Spot on observation for somone living here for the short period of time. You are kind and open to explore and look over stereotypes about SA. Sure, people of all comunities, groups and races are mostly kind and friendly. Just because of the minority who is not and just because government is not eager to act strictly against crime, South Afrika is well known world wide for the crime. I don't want to jinx my personal experience, but I think that those stories are incredibly inflated. This country deserves more positive marketing and praise then it gets.
No country is perfect so let’s stop this nonsense of always talking about the negative things that are happening in our country, we have positive things happening too ao 😢
@@tiisetsothato9082 I do but a mme everytime when someone visit our country we have to make noise about it🤷🏿♂️, there are positive things happening here but we hardly say anything about them. This is a behaviour the west wants from us, to always put ourselves down. I just ask myself gore do we do the same thing ka our family members when they have issues nah and if we not why are we doing it about our country.
Wow man, you are spot on 7 points. I must say it's whole different world in SA🇿🇦. During my visit in Europe, I was so impressed to see everything is working. Infrastructure and transportation is top class, everything is professional and on time. The sitting arrangement at the ⚽️ arenas 👌. You mentioned South African time and Taxis, I couldn't help but to laugh my lungs out 😂😂😂😂😂. Anyway with its imperfections I still love my 🇿🇦, u would never trade it or live anywhere else than South Africa (Joburg). I will continue to visit other countries though 😊
It's those imperfections that make it so infectious ..🤔🤔🤔 ... Like she said...RELAXED... You truly get the pleasure of realizing the the reality of time as an illusion... And opposite extremes... Friendly but at these same time if you do not reciprocate 😏😏😏... It can become dangerous quick... We are Bantu after all 😅😅😅...
Um, I guess it depends on where in Europe you went. I had issues in Germany.. Netherlands put my off.. I guess I have it pretty good in SA so I don't have to be easily impressed
There was so many good information about South Africa. Your ideas and comments are honest and with punctuation. Go girl, you're doing great. I'm actually getting a master's degree in southern African studies and my thesis is about moving from South Africa to Europe. It was cool to see the opposite side of this matter. We can share some information if you or any of your subscribers are interested.
@@BlueBottle609 Yes but she does not need to know our dirty little secret Blue...Miss Emilia, Load shedding, well, it's new, don't worry, you will get used to it
Tip: the easiest way to get South African food is street food. I suppose it harder to get said street food if you are in a very affluent neighborhood…but around the malls you could find some or on the roadsides. Ultimately, get to know a local they’ll take you to some spots. In the stores, you can get koeksisters, dröewors, billtong (butchery for these last two). I’m not South African, but this was my finding when l stayed there.
For the short time you've been in South Africa you've got to understand the SA & Cape Town culture well. Hope to watch more of your videos. God bless you.
Emilia, we can mostly agree with your points. The good, the bad, the ugly. Since I´m an avid traveller myself, it is always good to know with what the RUclipsr like you is comparing. Since you are an Italian and I´ve been in Italy myself and people do come late, take things easy going, and driving in Rome is not a joke. Italians have a lot of temper ( I know I had an Italian girlgriend from Sicily) nad Italian politcs, chaos is in Europe at least, infamous. Italian men are also quite confident in appraoching women in my memory and experience. Let the truth out, ain´t no shame when you are going to go there. Now, I won´t trade my Italian experiences for anything, great food, great people, great sense for la dolce vita. SA is one of the most incredible countries in the world. I wonder why always on the "negative" spotlight, when most things are actually positive. Millions of tourists from Europe and the rest of the world come here, millions of immigrants are here, millions would like to come here? So, if it is so bad as the media and RUclipsrs are saying, why do all these people keep coming or have booked, planning? To all South Africans, start praising your country outside and critisize it internally, like most countries do?!Yebo?
Due to our differenct races and cultures theres no actual South African food because we don't eat the same food...blacks "all tribes" eat different food, white english or afrikaans, indian & coloured all eat different food so we get to meet somewhere within those different cultures which is braai(all of us), kota(for most black people), indian, whites & coloured its mostyl bunnychow
Yes ,there is an Actual South African Food dish ,as our National anthem shows how diverse we are going by the inclusion of different languages on our flag ,shows that each culture has it's actual South African Food dish-does it make sense ?
One thing South Africa will teach you is how to take care of yourself. We definitely do not live in a "nanny state" and the law is just a suggestion. True freedom. And, yes, friendliness is not a disease, it is quite heartwarming. One of the reasons we can still dance and sing through difficulties. And, yes, our men, in general, are still brave and respectful. They go after what they want without fear, but will respect your wishes without feeling offended. In my eyes, pretty much what most women want. And, if you are dating, he will protect you with his life. And, yes, this is a generalization and we have many different cultures.
thank you, as south africans we choose what we want. criminals freely rob and if u have a gun u freely defend yourself, and hide that if you can. but as a black S. african i just want to say im tired of these spoilt brats from first world countries that fight over identifying as a spoon, coming hear and bad mouthing us.
Taxis or what you call minibus vans are regarded by locals as the most reliable source of transport to get to a destination on time. I have a car and during traffic hours and I need to travel anywhere, I use a taxi.
@@Afrosoil11 I guess you don't live near cities if it takes that long to get work. Taxis are the fastest means of transportation in South Africa outside the Gautrain. Taxis are always picking up or dropping commuters every 10 minutes in most cities. Taxis break the rules and drive on the wrong side of traffic, yellow barrier/emergency lanes and also aren't afraid of breaking the speed in limit in certain urban areas. So I am confused where I have lied here. Please educate me
@@Afrosoil11 come to Soweto, you'll see large numbers of cars parking near Revaya bus station. People are using public transportation or lift clubs to commute to their places of work.
@@---yn3bv Did you miss get on time. I've used Rea via is not even used by more than 10% of the population. It takes 2 hours or more for a less than an hour trip to Brynston
@@Afrosoil11 here's your problem, you don't read to understand. I was trying to show you that most people are using public transport to their places of work instead of their private transportation because it saves money on petrol. Reya vaya was just an example. In Soweto, especially in Thokoza, people park their cars there and then take Reya Vaya bus to work. Others are opting for lift clubs. It very expensive to use your car to work everyday.
As American, I take my personal space very seriously. So, I sat back in amazement by how you were about to keep your head on with all the chatter in the background. I was thinking about all the ways I could break my lease and I don't even live there. I'd still love to visit South Africa some time.
It's those imperfections that make it so infectious ..🤔🤔🤔 ... Like she said...RELAXED... You truly get the pleasure of realizing the the reality of time its an illusion... And opposite extremes... Friendly but at the same time if you do not reciprocate 😏😏😏... It can become dangerous quick... We are Bantu after all 😅😅😅...
Interesting take on SA especially the Cape which I would reckon is the safest province in our country area dependant. At least you had braai and that every culture does but has different takes on across SA. I reckon if there is rugby on go to a game especially if the Springboks are playing, thats mostly when we South Africans shine especially if we win😂. Stay safe and always let a friends be aware of your movements as crime is everywhere.
Our country is not at a point of no return, a lot can be fixed and i believe it will be fixed, but unfortunately it will need time , i love this country and its different races, cultures and religions.
Why the need for Load Shedding? An answer from someone (me) who was born here in the Cape Town area in 1959. During Apartheid (the political system in place by then) most homes did not have services such as electricity and sewerage removal - the 'bucket system' was in place. In fact - in the old SA most South Africans were moved to 'homelands' and they were not seen as South Africans by Apartheid. Fast Forward to the end of Apartheid and the 1st General Elections during which we ALL South Africans could vote in 1994. The party that received the most political support was the ANC. The ANC over-promised but under-achieved when it comes to services such as electricity.
I think 'friendliness' in public that many foreign travelers refer to can also be a euphemism and all encompassing term which includes unwanted/inappropriate/aggressive advances, plain rudeness and being accosted. I am saying this as a somewhat introverted South African male. The country is a melting pot of different cultures and upbringings, but SA people across various(/all) cultures can seem somewhat rude, loud and overstep boundaries. One has to adapt to this, which may involve keeping ones guard up, esp. if you are a woman.
@@rorirory121 It’s where I was born and raised. All my formative friends are there. Many of my values are based in SA society. It would be unusual to not be interested in SA.
@@daggaboom you left and are wondering why people are coming to SA, havent you made friends where you are? People are coming because they see something you dont see. SA is a beautiful country nothing is going to change that. Your issue is that you want to hear the worst about SA and its not coming.
@@rorirory121 you think I want to hear the worst about my homeland, where my friends are. Yes I’m well aware that it’s a beautiful country and I desperately want to hear good things. I don’t read news or podcasts cause there is precious little and it’s heartbreaking. If you can tell me where to look for the positive things occurring I’d be delighted to follow up on it.
I went to England and the shock i had seeing next to no houses with fences around them. My cousins said they even leave their house with the doors unlocked and sometimes they just forget to lock it. Cant be doing that in SA😂😂😂 Their transportation system, they have it locked down. Its so good and effective. The amount of people that take the tube, taxi, bus, uber even walk and cycle is scary and way more than here. Their lanes are separated bus lane, car lane, bicycle lane. Id say half the people dont even use or even need their cars half the time. My moms friend who lives in England almost never uses her car to the point that she only noticed it had been stolen the next day when she wanted to quickly drive to the gym. Shed normally walks and takes the tube but she had a busy day so this was the one time she actually needed to use her car and it was gone.😂 Although i will say the English dont really engage with others. I remember walking with my family and like 80% of people were walking with their earphones or headphones in. Dont expect anyone to greet you or even look in ur direction. Youre literally not even there for them unless youre in their way of course 😂
I Def feel like they have their ways and we have ours.. To each their own I have also seen plant of homes in SA that you can walk right up the front door
The only country in the world where you do camping in your own home from candles to gas light's to gas stoves and power bank's and keeping your cellphone charged at all time's to ensure the you are in the know or what is really going on and the only country that has an app to tell you when the power will be off but no app to tell you when the power is actually going to be on ........... but I wonder how much it cost to develop the app because I'm sure that it would be enough to keep the power on ........
Hey Emilia i loved the video. I have a question. Do you know how student in South Africa can meet people or make friends with any italians or people that speak Italian? I am currently trying to learn it and would love to practice it with someone😋
Hmmm, I'm actually non sure. In my class I'm the only one, and I met the other international people through my neighbors. You can maybe try at parties or popular tourist spots, or activities organised by English schools
Yes true however I feel like you are talking about one province, not even one province but one city, we are different our provinces are different even myself when I got in here I had food that I never tasted back in Mount Frere. So I think your story is incomplete,coz our values,norms, ideas and beliefs are different due to our diversity and I believe you are not including all South Africans. But I'm happy with this video
We will show them at 5 pm 😂😂 ... the inequality explain most of the problems with South Africa 😢 taxis are so safe from crime other than the taxi drivers fighting among themselves.. they are cheap but will need you to speak up
The loading shedding is man made by our current government and British government and companies specializing in green energy, as soon as we have a new government I hope that will change.
"I was so impressed to see everything is working." my point exactly. That is all I have about our country against all the other countries I've visited.
You can hear in the background of your entire video how disruptive your neighbours are. The noise is also distinctively African. It must've taken you a while to get used to living within a different cultural area than you are used to.
not neighbors: shes a student and probably stays with other people at res or at a commune. also fyi if you want to do a private call, a vlog, or generally can't handle the "nooiise" youre free to excuse yourself to a quite place. we will not stop our convos for your sake
I live in work in California period but have been thinking about visiting South Africa period you are so beautiful period I would like to have lunch with you maybe
A lot of people are returning to South Africa. Plus there’re a lot moving to South Africa from the US. Bottom line, every country has its pros and cons.Choose carefully.
Your beautiful 🥀 , work on your microphone 🎙️ position, its hard hearing you without earphones and slow down your speech. You like rushing the last part of your sentence😂
That time one isnt and was never my culture. For me 2pm is 2pm. At 14h05 you are seriously late. And there are many of us south africans who live like that. Maybe time is insignificant for the born frees.
Ausi o'maka, there are traditional restaurants and takeaways Iyoh bathong USA a 1st world country with all its poverty-stricken places and you caucasians keep talking about Africa Haai man And crime what about your own pick pocketters and etc
People who aren't consumed by negativity. A lot of people have had great experiences moving here. It's not all doom and gloom. There's still hope and a lot of us feel that way. We survived apartheid and we will survive the ANC
@@KevinIsUltra If that's what you consider an essay, it tells me all I need to know about you. It wasn't a response to a sarcastic comment, it was a response to a view a certain demographic holds. I wasn't even responding to you by the way, so why are you so touched by my response to Mia? If you don't want to engage with the comment, move on. Now that's youtube.
@@KevinIsUltra yeah...this is going nowhere. you added nothing to the conversation. we've really just become a nation of cowards afraid to confront uncomfortable topics. Anyway, good luck to you
I am sorry you can not see the beauty between the problems. South Africa has so much to offer. I think you should tour our own country and look for the beauty in both the people and the nature.
Spot on observation for somone living here for the short period of time. You are kind and open to explore and look over stereotypes about SA.
Sure, people of all comunities, groups and races are mostly kind and friendly.
Just because of the minority who is not and just because government is not eager to act strictly against crime, South Afrika is well known world wide for the crime.
I don't want to jinx my personal experience, but I think that those stories are incredibly inflated. This country deserves more positive marketing and praise then it gets.
Crime is our biggest problem and loadshedding, our biggest embarrassment 🙈
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No country is perfect so let’s stop this nonsense of always talking about the negative things that are happening in our country, we have positive things happening too ao 😢
Hee Oageng, loadshedding ke nnoto le wena waitsi
@@tiisetsothato9082 I do but a mme everytime when someone visit our country we have to make noise about it🤷🏿♂️, there are positive things happening here but we hardly say anything about them. This is a behaviour the west wants from us, to always put ourselves down. I just ask myself gore do we do the same thing ka our family members when they have issues nah and if we not why are we doing it about our country.
Wow man, you are spot on 7 points. I must say it's whole different world in SA🇿🇦. During my visit in Europe, I was so impressed to see everything is working. Infrastructure and transportation is top class, everything is professional and on time. The sitting arrangement at the ⚽️ arenas 👌. You mentioned South African time and Taxis, I couldn't help but to laugh my lungs out 😂😂😂😂😂. Anyway with its imperfections I still love my 🇿🇦, u would never trade it or live anywhere else than South Africa (Joburg). I will continue to visit other countries though 😊
*I would never trade it*
I also love it so much!
It's those imperfections that make it so infectious
..🤔🤔🤔 ... Like she said...RELAXED... You truly get the pleasure of realizing the the reality of time as an illusion... And opposite extremes... Friendly but at these same time if you do not reciprocate 😏😏😏... It can become dangerous quick... We are Bantu after all 😅😅😅...
@@emiliapodurgiel8788 you look beautiful ❤
Um, I guess it depends on where in Europe you went. I had issues in Germany.. Netherlands put my off.. I guess I have it pretty good in SA so I don't have to be easily impressed
There was so many good information about South Africa. Your ideas and comments are honest and with punctuation. Go girl, you're doing great.
I'm actually getting a master's degree in southern African studies and my thesis is about moving from South Africa to Europe. It was cool to see the opposite side of this matter. We can share some information if you or any of your subscribers are interested.
Wow, that sounds really nice!
You definitely should have had a disclaimer because MOST OF YOUR STATEMENTS ARE YOUR PERSONAL EXPERIENCES. Not all South Africans are like that 😢
Load shedding is a shock to us as well. We are not used to this😢
It’s been around since 2009. How much time do you need ?
@@BlueBottle609 Yes but she does not need to know our dirty little secret Blue...Miss Emilia, Load shedding, well, it's new, don't worry, you will get used to it
@@BlueBottle609I will never get used to it
@@BlueBottle609 Stop the cap loadshedding began roughly after Jacob Zuma Resignation
Tip: the easiest way to get South African food is street food. I suppose it harder to get said street food if you are in a very affluent neighborhood…but around the malls you could find some or on the roadsides.
Ultimately, get to know a local they’ll take you to some spots.
In the stores, you can get koeksisters, dröewors, billtong (butchery for these last two).
I’m not South African, but this was my finding when l stayed there.
I used to eat street food but since Zimbabwe@ns took over I don't.. Th0se pe0ple are very dirty
For the short time you've been in South Africa you've got to understand the SA & Cape Town culture well.
Hope to watch more of your videos.
God bless you.
Emilia, we can mostly agree with your points. The good, the bad, the ugly. Since I´m an avid traveller myself, it is always good to know with what the RUclipsr like you is comparing. Since you are an Italian and I´ve been in Italy myself and people do come late, take things easy going, and driving in Rome is not a joke. Italians have a lot of temper ( I know I had an Italian girlgriend from Sicily) nad Italian politcs, chaos is in Europe at least, infamous. Italian men are also quite confident in appraoching women in my memory and experience. Let the truth out, ain´t no shame when you are going to go there.
Now, I won´t trade my Italian experiences for anything, great food, great people, great sense for la dolce vita. SA is one of the most incredible countries in the world. I wonder why always on the "negative" spotlight, when most things are actually positive.
Millions of tourists from Europe and the rest of the world come here, millions of immigrants are here, millions would like to come here? So, if it is so bad as the media and RUclipsrs are saying, why do all these people keep coming or have booked, planning? To all South Africans, start praising your country outside and critisize it internally, like most countries do?!Yebo?
Yebo Yes 🎉
Due to our differenct races and cultures theres no actual South African food because we don't eat the same food...blacks "all tribes" eat different food, white english or afrikaans, indian & coloured all eat different food so we get to meet somewhere within those different cultures which is braai(all of us), kota(for most black people), indian, whites & coloured its mostyl bunnychow
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Yes ,there is an Actual South African Food dish ,as our National anthem shows how diverse we are going by the inclusion of different languages on our flag ,shows that each culture has it's actual South African Food dish-does it make sense ?
Yeah we dont waste time when we find you attractive 💪💪👊💯 South Africa men
🙏Thanks for being so truthful about the culture in South Africa.
One thing South Africa will teach you is how to take care of yourself. We definitely do not live in a "nanny state" and the law is just a suggestion. True freedom. And, yes, friendliness is not a disease, it is quite heartwarming. One of the reasons we can still dance and sing through difficulties.
And, yes, our men, in general, are still brave and respectful. They go after what they want without fear, but will respect your wishes without feeling offended. In my eyes, pretty much what most women want.
And, if you are dating, he will protect you with his life. And, yes, this is a generalization and we have many different cultures.
Take care if and do for yourself which us pretty empowering. Who wants to depend on government ? ✌🇿🇦
@@wot4922 Yup. My preference is to be strong and independent rather than dependent on others.
thank you, as south africans we choose what we want. criminals freely rob and if u have a gun u freely defend yourself, and hide that if you can. but as a black S. african i just want to say im tired of these spoilt brats from first world countries that fight over identifying as a spoon, coming hear and bad mouthing us.
Taxis or what you call minibus vans are regarded by locals as the most reliable source of transport to get to a destination on time. I have a car and during traffic hours and I need to travel anywhere, I use a taxi.
Stop lying Nkanyiso taxis are not the most reliable transportation to get on time. Takes minimum of 2 hours to get to work
@@Afrosoil11 I guess you don't live near cities if it takes that long to get work. Taxis are the fastest means of transportation in South Africa outside the Gautrain. Taxis are always picking up or dropping commuters every 10 minutes in most cities. Taxis break the rules and drive on the wrong side of traffic, yellow barrier/emergency lanes and also aren't afraid of breaking the speed in limit in certain urban areas. So I am confused where I have lied here. Please educate me
@@Afrosoil11 come to Soweto, you'll see large numbers of cars parking near Revaya bus station. People are using public transportation or lift clubs to commute to their places of work.
@@---yn3bv Did you miss get on time. I've used Rea via is not even used by more than 10% of the population. It takes 2 hours or more for a less than an hour trip to Brynston
@@Afrosoil11 here's your problem, you don't read to understand. I was trying to show you that most people are using public transport to their places of work instead of their private transportation because it saves money on petrol. Reya vaya was just an example. In Soweto, especially in Thokoza, people park their cars there and then take Reya Vaya bus to work. Others are opting for lift clubs. It very expensive to use your car to work everyday.
Correction my lady no one is in a rush in Cape Town where you are staying come to Johannesburg and you'll eat those words 3:06
Not comparable to Europe or any developed country.
😂😂 Emilia your 🚕taxi description 🚖 had me choking with laughter, those things. 😅😂
As American, I take my personal space very seriously. So, I sat back in amazement by how you were about to keep your head on with all the chatter in the background. I was thinking about all the ways I could break my lease and I don't even live there. I'd still love to visit South Africa some time.
We are very relaxed in SA. Because we have what is called Ubuntu.
Load shedding could be used productively as an opportunity/ chance to introspect and seek God in prayer.
Spot on with the Time😂😂😂😂"African Time' never really in a rush, just going with the flow
It's those imperfections that make it so infectious
..🤔🤔🤔 ... Like she said...RELAXED... You truly get the pleasure of realizing the the reality of time its an illusion... And opposite extremes... Friendly but at the same time if you do not reciprocate 😏😏😏... It can become dangerous quick... We are Bantu after all 😅😅😅...
Interesting take on SA especially the Cape which I would reckon is the safest province in our country area dependant. At least you had braai and that every culture does but has different takes on across SA. I reckon if there is rugby on go to a game especially if the Springboks are playing, thats mostly when we South Africans shine especially if we win😂. Stay safe and always let a friends be aware of your movements as crime is everywhere.
You put my mind at ease about relocating to rural areas of SA w my husband & companion animal.
"When are you going to show them, the sun sets at 6, the sun sets at 7"😂🤣 accurate. 🔥
Our country is not at a point of no return, a lot can be fixed and i believe it will be fixed, but unfortunately it will need time , i love this country and its different races, cultures and religions.
What do you use to record, I can’t get the background noise out of my videos, help
Actually just my phone
@@emiliapodurgiel8788 do you lock windows and keep it all quiet
@@samanthatabiramu yess, I always close everything
@@emiliapodurgiel8788 thank you
Will try that next time
Meanwhile i'm leaving SA to go back to Italy haha. But i'm in Johannesburg which is very very different to Cape Town.
Oooh, how long did you stay?
Why are you leaving if I may ask?
Why the need for Load Shedding? An answer from someone (me) who was born here in the Cape Town area in 1959. During Apartheid (the political system in place by then) most homes did not have services such as electricity and sewerage removal - the 'bucket system' was in place. In fact - in the old SA most South Africans were moved to 'homelands' and they were not seen as South Africans by Apartheid. Fast Forward to the end of Apartheid and the 1st General Elections during which we ALL South Africans could vote in 1994. The party that received the most political support was the ANC. The ANC over-promised but under-achieved when it comes to services such as electricity.
I hipe u went to kzn, im from kloof Durban, living in London. Miss SA terribly
I think 'friendliness' in public that many foreign travelers refer to can also be a euphemism and all encompassing term which includes unwanted/inappropriate/aggressive advances, plain rudeness and being accosted. I am saying this as a somewhat introverted South African male. The country is a melting pot of different cultures and upbringings, but SA people across various(/all) cultures can seem somewhat rude, loud and overstep boundaries. One has to adapt to this, which may involve keeping ones guard up, esp. if you are a woman.
As one of many South Africans who managed to get out of the country. It boggles my mind that people are moving into the country.
Why are you interested in whats happening here.
@@rorirory121 It’s where I was born and raised. All my formative friends are there. Many of my values are based in SA society. It would be unusual to not be interested in SA.
@@daggaboom you left and are wondering why people are coming to SA, havent you made friends where you are? People are coming because they see something you dont see. SA is a beautiful country nothing is going to change that. Your issue is that you want to hear the worst about SA and its not coming.
@@rorirory121 you think I want to hear the worst about my homeland, where my friends are. Yes I’m well aware that it’s a beautiful country and I desperately want to hear good things. I don’t read news or podcasts cause there is precious little and it’s heartbreaking. If you can tell me where to look for the positive things occurring I’d be delighted to follow up on it.
@@daggaboom If thats the case why are you surprised that people are coming to SA?
I enjoyed this, keep going Queen.
Ciao Emilia, benvenuto in sud africa! Un paradiso per i matti! I hope you enjoy your stay here!
I went to England and the shock i had seeing next to no houses with fences around them. My cousins said they even leave their house with the doors unlocked and sometimes they just forget to lock it. Cant be doing that in SA😂😂😂
Their transportation system, they have it locked down. Its so good and effective. The amount of people that take the tube, taxi, bus, uber even walk and cycle is scary and way more than here. Their lanes are separated bus lane, car lane, bicycle lane. Id say half the people dont even use or even need their cars half the time. My moms friend who lives in England almost never uses her car to the point that she only noticed it had been stolen the next day when she wanted to quickly drive to the gym. Shed normally walks and takes the tube but she had a busy day so this was the one time she actually needed to use her car and it was gone.😂
Although i will say the English dont really engage with others. I remember walking with my family and like 80% of people were walking with their earphones or headphones in. Dont expect anyone to greet you or even look in ur direction. Youre literally not even there for them unless youre in their way of course 😂
I Def feel like they have their ways and we have ours.. To each their own
I have also seen plant of homes in SA that you can walk right up the front door
@@LearningLife77 True. I guess you just have to be extra safe here
Your cousin lied.
well that's dumb so much so that it might be a lie, like do their banks leave their vaults open as well.
You find african food at the local Taxi ranks depending on your area some are safe some are not.
The only country in the world where you do camping in your own home from candles to gas light's to gas stoves and power bank's and keeping your cellphone charged at all time's to ensure the you are in the know or what is really going on and the only country that has an app to tell you when the power will be off but no app to tell you when the power is actually going to be on ........... but I wonder how much it cost to develop the app because I'm sure that it would be enough to keep the power on ........
Welcome to South Africa ✌️✌️✌️
Hey Emilia i loved the video. I have a question. Do you know how student in South Africa can meet people or make friends with any italians or people that speak Italian? I am currently trying to learn it and would love to practice it with someone😋
Hmmm, I'm actually non sure. In my class I'm the only one, and I met the other international people through my neighbors. You can maybe try at parties or popular tourist spots, or activities organised by English schools
you live in SA?
Yes true however I feel like you are talking about one province, not even one province but one city, we are different our provinces are different even myself when I got in here I had food that I never tasted back in Mount Frere. So I think your story is incomplete,coz our values,norms, ideas and beliefs are different due to our diversity and I believe you are not including all South Africans. But I'm happy with this video
You are right, most of my experience comes from only living in Cape Town, I definitely should explore more of South Africa for a more inclusive video!
I was about to say, coz where is this place without South African restaurants.
what do you mean on a bad day you can drink 7 cups of coffee, isn't that the norm for all us coffee drinkers? anyway welcome to the country ...
Okay she took a taxi! She's more South African that people with a South African passport. Facts.
Lol!!!
Hi Emilia, are you schooling at UCT?
Finding South African food can be difficult. It requires you to meet South African to take you to different spots
Capetown gives a biased sense of southafrica visit joburg,pretoria,limpopo etc😂😂😂 youll tell me
We will show them at 5 pm 😂😂
... the inequality explain most of the problems with South Africa 😢 taxis are so safe from crime other than the taxi drivers fighting among themselves.. they are cheap but will need you to speak up
Very helpful
Need a better way to record your voice, too much sound reflection off the walls, lowers clarity
Congratulations.All the best…I usually just Uber.
Where In South Africa are you located ?
Cape Town (Woodstock)
The loading shedding is man made by our current government and British government and companies specializing in green energy, as soon as we have a new government I hope that will change.
You too cute, hope you enjoy my crazy home ❤
"I was so impressed to see everything is working." my point exactly. That is all I have about our country against all the other countries I've visited.
😢😢😢😢😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭When loadsheding becomes part of travel loggers videos. Our government is shit in general. Hopefully it gets better in time to come.
Welcome 🤗
Someone screaming out of the window of the taxi 😅🤣
20 years old and traveling 😭😭😭
brooooo😭😭
That's what I want for my kids. We wish such opportunities were available for us.
Why did the time comment crack me up 🤣
Crime is everywhere i live in the USA dam some areas where i live we don't go there at night.
May I "shoot my shots" too Emilia? 🥰😍
You can hear in the background of your entire video how disruptive your neighbours are.
The noise is also distinctively African.
It must've taken you a while to get used to living within a different cultural area than you are used to.
not neighbors: shes a student and probably stays with other people at res or at a commune. also fyi if you want to do a private call, a vlog, or generally can't handle the "nooiise" youre free to excuse yourself to a quite place. we will not stop our convos for your sake
Okay, I didnt expect you to be this hilarious. You earned this sub like a motherfucker, had to pause the video to do it.
Sound quality bad, pity
I live in work in California period but have been thinking about visiting South Africa period you are so beautiful period I would like to have lunch with you maybe
You are wrong on a lot of things. If I knew which city you live in, I might have responded a bit differently.
You MOVED to South Africa? WTF. People are leaving (if they can)
My thoughts exactly!!
Loads of people left and are returning. No place like SA .
A lot of people are returning to South Africa. Plus there’re a lot moving to South Africa from the US.
Bottom line, every country has its pros and cons.Choose carefully.
@@dantedt3931 Agree - I prefer my life to sun and views - SA IS a Failed state
They are moving out and some are coming to the country.
Drop you contact, girl, would to show you more of south Africa
😅😅😅
Try Marcos African Place*
U make love wyt girls. Definitely, you are my type of woman, so down to 🌎. ❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉😅😊
Can I be your friend 💕
Your beautiful 🥀 , work on your microphone 🎙️ position, its hard hearing you without earphones and slow down your speech. You like rushing the last part of your sentence😂
Let me cook for you
you're beautiful
you r very young
That time one isnt and was never my culture. For me 2pm is 2pm. At 14h05 you are seriously late.
And there are many of us south africans who live like that.
Maybe time is insignificant for the born frees.
She's too cute for us. 😂
speak for yourself simp this girl is a basic 6
Leave as soon as you can 😂
Ausi o'maka, there are traditional restaurants and takeaways
Iyoh bathong USA a 1st world country with all its poverty-stricken places and you caucasians keep talking about Africa
Haai man
And crime what about your own pick pocketters and etc
Your voice echos to the point I cannot understand you.
Shame poor girl. We call it Bantu time 😂😂😂😂
Time😂😂😂
Who. Would. Want. To. Move. To. South Africa. These. Days??????
People who aren't consumed by negativity. A lot of people have had great experiences moving here. It's not all doom and gloom. There's still hope and a lot of us feel that way. We survived apartheid and we will survive the ANC
@@KevinIsUltra Just pointing out facts. No need to be so touched about it
@@KevinIsUltra If that's what you consider an essay, it tells me all I need to know about you.
It wasn't a response to a sarcastic comment, it was a response to a view a certain demographic holds.
I wasn't even responding to you by the way, so why are you so touched by my response to Mia? If you don't want to engage with the comment, move on. Now that's youtube.
@@KevinIsUltra yeah...this is going nowhere. you added nothing to the conversation. we've really just become a nation of cowards afraid to confront uncomfortable topics.
Anyway, good luck to you
I am sorry you can not see the beauty between the problems.
South Africa has so much to offer. I think you should tour our own country and look for the beauty in both the people and the nature.
Accurate depiction of South Africa. It is ultimately going downhill unfortunately. Sinking.