Best German Road Trip | Bavaria Is Incredible | Vanlife Europe Campervan Series ep 7

[@knownonsense2015]

I’m an American...and I had an American burger in Sweden twice. In my defense, it was the restaurant’s bestseller and it was better than any burger I’ve had in the states.

[@gerdipediaTV]

Nice that you liked it in my home town Rothenburg ob der Tauber. Actually Walt Disney has been in Germany after the war and has photographed and measured the city. Rothenburg actually served Disney as a model for parts of his parks and many of his films as well as actually Beauty and the Beast.

[@garywateridge]

Beautiful place, visited 3 years ago to see the area's in the town where some of the scenes from the film chitty chitty bang bang were filmed to.

[@rishic6701]

I was in Fusen last summer and little did we know that all the restaurants close early in the evening and the only restaurant open was a Chinese one and we happily discovered they cooked up awesome dishes. Bavaria is a fairly tale country. Will visit again someday.

[@jenniferfesperman3577]

I love you guys! Been watching for a while now and think you're super underrated. You have amazing content and I love the humor and sarcasm! Keep being you!

[@dimrah]

Funny how the Kinder products are associated with Germany (through the German name, obviously) although the producer, Ferrero, is actually an Italian company. They also do also the other products which use the same font and color style for their names like Nutella, Hanuta, Duplo, etc. and a number more of better known sweet snacks like Rocher and Raffaelo.

[@JakobFischer60]

1:26 Red kite. One of the most frequent birds of prey in that region. You can see the fork like tail which is red (for the red kite, not for the black kite;) and the wings are also skythe shapped. Then you have the buzzard, which is smaller, waits at the Autobahn and other roads for some mice to be killed by cars. His wings are blunt and round. Then you have the hawk, that is lighter than the buzzard, and you have the falcon, small and thin, he stands still in the air and ten suddenly falls down to catch a mouse.

[@DDIII3]

wow. Awesome info. thanks. If you keep commenting like that, Alex is going to follow you. :)

[@Dahlienliebe]

German word: Rotmilan

[@TravelBeans]

Niiiice! Thanks for the info! We get quite a lot of buzzards where we live in Somerset in the UK and the odd kestrel.. We were shocked by how many cool birds we saw in mainland Europe 🤩

[@susischneiderbader5969]

Don't forget the sparrowhawks (Sperber). There are lots of them in Franconia.

[@MichaEl-rh1kv]

@@Dahlienliebe or Gabelweihe (because of the forked tail)

[@ashwonders16]

Alex is always hilarious and Emma's laughter is contagious 😂 Thank you for the beautiful content. Stay safe!

[@LightandlifeBristol-tg1kx]

❤❤❤ we absolutely loved this video. You guys are the absolute best.

[@marciavernor1849]

Y’all are so much fun to watch while you’re on your adventures. You’ve been placed both in USA and overseas I would love to visit. I live vicariously through your travel videos. Thank you so much Emma & Alex for each and every video to create. 😊🎉❤ y’all are awesome 🤩! Have a wonderful day

[@deboraha4]

Yes please...Christmas in Germany....YES!...This is how I see the world is through your travels.

[@fdavie2]

Wow! Looks so beautiful. Even the architecture in those places is so different to the UK 👍

[@aliciah8041]

We went to the markets in Munich and Nuremberg last year. Totally awesome!!

[@howardgunn754]

Rothenberg and Fussen are my fav places. Been several times.

[@TheAtanyrate]

The German markets would be amazing! Do it!

[@leondaniels4033]

On the recommendation of your friends , Jits Into The Sunset, I log onto your site, needless to say I am very happy i did such, you guys are a "Hoot!" Rothenburg is one of my favorite locations in Germany. I have been there three times, my first visit was in 1985 when I was a guest of BMW for a 29 day tour of Germany. My last visit was in 2020 while we were on a Viking River Cruise "Christmas Market Cruise" and we both along with a another couple had lunch there and a few beers and later in the day, some killer deserts. Another location we so enjoyed was Garmish Perkenstein, the shopping and dining there is wonderful. I often tell my wife if we could move to Germany I would be a very camper!!

[@Lynseycostello77]

I would definitely do a German Christmas market tour!! I’ve never been to a European Christmas market. Canada doesn’t have any, at least where I’m from

[@TravelBeans]

It really is great. We have been to some terrible ones that are just token markets. The one we went to in Wroclaw Poland is the best we have seen so far

[@jaciboughter6762]

I’ve actually gotten to so this before! A few years ago my brother had our whole family do a 15 day tour around Germany, Austria and Sweden by train where we saw loads of different Christmas markets along the way... probably 20-30 total! It was awesome! I’d definitely join if you guys did another one! (But I might be bringing an extra half dozen with me... 🤷🏻‍♀️) 😂

[@BlissLovePeace]

@@TravelBeans Wroclaw (The German name is Breslau, German until 1945) ... has had wonderful Christmas markets for centuries.

[@martinschmidt8616]

I would recommend Strasbourg (French-German border) ... very beautifull christmas market there

[@markreynolds9135]

Canada has some nice Christmas markets in Quebec City and Montreal.

[@samanthagaudet1461]

Ok.....I’m sold..... this is now on my list. Wow.

[@spygold]

Hope you make it to the Netherlands sometime....those villages in Germany look so neat! Thanks!

[@TravelBeans]

We are looking at going there for our next trip that we are filming very soon 😊

[@TheKartoffel101]

@@TravelBeans a coast trip from the Netherlands/Frisia up to Nordfriesa I can recoment even tho its the same ocean the villages and the nature is constanly changing

[@Menugius]

kinder is actually italian chocolate. German chocolate would be eg Milka (swiss-german) or Ritter Sport. :)

[@NomadShifu]

One of the best scenic road trips I've seen. Such a lovely place indeed.

[@timlouden5088]

Love the video. Thank you so much. Donna

[@urotewelt7069]

Love your (british?) humour and the way you are commenting everything! ;-) Rothenburg was really a ghost town when you visited it, normally it is super-crowded. Greetings from Freiburg.

[@cristiangrosu9146]

This is so similar with the region Transylvania in Romania. Cities like Sighișoara, Sibiu, Brașov you guys would absolutely adore

[@bobhodges4370]

Was there last year!!! Absolutely a must see!! Beautiful city.

[@brianmsahin]

It's a brilliant trip. Myself and my wife did it in 2 separate trips. It was so good we decided to slow down. So we started it in 2016 and did the second half in 2017.

[@MarkLeabon]

We are doing this in December with the Christmas markets in our motorhome. Great video thanks.

[@offydannerson8049]

Rothenburg o.d. Tauber is truly beautiful. It's where I started dating my wife :) We live right next to the romantic road and videos like yours remind me to appreciate this place more often. I mean ... yes, people do live here. And I know exactly what you felt back there

[@KaymarKreations]

We would definitely be on that Christmas trip ....... Mulled wine and food... It's easy to be nice to such a nice couple 😊❤️

[@lauren110]

Aww, I so loved being transported to these German towns from Montreal!

[@mariondiemert430]

In my opinion, Rothenburg ob der Tauber is the most beautiful city in Germany. You guys were lucky to have it's beauty almost to yourselves. Loving your videos and you guys are a blast.

[@mnmichi8272]

You have to check out also Coburg in Bavaria . We have a nice Castle and also the famous Coburger Bratwurst and lot of more nice Things

[@dragonmac1234]

I would happily go around German christmas markets eating and drinking with my fellow beans. It may be best to leave it a year or two before considering it though.

[@victoriagarland2771]

I’ll do the German Christmas markets with you! I love them, Stuttgart is one of the best but I’ve been to quite a few. Love a glueing and a good bratwurst. Great videos Beans, loving your channel. 😘

[@doyoumind9356]

The mountains are astonishing

[@marthat4258]

I have been there at Christmas time a few times and it is beautiful.

[@DanGalla]

You know you've struck it lucky somewhere when you have to remind yourself its real life and not a movie set - I was in the Lake District last weekend and kept looking up and doing the same! ....and then the tyres goes haha.

[@TravelBeans]

The lake district is one of our favourite places in the UK.. So beautiful!

[@mariezp]

Bummer about the tire but at least it got fixed pretty easy and gave you a good excuse to have a little more time in the beautiful village. My family and I also enjoyed a trip to Rothenburg several years ago but it was much busier than when you were there. I still would have loved to stayed another week or so just to explore all the nooks and crannies. I would definitely come along for a Beans German Christmas Market tour.

[@gregpaull9768]

We spent a night in Rothenburg Ob Der Tauber last year and it was magical. Can't wait to go back!

[@sheaholloway9537]

It is so hilarious how Alex feels that he complains all the time because I never, ever feel that He or Emma are unhappy (unless ill, of course). There is a difference in expressing one's general feeling and impressions and being genuine. I find that other travel vloggers, sadly American, and some whom you have traveled with, complain so much. They seem entitled, and rather disrespectful of their opportunities and experiences. So much so that I refuse to watch them. So, thank you both for always rolling up your sleeves, being on that edge of discomfort and fear and doing it anyway. For having great attitudes, and providing content for those of us who are unable to travel the world for whatever reason! We appreciate your work, authenticity, and gratitude. Stay well and keep exploring.

[@Chillaxing113]

Nope, not true about Americans. I'm not sure what Americans have given you the impression that they all complain and are disrespectful and unappreciative. Trust me, the vast majority are very appreciative of the opportunity to travel and respect other cultures. Please don't judge American travelers by the vlogs you've seen. That's a very small sample of how Americans feel about the wonderful opportunities to experience and appreciate other countries.

[@sheaholloway9537]

@@Chillaxing113 I appreciate your point of view. As an American, I have witnessed the poor behavior whilst traveling and have seen many a vlog, as mentioned. It is not all Americans, for sure, but I have seen many who complain more than show gratitude. That's just my perspective. Be well 🙂

[@majebrennan5668]

They towns keep the colors they've had for years. The Christmas market in Rotenburg is nice, but Stuttgart has the best one. It's over 300 years old and has everything.

[@TheScouser43]

My favorite "other" food was eating a German bratwurst served by a Spanish woman on the Ponte Vecchio in Florence!

[@rashidxhere]

Really inspiring you guys are .. got encouraged by you to take my bag ans start a intresting travel like this .. very beautifully presented by the most enthusiastic couple travelers .. thank you

[@rn3074]

We're doing a German Christmas market vacation this year! I can't wait!! :)

[@Asgardreida]

If you come to Bavaria again and you are close to Bamberg you should go there and drink some Rauchbier (smoked beer). Both Bamberg and the beer are awesome.

[@scatton61]

1st bird is a member of the raptor family.. a Kyte... we have them up and down the A34.... red kytes

[@bridgetd5227]

I live in Houston, Tx.....but I'm originally from Schwabach by Nürnberg, my sister actually got married in Rothenburg odT. It was nice to watch you guys there! ✌️😀👍

[@KenWaldrup]

I was a military brat born in Bremerhaven Germany. My family went back in 1983-1986 I believe. I remember the Bratwurst at carnival as being the best ever!. PS: My wife an I would do a tour in Germany especially if it went through Zweinrucken Germany.

[@JLangerz]

Brand new subscriber, fellow explorer and van lifer. I can honestly say with no hesitation that you guys are my absolute favourite KZbinrs, and I've only seen 4 videos so far! Your energy, humour, filming, everything! Especially Emma's laugh, it's so infectious! From someone who has been struggling with mental health during lockdown you guys are a breath of fresh air.

[@OmegaCaldereroid]

My most favourite couple at it again, you're both the loveliest, keep it up and drive safely... cheers!

[@samcha9448]

Love the idea of a Christmas market trip, was actually planning one myself!

[@Professionalmoochers]

You had me at sausage and beer. We’re in!!

[@samanthagaudet1461]

Best non local food was an Italian restaurant on avenue Rapp near the Eiffel Tower across from our AirBNB. It was so good we ate there twice and the night of the terrorist attacks in 2015 we got take out there. So it has amazing memories for us and it became like our home away from home and it was delish.

[@citydesk4527]

If it's good enough for the Beans, it's good enough for me. Although it wasn't a sunny day today, the city was very picturesque and not too many people visiting. I even managed to have a Bratwurst and beer, not a bad day!

[@Stephanie-Gillespie]

Something "bad" had to happen because it is a fairytale village!! Every Disney princess movie has taught me this lol! Adding the Romantic Road to my travel wish list now.

[@DDIII3]

Perfect! You're so right.

[@Potter2984]

I love watching you guys. You bring a smile to my day. Must do this road trip when life gets back to normal.

[@patrickw123]

Bavaria looks incredible! BTW, one of the best Italian restaurants I've ever eaten in was in Bangkok. The chef was from Milan and picked out the menu every day based on what he wanted to cook and what was fresh in the market!

[@azchemguylopez2596]

Wow, that is some pretty sight seeing. I've commented before. Come to Zacatecas Mexico! Fan from Arizona.

[@tommyedodson2412]

You are in my happy place - Bavaria. For sure I'd love to do a small town Christmas market tour (got to be small towns, large ones are well, too large). And yep, eaten more than my fair share of 'other' food in countries. Pizza being a go to for me if brats and kraut (or schnitzel) isn't available.

[@lynnesears6254]

First night in Germany didn't arrive at the B&B until early evening. We walked around the little town trying to find something to eat. Only thing open---gyros. I feel your pain.

[@devo99uk]

Rothenburg o.d. Tauber was a filming location in the "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" movie The Toymakers Workshop was part of an old Hospital. Füssen Railway Station was also a filming location in "The Great Escape" movie.

[@heartsong111]

We're intrigued! We await a potential trip. 😁

[@jurgenmerz4175]

Next time you come to Germany you must travel along the fairytale road.. it’s really beautiful to follow the steps of the Grimm Brothers.

[@bjoeljones]

Thank you for sharing this video, it brought back a lot of fond memories of touring with my parents+ whilst living in France when I was a wee lad. Germany is a magical country. I would love to join you on a walk about of a Christmas Market, it will soon be 60 years since I last went to one. Slàinte🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@HenryDorset]

You've seen more of germany than me. And I am german! This looks so nice, I would be totally up for a Christmas Market Extravaganza with the Beans …😀

[@DDIII3]

I had excellent sushi and Ramen at UNO restaurant in Playa del Carmen, Mexico. It was a wonderful location with welcoming staff. I feel if you're already on an adventure, be adventurous. I also had amazing Chinese food in Melbourne Australia. Hmmm, maybe I should visit Asia next... to find a nice pizza.

[@deadlegdan]

The wife and I would definitely travel across to the best Christmas markets in Bavaria

[@velvet_malkavian]

love your road trip expirience. greetings from west germany :)

[@Schwabentier]

If you go to german christmas markets, join us here in Esslingen at the neckar (next to Stuttgart). its a medival market and he is sooo beautiful

[@lisa_p465]

OMG I would definitely be there at Christmas markets...... but...... I don't think it will happen for a year or two. Would love a cold Christmas 💐

[@Tetkowski]

I once ate Mexican food at a place named Señor Zorba's on Santorini because it had an amazing view and there were only a few people there, so we had a cliff-front view of the caldera and water... the food was total shyte. However, the beer was cold and you can't fuck up tortilla chips and an amazing view.

[@matthiasf.1577]

Talking about Christmas. In Rothenburg ob der Tauber is one of the biggest Christmas store open the whole year.

[@matthewrandom4523]

You really seem to enjoy and like Germany! Which makes me happy, as a German. Anyways, I like your vlog and videos so much, and I love to listen to you. Maybe because I love the British accent so much. Thanks for sharing your experiences with us! Have a grat time, and stay safe!

[@orangeisforlovers]

Oh man, depending on where I'm living in the world at the time, I'd meet y'all for Christmas markets. Also there are so many Italians and Italian restaurants in Germany. Many are absolutely amazing.

[@josephdavid809]

Sign us up! Drinks and markets. I bartend at a bier garden. I can educate everyone on beer at the beginning. After a few we will probably just be as siily as you guys. Love from Virginia. Thank you for the great content as always ❤

[@TravelBeans]

Awesome!! This needs to happen...

[@davebanko4759]

My wife and I would love to go on a Christmas Market Beans trip!

[@randyherbrechtsmeier4796]

Alex Youre a Big Kid!!!! What Ive Been Waiting For. You and German Sausages

[@TravelBeans]

Haha living my dream

[@Athomize]

100% yes to the Christmas market trip, your making me want a van so bad lol. Thanks travel Beans x

[@kengan3295]

Visit Speyer in Rhein Land Pfalz With 2000 years old Dom And the Altstadtfest is Amazing 😁

[@SoxRoxBoston]

Sorry about the bad luck with the tire but you wouldn't have had the Pizza in a lovely German town. Emma you are right about it looking like a movie set but it's really there. I really like this video a lot, great job guys 😃

[@TravelBeans]

Thanks George! Haha yes exactly! And the pizza was goooooood! 😋

[@garywateridge]

Some of the village scenes from chitty chitty bang bang where filmed in Rothenburg. After asking a local we found the village square where the child catcher rode into offering free ice cream to catch the children.

[@andresrammi]

You can count on me for the Christmas markets ! Stay safe and put the plans together, this ( fingers crossed) will happen !

[@TravelBeans]

Woohoo!! 👍

[@FreedomStrider]

I love German city night markets! AS for other cuisines, we had the best Mexican food in New Zealand and Thailand a few years back, you never know what you're going to find :D

[@stephenjomartz5621]

i swear i had the best italian ever, even counting italy, in beruit about 5 years ago

[@our4feettravelers760]

wow it looks so amazing there

[@b.bleinagel1082]

First eating italian Kinder chocolate and then eating in an italian restaurant, such a great example of Germany :) Great video

[@carolfields6837]

Are you finding most shops and restaurants on limited hours or closed? Lucky not to have the crowds and a clear view of the area. Enjoy!

[@susannortham11.11]

Such a beautiful, old place :)

[@travelingemptynesters5553]

We are Traveling Empty Nesters and would absolutely join you on a Bavarian Christmas Market Tour. Hopefully they will lift the US travel ban soon. But definitely put us on the list! Keep up the good work! We're so excited to see you traveling again.

[@meaghanslifeadventures2293]

It truly does look like you guys are on a movie set, how beautiful! I love kinder! We just started getting it in America, but we only get like two of the kinds

[@ruiyuandong1398]

A lot of travel memories! I drove Romantische Straße a few years back, opposite to what you guys did, I drove from Füssen to Würzburg. I still remember well all those nice walled medieval towns along the road. Yes, Rothenburg is good, but when we were there, it was a bit too touristy, very crowded. My better impression are Nördlingen and Dinkelsbühl. If I still remember it correctly, 7:54 is Dinkelsbühl, right?

[@wernerlampe8089]

Yes, you are right. ... From a german. ... 🙂👍

[@baloobear7838]

Once travelled to Sun City in South Africa, only thing available at night was Fish n Chips, terrible!! We have been to several Christmas Markets but sounds a great idea, we have a T5 Camper

[@alexger85]

Yes, these houses always were colourful. Like most castles which were plastered and painted and only since they fell derelict from the 17th/18th century on were the stone walls bare.

[@indie-travel-stories]

Had a brilliant Indian Curry in Kyoto. It was raining and it seemed like a good idea and a change from raw fish. Didnt even have any Delhi belly

[@gandjlife72]

Pity the "BEAN A BAGO" had a flat, At least it was only flat on the bottom HAHA, Not everything goes to plan but you guys make the most of things as they happen. Stay safe

[@stevetravers8195]

Definitely a place added to my bucket list.Love anything historic like that.Did the van not come with a spare tyre then ??

[@TravelBeans]

Unfortunately not.. I suppose they're trying to save as much space as possible with these vans 🤷‍♀️

[@tobistuben2063]

one of the most beautifull "Weihnachtsmarkt" in germany you will find in "Bad Wimpfen" :)

[@aroundfloridaandbeyond376]

I’ll do German Christmas Market trip. We plan on goi g yo Germany next year for Christmas. I cannot wait

[@MichaEl-rh1kv]

7:26 Is there anything more German than a pizza? At least it's one of German's favorite foods when going to a restaurant. :) 8:09 if anything they were even more lividly colored as they were still new. Over the centuries the colors got lost, the walls got a dirty grey or were painted in white or boring flat colors - until they were renovated lately. A rich man in the middle ages showed colors - the more the merrier (or the more rare the more noble).

[@richardpayne19]

My wife would love it just been to Cheddar and loved the Xmas shop in August 😂

[@chantelmitch]

German Christmas Markets? I'm there!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I would have all-nighters.

[@mascami]

Go to Esslingen, Baden Württemberg (south germany), a beautiful old town with halftimbered houses. They have a medieval christmas market.