Winter Has ARRIVED in Lithuania

[@mrsagainstime]

The scarf around the hood thing is easily explained. Firstly, it keeps your hood intact when the wind blows with snow so you don’t need to readjust it that often. Secondly, when it gets to minus temperatures the part at the front of your scarf that is close to the face and mouth becomes icy and moist of warm breath in cold air. Therefore, it is better to keep your scarf further away to avoid touching your face and experiencing that damp material. I personally would also wear a turtleneck under the coat or a thinner scarf so the neck is nice and warm. Hope that makes sense 😊

[@il42]

what she said :)

[@laura-bronner]

Good advice, thanks for sharing!

[@emilijajuskeviciute2705]

agreed :)

[@fantasmagorijos]

-20 isnt so scary as people think. usually it is sunny and dry so it feels much nicer than damp 0C. -10C is perfect winter :)

[@laura-bronner]

That's what a few people have said, I'm be interested to feel it for myself haha

[@ccaswick]

@@laura-bronner LOL, if you are moving it's not so bad; once you stop to wait for a bus and it's late, you will change your mind.

[@fantasmagorijos]

@@laura-bronner Nowadays -20C and more is not common but in case it happens - do not use moisturizing cream before leaving home. if you have sensitive skin you can try oils or something which has not a water as a base ingredient. It will keep your skin safe from frost.

[@ccaswick]

@@fantasmagorijos Try Nivia soft, it is pretty lite and not greasy.

[@rinkairiozuki7245]

Personally, doesn't feel much difference between -10 and -20. 0C is a nightmare to go around as water and melting snow is everywhere. -30 is where it can be scary, but that's my perfect Winter. You just stay inside, people are more understanding and nobody is in the rush. People will understand that you are late for work, cause you couldn't just start your god damn car.

[@OfficialMeep]

in my childhood we used to, build forts for half a day and then fight with snowballs for half a day until forts would collapse, best days ever.

[@betjura]

Personally, I prefer to wear my scarves on the outside. The ones I’m usually wearing are really big and warm, they wouldn’t fit inside jackets and coats. They help me keep my hood up and also work as a sort of face shield against the wind. Of course, I would recommend wearing something like a turtleneck underneath as well.

[@S.l.o.w.cooker350]

Enjoying your channel. My granny was Lithuanian . Never thought I'd see the country. ☺

[@laura-bronner]

Thank you so much, I'm so glad I can share some of your granny's country with you :)

[@SKHAN-sp2sp]

Well very excited to see the snow in Lithuania, Klaipeda see you soon on 15 January 2022 , and thanks for sharing such an amazing scenes 🙏

[@Simonas76]

Same leather boots here. When it gets colder try to put on some layers of clothes to create more air pockets between them. Also, make sure that your boots, coat, and pants are not tight when you put on more layers (that's why its good to have winter boots and coat a bit bigger)

[@fidenemini111]

For a really low temperatures it is very important that boots do not fit too tight. Otherwise you risk to freeze your toes. Had that disaster in my childhood. Since then my toes are very sensitive to low minus.

[@kazkasKitoBaisaus]

That kinder-garden toddler determination, when dressing up, in the start of the video is very charming :)

[@laura-bronner]

hahaha my laces were all tangled 🤣 I cut half of that clip because it took me SO long to untangle them!

[@fidenemini111]

The worst is -5°C when the air humidity is still high. Later -10°C feels the best . To me Vilnius -5°C felt worse than -30°C in continental climate of Kazakhstan.

[@aurimasas.9844]

Welcome back to the Lithuanian winter☺️

[@aurimasas.9844]

good ones your shoes don't worry😎

[@baktom]

You got such a nice contagious laughter. Thanks for making me laugh too :D

[@laura-bronner]

haha thanks, glad I'm not the only one laughing at me 🤣

[@MrKardukas]

It's nice to see that you're enjoying the weather so far. :) Personally, when it comes to footwear, I think that waterproofing and covering ankles are two most important things for the cold season. Since a lot of people get around by car and walk just from home to the car and from car to the office it's fine to rock the sneakers. If it is above freezing temperatures waterproofing is a must and if it's below, covering ankles is recommended to avoid snow getting over the top :) . If you have both you're prepared for anything :)

[@GaivusorasLT]

Nice, have a great winter in beautiful Lithuania 🇱🇹

[@rokasgruzauskas1098]

Hello Laura :) long waited video about the beggining of winter finally arrived :) it's great to see that you're enjoying first days of winter , such a beautiful view in Utena when the snow is around you , the sound of crunchy snow while you're walking are so amazing , also very beautiful view from your apartment window , trees covered in white snow , absolutely beautiful :) during first days of winter here in UK i'm wearing warm boots , my winter coat , warm gloves , and hat :) alll this stuff i will bring with me in a few weeks to Lithuania , anyways thank you for a nice video about the beggining of long waited winter season , enjoy your shopping for Christmas in Vilnius or Kaunas , have a fun , take care bye :)

[@laura-bronner]

Thanks, Rokas! Glad you enjoyed the video. I love the view from my apartment window, I've been able to watch the seasons change so beautifully from it since we moved in!

[@josephkrizauskas1052]

We also got snow here in N.E. Penn. It's lake effect snow time with the bitter cold winds behind it. Same sunrise and sunset times as Lithuania, just 7 hours behind.

[@emuxkr]

The scarf in the outside. Haven't worn that since childhood. I have 2 older brothers (9 and 10 years older than me) so they put a turtleneck on me, a coat with a scarf outside to trap the warmth inside and then we played in the snow and it never dripped inside, even when I rolled around. 😄

[@gtheavyy8543]

In minus temperatures, snow is not wet. You don't have to worry about some snow landing on your scarf; you can just dust it off before coming back indoors. Sure it will be a little moist, but far from being damp. Scarf around the hood is a preference thing. In addition to arguments below, it also helps to "raise" the neck coverage; I sometimes find it hard to cover my cheeks without that. Also, you don't have to be as tight; if your jacket fits well you might have trouble fitting a thick scarf under it.

[@markust7709]

I am from Klaipeda, Lithuania and I can't believe my eyes: here in Klaipeda we don't have such snow at all! At least not yet. Before I watched your blogs I didn't realize there are such drastic differences in weather for a microscopic country! Wow. Love you video!

[@laura-bronner]

Haha even people in Vilnius were saying that about utena and it’s only 100km away! Glad I could share a different side of Lithuanian winter with you and that you enjoyed the video!

[@ZhylvisLT]

Sorry, but I have to say this. Calling Lithuania a microscopic country is something wrong with your education or just perception of space :) Just FYI some of the countries smaller than Lithuania: Denmark, Switzerland, The Netherlands, Belgium, Croatia, Slovenia, Slovakia, Israel, both Baltic sisters and so on.

[@thetravelstamps]

I am glad to see you embrace every season. Who knows, you'll find yourself taking winter morning walks in your sneakers once you get used to the cold. I miss the winter in that side of Europe. And I am looking forward to your video on Christmas markets. Yule cheers!

[@laura-bronner]

Haha yea maybe! I can’t wait to check out the Vilnius markets next week, looking forward to sharing them 😊

[@gowithzy]

Winter makes me more calm :)

[@laura-bronner]

I'm finding the same thing!

[@DrexlTheRomantic]

I love that tea :) Be sure to film your snowman :)

[@MrTigriuS]

For now i go with my trusty summer Scetchers atleast for a short walks (I live in Klaipėda so our winter is milder). But i think soon will change the to my winter boots.

[@clarkknova]

You're right about your scarf method.

[@S3l3ct1ve]

Snow just starting up, many people still do not use proper winter wear :) Especially if they use cars, so they dont walk outside much :)

[@ronyork9324]

Being in Southern Arizona we don't get much snow if any so the only boots with my Levi's are western boots lol

[@maslelviz]

On the regular basis, when there is snow, I wear my trusty Adidas Xaphan shoes, they are comfortable and reasonably weatherproof. However, when it gets colder than -10 I take out my heavy duty hiking boots. So don't worry, not everybody is walking in sneakers. In fact, some of those elegant, light-looking women shoes are really warm, with Goretex and similar stuff. And I like winter a lot, hiking in the snowy forest is tough to beat :)

[@sandrakvainickaite]

about boots : if I'm going for a walk I usually wear biker boots ( like dr martens or something like that) but when its cold and slippery, and have to sit for longer times- like bus rides between cities) i usually wear warm work boots, cuz they warm, not slippery and give great comfort feeling for feet too. Sneakers if not much time outside, like car-inside-car or similar :)

[@misstrcarter]

I put on the boots at the first sign of snow (even if snow is just forecasted). I hate being cold and wet feet are the worst.

[@SisterSherryDoingStuff]

I'm with you! I cannot stand for my feet to be cold.

[@laura-bronner]

Wet feet and cold hands as I'm learning are truly the worst!

[@laurynasidla]

The snow/rain is called sleet :D or Šlapdriba in lithuanian

[@fidenemini111]

And glazed frost when the rain immediately freezes down is lijundra - another tricky word for English speakers.

[@edvinasnarusevicius360]

Thank you so much!! I always enjoy your videos about my native country. Living as expat in France i mis a real winter. I would sugest you to go to Alytus - my home town, usually it is a very nice christmas tree there. And what about Birstonas or Druskininkai?

[@laura-bronner]

Next up Druskininkai! I hope to visit the others in the new year :)

[@lauramatikaite1058]

The scarf indeed gets a little wet, but with wind and snow and rainy-wet-snow, it's better having a wet scarf rather than having wet hair, wet face and gaps, nooks and crannies for snow to pile up, and then melt...:) (Also, when temp drops to -20 or -30, the air you breathe in gets warmer). Our winters are quite windy sometimes and the scarf trick helps with that too

[@laura-bronner]

Good to know! Thanks for sharing :)

[@ccaswick]

It hasn't quite started sn@wing here (Chicago) yet -- but it will soon and I have footwear amassed both for sn@w as well as i@e -- which I hate so much I won't even speak of it! Thanks for showing us winter in Lithuania -- pretty.

[@laura-bronner]

😂😂 I’m sure once it get started in Chicago it feels endless. I’ve heard it will be the same here (lots of “we’ll ask you again in April” comments 😅).

[@gowithzy]

When you will visit in Vilnius visit : Senatoriu pasazas (Dominikonu 11), beautiful Christmas cafes (Stikliu street especially with mushrooms Augustas and Barbora) , Christmas President Palace ( S. Daukanto 3) , and also beautiful white tree and Christmas houses in Cathedral square!!!

[@laura-bronner]

Thanks so much for the tips!

[@ovidijusmiliauskas7694]

Please , visit Marijampole , in the Sumertime . Thanks

[@magadanas87]

You gonna be fine 😉👍 don't think it's normal or not 🙃 just enjoy the winter 😎❄️

[@laura-bronner]

Good advice!

[@viffer94]

I would be wearing ice crampons 😄. Seriously when you get that freeze thaw cycle those sidewalks can turn icy and seriously slick. Be careful and stay upright!

[@laura-bronner]

🤣 I am prone to slipping at the sight of ice so that's why I went straight for the boots!

[@vytisagafonovas3887]

I went today with summer sneakers to the store. 10 minutes outside with sneakers is OKish, especialy when its not that cold. But i came home with wet socks, i freaking jaywalked into huge and deep puddle. Was leaping like a frog till i got out of it :D Though its way better not to. You can get frostbite eaven if its not that cold.

[@laura-bronner]

oh no! There are so many puddles out there with the snow melting, I'll stick to my boots for now.

[@sojibmahmud90]

I'm your subscriber and everyday before I sleep watch your video. I love to watch your video. Hopefully one day I'll go there. I love this country also. Love from Bangladesh ❤❤❤

[@sajidshareef9053]

Take care 💓

[@Tm_Martishius]

Sneakers are good for as low as - 10C° when you're used to it😄

[@laura-bronner]

haha yes I suppose the "when you're used to it" is key!

[@vaidasvezelis8497]

well, i use my "demi-season" crocks during such winter - same as in summer. But when temperature stays bellow -10C during the day i use some boots with better heat isolation. Of course if you are outside not moving and temp is below minus 10-15C you should have some kind of boots like you have in this video :). Thank you for enjoying Lithuania and doing all this input! But for the hunt of real winter fairy-tale you should visit locations further North, i say in January - February. From my own experience Finland and Norway would do. Most probably Sweden as well but i didnt check it by myself. As an example, there is a big electric goods fair kept in Jyvaskylla, Finland every two years in the first week of February (and next year too!) and i was participating there few times. Booking hotel is always pretty hard so we decided to book a cabin outside the city by ski slope - they have some infrastructure in the woods. Imagine - i get up in the morning, come to the window to see how beautiful outside is (winter fairy-tale) and i see a reindeer like coupe meters from the window looking at me :). And these cabins have sauna, few or several bedrooms, etc.. To live a winter fairy-tale :)

[@laura-bronner]

That sounds magical! I’ll have to look up some February trips up there and see what I can find, thanks for the tips!

[@RaimondaadnomiaR]

Dear Laura, I am enjoying your videos very much! Have you been in Telšiai or Plungė already? I truly believe you would like it!

[@laura-bronner]

Thank you so much, I’m so glad you enjoy the videos! I haven’t been to either yet but they’re on my list! There are so many places to see in Lithuania!

[@UtamagUta]

I can sign up under everything in the comments about the scarves. It also drives me mad that a jacket does not zip up if a scarf is underneath. As for boots go - the cold stays only for like a week tops. SO heavy duty warmth is not necessary, what is necessary, however, is the grip for the boot and waterproof capabilities. Found my brand i've been sticking to it for the last few years (so far it lasted well over 3 seasons). My rule of thumb for winter products (clothes, automobile, leisure, whatever) - buy item made in Scandinavia, usually in Norway. They do know how to deal with winter :D Don't forget to embrace penguin walk!

[@laura-bronner]

Good tip on looking for Scandinavian made winter stuff! And the penguin walk haha!

[@ihavegreeneyes14]

You'll see snowmen more when it's closer to Christmas and kids are done with school!

[@fidenemini111]

It depends more on the type of snow. Dry snow is not suitable for that. So snow folk appears when the snow is right - heavy and wet.

[@domeswall]

Wow, and I thought it was cold here in Portugal (it actually is). What do you think about KZbin disabling the dislike count? A mí no me gusta.

[@domeswall]

Perfect sound track btw

[@laura-bronner]

I don't mind the lack of the dislike count. As a creator you can still see the count on each video on youtube studio so you know what people really think haha.

[@KPLifewithTravel]

So cold weather

[@ZhylvisLT]

Right after Christmas days will get slightly longer ever day, at first it would by almost unnoticeable but at the end on January it will be obvious. Actually I am happy that winter came earlier this year, so you would be able to experience real Lithuanian winter, not those of recent winters where snow and cold appeared only after winter holydays. :)

[@laura-bronner]

This is definitely the earliest I've started winter before!

[@mrscuteas]

Well said Laura, it is all about perception and being prepared. I wonder if the women are wearing their scarves outside of their coats more as a fashion accessory. It will be interesting to see how they wear them as it gets colder.

[@mrscuteas]

Ahh I just read some other comments on the subject I see the reasons behind wearing it over coat, being an Australian snow is not something I encounter very often but I do hope to experience a white Christmas at least once in my life

[@allencrider]

I suggest you get some ice skates soon. I'd love to be in La Paz, BCS today in shorts and a t-shirt because it is going to be 82 degrees F today! LOL

[@laura-bronner]

I've been thinking about getting some skates actually! I wonder if people skate on the local lakes, we'll have to see!

[@OkieJames]

Oh Gosh it was 80F/26C where I live in America today. No Thanks. But looks pretty

[@yk.m3260]

Help me with the title of the guitar music in the beginning of this video Please. I felt in love with it.

[@laura-bronner]

The songs are always listed in the description 😊

[@bdvlogs460]

Where are you from

[@SisterSherryDoingStuff]

does it really get dark at 3pm? When we changed the clocks recently, it's now dark at 4:30pm. I find that less light, shorter, days zap me of my joy. Sounds like it works for you and you're happy.

[@japonasas4719]

As of December 3rd here in lithuania: Sunrise 8:24 (am) Sunset 15:57 (3:57pm)

[@laura-bronner]

It's not totally dark, but it's dusk at that time and totally dark by about 4:15/4:20.

[@aajjuu]

What month can we see most snow in vilinius? I want to travel there :) thank u

[@fidenemini111]

May be it is premature advice but still - when you really freeze your fingers or toes, never ever warm them in a warm or god forbid hot water. Always and only - in a cold water. Believe me it feels hot at the beginning. When after some time you feel the water is cold - it is the sign that the function of your blood vessels recovered.

[@laura-bronner]

Thanks for the advice!

[@LimaArno]

Just wanted to say that come across as such a lovely person! Lovely video too.

[@laura-bronner]

Thank you so much, that's kind of you to say :) Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@sajidshareef9053]

God bless you

[@aviatrix9258]

I never wear my scarf around the hood, I hate feeling the zipper next to my neck. I prefer a smaller scarf or a neck sleeve (not sure what the actual term is), so that I can zip up my coat to the top (or almost to the top) over the scarf. I think the scarf over the hood thing is somewhat of a local fashion thing here in Lithuania. Regarding shoes, wearing sneakers is a bit of a fashion thing too, I think. But more people will probably start changing to their winter boots soon enough. Although there are also these sneaker-looking shoes with fur inside as well, so some people might be wearing that. A lot of women I know like to wear leather boots, also with fur inside, which often work decently against wetness too. I do that too if I'm going out for work, but if it's a walk in the nature or somewhere casual, I'll wear hiking boots, as I can be sure it'll be completely waterproof.

[@Froanite]

visit the kaunas laisves aleje in night

[@simasdavicijonas8349]

Amazing! I thinkin about Christmas. Can you make video about Lithuanian Christmas traditions?

[@fidenemini111]

Our Christmas traditions are actually Christmas Eve traditions.

[@KPLifewithTravel]

Nice video 👌 , good

[@summerx_fairy]

I live in Lithuania 🇱🇹🇱🇹🇱🇹🇱🇹

[@ekon777]

Tea in a coffe cup? Oh Ma'am...

[@ubaidrehmans4819]

How r u ?

[@judit1783]

We have had snow, but my sneakers and suede hikers have gotten my old butt around. Of course, I am not walking all around town. Give yourself a break girl, you lived in warm Mexico for a long time and your blood has gotten thin. All you need is to practice your sure-footedness.....lol

[@MyOpenCANLab]

it's not winter yet ;-)

[@laura-bronner]

🤣🤣

[@ubaidrehmans4819]

Hi dear

[@sagarmeena0210]

how long can you live there on an American passport? do you have some long term visa?

[@laura-bronner]

You can stay in the EU for three months without a visa but I got temporary residency here in Lithuania so at the moment I can stay for two years (it can be renewed).

[@travelwithme4990]

Where in Lithuania is that?

[@laura-bronner]

Utena 😊

[@travelwithme4990]

@@laura-bronner ok, in Vilnius it’s sleeting like crazy

[@carmelo7501]

5:00 like you 😎😄

[@arunprarad4410]

Hai

[@jevgenijbuicik4712]

Kids build iphone in LT, why go outside and get cold :D

[@anzelmasmatutis2500]

With boots better be on safer side! :D

[@viliuszyb]

that scarf wearing outside is just silly. even the way you do it i think its just fashionable but actually leaves a gap where cold air can get. just wrap it round few times and you have no gaps!

[@sayemhasan5198]

লিথুনিয়া কয় মসজিদ বরফ পরে

[@robertdominicanrepublic]

Definitely not sneakers.

[@AmputeeAdventures]

In the low 80's here in Merida :)

[@laura-bronner]

haha yes, the only time of year it's possible to be outside in Merida without melting 😂

[@AmputeeAdventures]

@@laura-bronner well because of my condition ( no more veins in arms and legs) the cold hurts me. Whatever the temp is outside is the temp of fingers and toes. Merida esta perfecto para mi. :)

[@aidask5188]

Welcome to darkness 😀

[@ree2453]

Yet the nights are brighter because of snow

[@andrius505]

you are funny one

[@Evelina_412]

"How can you not love this?" Ask us again when we'll still be getting an occasional smowfall in April.

[@laura-bronner]

😂😂 haha yes someone else mentioned that to me. Hopefully it's come early and will end early?

[@Evelina_412]

@@laura-bronner Fingers crossed! There are a few winters in recent memory, when kids were building snowmen outside during Easter.

[@judit1783]

Oh yeah, scarf on inside. On outside is a fashion statement.

[@russlogan181]

Are they pushing the clot shots hard there?

[@travelvideos]

I am not buying any winter clothes. I hope pandemic over and we can travel again! I am tired and super bored of staying in Europe. I only like summers here.

[@fidenemini111]

When on lock-down you actually need no clothes at all🤣

[@travelvideos]

@@fidenemini111 you are right! Because work from home, I only need dress nice above waist for zoom meetings.

[@9SupraMJ]

yooo you better film in utena cause you get good content when you go to other boring cities nobody interested in your videos. You so lucky to live in utena in the best city in litva . all people around the world would love to live here in utena and you go to other cities. You should check your mental health at the nearest shrink as we noticed 1 or 2 curbs may be loose.

[@kippsguitar6539]

Jesus what are you doing there in winter??? Rather be looking at the blue Pacific than white eastern Europe