Contrasting w/ walkable Europe I think America being autocentric creates the biggest effect on how the culture is. Things are so distant and car dependent that people depend on media for interactions and it creates a lot of social gaps because of the human elements missing from it
The part about trading comfort for quality of life really stuck with me... I'm returning to uni in the US in a ~week, and I'm already mentally preparing myself for that fast pace. I will miss my apple & cherry trees:\
Hi, I'm new to your work and story, but I wanted to say that I think you're an incredible inspiration. I'm glad that you've gained closeness with your grandma and heritage. It's a bold move and seems well worth it! And, the way you describe EU sounds like a new journey into a wonderful unfolding! PS love the conscious living! Be well Dr Ana, love your content and stories!
I think that grass is always greener.. for example strawberries, tomatoes - in summer yes, they may taste much better, but in fall/winter they taste like nothing here too, also everything you mentioned in - trading comfort for quality - many (I would say most of) european houses have, and I'm from Eastern Europe
I would rather the produce taste well when they're in season rather than having them year-round with no taste 😂 And really? That surprises me, most people I know in Romania don't have a lot of the comforts of the US. My grandma to this day doesn't have a microwave, dishwasher, or clothes drier. When I was little, we used to vacation in a home with no TV, internet or even a bathroom.
@@BookandHearth oh I see, then it's very interesting, don't know if you use shops like shein or amazon, but there is something like rotatable water faucet extender, it's just like a tube that you install to your water faucet (so you don't have to change the whole faucet) and it's very cheap and very useful :) hope my previous comment didn't look ... bad, I just don't understand why anyone would move here, but I see your points and look forward for your next videos
I relate to what you said about people being a lot more apologetic about canceling plans in Europe. I moved to Norway last year and people take friend dates as seriously as doctors appointments, and I really love that because when they have to cancel they almost always either reschedule or find some way to make up for it like a phone call or a small gift. Also: the people I've met make me feel so welcomed like: my upstairs neighbor started learning Spanish just so he could greet me in my language whenever we met in the hallway or I've had friends tell me things like : "I've heard many Puerto Ricans are very talkative so: if Norway feels too quiet for you let me know when you need a long chat."
When you made this transition, I had wondered how your husband fit into all of this and whether he moved with you or if the relationship ended. Upon hearing you mention him in this video I'm glad to see he came with you and yall are still going ❤️.
Where I live in Europe, I can enjoy nature and have plenty of commodities and so are all the small towns in this country, but if I choose to go to big cities, it would be pretty much like Seattle.
Your situation reminds me of that one episode "Commendatori" by The Sopranos where they go to Italy for a mob "business" trip and meet their italian affiliates/colleaques. Paulie thought he was italian (well... italian american or whatever.... you get the point) then he met his italian colleaques who greeted each other w/ "chiao commendatore" i.e. hello, commander. Paulie thought this commendatore was somehow a universal greeting or so... So he then used this at a cafe and a beach setting to say hello to people. The italians looked at Paulie w/ confusion/mild anger like "what is this annoying tourist saying". Paulie then later on got sad because he'd always thought he was italian. Now the reality had hit him that he was indeed just an american and his italian roots (manners/culture/language etc.) had been more-or-less lost many generations ago. So somewhat reverse what you seem to have experienced? Anyways hahaa greetings from Finland and good luck for your european journey :)
all of those comfort things are available in europe. also you live in a cheap place, switzerland and norway are on par with your US prices. also bureucracy in euro countries or how easy for immigrants it is to get services really varies (as does friendliness haha, nordics would never welcome you like this)
I'm so happy for you. Also I can see you became less anxious (like one time you said you see yourself as an anxious person, I tottaly understand that it was the fast life in the US that caused you to feel that way) Also the last few videos in both the main channel and this one are different from the videos you used to make when you were in the US. Like different in good way, you seem happier than ever and I like how you're taking a slow approach to life. ❤
I loved this, thank you! Your take on all these aspects of moving to Europe was both so heartfelt and so practical that it really resonated with me. Traveling in Europe has always felt like returning home. It's so good to hear your thoughts on it. Very inspiring - this helps me with looking forward to what's still to come in my life, and though that may seem like a strange compliment, I really mean it. :) Coming from someone who has always wanted to move from Canada to Europe.
as a european (german) i am slightly confused about your comments about comfort, because those things you have mentioned (like detachable sink thingie, mosquito nets, driers) are pretty common as well, maybe not all of those in all households but pretty much anyone i know owns a drier and has mosquito nets (which you can buy and attach yourself btw), until recently we also had “sink snake” i thought you were going to talk about crazy delivery services like, ordering you groceries or stuff like that, but even that’s possible if you don’t live in totally rural places. maybe you just live in an old house?
These modern appliances may be common in certain urban areas of certain European countries (I imagine Germany is one of them), but the difference is vast when you compare Europe as a whole versus the US as a whole. In Romania, my family still doesn’t even use a microwave, dishwasher or laundry drier (and this is in the capital). In my grandpa’s house, we had an outhouse and no cable until I was about 9, to this day we still don’t have WiFi there. In the country where I currently live, no one within a 4-hour radius has mosquito nets, AC, bathroom vents or sink snakes. This is very different from the kinds of appliances you find in the US, in large part because Europe is just much, much older! The infrastructure is not set up for these kinds of comfort and it’s also not a part of the culture to make comfort as much of a priority. I’d still rather have quality of life over comfort, but the difference in comfort is noticeable if you’ve lived across both continents.
American suburbs are just like American food; bland, cheap, soulless, and processed. Finding community here is so difficult but I'm grateful for what I've built here. It's both saddening that people think this is the best place ever but heartwarming that other places can host an enriched life.
I’m so happy for you guys! I have to say, that I love hearing your point of view because of your drive and optimism. We need more of that in the world. I’ve always felt like I belong in Europe, but I’ve never been able to travel there. I’m so American that I didn’t even know what my ancestry was until I had a dna test 😂. But hopefully now that my kid is older, we can all make a trip to Europe. Folk music in a small town square sounds amazing!
I know we have a weird parasocial relationship as voyeuristic commenters and our monologuing queen, but it’s so lovely to hear that our comments can actually be encouraging to you and offer you something meaningful, since your content is so meaningful and valuable to us. ❤
Hey Ana, I recently moved to the UK and I decided to port my USA phone number to Google voice. It was a one time $20 payment and it allowed me to keep my phone number, I just have to use the Google voice app with it. I can call and text, and most importantly still do my two factor authentication with various accounts. I HIGHLY recommend doing this!!
Getting a phone number is easy in many EU nations, but you can get a pay as you go SIM from another EU nation and use it without paying roaming charges.
Thank you I hope you have the best time! PS: I wonder which country in Europe, because it can be very different from each country. It would be like: Moving to Africa, which is so vast and different from each country and tribes that live in each. Blessings xo
Any kind of girl and she'll still be grooming her nails and growing them or using artificial nails. I could never get into nails... Is there a country where women aren't into nails and just keep them short with an occasional manicure/pedicure?
It kind of depends what the couple likes to do! We did our honeymoon in a few different countries (Italy, Switzerland, Turkey, and a very brief stop in Lichtenstein)
Contrasting w/ walkable Europe I think America being autocentric creates the biggest effect on how the culture is. Things are so distant and car dependent that people depend on media for interactions and it creates a lot of social gaps because of the human elements missing from it
Yep, and it's very limiting for people who don't love to drive (or don't have the ability to do it)
Ohhh I really liked the concept of setting new standards for yourself whenever you go to a new place
The part about trading comfort for quality of life really stuck with me... I'm returning to uni in the US in a ~week, and I'm already mentally preparing myself for that fast pace. I will miss my apple & cherry trees:\
Hi, I'm new to your work and story, but I wanted to say that I think you're an incredible inspiration. I'm glad that you've gained closeness with your grandma and heritage. It's a bold move and seems well worth it! And, the way you describe EU sounds like a new journey into a wonderful unfolding! PS love the conscious living! Be well Dr Ana, love your content and stories!
I think that grass is always greener.. for example strawberries, tomatoes - in summer yes, they may taste much better, but in fall/winter they taste like nothing here too, also everything you mentioned in - trading comfort for quality - many (I would say most of) european houses have, and I'm from Eastern Europe
I would rather the produce taste well when they're in season rather than having them year-round with no taste 😂 And really? That surprises me, most people I know in Romania don't have a lot of the comforts of the US. My grandma to this day doesn't have a microwave, dishwasher, or clothes drier. When I was little, we used to vacation in a home with no TV, internet or even a bathroom.
@@BookandHearth oh I see, then it's very interesting, don't know if you use shops like shein or amazon, but there is something like rotatable water faucet extender, it's just like a tube that you install to your water faucet (so you don't have to change the whole faucet) and it's very cheap and very useful :) hope my previous comment didn't look ... bad, I just don't understand why anyone would move here, but I see your points and look forward for your next videos
I relate to what you said about people being a lot more apologetic about canceling plans in Europe. I moved to Norway last year and people take friend dates as seriously as doctors appointments, and I really love that because when they have to cancel they almost always either reschedule or find some way to make up for it like a phone call or a small gift.
Also: the people I've met make me feel so welcomed like: my upstairs neighbor started learning Spanish just so he could greet me in my language whenever we met in the hallway or I've had friends tell me things like : "I've heard many Puerto Ricans are very talkative so: if Norway feels too quiet for you let me know when you need a long chat."
When you made this transition, I had wondered how your husband fit into all of this and whether he moved with you or if the relationship ended. Upon hearing you mention him in this video I'm glad to see he came with you and yall are still going ❤️.
Where I live in Europe, I can enjoy nature and have plenty of commodities and so are all the small towns in this country, but if I choose to go to big cities, it would be pretty much like Seattle.
Ugh i love this for you ❤ i love seeing people change their lives, and move lol
Your situation reminds me of that one episode "Commendatori" by The Sopranos where they go to Italy for a mob "business" trip and meet their italian affiliates/colleaques.
Paulie thought he was italian (well... italian american or whatever.... you get the point) then he met his italian colleaques who greeted each other w/ "chiao commendatore" i.e. hello, commander. Paulie thought this commendatore was somehow a universal greeting or so... So he then used this at a cafe and a beach setting to say hello to people.
The italians looked at Paulie w/ confusion/mild anger like "what is this annoying tourist saying". Paulie then later on got sad because he'd always thought he was italian. Now the reality had hit him that he was indeed just an american and his italian roots (manners/culture/language etc.) had been more-or-less lost many generations ago.
So somewhat reverse what you seem to have experienced? Anyways hahaa greetings from Finland and good luck for your european journey :)
LOL I love that episode and Paulie's shenanigans in general
I'm so happy and touched by how you described your life and everything in excitement and joy. I really love how you can see beauty in things.
Mă bucur foarte mult că te simți mai aproape de rădăcinile tale 😊❤
Mă bucur că ai venit mai aproape de origini
all of those comfort things are available in europe. also you live in a cheap place, switzerland and norway are on par with your US prices. also bureucracy in euro countries or how easy for immigrants it is to get services really varies (as does friendliness haha, nordics would never welcome you like this)
Greetings from Azerbaijan❤
I'm so happy for you. Also I can see you became less anxious (like one time you said you see yourself as an anxious person, I tottaly understand that it was the fast life in the US that caused you to feel that way) Also the last few videos in both the main channel and this one are different from the videos you used to make when you were in the US. Like different in good way, you seem happier than ever and I like how you're taking a slow approach to life. ❤
I loved this, thank you! Your take on all these aspects of moving to Europe was both so heartfelt and so practical that it really resonated with me. Traveling in Europe has always felt like returning home. It's so good to hear your thoughts on it. Very inspiring - this helps me with looking forward to what's still to come in my life, and though that may seem like a strange compliment, I really mean it. :) Coming from someone who has always wanted to move from Canada to Europe.
A video on your spiritual beliefs would be awesome. I'm struggling to find meaning and discipline
as a european (german) i am slightly confused about your comments about comfort, because those things you have mentioned (like detachable sink thingie, mosquito nets, driers) are pretty common as well, maybe not all of those in all households but pretty much anyone i know owns a drier and has mosquito nets (which you can buy and attach yourself btw), until recently we also had “sink snake”
i thought you were going to talk about crazy delivery services like, ordering you groceries or stuff like that, but even that’s possible if you don’t live in totally rural places. maybe you just live in an old house?
These modern appliances may be common in certain urban areas of certain European countries (I imagine Germany is one of them), but the difference is vast when you compare Europe as a whole versus the US as a whole.
In Romania, my family still doesn’t even use a microwave, dishwasher or laundry drier (and this is in the capital). In my grandpa’s house, we had an outhouse and no cable until I was about 9, to this day we still don’t have WiFi there. In the country where I currently live, no one within a 4-hour radius has mosquito nets, AC, bathroom vents or sink snakes.
This is very different from the kinds of appliances you find in the US, in large part because Europe is just much, much older! The infrastructure is not set up for these kinds of comfort and it’s also not a part of the culture to make comfort as much of a priority. I’d still rather have quality of life over comfort, but the difference in comfort is noticeable if you’ve lived across both continents.
Love your videos 😍
American suburbs are just like American food; bland, cheap, soulless, and processed. Finding community here is so difficult but I'm grateful for what I've built here. It's both saddening that people think this is the best place ever but heartwarming that other places can host an enriched life.
I’m so happy for you guys! I have to say, that I love hearing your point of view because of your drive and optimism. We need more of that in the world.
I’ve always felt like I belong in Europe, but I’ve never been able to travel there. I’m so American that I didn’t even know what my ancestry was until I had a dna test 😂.
But hopefully now that my kid is older, we can all make a trip to Europe.
Folk music in a small town square sounds amazing!
Wish you happy antique hunting in the plenty antique markets that pop up in the summer 🕰️🪔🪞
Wow, I worked in a phone store in Ireland for a long time. We handed out phone numbers like nobodies business, maybe the mainland of Eu is different!
dunno. in estonia, switzerland and portugal it's also easy to get a phone nr. very surprising find it's not like this everywhere
I know we have a weird parasocial relationship as voyeuristic commenters and our monologuing queen, but it’s so lovely to hear that our comments can actually be encouraging to you and offer you something meaningful, since your content is so meaningful and valuable to us. ❤
Hey Ana, I recently moved to the UK and I decided to port my USA phone number to Google voice. It was a one time $20 payment and it allowed me to keep my phone number, I just have to use the Google voice app with it. I can call and text, and most importantly still do my two factor authentication with various accounts. I HIGHLY recommend doing this!!
You even look more beautiful. Maybe the reason to it is your internal happiness, tasty food and being closer to your roots.
Thank you so much!
Maybe it’s just me, but I feel like you look a little healthier too! Idk maybe just a bit more rested
7:45 Nico batt.... reminder.....
Getting a phone number is easy in many EU nations, but you can get a pay as you go SIM from another EU nation and use it without paying roaming charges.
what was the intro music?
Thank you I hope you have the best time! PS: I wonder which country in Europe, because it can be very different from each country. It would be like: Moving to Africa, which is so vast and different from each country and tribes that live in each. Blessings xo
i used to eat so many walnuts as a kid, nowdays i just don't like them as much 🥲
Romania 🤩
But wich country is this
Do you use press on nails? They look so nice
Thank you! No they're natural, I was surprised when I stopped using any sort of gel or dip that they managed to still grow long
@@BookandHearth wow I’m so jealous, I’ve been trying to grow my natural nails out for so long but they always eventually break.
Any kind of girl and she'll still be grooming her nails and growing them or using artificial nails. I could never get into nails... Is there a country where women aren't into nails and just keep them short with an occasional manicure/pedicure?
dude what in australia a new phone number comes with a new phone, my dad has like 6 phone numbers now
wow I'm jealous
where did u move to?
What place would be perfect to spend a honeymoon with the person you love?
It kind of depends what the couple likes to do! We did our honeymoon in a few different countries (Italy, Switzerland, Turkey, and a very brief stop in Lichtenstein)
European air is too clean for me. I prefer mine with a slight smell of shit and where the people are as stubborn as mules.
Which country did you move to? I'm from Spain and want to move to some other country in Europe for the adventure
She said previously that she won't be revealing that information
My guess is that she moved somewhere in Eastern Europe because the cost of living is cheaper than Western Europe.
sea old
dont make the american girls jealous