At 14:20 I can literally see my office building in the background! The first skyscraper next to your head - cheers from the top floor. Enjoy your time in Warsaw.
@@stellaewunia9783 I dunno, Amsterdam is kinda overrated. Id say Budapest, Prague, Wien etc. are a lot more impressive (even though Budapest is a little bit underfunded; still - imo top 5 cities in the world).
Yeah, if we want to learn about what there is to do in the Netherlands, we can watch videos from locals and tour guides. We're here because we want to see your experience of it, whether you tell it from a tram, your hotel room, a museum or -the top of a mountain- _wait no The Netherlands is flat nevermind_
Natasha, I think that you are a brave girl to go alone to other countries as a tourist! I think those airport immigration staff are trained to be intimidating to purposefully make people nervous! Even as a senior citizen I’ve seen some pretty rude staff who unsmilingly question me ,a native born Canadian, about where I was born considering that the date & location of my birth is written right on my Canadian Passport. I think the scrutinizing of a senior citizen returning home to Canada from New York City after going on a cruise was really unwarranted, and very unappreciated, coming from that woman,who was obviously not born in Canada & had a very thick Indian accent. A rude disrespectful immigrant who came to Canada , perhaps is now has attained landed immigrant status , got a job at the airport , and feels she’s entitled to intimidate an 71 yr old Canadian. And I’ve noticed that the female agents are much worse to deal with than the men. I was fortunately with my husband ( also born here in Montreal, Québec ,Canada). He remained calm as the officer asked questions which are easily answered by looking at our passport ,which has been issued by the Canadian government! So, yes, if you are young , alone, and Russian, they’ll give you the 3rd degree,& try to trip you up. It isn’t just the line of questioning, it is the tone they use!
I can't believe you stayed within a 5 minute bike ride from me in Amsterdam!! Tip: For your next trip, ask folks here in the comments that live in the place of your destination for some tips on cheap (but good) restaurants, it would've certainly have saved you some money in Amsterdam. I hope you had a nice time in my city! I especially appreciated your honesty about your emotional experience, it adds depth to your videos that is often lacking with other creators. Most of all, I found it fantastic that I could see your personal growth within just this one video, I think that is really cool. You rock!
As a Dutchie I agree. Groceries are expensive here. If you find a Lidl or Aldi supermarket, it is usually cheaper (those exact supermarkets are also in other European countries). And the Netherlands is more than just Amsterdam, you’ll find a different vibe outside the city. Safe travels!
In my opinion, Natasha has such a large fan base that she could travel to many cities and be guided by fans each time. Being guided by a local is much more interesting. And she would feel less lonely
@@advangaalen1 Helemaal mee eens, Milner is net als Senseo koffie of Radler alcoholvrij zo'n product wat ooit bedacht is, maar beter in de koker van Unilever/DE/Amstel Bier had mogen blijven
180km from inhabited Vladivostok, 210km from the Sea of Japan, 600km from Hokkaido, Japan, 50km from China, 270km from North Korea. Practically East Asia where Natasha lived.
I really admire your honesty about your thoughts and feelings that you share in your videos. You are not afraid to be vulnerable with the viewers. I don't think most people would be able to do this. So happy that you are got more relaxed as your travels continued.
I had filling that this view was from Warsaw but I'm not familiar with that part of the capital. Only clue was colors of public transport bus shown in that short video clip. :)
Natasha if you haven’t reached out Copenhagen let’s have a coffee and hygge time together 🥹 I am glad that you managed to go around and especially to Scandinavia, it is very relaxing and lovely place. I love Denmark and Sweden so much.
Some people seem to walk through life without any issues. For many of us though, we find ourselves displaced, whether physically or emotionally (or both) due to circumstances outside of our control. We must be stronger and work much harder than those who never face our struggles. However, by persevering, we become stronger than the others. We never take anything for granted because we know the value of everything around us. Natasha, I have been watching your videos for years. Long before everything that is going on today. One thing that I know about you is that you are absolutely brilliant. You alone are capable of great things. I never want you to doubt yourself. It is a very human reaction to look around and compare yourself and your lifestyle to that of those around you, but you are still young! I want you to look at what you have accomplished in the interest of bettering yourself in the past 5 years. Now imagine, with your beautiful mind, where you can take yourself 5 years from now if you keep pushing forward. If you get to read this, I hope you're smiling, because you should be proud of yourself. Whatever it is that you saw in those couples and families at the cafe that you desired for yourself, you will have it all. Please be safe, and enjoy yourself on your first trip to Europe!
Hi.Thank You for your wonderful comment. Natasha is very honest with us. She's brave, but sometimes lacks confidence, which can lead to anxiety. Positive comments like yours help her. We love her!👍
Welcome. Hearing you express your feelings is like a breath of fresh air. No-one does that with true emotion. I hope you find someone nice to share your journey here. We love you.
I have traveled a lot, alone, and so I really appreciate this video. You express so well what so many of us have often felt, but rarely expressed. Thank you and stay strong!
As a European from Ireland, so glad to see you got to see Europe. I hope you had a fun stay. Personally, I would say that someone like you is ALWAYS welcome! Because you are open, intelligent and questioning. Please come back!
Just wanted to say thank you for the candid expressions of your first experiences. I hadn't thought what it might be like for a Russian woman traveling alone to Europe in these times. Everything you say makes sense. I'm glad you are enjoying things so far and I hope you meet some good people on your travels.
Please continue sharing your emotions. They don't spoil anything. It is an authentic story of someone who suffered a lot from the consequences of Russian politics. We need these insights because they are more powerful than any form of intellectualized, political discussion. Your videos made me realize how traumatizing it must be to loose your home country as a safe haven to go back to. I can't really imagine that but I can learn from your videos. A lot of people are very quick to judge others with very shallow understanding of the whole situation and then they comment something like "go back to Russia and fix your country". If they would actually listen to your WHOLE story I am very sure they would feel some compassion. As a German citizen I definitely do and I very much hope that you feel welcome in Europe. The European Union is built on the idea of uniting different cultures. Your videos contribute to this idea.
I agree, I was very moved and I learnt so much, we really need this. Thank you Natasha and welcome to Europe! I'm glad you're feeling better now. Ciao from Italy :-)
So glad you picked the Netherlands over France! Just from what you showed us it seems more pleasant, less crowded and anxious. Do you think it was just travel fatigue that kept you a little foggy at first, wanting to stay in your hotel and not go out? Your ending was so positive, though, and i'll write more later because it's dinnertime now. Great Pasadena shirt, by the way, and what a chic wardrobe. 😃 You look terrific too! 👍😘
The Netherlands is one of the most densely populated in the world, and France has much less population per square mile than Holland. Most of France is rural. You are clearly thinking only of Paris.
@@Simonsvids Paris of course, and also Lyon, Marseilles, Bordeaux -- where Natasha would be able to land and look around. But in her brief travels she might not be able to roam around in the rural areas as she could in Georgia. And of course France has many beautiful places to see. For this trip, though, i believe Natasha chose well!
These stresses you go through are shaping the person you will become. And when you think back 30, 40 or 50 years from now you will have only the most fond memories and even wish you could do it again. Wherever life takes you, Natasha, I hope you enjoy what you find there.
Natasha, you are a beautiful soul. I’m so glad you escaped Comrade Putin’s dictatorship. Just know, that despite the negative comments from some people about how you should have stayed in Russia to “fix your country” (as if you even could at this point), there are large numbers of us that are so glad you escaped to freedom! Cheers from Colorado, USA! One day, I hope in your travels you have the ability to visit my amazing home state, and the breathtaking beauty that is the Rocky Mountain region of North America.
As a European, I wholeheartedly second this! I'm not much of a travel guy, personally, but there's no denying that when looking at the full scope of human civilization, the amount of sights to see, people to meet, bars to get wasted in, or whatever else one may be interested in... And then realize that there are people who think some populations or ethnic groups should be specifically penalized from experiencing all that, just plain morbid if you ask me. And yeah, the "fix your country" argument in this case is just plain detachment from reality... As you pointed out aswell, it's a dictatorship, so what do they expect her to do, vote??? Obviously when tyranny and authoritarianism reach critical mass, the options there are in adressing it are almost non-existent when compared to what, say, you and I for example, have. A ghastly reality to be sure, maybe even an ominous warning to what could very well happen even to a western democracy, without vigilance. But it's also a reminder of what we have that's worth fighting for.
natasha, you are such a unique individual, not just a creator, but a person. i appreciate your candidness. it actually feels sincere and not sensationalized.
Also, I wanted to mention, I personally don't mind if you record with your phone, this is clearly a very interesting moment of your life, something you wanted to do for a long time, and I think you should focus on living it, so don't worry about microphone setup / editing too much. We can watch and still enjoy your stories!
Sending moral support. I’ve been following you for the past few years, since the Russian Far East. Love your videos and thoughtfulness. Stay strong and best wishes from Barcelona!
*"Since the Russian Far East":* > Those were the days, my friend, > I thought they'd never end. > We'd sing and dance forever and a day. > We lived the life we chose, > We fought and never lost, > For we were young and sure to have our way. > La la la la la, > La la la la la, > La la la la la, > Those were the days. 🎶
I’m so happy to see you travelling and forging new neural pathways, while so courageously facing your (very understandable) fears. As a Russian voice of your generation, I think you are way more powerful and inspiring than you realise. Love from Norway.
You are beautiful, Natasha. It is beautiful the way you open up and show with complete honesty your emotions. It is humbling. You went through a lot of things, yet you are so well-grounded and thriving. Thanks for sharing it, it is truly refreshing.
In my opinion, you have such a large fan base that you could travel to many cities and be guided by fans each time. Being guided by a local is much more interesting. And you would feel less lonely
I loved this video. Very honest and informative. A little staggered but you spoke about why that was and its fine. Your gaining more confidence with every video and its awesome to see! Cant wait for the next one!
15:15 it looks like you have an EN57 train set in the background in the "Koleje Mazowieckie" livery so this is probably Warsaw. Welcome to Poland, Natasha!
wishing you the best of luck !! the netherlands is amazing, full of the kindest people & beautiful culture.. but this has been my experience in most of western europe ! i am sure your brave trip will lead to only the best unexpected & wonderful opportunities
I’ve been following your channel for I don’t even know how many years now, but it’s been a long time. It warms my heart to see these past few videos about your Western European travel plans.
@@alexanderrudzinski2103 This is Warsaw. Wola district. I can recognise my hometown :) Read carefully writings: there are in Polish. Dou you have road sings of that shape in Germany? And the skyscraper in the background is called: Warsaw Trade Tower. Have a nice evening!
@@gacekwilkooki you are right! East Berlin is not that run down anymore. When I was involved in a Humanitarian movement 1992 during Perastroyka bringing supplies to Russia (Food, Medicine etc.) on our way to Brest we also passed through Warschawa and handed care packages to Polish people that were left with nothing either!
I am sorry you have to go through such stress. I was watching your vlogs (and those of your peers such as Nikki, Zach, Depressed Russian and more) before all of your stresses began so that I could just learn about my own heritage from Russia (I also have Ukrainian, Lithuanian and Polish heritage). I have watched you and your peers go through all of your brave (and also sorrowful) changes and moves to other countries, and I am proud of all of you for going forward. I wish you all the best and hope you can find a peaceful, happy life someplace. My very best to you all! Thank you for your vlogs. I always watch them and learn so much. May you find the place that you can live someday in peace.
I love your Pasadena t-shirt. I live near Pasadena. It is also a wonderful travel destination for museums, arboretums, and botanical gardens. It is a direct link with Los Angeles. Have fun and enjoy yourself. There was nothing scary to me while traveling in Europe.
You are so brave and you are doing amazing. When I was 23 I was teaching English in Japan. Twice I had to go alone to Korea to deal with visa issues. I cried. I couldn’t speak a word of Korean but could recognize the Chinese characters for the cardinal directions in the city (Seoul the first time, Pusan the second). But I took myself to sightsee and I met other solo travelers! This is how you’ll meet new people. I used to stay in hostels, not hotels. But that was 30 years ago. Have fun!
I think that you are a very brave young lady and your concerns about travelling alone are quite understandable .You showed us your vulnerabilities which are also understandable but that you are overcoming. Looking forward to seeing more of your travels. Best wishes from the UK.
I was thinking the same , Western Europe is generally safe (certainly safer than Russia) but you are still a lady travelling alone so be careful especially after dark . Have a great time and you are helping your mother country by showing Russians can be decent people
Sweet Natasha: You are a 'natural' Citizen of The World, a bridge between cultures. Please know that your goodness shines through, and you will be a big success in life. Best of good fortune to you. Bill in the USA
As someone with anxiety and depression issues, I appreciate it when someone like you is so open with such things. It's like, I feel proud of what you're doing and how you're making it through these things ... and then it makes me realise that I can be proud of myself for getting to where I am too! So thank you for sharing all this, your videos make the world better.
I really admire you. You need a lot of courage and strength to do what you do. It's normal to loose some confidence when you're out of your comfort zone. I hope you feel better and you get to enjoy Europe as much as possible.
Wow - the difference between the start and the end of the video are night and day. One could see the anxiety lifted from you as you gained trust in yourself and your surroundings. I get a sense of PTSD induced by what your have been thru as Russian, and in Russia. Your comment about internet 'inside' is very telling. If you have time, look on UA-cam for a song by Billy Joel called "Leningrad" - it ends with the line "We never knew what friends we had until we came to Leningrad'. Hope you make it to the states sometime Pasadena is beautiful. Safe travels!
Hello from Finland! Imagine I remember 2004. We all believed that Russia would come like Poland is today and we would take train from Helsinki to go to balet at St.Petersburg in a regular base. What a shame.
It's a nice idea but I think Russia would have been vetoed out, just for its size even if relations were really good. It would have gained huge influence in parliament and likely caused a massive surge of migration. Turkey could probably never join for the same reason and it only has about half of Russia's population.
Unfortunately, Russia will never come around like Poland. Majority of Russians are slaves at heart, while majority of Poles are warriors. We fought Russian occupation since forever, incl. last 50 yrs before 1990. Mentally, we were always part of Europe, while Russians are proud to be Russian slaves, they call it Patriortism. Check out "1420 Daniil Orain" for street interviews with Russians.
Russia ćant imagine being in a political system where it's not dominant. They belive they are a race of masters and everyone else is inferior to some degree. A little inferior if your western , barely human if you are central Asian.
@@Rio-by1eh, it is all relative. I lived in the Netherlands for a few years and I was very unhappy there, and no, it was not due to my personal character because I have been to other countries where I felt happy. It was only the Netherlands and her people who made me very unhappy; however, one of my best friends whom I love very much is Dutch and she lives in Rotterdam, where we met.
Welcome Natasha! It's amazing to see how the stress just disappeared from you after a few weeks in western Europe, you look well! I hope you had a great time in my country (The Netherlands) and that you had the chance to explore a bit more than just Amsterdam. Looking forward to seeing your adventures!
Having grown up during the end of Cold War and the hope of opening up former Soviet republics then compared to return of hostility today, your travel videos and commentary are a reminder of the spirit of openness
You are needed - you are wonderful, honest, beautiful personality ... so never do feel "out of place" you are needed since the world NEEDS more sensitive individuals like you!
That how you were checked is normal since years. I was checked in 1992 as Poland was not a member of EU. As I know similar check procedure is in the USA. So… hard but nothing special. These days traveling within Schengen as citizen od Poland is like no borders at all. This is when countries are living in peace and representing common standards between themselves. Have a nice trip around Europe and good memories.
Hey Natasha, don’t worry so much about filming your travels for us. We really appreciate it, but you need to enjoy your self and your travels! It’s all going to be alright, filming in front of strangers in new countries takes a lot of confidence!
I’m so glad your anxiety went away! Western Europe is great. I’m sure you’ll have a wonderful time, and I’m looking forward to your future videos. As for your Pasadena shirt, I love it! I lived in Pasadena for many years. I’ve since moved to Seattle, but when I see your shirt it reminds me of home! I hope you keep wearing it. 😊
Fantastic, Natasha you are a star reporter on traveling already. The way you speak makes it so easy to identify with your experiences, who has not at some time been sitting in a café and felt different from the others. Indeed you will acclimatize soon and the experiences will build your person to a different Natasha. Nice that you visit the nordic countries as well. Im sure Stockholm has plenty of experiences to offer in every way. Best
Dear Natasha, I was very impressed by this video, and congratulations on your excellent English. I lived and worked in your country for many years, and fully understand why you were worried and nervous on your first trip to Western Europe. For me, it was the reverse - I grew up in Western Europe and then went to the Soviet Union in 1991. One of the first things I felt was 'threat', something that was a completely new experience for me. On returning to Europe after several years I was really shocked that this feeling of threat that I experienced on a daily basis in Russia just wasn't there any more! This is not to say I dislike Russia. In fact, I love your country, speak the language fluently, and married a beautiful Russian woman. Together we are the very proud parents of our daughter who is both European and Russian - a very nice mix of the best of East and West. My experience in your country changed the direction of my life, and very much for the better. About the questions asked by the officials at Tbilisi Airport, please understand that these are normal procedures and, though understandably intimidating, are not meant as an attack on you, but of course it is a stressful experience. Please ignore the comments of people who say 'go home and fix your own country'. I can assure you these people do not have the same life experience you have. Желаю Вам всего самого наилучшего в жизни. С любовью и уважением из Ирландии.♥
Super interesting, thanks for sharing your thoughts and being so honest about your feelings and fears in the beginning. I am always anxious in my first days of my trip 😅. Have a good time! ❤ Greetings from northern Germany 😃
Don't listen to the idiots telling you to go back to Russia. What's happening there is not your fault, and you have no responsibility to try to "fix" it. I'm glad you were able to get away from there. I hope you have a nice trip, and enjoy yourself.
Well please tell me who will change Russia? It wont change itself, will it? Nobody kicks her out but for f@k sake any ideas how current regime will change? They gonna resign or what? All milestones of citizen rights came from revolutions and they always come at a price.
No, but the more Russians outside of Russia they will spread their harmful ideologies. Just look at Georgia, hostile nations to Europe deserve to be quarantined.
Everyone has a responsibility to fix their own country, even when it's not their fault. You too, in your own country, by the way and it's a bit concerning if you were born in a democracy and still don't know that. However it doesn't mean this is only on her shoulders and under such circumstances it's totally fine to decide to do it from another country. You can contribute to the fixing from outside too.
13:51 wooow that's Warsaw Poland!!! You can see on the top left corner the writing 'na sprzedaż' which means 'for sale'. I am so glad you visited Poland. Sorry for spamming with comments, I am commenting while watching the video 😊
Thank you so much for being so truthful and sharing your experiences and your anxieties because so many people have them but never discuss them. You definitely will have a wonderful life. I know that.💙💐
I always enjoy your ability to show your fears and vulnerability. As someone who travels solo, I no longer have those fears, but they are real. Enjoy your travels. Safe travels.
Going into a new situation is a standard for stress. Also, you are not on solid ground due to your Russian status and you were introspective enough to know this. This is great.
Natasha, the people at the Dutch airport customs weren't really all that interested in your destinations, tickets, and reservations. They were mainly studying your reactions to their questions, your attitude, your demeanor, and how you handled yourself. The very fact that you were slighty nervous and cautious but had answers to their questions that weren't prepared or overly percise showed them that you were genuine. Also your involuntary body language, eye movements etc. If you hadn't found any information about your flight to Malmö and had become confused about your itinerary, that wouldn't have been a big problem. That's not what they were looking for. They expected you to be nervous and wanted to see **how** you were nervous. They wanted to see if you were nervous about being "caught" (which you of course weren't), or if you were just nervous about the situation and afraid something might go wrong, which you were.
@@jj-if6it First, customs offilcials aren't "airport workers". And no, they're not psychologists. But, customs officials who do duty at certain entry points are most definitely trained to judge people's reactions and behavior. This isn't some advanced therapy session or a Vulcan mind-melt, it's a quick assessement of the travelers. They're looking for tell tale signs. It's much like how some security people at casinos work. And yes, with most of the questions they ask they're not looking for detailed exact answers, they want general information but also very very definitely observe how a traveler reacts and behaves. There are also further officials watching on cameras. Don't be naive, Schiphol is a major entry point into the EU, not a tourist agency. People with bad intentions tend to act differently than travelers like Natasha, and the customs officials are trained to at least try and spot them.
@@jj-if6itAirport worker? To be an immigration officer you need around a batchelor degree education and then do years of training. They are smarter than you think and clearly smarter than you.
@@loislane5092 your pompous drivel is a masterclass in ideological self-delusion, dressing up airport customs as some clandestine psychological operation. The reality is far less glamorous-these are underpaid, minimally trained workers following a checklist, not masterminds of human behavior analysis. Your attempt to elevate them to the status of professional interrogators is a laughable distortion of reality. @jj-if6it’s straightforward take cuts through your intellectual arrogance with the clarity of truth: they’re checking for plans, not probing the depths of anyone’s psyche. You should be ashamed of your condescension and ideological pretensions, which are as empty as they are misleading.
We can clearly see the change in attitude, good for you. I was worried the first minutes, you even were afraid to talk and just wanted to hide in the room. You talked so quietly. Is nice to see you more confident and happy in the last segment. Enjoy.
I can somehow understand your feelings. Thank you for sharing your experiences! I have one family from Siberia who visit me in Finland several times and wonder how much they loved being in Finland. As soon as they crossed the border from Russia to Finland, they felt as if the tunnel had ended and they could breathe freedom and kindness. Their journey was 3000 km from home to us in Finland. But now they can never travel to Finland again, because they are already elderly and time is running out, before things change.
You are so very brave Natasha, and should be rightly proud of conquering your fears. Enjoy you travels in Europe. Best wishes from the UK.
It's great that you have the courage to go on a trip like this. I hope your path also takes you through Germany. Have fun on your journey!
The view from the hotel room in the end looked like Berlin.
At 14:20 I can literally see my office building in the background! The first skyscraper next to your head - cheers from the top floor. Enjoy your time in Warsaw.
Must be a big culture shock going from Amsterdam to Warsaw haha
I knew iiit! Saw the yellow and red bus! :D
Berlin was in Between…
So it’s seem like every country is visited 😊
@@stellaewunia9783 I dunno, Amsterdam is kinda overrated. Id say Budapest, Prague, Wien etc. are a lot more impressive (even though Budapest is a little bit underfunded; still - imo top 5 cities in the world).
wtf?
Enjoy some warm soup while you are traveling!
Dude! you are the man!
100 $ and not even a like from Natasha after two weeks 🤔
I found your self-reflection WAY more interesting than any touristy stuff outside. I want to see more content like this.
Yeah, if we want to learn about what there is to do in the Netherlands, we can watch videos from locals and tour guides. We're here because we want to see your experience of it, whether you tell it from a tram, your hotel room, a museum or -the top of a mountain- _wait no The Netherlands is flat nevermind_
I mean, you can't force content like this. It's spontaneous.
Natasha, I think that you are a brave girl to go alone to other countries as a tourist! I think those airport immigration staff are trained to be intimidating to purposefully make people nervous! Even as a senior citizen I’ve seen some pretty rude staff who unsmilingly question me ,a native born Canadian, about where I was born considering that the date & location of my birth is written right on my Canadian Passport. I think the scrutinizing of a senior citizen returning home to Canada from New York City after going on a cruise was really unwarranted, and very unappreciated, coming from that woman,who was obviously not born in Canada & had a very thick Indian accent. A rude disrespectful immigrant who came to Canada , perhaps is now has attained landed immigrant status , got a job at the airport , and feels she’s entitled to intimidate an 71 yr old Canadian. And I’ve noticed that the female agents are much worse to deal with than the men. I was fortunately with my husband ( also born here in Montreal, Québec ,Canada). He remained calm as the officer asked questions which are easily answered by looking at our passport ,which has been issued by the Canadian government! So, yes, if you are young , alone, and Russian, they’ll give you the 3rd degree,& try to trip you up. It isn’t just the line of questioning, it is the tone they use!
@@jts-x5k Basically, what you saying is, they don't discriminate!
@@adhillA97 From the top of the dom in Utrecht you can see a long way, as far as Amsterdam even. For centuries it was the tallest building in Europe.
Tack!
You can go to Lidl and Aldi for shopping and feel better with the prices
Danke!
I can't believe you stayed within a 5 minute bike ride from me in Amsterdam!! Tip: For your next trip, ask folks here in the comments that live in the place of your destination for some tips on cheap (but good) restaurants, it would've certainly have saved you some money in Amsterdam. I hope you had a nice time in my city! I especially appreciated your honesty about your emotional experience, it adds depth to your videos that is often lacking with other creators. Most of all, I found it fantastic that I could see your personal growth within just this one video, I think that is really cool. You rock!
As a Dutchie I agree. Groceries are expensive here. If you find a Lidl or Aldi supermarket, it is usually cheaper (those exact supermarkets are also in other European countries). And the Netherlands is more than just Amsterdam, you’ll find a different vibe outside the city. Safe travels!
Great advice. Thank you for your thoughtful comment.
In my opinion, Natasha has such a large fan base that she could travel to many cities and be guided by fans each time.
Being guided by a local is much more interesting.
And she would feel less lonely
And dont buy Milner cheese. It is low fat. Not lekker.
@@advangaalen1 Helemaal mee eens, Milner is net als Senseo koffie of Radler alcoholvrij zo'n product wat ooit bedacht is, maar beter in de koker van Unilever/DE/Amstel Bier had mogen blijven
Thanks Natasha for your honesty, I hope you enjoy your journey
Natasha has come A LONG WAY from her youth in Siberia. She has had a crazy and eventful personal journey. Good Luck Young Lady.
180km from inhabited Vladivostok, 210km from the Sea of Japan, 600km from Hokkaido, Japan, 50km from China, 270km from North Korea. Practically East Asia where Natasha lived.
It's not her first contact with the outside world. She had apparently studied in the USA.
@@brexitgreens Yes, he's been out in the USA, and he's also been to Montenegro.
@@brexitgreens + And With luck, he will travel the world.
@@peltarlendori7027It absolutely is east Asia but it’s classed as “Russian Far East”. The most easterly part of the continent is in Russia.
Have a nice trip
Keep travelling and experiencing the world, the different cultures, different food and different outlooks...good and bad!
A small donation to finance tasty pasta. Best wishes from Vienna! 🍝
As a Dutch person I'm sorry Amsterdam was so expensive . Here's some money. ❤
I really admire your honesty about your thoughts and feelings that you share in your videos. You are not afraid to be vulnerable with the viewers. I don't think most people would be able to do this. So happy that you are got more relaxed as your travels continued.
I had filling that this view was from Warsaw but I'm not familiar with that part of the capital. Only clue was colors of public transport bus shown in that short video clip. :)
Hello how are you. I am from India ❤
Natasha if you haven’t reached out Copenhagen let’s have a coffee and hygge time together 🥹 I am glad that you managed to go around and especially to Scandinavia, it is very relaxing and lovely place. I love Denmark and Sweden so much.
Some people seem to walk through life without any issues. For many of us though, we find ourselves displaced, whether physically or emotionally (or both) due to circumstances outside of our control. We must be stronger and work much harder than those who never face our struggles. However, by persevering, we become stronger than the others. We never take anything for granted because we know the value of everything around us.
Natasha, I have been watching your videos for years. Long before everything that is going on today. One thing that I know about you is that you are absolutely brilliant. You alone are capable of great things. I never want you to doubt yourself. It is a very human reaction to look around and compare yourself and your lifestyle to that of those around you, but you are still young! I want you to look at what you have accomplished in the interest of bettering yourself in the past 5 years. Now imagine, with your beautiful mind, where you can take yourself 5 years from now if you keep pushing forward.
If you get to read this, I hope you're smiling, because you should be proud of yourself. Whatever it is that you saw in those couples and families at the cafe that you desired for yourself, you will have it all.
Please be safe, and enjoy yourself on your first trip to Europe!
Hi.Thank You for your wonderful comment. Natasha is very honest with us. She's brave, but sometimes lacks confidence, which can lead to anxiety. Positive comments like yours help her. We love her!👍
Slava Ukraini!
lovely comment
Well said !
Well said! This kind comments I can only appreciate. She would love this comment for sure!
Welcome. Hearing you express your feelings is like a breath of fresh air. No-one does that with true emotion. I hope you find someone nice to share your journey here. We love you.
I have traveled a lot, alone, and so I really appreciate this video. You express so well what so many of us have often felt, but rarely expressed. Thank you and stay strong!
Köszönjük!
Go Natasha!!
Good job!
Hopefully this will help with the stay in Sweden 👍
As a European from Ireland, so glad to see you got to see Europe. I hope you had a fun stay. Personally, I would say that someone like you is ALWAYS welcome! Because you are open, intelligent and questioning. Please come back!
Good luck
You are welcome in EU! Enjoy your travels and best wishes. Keep up the honest videos.
Thanks!
Just wanted to say thank you for the candid expressions of your first experiences. I hadn't thought what it might be like for a Russian woman traveling alone to Europe in these times. Everything you say makes sense. I'm glad you are enjoying things so far and I hope you meet some good people on your travels.
You're more thoughtful and intelligent than a lot of tourists would be!
I subscribed to your channel when you were waaaaay out East. This is just a little thank-you to help you on your way.
I hope you keep having international travels and adventures. The best way to understand the world is to visit many places.
Hey you, brave young woman! I have been following your channel for some time.I wish you all the best for your future.
Please continue sharing your emotions. They don't spoil anything. It is an authentic story of someone who suffered a lot from the consequences of Russian politics. We need these insights because they are more powerful than any form of intellectualized, political discussion. Your videos made me realize how traumatizing it must be to loose your home country as a safe haven to go back to. I can't really imagine that but I can learn from your videos.
A lot of people are very quick to judge others with very shallow understanding of the whole situation and then they comment something like "go back to Russia and fix your country". If they would actually listen to your WHOLE story I am very sure they would feel some compassion. As a German citizen I definitely do and I very much hope that you feel welcome in Europe. The European Union is built on the idea of uniting different cultures. Your videos contribute to this idea.
I agree, I was very moved and I learnt so much, we really need this. Thank you Natasha and welcome to Europe! I'm glad you're feeling better now. Ciao from Italy :-)
She suffer from not being maried yound and not having kids, females can't control their emotions they need a man to control them
@@randolf84 These are supportive comments. No one is insulting you.
@@randolf84 weirdo 😂.
You are very quick in removing comments from people asking you to go back to Russia.
I wonder why?
So glad you picked the Netherlands over France! Just from what you showed us it seems more pleasant, less crowded and anxious. Do you think it was just travel fatigue that kept you a little foggy at first, wanting to stay in your hotel and not go out? Your ending was so positive, though, and i'll write more later because it's dinnertime now. Great Pasadena shirt, by the way, and what a chic wardrobe. 😃 You look terrific too! 👍😘
The Netherlands is one of the most densely populated in the world, and France has much less population per square mile than Holland. Most of France is rural. You are clearly thinking only of Paris.
@@Simonsvids Paris of course, and also Lyon, Marseilles, Bordeaux -- where Natasha would be able to land and look around. But in her brief travels she might not be able to roam around in the rural areas as she could in Georgia. And of course France has many beautiful places to see. For this trip, though, i believe Natasha chose well!
The Dutch have always been welcoming.
Enjoy your time there. Don’t worry too much. Best wishes from NJ-USA.
You are never alone on your journey - Remember that! You have us! Sending Positive vibes from England! 🥰 Warsaw is a lovely place!
It’s nice to experience such authenticity from a UA-camr. Please keep making more videos like this. We can all relate.
These stresses you go through are shaping the person you will become. And when you think back 30, 40 or 50 years from now you will have only the most fond memories and even wish you could do it again. Wherever life takes you, Natasha, I hope you enjoy what you find there.
west europe is ruined by non white people
Well, if she is back 50 years from now the “green revolution” will have turned it into a communist hell so maybe just leave that one!
This comment made me wanna go live my life
@@RafaelW8 🤣🤣. Me too, in a way.
As an old guy, I can confirm, this is really good advice.
13:51 Warsaw, Poland :) I'm very pleased and suprised you visit my city. Have a nice stay!
Natasha, you are a beautiful soul. I’m so glad you escaped Comrade Putin’s dictatorship. Just know, that despite the negative comments from some people about how you should have stayed in Russia to “fix your country” (as if you even could at this point), there are large numbers of us that are so glad you escaped to freedom!
Cheers from Colorado, USA!
One day, I hope in your travels you have the ability to visit my amazing home state, and the breathtaking beauty that is the Rocky Mountain region of North America.
As a European, I wholeheartedly second this! I'm not much of a travel guy, personally, but there's no denying that when looking at the full scope of human civilization, the amount of sights to see, people to meet, bars to get wasted in, or whatever else one may be interested in... And then realize that there are people who think some populations or ethnic groups should be specifically penalized from experiencing all that, just plain morbid if you ask me.
And yeah, the "fix your country" argument in this case is just plain detachment from reality... As you pointed out aswell, it's a dictatorship, so what do they expect her to do, vote??? Obviously when tyranny and authoritarianism reach critical mass, the options there are in adressing it are almost non-existent when compared to what, say, you and I for example, have. A ghastly reality to be sure, maybe even an ominous warning to what could very well happen even to a western democracy, without vigilance. But it's also a reminder of what we have that's worth fighting for.
natasha, you are such a unique individual, not just a creator, but a person. i appreciate your candidness. it actually feels sincere and not sensationalized.
уникальная личность 😂 обычная девочка из русской провинции которую воспитал интернет
I love your attitude Natasha! Keep exploring! Love from Norway!
Also, I wanted to mention, I personally don't mind if you record with your phone, this is clearly a very interesting moment of your life, something you wanted to do for a long time, and I think you should focus on living it, so don't worry about microphone setup / editing too much. We can watch and still enjoy your stories!
Sending moral support. I’ve been following you for the past few years, since the Russian Far East. Love your videos and thoughtfulness. Stay strong and best wishes from Barcelona!
*"Since the Russian Far East":*
> Those were the days, my friend,
> I thought they'd never end.
> We'd sing and dance forever and a day.
> We lived the life we chose,
> We fought and never lost,
> For we were young and sure to have our way.
> La la la la la,
> La la la la la,
> La la la la la,
> Those were the days.
🎶
Welcome to Denmark😊
Copenhagen is also expensive….
I’m so happy to see you travelling and forging new neural pathways, while so courageously facing your (very understandable) fears. As a Russian voice of your generation, I think you are way more powerful and inspiring than you realise. Love from Norway.
I hope you're enjoying Europe Natasha! Love your content - it's always so thoughtful and honest.
You are beautiful, Natasha. It is beautiful the way you open up and show with complete honesty your emotions. It is humbling. You went through a lot of things, yet you are so well-grounded and thriving. Thanks for sharing it, it is truly refreshing.
Thanks and I have been to Amsterdam 😍…
In my opinion, you have such a large fan base that you could travel to many cities and be guided by fans each time.
Being guided by a local is much more interesting.
And you would feel less lonely
Lol most if not all her fans want to sleep with her. Not sure how she feels about that.
I loved this video. Very honest and informative. A little staggered but you spoke about why that was and its fine. Your gaining more confidence with every video and its awesome to see! Cant wait for the next one!
I'm so happy you made it Western Europe and got past your initial anxiety Natasha. Looking forward to seeing more videos about your trip.
15:15 it looks like you have an EN57 train set in the background in the "Koleje Mazowieckie" livery so this is probably Warsaw. Welcome to Poland, Natasha!
Probably the closest Natasha will get to feeling at home of all EU countries.
Warszawa, Kasprzaka -> "Hongkong" building
You should be pretty welcome in Poland as long as you do not defend the Kremlin politics.
@@brexitgreens Closer will be in Bulgaria, because of Cyrillic alphabet. Do you really think that Poland is so "close" with Russia? In what sense?
@@brexitgreens sure, everything east of Berlin is ruzzia 🤡
wishing you the best of luck !! the netherlands is amazing, full of the kindest people & beautiful culture.. but this has been my experience in most of western europe ! i am sure your brave trip will lead to only the best unexpected & wonderful opportunities
I’ve been following your channel for I don’t even know how many years now, but it’s been a long time. It warms my heart to see these past few videos about your Western European travel plans.
Your honest is the thing that keeps your channel running... Welcome to our 🇪🇺
EU ruined Greece
I'm pretty sure 13:58 looks like Warsaw, Poland :) I wish you only pleasant adventures and surprises and can't wait for some footage
Berlin, Germany ....she was at the East Side Gallery - former Wall
It's 100% Warsaw, Poland guys, this particular area does look like Berlin, but it's Warsaw actually
@@user-mh2uj7ns6h It's Warsaw, I recognize the colors on the buses and the trains.
@@alexanderrudzinski2103 This is Warsaw. Wola district. I can recognise my hometown :) Read carefully writings: there are in Polish. Dou you have road sings of that shape in Germany? And the skyscraper in the background is called: Warsaw Trade Tower. Have a nice evening!
@@gacekwilkooki you are right! East Berlin is not that run down anymore. When I was involved in a Humanitarian movement 1992 during Perastroyka bringing supplies to Russia (Food, Medicine etc.) on our way to Brest we also passed through Warschawa and handed care packages to Polish people that were left with nothing either!
I am sorry you have to go through such stress. I was watching your vlogs (and those of your peers such as Nikki, Zach, Depressed Russian and more) before all of your stresses began so that I could just learn about my own heritage from Russia (I also have Ukrainian, Lithuanian and Polish heritage). I have watched you and your peers go through all of your brave (and also sorrowful) changes and moves to other countries, and I am proud of all of you for going forward. I wish you all the best and hope you can find a peaceful, happy life someplace. My very best to you all! Thank you for your vlogs. I always watch them and learn so much. May you find the place that you can live someday in peace.
lovely! Cheeers to you Alllison
Hope you have fun.
I love your Pasadena t-shirt. I live near Pasadena. It is also a wonderful travel destination for museums, arboretums, and botanical gardens. It is a direct link with Los Angeles. Have fun and enjoy yourself. There was nothing scary to me while traveling in Europe.
You are so brave and you are doing amazing. When I was 23 I was teaching English in Japan. Twice I had to go alone to Korea to deal with visa issues. I cried. I couldn’t speak a word of Korean but could recognize the Chinese characters for the cardinal directions in the city (Seoul the first time, Pusan the second). But I took myself to sightsee and I met other solo travelers! This is how you’ll meet new people. I used to stay in hostels, not hotels. But that was 30 years ago. Have fun!
I think that you are a very brave young lady and your concerns about travelling alone are quite understandable .You showed us your vulnerabilities which are also understandable but that you are overcoming. Looking forward to seeing more of your travels. Best wishes from the UK.
I was thinking the same , Western Europe is generally safe (certainly safer than Russia) but you are still a lady travelling alone so be careful especially after dark . Have a great time and you are helping your mother country by showing Russians can be decent people
SO GLAD YOU GOT THE VISA!
Sweet Natasha: You are a 'natural' Citizen of The World, a bridge between cultures. Please know that your goodness shines through, and you will be a big success in life. Best of good fortune to you. Bill in the USA
As someone with anxiety and depression issues, I appreciate it when someone like you is so open with such things. It's like, I feel proud of what you're doing and how you're making it through these things ... and then it makes me realise that I can be proud of myself for getting to where I am too! So thank you for sharing all this, your videos make the world better.
I really admire you. You need a lot of courage and strength to do what you do. It's normal to loose some confidence when you're out of your comfort zone. I hope you feel better and you get to enjoy Europe as much as possible.
I'm glad you are giving us a day by day impression of your travels, because I am really curious to know. I look forward to more.
Wow - the difference between the start and the end of the video are night and day. One could see the anxiety lifted from you as you gained trust in yourself and your surroundings. I get a sense of PTSD induced by what your have been thru as Russian, and in Russia. Your comment about internet 'inside' is very telling. If you have time, look on UA-cam for a song by Billy Joel called "Leningrad" - it ends with the line "We never knew what friends we had until we came to Leningrad'. Hope you make it to the states sometime Pasadena is beautiful. Safe travels!
Hello, I'm from the Netherlands and I watch your videos for a long time now. Good luck and all the best in our Europe. You are a great person
Hello from Finland! Imagine I remember 2004. We all believed that Russia would come like Poland is today and we would take train from Helsinki to go to balet at St.Petersburg in a regular base. What a shame.
It's a nice idea but I think Russia would have been vetoed out, just for its size even if relations were really good. It would have gained huge influence in parliament and likely caused a massive surge of migration.
Turkey could probably never join for the same reason and it only has about half of Russia's population.
@@Wozza365 I was not talking about EU membership.
Unfortunately, Russia will never come around like Poland.
Majority of Russians are slaves at heart, while majority of Poles are warriors.
We fought Russian occupation since forever, incl. last 50 yrs before 1990.
Mentally, we were always part of Europe, while Russians are proud to be Russian slaves, they call it Patriortism.
Check out "1420 Daniil Orain" for street interviews with Russians.
We were never that naive in Latvia. We know what kind of disease ruscism is.
Russia ćant imagine being in a political system where it's not dominant. They belive they are a race of masters and everyone else is inferior to some degree. A little inferior if your western , barely human if you are central Asian.
Nice to have you close by, being a Dutchie; keep up the good work!
I'm happy to hear that you enjoyed your trip once you conquered your fears. The Netherlands can be proud to have had you as a guest.
Netherlands has an amazing society of educated open minded people ….
@@Rio-by1eh, it is all relative. I lived in the Netherlands for a few years and I was very unhappy there, and no, it was not due to my personal character because I have been to other countries where I felt happy. It was only the Netherlands and her people who made me very unhappy; however, one of my best friends whom I love very much is Dutch and she lives in Rotterdam, where we met.
@@newmankidman5763Interesting!
No we aren’t. We don’t need Russians here.
@@newmankidman5763
same
Wow, the cut at 13:24 you can really see the difference a few days on the ground makes. She seems much more comfortable and relaxed.
Pasadena is where they have the annual Rose Parade on January 1st. Also, the city where CalTech and the Jet Propulsion Lab are located.
Welcome Natasha! It's amazing to see how the stress just disappeared from you after a few weeks in western Europe, you look well! I hope you had a great time in my country (The Netherlands) and that you had the chance to explore a bit more than just Amsterdam. Looking forward to seeing your adventures!
I love visiting the Netherlands! I usually only stay in Amsterdam the night before I leave. Utrecht is awesome. Love The Hague too! 🤗💕
Glad you made to the Netherlands! I can understand your stress Glad you are now more relaxed. Looking forward to your new travel videos!
Having grown up during the end of Cold War and the hope of opening up former Soviet republics then compared to return of hostility today, your travel videos and commentary are a reminder of the spirit of openness
This is quite close to what I have been thinking about Natasha's videos. I've been following them for a few years.
You are needed - you are wonderful, honest, beautiful personality ... so never do feel "out of place" you are needed since the world NEEDS more sensitive individuals like you!
That how you were checked is normal since years. I was checked in 1992 as Poland was not a member of EU. As I know similar check procedure is in the USA. So… hard but nothing special.
These days traveling within Schengen as citizen od Poland is like no borders at all.
This is when countries are living in peace and representing common standards between themselves.
Have a nice trip around Europe and good memories.
Hey Natasha, don’t worry so much about filming your travels for us. We really appreciate it, but you need to enjoy your self and your travels! It’s all going to be alright, filming in front of strangers in new countries takes a lot of confidence!
I’m so glad your anxiety went away! Western Europe is great. I’m sure you’ll have a wonderful time, and I’m looking forward to your future videos. As for your Pasadena shirt, I love it! I lived in Pasadena for many years. I’ve since moved to Seattle, but when I see your shirt it reminds me of home! I hope you keep wearing it. 😊
You look amazing in the sleeveless Pasadena shirt clip….. 😊 Have Fun!
Fantastic, Natasha you are a star reporter on traveling already. The way you speak makes it so easy to identify with your experiences, who has not at some time been sitting in a café and felt different from the others. Indeed you will acclimatize soon and the experiences will build your person to a different Natasha. Nice that you visit the nordic countries as well. Im sure Stockholm has plenty of experiences to offer in every way. Best
Dear Natasha, I was very impressed by this video, and congratulations on your excellent English. I lived and worked in your country for many years, and fully understand why you were worried and nervous on your first trip to Western Europe. For me, it was the reverse - I grew up in Western Europe and then went to the Soviet Union in 1991. One of the first things I felt was 'threat', something that was a completely new experience for me. On returning to Europe after several years I was really shocked that this feeling of threat that I experienced on a daily basis in Russia just wasn't there any more! This is not to say I dislike Russia. In fact, I love your country, speak the language fluently, and married a beautiful Russian woman. Together we are the very proud parents of our daughter who is both European and Russian - a very nice mix of the best of East and West. My experience in your country changed the direction of my life, and very much for the better. About the questions asked by the officials at Tbilisi Airport, please understand that these are normal procedures and, though understandably intimidating, are not meant as an attack on you, but of course it is a stressful experience. Please ignore the comments of people who say 'go home and fix your own country'. I can assure you these people do not have the same life experience you have. Желаю Вам всего самого наилучшего в жизни. С любовью и уважением из Ирландии.♥
Super interesting, thanks for sharing your thoughts and being so honest about your feelings and fears in the beginning. I am always anxious in my first days of my trip 😅.
Have a good time! ❤ Greetings from northern Germany 😃
Im so happy you are feeling comfortable now! Enjoy!
Don't listen to the idiots telling you to go back to Russia. What's happening there is not your fault, and you have no responsibility to try to "fix" it. I'm glad you were able to get away from there. I hope you have a nice trip, and enjoy yourself.
Well please tell me who will change Russia? It wont change itself, will it? Nobody kicks her out but for f@k sake any ideas how current regime will change? They gonna resign or what? All milestones of citizen rights came from revolutions and they always come at a price.
Of course it’s the fault of the russian population. They all keep saying they don’t pay any attention to politics. Hence why you get a dictator.
This GIRLS IS A GEM - I have been watching her 4 years …. Such an intelligent observant person… 💯💫💫💫✨✨📈📈📈📈🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
No, but the more Russians outside of Russia they will spread their harmful ideologies. Just look at Georgia, hostile nations to Europe deserve to be quarantined.
Everyone has a responsibility to fix their own country, even when it's not their fault. You too, in your own country, by the way and it's a bit concerning if you were born in a democracy and still don't know that. However it doesn't mean this is only on her shoulders and under such circumstances it's totally fine to decide to do it from another country. You can contribute to the fixing from outside too.
It was so nice to see the change in your demeanor from the beginning of the video to the end! I can't wait to see the rest of your trip!
I'm so excited you were able to get a tourist visa for the Schengen area!
13:51 wooow that's Warsaw Poland!!! You can see on the top left corner the writing 'na sprzedaż' which means 'for sale'. I am so glad you visited Poland. Sorry for spamming with comments, I am commenting while watching the video 😊
Congratulations 🎊 on your visa. Enjoy your stay. You will do fine. You've just been through alot. I enjoyed this video. 😊❤
Thank you so much for being so truthful and sharing your experiences and your anxieties because so many people have them but never discuss them. You definitely will have a wonderful life. I know that.💙💐
I love your videos. Such a courageous adventure. I wish you all the best. I have been watching your videos for 4 years now. Great stuff!
I always enjoy your ability to show your fears and vulnerability. As someone who travels solo, I no longer have those fears, but they are real. Enjoy your travels. Safe travels.
Going into a new situation is a standard for stress. Also, you are not on solid ground due to your Russian status and you were introspective enough to know this. This is great.
Natasha, the people at the Dutch airport customs weren't really all that interested in your destinations, tickets, and reservations. They were mainly studying your reactions to their questions, your attitude, your demeanor, and how you handled yourself. The very fact that you were slighty nervous and cautious but had answers to their questions that weren't prepared or overly percise showed them that you were genuine. Also your involuntary body language, eye movements etc. If you hadn't found any information about your flight to Malmö and had become confused about your itinerary, that wouldn't have been a big problem. That's not what they were looking for. They expected you to be nervous and wanted to see **how** you were nervous. They wanted to see if you were nervous about being "caught" (which you of course weren't), or if you were just nervous about the situation and afraid something might go wrong, which you were.
excellent comment
Airport workers aren't psychologists! It's not that deep. They were making sure she had firm plans and planned to return
@@jj-if6it First, customs offilcials aren't "airport workers". And no, they're not psychologists. But, customs officials who do duty at certain entry points are most definitely trained to judge people's reactions and behavior.
This isn't some advanced therapy session or a Vulcan mind-melt, it's a quick assessement of the travelers. They're looking for tell tale signs. It's much like how some security people at casinos work.
And yes, with most of the questions they ask they're not looking for detailed exact answers, they want general information but also very very definitely observe how a traveler reacts and behaves. There are also further officials watching on cameras.
Don't be naive, Schiphol is a major entry point into the EU, not a tourist agency. People with bad intentions tend to act differently than travelers like Natasha, and the customs officials are trained to at least try and spot them.
@@jj-if6itAirport worker? To be an immigration officer you need around a batchelor degree education and then do years of training. They are smarter than you think and clearly smarter than you.
@@loislane5092 your pompous drivel is a masterclass in ideological self-delusion, dressing up airport customs as some clandestine psychological operation. The reality is far less glamorous-these are underpaid, minimally trained workers following a checklist, not masterminds of human behavior analysis. Your attempt to elevate them to the status of professional interrogators is a laughable distortion of reality.
@jj-if6it’s straightforward take cuts through your intellectual arrogance with the clarity of truth: they’re checking for plans, not probing the depths of anyone’s psyche. You should be ashamed of your condescension and ideological pretensions, which are as empty as they are misleading.
We can clearly see the change in attitude, good for you. I was worried the first minutes, you even were afraid to talk and just wanted to hide in the room. You talked so quietly. Is nice to see you more confident and happy in the last segment. Enjoy.
Grazie.
I can somehow understand your feelings. Thank you for sharing your experiences! I have one family from Siberia who visit me in Finland several times and wonder how much they loved being in Finland. As soon as they crossed the border from Russia to Finland, they felt as if the tunnel had ended and they could breathe freedom and kindness. Their journey was 3000 km from home to us in Finland. But now they can never travel to Finland again, because they are already elderly and time is running out, before things change.