what i eat in a week in Moldova (village life + traditional wedding)

[@rosiemaio]

thank you so much for all the beautiful comments 🥰 to clear up some confusion/questions: - this is not Italy, it's Moldova: a country in Eastern Europe bordering with Ukraine and Romania - my mom is from there and she moved to Italy at 19, so what you see in this video is my mom's side of the family - I'm half Italian (dad's side) and half Moldovan (mom's side) - Italian is my first language, Romanian is my second and English is my third - I don't speak/know Russian 💗💗

[@lyannabanana1666]

Is this the same grandma from your previous Italy video?

[@fulviomiglio4162]

@@lyannabanana1666 No

[@rosiemaio]

@@lyannabanana1666 no it's not :)

[@karin4u7417]

What village is that?

[@caterinas6863]

is it not dangerous with the war?

[@softlambie]

idk if u will see this but please never change the style of these vlogs! it’s nice to see someone who doesn’t try to glamourise things, or make the food look extra fancy or show an unrealistic pretty life style. bc ur videos r so authentic it makes it far better than these types of videos! I love seeing life in the village, real meals cooked by your nonnas, how inspiring they are and the overall simple living. pls never change the format! 🥺

[@lanasalt1720]

Can’t agree more! Yes, I see a future in this type of vlog.

[@FabiolaRVela]

I completely agree with you , I love the format of these vlogs, I love seeing how people live life in other places , it’s nice to see how calm life in this village is ☺️

[@charnedee721]

I couldn't agree more, she brings home to youtube and its so refreshing and beautiful🥰🥰😍😍😍i always come back to watch her videos

[@facciaDangelo15]

I agree with you! I don’t follow a lot vloggers because of that reason. Rosie is the only vlogger that I followed. I also find her videos relaxing 😌

[@gharakuno7533]

Agree Lambie! It's so interesting seeing food so very authentic and realistic. Keep going Rosie! 💪

[@penninickel6260]

This has to be one of the most unique videos ever - thank you for sharing not just traditional Moldovan meals but also the schools, the village life and wedding traditions. What a beautiful country. Also, you are glowing extra in this video Rosie!! We're happy to see you happy

[@Vale-ej1fz]

I agree, this is the best video of her channel so far. I re-watched it 4 times already.

[@nathaliebazinga]

Typical Balkan life too, it's really similar :) (I am from Serbia) It's really lovely. People are not rich but they lead rich lives, if you know what I mean :D

[@evvy3470]

If you liked this, you can see vlogs abt Armenia( a small country between Europe and Asia). It was also in the Soviet and some of the dishes or drinks are very similiar. The wine here is magnificent. The kompot, the jams, dried fruit. Apricots are also a tradition here, kinda. Whoever came here is rlly satisfied

[@choose2bekindd]

“The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.” ‭‭2 Peter‬ ‭3:9‬ ‭NIV‬ ROMANS 10:9-11 “If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved. As Scripture says, “Anyone who believes in him will never be put to shame” Matthew 11:28-30 “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” “For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost.”” ‭‭Luke‬ ‭19:10‬ ‭ God wants us to believe in His One and Only Son, Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior, who died for our sins :D When we truly believe in our hearts that Jesus is the Son of God, who died for our sins so we could have eternal life with God, we are saved from the eternal fire and have eternal life in Christ Jesus!! 💖 May God bless you all! ❤️😊🕊

[@alex.profi27]

Moldova is not a real country,it s a historical region that belongs to romania

[@user-db5qy3yo6e]

I'm Ukrainian and I cannot watch this video without crying! So many similarities, the warmth, the simplicity, small chickens, homemade food... I miss being able to visit my country. THESE are the real values in life: peace and family. Nothing else really matters

[@hmtml9]

All european hearts are with you, my friend 💕

[@anab5248]

I am from Brazil and I pray for better days for you!!

[@user-db5qy3yo6e]

@@anab5248 thank you ❤

[@justynamoleda7564]

I'm Polish and me and my husband are crying with you, but as many Ukrainian people we meet this year - I can only say that we adore you, belive in your country and believe that this horror will stop. ;*

[@maxy03]

I'm Palestinian and I hope Ukraine gets justice

[@Cooqquu]

The amount of fresh food, mixed with fermented items, natural sugars…. This is phenomenal. The women in your family are so captivating to watch!

[@piluix]

Love how all the mediterranean grandsons and grandaughters who are watcching this must have been identified with you. I'm from Spain and the way of living of my grandma is quite similar, it is: kind people who love the family and feed them with the best they have in their humble homes, wake up early and work hard even at advanced ages. They have a tremendous knowledge about nature and natural processes, so we should be more observers and learn from them and aboveall, tell how we love them! Us estimo avi i iaia!

[@danat7016]

So interesting!!!!!😃

[@inesblancogonzalez1852]

Spanish girl here too, I agree with you. The "what i eat in italy" video and this one, both of them, are really similar with the Spanish life: big families reunited for eating, hanging out with really far family (like cousins and even second cousins), being very close to nature and simple life... Especially where I live, Galicia, this is very important, but I can tell that in the rest of Spain we have very similar customs Y un saludo para ti tío, un placer ver a un pana español por aquí JAJAJAJAJ

[@nayaragonzalez]

Voy a llorar u so right

[@tarnimekandil8916]

I completely agree, I live in alexandria in egypt and my parents are living in the country side, i found many similarities and it’s so beautiful and authentic, i love how the food is also very similar in so many ways

[@meharks2007]

Io

[@Ponyhelden]

We Germans so often think that we are developed and modern but honestly - my soul longs for family and good food from the garden, work in the fresh air and the feeling of togetherness. Life is so much more than sitting crammed together in a big city and surfing the internet while buying food from the supermarket. Your videos are beautiful! Thanks!

[@TinnekeVDE]

You romanticize their daily struggle a lot, because you sit in your convenience as we all do. They life of very little it is a hard life not an enjoyable one.

[@Katarahontwitch]

Gebe dir recht

[@risotto4life577]

Yes, but I suppose they are not offered the same opportunities you might be. So, I suppose the grass is always greener

[@marla9906]

It is fascinating to see just how all Eastern European/Slavic countries have similarities, I am from Bosnia, but like this village life is the same in Bosnia, the food almost identical in certain dishes i.e kompat, sarmale (we call them kompot and sarme), how people dress, the decor, the drawings in the school. It is very homey to watch these kinds of videos and I regret that I was not able to record my own childhood since it would be nice to have those memories, but it is really fun to watch these kinds of videos bc I can fully relate to them. Great job!

[@kani9284]

Sarma can be found in Turkey, too. I think this just represents village life in generall very well. It's not much diffrent in Central Asia, too actually.

[@greatminds1017]

in the Caribbean too! Rural life is universal :)

[@jake-qn3tl]

Obviously

[@OfficialPepe]

no shit, its just like they are from the same area!

[@muzicanoua6833]

Eastern European is not slavic. Slaves invades in middle age this part of Europe.

[@kkwarlock8411]

all the eastern europeans reminiscing about rural villages and visiting their grandparents... damn, we're all the same♥️ lovely video!

[@killrkittn]

Yes :')

[@haymilkkou4130]

I miss it so much!

[@CR1888-YT]

Yes I'm a 33 year old woman crying at how beautiful this vlog is... I can't get enough.. the wedding, the culture, the huge sense of family and love is just so heart warming.. thank you so much for sharing this xxxx

[@KR-qg3om]

Same sis ❤️

[@corinatorres3726]

I’m 32 and I feel the same !!! ❤️

[@Bleeepbloooblaaap]

Nature and animals 💘

[@remigal899]

You’re crying 💀 seriously

[@xtermanu]

@@remigal899 some beauty in the world can bring people to tears, the different traits of cultures can be beautiful to those of us who haven’t been exposed to it in such digestable ways such as this girls vlogs! i’m 19 and was still crying reading the comments as well because of so many people who could resonate from other cultures and seeing the similarities and feeling nostalgia. its not weird to cry at beautiful things lol

[@Ifariyai]

Rice, milk and sugar is one of my favourite combos for light dinners and early breakfast, I live in South Asia and it’s a very popular meal here, crazy how food connects completely different continents

[@bellathema]

south america here! rice and milk (arroz con leche) is very common here too and one of my favourite desserts as well. as you said, it's just crazy to see how food can connect such different continents, i love it

[@melzumba5005]

An african girl, i agree with you. [ here this food is known as ARROZ DOCE] We boil everything toguether and sometimes we add egg yolk, heavy cream or condensed milk, to br more cream. Sorry for my English

[@dababy6923]

As an Albanian girl i can agree we got that too, but we boil the milk first then add the rice and sugar and we let the ingredients boil, we prefer to eat it when its cold i love it so much

[@Ifariyai]

@@melzumba5005 I gotta try it with condensed milk, sounds delicious!

[@Ifariyai]

@@dababy6923 I add cold mango chunks and banana chunks sometimes and it tastes heavenly!

[@Pisceswildfire]

I love how well you eat - no fear around food. Its very healing to see ❤

[@balkanwitch5747]

she doesn't eat well unfortunately, she said she was finished with so much food on her plate and a lot of meat on the bones she left behind... if she grew up in moldova she would not be leaving so much behind, but after all she grew up as a westerner in italy

[@__robochick__8165]

@@balkanwitch5747i think they mean she eats well as in not overthinking too much on what she’s consuming

[@Maya-so5yk]

Me too!

[@tracys694]

Rosie - between this vlog and the last one - you clearly hit the grandma jackpot. ♥️ Such a great glimpse into life in Moldova. Thank you 🙏

[@andriandriansyah-di6uz]

Want to be my friend I am from country Indonesia

[@cocktailgame6237]

We need more of this on KZbin, not LA people “living the life” but this, where is show that family is more important than fame. Don’t get me wrong I love la videos on yt but I like this as well

[@mirikapri]

They just seem more fabricated. This one is actually full of soul and it just remindes me of my childhood.

[@germenehilda]

Hello, from LA born and raised, we don’t live like douchey YT trash that you see. If you want to believe that’s real that’s ok but know that we hate these transplants too. We stick to our normal old school LA life for the most part. No 24 dollar salads and 15 lattes for us, hot from the cooler tamales by the 99 cent store and horchata for me kid.

[@dazzelpebbels1207]

You are so right. I’m so sick of NYC and LA videos. This video was truly magical.

[@CraigMCox]

You should check out Halle Burns. Very chill and not typical YT personality: youtube.com/@HalleBurns Hanna Lee Dugan is good too

[@Progress234]

​@@dazzelpebbels1207 Then don't watch nyc and la vlogs

[@JazTyler]

AHHHH I’m so happy this has the best vibes ever

[@siaoliao]

I'm from Singapore so watching this was so fascinating for me. Most of all I just love how you are close to both sides of your family and speak Romanian too. Thank you for sharing your life and your grandma's cooking!

[@JelenaBelieber]

I’m from Serbia but live in Australia. This video is making me miss my grandma and the simplicity of visiting my family in the villages so much 😢

[@choose2bekindd]

“The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.” ‭‭2 Peter‬ ‭3:9‬ ‭NIV‬ ROMANS 10:9-11 “If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved. As Scripture says, “Anyone who believes in him will never be put to shame” Matthew 11:28-30 “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” “For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost.”” ‭‭Luke‬ ‭19:10‬ ‭ God wants us to believe in His One and Only Son, Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior, who died for our sins :D When we truly believe in our hearts that Jesus is the Son of God, who died for our sins so we could have eternal life with God, we are saved from the eternal fire and have eternal life in Christ Jesus!! 💖 May God bless you all! 😊❤️

[@greasymuchacho]

I am from Alaska but live in Iraq. I have a pet poodle.

[@marisantiago6287]

@@choose2bekindd Amen 🙏🏽

[@thecharlotte2326]

I remember watching your italy vlog and feeling extremely nostalgic because I am Moldovan, so when I saw this I was so excited! Anyone watching this and wants to visit Moldova, please do, it will help our economy and everything there is so cheap for foreigners!

[@524FrmGrl]

I would love to visit. Such beautiful country side

[@danielabubuioc2974]

Im moldovan, but live in Toscana 😂 sono rimasta scioccata che lei fosse in parte moldava

[@rosepasta4517]

hi! i would love to go but i was wondering how much english is spoken there? i'm not an native english speaker, but it's the only language i can use to get by when i travel🥹

[@jo_va_a_8922]

maybe this is a weird comment but i just wanted to tell you I really admire how you enjoy food and how you really seem very open to every kind of food and you seem enjoying to try new food and eating in general. I had an eating disorder for about 3,4 years ( i am fully recovered) but i was always since childhood a reeeeallyyyy picky eater and sometimes eating was such a burden for me, and it took me a long time to understand that food is enjoyment too and not only a necessity. So its really inspiring to see how you integrate eating and food in your vlogs. Everything seems so relaxed, intuitive and natural.

[@dentedilupo81]

you should watch her video in Calabria (Italy)...I'm a REALLY picky eater (basically because I'm just a pain in the ass) and I can assure you I would have eaten and enjoyed EVERY. SINGLE THING her paternal grandmother was cooking.

[@charnedee721]

In a comment i made earlier i also mentioned how im a picky eater but seeing her eat makes me want to try it all even if i didnt like them just to experience something outside of what I'm used to and allow myself to eat ive been taking smal steps to try new food, its be difficult 🤣 because i gravitate towards the norm or what is alot more predictable but man i hope i become more open

[@cynthiamann6141]

♥️I see where your mom gets her energy from! Your grandmother never stops either 🇲🇩

[@geraldineconway1865]

Yes! That’s so true.

[@lexycondeelis]

The amount of cooking and baking your grandma does and everything from scratch! She works hard! You can tell she loves her family greatly💗💗💗

[@shellyhalvorson6884]

And no measuring! She's a real cook.

[@ginasview]

She’s so good at meal planning!

[@Iraq-hi3ki]

كم انتي جميله هل انتي ايطاليه تحياتي لكي

[@mila-th4xb]

As a moldovan who hasn't been able to visit moldova in a long time this is so nostalgic to me I can't find any proper content about Moldova so this video is really precious to me thank you so much for showing Moldova ❤

[@greasymuchacho]

As a man who owns a hot dog stand this is also nostalgic for me.

[@isabellaunciulenco5113]

I feel you🥺🇲🇩

[@elaineborthwick989]

I'm struck by how dedicated your nonna and grandma are to the well-being of the whole family, and how much love is expressed by their food preparation and cooking.

[@amnesia1408]

I grew up in Ukraine 🇺🇦. This reminded me so much of my summers at my grandparents house. 😭 Warm summer days and my grandma's delicious cooking. It's amazing how similar the food is, and even some of the words sounded just like Ukrainian. Thank you for this nostalgia. 💖

[@AnastasiVintazh]

Боже, я подумала про те ж саме😭так само про бабусю і село, і життя там. А особливо зараз, коли нічого не відомо, що буде в Україні далі..

[@10stacey]

Yes, I’m so agree, I thought about it too. I was also born and raised in Ukraine

[@Anastasia-ex7iw]

I'm with all of you guys 🤗

[@mr.zenedin1735]

​@@10stacey your friendship and WhatsApp plz 🌹🥀🌻🌺

[@madalinamazur]

My parents are from Moldova and I go there every year (I live in the UK) and I just want to thank you for such a wonderful video. For years, I've been trying to show my friends what life is like where I am from but most of the vlogs of Moldova are from tourists who have a rather negative view on life there (that we are primitive people and that Chisinau is ugly and destroyed). This is a beautiful depiction of what life is truly like in Moldova, and I can't wait to show my friends how lovely life in my home country can be.

[@martynaarmycaratengene7216]

1:24 In Poland we also drink kompot 🥺I love watching other Eastern Europeans cause our cultures are so similar it makes me feel nostalgic and cosy💖

[@lilimandula]

same in hungary💕

[@nathaliamisiewicz37]

Kompot is soooooo good, my mom make apple and cinnamon flavored and it's soon good hot

[@АннаЧубаръ]

Me too!, I love that drink , I’m a Belarusian living in California . I make it out here all the time lol

[@nadjalagercrantz1781]

YES. /polish

[@Ri1nnn]

in Russia too !!

[@MsSANDRA1024]

Nooooo. I didn’t want it to end❤❤❤❤❤❤ you make me feel like I’m there experiencing your family life. Seems so simple, hard working, yet peaceful. Your so lucky to have each-other.

[@loretta2539]

met a girl who became my best friend in middle school, she was Moldovian and was always talking to me how proud she was to be (I'm Native American and was proud to be so we were like two peas in a pod) she would bring me her traditional food and I would do the same. She taught me how to say her name in her language and even some words, I did the same. Her mother was super nice and always brought me treats and loved picking us up from our basketball practices / games. She was my best friend, still miss her as I switched schools and lost touch but I'm thinking of finding her on social media to reconnect and see how she is doing.

[@TheTamago]

Keep us updated please

[@luciarindermann3537]

This is so sweet - you should!

[@tendelphintso5053]

This is a really beautiful story. I hope you guys can reconnect again :)

[@mooncake4371]

Oh wow! This is exactly the same as me and my junior high best friend! She’s Indian and I’m Chinese. We were the only two people of colour in our school at the time. She would always bring me samosas and these delicious and spicy mutton rolls. She’d come over and my parents would cook up a traditional Chinese meal for her to try. We always worked together for school projects too. She moved and we lost touch. Unfortunately for me, I couldn’t find her on social media. I hope you guys can find each other again! Those are the kinds of friendships we never forget.

[@marcyeaglecloud7345]

@@mooncake4371 Native American or Indigenous please. To some of us the word " indian" is considered a racial slur, it's like saying the N word.

[@starstrobe09]

i never want these videos to end, they’re so comforting and peaceful.

[@jovanaaksentijevic5860]

I cried so much during this video, it remind me so much on my childhood in Serbia with my grandparents. Enjoy in every moment with them, when they are gone you find how rich you were. 😀

[@greasymuchacho]

get it together crybaby.

[@mybedcavour8104]

Jovana you have a good soul😘😘

[@AtomicGirlPow]

Sour cream with everything. I genuinely started crying when you had the cabbage rolls. I'm a Slovak American and this just gave me all the feels. Like you, I grew up speaking multiple languages. This video made me miss my grandma (Baba) and my grandpa (Didi). Thanks for sharing your beautiful family with us.

[@just_one_opinion]

Dedo no?

[@katieg.6831]

It's beautiful how she makes everything from scratch,doughs,pies,cookies ..and they produce everything on their own, that's village life.Great vlog Rosie! kisses from Greece ❤️❤️❤️

[@elenamiron9238]

I cried the entire video…as a Romanian, I know how amazing Moldavian people are, our brothers and sisters! You are so lucky to have a nonna and a Bunica!!!!! Amazing video!

[@MexicoRelocationGuide]

You will forever have your grandmother through this video and that in itself is priceless

[@hollylungu3030]

This video means everything to me. As an American I got married to a wonderful Moldovan man in my early 20s and this was also my experience of village life. Eating and eating and weddings and eating. I didn’t like Chișinău so much but village life was when I really learned about my husband. You are so lucky to have grandparents there that can provide this experience for you. Not everyone has this luxury even here in the U.S. you are such a sweet girl I hope you go far! How truly beautiful! ❤ thank you so much!

[@ZenTeaNow]

I love it that your Moldova grandmother makes cookies by adding ingredients by "feel"....no need for measurement. Mark of a veteran chef!

[@bn353]

by "eyeballing" that's what by "feel" means👍🏻

[@00BeesKnees00]

Your grandma is so precious! She really puts her heart and soul in her cooking. With all that great food she makes, no wonder Grandpa can dance like a teenager at the wedding.

[@Junes.dreams.uk_]

You are such an artist, the way you film, the angle, the shots, how sweet and calming it all feels is quite mind blowing, in particular when we realise this is not your primary job, it’s amazing, keep it up girl.

[@mirtalukacevic]

Oh my God, I'm from eastern Croatia and I can't believe how much similarities we have. Those cookies my grandmother made to us when she was alive❤️

[@Jackjackspice]

I'm sorry for your loss ❤️ Acts 24:15 is very helpful

[@lavanderina_]

i feel like this is extreme but this vlog literally changed me, the way i view simple things. ive always been a night owl and i find my joy during night and in glamorous stuff, but this, i watched this in the afternoon at my grandparents house while everyone was preparing lunch together and it just made my mood 10x times better, now im really enjoying early afternoons and im also appreciating food more especially cultural one, this is easily my favourite video ever in this app, thank you for this, really.

[@nepalivloggerfortitudehype4236]

Please?watchmetoo

[@JacindaH]

Right? This video made me dream of a family and place I've never seen before. And I will remember this when fixing dinner and baking cookies for my family. Absolutely magical.

[@insertname9554]

Thank you for portraying a truly accurate image of rural Moldova; I'm from Eastern Romania and it feels like describing my home too

[@sharonk2949]

Hands down the best video I have ever seen about a foreign culture to me (from Georgia, United States). Clearly showing real daily life and helping to understand the similarities and differences, wow just perfect. You have a career in documentary filmmaking if you want it! This was fascinating.

[@coffeebreak4108]

Greetings from Romania! I cry while watching this, it's exactly how my childhood was, thank you for doing this and keeping it so real ❤️

[@DulcisAbsentia]

As a Moldovan-Italian I love your vlogs with your families, I feel represented xD

[@Yrimoon]

I cried so much watching this video, cause it reminds me my childhood with my grandparents in the village. They passed away a long time ago and their house in that area is ruined, so all of this exists only in my memories. Thank you so much for this video. I was born in Russia, so the village looked just the same as from the video.

[@sarahmichan.]

Your grandma has truly golden hands! Everything looks so delicious and effortless.

[@justaolelady4101]

How wonderful that you could visit grandparents in Moldova. I watched your visit to your Nonna in Calabria and Sicily last night. Such a difference in food and living styles. Love, laughter and delightful people on both sides of your family. All the food was a delight. Thanks for your videos.

[@beehumble9139]

Yes big difference between the life style of Italy and Moldova . Italy is classy Moldova is more peasant both are beautiful.

[@Marciusha]

​@@beehumble9139 Moldova is poor. A video does not show how poor we live. Some of us have no tap water(actually 50% or more) and no showers or inside toilet. Also thousands of people have no car because it is expensive and how old people live with 100 euros per month and how expensive everything is etc. I live here and in video things always looks better.

[@keagleeagle821]

I think she didn't hide anything. We saw how she get water from well.How they used bus.​@@Marciusha

[@ani5746]

ahhh you have no idea how much this felt like my village back in macedonia, it’s really so similar i mean the village, the household, all the stores and the food and the late night dinners outside and even the wedding and all the dancing and everything like i really felt like i was watching my childhood memories

[@ioanacristina851]

Aaahh so much childhood nostalgia, as a Romanian who spent most of my summers in the countryside! Thank you for this delightful slice of life

[@imn0tavampir3]

I'm from Serbia and while watching this video I couldn't believe how much alike Moldovan and Serbian foods are! Almost every meal you ate here is traditional in Serbia too, or at least exists in a similar form. I was completely unaware of this until now, so thank you for showing me! Btw, your videos are so beautiful and entertaining, I really enjoy watching them 🥰

[@pocaluneksmierci]

It’s a Christmas Day today and yet again I’m spending it alone. I’m a Polish immigrant of 17 years in London. My family lives here but they were mentally abusive majority of my life so I cut everyone out of my life to retain some sanity in my life and heal. It’s been like 8 plus years since I’ve been completely on my own and I’ve got no regrets. I’m doing literally nothing today but watching KZbin from my bed and relaxing after I cooked my dinner last night (most Slavs celebrate on 24th of dec). I don’t even know how to describe what I’m about to say but your channel was recommended to me several hours ago and I’ve been devouring the Nonna’s times in Italy and Moldova like that mushroom Risotto of the Italian one… I made me feel super sentimental, tear up a little, but also bought me a lot of joy, comfort and peace. I’m a huge foodie myself and I didn’t even touch my phone almost at all while watching the Italian week and then I had to Google if Moldavian’s are also Slavs as I understood probably 60% of what they were saying…I can see the huge disparity between life in Italy and Moldova and how the recording could easily be from somewhere in rural Polish village too. It’s simple life in Moldova but so much more peaceful than in places like London or Toronto… Another thing- your filming style and editing- it really makes it so relatable and as if you’re there with all your family being part of the things you all do. That picnic with your entire family in Italy and napping with them was so precious or that beautiful lightning when cherry picking with your cousin in Moldova was magical. I followed you after ten min of the Italian tour and I’m totally going to stay here for a while. You’re a beautiful soul, inside and out. Continue what you’re doing as clearly I’m not alone with my feelings 💕❄️ greetings from London!

[@Tsuku_yome]

I hope your feeling of loneliness doesn't last too long my friend, a very beautiful future still awaits you :")

[@barbara9267]

What I love the most about these videos is your willingness to try everything, like the chicken feet, I've dogded it many times but your attitude made me realize I need to be more open to new experiences; aswell as your beautiful shots. The shot of your grandma rolling out the dough brings me so much peace and it reminds me a lot of my childhood so thank you.

[@mariaalcaraz197]

Watching this reminds me so much of Mexico! Crazy how the whole world is so similar ♥️

[@luckyfd7980]

Sii igual Guatemala! cuando lo vi pensé que se parece mucho a nuestra costa sur ❤️

[@Lupita94294]

Right? I was looking at the albóndigas, although we add rice to the meat in my house. And I think I also saw caldo de res (but we add garbanzos to it as well!) World is so huge yet so small :>

[@mrmojorisin333]

And the wedding!!

[@tanya8131971]

Mexico is no way like these countries. Mexico is the leading illegal drug manufacturing country in the world, the drug cartels, Mexico is a third world country. And no the food isn't similar either Mexican food has African origins.

[@mariaalcaraz197]

@@tanya8131971 have you ever been to Mexico? It’s literally so similar. I lived there during my adolescence. The life style is very similar. And to be fair, Moldova isn’t a thriving country. Mostly Western Europe is considered first world where as Middle and Eastern Europe is either war torn or living in extreme debt… Mexican food has elements of Indigenous and Spanish origins primarily. Spain, like Moldova, was at one point under Muslim control and both countries share similar cuisine trends. Regardless, the culture and customs are similar to Mexico because it’s my opinion.

[@aishao6838]

I usually see a 30 minute video and know I probably won’t make it through but somehow I sat through this wanting it to never end because it made me feel so cozy and at peace. This was such a beautifully made video centered around food, i learned all much about Moldovan culture and day to day life. Also loved your subtitles - so informative and funny haha! Thank you for such a lovely video❤️

[@kk_queen6693]

I think it’s so awesome that your parents taught you both languages ! You seem equally at home with two completely different countries yet they seem so similar ❤

[@alessandrom7181]

Not really similar honestly. Italy is a Western country, a member of G8 and the second most industrialized place in Europe. Despite Hollywood likes to portray Italy as if it was still in the 50's it's not like that.

[@deanronson6331]

@@alessandrom7181 Give us some specific examples of current Hollywood movies portraying CONTEMPORARY Italian life as if still in the 50's.

[@Cosmopavone]

@@alessandrom7181 i think you didn't understand what she wrote...

[@intreoo]

Seeing everyone gather around for the last dinner was so sweet. Such a simplistic and loving lifestyle.

[@lyudmilagrigoryeva4682]

Wow, this brought tears to my eyes. I am from Northeastern Russia, specifically this region called Yakutia (the majority of the population there is an ethnic minority, and our mother tongue is a Turkic language). A lot of the stuff you showed reminded me of my grandma's and my great-aunt's villages. The sour cream jar!! My favorite thing to eat at my grandma's place. The cows walking around the village, your grandma's little oven, the dishware... It all reminded me of my childhood. Also didn't realize Moldovans also say "da" and "poka". Also that baking soda box gave me major flashbacks. And those chairs being put on top of desks is such a soviet thing, I laughed :)

[@bobababy6089]

Is it really the coldest city?

[@lyudmilagrigoryeva4682]

@@bobababy6089 My hometown Yakutsk is the coldest city, and it's the capital of Yakutia (a region), I'd say the average temperature in January is -48, sometimes it drops to -50. But there are other smaller towns and villages in the region where they have recorded colder temperatures (like -65 or something).

[@HAIRHOLIC_1]

@@lyudmilagrigoryeva4682 I follow a page here on KZbin about the life in Yacutia, it’s so interesting to me how you guys manage to live in such harsh conditions, I’ve also seen the summer vlogs and the weather looks gorgeous, I like the food and the cooking methods, very interesting indeed

[@nobarakugisaki_._]

Is it comfortable for you guys to live there? Do you face any short of problems there?

[@mad_zo]

Мы когда то были одной единой страной.

[@flamingo2603]

I cried some happy tears watching this 🥹🥲♥️ I’m from Poland 🇵🇱 and the similarities between our countries are stunning. I miss my grandma 🫶🏻 thank you 😊

[@victoria3753]

Loved it! Everything reminds me of Turkish culture, the food, the wedding, the village. What a cozy vibe! Just amazing, what a beautiful way to show us how life in Moldova can look. And i learned a lot. Thank you so much! Can't wait til the next video 😍

[@saronahjorgen5845]

Oh my yes, i was about to say the same thing. It’s like there’s turkish influence in it. Reminds me of bosnia/croats as well

[@victoria3753]

@@saronahjorgen5845 I agree, in some way they are all connected ☀️

[@yuga8810]

I was gonna say this

[@bumbi123-u4x]

There is definitely Turkish influence in Moldova stemming from the ottoman era

[@TinaLifeVlogs]

Your vlogs are so relaxing. Keep on doing this style of vlogging. No glamorous things, just the reality of simple living. Love it!

[@dorsa7369]

I'm shocked by how similar Moldovan weddings are to Persian weddings (my culture), basically the food, style of dancing, the timing, desserts, grandpa's who own the dance stage and everyone partying on the way home from the wedding is the same. Thank you for sharing your beautiful culture with us

[@BakerVS]

I love how similar so many of our customs are as members of the same human race, and I love how every culture has its own spin on things. I'd love to see a Persian wedding!

[@fromthemoonandmybed]

Right Persian weddings are wild

[@MegaStrongold3000]

We have indoeuropean culture and language

[@sharontisherman7619]

And Jewish weddings!🥰

[@iriss7343]

A lot of the Eastern and South European culture was created through the influence and mixing of Indo-European nomadic culture(s) , that travelled from ancient India, through Middle East, to Mediterranean (North Africa and South Europe) and all the way to Europe. European roots are Asiatic. Ancient Hindus and then Persia and then Egypt were once the biggest civilisations... Fun story : my Kazahstan friend and his Croatian husband - when they got married started cooking for each other their traditional meals - soon they realised that 80% of what they cooked was the same stuff 😂

[@robinwild1]

I am mesmerized watching this video! I totally forgot where I was. I am 57 and it is so wonderful to see a young person like yourself embracing your heritage. I knew nothing about Moldova before watching this video and you now make me want to visit and stay with your grandma. Your grandma is amazing. And she does all her wonderful cooking with a two burner stove and a small oven!!! Super lady! And the village is so peaceful and the connection everyone has to the land and the animals for their lives. And family and friends gather with fun and care. Sometimes I really this is the way we are ALL supposed to live and exist.

[@ThePoqe]

I love how your videos show the daily life of people in the different countries you have been. They are not like other travel videos where they show the popular spots and touristy things. They make me feel like I’m there experiencing these things. Much love ❤️

[@mariananegara1651]

Bravo fetei ca a aratat intregii lumi cit de frumoasa este viata la sat in țărișoara noastra, cit de gospodari si primitori sint moldovenii. Respect ca a invatat limba buneilor!

[@olga_lipcan]

Ești bravo. Dar învăța a mînca frumos. Ești tinără . Iarta-ma.

[@likeg1896]

❤❤❤

[@rainepanda]

What a treat to see places we don't normally get to see. I love seeing the simple life too! The wedding was fun to watch ☺️

[@filipinoarchmage5793]

I always love to see youtubers who embrace and savor their respective cultures. I would always look out for your village-life vlogs in the future.

[@b50sawantrutaprasad81]

I cant believe how no one in the comments is talking about the granpa. Like he has such incredible energy

[@laurawoods9021]

I watch your videos at night before I go to bed, they make me believe all is right in the world.

[@vain7535]

This video makes me so nostalgic for my village life in Jamaica and visiting family. There are so many similarities between the two cultures: boiled dumplings, rice with milk, cornmeal, and chicken feet. Strange how they are so far apart and yet so similar. Thanks

[@MiguelGarcia-vj7oo]

It's been 500 years since the beginning of global trade.... Almost every culture has dumplings, rice milk, chicken feet,cornmeal, etc.....

[@vain7535]

@@MiguelGarcia-vj7oo yeah…that’s what I was pointing out…my observation didn’t really call for an explanation as for why that is, it’s pretty self explanatory

[@johnnysniffs3420]

@@MiguelGarcia-vj7oo lol no one asked I’m pretty sure she was just making an observation and I’m pretty sure everyone already knows that

[@anellarousseau7824]

@@MiguelGarcia-vj7oo lol no one wants to hear you mansplain culture

[@anamarc_]

This whole video just reminds me of my grandma from Romania, it's super cute over there. I'm glad you're making these kinds of videos!🤍

[@joannaluca8495]

Same here Ana! I grew up in Romania, at my grandmothers, on the farm ❤️😊

[@violchen9925]

Yes same here I also spend my sommers with my Grandparents from Romania 🥹🧡

[@aprilcoregirlie999]

As a Moldavian I was so surprised to see this video. Thank you so much for bringing awareness to our culture, all the best. Orezul cu lapte e cel mai bun mic-dejun😁

[@taraevans1108]

I really love that you dont feel the need to fill every second with you talking or music blaring. It's so nice to just soak it all in. Thank you.

[@asmrmaddielove]

The part of “this is his jam, and my grandma joined him” at the wedding had me rollin’! I really enjoy this videos- thanks Rosie- so great to see people from different parts of the world and also how self sustainable people are with their food. 💙💙💙

[@hanna_Jo]

Different food cultures are so interesting! I’m living in South Korea 🇰🇷and it’s always an experience when I’m trying new food or a new cultural way🥰 I’m so happy about your video so I can learn smth about moldova as well

[@danat7016]

S Korea foods look so delicious to me! I wish we had more Korean restaurants around where I live

[@luciamazzieri7556]

Mamma Mia What an incredible vlog! Life in the village looks like the most peaceful and wholesome thing ever, also the wedding had really yummy looking food👍💝

[@kys7615]

this is exactly how i remember my village upbringing, cherish these moments... unfortunately they don't last forever

[@BlameBarky]

Ciao, Rosie! Gratzie! Over the last few months of enjoying your channel, you’ve inspired me to learn Italian. My family comes from Italy and we’re so far removed from our heritage here in the states that I’ve always wanted to reconnect through the language my grandmother forgot while she was alive. I can’t wait to comment on your videos in (mostly) Italian. You’re such an inspiration to me and I’m so glad you do what you do. I’ve always wanted to make movies and videos, and seeing you do them because you enjoy them reminds me to look at enjoyment and passione for that spark. Grazie Mille!!!!!

[@lubomirtrenkov]

And just like that, this vlog took me back to my bulgarian roots. My grandparents had this cosy house in the country side and all the life and meals were so similar. But the meal i love best is that “sarma” with the grape leafes, love it.

[@alikovacic5747]

in slovenia we ear sarmas with cabbage leaves 🥰

[@milenahristova5912]

Супа топчета ❤️

[@HadrianTAZ]

Romania has "sarmale" as well and they are absolutely delicious, they are served with sour cream sauce and polenta. They are quite complex to prepare and the process usually brings people together. So nice

[@clauds38]

Its so refreshing to see a young person enjoy the simple and beautiful things in life! Compared to other content out there, I love your video's :)

[@cocoaorange1]

I agee, so rare to see a young person express so much respect for their elders in today's world.

[@milabuga2894]

Mulțumesc pentru aceste 30 minute pline de dragoste si căldura.

[@LM-ch8rh]

Rosie, please tell your family thank you so much for letting us tag along during your visit. I can't tell you how happy this makes me. Lidiana is a rock star! : )

[@sm3296]

This was wonderful. I loved every second of it. Growing up without grandparents, or cousins or anyone beside our immediate family, it amazes me to see extended families celebrating their culture, traditions and each other. You are very blessed indeed!

[@仝水北]

As a Chinese 🇨🇳, I am shocked. The Moldovan diet has many similarities with ours. Rice, cornmeal porridge, braised pork ribs, chicken feet, hand-cut noodles, boiled dumplings, meatball soup. An amazing video tour.

[@irreplace]

wow！that’s exactly what I want to say 🥰要不然怎么说意大利是欧洲小中国呢嘿嘿

[@barbara4482]

@@irreplace Marco Polo

[@irreplace]

@@barbara4482 yeah！you remind me of him!Wish I could travel a lot😿just like him

[@chia.]

@@irreplace the dishes she was eating were from Moldova, not Italy

[@Pr0d3gi]

fuck china

[@cheflynne1359]

These videos are gold! I lived all over Italy in the 70’s/80’s and this brings me back to this beautiful way of living! My life with my kids always centered around food I also had two restaurants! Grazie !!!!

[@todoranamaria]

I'm from Romania and also an anthropologist so I loved every bit :) reminded me of my childhood spent in the mountains at my grandma's house and her making us doughnuts

[@Crystal_Sky_]

This the most calming and the best vlog I have ever seen in my life. The other vlogers make videos on luxurious life,Hotel or restaurants or city life but THIS right here is the real gem,The way you showed your grandma making food,You picking berries,Going to shops,Everything was just so beautiful!! I love how the places are not crowded and clean and the way everyone is living a peaceful life. 💜🌌

[@balanfelicia4445]

As a Moldovan this warmed my heart soo much!! Thank you for this video!

[@НатальяЮдаева-е9ц]

Rosie, thanks for this warm film about Moldavian village! Its amazing, that life in Siberia (where I live) looks very much similar. I used to spend summer vacations at my grandparent's place at Altay region and the routine here was just the same. One of the most warm and funny memories is about my grandfather calling me and my cousins: "Kids, come here, I've brought you lots of sneakers!" and gave us the backpack full of corn cobs :) Your blog is something outstanding!

[@Dakkibaby20]

OMG loved this Vlog. Looks so relaxing and beautiful during the summer months. I love that you speak both Moldovan & Italian. What a dream!

[@luvuJesusmySavior]

I love watching how both your Moldova and Calabrian grandmothers cook!! You are so blessed to be able to eat all the good food they make!! 😃

[@flourpower7747]

I enjoy your videos so much! I suffer from an eating disorder and this gives me so much hope and inspiration to recover. You always look so happy to be eating and that is so foreign to me. Your family seem so wholesome and welcoming. It's nice to feel part of that during watching. Thank you and I can't wait to see what you post 8n the future

[@victoriasecret2891]

everything is perfect in your videos, not much talking, relaxing, edited amazing, and the most important it is REAL, this is what we need this year. Thank you so much for your work. Please don't stop

[@andreeaostan8594]

I'm from the Moldova region of Romania and everything is basically the same here. So nostalgic. Love your videos

[@aclacsamana9171]

I find these kind of vlogs soooo relaxing and serene 🌾 thanks for making this Rosie!!

[@marydensva]

Was born and raised in Moldova, been living there till 18 years old. Now I’m 25 and live in another country. Your video just hits home. Thank you ❤️

[@linalinazzz644]

honestly watching this made me so happy but so so sad at the same time. As a Moldovan that moved when I was 10 to the uk every single thing about this is nostalgic. The way your wine cellar stairs look to the way ur grandma made placinte. It’s everything how I remember it and thank you so much for sharing this ❤️

[@alainadacosta1222]

My parents are from India and we used to visit every few years. Seeing you walk to the store with your cousin, your grandma making homemade dishes, going in between family members' houses and also just the simple summer fun reminded me of my fond times in India. Reading other similar comments, I love how we're connected across cultures ❤ Also I really enjoyed seeing the wedding

[@greasymuchacho]

My parents grew up on a nice farm out in the country. Oh those were glorious days. They sipped on fresh juice and milked the cows every morning. This video is ok.

[@maddiej2165]

Seeing the European scenery and lifestyle is so beautiful to me. I’m visiting my family’s native country, Portugal in less than a week and I’m so excited to see Europe and my homeland.

[@paularamos333]

Omg I’m from portugal!!! I hope you enjoyed your stay here and got to connect with our culture!

[@Fadingroses19]

How was your trip?

[@Rebekka5476]

Western europe is very different from eastern europe

[@maddiej2165]

@@Fadingroses19 it was incredible. Loved experiencing the culture there and nice weather too

[@federalfilms8869]

finally someone who documents and not talks. I mean this respectfully. I enjoy what I see which speaks more. KZbin has recently shifted. Now, you tubers tend to speak about what they are doing without giving much for us to see. But you show us. thank you

[@strawberry1025]

Another world. Thank you very much to you and your family for allowing us to join you. Absolutely lovely.