We Hiked to AUSTRIA | Thayatal National Park | Remnants of the Iron Curtain
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- Опубликовано: 18 сен 2024
- Even though we decided to spend our vacation in our country this year, we wanted to use the opportunity of living fairly close to the borders and we drove abroad for a day.
We went on a hike in a beautiful Thayatal National Park with breathtaking views. Come along with us and we'll show you 😉
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Thanks Peter and Tommy I enjoyed your post and seeing the beautiful countryside in Europe. For sure there is lots of history there before WW2 and from WW2. The castle looked absolutely awesome. 💚
Thanks, glad you liked it! There are a lot of various castles here but this one was very scenic so we loved it 😊
The company was great, the views were perfect. As always guys thanks for sharing.
Thanks for watching and coming along with us!
Tommy has such a cute walk, can move so fast. Almost like the Flash!
He has long legs, that's why 😁
So beautiful guys loved this video a💚☘️
Thank you! We're glad you liked it 😊
I loved this (your) day trip! The Iron Curtain history giving way to the enormously beautiful Austrian countryside. Sharing all your walks is wonderful.
Glad you liked it! Seeing the iron curtain in person was quite an experience for us.
A super exploration video. Thank you very much. I really enjoyed every minute of it. So beautiful. Love you 😍 two.
We're glad you enjoyed hiking with us!
Great job fellas.
Just superb countryside and views.
Kindness your way
Neil { Lochness Scottish Highlands ]
Thanks, Neil! We're glad you enjoyed it 😊
Look at Peter with his sexy new hair cut and hair color. :-) Thanks for the great education today. I had no clue about "free boarders" in Europe. Wish North America was like that i.e. Mexico and Canada. Great video of the iron curtain. US Singer Melissa Etheridge just aired her own home video of the wall coming down in Germany in 1989. She was there on that special day. Keep your great videos.....and humor coming gentlemen. :-)
Thank you 😊 We love the freedom of movement in the EU! We still remember having to wait for hours to have our passports checked before our countries joined the EU and the Schengen Area (where the freedom of movement applies) pre-2007. We don't remember the fall of the Iron Curtain though, we were just little kids back then 😊
Tommy and Peter are such sophisticated world travelers.
So sophisticated! Especially at the playground 😄
Really great views guys!!
Good to hear you liked them as well 😊
That is a beautiful area to hike. It was interesting to see the barbed wire "wall" at the beginning.
It must have been so strange living behind the Iron Curtain, knowing you're not allowed to leave the country. Kinda like this year :)
@@tommyandpeter Yes, very similar and the USA still has a "wall" around it. We just have a virus for enforcement rather than machine guns.
Loved the video, Tommy, and Peter!! I love the scenes in your country!
Thanks, Jodie! We enjoy showing you guys around 😊
I was in Austria years ago and I agree it's a beautiful country. Thanks for the tour guys I really enjoy your videos.
We're happy you liked our video! We keep telling each other we should explore Austria more since it's on our doorstep 😁
Howdy Guyz!!!! What a beautiful region to explore! As always, love the video! Big Hugs from America!!!
Hi Ken! Glad you liked it. We're happy we were able to show you another country under the current conditions.
Thanks for showing us this border with barbed wire. It seems like that's all just history... but countries all over the world are still building border walls. But then crossing into Austria is completely without border. Quite a contrast! Oooh, that's the most amazing hermit's dwelling. Thank god we get another shirtless scene. That's all we really watch your channel for. Hahahahaha! Peter, we like your new hair color. Looks really summery.
We love how easy it is to cross borders in Europe! We definitely prefer no walls in this case 😉 Not sure how we're gonna keep you happy with shirtless scenes in winter 😃 Peter's summery hair is slowly growing out, just in time for fall!
@@tommyandpeter We're sure you'll come up with some way to keep us happy in winter.
I just love your accents ❤️
Haha thank you 😁
Peter saying Graaavel. That was so adorable!
@@Zoom_1012 We should do mistakes more often then 😃
Tommy and Peter I just think it’s cute and adorable. But don’t underestimate yourselves... Both of you speak EXCELLENT English. Just saying 😀
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@@Zoom_1012 Thank you, Paul 🥰
Lovely couple. How I wish I can find someone to do like this.❤❤❤
Thank you 😉 You will one day, probably when you least expect it 🤗
@@tommyandpeter thank you for the encouragement.😊❤❤❤
Very interesting area. Thank you so much. Always enjoy your videos. Was in Prague and Brno in June of 2002. Really enjoyed my visit. Love you guys. Hugs. T.
Cool! It doesn't happen very often that someone even heard of Brno, let alone visited it 😁 Good to hear you liked it here!
@@tommyandpeter At the time, I belonged to a choral group and we were invited to sing along with Prague and Brno choral groups at Smetana Municipal Hall in Prague. We also did a concert with the Brno choir at the university in Brno. A truly enjoyable experience. My fondest memory of Brno was that and we visited a site near Brno that I cannot remember the name, but it had something to do with a witch. It was a huge underground cavern that had caved in. A very impressive site. Also impressive were the large fields of bright yellow flowers which I think were rapeseed fields which we saw on the bus route. Thanks for answering and am looking forward to seeing more of your videos. T.
@@antoinebarras8081 That sounds like fun! There are a lot of underground caves and tunnels in the area so hard to say which one you visited. Rapeseed fields are very common here as well so that's probably what you saw 😊
@@tommyandpeter Did some research on the caves near Brno and found the one I visited. It is called The Macocha Abyss near the town of Blansko. Also known as the Stepmothers Abyss. It was one of the most interesting things I have ever seen. Will always remember it, so lush and green and deep. Hope all is well with you guys. Thanks for answering. This week we are awaiting another tropical storm also known as a Hurrricane.
@@antoinebarras8081 Ah, we know Macocha! It's a very popular place and we know the stepmother story connected with it. You're right, it's a really beautiful place, very lush and green. Not sure how it was back then when you visited it but when you go for a tour of the cave system, a part of it is done on a boat because there's a river flowing there underground.
Hi guys,
Brno is really not far from Austria to go and have a nice journey. You are great walkers, but next time you'll have to leave early. Luckily there are still some beautiful forests in Europe.Kisses.
Indeed! Interestingly Brno is so close to borders with Austria and Slovakia that Prague is only the third closest capital 😊
Jak zawsze pozdrawiam Was z Polski lubie Wasz kanal bardzo
Thank you 😊
The images in this video were stunning. From the Iron Curtain, to the castle, to the open border, and to the awesome look-out points in between. I know, of course, the Iron Curtain existed as well as castles - but I've never seen videos of any of them. All I can say is Wow! The visuals of the Iron Curtain were especially powerful. Thanks for sharing!
We're glad you appreciated those! Seeing the Iron Curtain in person is quite powerful, also seeing all the old photographs that were in a nearby museum and seeing people celebrate the fall.
Yes Peter it's so funny to walk barefoot! I didn't know that there was still a peace of iron curtain not scrapped. In 1981 i travelled with a camping car through Austria during 3 weeks and i stopped for 2 nights just in front of iron curtain at the border near Gmund. But on the other side the tchecoslovacan army was always watching what we could do!!! But we only smiled to them and they seemed angry.
Yeah, it's the only piece still standing in our country. It's good they kept this little part up as a reminder and for educational purposes. It must have been so weird standing close to the Iron Curtain like you did when it was still actively used and protected.
A beautiful day hiking video with some history included. The preservation of the barbed wire at the border is a stark reminder of "how it once was". In early 1990s I drove a rental car from Vienna to my Grandfather's birthplace in Kobyli and had to pass through formal Czech/Austria border crossings, so different now.
Thanks, Don! We were too young to remember how things had been before the Iron Curtain fell but we of course remember crossing borders in the 90's and early 00's before our countries joined the Schengen Area. We were also reminded a few years ago when going from Canada to the US which was even worse 😃
Yet another great video guys. I just love the way that you can take us along with you for a gorgeous hike, in beautiful nature, this time in the Czech Republic and Austria. The affection between you two is always soo... sweet and soo... incredibly watchable 👨❤️👨 Peter frolicking because he's having fun and can't help himself, adorable 😍, but you know that Tommy, you're too like me. Opposites attract, just like with me and Ciaran. I'm working through your videos one at time and am enjoying every one.
Thanks Alan, we are so glad you like our hikes and day trips. We love to be in nature and to discover all these nice places and show them to you too 😊💚
We like to enjoy all the small things and moments. We are not that different to each other, even Tommy's seriousness got less serious over the years haha 💕😁
Almost missed this video.
Busy with work this week.I like castles very much, especially the castles on the water and on the mountain. The scenery is very beautiful and many of them have a long history.
I like European countries just like my neighbors next door. You can go abroad if you can walk, which is really enviable!!
We're glad you found the video! We like seeing and visiting various castles and palaces as well, this castle was really beautiful. You're right, it's quite easy to get to another country in Europe but it wasn't like that in the past so we really appreciate the opportunity 😊
This was a fun hike , thanks for another fun day trip to a Austria !!!! I love the way you guys express your sweet love for one another !
Thanks, Richard! We were happy we were able to visit Austria at least for a day and show off our love in another country 😁
YAY AUSTRIA!!! HAHA. Wow remnants of the iron curtain. So cool I always love when you guys share a bit of history and your adventures! Then as always, let's go on a hike! So cool that you go on a hike and then you get into Austria just by crossing a bride. Cool experience.
It's great when you are able to just relax and enjoy your hike. Also nice that you don't have to rush for a train or anything. So cute when he is skipping. the HILLS ARE ALIVE!!! So cute!
The view from the castle looks amazing! So nice that you guys are always finding nice places. Sun is setting so you GOT TO GO!? Still a little bit of daylight left!! YAY! WOW 13 miles is so far!
We're so glad we were able to visit another country so easily especially during these times. This was all our international traveling for this year 😃 Next time we'll need to sing while skipping as well! The hike and the views didn't disappoint and we made it back to the car like 2 minutes before getting completely dark 😁
That was a fun trip guys. Thanks for taking us along with you. With your descriptions, I could follow you on a map. Wow Tommy, I didn't know you were a magician and could make a leaf float in the air. 😁
Glad you liked it! We hope to visit Austria again and explore it more. Next time Peter complains he's tired, I'll make him float in the air instead 😁
@@tommyandpeter That would be interesting. I can hear him saying, "Oh my God honey, what are you doing, put me down!" 😃
@@PAfarmboy That's exactly what he would say 😄
Hello Tommy and Peter!! Wow!! Such a great vlog, so many beautiful views and I love the history lessons as well! I'm so jealous that you guys have beautiful places like that near by. Stay safe and stay well ✌🏿
It really was a very beautiful hike, we loved all the lookout points 😊 We're glad you enjoyed the history side as well! You have so many breathtaking places in the US, it's us who should be jealous 😁
I learned a lot watching your video. Thank you very much. The fence was really interesting, as was the free border crossings and the story about the hermit. I cannot even imagine strolling across a border, no visa, no passport, no security checks, and I'm in a different country. Guess I need to visit Europe 😊
You should definitely visit! There are currently 26 countries participating in the free movement area so more than half of Europe 😊
Saludos! from Mexico! 🇲🇽 That was a fascinating video. Your videography is wonderful. You tell great stories. The park is beautiful. The barbed wire fence on the border was extremely interesting. So much history. You guys were quite young when the iron curtain fell.
And the visit to Austria was particularly interesting from a Mexico perspective because Mexico was once part of the Hapsburg Empire. Austrian Emperor Maxmilian I of Mexico held the throne of Mexico for 4 or 5 years. He and Empress Carlota lived in Chapultepec Castle in Mexico City. He was enthroned by Napoleon III. That is before they shot him! 😢. We love everything you guys do.❤️
That's interesting, I had no idea Mexico was briefly ruled by a Habsburg! We shared the same oppressors for a bit 😄 The trip to Austria was really lovely, we hope we'll be able to visit some cool places this summer as well 😊
Thanks for taking us on your journey & hiking to Austria! The scenery was really nice as well as the castle. Also, I enjoyed hearing the history lesson about the border between the two countries. It was very interesting. You guys are a cute couple and you make good videos!
Thank you! It's always fun showing you around and teaching you something new about our region 😊
Grüß Gott - I’m a retired ex-serviceman (UK RAF) and in the 1990’s served on a NATO airbase in South Germany. My favourite off-duty pastime was mountain walking in the Alps & borderlands of Austria, Switzerland and Italy. Getting to the Alps - at a time when the borders were all starting to open up - I would need to travel via Bavaria and along the Czech border. I remember visiting Hardegg Castle and the newly created Thayatal National Park. I also remember the border bridge crossing into Czech Republic and the guards. The video brought back many exhausting and happy memories of the people, countryside and paths you were walking along - so thank you guys - you make an old man very happy 🤭
And Tommy - nice to see in this video you have ‘come out’ of the Potter closet. Awesome ‘leviosa’ spell at video point 20:20. For the uninitiated see ruclips.net/video/Qgr4dcsY-60/видео.html
Big hug - David
Grüß Gott David 😊 So interesting that you served here and know the area! We would never have guessed that any of our viewers has ever been to Hardegg! We are happy we could bring back many memories, must have been so cool to see it again.
As ever guys: another terrific video. You really are the nicest, loveliest guys. And all those kisses. Cheers, from Stefan in Ireland. 😘
Thanks, Stefan! As always we appreciate your compliments 🥰
Tommy and Peter You’re welcome. I look out each week for an update. BTW Peter: gravel is pronounced with a short “a” sound. Similar to sat, mat and cat. Not as in gray, may or pay. 😉
@@stefan0ni Sometimes I realize I pronounced something wrong as soon as I say it, but I had no idea about gravel 😁 We both enjoy improving our English so thanks for telling us 😊
Tommy and Peter You’re both very welcome. Although your English is already staggeringly good. You speak English clearly and coherently and with confidence. I learnt French at school for seven years and still cannot speak it. I took a year’s course in German 20 years ago and can only recall odd snatches. By contrast, your grasp of English and all its foibles is masterly. However, you still haven’t spoken on video with the language you both speak at home. Many of us really want yo hear you chatting along in your native tongue (with subtitles). 😀
@@stefan0ni Thank you very much 🥰 We feel like we still have a long way to go but we're slowly improving. Filming these videos helps quite a lot so maybe you should start creating videos in French 😁 We'll probably do a video about languages at some point.
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Love the kind of ' kids adventure park' heheheh! ❤️❤️❤️❤️😍😍😍 You too look cuter in every video! Now the question is do you prefer beach or mountains? Ps: Ricky went to that castle with school when he was 18 😍😍
Thanks guys ❤️ That's so cool that Ricky visited the castle! We didn't know it was so popular. We love both, beach as well as mountains 😁 But if we had to choose, then probably mountains for the views 😉 How about you?
@@tommyandpeter Both! 😍😍😍
Hello from Edinburgh UK, just found your channel yesterday and have already subscribed. You guys are a cute couple and very funny 😄. Would love to see you both doing more challenges, like the yoga challenge lol.
Hi Tom, welcome to our channel! Glad you're enjoying our videos. We're not big on challenges although yoga wouldn't be too bad to try! Let's see what we're gonna film during winter when there's not much to do at our country house 😊
@@tommyandpeter ha, brilliant. Love the accents btw. X
@@Thomas_Wedderburn Aww thanks! Wish we loved them, too 😄
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When I worked in Vilnius I found the contrast of living 'in the continent' vs. being 'a nordic and isolated via sea, i.e. Finland'
always so fascinating. Nordics and the 'continent' and 'continental' Europe are worlds apart - don't you agree? Edit: This issue could be discussed for ever though. It's so sad though that border between Finland and Russia is deadly still.
You're right! We never really thought about it but you are kinda isolated in Finland. You still have Russia nearby though if you feel like crossing borders 😃
@@tommyandpeter You are so cute 😀 The place you visited looks similar were I live in lol
@@toms5996 It sounds like we should visit Finland sometime if it looks this beautiful 😊
6:45 and suddenly Tommy vanished! I didn't know you could Apparate! Do you have your license? Haha
Very breathtaking views. I would love to go for a hike and suddenly finding myself in another country.
It's WinGARdium LeviOsa. Make the gar long and clear, Tommy. 😋
Haha, it turns out it was a very magical video! The magical formula was a spur of the moment so I'm happy I got the leviosa part right at least 😄 It's not the first time we did an international hike, actually! Once we started hiking in the Czech Republic but then we got lost and we accidentally turned up in Germany 😁
You've done more international travel in 2020 than I have...
Haha that might be true for many people this year sadly.
Beautiful! Is that castle open? Can you go in it? I bet those hills are so pretty in the fall when the leaves change colors. It was nice watching you two having fun and enjoying yourselves.
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Glad you enjoyed it! Yes, you can go on a tour of the castle but it was closed when we were there. Maybe we should re-visit the place in the fall to see the colorful hills 😊
Hi guys! Thanks for sharing your life... Some of what I really love about your videos is that I feel we are pretty similar. For ex I love being bare foot... Blessings and hope you come to Colombia some day
Nice to see another barefooter 😁 We've never been to South America but we love traveling so you never know 😊
Love your trip! Love seeing the borders! This area reminds me a bit of Smoky National Park in North Carolina/Tennessee borders. Visit America, so you can cross more state borders! :)
We've been to several US states already! You're right, crossing your state borders is similar to crossing country borders in Europe 😃
@@tommyandpeter do you think one day every country in Europe will be in EU?
@@DeafSeattleGuy36 Probably not. UK left the EU at the beginning of this year (first country ever to do so) and there are some other countries that are not interested in joining.
No borders something I'll miss when Brexit finally triggers. I wonder how different the cross-border regions are considering how long the Republic, Slovakia & Austria shared the same rulers & surprised by just how close countries are, such as Slovakia bordering Ukraine I own to knowing more Czech/Bohemian history than Slovak.
At least the UK was never part of the Schengen zone so it won't hurt as much :) I feel like there are no big differences when you cross borders between different countries since the regions often share history, not only in our case. We are small countries here in the east so everything's close 😁
Cross borders and come to Italy, you are invited to have pizza togheter....😘 🇮🇹 🏳️🌈
Great, we love pizza! 😁 And we love Italy, we've already visited it several times 😊
@@tommyandpeter I'm glad you love my country. Anyway just in case you decide to come again let me know. The invitation doesn't expire. 😘 🇮🇹
@@giuseppedichiaro2568 Thanks for the invitation 🤗
When you are hiking or traveling in Europe do you encounter any homophobia?
No, we don't, fortunately. We've never had any issues anywhere we traveled. Sometimes people automatically assume we're straight, like at a few hotels/hostels at the reception when they were pointing out that we accidentally booked a double bed instead of two singles but that's about it 😃
How old are you guys? If you guys don't mind me asking
Peter is 34 and Tommy 36 🙂 We talked about our age in one of our previous Q&A videos, you can check it out, it's called What you wanted to know 😉
Thank you for sharing 😊💕Lodzz inunahan na Kita tinadjakan Kona nanood narin ako pabalik nalang Lodzz ikaw na bahala sakin God bless always keep safe🙏😇 stay connected ❤️