I just stumbled on your youtube channel for the first time. I live south of you about 25miles and have been a resident of the Puget Sound since the mid 1970s. From the 1960s to mid 75 was a native of Portland. from 2001 to 1016 was a resident of a suburb of Vancouver BC Canada. Out of all three cities, Vancouver and BC hands down, is the best. But because the Mainland is Geographically about 1/5 the area of the Puget Sound, land is running out and its VERY expensive to live in. BTW what does your GF think of Seattle? she will likely say "the weather is the same". I do want to say, in the 1980s, the average winter day/night temperature was 33F at night to 39F. The polar vortex would drop the temperatures to 11-22F above zero for 10 days. Regular snow drops "very predictable" was 8-10 inches per storm.
tell your dumb girlfriend we put sugar in bread because 1. it helps it rise (tell her to google YEAST) and 2. so it doesn't taste like sad, european bread. fna
Laura: "It tastes like Milchbrötchen!" *laughing out loud*...nobody laughs with her. "The Germans know!" Oh yeah, we do understand what she wants to say with that! :D
Are you saying that the typical German won't eat a Milchbroetchen - or, are they for kids? I was confused about it. Are they mostly Weckmaenner? I love Broetchen, I hate Milchbroetchen. I think we have an equivalent to a Milchbroetchen in America and it's called Hawaiian Rolls and we eat them on Thanksgiving and Christmas. Can any Americans chime in?
@@LythaWausW What I meant is that I as a German totally understand what she means about sweet bread & that it's like the German Milchbroetchen. It was a really good comparison to help to understand the difference between the way Broetchen are here in Germany and how they are in America apparently. It wasn't about liking or disliking something. I do like Milchbroetchen very much. For example with Nutella (or some other Hazelnut-Chocolate-Cream or jam). It's not just for Kids. But in my opinion you would eat Milchbroetchen more as a "treat" and not as a "meal" if that makes sense to you. If you want something more sustainable that counts as a good meal you would choose Broetchen or Bread and not Milchbroetchen, because Broetchen are more satiating. They have a hard crust like bread and are more filling. Most Germans would prefer something hearty instead of sweet when they want to eat a main meal. But back to your other Question: I haven’t been to the US so cannot compare it from experience. I googled the things you mentioned though. Milchbroetchen are not like Weckmaenner even though their ingredients are more or less the same. Milchbroetchen are softer and not decorated with alments or extra sugar. I think you are right they are more like your Hawaiian Rolls. I compared recipes of Milchbroetchen and Hawaiian Rolls. There is only a small difference: Milchbroetchen don’t contain pineapple juice. Instead there is vanilla sugar (and normal sugar of course) in it to make it taste sweet. They really look quite similar in texture, too. I hope I could explain the difference. It’s what makes the culture differences interesting. Finding out about similarities and finding new things to try out.
@@LythaWausW Milchbrötchen taste like sugar with bread, and have extremly many calories ,but stay u hungry. So it´s the worst of them all. If u eat Brötchen or bread u wanna taste bread not sugar
I'm an American living in TX and I was lucky enough to visit Berlin last week to see the Christmas markets. I would highly recommend this to anyone who hasn't already been. Maybe because I'm older, I just never feel like I get in the Christmas spirit anymore, but I certainly felt it while I was there.
What part of Texas? There are several German speaking towns in Texas around Austin. My grandfather was sent to an internment camp near Houston during WWII because he was German-American BTW.
Hahah " German exited about German cheese" - I'm from Poland 🇵🇱 Upper Silesia, which shares some food habits with Germany. I happened to live for a year in Australia, where I visited little hippie town Kuranda (in the rainfores: waterfals, parrots, bats, Aboriginal park...) where I got most excited by little German restaurant with wurst and sauerkraut 😂😂😂
I do not get this "German celebration just one day" - most families only have small dinners at Xmas eve often not with the whole family (that is why Würstchen and Kartoffelsalat are a thing at Xmas eve - you can prepare the potatoe salad before and the Würstchen can boil without somebody fussing over them) - and food days and celebrations with the family are on the next or even the two next days (depending on the size of your family).
Often, when there are families, on the 25th, it is time to go to one pair of grandparents and on the 26th, you go to the others, so it is the 24th as a day for the core family, and the 25th and 26 th for the older generation. This is called "Weihnachtstourismus", christmas tourism. Some people, because of the conflicts that often happen on christmas, call this "Weihnachtsterrorismus" christmas terrorism (but that is meant as a joke and only colloquial).
Not to mention that the season of Advent, and also St. Nicholas Day, are observed here and then Christmas doesn't end abruptly on the 25th. There's still an element of the '12 days' here, some markets are open through the end of the year. Growing up in the US, we were blessed that my mom transported these German traditions. The cookies from my German great-grandmother's recipes would last all winter in tins out in the cold garage. And we used to take down our tree on Super Bowl Sunday (whereas some of our neighbors threw them out the day after Christmas.) No such thing as post-holiday blues in my family!
Really everything about this channel is friendly, i feel like projects like this are doing more for intercultural understanding than a lot of sunday speeches, so as a german i thank you for your great work, keep it up!
It is so nice to see Lauras reaction to her first visit to USA! I´m from Sweden and I reacted liked her the first time I visited USA. She is a very nice girl and you Nalf are a very lucky guy!
I laughed very much at the family greeting Laura - when one of his brothers blurted out "Die Suppe ist lecker!" - the soup is tasty - Yeah, traditional German greeting right there 😆
Experience about "walking in the USA" - As an international student in Buffalo, NY we (4-5 friends, also international students) went walking late in the evening (18:30-19:00) in a neighbourhood where people called cops on us thinking we might be thieves/robbers/terrorists. Cops were nice though. They checked out student Ids and let us go, also offered us ride back to student apartments :)
Haha, cutest sponsor ad I have ever seen. Your whole family was involved! They are amazing. I am an only child and it's always so nice to see siblings get along and helping each other. Parents are always there for you (well, at least good parents) but I am really missing someone my age from my own family to talk to sometimes.
I'm used to European cultures since my Mom was born in Europe and my Greek cousin from Athens. I love Europe! America is my home but I also love Europe too! Merry Christmas! Happy New Year! Stay together through life's ups and downs.
Just found your channel today. My wife is from Austria. She moved to Chicago with me. We actually visited Seattle too together. Many similarities I saw throughout the video. Hope you have a wonderful New Years!
My parent came over from Bavaria. I have first cousins and a few surviving Aunt and uncles that live there. In the typical german tradition, as kids we opened our presents on Christmas Eve. we were more than happy to open them early.
German reaction to Alfieri brothers walking in snow (after first shock that it really happened 😉): Zieht euch g'scheites Schuhwerk an! (Put on proper shoes!) It is so typical what you notice first 🤣
Thats whats good about centeral North Carolina. 3 hours to the west is the Appalichain mountains and the appalachain trail, and the Viaduct road. And 3 hours east is the crystal coast, with atlantic beach and emerald isle, and Wilmington with the Battle Ship North Carolina the most decorated WWII battleship.
I don't get the bread thing. In my corner of the East Coast most major supermarkets have bakeries and they're pretty decently stocked. I've been to Bavaria and the bread was good, but I certainly don't feel like I'm missing out being home.
Aww, thanks for the lovely video, you two plus the rest of the family, love it! Plus..some years ago i have been 'the german' , my boyfriend living in Seattle i had the same experience :)
So many fun things- the schöne Begrüßung, good Alfieri family German accents!, Laura saying “the Germans know“ (and giggling), the Alfieri bros skating down the street, and of course Leo in a gift box. Thanks, makes me smile, Happy New Year!
Another year with the Nalf comes to a close. This is a time to look back over the last twelve months and remember and enjoy all of his accomplishments. I think it’s safe to say that, taken as a whole, they comprise the summit of his career with us so far. We have the release of his documentary, Unicorn Town; his reaching 100 K RUclips subscribers; and the winning of another GFL bowl with his Unicorns. These are only the highlights of an exceptional year, and he deserves our applause for these triumphs. Yet do these achievements summarize the real man? They are certainly a part of who he is. But these feats or similar ones can be found in the life stories of others. So, what is it about this man that is unique? What sets him apart from his peers? Consider what you know about him, the small details, the over-looked truths. In order to understand better, it is more telling to consider what he does not have, compared to what his contemporaries do have. Does he own a house? Does he own a car? Does he have the wardrobe of suits and ties and fine shoes of his peers? Does he have a stable, secure job as others do? Does he have an established career path leading to progressively greater levels of safety and well-being? He is unlike any other person who we would consider a success. He lives the life of an artist and cherishes the values of an artist. The challenges that motivate him are unlike the quest for safety and security others seek. He is his own man. Can you think of anyone else so confident in himself? So free of the constraints which bind us all? To see him process through life so unafraid is a revelation. And an encouragement to us all…if only to dream the dream. TSGO
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you NALF and Laura and your families!!! Wishing you all the best and a safe return to Germany!!! Thanks for all your videos!!! Keepem comming!!! Greetings from Frankfurt!! 😎 A former Floridian!! 😎
Take her to Vermont she's gonna love the Berlin 20miles sign , vermont kinda feels like American Germany with the foliage , architecture and mountains.
Wonderful video! Brings back a lot of good memories when my girlfriend and I travelled and visited the US. Oregon was absolutely one of our favourite states. As said in the video: „so much to offer“ 🎉 Happy new year btw. 🍀
Great! Another NALF video to make a rather plain day a very special one! That is exactly what I needed to find some happiness at the end of a hard and often painful year!
Ein tolles Video. Beste Unterhaltung… und das beste das Ihr beide Euch habt ❤️. I wish you all - Happy new year - greeting from North Rhine Westphalia 🌲🏔️🌲
A special Christmas for both you and Laura. The best way to experience a different country is to join in with locals in their festivals and holidays. It shows you a real personality of the land you are visiting.
As a German who lived in Portland for two years I can definitely recommend the bread at new seasons! Not the same as German bread but still pretty good!
Well I can relate… born in Cologne, met my wife at a NATO mission and immigrated in to the US… and yes I too landet I. SeaTac. My wife was stationed at Ft Lewis… that was 23 years ago, the rest is history! I love my heritage, but adore my forever home country! Became citizen in 2009 and sealed the deal! It it’s an experience and a half and as sure as heck a cultured shock.. but an open mind has helped me. Speaking of Oregon, we used to live in Snohomish WA, but Traveller the PNW On our Motorcycles. Did you show He the city of Boring LOL?
oh man i already said that when laura appeared in one of your videos for the first time: the girl is awesome! It's none of my business, it's your business, but you look so happy that I can only wish you more! all the best for 2023! (btw. how are cody and speedy and their offspring doing? best regards) from Michael/Hannover
Nalf, your videos always make me smile. As a German living in Texas for over 25 years now, I get it. You and Laura are a beautiful couple, the girl is 'ne Bombe. Wishing you and yours a very healthy, happy New Year!
Happy New Year! I enjoy your videos. I grew up in Wuerzburg. Living in the Beautiful Pacific Northwest over 50 years now. It was always great to visit Germany, but after a few weeks I get Heimweh for the good ol' US of A.
The 9:40 mark was definitely European inspired as you opened the window during the window. I'm American, but Germany was my first home and I've lived in 4 other European countries. In the Southern part of the US where I'm from, once it hits 65 in the fall, the heat comes on. Quite a difference.
Such a cool video. I can't wait to visit the USA. What I want to do there is also 100% clear: - I actually have no big interest in cities like New York or LA, but much more in states like Texas, Washington, Oregon, Montana, Pennsylvania etc. - experience different nature stuff - visiting an Icehockey match (also my fav. team is Canadian, sorry xD) - visiting an NFL match (fav. team: Dallas Cowboys) - shooting on an American outdoor range - eating all the local goodies (Chili, original American Hot Dogs etc.) - shop at an American Walmart which is probably as big as Schwäbisch Hall - meeting some people with German background, so we can chat about stuff
Wonderful Video again Nalf! It looks like everyone had a wonderful time. I was watching another video of an American living in Germany and I mentioned your name. So I promised her that I would mention her name on your channel 😂. Hayley Alexis! She does wonderful videos too! Love from Canada 🇨🇦.
@@religiohominilupus5259 I made a point of visiting BauHaus in Germany. In appearance, it was a giant rip off of Home Depot, down to the orange motif and orange shopping carts that appear to be exactly the same as HD's. I had a nice conversation about their operations ( I speak German) and took a few photos to show my HD colleagues back in the U.S. Of course, taking photos was verboten , but not being German, I didn't care! :) I was actually quite impressed with their operations. They have a lot of items I wish we would carry at HD. As a life long painting contractor, and now working in the HD paint department, I was very interested in the differences.
@@religiohominilupus5259 They have over 200 stores, mostly in Germany, but elsewhere in Europe too. My German hometown is Darmstadt, where one of the stores is located.
Hi Nalf recently I traveled on United Airlines and they have added Unicorn Town to their TV library...I watched it really cool content...congrats again to your great work
Loved watching Laura's reactions to US. You have to be open and flexible. There will always be the direct comparisons "Well, WE have ... " or "Ok, we do that ...." and even an "I like ours better." is acceptable, because as experiene shows, it's never 100% either way. My wife is Swiss from Bern and we've been together since 1980. We live near Basel (BTW, Nick - we ran into each other in Schwäbisch Hall the end of September, per chance) so there's still often this comparison that goes on in my mind, even after 40+ years here. Oh, I also like how you, as having grown up in Oregon now got to see your home through the eyes of a visitor. Same with me when we as a family visited San Francisco where I grew up. I even did/saw stuff in SF I'd never seen/done as a resident. Well, hope you have a great 2023 - looking forward to see more Nick/Laura adventures.
As to lack of good bread there are plenty of places with fantastic bread San Francisco has amazing sourdough in Chicago where I live we have great local bakeries not the mass produced stuff making Italian and French bread as well as Mexican bread I have about 5 bakeries within 2 or 3 miles of my home that I frequent often. And when I was in New Orleans the bread down there was fantastic
That is so great. I follow you for w while now and seeing these shoots from my 2nd Home - Seattle - in your Videos is great! I am glad you enjoyed the Emerald City!
This is my first time to see one of your vids and I must say - very friendly and entertaining. Best of all - this was better because it showed the difference between Germany and the US from the eyes of a German here in the US. At age 73 - it always gets me just how in the ends we are all alike minus the government and politics. Throw together - good friends - good events and the good times happen and we are all enjoy good times no matter our culture. So why can't the different countries and cultures just get along and enjoy living life. Very enjoyable vid - fron young folks to an old gray bear - thanks and will look forward to another vid in the future.
Actually, the whole thing about the ice and plowing in Portland is something I've definitely noticed. I have lived in Sherwood and Utah, and the plowing and snow driving is very different. I learned how to drive mostly in Utah; people in Oregon think I am crazy for driving in certain conditions, but that was a normal day in my area in Utah. Also, we plow when it snows too much, but minor roads still don't get fully plowed. When you're forced to learn how to be safe and make the appropriate maneuvers to safely navigate during and post-blizzard, other situations seem much more manageable. Driving in Germany during the winter for the first time actually had a familiar feel navigating around cities separated by mountains in some major areas of Utah.
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9:15 great music. Sounds like a beautiful adventure :)
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It's only for iPhones :(
I just stumbled on your youtube channel for the first time. I live south of you about 25miles and have been a resident of the Puget Sound since the mid 1970s. From the 1960s to mid 75 was a native of Portland. from 2001 to 1016 was a resident of a suburb of Vancouver BC Canada. Out of all three cities, Vancouver and BC hands down, is the best. But because the Mainland is Geographically about 1/5 the area of the Puget Sound, land is running out and its VERY expensive to live in. BTW what does your GF think of Seattle? she will likely say "the weather is the same". I do want to say, in the 1980s, the average winter day/night temperature was 33F at night to 39F. The polar vortex would drop the temperatures to 11-22F above zero for 10 days. Regular snow drops "very predictable" was 8-10 inches per storm.
tell your dumb girlfriend we put sugar in bread because 1. it helps it rise (tell her to google YEAST) and 2. so it doesn't taste like sad, european bread. fna
Laura: "It tastes like Milchbrötchen!" *laughing out loud*...nobody laughs with her. "The Germans know!" Oh yeah, we do understand what she wants to say with that! :D
Are you saying that the typical German won't eat a Milchbroetchen - or, are they for kids? I was confused about it. Are they mostly Weckmaenner? I love Broetchen, I hate Milchbroetchen. I think we have an equivalent to a Milchbroetchen in America and it's called Hawaiian Rolls and we eat them on Thanksgiving and Christmas. Can any Americans chime in?
@@LythaWausW yes, but most of us eat them rarely. And because they are quite sweet no german would consider them bread.
@@LythaWausW What I meant is that I as a German totally understand what she means about sweet bread & that it's like the German Milchbroetchen. It was a really good comparison to help to understand the difference between the way Broetchen are here in Germany and how they are in America apparently.
It wasn't about liking or disliking something. I do like Milchbroetchen very much. For example with Nutella (or some other Hazelnut-Chocolate-Cream or jam). It's not just for Kids. But in my opinion you would eat Milchbroetchen more as a "treat" and not as a "meal" if that makes sense to you.
If you want something more sustainable that counts as a good meal you would choose Broetchen or Bread and not Milchbroetchen, because Broetchen are more satiating. They have a hard crust like bread and are more filling. Most Germans would prefer something hearty instead of sweet when they want to eat a main meal.
But back to your other Question:
I haven’t been to the US so cannot compare it from experience. I googled the things you mentioned though. Milchbroetchen are not like Weckmaenner even though their ingredients are more or less the same. Milchbroetchen are softer and not decorated with alments or extra sugar. I think you are right they are more like your Hawaiian Rolls.
I compared recipes of Milchbroetchen and Hawaiian Rolls. There is only a small difference:
Milchbroetchen don’t contain pineapple juice. Instead there is vanilla sugar (and normal sugar of course) in it to make it taste sweet. They really look quite similar in texture, too.
I hope I could explain the difference.
It’s what makes the culture differences interesting. Finding out about similarities and finding new things to try out.
@@LythaWausW Milchbrötchen taste like sugar with bread, and have extremly many calories ,but stay u hungry. So it´s the worst of them all. If u eat Brötchen or bread u wanna taste bread not sugar
Yeah it’s sweet
I'm an American living in TX and I was lucky enough to visit Berlin last week to see the Christmas markets. I would highly recommend this to anyone who hasn't already been. Maybe because I'm older, I just never feel like I get in the Christmas spirit anymore, but I certainly felt it while I was there.
hey mike do it again in Dresden. I am from Berlin but Dresden Stritzel Markt is waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay better. happy new year
@@slapshot1701 That was the original plan but a couple of days in I got a really bad cold so we didn't make it to Dresden but will be back.
I’ve been dreaming of a Christmas in Germany - their holiday markets are legendary!
What part of Texas? There are several German speaking towns in Texas around Austin. My grandfather was sent to an internment camp near Houston during WWII because he was German-American BTW.
The hot wine helps. 🤣🤣
Laura is delightful! And Nick, you treat her with such respect. Bravo!
Why would he treat her bad? And if he didn't probably she would walk away! Women aren't fragile and defenseless!
Hahah " German exited about German cheese" - I'm from Poland 🇵🇱 Upper Silesia, which shares some food habits with Germany. I happened to live for a year in Australia, where I visited little hippie town Kuranda (in the rainfores: waterfals, parrots, bats, Aboriginal park...) where I got most excited by little German restaurant with wurst and sauerkraut 😂😂😂
🎆🎆Happy New Year 2023 from Germany to Poland. My mother was born in Oppeln (Opole) *1934 and my grandmother *1894 always said capusta to sauerkraut.
@@gabby554 happy new year to you too! :)
@@ewelinakosciow2817 And did the food taste good? Like in Germany/Poland?
@@sammybeutlin2763 sausages were close enough and panchkraut (ciapkapusta) was very good :P
So cool to see the two cultures come together, you’re both very lucky to have each other
I do not get this "German celebration just one day" - most families only have small dinners at Xmas eve often not with the whole family (that is why Würstchen and Kartoffelsalat are a thing at Xmas eve - you can prepare the potatoe salad before and the Würstchen can boil without somebody fussing over them) - and food days and celebrations with the family are on the next or even the two next days (depending on the size of your family).
And friends and sometimes neighbours.
Often, when there are families, on the 25th, it is time to go to one pair of grandparents and on the 26th, you go to the others, so it is the 24th as a day for the core family, and the 25th and 26 th for the older generation. This is called "Weihnachtstourismus", christmas tourism. Some people, because of the conflicts that often happen on christmas, call this "Weihnachtsterrorismus" christmas terrorism (but that is meant as a joke and only colloquial).
Not to mention that the season of Advent, and also St. Nicholas Day, are observed here and then Christmas doesn't end abruptly on the 25th. There's still an element of the '12 days' here, some markets are open through the end of the year. Growing up in the US, we were blessed that my mom transported these German traditions. The cookies from my German great-grandmother's recipes would last all winter in tins out in the cold garage. And we used to take down our tree on Super Bowl Sunday (whereas some of our neighbors threw them out the day after Christmas.) No such thing as post-holiday blues in my family!
Besides the fact that we have 3 days where we celebrate (Christmas Eve and 2 official holidays dedicated to christmas after that)
Really everything about this channel is friendly, i feel like projects like this are doing more for intercultural understanding than a lot of sunday speeches, so as a german i thank you for your great work, keep it up!
It is so nice to see Lauras reaction to her first visit to USA! I´m from Sweden and I reacted liked her the first time I visited USA. She is a very nice girl and you Nalf are a very lucky guy!
This family is great. Leo got the ultimate present. A box.
Have a great time guys
I've been watching your videos since 2016 and after all these years they still manage to make me smile after a long day.
Nalf, you're making the best sponsor ads! So creative and entertaining 👏! Also nice to see Laura enjoying her time in the US😊
I sure hope he recognized Feli (a.k.a. "Feli from Germany") featuring in that app with whom he's made videos before. 😅
the fact that his family is so cooperative is beautiful
I laughed very much at the family greeting Laura - when one of his brothers blurted out "Die Suppe ist lecker!" - the soup is tasty - Yeah, traditional German greeting right there 😆
Guess any member of Nalf's family would be perfectly able to correctly order a meal at the Paulanergarten!
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Experience about "walking in the USA" - As an international student in Buffalo, NY we (4-5 friends, also international students) went walking late in the evening (18:30-19:00) in a neighbourhood where people called cops on us thinking we might be thieves/robbers/terrorists. Cops were nice though. They checked out student Ids and let us go, also offered us ride back to student apartments :)
Nalf, this woman is a keeper, don't you ever break her heart
AMEN!! 👍👍👍
I never hear anyone tell the woman to never break the guy heart....why is that? 😒
@@rashadwalker8218 because it's completely acceptable for women to treat men badly. It's up to the man to decide whether or not to put up with it.
She fits right in, like she's already part of the family. No brainer ring girl.
Auf jeden Fall ist sie sympathisch.
You have a wonderful family. Merry christmas to all of you.
That Kleo ad was great! Made me lol You guys are so fun.
Haha, cutest sponsor ad I have ever seen. Your whole family was involved! They are amazing. I am an only child and it's always so nice to see siblings get along and helping each other. Parents are always there for you (well, at least good parents) but I am really missing someone my age from my own family to talk to sometimes.
Absolut sehenswert und unterhaltsam, Daumen hoch.
Im from iowa, and snow doesnt disuade travel at all.... most of us own 4 wheel drive vechiles for this reason...
3:59 Look at that @FelifromGermany cameo!
I'm used to European cultures since my Mom was born in Europe and my Greek cousin from Athens. I love Europe! America is my home but I also love Europe too! Merry Christmas! Happy New Year! Stay together through life's ups and downs.
Just found your channel today. My wife is from Austria. She moved to Chicago with me. We actually visited Seattle too together. Many similarities I saw throughout the video.
Hope you have a wonderful New Years!
Lol come to the Midwest, we plow & have snow tires too ❄️
My parent came over from Bavaria. I have first cousins and a few surviving Aunt and uncles that live there. In the typical german tradition, as kids we opened our presents on Christmas Eve. we were more than happy to open them early.
Great! I(from Hamburg) have been to California and Utah twice in the last 4 years. I feel like visiting Seattle as well.
Laura is so cool!
You guys are an amazing couple 😊
So cute. It reminds me when I first came to Germany to be with my then boyfriend. Now husband since 24 years. :)
German reaction to Alfieri brothers walking in snow (after first shock that it really happened 😉): Zieht euch g'scheites Schuhwerk an! (Put on proper shoes!) It is so typical what you notice first 🤣
Jep, war auch mein erster Gedanke 😃
Thats whats good about centeral North Carolina. 3 hours to the west is the Appalichain mountains and the appalachain trail, and the Viaduct road. And 3 hours east is the crystal coast, with atlantic beach and emerald isle, and Wilmington with the Battle Ship North Carolina the most decorated WWII battleship.
I don't get the bread thing. In my corner of the East Coast most major supermarkets have bakeries and they're pretty decently stocked. I've been to Bavaria and the bread was good, but I certainly don't feel like I'm missing out being home.
She's a keeper. Lived in Munich for two years and loved it.
Awesome you had a great Christmas together. Stay safe and I wish you all a happy new year.
You and Laura make me happy, I like to see couples happy together. Leo makes me happy, too.
I enjoyed your video. It was great (as always). Glad Laura got to see America. Hope she enjoyed it.
Aww, thanks for the lovely video, you two plus the rest of the family, love it! Plus..some years ago i have been 'the german' , my boyfriend living in Seattle i had the same experience :)
I always enjoy watching your videos.
Wish you and Laura a happy and healty 2023!
So many fun things- the schöne Begrüßung, good Alfieri family German accents!, Laura saying “the Germans know“ (and giggling), the Alfieri bros skating down the street, and of course Leo in a gift box. Thanks, makes me smile, Happy New Year!
Very nice. You were in Seattle and didn't stop by to say hi. I hope you enjoyed the game.
The Kleo ad was hilarious!
Another year with the Nalf comes to a close. This is a time to look back over the last twelve months and remember and enjoy all of his accomplishments. I think it’s safe to say that, taken as a whole, they comprise the summit of his career with us so far. We have the release of his documentary, Unicorn Town; his reaching 100 K RUclips subscribers; and the winning of another GFL bowl with his Unicorns. These are only the highlights of an exceptional year, and he deserves our applause for these triumphs.
Yet do these achievements summarize the real man? They are certainly a part of who he is. But these feats or similar ones can be found in the life stories of others. So, what is it about this man that is unique? What sets him apart from his peers?
Consider what you know about him, the small details, the over-looked truths. In order to understand better, it is more telling to consider what he does not have, compared to what his contemporaries do have. Does he own a house? Does he own a car? Does he have the wardrobe of suits and ties and fine shoes of his peers? Does he have a stable, secure job as others do? Does he have an established career path leading to progressively greater levels of safety and well-being?
He is unlike any other person who we would consider a success. He lives the life of an artist and cherishes the values of an artist. The challenges that motivate him are unlike the quest for safety and security others seek. He is his own man. Can you think of anyone else so confident in himself? So free of the constraints which bind us all? To see him process through life so unafraid is a revelation. And an encouragement to us all…if only to dream the dream.
TSGO
Thank you for another great year. The legend of Mojo Jim. TSGO.
He has Laura, which no one else has. 👍
Oh to be his mom, reading this!🥹😃🌸
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you NALF and Laura and your families!!! Wishing you all the best and a safe return to Germany!!! Thanks for all your videos!!! Keepem comming!!! Greetings from Frankfurt!! 😎 A former Floridian!! 😎
Smiles all over. Thanks for sharing. Happy new year from East Africa.
Thanks for the snapshot of the holidays, look forward to more.
Nick, really enjoyed the video!... Happy New Years in advance.... Ben in SW Florida
Great video. Love how the whole family was so involved with the greeting. Laura's english is fabulous.
10:51 - Wow, das Weihnachtshaus in Calle (Niedersachsen). 🎅🏻
Great video. Looks like everybody had a good time.
I really really enjoyed this slice of life with the interviews. Great cut and such a wonderful family! Greetings from the Länd.
I wish you two the best. Have fun while you're young. Time flys by so fast.
You and Laura are a wonderful couple 🌻🌷🌸💕Thank you for the Video .
Hope for more to come soon. Happy new year!
Take her to Vermont she's gonna love the Berlin 20miles sign , vermont kinda feels like American Germany with the foliage , architecture and mountains.
The welcoming scene where everyone said their German phrases 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
1:57 Mike 5th wheeling again huh
Poor guy 😂
Hope you had a great christmas and guten Rutsch to you, Laura & your family 🙌
Yessss, I´ve been waiting for this video for weeks! Viel Spaß zum ersten Mal in Amerika, Laura =)
"Die Suppe ist lecker" is legendary. Do you have a merch T-shirt with that phrase?
Wonderful video! Brings back a lot of good memories when my girlfriend and I travelled and visited the US. Oregon was absolutely one of our favourite states. As said in the video: „so much to offer“ 🎉 Happy new year btw. 🍀
Great! Another NALF video to make a rather plain day a very special one! That is exactly what I needed to find some happiness at the end of a hard and often painful year!
Ein tolles Video. Beste Unterhaltung… und das beste das Ihr beide Euch habt ❤️. I wish you all - Happy new year - greeting from North Rhine Westphalia 🌲🏔️🌲
Also, I love the Oregon speed limit signs ( 9:10 )
Great advertisement. I love it when people integrate the ad into their video topic.
A special Christmas for both you and Laura. The best way to experience a different country is to join in with locals in their festivals and holidays. It shows you a real personality of the land you are visiting.
I like the way you share your international love. Greets from a german in egypt holidays. Oh, and a happy new year
You guys make such a cute couple! Happy holidays! 😊
As a German who lived in Portland for two years I can definitely recommend the bread at new seasons! Not the same as German bread but still pretty good!
@NALFVLOGS, Have you tried the bread from French owned bakery "Philip" in Portland?
That with the people asking to take a photo happened to me in Brazil.
I've ran a marathon through Rio to get my phone back😂
Guten Start für 2023
Für Familie, deine Freundin und dich 🌟🌟
Well I can relate… born in Cologne, met my wife at a NATO mission and immigrated in to the US… and yes I too landet I. SeaTac. My wife was stationed at Ft Lewis… that was 23 years ago, the rest is history! I love my heritage, but adore my forever home country! Became citizen in 2009 and sealed the deal! It it’s an experience and a half and as sure as heck a cultured shock.. but an open mind has helped me.
Speaking of Oregon, we used to live in Snohomish WA, but Traveller the PNW
On our Motorcycles. Did you show
He the city of Boring LOL?
oh man i already said that when laura appeared in one of your videos for the first time: the girl is awesome! It's none of my business, it's your business, but you look so happy that I can only wish you more! all the best for 2023!
(btw. how are cody and speedy and their offspring doing? best regards) from Michael/Hannover
Luv that pool at Timberline Lodge! Especially when it snows!
Nalf, your videos always make me smile. As a German living in Texas for over 25 years now, I get it. You and Laura are a beautiful couple, the girl is 'ne Bombe. Wishing you and yours a very healthy, happy New Year!
That's my new favorite salutation "Die Suppe ist lecker" 🤣🤣🤣
Well, I heard that if Chinese people have not seen each other for a log time, they greet each other with "have you eaten well?"
Great video, Nick, Happy New year to all of you !
Portland State grad here. Did take her to the Pikes Peak fish market and watch them throw the fish around.
Happy New Year! I enjoy your videos. I grew up in Wuerzburg. Living in the Beautiful Pacific Northwest over 50 years now. It was always great to visit Germany, but after a few weeks I get
Heimweh for the good ol' US of A.
The 9:40 mark was definitely European inspired as you opened the window during the window. I'm American, but Germany was my first home and I've lived in 4 other European countries. In the Southern part of the US where I'm from, once it hits 65 in the fall, the heat comes on. Quite a difference.
The best picture I've ever seen, the five brothers together. In addition, such a pretty mum and girlfriend.
Greetings from Germany
Great video!
Thank you for your Videos..
Must be a blessing to have an actual family.
I was thinking the same thing. I wish I had one growing up!
Such a cool video. I can't wait to visit the USA. What I want to do there is also 100% clear:
- I actually have no big interest in cities like New York or LA, but much more in states like Texas, Washington, Oregon, Montana, Pennsylvania etc.
- experience different nature stuff
- visiting an Icehockey match (also my fav. team is Canadian, sorry xD)
- visiting an NFL match (fav. team: Dallas Cowboys)
- shooting on an American outdoor range
- eating all the local goodies (Chili, original American Hot Dogs etc.)
- shop at an American Walmart which is probably as big as Schwäbisch Hall
- meeting some people with German background, so we can chat about stuff
Wonderful Video again Nalf! It looks like everyone had a wonderful time.
I was watching another video of an American living in Germany and I mentioned your name. So I promised her that I would mention her name on your channel 😂. Hayley Alexis! She does wonderful videos too!
Love from Canada 🇨🇦.
Timberline Lodge is such a cool building! Take her to Target--I miss Target now that I live in Germany.
For me it's especially Lowe's and Home Depot I can't live without. I miss all stores though, tbh.
Exterior was used as the setting for "The Shining"!😮
@@religiohominilupus5259 I made a point of visiting BauHaus in Germany. In appearance, it was a giant rip off of Home Depot, down to the orange motif and orange shopping carts that appear to be exactly the same as HD's. I had a nice conversation about their operations ( I speak German) and took a few photos to show my HD colleagues back in the U.S. Of course, taking photos was verboten , but not being German, I didn't care! :) I was actually quite impressed with their operations. They have a lot of items I wish we would carry at HD. As a life long painting contractor, and now working in the HD paint department, I was very interested in the differences.
@@nejdro1 Thanks for the tip, I've never heard of BauHaus. Will definitely google it to see if they have it in my area. I'm fired up now! Lol
@@religiohominilupus5259 They have over 200 stores, mostly in Germany, but elsewhere in Europe too. My German hometown is Darmstadt, where one of the stores is located.
Hi Nalf recently I traveled on United Airlines and they have added Unicorn Town to their TV library...I watched it really cool content...congrats again to your great work
That was very cool
Loved watching Laura's reactions to US. You have to be open and flexible. There will always be the direct comparisons "Well, WE have ... " or "Ok, we do that ...." and even an "I like ours better." is acceptable, because as experiene shows, it's never 100% either way. My wife is Swiss from Bern and we've been together since 1980. We live near Basel (BTW, Nick - we ran into each other in Schwäbisch Hall the end of September, per chance) so there's still often this comparison that goes on in my mind, even after 40+ years here. Oh, I also like how you, as having grown up in Oregon now got to see your home through the eyes of a visitor. Same with me when we as a family visited San Francisco where I grew up. I even did/saw stuff in SF I'd never seen/done as a resident.
Well, hope you have a great 2023 - looking forward to see more Nick/Laura adventures.
That part when she walked into the house and everyone was standing on the staircase speaking German to her was tooooo funny!!!! LOL
Ya or yes it was a nice gesture to her.
As to lack of good bread there are plenty of places with fantastic bread San Francisco has amazing sourdough in Chicago where I live we have great local bakeries not the mass produced stuff making Italian and French bread as well as Mexican bread I have about 5 bakeries within 2 or 3 miles of my home that I frequent often. And when I was in New Orleans the bread down there was fantastic
the first sponsering ad that was funny :) :)
I love America and one day I will move there.... One day.
this is amazing my GF is from Vohringen Germany she is going to visit and possibly stay and yes I will be living in Southern Oregon
That is so great. I follow you for w while now and seeing these shoots from my 2nd Home - Seattle - in your Videos is great! I am glad you enjoyed the Emerald City!
I was hoping you'd do that with the Kleo ad and you did not disappoint. 😄
Pike's place. The place where the starbucks pike's place coffee comes from. super cool.
First time here. I enjoyed this video. You have a keeper! Happy New Year!
Fantastic editing and scenery !! Totally love ❤️ this video and it’s content
This is my first time to see one of your vids and I must say - very friendly and entertaining. Best of all - this was better because it showed the difference between Germany and the US from the eyes of a German here in the US. At age 73 - it always gets me just how in the ends we are all alike minus the government and politics. Throw together - good friends - good events and the good times happen and we are all enjoy good times no matter our culture. So why can't the different countries and cultures just get along and enjoy living life.
Very enjoyable vid - fron young folks to an old gray bear - thanks and will look forward to another vid in the future.
Most of the people in the world just want to live in peace and harmony, if you let them. It‘s not the people… think about it.
Actually, the whole thing about the ice and plowing in Portland is something I've definitely noticed. I have lived in Sherwood and Utah, and the plowing and snow driving is very different. I learned how to drive mostly in Utah; people in Oregon think I am crazy for driving in certain conditions, but that was a normal day in my area in Utah. Also, we plow when it snows too much, but minor roads still don't get fully plowed. When you're forced to learn how to be safe and make the appropriate maneuvers to safely navigate during and post-blizzard, other situations seem much more manageable. Driving in Germany during the winter for the first time actually had a familiar feel navigating around cities separated by mountains in some major areas of Utah.
I love Oregon ❤. Ever since my exchange year 10 years ago I just love to see Oregon.