Living the American Life: Shenandoah River, Home Depot, Japanese SteakHouse, Halloween Decorations 👻

[@barrystrachan6340]

So happy to see your hosts keeping you so active. There is no more American cultural experience than eating dinner at a Japanese steak house...lol

[@barryfletcher7136]

Hahahaha!!

[@bob5074]

Shenandoah Valley is, in my opinion, one of the most beautiful places on the planet.

[@weebleman6]

Worked up there for a few years and still miss it to this day

[@bob5074]

@@Parker-930 you’re wrong bro. I’ve been to Norway, Sweden, Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Russia, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Morocco, China, Korea and Japan. I’ve also driven across the U.S. several times. My home is western Maryland and the beautiful Shenandoah is a place Where I’ve hunted and fished all of my life.

[@rozi2089]

Caught me off guard to hear a French girl say "hella big" 🤣 And that dudes accent was a southern black "African-American" accent. Sounds just like my family 😆✊🏿

[@FrenchTasticExplorations]

Haha 🤣

[@mrmiscast]

Marie is one of the most likeable people on KZbin. She finds the beauty and fun in everything....

[@jovetj]

Yes. I think I'm too used to exposure of Europeans that have terrible attitudes and always find something petty to complain about. If she complains, she sure doesn't show it in her videos! I think a petty European wouldn't appreciate scenes like 1:12 because "the water is dirty" or "it's just a river" or some such.

[@alexius23]

Totally agree!

[@davedammitt7691]

Glad to see that you're seeing places other than the cities. Many world travelers come here they visit New York City or Miami or Los Angeles and they think that they've seen the US. Nothing could be further than the truth. That would be like me visiting Central London or Berlin and thinking that I've seen Europe.

[@billunwin7624]

As I said in your last video - you’re really getting a fairly unique perspective of the US because very few tourists would be visiting the spots you are. Even the restaurants are not the “typical” ones that tourists would frequent. The area you’re visiting actually reminds me a lot of Tourraine, except a bit more mountainous. Super job !

[@jovetj]

I really love all the different places and foods she tried. There really is so much amazing food to be found in this country and she dived right in!

[@tictacmoe6227]

Yea this is definitely the midwest experience we love our Japanese steak houses.

[@russellrofe4849]

The noise that the truck is making is from a "Jake Brake." (Jacobsen Brake) It is a way of slowing the truck by using its momentum to reverse the load on the engine. Most road tractors in the US have one.

[@AvilaDreamer]

Hey, Marie! I can't express how very cool it is to see the US fresh once again through your eyes and experiences! Thank you so much for doing this. I know it's a ton of work to edit and present all these videos - but seriously, they're amazing, so fun, and very refreshing! I think we all get a bit too used to where we live, and sometimes forget the natural beauty and positive things right around us. Thank you so much for the reminders! I'm really glad you're having such a nice time here! Looking forward to day 6! Hugs! xo ✨🤗💗

[@FrenchTasticExplorations]

Thank you Avila 🥺🥰

[@jackw467]

@@FrenchTasticExplorations Your videos really Are Very fun to watch ☺

[@jovetj]

@@FrenchTasticExplorations Your videos can even inspire us fat lazy Americans to get off our butts and go out and see more of our country! 🙂

[@paulbeatham6530]

Welcome to the USA. Enjoy your stay, from just a few hundred miles south of you in Charlotte NC

[@roygarrett1663]

Never a dull moment in any of your videos Marie.

[@MichaelW969]

This girl LOVES her Mustangs!

[@WhatDayIsItTrumpDay]

Japanese Steak Houses are some of the best food you can get here. Always very good food.

[@spaceshiplewis]

I have to say, That cowboy hat looks good on you, when you find your way to Texas, pick up a real cowboy hat. 🤠

[@sardine7768]

Cool video ...Japanese steak house is incredible.

[@SCVIndy]

Almost heaven .. country roads take me home .. John Denver

[@triadmad]

Seeing you eating at the Japanese restaurant was a bittersweet moment for me. I'm watching this on 9 November, which would have been my father's 90th birthday. I lost track of how many years in a row, he wanted to go to a particular Japanese restaurant for his birthday meal. Now, I probably will never go there again.

[@david.j9.rabbithole808]

“Queen please.” 🤣❤️

[@robertgarrard8868]

“What’s the noise I am hearing!”. That noise is a “Jake Brake”, or engine brake. More specifically, it slows the truck down by throttling down the amount of exhaust gases he emits. It basically works like a reverse turbocharger. It is also why you see the puffs of smoke right after he uses it.

[@DanielFrost21]

Bonjour sweet Marie, so glad you were able to the get on some of the back roads of America. That's where the heart of the US is.

[@EatPraySmoke]

New Video! 🎉😁

[@quicktastic]

You're experiencing the John Denver song!

[@ricktaylor5397]

Produce and other grocery items are commonly labeled in both French and English so they can be sold in both countries using the same label. Canada requires labels in both languages.🇺🇸🇨🇦

[@samuelharvey3496]

some even have Spanish on them too, so some have 3 languages, as there is a large Hispanic population in the US

[@ericdodge2933]

I'm glad you liked West Virginia

[@stubby2822]

Marie your enthusiasm and personality is infectious. Your videos are very entertaining.

[@RandyHopeUSARet]

You were right down the road from me. I live within walking distance from there.

[@gregcrawley2668]

That was a great start to the video Marie you standing by the Shenandoah River with the song playing in the background. Home Depot is one of my favorite places. And I'm glad you enjoyed that dinner experience. Great video.

[@overlandbobcat1712]

I never knew there was a castle in WV!

[@unnecessaryapostrophe4047]

If you come visit us out West, you'll get to see plenty of blue skies 😃

[@mikebunner3498]

Dear French fry, How was your food? How about those serving sizes?.... I hope you enjoyed your trip. I was born and raised in West Virginia. You were in my neck of the woods. Beautiful is,'t it! I hope you had as much fun at Welly world as you appeared to be having. The Walls family owns them and Sam's Club. Mega big!! The local one in my hometown has an armored car to come and get the money for the day. This does not include the debt and credit cards....., just the cash.

[@FrenchTasticExplorations]

The food was amazing. Serving size, too big 😅

[@yellowbeardjamesgibson9297]

Note the insects you saw are called crickets, if No one passed that along , However if the Sun is what you want the Sunshine State might be your next visit, Hat, sunglasses, Sun Block & Swim Suit most likely be required & prepare to sweat Note. Mosquito repellent is A must for most.😂😂😂😂😂

[@seanmc7128]

Miss Marie! You are American now! 🇺🇸🇺🇲

[@spytromics]

Of course she is. She bought Twizzlers! 😀

[@gus9225]

Your laughter, bright eyes and smile, must mean you had a great time. Thanks for posting the videos. 😄

[@mattlovell8205]

Loved it and YOU!

[@terriebreezee9436]

I live close to the Shenandoah river...when my kids were young we called them river rats...we were there every weekend...beautiful area..love it here

[@Gutslinger]

That Japanese Steakhouse was awesome. They're so talented. I never been fortunate enough to go to one.

[@JasonMoir]

Now I want hibachi for dinner. So much food and it's always great!

[@pickin4you]

That semi truck noise was what is called a jake brake. It slowed the engine, making more noise, but helps with faster stopping and less wear on the actual brakes.

[@zweibrucker]

Just loved your sharing this adventure, thanks

[@GRIMRPR6942]

Ok Marie, it was a sign that you saw 3 Mustangs, so now you need to get a Mustang to drive! LOL

[@user-David-Alan]

So nice to see you happy. Stay well and be safe.

[@steelcity3534]

Only 1:50 in, and the video is a 'stang' success. Now you have really experienced how Americans shop. Not only for regular purchases but for holidays as well. Unfortunate that it took 5 days for the sun to say hello. But that is not unusual for many parts of the US in October. ☹Another great vlog, ❤ tc

[@AW11-e4h]

Lot’s to explore in America 👍🇺🇸

[@robbieg416]

I'm glad you had fun. Come back to America soon!

[@garysmith9681]

You are practically in my back yard. I’m from the Shenandoah Valley in Virginia.

[@jameshays7907]

OMG Marie, you were less than 15 minutes from my house! It would have been so nice to have met you. ☺

[@troykauffman3963]

Another great video Marie, thank you. And thank you to your host/guide for showing the U.S. to you. Looking forward to next video. 😀

[@jreyman]

I really miss hearing that sound (the older truck with the Jake brake). Rarely, do I ever hear anything so awesome, anymore. These new semi-trucks are just too quiet, anymore.

[@briangreen9677]

It's so awesome getting to see your reaction to all the things you're seeing. Given your love of Mustangs, we really ought to get you into one on a race track so you can really go fast. Las Vegas is the place to make that happen. I can't imagine what it must be like being back in France now after having experienced American shopping. We take everything to extremes in a good way. I loved seeing your reaction to the chef cooking you dinner. There's nothing quite like a presentation like that. I've been to a few places that do that and am never disappointed. It's cool watching you react to the various accents around you. He was from down South, not sure where, but I've always liked the accent. Keep up the great work and I hope your car is back from being repaired and you're able to drive around again! Have a great day Marie!

[@dylanholman3]

Your videos bring me so much joy. :)

[@davidmolina3520]

Excellent 👍

[@yellowbeardjamesgibson9297]

Hello Miss Marie Always Nice to be First to comment Like button Illuminated 😀

[@vawest2052]

I live in Jefferson County, I work in Charles Town. It's so fun seeing all the places I shop at on KZbin. That Castle you drove past,had an auction in the early 2000s, I bought a cross bow from there. It's own by Berkeley County now......I think.

[@canadianeasybid]

I am watching this at 9:12 in the morning and I want to go to that Japanese Steak House right now. The food looks mouth watering. Another great video Marie. Thanks for look into your life in the US.👍

[@pacificcoastpiper3949]

That noise that the big truck was making is a special engine braking system called a “jake brake” here in America. Trucks like that are said to be “poppin’ jake” when they do that.

[@IrishPizzaMan]

😊

[@JerZkyd]

so cool that person came all the way from france to stay in west virginia!

[@jerrywinters6914]

Excellent! Looking forward to the next video...

[@woodyg75]

Sun!!!! Very impressed you knew of John Denver's song Country Roads and used it in your opening. A classic American song. The region you explored is so scenic and rooted in American history. The accent sounded like a happy hillbilly to use a slang term of someone from that region.

[@riptide6161]

"Awesome Accent" at 9:05. Sounds like a mix of Virginia/Texas/ (maybe a Carolinas?) African American Unique slang mudslingin' hoot 'n holler. An American Treasure. Just a good 'ole boy havin' fun and a laugh with his friends. Yeah, that's America at its best. LOVE it!

[@dennisstafford1749]

🙂!

[@ruebennomura9143]

Enjoy this video and the food too and great view too

[@jkp41978]

Very cool video. I love the fact that I knew every place you went. At one point going through Hedgesville you passed by a little pizza shop I worked at while I was in school.

[@Tensen01]

I mean, you're not actually supposed to bring any pet that isn't a service animal into places like Walmart, but Walmasrt is kind of the Retail Wild West when it comes to that stuff.

[@you_can_call_me_T]

Candy cigarettes?? Spirit Halloween?? You're seeing the real America lol. You're one of the few visitors from abroad who can truly say that. Most people visit Vegas, Disney, or NYC and feel like they've had the American experience, which couldn't be farther from the truth. Thanks for having a real interest in our country! And for being a kind, open minded person.

[@Lorinda212]

Good job, Marie !!!!!!

[@phillipdaltun3779]

Almost Heaven Marie ⛰️ Take me home country roads🚘 🪕🎶 From the look of things the season of the witch was in full swing & America knows how to do it best, bringing home a dog skeleton for your garden would have been cool & not to scary if you were celebrating & those broomsticks reminded of those kids that were trending flying around on an invisible glass, maybe you've seen it. The changing blossoms were so pretty even when it's just a carpark. Having lunch I did notice a Angus cheeseburger on the menu from my motherland, your right about more ketchup , I don't know why the Dutch think it's anymore weird (no disrespect) then using mayo like cream is for us . At long last Mr blue sky is back , it's wonderful cruising among the trees, such great views across the valley, imagine if you were in a balloon, I've never seen big black grasshoppers? like that either , it's cool collecting bubble gum packs, you should have blow up a bubble for a funny picture. Going back to a bigger Walmart there's lots of of nice fresh produce like what your used to, as for the berries your more used to calling them myrtilles , they did get the blue in french right. There was a lot of spooktacular stuff at the spirit store, it was funny seeing you jumping back from the moving model, I thought you looked quite dashing with a sailing hat ready for the high seas & a crown fit for a queen just like that gif I made when you went to Versailles if my memory serves me right, it's interesting there's one in West Virginia to, the masks were well made but I couldn't see myself wearing on , I'll rather make a animal totem one. Going to a Japanese restaurant is more thrilling 🔥 I like that you get to see upfront your food being served, it seems easier cooking without a hob that way & the chiefs get to show off their skills, you've got me more curious about Asian cuisine like Korean kimchi I came across recently, it all looked so delicious 😋 it's been interesting seeing what's available there & how it compares with France , I'm looking forward to what more local delights you got to try, it's been another fun & enjoyable road trip, superb editing , thanks for sharing, I'll carry on creating that special email for your birthday. 💗 🤠 ✌️✨

[@jimallison6125]

Marie, It looks like you had a lot of fun. That part of Virginia is very pretty. The Shenandoah Valley is very pretty too. Look forward to more of your videos.

[@christypriest30]

Yep! The man’s accent in the Walmart parking lot was very Virginian!

[@shawnh2745]

Is that the castle in Berkley springs?! That's a beautiful town, in fact I was just there a couple weeks ago . It used to be open to the public for tours along time ago

[@wahswolf88]

I like how you love Ford Mustangs!

[@protonneutron9046]

We called Walmart ahead of your visit to have them relabel items with French names. 😘 Nice Japanese food!

[@timlamb6196]

i've never been in that part of the country it looks beautiful. Same river in the John Denver song. Looks so peaceful.

[@hardtackbeans9790]

Shenandoah is a pretty cool place. I have only been there a couple of times but it is nice. It can be very 'back woods' in places but all of it is great. 3:29 The noise you hear is the compression brake. They probably have no reason to use it in this situation. 8:20 You look just like a real American Walmart shopper. LOL!!

[@dirtcop11]

My ancestral home is in that region. Near Staunton, Virginia, is a house that was built in 1739. The plantation was called Wheatlands and later Merrifield's. I know that isn't old by European standards but it makes my mother's family an FFV, First Familly of Virginia. I love watching your videos.

[@sirmoonslosthismind]

the "first families of virginia" (ffv) weren't really the earliest european families in virginia (tho we might consider them pretty early, relatively speaking). rather, they considered themselves "first" in the same way that the president's wife is often called "first lady". "ffv" was a snobbish "we're better than you" type designation.

[@snowflakehunter]

The noise you heard from the semi truck is called "Jake braking". But it is more commonly referred to as engine breaking.

[@TheMaxmurphy1973]

You went through my hometown, Hedgesville WV !

[@stevenhopkins2887]

Thanks to the Shenandoah River and Valleys, I flunked out of James Madison University, because I backpacked every time I could, instead of studying, due to the beauty of the land....So different from the State of Delaware, where I came from.

[@lioninwinter9316]

The Apalachian mountain range is VERY old. The tops were ground off by the glacial ice that once covered most of the North American continent. That was many years before man existed there.

[@mfree80286]

If I recall correctly, the Appalachians are half of an ancient range, and the other half is the Atlas mountain range in the Maghreb (NW Africa). They're old enough for the continents to drift far enough to create the entire Atlantic Ocean...

[@shepnorfleet]

Always enjoy your vids. Thanks for sharing.

[@scottski51]

A teppanyaki meal with your family or friends is always a fun time! They're all over the place today and really, a part of the Scene in bigger cities.

[@darrell9546]

Somebody has a thing for Mustangs. 😉

[@scottgordon600]

Sell everything you and your guy have. Process your paperwork. Welcome to your new home! Good old U.S.A. 🤘😎🤘

[@FrenchTasticExplorations]

🤣🤣

[@chipthompson3957]

Thanks again for taking us along on your Journey.

[@_Steve_W]

Love that you went to the Shenandoah. I love taking my kids camping, kayaking, and hiking there every year!

[@Navyuncle]

Marie, one of my friends name is Maria. She is from Pakistan. I'm glad that you are enjoying your visit to the USA. Come back some time and visit the Midwest.

[@LukeDodge916]

Great video, love your attitude and wonderment... Hope America returned the love you showed her. Halloween is my favorite holiday. I love that here in America it has become our favorite holiday. Its just such a fun and cozy time of year.

[@billyboy9034]

When You see , Huge Crickets, it a good sign.

[@yugioht42]

the Shenandoah valley was part of a huge land boom in the 1700s although that fizzled out to become the modern Shenandoah park. its a nice place though

[@WhatDayIsItTrumpDay]

It's funny you're fascinated by Mustangs. It's a pretty common car in the US. I had an '89 model as my first car back in the early 90s. They weren't that good of a vehicle back in those days. But now they're pretty awesome ever since the retro redesign in 2005. The American sportscar you really need to watch out for is the C7 or C8 corvettes. C8's being the 2020+ models. Mid-engine car that looks very similar to a Ferrari. And they're pretty affordable, with a starting price tag of around $60K for the base model.

[@ik7578]

The best way to get a pumpkin is to actually goto a pumpkin patch and pick your own. We get 150 pound pumpkins at our usual place. Going to an apple orchard with a cider mill and fresh donuts is also a great fall activity!

[@tallguytrucker7864]

Really enjoying your travel experiences.

[@rohmarts]

Oh, look! A Mustang. : )

[@brentkelsay3439]

Wow Marie you saw some beautiful scenery. And some Mustangs. And a puppy! Glad you're enjoying your trip and the food.

[@jimmyboredom3519]

Great!

[@simonforester424]

Glad the sun was finally out for you. Hope there was more days for you like this ahead!

[@christopheryochum3602]

You really liked that black Mustang in the Home Depot parking lot! :) I get so hungry watching your videos. That Asian place, where the cook prepared your meal in front of you looked DELICIOUS!!! :)

[@Junior-hy6hh]

Happy, happy, happy birthday. 🎂🎁🎊🎉🎈

[@FrenchTasticExplorations]

Thank you 😊

[@kurtsnyder4752]

Halloween store. That is a "pop up" store, using space in malls that had been otherwise a store that closed in any of the downturns in the economy. There's usually some of these in town for rent.

[@lonniehawkins582]

Just saw the point du hoc video your sincerity and appreciation just blows me away . I got a little choked up watching you cry . Your awesome , thank you again from the bottom if my heart you represent the French people in a way I never thought .

[@deborahscalise3215]

Have a very Happy Birthday Marie. Love your explorations here in the states. I hope you had a wonderful time.