My first impressions of life in Berlin 🇩🇪 Do I like it?

[@OliveraDarko]

ONE YEAR in Berlin: what do I think of it now? - bit.ly/3OGrTdy

[@MurtazaRetiwala]

What a lovely positive video. I’m moving to Berlin as a freelancer musician - A singer, songwriter, a melody composer and a singing coach. I hope things go well and I find good work in terms of my profession. Would love to connect with you as you have much more experience as Berliner than me, obviously.

[@OliveraDarko]

Hope you enjoyed this first impressions video! Back to living in Berlin vlogs next week 😊

[@evelinemoczko577]

German here, I agree with most of the cons, especially those racist and rude old people. If you are planning to be here for only a year I really don't expect you to learn German. Ugh. And you hit the nail on the head, saying they don't like the young, they are rude to German young people as well, it's just way worse for foreigners. Where I don't agree are the taxes and covid measures. We for sure could spend the tax income more efficiently, but I'm happily paying. I come from a poor working class family, and only because Germany has such a tight social security net and free education I had the guts to go to university which got me to where I am today. I work in tech in a Berlin startup now (hehe), making a great salary but without that system I would be a cleaner like my mom (obviously nothing wrong with that, but it's a very different life). I happily pay my taxes knowing the next talented girl from a poor family can do the same as me. Re covid measures, yeah some of it doesn't make sense, but the examples you mentioned *do* make sense. Groceries are essential to living...of course there shouldn't be measures to get items that literally prevent you from starving. Shopping for cute shoes or going to a bar just doesn't belong in that category and of course can have different measures. And yes if someone is unvaccinated, behaving like a truculent child, denying science and overwhelming the hospitals (which effects healthcare workers but also everyone who needs health care) then sorry, they don't get to go to bars.

[@OliveraDarko]

I’m so happy to hear that you were able to do what you want in life, that’s amazing! Congrats on the job 👏🏼 and yes you have a great point. I’m also glad that every individual who cannot finance an education can get one in Germany. That’s truly a blessing 😌

[@sevdenamarinova6030]

You are so so so positive,energetic and amazing ❤️

[@OliveraDarko]

Aw thank you! What a lovely comment 🥰

[@geography62000]

Thanks for your comments and I totally agree with you!

[@mariellebertheau8788]

I appreciate this so much. I'm going on vacation there for three weeks and its really useful knowing a bit better what to expect

[@OliveraDarko]

Have the best time!! Hope you’ll like it 😊

[@Kleidoni]

Loved the video, it was really interesting. Berlin is such a nice mixture of foreign/local so i think that balances well enough the best of both worlds😅

[@OliveraDarko]

100% agree with you 😊

[@jesaja0283]

No, that’s not true. We, the local population, have to leave the City or have to Move to the outskirts, because we can’t pay the high rents anymore..

[@paulinakrolkiewicz471]

Im really thankful for this video. I am moving to Berlin in few months and I feel that's a good idea!!!

[@adamszymanski5573]

Thank you for this upbeat and informative video. You have a very positive energy. See you in Berlin

[@Tony-kj7mq]

same in Prague, you have to pay for tap water, which is ridiculous. Thanks for the video

[@aygunabasova3223]

i love the video a lot. thanks a lot Olivera

[@OliveraDarko]

I’m glad! Thanks for watching 😊

[@davidhands9113]

Very useful video! I’m moving over end of august for at least 12 months so need all the advice I can get

[@OliveraDarko]

You will looooove it 😍

[@ArminiusRising]

thankyou

[@pole040]

6:12 laughing in London. Which village you came from girl? In London metro monthly pass can cost up to 300 euros a month! Whilst the cheapest is 165 lol. 90 is a bargain.

[@youresister8430]

Loved this video! I'm moving to Berlin and am hoping to work in a cafe. I don't speak German yet, I intend to immerse myself in the langue once I'm there, but it would be super helpful to know which cafes you mentioned where the people working only speak English? Thank you so much! Love your content.

[@OliveraDarko]

Good luck with the move!! 😊 tbh I’m not sure on which names or which specific cafes but in the Friedrichshain area pretty much everyone speaks English so I’d recommend checking in cafes around there! You’re bound to find something 😌

[@OliveraDarko]

I'm now working in Berlin at a start up as a content creator and my job is fully in English! For those interested you can watch what a typical day in my life looks like: bit.ly/3HUMR5W

[@LittleMissEden100]

are you renting from spotahome?

[@yuyanglong225]

do restaurants allow ppl to bring their own water?

[@OliveraDarko]

Not really…it’s apparently considered so rude 😅

[@redshirt438]

The fact that it's a vegan heaven makes it the perfect place to live! 😍

[@OliveraDarko]

Yessss I’m so obsessed 😍

[@ji-ah3186]

loved the vid! xoxo

[@OliveraDarko]

Glad to hear it 😊

[@MR-dp9vx]

They vaccination situation must have changes recently as I was there last week and I was never asked for proof of vacc

[@lilistoycheva4498]

I absolutely love your video! Just to touch on the tap water point.. i live in France and here they can also charge you for tap water. The rule here is whatever is an expense to the restaurant it should be charged to you. They obviously dont do it but they could. But i totally agree with you.. in 2022 we should be able to get free water in a restaurant.

[@OliveraDarko]

That’s interesting and I suppose I get it but at the end of the day a glass of tap water cannot cost them much in the end 😅 and 1.50€ is actually outrageous

[@burrataghetti5827]

Is berlin good for under graduate am 19 and i am scared that ill be all alone and if ill find any friends or where to meet people and guys or do they part like in US.. Is it overall a good experience for college life?

[@majorkerr1333]

I have been looking for a job in Germany. I speak German at a B1.2 level. I've had such a hard time looking from the states. Should I just go over there and search?

[@dosia1879]

How safe is it when the delivery guy sends your package to your neighbours. Does it happen if the neighbours might lie about not having your order?

[@OliveraDarko]

Oh it’s completely fine! It’s a very regular thing here and no one steals…or it’s never happened to me so far. People are pretty respectful of others packages. And in any case you can always contact the delivery company and say you can’t locate your package and I’m sure they’ll resend it or refund you.

[@kristinakristina4519]

Amazing video like always !!! ✨The pandemic has changed a lot of things during the past year. For example, we have a curfew from 10pm-5am, everything is closed on Sunday and the vaccine passport is required everywhere; in restaurants, fitnesses… In Quebec (Canada), soon people who don’t have a third dose of vaccination won’t be able to even go to their non-essential work. Can you make a video of how it is in Berlin with the pandemic and all the health measures?

[@OliveraDarko]

Sounds pretty similar to Berlin if I’m honest 😳 apart from the curfew part…but I wouldn’t be surprised if that gets introduced at some point as well. I’ll have a think about possibly making a video on that!

[@meandria9646]

​@@OliveraDarko Berlin is almost like a living hell for a unvaccinated person. Pretty much the whole country. So if someone is not vaccinated and is considering coming to Berlin, they need to know what the actual situation is. Since the start of the pandemic this city is not the same anymore. A video on this topic would be helpfull since it will reflect the actual reality and not just the good sides. But this is up to you of course.

[@KaliBlazeMusic]

Why do the cars get burned?

[@OliveraDarko]

I have nooo idea 😅

[@liveonthefarm9415]

my circumstances are difficult.👩‍👩‍👧‍👧 I🙏 made this channel in order to support my family🙏👩‍👩‍👧‍👧💚🙏❣❣.,.olive

[@OliveraDarko]

Sorry to hear that! Good luck with your channel 🙏🏼

[@cesarparra6538]

Hello Olivera!!! I love your content!!!!!, My Girlfriend and I are willing to live there for 2 months this summer... what towns or suburban areas (just outside Berlin) would you choose to live in for two months (July and August) if you want a calm, and relaxing place with great transport to the city that gives you both the freedom to be in the natural outdoors and city centre without needing a car? Thanks 😊

[@IanMossManchester]

Probably Bernau.

[@daniell7524]

I think if you compare taxes, costs of living and common services in general, Germany is not that bad. Taxes in the UK might be lower but what about living expenses and other things? Saving taxes in Germany: Get married or buy properties as an investment (use of deductions, tax free sale after 10 years etc). Cool that you like Berlin! Did you encounter people with "Berliner Schnauze"? They might partly be the reason for the rude reputation of Germans. :D

[@OliveraDarko]

That’s very true hence why I said that it can be seen as a pro as well as a con! Depends how you look at it of course 😌 I’m not sure what that is but that must have been it! 😅

[@brithomas.]

Charging to use the BATHROOM?!😳I have so much anxiety hearing that, wow! It sounds like you're enjoying your time in Berlin despite the cons, I would love to check it out one day. You are so radiant, I enjoyed this💕

[@OliveraDarko]

Yesss it’s crazy isn’t it?! Pretty much everywhere in Germany charges you to use the toilet. A super annoying one is at gas stations. Imagine a super long road trip and you’ve gotta go but have no cash 😅 it does raise my anxiety levels as well! So glad you enjoyed it & thank you 🥰

[@brithomas.]

@@OliveraDarko my god that is a sin 😩 you’re so welcome girl! 🤗

[@proudlycanadian3023]

Eines Tages werde ich in der perfektesten Stadt und einer der größten Lieben meines Lebens begraben - Berlin, Deutschland!

[@DSeeKer]

no homeless in Berlin?? you are completely detached from reality, must live in Prenzlauerberg

[@ASMRaphael]

So absolutely amazing and so fun to watch my dear friend :)

[@OliveraDarko]

So glad you enjoyed it!! 😊

[@silvanutza100]

In case u don’t know, you can recuperate some of the money from taxes in the next year.

[@GhanYt]

I received advice to spread my investments across various assets like stocks and bonds, a strategy that safeguards my retirement portfolio. I intend to invest $200,000 across different markets, but I'm uncertain about where to begin.

[@bahijarhafiri]

A successful long-term strategy necessitates guidance from a broker or financial advisor.

[@bahijarhafiri]

Could you please share the contact information of your investment consultant? I'd appreciate the opportunity to get in touch with them......

[@boykagerova2977]

Great video! Thanks for sharing, life in Berlin looks nice...wish I could move there 😊

[@OliveraDarko]

Always welcome to join me 🥰

[@oscarmaximov1231]

You are alright

[@serafimov8914]

Greetings from Bulgaria.

[@OliveraDarko]

👋🏼😊

[@kumarin250]

well done your job 🌷🌷

[@OliveraDarko]

❤️❤️

[@crazywv1074]

❤️

[@OliveraDarko]

❤️

[@monics92]

Awwww great video! I’m so happy you are enjoying the city!!! Also, yes, #freethetoilets 😁 idk if you’ve noticed it, but in my experience, 100% of the toilet ladies are Bulgarian for some reason 😅

[@OliveraDarko]

Yesss they are haha but still #freethetoilets

[@huimingsun4228]

I love your smile and how you address in the video:) (Being a person who is now travelling now in Berlin and have been considering whether should move from Frankfurt to Berlin haha)

[@rajamoazzamkhan]

You doing good work

[@OliveraDarko]

Thank you very much!

[@Rochelle642]

We also pay a lot of taxes in South Africa... Yes... It sucks. But free water, best water in the world and free toilets mostly lol.

[@krypt0nhd226]

Lmao, the tax rates are actually good xD. From a portuguese perspective ahahha Nice video btw, thank you

[@ShubhamGuptatheincidence]

Ugh Toronto or Berlin im so confused

[@OliveraDarko]

I’ve never been to Toronto so can’t really say…but all I can say is that Berlin is for sure an incredible city to experience living in! At least for a while. And whilst you’re there you’re also able to see a lot of Europe as everywhere is extremely accessible and you can purchase very cheap transportation to a lot of nearby countries.

[@ShubhamGuptatheincidence]

@@OliveraDarko Yep Agreed the proximity to other mazing places is a huge plus

[@Life-in-Germany]

very cute and cool

[@hharrison-parker1606]

I lived in Berlin for over 25 years, moved there before the wall came down, it is a fab city but the vaccination pass is a big NO NO for me. I will never visit again!

[@TravelonlineWalk]

Beautiful movie Very beautiful summer destination 😍 new sub and bell ❤

[@alexcsikos9505]

i m an abstract artist i would like to move in berlin i olso do music curently in london but i dont like life here

[@nicholaspolitis644]

Cool video but you must not venture far out from the most central, expat- ridden areas. In a lot of berlin you won't find many vegan restaurants at all, and not many people will speak good English. Especially older generations. You're living in your own bubble. I also highly doubt that your fully furnished apartment was "affordable", maybe for your standards

[@elizabethnilsson1815]

....not just vegan option but man times option for diabetes people too

[@OliveraDarko]

Yes for sure! 😍

[@alba5537]

I don't even want to receive my packages at home and use delivery points, imagine receiving the other people's packages 🤣🤣🤣 nope thank you

[@deniaberson8352]

Ough yeah mr all star wanna go

[@asyastefanova655]

That with the old people is true. 😂 I think that Germans don't like when you can't speak their language very well.

[@OliveraDarko]

I think so too 😅 but one time I didn’t even speak 😳 I guess I don’t look German and she just knew 😂

[@Elwelt]

berlin is great....but... having topay for tap water an toilets is pretty outrageous and a shock to me as well when i faced it here. I mean, basic human rights, right?

[@OliveraDarko]

AGREED 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@Rj-nb1gn]

I live in Berlin but I don't like Berlin

[@OliveraDarko]

Warum nicht?

[@PaulGPopa]

me too...german people are the reason...

[@Rj-nb1gn]

@@OliveraDarko Cultural, social and urban poverty

[@carljames1411]

Ich wuerde deutsch mit dir reden.