hands-on experience and is more practical from the beginning. Thirdly, it feels increadibly more comfortable to aim for higher education, but always know that - even if you fail or quit university - you can fall back on your previous qualification (Ausbildungsabschluss) and still find a job and be able to make a living. I'm sure your kids will make the right choice and be happy no matter if Ausbildung or Hochschule. And if they are not happy anymore, a new door and career opportunity will open. All the best!

I as a kraut who is used to the german "complaining about everything, but on a high level" culture feel truely honored for the reasons you have choosen germany for your future live. You did cut off your local roots, leaved your US familiy and friends, and moved to germany to give your kids a better start for their live? Honor to you! Your family is an enrichement for germany and europe!

We Germans might complain about everything and forget the good things we have. Thanks to your reminder by telling how bad things can be in other countries. BTW: if you love novels set in the Alps, I would recommend "Heidi" by Johanna Spyri, one of the well-known children book in the world, and the film adaption by Alain Gsporner, pubilshed in 2015.

what you've done not just for yourselves but for your children is invaluable they will be completely different little humans because of it, its a great way to live and to have your mind shaped

After I arrived in Austria 40+ years ago, and began to learn German and we started planning a family, I realized that it was a better idea to stay here than to move back (NYC area) . An uncle of DH said to me: "with your qualifications, and when you learn even more German, you have a better chance in this little pond as a medium fish, than as a little fish in a huge pond over there". "Besides," he continued: "here you have a great big family that has your best interests at heart all nearby; over there, as you tell me, they are spread all over the country." I was convinced.😄

Don’t be afraid of loosing healthcare system in Germany. It was founded nearly 150 years ago and still works. It has issues but in total we do good.

What an awesome start to this beautiful Sunday, with one of your videos! Great to watch it and especially with all the details, simply perfect 👍🏻!!! And by the way I would like to congratulate you for the courage to welcome a Ukrainian family in your life in this really dark time for them. Much, Much respect for That 👏🏻👏🏻you are a true rolemodel, ihr seid ein wahres Vorbild !! Beste Grüße aus Köln 🤙🏻🤙🏻😃😃

Was für wundervolle Worte und Komplimente für Germany. Dankeschön :-)

I have great respect that you gave a Ukrainian refugee family a safe haven! These people need protection and support now at a time when everything they had has been lost to Russian aggression.👍

I'm from the uk and totally agree, it's an unforgivable crime to skip the queue.... Unless they open a new till, then it's every man woman and child for themselves! The rationale being, there is no queue to skip yet, its like a free chance to get to the front guilt free. Have you noticed the ripples and frantic calculation that happen when they get even a whisper that the extra till might open? Everyone starts to slowly edge closer to get in the best position when they shout "next". 🤣🤣🤣

It's such a pleasure to follow your channel. This time I wanted to shout out loud to all those grumpy, discontented fellow Germans who are complaining permanently about their life here. From time to time it is necessary to step back and have a look from a different perspective to appreciate what we have. Thank you so much.

A great video! I couldn‘t agree with you more. I have never regretted my choice to move to Germany and become a German citizen (many in my family and circle of friends back in the US still don‘t understand how I could have given up that „precious“ citizenship). The system here is not perfect but when you compare it to the US, it is much fairer and just more „human“, if that makes sense … it is a system built for your regular jo schmo and not for the privileged. Yes, there are inequalities built into the German system but they are a far cry from those in the US. The US, as far as I can tell, is just an exploitative system. It will take a lot to change it and I fear it will get worse before it gets better. Your points about the dual educational system were right on the money. Had I grown up in Germany, I would have been a carpenter instead of majoring in poli sci and then trying to figure out how to make a career out of that (had no interest in law, which is the usual next step). There should be no shame in choosing any career path forward, regardless. We americans like to sing praises about our „classless“ social system but that is just not true. If you ask me, a plumber or a baker or a carpenter has MORE job security than someone with a poli sci degree in some job at some investment bank (speaking from experience here). Think about it. You ARE basically your skillset and can take those skills wherever you go. With a Meisterbrief, you can set up shop anywhere and train the next generation. And, how great is it that you can test things out here? If you find you don‘t like doing the work of a carpenter, you can switch gears, learn - and try out - some other trade. OK, at some point you do have to choose ;-) but there is tremendous flexibility built into the system. I believe that is something that the Germans have difficulty seeing but those of us coming from the outside can appreciate it. The work life balance - and consume-terror-free Sundays - are also so key. As you mentioned, there is this zero-sum competitive game in the US … actively stoked by (some) employers. It exists here, too, but it isn‘t prevalent in society. It is OK to take vacation. It is OK to take Mutterschutz. It is almost like it is OK to be replaceable only because no firm should be so dependent on any one employee. I could go on and on singing the praises of Germany and of your video. Isn‘t it nice that a place like Germany exists and welcomed us in? ❤️

It's quite interesting to hear about these cultural differences from "foreigners". For me as a native German things felt quite gloomy here over the past few years. You changed my perspective about that. Thanks 🙂

That is so awesome to know that you intended this to be a permanent move! At first I had assumed it was only temporary for a few years for work and or professional reasons. Thank you for giving Germany such a high rating and all the good reasons to live there! You are such a lovely family!! ❤❤

Hi my friends from abroad 🙋‍♂! Your todays video was the biggest DECLARATION OF LOVE to Europe and especially to Germany, I`ve ever heard from you. I`m glad to hear , how confident and safe you feel, living in our marvellous country. I hope, this will go on, as long as you will stay with us 👍👍👍 !

A lot of Germans always complaining about their life here in Germany and it feels so good to get a look from the outside and listen to you telling how good life here is if you compare it to a lot of other places. We can make Germany a better place for sure, but it's not as bad as a lot of Germans think it is. Thank you!

Everything you say brings on nostalgia for me. Back in the a 1960s and 70s we lived in Germany for over sixteen years but had to leave because German laws wouldn’t give long term visas. We came to the U.S. That changed after we left. Now , as old people, I suspect they wouldn’t want us. But we made great friends there and do not miss a chance to visit them whenever we can.

As an American woman who moved to Germany from California when she was 38 because her partner was/is German, I can only celebrate your understanding of the virtues of living in a confusing and challenging environment because of your comprehensive understanding of the ultimate health this radical change in your adult experiences would insure the best for your children. And, of course, ultimately the best for the two of you. I was 38 then. I am 73 now. I was never blessed with children, but I can assure you, you have made the very best possible beginnings for your children’s lives.

Been watching your channel for a while now , I'm not German I'm Scottish but love Germany and where you are in Bavaria is just beautiful. It's been lovley watching you adjust to your new home and seeing how well you are all getting on .

I find it so interesting that for a lot of us in my generation (I was born in the 90s) moving to the US was kind of something one aspired to or at least daydreamed about at 14-16. However, now that I am in my mid-20s I already see how I only can imagine working or living in the US for some years but certainly would want to be back in Europe by the time I think about having a family at the latest. Also fun fact, when you were talking about how you don't need another car for some years as a family, I was thinking about how your kids, even with a driver's licence might not have the need for their own car. Neither my brother nor I nor any of our peers has their own car although we are in our twenties already, we all live in cities and as university students there is just no need for it. Only my cousin who lives more in the Bavarian countryside has a car, but again he really has a need for it.

Was für eine wunderbare Liebeserklärung an Europa. Thanks, You made my day.

That you welcomes a family fleeing from war, makes me love you even more! Thank you for stepping up for people in need! #goodkarma

Really good idea to not wait for retirement to experience the things you want! My inlaws had so many plans and things they wanted to do once they were both retired. Well, he's already been unable to work due to an accident for quite a while and officially retired now for two years. She retired febuary of last year. And well, he has really early onset dementia and basically all those dreams and plans they had talked about have gone down the drain. So, long story short, always better, if you can, to experience and live life to the fullest here and now. You never know what the future holds...

You highlight some excellent reasons to move to Germany. Thank you for another informative and well-developed video. I have lived in Germany for almost four years and could not imagine going back to the US. The Healthcare system alone is a big issue for me since I suffer from Hashimoto's Disease. We live in the Upper Harz in a small village. Life here in Germany is definitely better.

You have recognized this very well. One of the few unregulated situations in Germany is when another checkout opens in a grocery store. There, everyone wants to be the first.

A couple of points: 1. I love what Kevin is wearing, it light enough to wear in the house, yet warm enough to check the mailbox or bring out the trash. 2. Regarding the vocational training there are only two downsides in my mind. The first is the lack of recognition in other (especially non-EU) countries and second the increase in demand in some jobs to have a college degree. I heard a couple of people in the US saying they make a decent living in the HVAC sector without going to college and earning more than a lot of college graduates (who in addition have to pay back their student loans) so maybe there is a trend going towards good jobs without needing a college education. A couple of years some states had programs on a trial basis like the German vocational training system (Senator Bernie Sanders seemed to be a huge supporter) but I don't know if they are still active. 3. Regarding the opportunities for mothers through paid maternity leave, a huge factor is also that in Germany a lot of people stay in the same company for a long time so it is in the companies own interest to provide it, especially since it is financially supported by the government. So, in short, Ella can basically become a barbarian-princess-lumberjack (Well, in the wides sense. Or, just for Kevin: She can easily multiclass here!) with children if she wants it. 4. I agree with the advantage of the geographical location of Germany, especially for people who love to travel or are open to work or study in other countries (and still have the opportunity to visit family in Germany on the weekends including an overnight stay). 5. I always wonder why I hear some Americans say that you have to wait long for a doctors appointment (pre-pandemic) in societies with socialized healthcare systems, that usually is only the case for non-emergencies that still involve a specialist and even then there is a hotline where you can get an appointment in 4-5 weeks maximum, you just have to get a "Überweisung" from your "Hausarzt" with a special code on it. The downside for this is just that you can't choose your doctor and that a lot of Germans do not know about it. 6. There a still a lot of things that Germans complain about, but most are just inconveniences that you can plan ahead for, like weather not ideal or public transportation being late/off-schedule (but still more punctual than most other countries). For example when I was at University we had to pay the "Semesterbeitrag" and I struggled with it while people from the US would have laughed it off for being only 500 Euro. Keep doing what you are doing, I really enjoy your videos from the perspective of people with (4) children (and a cat and a hamster), which is different to the others I watch (Where I occasionally see Sara in the comments, lol).

Alltid lika intressant, roligt och givande vlog. Travel and learning new languages widens our perspective and increases our tolerance. Thank you for sharing

Good to hear, that you found a good place for your family for living.

The Thing with kids independance is really true. I travelled through Berlin alone at the age of 10. Obviously not at night, but beeing able to just hop on a train, and visit your friend in a different suburb, was a nice perk during my childhood.

Thank you for helping Ukranian refugees. It's great to find out that you are doing this

Great video guys, I really enjoyed it.

So very interesting ! Thanks for sharing your insights.

It's simply amazing what you've been doing and achieving since you came here. I admire your energy and good spirits and openmindedness. And your last example of international solidarity brings a tear to my eyes. I believe we can be proud to have you here among us. All the best to you all!

I have an interview for a PhD program in Berlin on Thursday. It's mathematically a bit more advanced than my comfort zone, but it would be a dream come true if I get it. I grew up near and live in Chicago, and one of our neighborhoods has a homicide rate of ~200 (compared to ~5 in the US and ~1 in Germany), and I really want to get out of here, especially because I don't see anything changing. I spent time in Paris and Oxford, and I fell in love with Europe, its people and their joie de vivre, and the PUBLIC TRANSIT (and everything else you pointed out that were spot on). Hope to join the US immigrant group in Germany (or some neighboring country) soon!!!

Hi guys, thank you again for all the great videos you have shared with us this past year and all the food for thought that has come with them. I really hope you and the family that you have welcomed into your lives now are doing well. Please make sure you take all the help that can be offered, even outside of donations from people in the community. There are a lot of things on offer that might help, not only with money and material things but with counselling, psychological support etc.. At times it can be a bit tedious to find them if you are not sure what is out there and what to ask for, but persistence and taking advice from the community will help with that a great deal. Sending hugs from the north =)

such good aspects -- thank you . loved listening to you

you guys are just so wholesome ... so glad to have people like you choosing to live in Germany

My husband is from a military family and was raised in France/Germany as a child in the late 70s. He always talks about how safe and family oriented Germany was. He graduated high school in Bitburg Germany. We both lived in UK for a number of years and agree that for a family, the U.S. school issues contribute to families looking for safe alternatives, which include overseas, home schooling, etc. It’s a privilege, but an option that people are taking.

Amazing video, great points that I think I’ll agree on as well, if we can seize the day to make it happen also!

What a great video! It really leaves me almost a bit teary about all those beautiful things you mentioned about my homecountry that I just take for granted.... Good reason to think about it every now and then.... I can understand all your mentioned points very well. It is so nice to hear strangers speaking so well of Germany because sometimes it seems that everyone ist just complaining on and on.... You give us the reasons why we should be much more thankful! I love your videos and hope you will go on showing many more - thanks a lot!

Thank you so much for this video! There is one thing you forgot to mention: We Germans are also pretty good at complaining about things that do NOT work. 😉 Your video was perfect to reflect a little. Even if we keep on complaining about our health care system (for example) it is still better than in many other countries. I also want to say (even though I did write this before in another comment) that you are such a wonderful family with open hearts and open minds. Everyone can be thankful to be inspired by you. 🤗 Thank you, thank you, thank you! 🙂

Hi Sarah, hi Kevin. It is good to here the things we have and enjoy while living in Germany. You should always be aware of how good we have it here! I like it every time when you post a new video. Always an honour to have you here in Germany 🙂

I am a german, living in Munich - thanks for the video - it made me feel very grateful for the things you mentioned, sometimes one takes it for granted...

Happy to hear that you guys are happy here. Actually even after one of your early videos I had the feeling you’ll like it enough to stay, which I was hoping for. Thanks for sharing your happy and funny videos with us. I’m always looking forward to seeing them.

About the second cashier opening: Well, the line at the first cashier is its own entity. Once a second cashier opens up, that line does not translate over, so first come, first serve. Hence all the rushing to establish a new line with a maybe better position at the other register :D

You guys are just a rolemodel for how to integrated successfully. You are Proud to be who you are nur you also Accept the German ways. Taking a family from Ukraine in to your home and share it with this family is just heartwarminng and truly humanitarian. This family will never forget who Lent a helping hand in times of need. And in love the fact that nearly the complete world increases what Putin has to pay for starting this war. I truly love and Respekt your family for just being you and authentic. Thank you very much.

You guys are really cute and an inspiration. Thank you for sharing you experiences and views on germany. Been living here all my life and i realise, i got blind for some of the things you have mentioned about living here. It is indeed a privilege. Wishing you a great time in munich! Best of luck for your future!

This was another fun one to watch 🥳 Your videos are not just informative but also funny 🤩

How do you feel about doing a vlog about a typical day in your life in Germany (either from your own perspective or in general about your family)? I would be very interested in that. Pretty sure I'd watch it over and over again to get the warm and happy energy you and your lifestyle spread. Love what you do, keep it up :)

It's amazing to see how much you and your family are enjoying to live here in Germany. Particularly in view of the fact that you've chosen a quite difficult time for such a move, and also that doing so with four kids (and a cat!) is certainly an extra adventureous challenge. From the depth of my heart welcome and best wishes for you.

35:47 oh the "Sound of Music" shot. Chilkdren running down the meadow. Nice ;-)

Love to hear this. I lived in West Berlin for 3 years before the wall came down. Love it. Greece was the only country visited that I said I would live there. Loved everything about it. Good luck and will try to catch your KZfaq videos. Thanks

I love this video...and I love your hair!! Any plans on showing us your current beautiful curly hair routine? I stuggle with mine and always admire seeing yours!!🤩🤩😍

I think, we germans like it, when very nice people from all around the world come to live with us. That ist much better, than we where famous for around 80 years ago. And I love, that you showed solidarity with ukraine by hosting a family from there. Thank you!

Thank you for your solidarity

thank you to be so so positive on your personal style of living or on the view on our beautiful country... 😀👍

For me the golden standard for integration is when people succeed and love to integrate. Not trying to build a copy of where they come from. You’re proud of a thing of the country you came from? And teach us the these aspects. We love it! And we are thrilled if you include us in your celebrations.

Yes, Sunday = calm day! Love it! My wife always says Germany in general is totally decompressing the moment you get off the plane arriving or coming back to it. On Sunday I took a long walk with my sister in the fields and forest .... and it is exactly that, calm, decompressing ... recharging.

So great that you are here with us

Willkommen! 1st time here and half German/half American and have lived in 3 countries and 8 cities [including Germany] - and while working to get back to the Fatherland - currently just moved back to the UK from Atlanta too! LOVE your channel, subscribed and glad to see you made the right move over here - sehr gut :D

I really love your perspective of our country 🤗 I lived in the states for a year after school and experiences like that are invaluable! If you are ever in the Stuttgart area and need a Tourguide or just some information I’ll be glad to help 😊

Cues in grocery stores: Some stores have a first come first serve policy with one line and who's in front gets the privilege of being served next. When there are multiple lines and mulitiple cashiers you choose the line. And in this line it is "first come, first served". When a new cashier starts, it is just shuffling a deck of cards. Those who are most agile will see the new cashier be opened and go there. Contrary to the perception, they don't get in front of you, They go to be first in a new (!) line.

Guys, thank you for all videos you doing, i start watching you last year when u move. But i want to say thank you again for exactly for this video its exactly what i think too and we are plaining move back to Europe next summer. Good luck on everything you doing and want to do in German you are in right direction. Danke

I stumbled across your channel and I have to say that I really like you both. Your videos makes me realize how good things are for us in Germany. If there was a TV show of yours, I would watch it every day. Your family is an enrichment for Germany. Please continue as you are now. Subscribed! ✅

Very interesting video. We want to leave Germany and are actually looking for a place to go right now. The plan was going to Lithuania, as it's my native land and that's where my family lives but the war messed it all up...

Just want to say, love your videos! The thing about standing in line made me smile. Yes, there is definitely some national psychology lurking under the surface here. I am German, but I spent a year studying in the UK, and that's where I learned what queueing can be: An art form, a meditation, a way of life, a philosophy. People queue even before the thing they queue for is even here (like the bus). It almost looks like queueing is a passtime. As if, when you want to spend quality time with the family, you go queueing. The queue is the natural state of existence of a Brit. If you drop a bunch of British people from a plane with parachutes in the middle of the desert, they will form a queue once they've hit the ground. It feIt relaxing, but also slightly unnerving when my brain kept telling me that I didn't actually have to queue. Like this one time: I needed cash, and there was a long line at the ATM outside the bank. I figured there might be another ATM inside the bank, so I went inside and there was absolutely nobody there. I got my cash and left the Brits to their queueing. Even before I got back home to Germany, at the check-in line for my flight to Berlin, I felt the difference. The thinly veiled aggression in a line full of Germans. You see, we absolutely, positively HATE standing in line. When we go somewhere to get served we expect to get served RIGHT AWAY. It's a matter of pride and self-esteem. You want to get the special deal on your flatscreen and the super sale for your groceries, not because you can't afford full price, but because you want to beat all the others. You don't want to be a loser. Why do we stand in line so orderly then? Because there is another part of us: We don't want to be the guy who loses it, who can't follow rules or behave properly. You want to be on the RIGHT side of the rules, and damn you if you don't come out of a situation being RIGHT. Blood feuds begin when someone doesn't properly separate their own shopping from yours on the conveyor belt using a WARENTRENNER. So there is the inner rule-following Vulcan who - barely - oppresses the savage Klingon inside you who just wants to bat'leth all those p'takhs around you. So you stand in line, but not just any line, oh no. You watch the lines and you choose carefully, ever so carefully which one is the best line. Being able to gauge which line will move fastest validates you as a person. If you end up in the slowest line, you walk home in shame. I can't shake it, even when I have time on my hands, there is compulsion to check if the line next to me might move faster. Recently they introduced single lines in some places, where they call the next person to a free desk. It's kind of undignified. A lion wants to hunt, you don't spoon-feed him mashed carrots. So you stand in line at the store, and there are some free cash registers, and you feel it. Deep down inside you know it's coming. People are restless. Someone calls out "Can you please open another line?". One of the cashiers grabs a telephone. At this moment there is absolute silence. Everyone quietly calculates various trajectories to the free check-outs, accounting for evasive moves, kinetc action and the speed and strength of your opponents. Then you hear steps. An extra cashier is walking up from the back of the store. Where are they going? Which line will it be? Once he or she has entered a particular aisle, the crowd begins to stir. The Vulcan and The Klingon are now struggling. "Go You Fool!" shouts the Klingon. "The definition of the situation has not changed yet", reasons the Vulcan. But once the cashier says "You can come over to register 3 now", the gloves are OFF, baby! All rules are suspended and the inner Vulcan is OFF YOUR BACK! That applies until a new order is established. You see, the relative peace of the queue is tenuous as it is, the fragile balance of aggression and collective controlling authority. But the instinct of envy and aggression is always there and it is very much accepted as a driving force in our lives. The last famine is only two, maybe three generations away. Where the British have the stiff upper lipp, we have the shared conviction that, when push comes to shove, you better push and shove. So the mother of fights ensues as people rush forward to be at the tip of a new line, a new frontier, a second chance, leaving behind the shackles of your old life, the shame of standing at the back of the line. Winners will become losers and losers will be winners in the new order that rapidly unfolds at cash register 3. When you made it, you will go home a new man. That, in essence, is why we don't move over to the new line in an orderly fashion.

Great and uplifting thank you both..tom from Munich

What a well thought out informative video. As a Canadian we have some of those European advantages but I too love the attributes you have highlighted. So looking forward to visiting Germany this August for 3 weeks to experience a little of what you are enjoying.

The lack of paid parental leave in the US blew my mind when I learned about it and even more so how many women on a forum thread were almost boasting how quickly they were back to work after giving birth and that they wouldn’t even want six weeks off if they had that option. 🤯 Like with so many things today they had their heels dug in deep and so it basically was because they neither needed nor wanted that time off it shouldn’t even be an option to anyone. So sad. The US is basically alone along with Papua Guinea to not have paid parental leave made mandatory by law!!! In the entire world!!! There are one or two other small countries where it seems a bit unclear, but yeah, basically just the US and Papua Guinea. You”d think that made people go ‘🤔’ but apparently not.

Ihr habt alles richtig gemacht! Und erst jetzt habe ich verstanden, dass ihr richtige Einwanderer seid und hier dauerhaft bleiben wollt! Dann bin ich gespannt, wie lange es dauern wird, bis wir euch hier als deutsche Neubürger begrüßen können. Willkommen!

You make me appreciate this country a lot more. Though the corner you guys live in is probably one of the nicest.

Thank you for reminding me of how privileged we are, especially with regard to opportunities and health care for our children.

OMG, after watching this I feel sooo ungrateful how I always complain about life in Germany. It is nice to see it from your side. (Well…I mostly complain about the weather 😅)

VERY interesting video, hearing your thoughts (and research) on all these different aspects. And I do agree with you. I had the privilege of being able to live in the US and Italy for some years, and I would not want to miss that, but in the end, I am quite happy to live in Germany. Though I am intrigued by Iceland, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland and Netherlands (I really prefer countries with a colder climate, I am not a summer person), but I still need to learn the languages :-)

I love your perspective. It is a helpful reminder for someone like myself who has been in Germany for over 10 years but have only had children here, so I don't have the perspective of what our life would have been like had we moved back to America as a family. This helps me appreciate that my kids are growing up here in Munich.

Great video! I often get asked why I moved from so cal to Austria. Now I can just show this video!! Love the two of you:)

As a Canadian, I like the bit about Kevin driving your son to “ice hockey “ (just hockey in Canada). I love hockey - game is just starting actually! So I gotta go! P.S. you’re a lovely family ❤️.

Scandinavia is great especially Norway, there can you have the benefits of sea and mountains in one place,like Oslo or Bergen 😀👍

Thanks for making a video like this! More videos like this really feel like they can be used to wake people up about how just accepting things the way they are in the US is not okay.

Interesting and helpful your opinion! Thanks. I think many germans don't know anymore how good we live here. Nettes kleines Weihnachtsgeschenk, your vid! Merry fröhliche Weihnachten and a happy Guten Rutsch nach 2023😉

I always enjoy your videos and I'm especially glad that you found a place that fits the way you want to live. As a German I agree that there are always things that can be improved but we're complaining at a completely different level compared to many other countries. Btw if your children choose to study at university, they'll be recognised as part of Kevin's health insurance until they have completed their degree or turned 27 (whichever comes first)

My Opa left Bayern to seek a better life here in America, I think I may need to return to Germany to do the same. Vielen Dank.

😁❤Your channel is literally my comfort place. You make me so happy. Love you❤

Good to see you figured it out :-) - good luck!

I've been watching your videos since you arrived in Germany. Sometimes I feel ashamed because I am happy and proud of our little country. I guess it's just a cultural thing that we Germans feel uncomfortable having just a little pride for what we have achieved as a society. You are such a great and loving family and I hope you continue to have a great time here. You are an enrichment. So are all the people who come here, no matter where they are from. In my opinion, diversity only makes a society and therefore a country stronger. I am looking forward to the next years with you and maybe watching the kids grow.

Greetings, I lived & worked in Salzburg for 4 yrs. & Munich for 10 yrs. All great comments! However, an issue is that kids are out of school early (around 1pm) without lunch. Also, kids have a lot more homework. This puts pressure mostly on mom’s to stay at home, or get a part time job. You can sign up for a “Kita” (after school care), but open spots are few & babysitters expensive. In this sense, the US system is better. Also, very early, around 5th grade, it is decided by the school (based on grades & teachers opinions), if your child “qualifies” to go to high school (& eventually university), or trade school. This also puts immense pressure on parents & kids (at a very early age). The teaching mindset is also different, focus is often about toughening you up (instead of enabling you). All not for the faint of heart, for some kids this can be defeating.

my german sunday-routine: watch your videos! :-) today on the balcony, while drinking my beer in the sun! :-) *prost&danke

Hi!! You and Kevin said something that sparked my light bulb. He said something about the German / Alps that , well he just had that excitement that I felt when I started to learn how to speak German. I also get so excited to speak and watch videos about the Munich area. It makes me feel so elated to see all your videos. It`s even hard to explain the feeling , it`s almost like if you lived somewhere in a past life. Feeling so much love for a country but probably never being able to go to it (I have panic attacks). Thank you again for your channel, I`ts wonderful and so informative.

Basic rules sor queueing in Germany: "Neue Kasse, neues Spiel" und "weggegangen, Platz gefangen" "New register, new game" and "Left the lot, catch the spot".

I‘m so proud of „my Germany“. We have our public insurances (including health) since Bismarck in 1881. We‘ll always have our public insurances. My cousin (born in Germany, his mother is German, his father was a soldier stationed in Germany. After my cousins birth his Dad has to leave Germany with his family to be stationed in the U.S.) wants to move with his wife to Germany. His Mum was murdered when he was 5. He wants to know more about his roots and his Mum‘s family (also my family). His wife has to finish university before moving to Germany and I show these 2 sweethearts you video. You talk about all their questions. You give them the answers as a „new German“ and I answer the questions as a native German. So they know how safe it is and how the government takes care of you. While I‘m writing or talking with my cousin and his wife, it’s so crystal clear for me how glad I am growing up and live in such a wonderful country.

I appreciate your voices, your diction, your kindness, your professional attitude: a win for Germany

Great Video!