WE SLEPT in a SECRET BUNKER (Brno, Czechia travel vlog)

[@germias]

As a Czech I really must appreciate that you actually care about the history and culture of not only Czechia but also other countries. It is very rare to see such travellers among youtubers.

[@matejkubis]

true

[@erfrulla]

Be weary of averages. My statistics professor once told me that averages are very nice and having said that you should be able to stand with one foot in a bucket of ice water and one foot in a bucket of boiling water and on the average you should be very comfortable. This is a once in a life time opportunity and your $100 day spend rate is a goal. However, do not let the goal destroy the adventure.

[@dicksonfranssen]

Wise words. The "average family", the "average income". There's no such thing. If the trip ends up being $150 so what, it's exactly as you said, a once in a life time opportunity.

[@alaskanight940]

Thanks! I grew up learning to hide under my desk when the air raid sirens would go off. My first job was repairing rotary phones, later changing them out for button phones. Glad you were cold and uncomfortable, so that I am not. I get Kona coffee for breakfast ... you get sardine spread. 😂 ☕🇺🇸

[@JimmyandNatalie]

Lol, that sardine spread was not my first choice for breakfast 😂 Overall though, the bunker was such an interesting and memorable experience! We’re glad we got to do it, and it’s even more fun sharing it with you! Thank you so much for the super thanks! 💚🥰 See you next week!

[@corysvanlife]

This was definitely a cool and unique video!! It would be so cool to check out all the history!! It looks like you guys are having a blast!!

[@JimmyandNatalie]

Thanks Cory! It was certainly interesting learning about it all! 😄

[@martulaznik]

Hello from Brno, I am glad you enjoyed your time here

[@JimmyandNatalie]

Oh hi! 😄 We absolutely loved it here! Our next video we explore more of Brno and I think it might be one of favorite places so far💚

[@chris_kaos]

I'm from Frankfurt and that you stayed in a Hostel in the Bahnhofsviertel was a Adventure too. Its like the Tenderloin District in San Francisco. Sorry that you didn't go to Places like Apfelwein Wagner in Frankfurt/Sachsenhausen and eat only Pizza and Sausage. Frankfurt is famous for its Green Sauce with Schnitzel and Apfelwein in old Restaurants. Frankfurt-Sachsenhausen is such a nice old and charming District. Frankfurt could be very harsh, dirty and unpleasent in the Bahnhofsviertel.

[@nancye2963]

Thank you for taking us along.

[@petrsebik]

Oh no going between Prague and Brno by bus. Next time I would definitely recommend a train. Its same time, a little bit more expensive but 100% more comfortable. Also many of the long distance train have dining cars with good options to eat along the way.

[@jackrose7977]

Love seeing your adventures! Very cool historical perspective from another country.

[@tanyajohnston8262]

I am so sick with the flu right now but seen your video pop up so gave me something else to focus on for a bit. Thanks

[@JimmyandNatalie]

Hope you feel better soon! 💚

[@daniellemcallister]

A “battery room” in military speak is more a room for equipment and weapons than what we think of as batteries for say solar power storage.

[@JimmyandNatalie]

Ah, that makes more sense! 😊

[@cathyjay2569]

The more I watch you two, the more I fall in love with you! You are both adorable! Natalie’s zest for life is infectious. You may have a new calling-as a tour guide to unique places. I’d go in a second! Happy travels!!❤TN Nana

[@carmenmarcinkiewicz7149]

Natalie, you are a fabulous tour guide!!!

[@rvingtheusa]

Reminds me when I was in West Germany during the time of the Wall. I stayed a month in one of the 5 jail cells inside a small military installations for interrogating people who escaped east Germany.

[@ZlejChleba]

Spent a night there two years ago. The atmosphere, the darkness and the constant hum of the air condition is just beyond description, you have to experience it. And the nuclear shelter exhibition sends shivers down your spine - all the what ifs that go through your head. Also maybe someone already wrote it, but the red chairs you passed by are from the old czech trams :)

[@margiemachado4951]

Enjoying your European adventure! The bunker was super interesting!

[@JimmyandNatalie]

Thank you! Glad you’re enjoying it too!! 😄

[@scotttan6377]

@8:24 The expression on Natalie's face when tasting the sardine spread looked like she was pranked . (LOL) Thanks for sharing the experience in the 10-Z Bunker in Brno

[@markbajek2541]

Lots of Omega 3 and other good stuff in smushed up sardines

[@mikemanjo2458]

Wow! What an interesting place to stay. These will for sure be wonderful memories to look back on when you are old and in retirement years. So much love from SC...thanks for letting us tag along!!!❤🙏Jane in SC (My Dad liked sardines, so he would have enjoyed that breakfast, but I'd have been eating yogurt with Nat!😘)

[@mjgobet5601]

love me some Donar!!! yum, that is something I missed about Germany & Czech.

[@ludabithiah]

This was definitely fun!

[@samydamico9843]

Love that you are willing to be adventurous! Water…😂 Keep the videos coming!! 🙌🏼

[@JimmyandNatalie]

Sure thing! Thanks for watching!! 😄

[@randy909]

I'm so happy that you know how to use a rotary phone. I would have felt so old. Stay safe and have fun.

[@TimothyFrench]

Awesome video with a great back story 👍

[@JimmyandNatalie]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@DebDeBoop]

When i was in my late teens we had a “party line” phone. You had to lift the receiver and be sure no one else was using the phone already,otherwise you had to wait,and they were on a rotary phone….showing my age…lol

[@joefranco5397]

Very cool, thank you for the tour. Be safe.

[@dlbracer56]

The bunker reminded me of my days in SAC (Strategic Air Command) guarding Minuteman II Missiles complexes in Missouri ('73-'75) and South Dakota ('77-'84). Although, my duties were above ground going "downstairs" to the Launch Control Capsule provided insight to the need for such drastic accommodations. Safe travels.

[@GraySpoonJeeper]

Natalie, you would make an excellent tour guide.

[@JimmyandNatalie]

Thank you!!

[@deborahashaw6044]

Safe Travels and Enjoy!!❤️❤️❤️

[@tammycruz8189]

Thanks for sharing this journey with me . Safe Travels Always God Bless Y'all. Mucho Love From Your Friend In Michigan Tam 💜💜

[@whereplanet]

You would make the best tour guide/historian couple. Really admire both of you. ❤

[@etrimbleable]

What an interesting journey. Thanks for sharing.

[@JimmyandNatalie]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@burak8955]

It's the first time I've seen a bunker hotel.But I've experienced the old phone. We're probably the same age.

[@ShellysNest]

Great video! Love that you're trying new things, even if it is the same restaurant three times in two days😂🐢

[@JimmyandNatalie]

Haha why mess with a good thing? 😂

[@lindaconover7245]

I am enjoying your time. I have claustrophobia and I know I would not make it. You would have made experience presented was educational and I enjoyed it! Thank you. Love watching you both ❤️

[@laurareynolds6603]

Very cool to stay in a bunker. Thank you it was great to learn something from the Czech Republic not a real hot spot for travel.

[@JanelleVocate-Ames]

YAY!!!!!!!!!

[@denisebrogan4364]

That was different. Thanks tho , as very interesting. Had to laugh at the rotary phone or dial phone as we call them. Showing my age but we had one till I was 20. 😝

[@tynitahaines4012]

Hey you guys. I love your videos ..I learn so much. It's like a colol history lesson. I love it.

[@DetGodeCamperliv]

love to follow along on your journey. If you come to Denmark and need a place to sleep - we are ready with bed and food 🇩🇰🥰 love Susanne and Dan

[@terencelarkin5959]

Interesting tour keep it up. We’re both 72 and will never get to places like this. So thank you.

[@AnnettesVanTease]

I love learning the history and would definitely stay here for the experience.

[@philvale5724]

Hi 👋, Amazing video, thank you for sharing your amazing experience, There is definitely a lot of dark side to Europe, a lot that is NOT made public, unless you start to dig, on the internet 🛜, even to this day, still not good to dig , I used to live in the UK, which you were thought we’ve been good, very questionable, I now live in part of Europe, France, and things that I’ve heard and seen over the last 13 years is very spooky, But is still an amazing place to go and visit with beautiful scenery. Amazing food, some of the people can be a bit abrupt, Sometimes I don’t sleep very well, so I go for a walk at night time even at night. It seems strange, but I find it very very soothing , calming, Great to see that you are keeping yourself safe, locked up in a bunker all night, it is a good job that you are doing a lot of walking, especially as some of that water you are drinking ha ha , 😂 it’s very fattening, we all look forward to your next upload of your next destination. Stay safe, don’t let the bogeyman get you, 😂😂😂 , no spiders, Phil from the moulin

[@dicksonfranssen]

"the people can be a bit abrupt"? Actually I've heard that (only twice in my life) about inner city Paris but when you get outside the city people are as friendly as anywhere. That dark side might come from two world wars (actually one long and stupid war) and old memories die hard. I'm just guessing as to what you're referring to. My parents were liberated in 45 and my mom never got over that. I once introduced her to my girlfriend whose parents escaped from Germany because they saw what was coming. First words out of her mouth "Normally I don't like Germans but you seem okay". Gee thanks mom!

[@TreantmonksTemple]

That bunker was really creepy but also pretty cool, probably one of the experiences you'll always remember.

[@jaseinclee]

That Falafel restaurant must be good.. Interesting tour of the bunker

[@trailcampete5119]

thank you for the adventure ....cheers

[@VANLIFEMATES]

Amazing video! You are definitely traveling outside of my comfort zone & I just love it!

[@frhaber]

Hilarious watching you deal with the rotary phone. Once again, quite enjoyed your video.

[@JimmyandNatalie]

Thanks! We're glad you enjoyed it! 😄

[@MelissaMalzahn]

That was a fun experience. Glad you are having fun.

[@chhook949]

Truly a unique Experience Nice Find Natalie! The food in the bunker/hostel definitely adding to the Fun I’m a hard No on the sardine spread😳Happy Travels All The Best! Be Well Be Safe & Stay Blessed.

[@marioferrari4531]

the reviews are slowly getting better than those from people from Brno, thank you for your support and you are doing well in other countries

[@harrietmanuelito1703]

Awesome!!! Enjoy your trip. ❤

[@adrianbishop2211]

We stayed in Brno for a week in 2003. Many interesting things here. Be sure to see the crocodile at City Hall. Moravia region is the site of many European battles. I have a friend in Prague if you are interested for your likely return. Also, the country’s official name is now Czechia . Interesting story of how CR and Slovakia separated peacefully.

[@jimhoeppner7737]

A lesson on how to dial a rotary phone. Very funny for an 80 year old.

[@brucerowley5484]

Being a retired military guy and having slept in quite a few war bunkers and empty ammo bunkers. That bunker is the standard fare, a home away from home.

[@sharonoldham4374]

I'm happy you enjoyed your stay in the bunker. There's no way I'd ever pay to stay in one of those. See you next video.

[@martykong3592]

:) WOW! What an experience and change from the last series in Canada! I HAD to LOL as I grew up with rotary phones, and worked in an old telephone exchange back in the 60, 70's :) Great to see history from another perspective indeed! ALL the BEST, safe travels, and Cheers! :)

[@RoadToSumwhere]

I found your channel a couple weeks ago and went back and started watching when Saguaro hit the road while also keeping up with the recent vlogs since Germany. I find the videos fun and interesting , especially because you include history or facts about the places you visit. Keep having fun.

[@westerneurope]

It was so good to spot you at the Castle and have a nice conversation! :) And, Thank you for the tips!

[@SharaBinghamMills]

What a great video you guys. I couldn't do that unless I had to. And that place underscores the have to. Do you think any of the old equipment still works?

[@JimmyandNatalie]

Thanks! And I remember learning that they tried to restore most of what they could. They had footage from 2015-16 where they started up the old air purification system (it was LOUD 😅) - and they tried to reconnect the telephone lines and apparently failed on all lines but one.

[@wegottafishdude]

🤘🏻😎🤘🏻 Awesome stuff guys

[@funwiththefacklers8346]

What a great place to spend a couple of nights. Growing up during the Cold War fall out shelters were in many areas. Glad to see that this community is making use of this history. Keep have fun .

[@Lanichan96]

Nice vid! FYI, there used to be a restaurant in the bunker, called Milk Bar, that's what the section in 13:03 was for. It was owned by a famous slovak chef. :) Had a schnitzel and potato salad there once... and beer of course. :D Nice experience, with socialist adds playing in the background.

[@dnocturn84]

I've been in a bunker tour - I believe it was Berlin (visited a couple dozen bunkers, so that's why I'm not sure) and it wasn't a hotel, just a museeum - where they "simulated" a nuclear attack. All screens showed footage of a nuclear explosion, the bunker was closed off and a really good narrator went through the tour. This was wild and creepy.

[@Destinylandadventures]

That hostel reminds me of the movie Hostel. And hell no to spiders.

[@robinlipuma7836]

Great video and history lesson.. I love history and so much to learn...

[@AandGAdventures]

This was very cool. We recently visited the Titan Missel Museum which is also from this time period. Although I think it was even a more real to the people where you are.

[@tanyajohnston8262]

There were button land lines after the rotary phones. Looks weird now but didn’t back in time 😊

[@gailstevens1275]

Really interesting blog. Glad you’re prepared to try out all the different foods ( even if you don’t like them .In the past we did a tour down a bunker in Berlin & also the Churchill War rooms in London , but you couldn’t stay in these 😊

[@artinontheroad237]

You two are so awesome! I live your adventurous spirit willing to try anything. So no sleeping with spiders and no to sardine spread😂 Natalie you did a really good job at being our tour guide at the bunker. I can tell yall are having so much fun. Unfortunately, my van build cane go a crashing halt because I got Covid. Feeling better today though. So tomorrow will be 5 days and im going to work on the van and go bavk yo the ole Sub Station lol. Have fun and stay safe. Cant wait till the next video ❤ Donna

[@JimmyandNatalie]

Thanks so much Donna, your support means a lot to us and we both really appreciate it!! 💚 We hope you feel better, please don't push yourself too hard! 😊

[@afiiik1]

The fact that I know exactly how all of the things in the bunker feel and smell makes me feel old.... 😂

[@lindacianchetti2965]

I love you two and I do like history. Thank you and safe travels.

[@gingerreynolds3537]

Love you two. Thank you for sharing your travels and history of the places you go.

[@grant2584]

That bunker was so cool, I'm glad you stayed there. Your followers are learning as you go. 😂 thanks

[@_JoyceArt]

I remember playtime/actual lessons on how to use the phone in kindergarten. Must’ve been 45 years ago, and it was a rotary phone. One thing’s for sure, trying to call emergency services on a rotary phone is distressing. 😂

[@theperpetualadventuremachi4571]

What a cool find! Thanks for sharing! I bet it was a very different perspective of those historical times than we are used to in the US for sure.

[@Writer1913]

And! There's also escape room/game in the bunker, which is quite fun, so can recommend even more! :)

[@sandygraetz5166]

Boy do I feel old….dialing was the only phone we had growing up never had a mobile till I was I. My late 30’s I’m 62 now.

[@tomassanesson902]

Sooo awesome epik video

[@stephennowicki7158]

A really great video. Thank you 😊

[@Adam_Gray]

I sleep in van, so sleeping in a fallout bunker wouldn't freak me out.....as long as the 🚨air raid sirens🚨did go off in the middle of the night 🤣

[@angelamurphy3331]

I really admire you both. I'm so proud of you and you have gone way way up in my estimation. Hugs and safe travels. 🍀🍀💚💚😺😺🇮🇪🇮🇪🍀🍀

[@bootss.9642]

Just checking in to see if you two are okay. Both of us are loving the Europe videos and hope both of you are well and on schedule for what you had planned.

[@BorderKeeper]

Not trying out the military uniforms, gas masks, and helmets was a shame. I got an India friend take this tour and she looked really cool in soviet era gear :D

[@scouse97]

What a great adventure for you guys, you are making lots of cool memories

[@MrYoup11]

I hope your Van is ok, Vegas was hit with heavy rain and major flooding.

[@kathythorene5873]

Great job explaining your experience. Love how you demonstrated a rotary phone😂

[@bradptolemy6971]

Watch out for bed bugs in a place like that!

[@Majklovo]

I don't think so. This is not a bunker anymore. Just a tourist attraction.

[@rosemarycameron3594]

Did you post something on Monday? Didn't see an update since the bunker 😢

[@TravelBound2024]

You guys are such good sports! If you really want to visit a place with a very dark history check out the House of Terror in Budapest. The streetcars shown in your video look exactly like (the colour and shape) the ones in Toronto. I just thought that was funny. I look so forward to your videos! Thanks again for taking us along.

[@sherrywarren-biers3327]

Yes…..think the streetcars are actually from Toronto, where I used to live years ago.

[@shieldmate7444]

They just look similar. Czech trams were made by Czech companies, most by Tatra and Škoda, or Vario.

[@tammieflemal7871]

I was a child of the Cold War. I grew up in Florida so the threat of attack from Cuba was considered a real thing in the ‘60s. In elementary school we did drills(duck and cover/ Tommy Turtle). Never could figure out how a desk could save me from a nuclear bomb. Might have known to much considering my father was Army National Guard

[@jimsteele9261]

I grew up in that era also. It's long ago, but I don't remember us doing the hide under the desk cliche. If I recall, we went out into the halls and crouched down facing the walls. That made sense, because we would be protected from shrapnel from the classroom windows. I do remember being somewhat scared by the pictures in Time of the Russian missile sites in Cuba....

[@tammieflemal7871]

@@jimsteele9261 the school I attended didn’t have halls. The rooms were connected by a covered walkway. We did sometimes sit against the wall under the windows

[@k-town873]

Reminds me of the Jail Hostel in Ottawa.

[@laurenm8561]

I’m doing a marathon today lol. This was another amazing experience and your videography is awesome. You guys always leave me wanting more, thank you.💞

[@veeemit9719]

Maybe a good word is educational….that you’ve never used a rotary phone is just fascinating, even though it makes perfect sense

[@Jillybean620]

So very fascinating.

[@michelle14749]

I'm really enjoying your European travels. This video was super cool with all the history behind it.Thank you ❤

[@Gigi2222-p4z]

Very interesting- and excellent narrative, Natalie. BUT..Jimmy! that was cruel to not change bunks with Natalie since she is terrified of spiders. Could not believe you made her sleep in that one!😮

[@dsbmwhacker]

FUN...FUN...FUN...❤

[@thomastevis8655]

Awesome videos sorry I’m sooo late

[@candyclemens4432]

Really appreciate all the info you give us on your adventure journeys ❤so interesting !!!😊

[@grayfox9911]

An interesting place....

[@JimmyandNatalie]

Very! It was an excellent learning experience for us! 😊