Lithuania Explained Vlog
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Someone Says I Shouldn't Make Videos About Lithuania...
I suppose you can consider this a reaction video - reacting to a series of comments from a strange viewer...
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Touring 'Lithuania's Costco': Wholesaler PROMO Cash&Carry
Переглядів 3269 годин тому
I feel like if you’re from North America, you’ll have definitely heard of Costco. But does this at all ring a bell for Europeans or, more specific to this channel, Lithuanians? There IS something similar to it called Promo Cash&Carry - but I don't think it's as common for general members of the public to shop there... but let's take a look anyways! Join this channel as a Patreon patron to get a...
A Hot Air Balloon Flight Over Trakai, Lithuania
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My first-ever flight over Trakai - located a short distance outside of Vilnius. This video covers the journey and full experience of going on a hot air balloon ride. In this case, it was with balloon.lt (Meška balione), which invited me as a guest on this flight. For a limited time, get 10% off flights with balloon.lt as a collaboration with Lithuania Explained! Just go here: balloon.lt/gift-ca...
My (Canceled) Hot Air Balloon Adventure
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A Sunny Sunday In Vilnius Old Town: Searching For Lunch
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Today’s video doesn’t have too much of a point to it, other than to chronicle my few hours out in the Vilnius old town with my wife. I guess the most interesting and eventful thing is that we went to two different restaurants before finding one that was open and offered something we were interested in eating. Places visited in video: senatoriupasazas.lt pirmasblynas.lt GastroMason/...
Lithuanian Supermarket Tour: Rimi Hypermarket
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This video will be a walkthrough of a Lithuanian supermarket. In this case, a Rimi Hyper. Instead of discussing every little detail, I will just point on things that foreigners might be interested to know about as specific local/regional things. Join this channel as a Patreon patron to get access to perks: www.patreon.com/user?u=84794387 Find us on our website: www.lithuaniaexplained.com/ Insta...
Vilniečiai Behave Better Than New Yorkers & Dubliners?!
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The second set of portals launched in New York & Dublin and it made me realize that the tourists and residents of Vilnius and Lublin are much more polite and responsible! :) Join this channel as a Patreon patron to get access to perks: www.patreon.com/user?u=84794387 Find us on our website: www.lithuaniaexplained.com/ Instagram: lithuaniaexplained Facebook: profile.p...
We Explored The City Of Jonava On A Beautiful Spring Afternoon
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Today we’re exploring a little bit of Jonava. Apparently it’s the 9th largest city in Lithuania with a population of around 25,000 in 2024. I live in Vilnius and so I was originally going to take the train there by myself to explore the city and make a video for UA-cam. But, my wife thought it would be nice for our whole family of 3 to go together. So, we hopped in the car and made our way down...
Someone Threatened To Call The Police On Us!
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I don’t want to over-sell the incident as something SUPER dramatic - but it did leave me internally furious and wondering how often this happens in Lithuanian society. So, let me explain my story for today’s video! Join this channel as a Patreon patron to get access to perks: www.patreon.com/user?u=84794387 Find us on our website: www.lithuaniaexplained.com/ Instagram: lithuaniaex...
Things That Make Life In Lithuania Better Than Canada
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In going with the general theme of this specific channel, this is my OWN perception and opinion. Comparisons are difficult - especially between such different countries - but I do think Canadians are struggling a lot right now and it's not the 'greener pastures' that some people in Europe make it out to be.... Join this channel as a Patreon patron to get access to perks: www.patreon.com/user?u=...
The New Add-On To Vilnius' Business District
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Guys! It’s finally done! This big new glass skyscraper between CUP shopping center and the Radisson Blu Lietuva Vilnius looks pretty much complete. It’s called Artery and, well, it’s a glass skyscraper that you might find in any other major city. BUT That’s not the exciting part for me... Join this channel as a Patreon patron to get access to perks: www.patreon.com/user?u=84794387 Find us on ou...
Seriously!? Reacting To Lithuania's 2024 Election & Referendum
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The recent presidential election was an interesting one for me to watch. But even MORE interesting to me was the result of the referendum on dual citizenship...and how it failed to pass, despite a majority vote! Join this channel as a Patreon patron to get access to perks: www.patreon.com/user?u=84794387 Find us on our website: www.lithuaniaexplained.com/ Instagram: lithuaniaexpla...
The Highest Hotel Room In Lithuania (Located In Vilnius TV Tower!)
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The Vilnius TV tower is pretty iconic. It’s hard to miss this tall object on Vilnius’ skyline and is an incredibly important historical site due to the events of January 1991. These days, in addition to broadcasting telecommunications signals, it’s a tourist attraction. But I recently found out the new hotel rooms that can be booked here! But they aren't cheap... Join this channel as a Patreon ...
Staying In A Lithuanian Hospital (The Birth Of My Son)
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This is a bit of a vlog covering the birth of my son at a hospital in Vilnius. To be honest, I guess I'm lucky enough to not have spent much time in hospitals in my life so far, and so I didn't know what to expect! Join this channel as a Patreon patron to get access to perks: www.patreon.com/user?u=84794387 Find us on our website: www.lithuaniaexplained.com/ Instagram: lithuaniaex...
Exploring The Town Of Širvintos On A Cool & Cloudy Day
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Welcome to my 2nd channel! Here's my experience exploring the small town of Širvintos - located about 30-40 minutes outside of Vilnius (by car). Join this channel as a Patreon patron to get access to perks: www.patreon.com/user?u=84794387 Find us on our website: www.lithuaniaexplained.com/ Instagram: lithuaniaexplained Facebook: profile.php?id=100089438924632

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @gedog77
    @gedog77 5 секунд тому

    “Are you a cat? Do you have cat ancestry? Don’t make cat videos 🐱!!!” Idiot.

  • @edwint1780
    @edwint1780 Годину тому

    This troll is a Russian troll. They are trying to discourage vloggers from raising awareness about Lithuania to the rest of the world because Russia hates the idea of someone talking about Lithuania as a standalone country. They want to scare away the foreigners so that it would be easier for Russia to take it over. Always ignore these types of comments, it's just Russian propaganda.

  • @anzelmasmatutis2500
    @anzelmasmatutis2500 Годину тому

    That commenter failed to honor own idea - he cannot comment in English, because he is not English :P

  • @andriustomkevicius11
    @andriustomkevicius11 2 години тому

    Your videos are really interesting to watch. Do not to worry about a few people telling You that You shouldn't do what You love. As a Lithuanian, I assure that, unlike some guys, real Lithuanians always were, are and will be welcoming, sharing, caring, honest and friendly people. So You should not think or feel less important and smaller than native Lithuanians. As long as You are and want to be with us, You are as Lithuanian as everyone here are. You are part of our community and we value Your honest views and efforts in creating content.

  • @dyto2287
    @dyto2287 3 години тому

    Just remember, that woman will be miserable on flights every time when babies cry.

  • @ingridasvilainyte8783
    @ingridasvilainyte8783 4 години тому

    These are special paid Russky trolls, they post nasty things intentionally "as lithuanians" under videos of English, Russian, Ukrainian speaking channels and travel blogs and try to spark hate. Be careful. Ban at once!

  • @GoldenHue
    @GoldenHue 5 годин тому

    Simplest counter-argument in the world: Nobody else is doing this type of shit so unless there's someone else I don't wanna hear it

  • @user-zs4mu8co2f
    @user-zs4mu8co2f 5 годин тому

    Hello, you are doing amazing job thank you. I am from Lithuanian and it's lovely to know that you have chosen LT as your home. Please don't stop posting. Maybe we could see your opinion on the Lithuanian coat like and natural lakes like Asvejos ezeras. If you haven't been, highly recommend. Good luck.

  • @polycounttaz9566
    @polycounttaz9566 6 годин тому

    As Lithuanian I'll say that you must keep making your content! 1. I love your videos personally 2. I have what to share with my foreigner friends about Lithuania in English and from different perspective too 3. You actually learning our language and culture too so videos is not only education for viewers but for you at same time So... don't take those negative comments into the heart

  • @renatgal2946
    @renatgal2946 6 годин тому

    😂 Thanks for sharing other interesting youtube rs. Please do more

  • @user-dt5nj3uk2s
    @user-dt5nj3uk2s 6 годин тому

    “M” needs to get a life and touch some grass. What a loser.

  • @user-dt5nj3uk2s
    @user-dt5nj3uk2s 6 годин тому

    People like that guy are just brain dead idiots, gatekeeping making any kind of content is stupid.

  • @Mendogology
    @Mendogology 6 годин тому

    The unique perspective you give us, as a person who grew up and was born outside Lithuania and who is living in Lithuania, is one of the reasons why I love so much your content.

  • @povilasbarasa1353
    @povilasbarasa1353 7 годин тому

    how about we prevent lithuanians who make content about wanting Lithuania to be part of a bigger neighbouring country from making videos? That would make so much more sense.

  • @olivia_broke_the_code
    @olivia_broke_the_code 7 годин тому

    Don't listen to this people, really enjoy your videos , always looking forward tbh ❤

  • @Jesteroo_
    @Jesteroo_ 7 годин тому

    Maybe it's sensitive content, but how do you communicate with your wife , do you have any problems communicating while you're a foreigner and how do you guys plan on razing the baby , like will you teach you son ,daughter more about lithuanian stuff or Canadian stuff ?

  • @dovkaupas
    @dovkaupas 7 годин тому

    I’m Lithuanian and I love your channel. For me, it’s interesting to see how the country and its culture look from a foreigner's perspective, what things here surprise or shock others, especially when we're not a popular tourist destination, so I learn quite a lot from your commentary. On the contrary, people like that guy make me cringe. I just don't understand where they see a problem at? I guess some people are just miserable.

  • @Catapillah
    @Catapillah 7 годин тому

    While I learned a lot of cool stuff about Lithuania and Vilnius from your channel, unfortunately, already more than familiar with the "you shouldn't X unless you're Y" type of person 😬

  • @simasisuppose
    @simasisuppose 7 годин тому

    That was just such a stupid attempt at gatekeeping. Everyone can make videos about whatever they want, and in particular I love your videos because it gives a different perspective to many things we face on a daily basis and as you mentioned even learn new things and I have nothing but respect for you choosing to make content about our homeland, because you research your video topics, are respectful and provide entertaining and/or informational content.

  • @pilipukas123
    @pilipukas123 23 години тому

    Lithuania is great. They holding guiness record for most air baloons by far!!!

  • @rinkairiozuki7245
    @rinkairiozuki7245 День тому

    I actually agree with 2 time vote. Othervise you end up in Sh*thole like UK with it's Brexit, or you could get someone like Trump. Only few Presidents had absolute majority to skip 2nd phase as i recall. On a referendum, you have to remember this is to change constitution. Low requarments would end up with it changed left and right, or you could end up like Russia, where they changed conatitution so Pitin could rule for whatever he wants. Someone like Join EU or change to Euro was easier to achieve. To get extra Public Holidai on June 24 won by the landslide lol

  • @mottersscott
    @mottersscott 2 дні тому

    Have you thought of trying Kaunas?

  • @mottersscott
    @mottersscott 3 дні тому

    Do you have to stay in for 3 days? As in mum and baby? That's an awfully long time, with our first we arrived at hospital in Oxford at 4am, and were home by 4pm with baby in arms! Our second was a little little longer due to complications, but that was only 36 hours total from arrival at the hospital.

    • @LithuaniaExplainedVlog
      @LithuaniaExplainedVlog 2 дні тому

      Yes, I do recall that was required, even though we were eager to get home. I guess there are tests to be done and then results had to come in before they could be discharged.

  • @seanshepard2000
    @seanshepard2000 3 дні тому

    total Costco vibes! I've actually never even seen one of these stores in LT (although, never really paid attention) - We are members of Costco AND Sam's - our Costco membership is $60 a year and Sam's is a bit cheaper at $50 a year - Sam's is closer to our house, but Costco is the clear winner with selectoin and price! I think the reason the prices are SO low at the North American stores is the membership price - I mean, we can buy gas at Sam's right now for around $3.07 a gallon where everywhere else is at LEAST $3.58 a gallon! The things that I noticed missing from your Cash and Carry are exactly what you said: no optical dept, no pharmacy, no tire center and no $1.50 hot dog/soda combo (YUM!!) - random question, how much is the hot dog/soda combo in Canada? You know, it's the loss leader here in the USA, so wondering if it's the same in Canada - and for those who DON'T know, the price has been $1.50 since the beginning (I think in the late 80's? early 90's?) for the hot dog and drink , and they lose money on every sale, but the CEO has said year after year that he will NEVER raise the price! :)

    • @LithuaniaExplainedVlog
      @LithuaniaExplainedVlog 3 дні тому

      I watch a news story about Costco and how they are trying to crack down on membership sharing because that’s actually where they make most of their money… with very little profit on the goods they sell… I can’t remember hot dog prices in Canada… $1.99 maybe? I think it’s slightly more to account for currency exchange

    • @seanshepard2000
      @seanshepard2000 3 дні тому

      @@LithuaniaExplainedVlog yup! That's very true, and you can feel that it is defferent from, say, 2 years ago - normally, you just flash your card at the entrance, do your shopping and check out - they have self-checkout and you owuld just go and check out as normal ... since about 2 years ago, NOW they actualy want to look at the picture on your card to make sure it's you, do your shopping and at the self checkout, there is like a "security" person who checks each card - slows the check out process down a bit, but they take a GOOD look at your pic. The pics, as you prob know, are low res, tiny, b&w, and many times (in our case) very old, lol - so, dunno if it's actually cost effective, but they do it - totally different at Sam's Club (where there are no pics on the membership cards)

  • @grumpy_nerd
    @grumpy_nerd 4 дні тому

    Hi there! I've been looking into buying a vacation/summer house in Lithuania lately, that's also how found your channel as I wanted to learn more about daily life in Lithuania. :) I'd really like to see videos about the process of buying a house in Lithuania, especially in the countryside, e.g. what to expect, electricity, water access, sewage and so on, because often that's not mentioned in the real estate listings, and the legal formalities of purchasing a house/land. And also videos about life in the Lithuanian countryside in general. :) Just as a suggestion in case you're looking for video ideas. ;)

    • @LithuaniaExplainedVlog
      @LithuaniaExplainedVlog 3 дні тому

      Thanks for the suggestion! I’m not sure I will ever get to experience that side of Lithuanian life but if I do, I will definitely discuss it in a video 😃

  • @mottersscott
    @mottersscott 4 дні тому

    Having been to Costco in the UK and Promo here, I definitely can see the disparity in buying power of promo in comparison to Costco, there are things a lot cheaper in Costco, like the pasta and tinned goods especially. But, promo is obviously geared up for this market so has a lot of local types of food at good prices

  • @markust7709
    @markust7709 4 дні тому

    Amazing video thank you. Few years ago. I dared to jump with the parachute from an airplane. It was above the island of Aruba. It cost me lots if guts but one day I was ready. Few of my friend did it exactly from there and even had professional videos if it. The instructor speciafied that usually parashuters jump from 3 km altitude above Aruba but we will jump from 5 km. So we came there, conducted safety training. And suddenly... they did not like the weather (high winds) and the jump was cancelled. So this is my one and only experience of jumping with a parachute😃 You story reminded me of that!

  • @marciusmarciukas5467
    @marciusmarciukas5467 4 дні тому

    Jesus, Rimi is probably 1st or 2nd most expensive supermarket chain in Lithuania🤢

  • @zeestarbusiness
    @zeestarbusiness 5 днів тому

    please make a video on businesses in lithuania and which is best business.thanks

  • @travelvideos
    @travelvideos 5 днів тому

    I wonder why more people don't try it. I don't know how many flying days there are per year, but if they can fly in summer and autumn, then they could probably recover the cost of a hot air balloon in one season.

  • @ignas801
    @ignas801 6 днів тому

    Discount food clearance in supermakert is also my favorite place - we call it "laimės šulinys" something like a wishing well :)

  • @LithuaniaExplainedVlog
    @LithuaniaExplainedVlog 6 днів тому

    Get 10% off hot air balloon flights with balloon.lt! This can be done by purchasing a gift card at balloon.lt/rides/hot-air-balloon-gift-card/ At checkout, use the discount code “LITHUANIAEXPLAINED” 😊

  • @fidenemini111
    @fidenemini111 6 днів тому

    Svogūnų laiškai literally mean "letters of onions" - they are sending us their green letters.

  • @alytausrytas966
    @alytausrytas966 7 днів тому

    skaiva from m-1 yra Šudas

  • @user-dt5nj3uk2s
    @user-dt5nj3uk2s 7 днів тому

    Awesome! I loved visiting Trakai earlier this year on my month long stay in Lithuania. A hot air balloon ride next time would be really neat! Thanks for sharing!

  • @Mendogology
    @Mendogology 7 днів тому

    That was beautiful!

  • @Mendogology
    @Mendogology 9 днів тому

    "Better to be on the ground wishing you were in the air, than in the air wishing you were on the ground". Very true! Nice video as always, beautiful editing and music selection.

  • @user-dt5nj3uk2s
    @user-dt5nj3uk2s 9 днів тому

    Did they reschedule your ride or refund you? 😊

  • @karimedinburgh
    @karimedinburgh 9 днів тому

    Vídeo incrível meu amigo, sempre curta seus vídeos maravilhosos, obrigado por compartilhar e um abraço, tenha um dia incrível ❤❤😊😊❤❤😊😊 ❤❤😊😊❤❤😊😊 57

  • @antonnnn464
    @antonnnn464 11 днів тому

    I guess the author's perception of living in Canada would be way different if he resides in Montreal not Vancouver. I lived 5 years in Germany and the last 15 in Canada, specifically Montreal. Salaries for white collar employees (scientists, pharma, biotech and high tech) considerably higher in Montreal than, let's say in Munich (most developed city in Germany) let alone in Lithuania or other Baltic countries). We are talking 2-3 fold differences. The living costs are comparable between Montreal and Munich. I understand it's slightly cheaper to live in Lithuania but...local salaries are peanuts. My family can afford having a big house, kids and travel to Europe and globally a couple of times per year and invest for the retirement. A manager taking the same position in Lithuania (in a global corporation) can bring the family to Greece flying cheaply with Ryanair. Travelling anywhere out of Europe is a hard task and requires months to savings. What I want to say is that Lithuania, Latvia or any other Eastern European country are great only for foreigners with foreign income. Locals often live a paycheck to paycheck. There are about 1 M people left Lithuania since independence in early 90th. Rougy 2.8 M still remains in the country. It tells it all about the country perspective in the future.

    • @LithuaniaExplainedVlog
      @LithuaniaExplainedVlog 10 днів тому

      Yes, I emphasized in the video that it was my perception and that there are many different experiences and variables. A recent affordability study called the Demographia International Housing Affordability Report lists Vancouver and Toronto as some of the most expensive housing in the world. But the same report lists Calgary as one of the most affordable. So there is a lot of variation in Canada. As canadas second largest city I wonder how and why Montreal is less often in the news for affordability issues. The city or province must be doing something right in that regard?

    • @antonnnn464
      @antonnnn464 9 днів тому

      @LithuaniaExplainedVlog to my knowledge, lax zoning bylaws in Montreal are the main differentiators. Duplexes, triplexes or many other n-plexes stay along detached and semi-detached houses and high-risers across the city. It creates a higher density of population and lowes an average price for rent and owing a property. The businesses are close by and often within walking distance. Another thing, Quebec hasn't been selling the permanent residence in exchange for foreign investments in real estate as it's been done in Vancouver and then Toronto. Less speculation keeps the prices under control.

  • @MultiGames4You
    @MultiGames4You 11 днів тому

    Sounds like a narcissistic person who tried to feel better about themselves.

  • @konstantinasnavardauskas4495
    @konstantinasnavardauskas4495 11 днів тому

    Such a cosy video! And looks like the weather is great finally :)

  • @torengen899
    @torengen899 11 днів тому

    Well in rimi is based on norwegian Rimi Hagen.

  • @seanshepard2000
    @seanshepard2000 11 днів тому

    soooo ... no Mandelbaums at Pirmas Blynas? Yeah ... that would disapoint me too :)

  • @DS.J
    @DS.J 12 днів тому

    I do live not far from the city centre and often go to the city centre or old town for similar purposes as shown in this video. I never use Bolt scooters, but ride a regular bicycle. My advice would be to just have a slightly shitty and clunky city bike which would not be attractive to thieves, but is usable and comfortable enough to ride. Just lock it not too far from wherever you are planning to walk around in the old town and then collect it on your way back. I can't imagine using any other method of travel these days. And is much cheaper and/or healthier than taking a rented scooter or a taxi. And far less stressful.

    • @LithuaniaExplainedVlog
      @LithuaniaExplainedVlog 11 днів тому

      One of the big reasons for taking the bolt scooters at least part way was due to the limited time we had with the babysitter. But the bicycle idea sounds good 👌

    • @DS.J
      @DS.J 11 днів тому

      @@LithuaniaExplainedVlog Realistically bicycle is probably even faster than the scooter. From my personal experience, getting used to riding bicycle in the city is more of a mental shift than anything else. It may be difficult for some, because it requires to do something differently than what they are used to. And that is often a challenge.

  • @DS.J
    @DS.J 12 днів тому

    While Jonava is probably not the worst place to Live in Lithuania in terms of actual life quality, and is conveniently positioned on the main road to Kaunas and not too far from Kaunas airport, it's certainly not not the most interesting or attractive place to visit. The only object in the town that is kinda interesting to me is the railway bridge over Neris river. Other than that I can't say much about the city despite having been there numerous times. As for the medium and smaller sized towns that I'd like to see you visit and review would be the following ones: Palanga, Druskininkai, Visaginas, Biržai, Šilutė, Molėtai, Telšiai, Kėdainiai, Birštonas, Marijampolė. Also the larger cities Šiauliai, Panevėžys and of course the port city Klaipėda. Quite a few of them are fairly easily reachable by train.

  • @markust7709
    @markust7709 12 днів тому

    Thank you for another great video. Your honest opinion on things.

  • @purepunjabitouch28
    @purepunjabitouch28 12 днів тому

    Nice video my friend my son also in kaunas city awesome weather he told me that weather is beautiful ❤

  • @Marc-ws5oi
    @Marc-ws5oi 12 днів тому

    I would say there are more options during lunchtime on Sundays in Kaunas. But proper research is necessary when you don't have much time. Friendliness varies, I was more surprised to never be asked if I want a dessert or a coffee after the main course. Even if a place is not crowded, they don't seem to care if you stay longer and consume more. You shouldn't expect to be asked in Germany all the time either. But more than 50% of the time. Might be worth a video about Lithuanian dining habits. 😉

    • @LithuaniaExplainedVlog
      @LithuaniaExplainedVlog 12 днів тому

      Oh! I do have a video about restaurant culture :) it is on the main channel: Restaurant Dining In Lithuania: What You Need To Know ua-cam.com/video/xnz0kGg0jPE/v-deo.html

    • @Marc-ws5oi
      @Marc-ws5oi 12 днів тому

      @@LithuaniaExplainedVlog I am sure I watched all your videos. But I will check. Ačiū. 😉

  • @Mendogology
    @Mendogology 12 днів тому

    Sweet!