Everyone Told Me Germany Sucks Now, But Actually.. (

DEUTSCHLAND! 🇩🇪 That's Germany, if you prefer. Germany has had a...complicated past, one could say. Barely 30 years ago, it emerged from the Cold War reunited--the two former halves of West Germany and East Germany joined back together to from the economic powerhouse that dominates the EU today.
But who are the Germans exactly? I had always heard they were cold, serious and always working. They said it was hard to make friends there. And it recent times, they say the country is now overrun with migrants, like the rest of Europe. Well, like anywhere else I go, I wanted to find out first-hand. This is my trip to Germany.
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[@SabbaticalTommy]

GERMANY 🍺! Happy Oktoberfest. I've been on quite the journey across Eurasia the past few months, have been slowly editing and releasing the videos as I go along. So apologies if some of these videos are a bit late. I've been to so many places that not all of them will make it onto KZbin. If you'd like to see my trips in Holland 🇳🇱, Italy 🇮🇹, and the Baltics 🇱🇹🇱🇻, I'll be posting those on Patreon. If you wanna watch and also support ya boy out in the field, all you gotta do is pitch in $5. Check it out here: www.patreon.com/sabbaticaltommy

[@LaoSoftware]

Greetings from Laos. Thank you for another exciting video. This is how I learn about other countries.

[@bruceinpb]

Great vid!

[@dertythegrower]

Cheers, Happy Croptober fest incoming, eheheh

[@danielwho4859]

@SabbaticalTommy brother check 25:55-26:04 ASAP and fix it, i might be crazy but...

[@reversefulfillment9189]

My great grandfather was well known on Geissen. He sold brezels and engaged in philosophical discussions with philosophy students at the bruhaus there. Apparently there is a sculpture of him in the university conservatory. RIP Brezel Heinerich.

[@smiley9872]

That is amazing.

[@Silligk]

Absolutely loving the long 40-1 hour videos you're uploading these days! Keep up the great work, one of my fav channels to watch:)

[@omegarift]

lmfao the bald and bankrupt reference is killer edit: checked reddit and wow. this dude has such a fucked history i had NO IDEA...

[@Pokeman_official1]

Pls explain

[@perkunas170]

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[@pdelcas]

Tommy kicks the shit out of Bald.

[@cs2294]

@@Pokeman_official1 The soviet mural

[@Pokeman_official1]

@@pdelcas yep bald is a horrible person

[@jimgraham9450]

My Dad was a Army Combat Engineer in Germany during and after World War 2. He always said we messed up letting Russia take Germany. We should have done it. Russia was a problem ever after World War 2. He said the people of Germany like the Americans, not Hitler. He liked the Germans a lot. During the war he was putting down pontoon bridges. After Germany fell he was loading up unexploded bombs and mines into trucks, hauling them to German Bunkers, and blowing them up. He said it just rolled the top over. They were very thick and strong. Obviously, after the war he did not like noise. I was born early during World War 2 in the US.

[@Svalsorim]

Tell me how many countries did Soviet Union invade and how many wars did it start. Than compare that number with USA. Now tell me again who is the problem for the world peace.

[@codeman9145]

Why do you think part of the reason of nuking Japan to surrender was also important. Because otherwise it would have ended up in a land invasion of Japan with US one side and Russia the other. Besides the fact 30x more people would have died in a land invasion than nuking 2 cities. Russia beat us to Berlin first. We’re lucky they even let us split it without major conflict.

[@bobbaker8263]

I was stationed in Germany in the early seventies. I loved my time there. Bavaria was one of my favorite places. I was stationed in Landstuhl. I enjoy your videos & amazed how you pick up languages. Best of luck to you.

[@MrReymoclif714]

Wurzburg!

[@christosdoumas1140]

You mean Landshut

[@bobbaker8263]

@@christosdoumas1140 No, Landstuhl.

[@adamhartline2855]

you can look forward to getting a few tickets from the speed cameras in a few weeks from the rental company. On the autobahn, you can only go as fast as you want where the sign is posted with a white circle with black diagonal lines on it, usually between cities, in busier places and on the outskirts of the cities, the speed limit is usually 100KPH or there abouts. But great videos, I love them.

[@SabbaticalTommy]

Shit. My dreams (and bank account) have been shattered!

[@adamhartline2855]

@@SabbaticalTommy Lol, you'll be fine, the tickets are usually not very expensive, I've gotten quite a few, at most I think they were around 50 bucks, and you can pay them online.

[@aluisious]

This is why I don’t like driving in other countries. You can ruin yourself by ignorance quickly.

[@smiley9872]

@@adamhartline2855 Yep, I wouldn't be too concerned.

[@alastairtheduke]

Another fun fact, even if you are legally allowed to as fast as you want, if you are in an accident, you will be liable. So Germany, will let you screw yourself but at your own risk

[@Amacleod17]

Always a good day when Sabbatical posts! 🙌🏼

[@marciestoddard730]

It's refreshing how unbothered the guy is. He's very classy in comparison to most traveler youtubers.

[@TheSquire420]

lmao "not bomb?!" was some top tier american cringe my friend, well played! had to skip it out of second hand embarrassment lol

[@indianfyre]

McDonalds right next to Checkpoint Charlie is just incredible

[@charlyovos]

My beautiful capitalism 🥰

[@aluisious]

No…It’s credible

[@skontheroad]

I was there on a FAM Trip (familiarizing trip) for travel agents, etc, and as the oldest one there... and as the only one who spoke fluent German... I tried to explain Checkpoint Charlie to everyone. They just stared at me blankly..... And they still have plenty of people who hate "Ausländer".

[@ryanimal34]

MERICA

[@fileinterrupted1787]

that guy selling cologne was sketchy

[@deanl0]

Contraband $#@ ?

[@teasea546]

No cap, I was just thinking when you are going to check out East Germany last night, then this video dropped. That’s awesome.

[@ourladyofguadalupebotanica6732]

you can't go to Germany without eating Pork Knuckle, Mashed Potato, and Sauerkraut. The best combination around!

[@brandonschreiber6403]

Don't forget Blutwurst, or Maultaschen.

[@SERBIAZ]

Love knuckle 😉

[@dickydingerexploring5247]

Love your videos Tommy!! So much so that I started watching all of them!!!

[@876walker3]

Blessings always from over here in Jamaica 🇯🇲💯✨

[@ValentinaMitchell1]

Blessings to you too. Blessings from USA 🇺🇸

[@windsong3wong828]

I just finished a 3 weeks hols in Germany, swit and Italy. I love Germany. It is historical, beautiful, quaint , modern . It’s facilities , hotels are modern and very tourist friendly. Food , beers , liquor is great and cheap.

[@Mkbshg8]

Not just any Kuchen Ass, XXL Kuchen Ass!

[@noinfothxbye7663]

"When people tend to think of Germany, they tend to only think of that one thing. The fact that they have really good beer, and mead, and weiners!" This had me dying. 🤣😂🤣

[@smiley9872]

Just don't mention the W8R!

[@hughjames8339]

I stayed in Berlin 1981 before the wall came down ,i had a great time .

[@teezy6578]

he really asked if the property taxes are cheaper because of what happened lol

[@spiffydigs]

I HAD to immediately check the comments after I heard that one.

[@ricksanchez4659]

legitimate question imo

[@pumpkinpiex]

He asked asian immigrants lol

[@e.o.486]

​@@pumpkinpiexhow do your know they are immigrants? They are probably born in Germany with a German passport. Berlin has large vietnamese community. A lot of vietnamese immigrated to east Germany decades ago. But chances are they still don't have a clue what he's talking about.

[@ceehads]

Loved the interview at the end. Just a regular persons experience without any kind of agenda. That’s why you’re the best travel channel.

[@jianxingrobinzhao176]

Nice! I was just watching your past videos!

[@Gruezi583]

Dresden remains my favorite city in the world .. Especially in the Winter .. Very " Cozy " feel and quiet compared to other german large cities

[@bryanyankulov3162]

I've been Binge watching your Channel. My Mom who is 80 really likes your channel. Thanks Tommy. 🇺🇸

[@smiley9872]

Best wishes to your Mom from Ireland, we adore Tommy too.

[@ValentinaMitchell1]

Best wishes and blessings to your mom! We all watch Tommy too, we look forward to his videos!

[@xlr555usa]

So your mom has a crush on him?

[@D3MON_KOR3]

I'm originally from Bamberg but have been living in the US since the early 90s.

[@MrReymoclif714]

1975 lotta Armored Vehicles!

[@Steve-kl3mo]

You used to be able to pump gas in the United States before paying. Apparently people for the most part were more honest and trustworthy here then. Kudos to Germany for still being able to do this.

[@Donnie-Lee-Gringo]

Supermarket chain Aldi also came from Germany to USA

[@smiley9872]

As did ALDI!

[@TRICK-OR-TREAT236]

@@smiley9872 ALDI TOO

[@ns.hidayat]

first time I saw you're unable to speak the local language where you visited. And it's German 😂

[@alexrobbins4566]

lol right?

[@Freewheeling6060]

In Germany, there is no general speed limit on many sections of the Autobahn (highways), which is famous for allowing drivers to travel at high speeds. However, there is a recommended speed limit of 130 km/h (81 mph).

[@idego28]

Great content as usual!

[@brandonschreiber6403]

Regarding the comment at the erotics store, about the openness with sexuality, I just want to add that dirty talk in our language is some of the most horrid shit you might ever hear.

[@SU_fan_44]

I was stationed in Germany in the early 90's just after the wall came down. I have a few pieces of it that I chipped off with a hammer.

[@berg8970]

i do too.

[@xlr555usa]

Holiday in the sun, now I got reason, and Im waiting, the Berlin Wall

[@theresajones8376]

🎉 Hey bae!!🍺 enjoy yourself!🎉. 👏You are doing good with these Traveling videos 📷👏. 👍👍👍s Up. This beautiful viewing of Germany is lovely. Thanks 😘 Love.

[@Sir......]

that old Chess guy is a legit dude.

[@rarcay00]

At <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="1556">25:56</a> you have a small child urinating in the background....did you do that on purpose? LOL!

[@germanapplemullentree6152]

Finally you are in my country You need to visit Heidelberg

[@mtn231]

Man I miss my Germany trip, I stayed in Lörrach which is southwest on border of France and Switzerland. Been learning German for the past several months it’s a wonderful language. The life size chess board is very common cross the country. The autobahn was awesome I miss it, but yeah don’t drive as fast as you want everywhere on highway 😂, it’s only as fast as you want when the circle has the line through it. You gotta go on a brewery tour

[@oregyenduero1192]

i grew up in Vienna and moved to Berlin recently, if you want to see organised, the austrians are even more ridcilous about it :D

[@smiley9872]

For sure!

[@graemewright7386]

Was just watching your Washington DC episode

[@davidr6447]

Try Bavarian Germany...places like Wurzburg and Munich!

[@MrReymoclif714]

1975 beautiful wine country! Verksberg.

[@bsr6823]

I moved away a few years ago. It got so freaking expensive and used to be very affordable.

[@hydeparkist]

Damn, I'm from the Netherlands and to us Germany is a shopping paradise that reminds us to the early 2000's price wise!

[@redneckways1617]

I believe that he escaped and went to Argentina

[@ajeettv]

No, he lives at the Northpole with Santa Claus.

[@BusinessandFinance-ym5bk]

He totally did. We have DNA testing today and his remains could've been validated - but they never did.

[@Liberta_BR]

what a cute little car you got there. My city of Rio de Janeiro has never been at a world war and it looks 100x worse than Dresden! Cheers

[@smiley9872]

Dresden is a wonderful city. I hope your city never sees war, like we have in EU, unfortunately it's not looking so good right now for us.

[@neoda91]

can confirm Lidal is popular in Long island!

[@_Sisyphus]

Whilst in Berlin, look for the many bullets that are still embedded in the walls and columns of Berlin. They are still there to this day. Some of the damage has been patched over but it's pretty obvious where that has occurred. Berlin is an interesting city. Fun fact: it's actually the parking lot of that apartment complex that you so casually strolled through, that was the site of the Fuhrer Bunker.

[@floater1063]

That picture booth used to be in every mall in America. It's funny you walked away. They do take a while to come out.

[@sofaonasock]

Love how the gas station cashier is wearing latex gloves!

[@H3nrque]

I lived for almost a year in Hamburg. Really nice place, very different from Berlin.

[@padee9469]

Did you record this before your other European trips? A lot of the things you're surprised about are things all of Europe does like buying petrol and main landmarks being free. Weird that this is the first time you encountered it!

[@jenBaker707]

All of america used to be pump first, then pay.

[@dougr.6734]

Still is where I live. You get that in high trust societies.

[@paulbishop4712]

thanks Tommy another interesting walk around .......when you end up on the west coast of Canada I invite you to explore my island (Quadra) and you have a invite to my clandestine cabin on a small lake if you are lucky you may get a few howls from the resident wolves ......cheers Paul

[@SabbaticalTommy]

No idea where that is but sure I’ll be there

[@paulbishop4712]

@@SabbaticalTommy Quadra island is off the east side of Vancouver Island Canada a little west of New York

[@Tajjahan1994]

One love brotha

[@B_T_B]

Been to Dresden. Was amazing. Also Pumping gas. You can do that in the UK ;) Dont visit the UK Seaside towns, that wont depress you at all. Like Poole or Bournbouth or the SouthWest of England. If you want a better time why not visit the delights of the North East of England, LIke Grimsby.

[@MrReymoclif714]

Bristol-1980(OUCH)!!!

[@smiley9872]

@@MrReymoclif714 oh that hurts!

[@B_T_B]

@@MrReymoclif714 Bristol is Amazin' worked for a company that put me in Avonmouth, long long time ago. Chemical madness ;)

[@johnnybadventurestravels2813]

I love you and respect you! I’ve traveled the world and lived in China, India and Brasil! Im East Tennessee hillbilly and permanent resident of Brasil! You’re the son I wanted. Love ya!! Keep doin what ya doin!!

[@mikec4845]

That wasn't Checkpoint Charlie was it? Looks very different now. Back then a few of the subway stops of the West Berlin side actually crossed through East Berlin. You couldn't stop at those stations of course. They were closed and the train car just sped through. Back around 1990-91 East Berliners were selling East German military souvenirs. Medals, helmets, even an entire uniform. Just on the other side of Checkpoint Charlie people were also selling pieces of the Wall to tourists.

[@sarahtyson2676]

Wow Amsterdam in a.m. Germany before bed! What a tour. Love it! A Mineola Fan

[@ViVaChAoS]

moin dikka! haha I saw you in so many freaky different country and as a fuckin german its so weird to saw you in bautzen wtf. I never was in bautzen. Berlin, Hamburg, Bremen, Frankfurt or Köln are pretty chill P.S. Bautzen is in germany famous because of his great mustard called "Bautzner Senf"

[@winconfig]

"I'm trying to not talk about Nazi's and the War..." ... "Let's go to Dresden..."

[@theschmoe01]

I was there early September, same spots, just missed you

[@hkraytai]

I love traveling in Germany. Awesome people and architecture.

[@FrequentFlyer_MIA]

I enjoyed my time in Munich, Dresden and Paderborn also a nice drive to Prague. Wewelsberg Castle is also interesting

[@RobertSTEINBERG-ve7yl]

Sauerbraten is sweet and sour beef brisket.

[@timothyrill3825]

Great video ! So informative packed with facts and real history. Thank you for sharing as this was so informative.😊

[@Lisforpeace71]

You would make a good World History teacher!

[@VantomFX]

I have been waiting a long time for you to come to Germany, funny to see it happen finally. Hopefully you will visit west Germany too next time but funny to see you in places have been at a few times aswell Also shoutout that uber driver

[@davidminutella]

Been to Berlin three times - has quite possibly the best collection of international cuisine available. Amazing neighborhoods and restaurants. It’s worth dealing with dorky germans

[@tombimashri8149]

Tommys vloggs are very informative. X alot akwsys enjoy .

[@optimystik181]

Cool hair cut bro 👍🏽👍🏽

[@waterbug1135]

I'm so old I remember pumping gas and then paying.

[@natemendsen1629]

I was hoping when eating in Dresden you went to the famous steak place called Slaughterhouse Five.

[@SabbaticalTommy]

Vonnegut definitely influenced me to go to Dresden at least

[@verwesne8121]

Germany has many of the most beautiful places in the world. Romantic towns, beautiful forests, breath taking mountains and nature scenery. So much history, castles, islands…seriously whoever says anything negative about Germany is either wholly ignorant and never saw how much beauty and diversity is in this country to be found, or he is just trying to troll. How many people heard about Heidelberg before? Rothenburg ob der Tauber? Look at these places alone and then know there are literally countless of similar towns which got so much history and beautiful architecture etc. and Germany also got a modern site, big buzzing cities…I lived years in America, absolutely loved it. But when I came to Germany and discovered all the different sites and places, my boy my boy, I never really realized before what a treasure this place is. So even the title of this video is super weird. When I see other Americans travel abroad to Germany and first discover it, they can’t stop being amazed by the architecture and beautiful landscape (especially if you love historical beauty and you love the aesthetic of European architecture) .

[@2paqqq]

Übertreib nicht bro

[@SCrEenNaMe-i9h]

Diversity 😂 ye it’s only getting worse

[@marciestoddard730]

Meh, it's not as much ignorance as you think. Some people do not agree with the rigidity and coldness of the culture, and aren't interested in monuments or architecture. How many people actually go to the German countryside? Not sure if it's beautiful, most countryside are tho. Overall Germany gets a bad rap for factors that don't have a ton to do with appreciating beauty(where you can find there as well as any other country).

[@marciestoddard730]

Have you traveled a lot or mostly on Germany?

[@berg8970]

@@marciestoddard730 From your response, I would say you haven't been to this beautiful country.

[@danthruni]

German guy here: Küchen Ass is an advertisement and means 'Kitchen Pro' 😉

[@ausgelch291]

Germany went from the Japan of Europe to a laughingstock police state within 15 years. At least German cars are still nice.

[@marciestoddard730]

Right? I haven't heard anything good about Germany since like 20 years ago.

[@MrReymoclif714]

@@marciestoddard730 in 1975 they had submachine guns in the window racks!

[@PalaRobe]

I think the cars also got way worse unfortunately...

[@ajeettv]

How is Germany a police state any more than any other western country?

[@meditationandrelaxationmus7869]

Thanks for the history lesson. Always look forward to your Adventures .

[@wrenchhammer5106]

Definitely my new favorite travel channel. Its like one of my buddies making travel vids. Good shit, bro. Keep it up

[@germanapplemullentree6152]

My City survived ww2 without one bomb exploding ItS called Heidelberg

[@kenbaustin4533]

Love the Russian monument park at the end!

[@tekletravel27]

The lovely man . Thank you for the best videos you did for us.

[@martian-sunset]

I like how you ignored the elephant in the room by not ignoring the elephant in the room.

[@chrisk7626]

Dresden Germany where my people are from up to a half a million people burned by Allied bombing.. sure shows me everyone can be an animal😢

[@pumpkinpiex]

Yeah, it’s amazing how it’s never mentioned.

[@chrisk7626]

@@pumpkinpiex thank you so much for responding I truly appreciate it. I'd also like to mention that according to Rick Steves when he went to the cemetery 100,000 German citizens were killed opposing Hitler before the Holocaust started. That's enough bullets to shut anyone's mouth. Horrible nightmare my people live through.

[@MrCoors68]

Sometimes, you got to be 5 cents smarter than the pretzel.

[@jonb2706]

Should have got the jaegerschnitzel. The best German food outthere.

[@jonb2706]

beer is served at McDonalds in Germany. Very appropriate

[@MrReymoclif714]

Turkish! TOLDYA!!!!! They were on our Army kasernes doing the dishwashing too!

[@JamesCotter-be4se]

Guten Tag Bro

[@steelisreal4313]

Guten Morgen aus Amerika aus Michigan

[@JamesCotter-be4se]

@@steelisreal4313 Frieden, Bruder

[@charlesmccoy5857]

I think Kuchen Ass make kitchen ware, cabinets and such. I think, but not sure. LOL

[@paulneubert2698]

It pretty much translates to "kitchen ace"

[@billinns7676]

i go two to three times a year. i love germany and their people.

[@nixnowt]

I was just thinking about you 😳

[@steveec9704]

Tommy you should hook up with the GIV and do a tour

[@immortalandeternalgod-empe4681]

Just started watching the video, i hope u asked somebody in Bautzen to speak sorbic(ish?) for u.

[@solidsteak3142]

If you go to Germany, don't go to Berlin. Almost all of history has been destroyed there. Go to Saxony (Dresden and Bautzen, like shown in the video) and Bavaria (Munich and the beautiful Alps are the best things Germany has to offer). You can also find more ww2 history there, by going to Hilters mountian home and the eagels nest, than you will ever find in Berlin.

[@SabbaticalTommy]

Too late but appreciate the tips for a future journey

[@lws7394]

Berlin is full of history ! More than in München ! But a lot of facades had been destroyed in the final days of ww2, yes.

[@gdubya6039]

I'm eating strudel watching this

[@Davidrcobb]

Always seeing a new Sabbatical video pop up. You're an interesting fella.

[@cyberstonesmedia1893]

Another excellent video, Tommy. Any chance you'll visit Denmark any time soon?

[@xlr555usa]

They truly leveled Dresden but its lookin good now

[@zazz69ed]

LOL Bald and Bankrupt reference !!!!!

[@super8nacho]

Is it just me or is Tommy mewing like an absolute chad

[@deanbianco4982]

The scourge of graffiti knows no bounds. What hath the Bronx wrought?!

[@tymiej]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="1558">25:58</a> that kid is relieving himself

[@sommebuddy]

I find it funny that tourists line up for a picture of "checkpoint Charlie", when in fact the actual checkpoint was removed decades ago....