The USA seems so WEIRD now!! (Reverse culture shocks from Americans who moved to Germany!)

[@martinheinzbecker9754]

Sad to see your time in Germany ending. But we will follow your adventures, good luck for everything!

[@hape3862]

Don't worry, they'll be back soon. Japan can't compete with Germany / Europe.

[@OurStorytoTell]

It is for us too, but thank you for the support! 💗 We are excited to show you our next adventures!!

[@OurStorytoTell]

We definitely see ourselves coming back to Europe again sometime!! ☺️

[@S16E1]

@@OurStorytoTellhopefully not just sometime but asap

[@klaus2t703]

@12:21: The pastry absolutely reminds me on the Bavarian/Austrian Hasenöhrl.

[@uliwehner]

glad you are having a good time coming back to the US. New Orleans definitely does food right. I keep telling people that leaving the US, exploring the world, and then coming back, makes you see your own country differently. well worth doing. especially for the "america is the best country in the world" crowd. gives them something to compare it to.

[@wardarcade7452]

Very happy you got to enjoy Florida and New Orleans during a time of no threats of hurricanes or floods! I've found New Orleans to be an interesting combo of European, Caribbean and Southern US in terms of culture and vibe. If you ever return, please don't miss touring the Cabildo Museum- the Spanish-era city hall where the Louisiana Purchase itself was signed AND is currently a fascinating museum detailing the building of New Orleans and Louisiana itself with all the different groups of people each adding their own spice to the gumbo! Oh, and it's on Jackson Square- right next to the Cathedral! BTW, have you enjoyed having to retrain yourselves to think English instead of Metric in terms of measurements, temperatures,etc.? IMO, it's more challenging than going back from Euros to US Dollars especially since it's not all divisible by ten but each standard has its own rules &regulations! Great having you all back with us for the Holidays and I hope you all have fun your loved ones until your HUGE jaunt to the Land of the Rising Sun! Thanks so MUCH for sharing this part of the journey with us (and is Miss Noa starting to try to talk?)!

[@OurStorytoTell]

Such a great comment to read! Thanks for taking the time! 😊 It was fun to be back with family & New Orleans was a gem to visit! So cool to hear you’ve been. If we make it back, we will have to visit the Museum. We always love suggestions so thanks! And oh yes Noa is always making fun noises and trying to talk! Get this, she said Dada first!! 😅

[@wardarcade7452]

@@OurStorytoTell That's all so amazing! Have fun over the holidays with your loved ones before setting out on your next chapter!

[@klauskirsch4371]

Its very nice in Florida and New Orleans. Guess it's worth to visit👍 Nice Sunday to you in the 🇺🇸

[@OurStorytoTell]

Yes it was really fun for us to explore new places! Definitely worth a visit! 😊

[@bankimmun8621]

this video is a good example- there is not better or worser food in different countries (use icecubes or not). Its all about in which country you was born and raised. even if you like a lot of new tastes you find in other countries, you will always miss some tastes from your childhood

[@OurStorytoTell]

That is so true! Thanks for watching 😊

[@herzschlagerhoht5637]

I follow you three (now four) since your arrival in Germany! Wish you all the best! ;)

[@Andreas_Cologne]

Cajun food and Bourbon Street at night. So great. Need to go there again.

[@OurStorytoTell]

That’s so fun you’ve been before!

[@corpi8784]

Noa (or Noah?) is such a happy smiling child, amazing

[@OurStorytoTell]

Noa really is such a happy baby! We love this stage so much! 🫶

[@Peter_Cetera]

We´ll miss you in Germany!

[@OurStorytoTell]

We will miss Germany! 🫶

[@vicsville760]

Awesome video, love seeing you guys. Reverse culture shock huh? Lol always an adventure 👍🤠

[@pinkhope84]

I loved New Orleans. Great Place to visit. I pass on the free chlorinated Water in the US.

[@OurStorytoTell]

Cool to hear that you’ve been to New Orleans! 😊

[@ClaudiaG.1979]

1:30 haha, i really thought you had one of those blue trashbags with you but then i realized its just a backpack. Although i dont know you in real life i feel sad you are leaving. I wish you guys all the best and may all your dreams come true. I hope you will continue uploading videos from the other end of the world.

[@justme9801]

Enjoy your time in the US. The humidity in the southeast is unbearable for me. Landscape and climate on the west side was more my thing. But it is always interesting for a visit. Have fun and greetings from Germany. Your girls are just so happy and adorable cuties. Stay healthy.

[@OurStorytoTell]

Thanks so much! The humidity was a major shock to the system, but good practice for our time in Japan 😂

[@OurStorytoTell]

We love the west side to, but us Utahans are bias 😉 So cool you’ve experienced both parts of the States!

[@justme9801]

I did not know that Japan has high humidity also. Heat and humidity is no fun the older you get.

[@Herzschreiber]

Yes, you definately pronounced "beignets" right! :) So good to see you in the US - and it might be important to meet a part of the family again before heading to Japan. I guess you won't be able to travel a lot when settling down there. I keep my fingers crossed for the date of the Japan beginnings, so that you won't stress out with packing and cleaning up in Germany.

[@isana788]

The video gave me a culture shock. there was a bicycle sign on the street at 6:05 😵😵😵😵

[@OurStorytoTell]

Haha 😂

[@carmenotto5836]

As you travel so much, you get to see so many different cultures, habits, places etc.. Please go on communicating, which things make more sense in which country so that the good things may come to more places one day: For example the free refill of water in restaurants should come to Germany, too. On the other hand the huge sizes of sweet soda cups in the U.S. could be discussed etc.. Just one example. Go on, bringing the differnet parts of the world together and have a lot of fun! Many greetings from Germany!

[@geneviere199]

No. No free refills as it would make either the basic price of the drink or the food more expansive. If somebody wants to drink 5 glasses he should pay the 5 - I do not want to subsidize it with my one glass or want to pay more for my food. At the end somebody has to pay for that - it is just another way of calculation.

[@geneviere199]

In Germany where people sit for hours in restaurants free refills do not make any sense as people then sit in restaurants for hours on free refills and the owner does not earn anything from them more than he would when they sit for half an hour.

[@carmenotto5836]

Unfortunately this might be true. You are right. In the U.S. people don't stay in restaurants as long as we do in Germany. @@geneviere199

[@howierfs5471]

Hi there, I wish you a nice time and enjoy your stay with your family and relatives before you dive into another total different culture. Seems Willa had couple happy days and Noa also smiles a lot. I hope you can face the new challanges with bigger problems. Btw, did Willa already asked to go home to Germany to her loved Lita ? Risa, when I travelled the US I felt that people in the west are much more friendly than along the eas coast. Well, most germans are much reserved but not unfriendly. If you have gained their heard it will be a lifetime friendship. Lovely greetings to all of you. Stay safe and healthy. CU

[@OurStorytoTell]

Yes that’s exactly true! Germans aren’t unfriendly, just a bit more reserved. We have learned so much from Germans and relationships.. they really are friends for life 🥹🫶

[@pramaccra3106]

Bought things that didn’t need plus so many choices and huge serving portions of food and drink. What is in the USA? And that’s my final answer. Welcome back although we are traveling internationally right now and are going to meet Turkey and the trims on Thanksgiving Day. Happy Thanksgiving!

[@OurStorytoTell]

Haha well when on travels, do you ever really need anything? We have suitcases and so it’s not much to fit into them. But it’s true and definitely something to think about!

[@indiramichaelahealey5156]

I remember visiting those places (touring the Everglades in Florida as well as seeing the French Quarters in New Orleans and taking a river boat cruise on the Mississippi) during our trip through the southern US States in the 90s.

[@OurStorytoTell]

Oh wow so fun to hear you went to the same places years ago!! Thanks for sharing a bit about your memories! 😊

[@gwynethglas-brown9171]

Nice you managed to catch up with Family. Before you head out to Japan 😜 Boat trip looked Fun . Have a Good week 🥰

[@OurStorytoTell]

I know such crazy timing!! We weren’t planning on Japan when the family trip was scheduled a year ago!

[@RobertZander-yz3bg]

Love to see you, have a good time 😊

[@OurStorytoTell]

Thanks so much!

[@verenakremer6748]

I'm glad to see you had fun and also temperatures below 90! Did you try alligator meat? It's soft and buttery and absolutely delicious! If you didn't, you should earmark it for next time 😃

[@OurStorytoTell]

Yes we had to try it! We enjoyed the meatballs! 😋

[@coenwit8602]

Probably too late but dont forget to visit wiki wachee in florida. Willa will love it.

[@jenniferhill3524]

I miss Target too!

[@OurStorytoTell]

Always! 😂

[@V100-e5q]

In Florida you can train for the Japanese climate. Very hot and humid in summer. And even more toys and electronic gadgets.

[@wardarcade7452]

Granted but it's much FLATTER than the very hilly Japan!

[@V100-e5q]

@@wardarcade7452 So you will sweat as h### from the humidity AND from climbing the hills. On my very first day in Japan I couldn't sleep anymore at 5am. Jetlag! So I took a little walk up a small path to a little temple. Was very nice. Later in the day I wouldn't do that.

[@wardarcade7452]

@@V100-e5q That's quite amazing! Tanner and Rissa may find it very eye-opening to see Japan during the dawn when few others are awake! Mornings are the key to ANY community! Thanks for sharing!

[@OurStorytoTell]

We literally said that this was good practice for Japan. 😂 It will be quite the system shock, but we really are excited to experience what Japan has to offer.

[@OurStorytoTell]

Thanks for your comment! We are excited to experience it & with young kids, we are bound to be up early 🤣

[@christinehorsley]

Lots of choices at Target et al. Except for BREADS, real cheeses and luncheon meats.

[@scorrill]

I'm not sure when you went back to the US, but I'm here now for a family Thanksgiving. There are some very unique differences between Germany and the states. I miss either country when I'm in the other. Germany will be in my heart forever. Can't wait for the next video

[@cs3473]

I'm amused right now because I was watching a video from another group of KZbinrs (Jolly) who were also just at Willa Jean's trying their Shrimp and Grits (and other Brunch Items). :) Is this visit back home part of the move to Japan or are you headed back to Germany before going back to Japan? But most importantly... Happy (pre)Thanksgiving! And Safe Travels!

[@OurStorytoTell]

That is a crazy coincidence 😂 Did they enjoy the shrimp and grits haha? We will be returning back to Germany before Japan! Crazy timing for sure, but the trip to the US was planned for our parents anniversary before we even applied to Japan. Thanks for watching and the comment! 😊 & the Happy Thanksgiving wishes!

[@cs3473]

@@OurStorytoTell They did, but they really liked the Biscuits and Gravy and Hot Chicken Breakfast Biscuit, especially when they dipped the Hot Chicken Biscuit in the Sausage Gravy! :)

[@Miguel-ve1lh]

What do you guys do for work? Just curious

[@OurStorytoTell]

Tanner is a Certified Industrial Hygienist & Safety Professional and Risa is a Registered Dietitian. Tanner is on paternity leave so that’s why we are able to travel so much this year.

[@SuperLittleTyke]

Would you rate the standard of driven in the States compared to Europe? Some say the standard is abysmal stateside. Noa smiles a lot! I wouldn't fancy meeting up with an alligator!

[@jjivy6310]

What a wild and fun trip! New Orleans has some wonderful food! I would love to go back and explore the food scene. Had to laugh about the "friendly small talk". I blew the Germans with always smiling and speaking 😂, but that's me. Travel safe my KZbin friends and keep posting!!

[@OurStorytoTell]

We can imagine what Germans were thinking about a friendly American! Don’t worry, we have gotten it too. 😂 Love it! Happy thanksgiving to you this week! 🫶

[@der7tezwerg921]

Since you did mention not having to worry about having to pay 3 or 4 € for a single beverage, what about the prices for the meals !? I can't remember you mention this. Of course it can not be much more than 10 to 12 Dollar per meal. That would be just redicoulusly expensive then.

[@OurStorytoTell]

The meals were around $15-25, so they were pricey. But also, Southern Florida is known for being quite expensive in the US, plus it was seafood.

[@bichler]

Sad to see you leaving, but hey, everything eventually comes to an end. Hope you had a great time. Now, all the best for the new chapter in your life. Japan must be awesome and exciting, i am sure, as open as you are anyway, that you will have a great time in Nippon. Wish you all well and am looking forward for your adventures in japan. tschüss

[@OurStorytoTell]

Hey thank you so much! 🫶 That means a lot! We are excited for you to see the next adventure!

[@mr.sonntagskindlein]

Pronounciation of Orleans: since this is a french name, the american pronounciation is wrong anyway. 😏

[@arnodobler1096]

Same with Montreal

[@Kosackk]

You look like the youtuber PhilipSoloTV!

[@Shaudzie]

You’re not wrong. We ARE weird 😜

[@epixgaming8938]

How are prices at target? 😅

[@OurStorytoTell]

Very reasonable honestly! Risa bought a shirt for $8! Without tax of course. :)

[@mrb239]

take SEEMS out.. ppl here are strange

[@OurStorytoTell]

Haha that’s true 🤣

[@corpi8784]

Isn't it something like N'Orlins ?

[@Andreas_Cologne]

Nope

[@OurStorytoTell]

Not that we heard but hey, apparently we are still saying it wrong 😂

[@pietg.6249]

Please don't get shot...😏

[@OurStorytoTell]

It’s so sad but I literally was on guard when we were at the mall. 😭😭 No one should have to be worried about this, but here we are visiting the States & worried about the possibility.

[@VioBlack77]

​@@OurStorytoTellAn online friend of mine who lives in New Jersey/USA always fears that she won't get them back alive when she sends her twins to school every day. If I had kids, I wouldn't want to raise them in the USA because of the shootings.

[@raztendo3540]

Skipping europe, bad idea. I thought U were heading for Sweden;((((

[@OurStorytoTell]

Hi! We did see Sweden in our Scandinavia road-trip! I think you’ve missed a couple videos since Norway. Be sure to give the rest of our Scandinavian van life series a watch here: kzbin.info/aero/PLtA-1C4x6eAv-JMPiAtzhtmBGwvEEFJq4&si=p8aiOvWe2M9J6_3p 😊

[@SimonBannow]