This is why we left the US to live in Europe!
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- Опубліковано 27 бер 2024
- Join us on our journey as we delve into the heart of Lithuania, experiencing the vibrant Kaziukas Fair (Kaziuko Mugė) in Vilnius despite the chill in the air. It's named after the patron saint of Lithuania - Saint Casimir. From savoring delectable Lithuanian cuisine to forging unexpected connections with individuals from around the globe, our day is brimming with adventure. Venture with us as we step into a Cameroonian restaurant for our first taste of African cuisine, adding to the rich tapestry of cultures we've discovered in our new home. We were lucky to meet Venezuelans and Africans in Lithuania!
But why did we move to Lithuania? In this video, we share the driving factors behind our decision to make this enchanting country our new abode. From the tranquility of its peaceful streets to the assurance of safety amidst turbulent times elsewhere, Lithuania offers us a haven. Moreover, with social welfare benefits tailored for families, the prospect of a future here holds promise. And as we explore, we find that diversity thrives, with a myriad of culinary delights, cultural experiences, and activities to engage in. The Lithuanian language is no problem too 🇱🇹
Embark on this journey with us and discover why Lithuania has become more than just a destination-it's home. Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe for more adventures in our new homeland! 🇱🇹✨ #Lithuania #KaziukasFair #Vilnius #kaziukomuge
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When are you planning your trip to Lithuania? We recommend summertime 🙂
I recommend too this year Lithuania will have huge festival celebrating 100 years for this tradition and it's called Dainu švente 2024 u can google it for more info or look up on youtube they had made video what it's about it
I will be moving to Lithuania this August. I am from India 😊
@@anjumtamboli595 welcome 🙏 to Lithuania 🇱🇹 in advance! We're waiting for you!🙂🤩
Not only summertime, everything between late April to late October is perfect time to visit Lithuania.
We haven't gotten much rain or snow this year. Things are really changing here.
I am Lithuanian, born and bred in Vilnius since 1991. Been living in EU and UK for a total of 9 years in various countries. Since I first left Lithuania for London in 2010, and then first came back in late 2016, I did find that the place has changed drastically in those almost 7 years. In a positive way of course. Infrastructure, standard of living, the way how society interacts got more possitive, work ethics improved drastically. Then when I came back in 2020, again, I find it that society and country itself changed dramatically. As someone who vividly remembers how messed up 90’s were (massive problem with organised crime was one huge problem, my mother witnessed a car bomb set off under a Mercedess Benz 600 not far away from the restaurant she was working at and all the windows in the area got shattered; this was a common thing in mid-early 90’s). We were lucky (it is not actually only luck but loads of hard work and patience and resilience) that we took a course to distance ourselves from occupational past and from ties with Russia and other ex Communist countries.
Obviously, by Scandinavian, French, Benelux or German standards of living (worker’s pay I mean) we are still waaay behind, but one must realise that while after WWII the rest of Europe west of Rhine river was not under Communist occupation or direct control via stooge regimes and had the Marshall plan underway (all the investment and aid from USA), building their democracy, quality of life and having actual freedom, we were occupied by Soviet Union and for us war didn’t end in 1945; there was a widespread and very strongly supporter by local population anti Communist armed resistanse mainly until 1953, but some units fought well until late 1950’s - my grandfather’s brother was a unit commander for Forest Brothers and died in action in February 1947 in Ukmergė district, many of my extensive family members were either deported of imprisoned, some killed, some fought in the forests, others were treated as third class citizens due to having such anti Communist past and my mother has endless stories on how it was growing up in rural Lithuania as a very anti Communist Catholic family which did not partake in almost mandatory practices like Communist Pioneers, ComYouth, Communist Party and so on). So this affected us greatly and is the reason we fell behind. We only had 34 years to catch up and. Good example is Finland - we started pretty much same in 1918 up until 1939. Finland managed to withstand Communist attempts to occupy them, we felt. Now compare the two.
Overall it is a safe country, no war is happening here obviously, we are a NATO and EU member for now over 20 years and have huge numbers of NATO troops including airforce of F35’s stationed here on permanent basis and NATO’s presense here is always increasing and is currently taking in another full German brigade in few months.
Violent crime is very low, like the chance of getting robbed is low, I never actually heard of it in my 32 years (it does obviously happen but I just never hear about it and I have been in various social circles in the past so I should know about crime and I do).
Moving here is a good idea if one has a stable idea of how you can make money, like having your own business or working online, you can always find a job here but in order not to get a financial shock if you like :) at first you have to have plans on how you will sustain yourself. If you come from US you will find that everything is much cheaper here but salaries aren’t great for your understanding. It is not a poor country, but not rich either. I would first recommend coming here just to stay and see (Americans and most people from normal like countries - not some didctatorships) get 3 months visa free to stay here. You will understand if the weather is for you, if the society is for you as we are more of a closed people, city is not like banging all day all night like in London or NYC or Miami or Moscow for that matter.
I find it that most people that want to come here and actually eventualy do they like it here (as obviously they do come for the reasons I mentioned), others may find it not fast paced - it is a small country, very homogenous, and we like it that way and want to keep it that way, I mean keeping our culture, but staying acceptive of others - you just have to understand that we do not like people enforcing their things on to us. It is a conservative society, not aggresively like in southern US states, but still, it is a reasonably religious country (Catholic), traditional most of the time, LGBT people are not discriminated against but do not expect that you can be blatantly demonstrative of this as people will not accept it.
It is a great place if you can come from Western country and maintain your business online or start one here as then it is a win-win for you.
I highly recommed to come and see for yourself.
Vyksta karas valdžioje ir dėl valdžios.
@@svajunascirvinskas3025 Kur karas valdžioje nevyksta? Tik diktatūroje.
'bred' is crazy xd
I love reading this story. This was a great lil history lesson. Thanks.
Lithuania looks so wonderful. You guys make so many things right. Love from Germany
I love you Avri, you remind me so much of daughter, so ambitious and always evolving. ❤❤❤❤
Thank you ❤
The food definitely caught my eyes 😅. The place looks lit for sure, and the paternity reason for choosing Lithuania to start a family is indeed a very good reason. Safety comes first at all times so that's a top reason to choose Lithuania too. Best wishes guys ❤.
Watching from London God bless you
Same here 🤗
Statistics say that main reason people migrate to Lithuania is Šaltibarščiai.
Big fan from Vilnius
Love you guys l can't wait to join you that side of Europe you really inspire me
Same in Canada. Mom gets one year and dad gets six months after mom, or mom can take all eighteen if she wants. You also get seventy percent of pay. Job will be there for you when u come back.
Hello guys, glad to see more content of Lithuania, me and my partner cant wait to be there through global connections that we recently interviewed. You inspire us! All the best!
I must say I really love you guys and I'm always anxious to see new videos from you all. Keep it coming and be safe. Lituania is beautiful
Aww, we really appreciate it ❤️ we will keep the videos coming
First year 100% pay, second 80% year. After delivery both parents can stay at home with 100% pay. :) It isn’t depending on work. It is a right!!!
Thanks for sharing Lithuania cultural festival with us. Also, thank you both for the letting your subscribers know that your country is safe and that Lithuania is part of the NATO. It’s okay to educate your audience about Europe because not everyone watching may know or follow current events around the world. Thank you!!❤🇯🇲🇱🇹❤
good day guys always love seeing you. have a bless day watching from barbados
kokie faini žmonės! :)
Church is beautiful
I really enjoyed your video ❤ it looks great there and the food looks good too. Watching you from Barrie Ont. Canada ❤️😊
Blessings blessimgs love you guys ❤❤❤
You can’t go wrong going to church😊
It’s so good hearing you say plan “tin” instead of most who say “tayne” 😅
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Simas left his job in the USA. I thought his job was working from home.
Labas ir ačiū iš Airijos.😊Hi from Ireland and thanks.😊
Hi guys, hope you’ll be ok
Lithuania, is a very good place to liv
All the best
That's was different and fun too. I enjoyed it.
woaw its really nice seeing you guys at life taste restaurant , my friend owns the place . i just shared your content with him. happy to see ypu guys enjoyed the food.
It's a small world ❤️ the restaurant was really good and we really enjoyed meeting Cyrille
"It's not racist if it's true" actually sounds really smart.
Greetings Family 🎉
Glad to see you in Lithuania! Warm welcome!
Such a nice couple , just found u. The girl is so positive and very warm. I wish u all the best. U made a great choice coming to Lithuania. This country is going to be booming very soon as one of the best places to live. Correct momentum to come here. Best of luck and keep up the good work 🇱🇹🌷🇺🇸 greetings from Belgium
Avri is a Legend allways dancing with a smile haha
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Wow watching from Cameroon
Welcome 👋 nice to see we have viewers from there
Avri and Simas it's was nice watching you enjoying your yourself and. meeting different people and trying different foods ❤❤❤
You guys are my heroes.Youre both bold and risk takers and you're showing other people that there's alternative ways of living and enjoying life to the fullest.American day in day out lifestyle is not culturally enriching,plus it's routine.Why work hard when you can work smart
Big up uunu self!!🇯🇲
Hello guys,always watch your channel. I just love seeing both of you. Hope my son will get through one day to be in Lithuania. Such a lovely place. Love you.❤❤
I understand how you feel. Cause I live in Jamaica now and I feel safer than when I was in the USA.
Many pple keep their front and back doors wide open here even when they live on a main road. I have a friend who does this and goes to take naps.
Living in Jamaica for me iis traumatic. I would never leave my door open unless the burgular bars are locked. If I'm taking a nap I'm closing all doors. If I'm at a show in any large crowd I get anxious, even standing in front of a shop. When I hear bikes or see bike men, I wonder if they are criminals. Everywhere I go I'm alwauys cautious paying attention to my surroundings, to how I carry my purse n personall items n conduct businesd. I do not feel safe in Jamaica. Not even to walk eatly mornings which I used to do. I do not feel safe in the US either.
Though one should be mindful of one’s surroundings ANYWHERE in the world you sound like you have an acute case of paranoia.
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Are you from a garrison neighborhood?
No, the people that I know who leave their doors open all day are people who have normal jobs and some are retired.
I have been living in JA for 2 years now and every where I have lived and visited the front doors of the apartment buildings don't have locks, they are kept wide open and people keep their apartment doors open all day, some until bed time at 10PM. I saw this even on a very busy road in Kingston where I stayed at a vacation rental. Right now my neighbor's door is open on the ground floor.
I have never seen pple with their doors open in the USA and I have lived in some very nice areas there. I would never leave my doors to my house open cause I used to live in the USA. Plus I am afraid lizards and mosquitos will come into my house.
Jamaica is one of the most dangerous places to live. It is now listed as one of the banned countries for travelers. Not even safe in hotels, resorts or walking the streets.
@@breadbutter4221 Facts!!! Jamaica is dangerous as hell.
Simas looks soooooo happy ❤❤we already arvie is in heaven❤❤
Thanks for taking us along, i enjoyed it.
Such a nice couple. I hope you do well here, and I hope war doesn't come to our land :)
Avri I can identify with you and the going out issue with the hair. I haven’t comb my hair since Saturday and I have to go out later. I got to go deal with this hair.
Yep! I can't be bothered.
I love Kaziuko mugė! I miss it so much!🥹💛
Come visit 🥰
@@AvriSimas It’s difficult for us to go to Lithuania in March because my daughter can’t miss her school and Lithuania is way too far to go for a weekend.🙈🙂
I'm watching from south africa. I love you guys❤
Happy Easter and Happy Good friday to both of u ,God bless.❤❤😊
I love the sights and sounds
Your lives are so interesting. Keep going outside, dear lady. The more you go out, the easier it will be for you. Watching from Texas, USA
Pelau from Trinidad is like Jollof. Meal looks proper, right down to the Vimto! Enjoy.
Great partners🎉, already loving you guys🙏✊
Love you guys! Looks like a wonderful country!! Seems like you guys found the place for you! I love living in Europe. Life is much simpler with less money than in the US.
It's right that we moved. in Lithuania no one shoots on the streets, there are not so many drug addicts and it’s generally calm
That place was beautiful.❤❤
Best wishes and good luck in LIthuania
Lovely ! 💛💚❤
Thank you for sharing the city center & Lithuanian lifestyle … absolutely lovely 😊
You need to do more outdoor activities to give us an exposure to Lithuanian.
Lukes like song of Mamontov ,,Marso Kanjonai'' give its fruits.
Thanks guys 😊
Of course! 🥰
My Daughter's father is Nigerian. So I pick a side. Lol
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Is she dancing 😂😂 I definitely love the culture ❤
Great video. Y are you stressing yourself about going out. It’s spring but it’s like winter. Grab a hat, coat n boots and enjoy yourself. 🙏🏽❤️
Jūs esat puikūs!
Nors dabar rytų pusėje ir smarkiai apsiniaukę, bet vis tiek baisiai džiugu, kad nusprendėt apsistoti Lietuvoje.
Svarbu kad mūsų pusėje giedra 🙂 ačiū
@@AvriSimasTaip, giedra yra mūsų pusėje.
Food looks good
its also looks like a good place to grow a family
You guys are so cute! Sėkmės! Avri, get EMU sheepskin boots for winter, they're winter proof for Nordics and Baltics.
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The music sounds like polka.
great video! :) whats the name of the wooden art piece on the wall at your place (looks amazing) ?
I was in Lithuanian yesterday
❤ very nice to travel and explore.
But my advice to both of you, health wise, please have your COLON CLENSE evèry two years because of different types of food and how it is prepared on your journey.🇯🇲
The company I work with in the US gives moms and dads 7 months off
That's super nice! Good for you 👍
Cool ;)
It's just awound de Korner!
To think that jollof originated in Senegal/Gambia, so I don't understand the battle between Nigeria and Ghana. Lol.
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Nice, nice. And food looks tasty. Lock the door for Yetis at least..
Did Simas say "cold as hell"? I don't believe hell is cold at anytime!
I wish you had asked how business was going for the restaurant owner. I'm curious. I'm so jealous of you guys traveling the way you do. Wish I could do that with someone I trust. Good luck to you. Looking forward to more of your adventures.
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Avri, love your top! ❤ Where can I find it?
Tokie panasus❤,neveltui sakoma zmones manifestuoja savo energetines kopijas 😸😌
Girl u look silly funny ❤❤
🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲❤️❤️💯💯
Jamaicans do make seasoned or cook-up rice. This is the same concept as jollof.
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Kazimieras Jogailaitis was a king actually. Lithuania's and Poland king. He was married but was very interested in praying instead. He was supporting amatinkai artists, any kind of things makers. Because of his prayers he later became a saint.
He was actually the king of Poland, not Lithuania, because Lithuania had the status of a duchy, not a kingdom. He was King of Poland, Grand Duke of Lithuania and Ruthenia.
Lithuania only had one king.
Guys go read Latin documents, not russian. Viliky kniaz is russian translation grand duke. Rex is king. All were kings. Documents showing.
Here in Latvia in my city we have potato celebration 😃
Ofc you have potato celebration broliuks
Love to hear more about this one what will you be celebrating and doing exactly
@@user-bs1vl9eu3h Just search for videos with kartupeļu svētki. From the looks of search results seems like its actually a thing only in my city
@@user-bs1vl9eu3h Its like a christmas market vibe only with your harvests and other hand made stuff. live music and attractions
at the beginning it was mostly just about potatoes
I really like u guys vibes. I am guessing u r already prego🤣
Im living in Vilnius, and very offen i forget tol ock door, in the mornong i understand i slept, but my door was not locked
Hello beautiful people 🎉 Simas , what kind of job have you been working back in US if it's not the secret ?
I am only 1 30 minutes away from there. I’m in Poland
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When will you make a hood in Vilnius????
How do you like our prices? Little bit to big for a small country m?
Simas army waiting for you.
Oo laikai atėjo! Tėvai pabėgo į USA kaip ekonominiai migrantai, o dabar pats namo grįžti dėl ekonominių priežasčių 😂
labas
Orea
Wear your hair naturally as it occurs-maybe you would stress less.
Too cold.
in Europe it’s boring and the prices are much higher than in America, there are also fewer opportunities for life in Europe than in America and you need to know the language of the country where you live, but in America this is easy.
Hmm I would say unless you are wealthy the USA isn't appealing. It has some lovely areas but the amount of drug addled people roaming the streets is shocking. And then there's the gun problem. If I was a citizen I would want to own a gun for protection but it appears to have gun laws that are far too lax. I would love to visit just to see the reality.
What war?
🤣🤣🤣 blame it on the Gluhwein❤