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@MarySmith-Jones-qy4wr 12 сағат бұрын
I think I found your channel shortly after your last move. I definitely watched all those videos and admired your downsizing efforts and how much you simplified. I am sure that will make this move easier!
@rhondalockrey9592 Күн бұрын
Good luck on the move Heather hope it goes smoothly for you & the kids. I would love to Italy that has been on my list for some time see who gets there first you or me lol
@maryf2685 2 күн бұрын
It sounds like you made a good decision to move. I hope all goes well with your move and that you can enjoy your new house without any issues. Stay warm.
@DamnOldAlready 3 күн бұрын
Well I was shocked too that there was nothing in german while being on the JFK airport. And not one salesperson could even answer me as i walked to them and asked 'Sorry do you speak deutsch'.
@HeatherTravels 3 күн бұрын
Well, just under 100 million people speak German as their mother tongue, but 1.35 billion people speak English, so that does not actually surprise me. In the United States, you are much more likely to find Spanish speakers than any other language besides English. It's very difficult to even find German language classes in U.S. schools.
@DamnOldAlready 3 күн бұрын
@@HeatherTravels I know, it was sarcastic. Knowing english aint no problem for europeans, we kinda all know it and even understand the bri'ish (mostly). It is just irritating hearing americans complaining about other languages in other countries.
@HeatherTravels 2 күн бұрын
We definitely weren't complaining. We were just genuinely surprised by how many people we encountered who genuinely did not speak any English at all, and felt that it was important for travelers to know that they should be prepared to learn some German if they're going to travel to Germany.
@pink_electra 3 күн бұрын
Hello fellow Wisconsinite! I picked up on your accent right away. 😉 My husband and I visited Germany last fall and toured Neuschwanstein Castle. It was a gorgeous time of year for us, sorry the weather wasn't the best on your trip. 😕 We have friends who live there, so instead of a train, we were fortunate to be able to drive. Hope the rest of your trip was great. It's such a beautiful country.
@HeatherTravels 3 күн бұрын
It's always fun to hear from a fellow Wisconsinite!
@Robert-l6g8i 8 күн бұрын
It's not even passing out. It does not take very long for you to become UNCOORDINATED. You'll be oblivious and content... but you'll have the skills of 20 beers drunk.
@liltoys4676 11 күн бұрын
Very informative video. Thanks
@jimmyweeks589 11 күн бұрын
Hope you enjoyed your trip to Germany...if you come one day to Berlin Germany let me know, maybe i can show you around. Greetings Jimmy
@zzoya9206 12 күн бұрын
It may not be efficient but sometimes, the journey is the fun part. I really appreciate this, def will come in handy for me .
@cruisestayJJ 12 күн бұрын
Hi. Really pleased I saw this review and that this hotel seems to be ok. I am cruising to Alaska out of Seattle in June and as a Brit I was astounded at the cost of hotels downtown. I was also really strugging to find any hotels with even half decent reviews and many in the airport area I was worried about numerous comments about safety. I had booked and then cancelled the Fairfield by Marriott, Holiday Inn Express and Country Inn all along the same highway because there were too many negatives and as we are staying two nights before the cruise I was beginning to wonder if we would be safe going out to the monorail and even if the hotels I had chosen were safe enough to leave our luggage during the day, silly I guess, but this hotel looks slightly newer and a bit more secure, non opening windows and no comments about it being in a "sketchy" area or anyone feeling unsafe, would you agree? Hopefully made the right choice now, seems it may have been refurbished too since your stay. As we are there in June hoping that the air conditioning works ok, American hotel pictures all seem to show really old fashined a/c units under the window rather than built in to the walls as you find here in Europe. Did you remember if the a/c worked ok and kept the rooms cool as my partner gets very claustrophobic if too hot. Thanks again for posting 🙂
@HeatherTravels 12 күн бұрын
I understand your concerns, as I lived in London for a time, and we were in Europe just a few weeks ago, and I always feel much safer walking around in Europe than I do in the U.S. We felt totally safe walking around in this area, and yes, the a/c worked great, which we definitely needed as it was very hot the day before our cruise. There were lots of other cruisers staying at the hotel and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to you. I hope you enjoy your Alaska cruise!
@MarySmith-Jones-qy4wr 14 күн бұрын
I’ve never traveled abroad and my lack of language skills are a big reason - I get nervous traveling to new places in the US where I speak the language! Although, I am surprised you didn’t encounter more English speakers. Our small Midwestern town hosted a lot of exchange students … obviously they were students who studied English, but the German students always seemed to have almost native proficiency and so I just always ASSumed that a lot of Germans spoke English (and spoke it very well). I’d love to visit Germany, but on a tour or something with a guide to interpret! I am not a brace traveler!
@MarySmith-Jones-qy4wr 14 күн бұрын
I mean “brave” traveler!
@ggthjwf 14 күн бұрын
It is also very difficult for people who can't speak english and visit the USA 🤷
@HeatherTravels 14 күн бұрын
That's a very good point.
@ggthjwf 14 күн бұрын
@HeatherTravels but other than that I like your videos 👍
@HeatherTravels 14 күн бұрын
Thanks!
@rhondalockrey9592 14 күн бұрын
Excited to see Neuschwanstein Castle vlog! Was nice to see some mountains. It seemed strange to me too that they didn't offer food or drinks on the trains for that early in the morning. At least there was a little shop before you got on the 2nd train. When you get up early you don't always have time to eat but I guess your showing us its a good tip to have emergency snacks in case. Your doing good in a country with little English be proud of yourself for doing things.
@mrlogboy 14 күн бұрын
we loved NEUSCHWANSTEIN as this was part of the example used by Disney for Cinderellas castle. and that was the tour we talked about in your last post
@rauberhotzenplotz6865 20 күн бұрын
The fine for fare evasion is 60€ in Germany. If you reveal yourself as an unsuspecting tourist, you can get away with it cheaper.
@rhondalockrey9592 20 күн бұрын
These are helpful tips Heather. Thank you!
@pistolpete6114 23 күн бұрын
I miss the Christmas markets. We'll be heading back to the EU in August 2025. This time it will be Spain because we have a house there. My wife, who is German, hates cold weather. I keep telling her she is from a cold weather country. This time I am looking forward to traveling more. We missed out on 3 years when we lived in Germany. It's a great country. Don't be put off, initially, by Germans as they might seem a bit rude or "stand offish." Once you get around that, they are friends for life. We lived outside of Leipzig (former East Germany). Our little town had a site on Facebook, so I made friends way before we went. One friend was more American than I was, 2 Ford Mustang cars, cowboy boot, big Texas belt buckle and cowboy hat. We'll definitely go back to see the old house and our friends. Good times. Enjoy your time there.
@staceyking5552 23 күн бұрын
Hey Heather, thank you for the review on the Hampton inn already made my reservation, so I'll be headed there in the next couple of months.😊so excited now 😊😊😊😊
@HeatherTravels 23 күн бұрын
I'm so glad it was helpful!
@justme-qd4uv 24 күн бұрын
So helpful! Thank you for all the tips. 💕😊
@markusschenkl7943 26 күн бұрын
Pro-tip for your next time in Germany: The things you bought in the pharmacy would have been half the price or even less if you bought them in a "Drogerie" like dm or Rossmann. They are like a Walgreen's but w/o the prescription drugs - in Germany those can only be bought in pharmacies. But for the other drugstore stuff, always go to a Drogerie. ;-) Hope you enjoyed your stay in Munich!
@Durhandoni80 26 күн бұрын
Nice video, but you should use your little wondermachine called Mobile phone to translate signs, even if this is kind of cheating, what it isn´t. Also I doubt, that the hop on hop of are part of the public transport system. but owned by private companies. Of course europeans pasteurize, but this is also heated on ultra high tempretures, that´s why it isn´t cooled.
@HeatherTravels 26 күн бұрын
In many situations, a person does not have time to stand there and use an app to translate a sign. Also, we did not get on the hop on - hop off bus; we got on a public city bus. We did a tour on the hop on - hop off bus on a different day and that video will be coming.
@Durhandoni80 25 күн бұрын
@@HeatherTravels If i am in the us, all signs are in english. It´s my fault. I deeply apologize. Have fun.
@Cece_Janette 27 күн бұрын
Thank you sooo much 🙏 I sent this to my mom and ante bc we go to great wolf lodge ❤ you helped sooo much thank you 😊 once again 0:13
@rhondalockrey9592 28 күн бұрын
The church & art gallery were great finds for not knowing your way around. I agree there should be a sign on the or beside the door saying Entrance but you found it. Taking a city bus was a great idea its fun to go in other countries grocery stories & you can get drinks & snacks.
@annamello8993 Ай бұрын
Every time we get a new box, it’s just a reminder of a bad decision to pay for this. We hated everything in all first 3 boxes we got. I mean EVERY SINGLE THING. There’s no way to choose snacks or to avoid things you hate. Tried to cancel after the 3rd box and we were told we cant. We have to keep on receiving until the end of the year. They should just refund the other 9 boxes. Terrible experience. We hate spicy stuff. Thats most of what they send. Cheap stuff. With this kind of money grabbing attitude they lose the chance of repeat customers. I would NEVER send this to someone I like. I was thinking about giving one year subscription to friends for their birthday. But after all this bad experience, not a chance. 🤮
@MarySmith-Jones-qy4wr Ай бұрын
How was the sofa bed?
@HeatherTravels Ай бұрын
She didn't love it, but it wasn't the worst ever. We had more trouble with the pillows.
@frankles71 Ай бұрын
Hey great video, I read some reviews that there wasn't a safe in the room, did your room have one?
@HeatherTravels Ай бұрын
Now that you mention it, no, I don't think it did.
@frankles71 Ай бұрын
@@HeatherTravels Thanks for letting me know - for the price they charge you'll expect a Safe in the room, I may have to look for somewhere else to stay.
@rhondalockrey9592 Ай бұрын
Your last minute trip maybe turned out for the best because you could see the Christmas markets. The churchs looked so beautiful. I hear in Europe they don't use as much sugar or artificial ingredients as the states & Canada does so maybe things won't be as sweet like the coke. Always fun to compare fast food places. Megans mug is so cute!
@HeatherTravels Ай бұрын
Yes, we were happy to have the opportunity to go to the Christmas markets. We'd love to do a Christmas market European river cruise in the future.
@rhondalockrey9592 Ай бұрын
That was a nice place to stay I liked the green wall made it more cozy.
@HeatherTravels Ай бұрын
It definitely added a nice touch to the room, didn't it?
@lamp0070 Ай бұрын
Nice tour. Can’t wait to see more of Munich.
Ай бұрын
the light used to be free between the airport and mall - it isnt any more
@HeatherTravels Ай бұрын
Do you know how much it costs? Also, where and how do you pay? I've never noticed kiosks or anything anywhere.
@okamsrazor1 Ай бұрын
Yes the fare is 2.75 or 6 hr pass for $6(?) And the kiosk for tickets are at the level between the stairs from the airport and to the loading area on the train. If the light rail police catch you without a ticket I think it's a $200 fine
@DillonDelaune Ай бұрын
I just discovered your channel, and I am obsessed with this vlog!
@HeatherTravels Ай бұрын
I'm so glad you found it! I hope you enjoy the rest of my videos. There are some other good travel day videos on my channel too.
@ravenm6443 Ай бұрын
We don’t cancel flights here in Fargo much either! The upper Midwest is truly an experience in winter 😂 It’s been very foggy here as well. Magic school bus is still great! Idc how old I am! I wish I wasn’t terrified of flying. I flew to Baltimore a couple years ago and back and the end result wasn’t great. It actually affected my mental health for a year pretty severely. It wasn’t like the flights were bad, I’m just really that scared, even though I know a good amount about aviation. I’d love to travel though! My BF has been to Europe as well. He said his favorite country he was able to visit was Switzerland. He went with a group of students, so the trip was planned by his school. They didn’t get to stay in places more than a few days and events were planned. But from what I recall it was a 16 day tour of various countries in Europe. He loved it, but wishes he could have experienced more and enjoyed some down time as it became extremely exhausting traveling to 5 or 6 countries in 16 days. He just wishes he could have had the time to enjoy it more and not be so rushed.
@HeatherTravels Ай бұрын
I'm sorry that flying is so tough for you. Have you looked into train travel or cruising? You're even closer to Canada than we are, and Canada has some beautiful train routes. I traveled all over the U.S. on Amtrak with my dad when I was younger. There are regularly scheduled transatlantic crossings on Cunard in both directions if you want to explore Europe without flying. Or you could take another cruise line when they reposition their ships (spring & fall), although those take longer. There is no need to ever fly within Europe; their train infrastructure (and buses even) is far superior to what we have in the United States. It is actually possible to travel the world without flying if you're determined to do so. There are people who have even done it on foot!
@ravenm6443 Ай бұрын
@ these are all things we’ve considered if we ever get the opportunity. I have a general interest in transportation infrastructure, mainly rail transportation, so any chance I have to take a train is very exciting! I’ve never been on a ship before but have said if I were to cross the Atlantic, I’d probably go on Queen Marry 2, as she is the last of the true ocean liners. But I’m open to other ships or crossing the Pacific. I’ve never been up to Canada, though I want to. We just don’t have passports currently lol. Honestly, we rarely make it down to the cities. I’m hoping Amtrak Borealis does come up this way because maybe we would be able to go more often. Happy and safe travels ❄️🙂
@HeatherTravels Ай бұрын
The Empire Builder goes through Fargo. We've ridden that train many times.
@ravenm6443 Ай бұрын
@ I took EB to Chicago once. Loved it! My BF and I would like to go to Portland or even take Zephyr, which is suppose to be a beautiful route as well (really if I’m not a train I’m happy lol). But Borealis would be a day train, which is why we’d prefer it depending on the situation. EB is usually here around 2AM. When I went, it was 3hrs late due to flooding in Minot, so it didn’t get here until 5AM. But people here really want a day train! I think if I remember right, the schedule concept is for Borealis to be here at 8AM or something. There’s also talks of reopening the North Coast Hiawatha line from Montana to Chicago, which would travel through more mid state cities like Bismarck and Jamestown before coming to Fargo to go to Chicago. It sounds like they are in planning phase last I heard. I’m actually very excited for the future of rail travel here. While I still want legacy long route like EB to be high speed with more shorter routes being standard, I’m still excited that we’re getting new engines and cars. I’m also excited for Brightline. And Acela I’m not sure if the new train is in service yet or if it’s a few months out, but it looks really nice!
@rhondalockrey9592 Ай бұрын
I was surprised you had to go outside to get your 2nd plane we have had to do this in Florida or the islands didn't expect it in a cold country lol Looking forward to the vlogs!
@HeatherTravels Ай бұрын
Yes, I was surprised too!
@rhondalockrey9592 Ай бұрын
Thanks Heather you gave us a good idea what kind of budget we are looking at before we go take the grandkids hopefully in 2 years, We will do some travel before then. It makes sense to do as much as you can going to Florida because you just have 1 airfare cost instead of 2 different trips. Now that we are retired that will be in our plans once my knee replacement is done going down for a longer stay & cruise. We will be coming from Toronto Canada.
@MarySmith-Jones-qy4wr Ай бұрын
I’m sorry Megan’s J term abroad had to be scrapped. That’s so disappointing. But I am looking forward to your Germany videos!
@rhondalockrey9592 Ай бұрын
Merry Christmas Heather!! Wow that was a roller coaster ride you have all been through for having to figure out your Germany trip! That takes some talent to research all those details out Heather for a last minute trip well done on that! Are you a travel agent maybe you should be at least a part time one lol The world has changed in so many ways these last few years. I live in Toronto Canada & we are all hoping for a big leadership change ASAP. I try to remind myself to stay in a calm bubble the best I can & ignore the noise & distraction but its not easy. We were looking forward to a few trips in 2024 & 2025 but until I get my 2nd knee replaced things will be on hold. After that can't wait to be back on a cruise & other trips.
@ValenciaJohnson-oe4un Ай бұрын
Blessings for you and your family for 2025!!! My 2025 vacation plans are not completely worked out yet but I have two trips planned and completely paid for is trip on the new MSC World America in April and Alaska cruise in May on SilverSeas on Silver Moon. I will take land trip to Colorado, Seattle, Victoria BC before our Alaska cruise and to Vancouver for three days after our Alaska cruise. Thinking about taking a Transatlantic on Queen Mary 2 Cunard also sometime during 2025.
@HeatherTravels Ай бұрын
That's a great mix of cruises and land trips! My son Ben would envy all the time you'll be in the mountains. Enjoy!