OUR BACKSTORY: How we were living abroad in SPAIN, MOROCCO, & DENMARK for 12 years with 3 kids!
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- Опубліковано 22 сер 2020
- You guys have been asking us for years and today we are finally answering your burning questions... well... some of them...
We'll share how to move abroad, raise kids abroad and what brought us back to the US after 12 years.
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I just teared up when Jack looked at you and said "you're still the same person that took my breath away". What you have is pure gold...everything else is just tinsel.
Omg yes that was beautiful
I’m not necessarily a person who believes in “soul mates,” but you two are the closest thing I’ve ever seen to soul mates. I love your story.
Ashley McDonald 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
I don’t know them but they are my favorite couple. I love how they love one another.
Yes!!!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
This video literally gave me goosebumps....I'm so thankful I found your channel,I've learned so much already and look forward to your journey ahead...
@@kellyvanschyndel5810 Agreed. I stumbled across this the other day-- totally enjoying this wonderful family experience and knowledge.
The way Jack loves you is just soo amazing!!! He looks at you like you are the breath he needs to survive 🥰🥰🥰🥰
Yes 😍
And you always want to appreciate a man like Jack, because they are one in a million.
Love hearing your back story. Need a part 2!!
Yes he seems very dependent.
I adore you two!! Your energy, humor, and sincereness come shining through. When Jack said "And that's the day she was sentenced." I cried with laughter. Binge watching your videos like my life depends on it! Loved hearing your story, thank you for sharing.
You’re so welcome Kristie!
When you're 12 weeks pregnant and hormonal and you run across an amazing gal, with a amazing family and then they share their family's story. Long story longer I just laughed, cried, almost wet my pants and cried again. Thanks for sharing 💜 from TX.
Would love to hear about how you guys shifted from non-profit work to interior design and marketing
As someone who has had their fair share of overseas living... (80 countries and counting) over a 25-year period, your video brought back many memories for me as a foreigner, living in a foreign land. I'm home now and very settled. I literally unpacked my boxes for the last time 2 years ago 😎and living in one place is definitely still a novel idea! My home country was a foreign land to me. But living in cosmopolitan London is akin to living overseas anyway. I'm definitely still enjoying getting to know the country of my birth again 🙏 but just a little piece of me resides everywhere that I have resided and I like to think it will always be that way
What did I learn?...love and passion clearly makes you more attractive as you age. 💕
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I can't even describe how inspirational this video and your story is to me. Thank you for sparking something inside of me. In midst of this pandemic, I feel my dreams are restricted. But seeing how motivated you guys are is a shining light on a hill. Thank you so much - you guys do more than you know.
Yes. I feel the same way too. My live felt so full then I started to “live” and enjoy and then the pandemic came along and it’s become all uncertain again. But this story has charged me up to keep dreaming and visualising to live the life I want!
Hmmmmm.....you have the perfect cover for assasins! We love you even though you are trained killers with impeccable taste. I think air b n b is a great idea! I would also like to see you design wallpaper or bedding..etc!
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😂 😂 😂 except I cant even kill an 🐜 😂
Yes a. Home decor line!
The former elderly owner (90’s) of our Florida cottage bought a mobile home for his grandson (60’s) so he could care for him and the acreage. We may put a barn there one day, but right now it is an Airbnb. The income (meager due to covid) is to help us renovate here. The best thing is all the people we meet from so many places! Even US regions bring differences. It is an adventure!
Too too funny! 🤣🤣🤣
This is an amazing, incredibly inspiring life journey. What a beautiful way to raise kids and teach them about the world. Finally your love story, this bond the two of you have is just a pleasure to observe.
Wishing you lots of new adventures!
A warm greeting to you from a subscriber in Denmark! So interesting to hear what your point of view of Denmark is - and I am very happy to hear that all you had a great time living here 👍🏼🇩🇰😁
I’ve been to Denmark 2x and had worked for a Danish company for 20 years. I love the Danish culture and their sense of humor is so dry and very funny! The people are practical, intelligent and self sufficient. Love hugge (sp) and love to say SKOLL!!
This made me cry, it was so beautiful. Hope that some day Europe will let Americans come back.
They can’t get rid of us forever!!
Oh my goodness you are an amazing couple. Your adventurous get up and go is admirable. I’d live to see more vids on living in Morocco, Spain, Denmark. How did you adapt moving from warm climate to cold climate. Your experiences living abroad. How were you and your family received. Love you all. Tfs
They better, our family lives in Belgium.
I love your family as well
Given the fact that most americans outright refusing to wear mask in this time of pandemic, Im glad that my country ( Japan ) is still banning travelers from the US.
As a world traveler myself, I found this fascinating. I would love to here more about how your travels influenced your design style. Like a Moroccan inspired video, danish modern etc
The fussel kids be like: what do you mean you only speak English ?!!?!! Then curse in Arabic then apologize in danish ❤️❤️😂😂😂
Cannot love this video enough!!! And the personal style of you two have incredibly transformed and become so chic after living abroad for so many years!
As a couple that has lived a lot like this between several countries with 3 kids and can pat ourselves on the back, kudos, well done you guys!!!
YES!! Do a video on your time in Copenhagen!
This is so beautiful! Love how you laugh together.
I love this! Thank you for including us. And Keep dreaming BIG!
Your " condensed" story is amazing!!
My eyes and ears are glued to your pictures and memories. Yes!! I am going along on UA-cam with you on your journey!!
I would like to know more about the work you did over seas and how it transitioned into real estate and design.I can guess the inspiration you saw crafted your aesthetic but did you study design or was it a school of experience or both? Sorry if I missed the video on the answer to this question if it already exist 😊
You two are so cute! Love your story!
My parents are from Turkey and came to Germany end of the 60ies/beginning of the 70ies and stayed. So I grew up bilingual and learned english, french and spanish in school. I love learning new languages and visiting new countries.
Thank you so much for sharing some of your story. You both are such an inspiration!
So love this story - happy to go along for the ride with you!! ;-)
I love this! You are so inspiring and I love seeing happy long term relationships ❤️
I’ve been following you since before you moved to Denmark. Loved it! I especially love the insights on different cultural experiences, and the aesthetics that you’ve incorporated. Would live to hear more about what you’ve learned :-)
That was awesome. Thank you guys.
Oh my it was so great to hear more of your family’s story!!! I cannot wait to follow along and see this next phase of your life!
I am learning that good interior design can be healing and life changing. You guys really inspire me with more than beautiful design; your joy is obvious and contagious, and it runs deep from all the things you have been through in your adventures. Thank you for sharing with us :)
This was honestly beautiful and so cool to hear about!
You two are adorable!!!😍 I discovered your chanel recently and just love everything about it! Especially the fact that you and Jack are so much a part of each others lives after all of those years! Wow!So many couples grow apart yet you two grew together...such an inspiration to myself and my husband of 14 years!The best is yet to be!!!😁❤Thanks for sharing your story.❤❤❤
You both are so inspiring! Can’t wait for more 🖤
Thank you for sharing a little bit of your heartwarming story! I look forward to the next chapters!
I am so emotional watching and hearing your beautiful backstory ! I've been dreaming to go travel to Morocco for YEARS now , and you both keep pushing me closer to go!! I also am so inspired by you Valentina. I've always been drawn to interior design, and at first it was just a hobby I enjoyed doing, putting my space together, creating something out of nothing. I think quarantine has got a lot of people reflecting on their careers, aspirations, or life as a whole. After working as a RN for a few years now, and although I do enjoy it, and it is so humbling caring for people in their most vulnerable state; I am not passionate about it. I think it's so important to find things you are passionate about, and love waking up to do every day. Anyway, I discovered your channel a few months back when Quarantine started back in March, and I look forward to your videos every week. Thank you for sharing your love for design and travel with the world !!
Oh I so love you guys! You have giving me the courage to sell our home and try somewhere different for awhile!
This was so fun to hear your story! You so uplifting ❤
This was so so cool and motivating, thanks for sharing!!
You two crack me up. But seriously, your relationship is awe inspiring. Loved hearing about your adventures and most of all I'd like to hear more about Denmark. It seemed to really make an impact on your lives and I'd like to know what was it about Denmark that really stood out. The architecture, the people, the way of life? A combination of a things?
Hope to hear more and thank you so much for making us feel like family.
You all are fearless! Love to hear more stories in 10-15 minute snippets. You are an adorable couple that God blessed with an awesome family. Love the banter between you the two of you. Can't wait to see what you do next.
Loved this video about your adventures and how it all started - thanks for sharing!
So exciting, thanks for sharing.❤️
Thoroughly enjoyed this video, I'm always so fascinated when I hear stories like this, wish I had been so daring in my youth to travel and live in other countries. I could listen to your experiences for hours, thanks for sharing.
Would love to hear more about the technical aspects and lessons learned from living abroad. Your adventurous spirits are contagious 😊
This was so interesting to watch! I love your story.
The is amazing. Thank you for sharing your story and it's so inspiring.
I love this video of your adventures abroad. Truly amazing. I’m still smiling. And Jack’s last comment of you still being the same person that takes his breath away was so sweet.
Such a cool backstory! Thank you for sharing it with us! Keep the videos of the two of you coming! Your incredible joy, chemistry and delightful repartee is irresistible! I hope that your big plans include Valentina designing furniture, home decor and furnishings!
I recently subscribed to your channel. Love your story and thank you for sharing it.
Thank you for taking us along. Blessings dear family.
What a wonderful story. I can relate so much to it with your kids. My father had the same adventurous mindset and took us for 4vyears to Algeria and we traveled all over Europe. It was life changing and I appreciate so much to have been exposed to it. I never learned Arabic but did study in a french school. What a wonderful story is yours!!
Thank you so much for your inspiration, optimism and enthusiasm during this time of restrictions. I lived in France, taught in China, lived in the Canadian Arctic because of this deep sense of adventure. When my daughter was 10, we spent a few months in South Africa (sabbatical from my teaching job in Canada), an adventure I believe has left a life-long impression on her. Thank you for reminding us that we will be able to travel again, to taste such amazing food, and see wonderful sights, and meet like-minded people. 'Love your approach to life.
Thanks for sharing your story. It was very interesting and shows your love of life and living it!
Great video! I would love to learn more about your time in Copenhagen. I’m fascinated by Scandinavian culture and their design aesthetic.
I can attest that moving to a foreign country with a young baby can be very isolating! My husband and I always knew we wanted to live abroad and got the chance a few years ago to live in South Korea but we had a two year old and a 5 month old baby when we moved there and it was literally the hardest thing I have ever done. But I miss it so much!! We are in the States now and I keep telling him it’s time to get back out there! Watching your story makes me feel even more so ❤️
This was spectacular, thank you for sharing
This is so beautiful! I love your story! You both inspire me!!
Loved this video. Love your story. Would love to hear about your experiences, culture shock etc in each country.
Love your plans. Makes me realize that empty nesters (my hubs and I) have a lot 8 life to live yet! Keep inspiring me.
Thank you for sharing your pics and story! how wonderful!!! 💕
What an incredible story - thank you for sharing!
What a beautiful life story and so much more ahead of you. Can’t wait to watch and share your future adventures.
This is such a lovely video. Thank you for sharing your life adventures with us. You should definitely do a video on your experience in Denmark.
Bravo..this was the best one yet. Thanks for sharing this with us 😊🥰🤗!
Beautiful! Thank you for sharing your story. I wish you and your family many more happy adventures.
What a exciting life you have had, your children are very lucky 🌸
Loved hearing your story and am intrigued by your new dreams. You are clearly really living life and enjoying the journey. I think you might be my new spirit animals. 😊
Love hearing your story!! You guys are the best ❤️
I LOVED this Video, thank you for sharing this with us.
Beautiful Life ✨The education of raising your family abroad is a gift that lasts a lifetime; not to mention the many ppl you’ve helped with unconditional Love ❤️ I lived in the Caribbean for 3 years and as well helped with domestic water projects to improve their quality of life. So impressed with your dedication to family, embracing various cultures and truly Living your Best Life! I’m left with wanting More, Plz 🤩 This is an international documentary is the works. Come on Producers, where are you?!! LoveZ to my favourite Family ❤️💫
I really enjoyed hearing about your adventures. It was interesting to hear how you wound up at the places you lived in! Thank you for the inspiration and for sharing your story.
I love your videos but this was very special!!! From Mexico!
I remember everything so well as I started following you when you started social media. Such a ride and I can so relate! You are an inspiration for so many!
You guys are awesome!!! Love your story!!!
You guys are so inspiring! I just recently found your channel. I think what you are doing is awesome. I would love to visit Denmark with you now.
Thank you for sharing your story with us. You made the comment you wanted to change the world. I just wanted to say thank you for changing my mine.
Thanks for your sincerity!
Thank you for sharing your amazing life story !
“My glasses 🤓 are fogging up”.
You’re killing me!!😂😂😂😂😂😂❤️🔥
Love the video today. Thank you for opening up your hearts and sharing your story with us. I would love to hear more about Scandinavian design and how it felt to live in that world.
What a wonderful video, thank you for sharing all of this with us; I can't wait to see what's next for you guys!
Wow, your story and work is so amazing and motivational. Thank you for sharing.
I’m a new follower. I found your channel just yesterday and have been binge watching your videos. I love your story and you two are adorable.
Edit: I just rewatched this and would love to hear more about your time in Copenhagen and what you learned while living there and what creative lessons you brought with you when you moved back to the U.S.
A & J, listening to your experiences brought back so many wonderful memories for me and my husband. We lived in London for eight years, which afforded us the opportunity to travel all over the world. Morocco is one of our fav places. Talk about waking up the senses! And, the food! We spent three weeks in Zambia and Capetown and loved the people, the wine country, and the animals! Norway we loved and have always wanted to return - some of the most beautiful scenery in the world. A little bit in Sweden and Denmark but not much, unfortunately. Not to mention France (Provence our fav area) and Italy (Tuscany). Greece - Santorini! We’ve been to China a couple of times, Japan, Singapore several times and Australia a couple of times. My first passion is travel and hope to continue until I can’t breathe anymore. We live in Arizona now, which will be our forever home, but as soon as this virus is behind us off we go! We are scheduled to do a cruise next May, crossing fingers, through the British Isles ending up in Iceland. We hope to do the Holy Land some time in the future. We were to go last March but the virus cancelled everything. I can’t wait to see you where you go next or what your next plans are! Once your last two kids go away to college the sky will be the limit. Once our three kids left home and the dog died (😟) we were free to do our thing. Your spirit and love for each other will carry you far! Mandy from Tucson ❤️🌵
Sounds like great adventures ahead! Fun and inspirational video :)
YES!! I want to hear it ALL!!! 😊
GREAT video!!
I cried watching this. Such a beautiful story!
AMAZING, JUST AMAZING...I can not even imagine, such bravery, this is such a great story... this is the best thing you could ever do, this video.. shows such a incrediable value you both have for life...love❤
So amazing to hear your story, thanks!
Im binge watching all of your videos like this is netflix 😂 This was wonderful, loved loved loved it! Seeing the pictures from all of those places was so lovely! Love from London
Why am I feeling so happy to be so excited about the anticipation of what the future brings for you two!??? ❤️ Positively adore you two!
Whatever the future brings,I'm happy to be able to virtually enjoy it with you guys🤗 y'all are hilarious btw😆
You two are the epitome of a match made in forever! Love ❤️ your incredible story. Can’t wait to journey with y’all💕😊
Meant to be. Love your story! Thank you for sharing!
You two are inspirational. Thank you for sharing.
I loved hearing more about your times living overseas. I’m living in Germany (from Australia). What was originally going to be a 1 year stay has turned into almost 5 years (so far) plus two kids along the way. You guys are such an inspiration - no one else I know has lived overseas so I love hearing stories and insight from people who have. I’m so glad I found your channel a couple of months ago. I’m currently on my second maternity leave and trying to make our apartment more of a place I love being in. I’ve been binge-watching a lot of your older videos! I would love to see a detailed video on your time in Denmark.
Virtually everyone I know has lived and worked overseas. You need to have deeper conversations with the people around you.
Hey Jack and Valentina, it’s only been 3weeks and you guys have become my new family!! Watching this video was beautiful and emotional all at the same time! Thank you for sharing your back story! Loved it!
Enjoyed your story very much. Interesting, excited to hear more one day.
Thanks so much for sharing, a really lovely story
We lived as expats in several countries as well, and it was the most memorable and amazing part of our lives
@@TutsiJagger 💙💛😍💙❤💚
Fun hearing your back-story. Inspired and excited for you. Watched this video at the perfect time, as I prepare to enter a new phase of my life with my teen heading off to higher education in preparation to become a documentary film producer & language specialist. Creativity & adventure is the name of the game. Thanks for sharing.
I love your story! I became a subscriber a few months ago. Your backstory has answered so many questions. Love you guys🥰
What a sweet video!!!
Love seeing old pics.
Oh WOW! Just wow! My admiration for the two of you just multiplied by the thousands. What an amazing love story, and life journey that I wish continues for many, many more years! Multilingual children too! 🙏🏻🥂🍷❤️