She also should have done more research of california housing, food tax, gas and travel expenses. Sure she is on a program but choosing a expensive and very large city is not a good plan.
Why is no one realizing that she came from Ukraine on a special visa program? Ie: she's a refugee and likely does not have a lot of resources or choice in where she is settled.
@@lane6866 I made this point in response to another comment, but it appears to have been deleted. This is part of a federal program. I’m sorry, but they’re not going to settle someone from abroad anywhere but a decent sized city. Doing otherwise makes no sense logistically. Small towns and cities don’t have the infrastructure, especially public transportation, that immigrants and tourists typically need.
@@LiveFreeOrDieDH But we have no way of knowing if the particular program she came with gave her a choice or information to make an informed choice. I know that if I had to refugee to Eastern Europe, I'd not have a ton of knowledge as to which cities would be the best choice for me.
The mistake a lot of visitors make when they come to the USA is that they think the one place that they visit is completely representative of the entire country. There are definitely connecting threads among all places in the country, but there are so many differences as well from place to place. Among the states, the ones in the Western USA are less likely to have AC because it's not as humid. As you move east in the country, AC becomes much, much, more ubiquitous as the climate becomes more humid.
Yes, I have always lived on the West Coast and lots of homes either do not have AC or do not use it because it’s very expensive and just unnecessary outside of a few days of the year. Newer homes are generally built with it unless you are custom building the home yourself and want to save the expense, but even then it often goes unused. The same is true for heating in California, it’s just SO much cheaper to use a space heater or fan when you need it or change your clothes than pay to have the whole house’s temperature changed when the temperature is generally very mild and humidity is not a concern.
Yes, that's an excellent point. I don't know about L.A. but S.F. is pretty mild all year round, so AC is probably not a full necessity. But here in the Midwest, it gets damn humid around all these rivers and lakes.
@@Kimmie9553 I have lived in Oregon for the last 40 years, where are climate is indeed usually very mild. Because I'm a disabled senior trying to survive on disability income, I usually keep my thermostats set at 62° in the winter. When we had a really severe ice storm several winters ago, and power was out for several weeks for some people, including a lot of my family, I got by fine with my stash of supplies, including extra blankets, flashlights with extra batteries, a canned heat stove, cans of generic Dollar Tree Sterno, and candles. I kept my bedroom door closed, and heated my room with a space heater I rigged up from small candles, a copper pot, and an overturned clay pot. I was glad I'd watched how-to videos on UA-cam well in advance None of the 5 houses and apartments I've lived in here have had air conditioning, because our summer weather used to be so mild, but that's been changing. The highest temperature ever recorded here was 105°, about 20 years ago, which was definitely an outlier, We've been having hotter and hotter summers. The worst was 3 or 4 years ago, when a massive heat wave hit the Pacific Northwest, and parked over US for several days. We had 3 days of 115 - 117°F. I was incredibly thankful for the window AC I'd installed in my bedroom, the outdoor screens I'd put up to shield my biggest west facing window, and the shade cloth I'd installed which saved my little garden. The landscaping plants on the west side of the apartments all ended up scorched on their west side. Over 100 people died in Oregon during those days, more died in Washington. All together with western Canada, over 1,000 people died from heat during that heat wave. I'd say that AC has become necessary here, even if it isn't needed often. I know that without my window AC, I would have been joining the throngs in the ER with great exhaustion or heat stroke.
Idaho here, from about mid-late June up to the end of August we stay pretty steadily between 100-110*. Winters into the -10 to - 40* range for lows too! Climates in the US are insane and definitely misunderstood to foreigners, especially the extremes we get lol
I live in Colorado and since we have very low humidity a lot older houses come with swamp/evaporative coolers. They are much cheaper to run than a typical household AC system. I also have a window AC unit in my bedroom because I get hot easily.
She is in one of the most expensive places in America. If she had more money she could stay in a nicer place with newer appliances, etc. if she was in other parts of the country her money would go further. Also she is comparing two totally different cultures. America for the most part is a car culture not pedestrian.
@@darla896 while california is very expensive on almost everything, their produce is generally super cheap. california is one of the largest food producing states in the country. theres typically no shortage of cheap local produce. but that might require going to a farmers market as opposed to a supermarket.
@@jishani1 thanks, I wasn’t quite sure. I was only in various parts of Southern California once. While I know things like homes are vastly more expensive, I didn’t notice many other items or services being much more expensive, if at all, than my state.
Malibu is so resident friendly and beautiful but chilly. It's located on the Pacific coast, lined with beautiful beaches and at one time, smaller old iconic beach houses long since torn down for the new beach mega homes, which are mere weekend getaway (2nd, 3rd) homes.
Being a first generation American I was raised to love and respect this country and my wife is not a native American she is a Mexican national she was a permanent resident from 2005 until she became a US citizen in 2022 her love and respect for th USA is a great joy to witness I don't think I know anyone in my life that doesn't love this great country How could you not😮
My husband was also from Mexico. Because I had to take a work trip to DC shortly after our wedding. we went together and made it our honeymoon. His absolutely delight at visiting the White House, the Lincoln Memorial, etc. was absolutely heart warming. He shot rolls and rolls of film that trip. We got there a day or so before my confidence started, so I had time to take him through the White House tour, and show him how to get around on the Metro (subway system). It was a far cry from the abject poverty in the very small town where he'd come from, where there was no electricity, running water, or sewer system. He had a deep appreciation for the US.
I love how someone like her comes to the USA, visits a very narrow area, and is suddenly an expert on life in a nation as large as the United States. I have lived in the US since the 1950s, I have visited all 50 states, and I could not pretend to tell people what this land and culture are all about.
8:04 Andre, it sounds like she is staying in the cheapest Airbnb slum she can find... I've never even heard of a place in the USA without air conditioning. Even the poorest people have air conditioning... They usually don't turn it on if they're too poor because they don't want to waste the power, but it came in the apartment I live in South Florida and it would be literally impossible to sell anything without air conditioning. No one would even entertain it for a 1 minute
I grew up in South Carolina where I think AC is a must, but there were a lot of extremely poor people in dilapidated old houses who didn’t have AC. If they weren’t working they would sit outside all day. I felt really sorry for them. Now I’m in Colorado and a lot of older houses in Denver don’t have AC because it wasn’t needed when they were built. Also, no one has AC in the mountains, but they do have some hot days now and then.
That is a clear statement; however, going CalState L.A., at night Malibu was a fun place to go party, do mushrooms...NO 'class' stuff involved.--it DOES close at 10:00 PM! So, just another beach area. (shrug). 🥳
Speed Queen is the brand our appliance guy told us to get next to hold up to the hard water problem that keeps destroying our washing machines. That machine she was using will survive a nuclear blast. 😆
I hooked up my Mom's SpeedQueen. It is super fast and does a fantastic job cleaning clothes. Unfortunately, it's in a pantry area right next to her kitchen and is really noisy. I guess just be careful which model you choose, or hide it in the basement if you don't mind lugging laundry everywhere.😃
I got a GE washer and dryer about 20 years ago and just had to replace the washer last year. The dryer is still going strong. **knocks wood** I’ve been told by appliance technicians to stay away from Samsung and LG because they always break.
@@Julieroo28 if you have a newer washer and dryer with a lot of electronics, I highly recommend having an electrician install a whole home surge protection device in your main electrical panel. Will greatly increase the lifespan of you appliances.
If she didn't plan on having a car, California was NOT the place to move, lol! She would've done better in Chicago or almost any other big city. LA is known to be based around driving and not walking friendly. Also, it's crazy expensive (only topped by NYC I believe).
Andre, here is a fun fact regarding Americans of Portuguese decent. The states with the largest Portuguese heritage are California with 300,000, Massachusetts with 265,000, Hawaii with 91,000 and Rhode Island with 83,000. Rhode Island's population is only 1,100,000 and 8% of it is of Portuguese descent. That is the largest % of any state. The region of New England (Connecticut, Rhode Island, & Massachusetts) had some of the largest migration of Portuguese settlers.
YES! As an American, I am reminded every day how many of my fellow Americans do not appreciate what we have. I have been fortunate to have traveled and I believe that is why I appreciate so much what I have had. I am very Thankful! 🙏♌️🇺🇸
Los Angeles is expensive. If you are from another country, you need to have funds to survive in a big city in the USA. It's better to live in a small town if you are new to the country.
It’s not expensive in most mid-sized cities. Actually cheaper than renting in the suburbs. It’s only in the most populated places, but even then, there are exceptions. Chicago, for example, is relatively affordable, whereas New York and Los Angeles are ridiculously expensive.
Part of why i love your channel is cause it does remind me to be thankful for what i have and not take things for granted. There were a lot of things i just considered boring normal everyday stuff that I’ve since learned are a blessing to be aware of. Even something as simple as it being a given that we have screens on our windows ive learned to appreciate more.
She picked one of the most expensive places to live in the U.S. I am in East coast Near Charlotte North Carolina. Laundry here is $3.25 for a normal load; a larger washer is $5.50. she is most likely living in a house built in the 1950's, so there was no A.C. back them. Electronics have gotten a lot cheaper. I bought a 50" / 127 cm TV 4k 2 years ago $350.00 8 years before that a 37" TV HD 1080P for same price.
The WORD she might've been looking for, when speaking of 'certain' that haven't changed? THIS is what happens when it ALL works still, is called: STABILITY! Many Eastern Europeans have had difficulty KNOWING stability...😊
She's from Ukraine... They are a war-torn country. I don't understand how she can brag and compare her bombed out country to any state in the US!? Of course, the US taxpayers are funding her free laundry, AC, food, and clothing in Ukraine!!!
@@OkiePeg411 Hey, Okie...I just believe it IS hard to truly understand how the 'sadder'half lives... I got stationed in In Oklahoma after having a 'middle class' life in San Diego...seemed VERY third world...NOT an insult, but WOW! A young man with the name, Harjo ?... WOW, I couldn't believe I came from that! 'Walk a mile in my moccasins ' ...know what I mean? 🤔
@@OkiePeg411 That's just a ridiculous statement. The US isn't providing any of those things for Ukrainians. Newly all of our aid to them has been in the form of military equipment, much of which has been gathering dust for decades, as the US military is currently using much more advanced equipment.
@@boardcertifiable I have multiple neighbors on multiple streets still getting them delivered. Car comes VERY early in the morning and tosses them onto the driveways. I actually like it. :) Reminds me of the paperboys I watched growing up. :)
@@boardcertifiable i delivered news papers here and there in college. like 90% of news papers were delivered to businesses. you'd get the odd residence here and there but it was generally just so places like gas stations and doctors offices could have them around.
@WonderMonkey-xp3xk we can all read. some of us prefer to do so without the cheapest available ink in the world bleeding through the paper and into our skin.
André, don't tell your wife that coming to America will top the day you met her, or the day you married her. But, good to know your son comes first. 😂 And, you are correct. Many Americans don't realize how lucky they are. I think that is why your channel is growing. We like seeing the US through your eyes.
I liked the combination of those lovely Meditteranean and subtropical plants and the guess of "Maine." None of those plants would survive a Maine winter! Half of them would probably be dead by the end of October.
So right. I'm from Maine and when I travel around the US and people ask where I'm from I answer "Maine.". Many get this odd look on their faces, pause for a moment (clearly thinking), and then ask "Is that part of Canada?". I kid you not. Not the most well known state. Although being part of Canada is not far off considering most of the state is bordered with Canada and there is definitely French Canadian culture here. Oh and don't expect to see those plants behind her up here - you won't find any.
Pittsburgh's great! Besides the sports teams, there's a large cultural district in & around the city. Make sure you check out the different food festivals throughout the warmer seasons. If you like biking, the Great Allegheny Passage goes the whole way to Washington, DC.
Yeah, California is going to be way too expensive for her most Ukrainians that I know have come to Minnesota and places like that that are smaller and less expensive
If the 30-day Rail Pass doesn't tickle Europeans, there is nothing wrong with renting a RV and camp anywhere in the USA if you enjoy camping... The Cascades, the Sierra Nevadas, Rockies, Florida, Maine, the Smokies, or a campsite on the Great Lakes in the Midwest... Pick one or two close ones, and come several times...
Most Californians and homes in California (outside of the desert) do not have or use AC. It’s very expensive and generally unnecessary because it does not get humid and there are only a handful of days a year that get hot enough to really need it. She’s staying at a cheap Air BnB in LA so it’s likely they either do not have AC or guests are not allowed to use it.
LOL-I have lived in California for 67 years.The only homes I have been in that don't have AC are down by the beach. The rest VERY MUCH have AC. I have lived in LA, San Diego, and Riverside. You can't live in CA without it unless your by the beach.@@Kimmie9553
Unless your talking about northern CA that's not true. You would have to live at the beach in Southern CA to not have AC even then.Anything inland you NEED AC.@@Kimmie9553
@Kimmie9553 you're kidding right? Everyone has some sort of fan or AC in their house. (I live in CA) even my broke cousin has an ac unit that they got from KMart before that store went bankrupt. I don't know anyone who doesn't have some sort of machine that can be used to cool off in the heat.
@@Bess9779I think you have some misconceptions about coastal SoCal! It’s famous for being in the 60s or 70s F year round and it is never humid - there really isn’t a need for AC. We are known for lots of sun and very mild weather, we are not known for heat. Lots of homes do not even have AC and those that do rarely use it because it is so incredibly expensive. This has only gotten more true with the cost of living crisis.
Most homes in SoCal (outside of the desert) do not have or use AC. She’s in a cheap Air BnB and is using a coin operated washer - it would be more surprising if it had AC and she was allowed to use it!
You don’t need AC on the coast. It’s like 80 max in the summer with ocean breeze and cool at night. Inland can be up to 20 degrees warmer in the valley or near the forest like Pasadena where I live. Most have AC there.
I think she doesn't know how to use the air conditioner. I don't think she was ready to go to a big city. She should have gone to a smaller city. She has fantasy expectations. You're so right with your observation. She should have come to the Midwest which is less expensive to live. Laundry in my apartment complex is just 5 quarters (a dollar &25 cents). We have public transportation due to the major international university we have here. Our city is accustomed to supporting international peoples. We're 45 minutes from huge metropolitan city for great shopping, amusement park, stadiums, theatres, concerts, etc.. We have buses that connect us there during the day. But, it's best to have your own car anywhere in the U.S. That gives you total independence... "freedom". That's what Americans are all about in all aspects of our lives. Like many Americans, I like living in the inner states, and vacationing in the coastal cities.
This girl doesn't have a clue. She comes to Southern California and expects anything to be cheap price??? You need a LOT of money to do anything here - do your research and save up for this trip! Or you can live like a homeless person and get it all for free - take your pick. EVERY opportunity is here, but your have to work for it and pay for it.
The USA has every type of living situation you want. I can live in the country with no neighbors, in a suburb, or big city. I can live in a place I can walk everywhere, some where I can drive everywhere, or both. I can live where its , cold, hot, mixed or desert. We have every kind of climate, every kind housing, every kind of situation you could want. It all depends on where you live. It's available somewhere in the US.
@@Julieroo28 it’s not clear why she ended up in California. Wish she had explained that. I agree California isn’t even on my short list of places to live. It is beautiful but…..
@@Julieroo28 I’ve visited there and it is wonderful. But live there? No thanks. I’m in Florida and have no problem with hurricanes but to have the ground shake my teeth loose without warning no thanks. Have a great weekend
YES, Andre, I agree with you that many of us here in America do not appreciate our blessings....and we are very blessed! ❤ By the way, Andre, I went to your channel description the other day and what did I find? I found pics of the SWEETEST looking baby boy and his daddy! You have a beautiful son!! Congratulations. I am so happy for you! ❤👶❤️
@@GentleRain21I’m sorry, but this isn’t remotely true. As a member of one of those generations, who knows hundreds of people from my generation, and the one after us. This is just alarmist boomer stuff. Our education was almost exactly the same as yours, and my parents (also boomers). The only difference is that we got Native American history, ancient history, world religions, and physics as well. Lots of advanced placement courses, as well, offered in conjunction with local universities. Civics was still a subject taught when I went to school, though I have heard that’s gone by the wayside in some areas.
Public laundry’s cost that most places in the US. The majority of people have their own washer and dryer. So going to the laundry mat is not as common as it used to be.
Should not have gone to California if she wanted/needed inexpensive. A friend living in CA (can’t remember which city) recently posted that her gas was over $7 per gallon. Where I live it’s between $3 and $3.40 per gallon. Laundromats are not going to have the latest technology. Their machines are for commercial use. California also has drought problems, so water can be expensive, too. Even a big city in any other state would probably be less expensive (except New York). I sort of get the impression that Europe and countries such as Ukraine, have a mixture of very modern and very old. In the US, we have access to very modern things, but not necessarily the money to pay for it. The washing machine I have now is very basic, and as far as I know, is a 2008 model (that’s when my house was built) and the machine was here when I moved in-I gave my fancier machine to my daughter when I moved because she didn’t have one at all and couldn’t afford it. Also, plenty of Americans grew up poor and are still used to making things last.
Looks like she's staying in a pretty "low income" apartment building with very old coin operated laundry equipment. Most people have their own washer/dryer. I guess she didn't find the HVAC controls for the apartment. Yes beetroot and cabbage are expensive in LA. They don't grow there, and they aren't typically used in US cooking. But I can promise you avocados are much cheaper than in Ukraine. The tax on petrol in Portugal is $3 per gallon. She's going to have a hard time getting around in LA if she doesn't drive.
"A lot of Americans are not thankful enough for the country they have" - Sadly 100% true. I think that's very much tied to them creating problems in their minds as they enjoy a life of etitlement. It's very refreshing to watch your videos and see your excitement as you have a glimpse into an American way of life. Also, Portugal is on my bucket list!
I had Ukrainian English students who just arrived in the US-California. They weren’t surprised by many things. Kiev they said was very similar. I think it depends on the environment people live in and how much traveling they’ve done and how open they are to exploring and having new experiences. One of them got married here BTW. Also, having lived in California and New York you can skip California the first trip. Most of the best things about California are under the radar. Not so obvious. Sometimes the old washing machines are better because the new ones “manage” the water. So the old ones use more water per load and are simpler to use. Sometimes old and ugly is better than new and beautiful.
Andre, I love your channel. I love when you mention how much you love your son. I hope you get to visit America and that you love it. Sadly, I think there are definitely some places, particularly bigger cities, that I would avoid these days. Stay awesome!
We have news papers, but most of us no longer get our news from a newspaper. I’ve never stayed in an AirB&B that you had to pay to do your laundry. California is an expensive state to live. Compared to Texas where I live, gas in California is super expensive.
Her problem has s she went to Los Angeles. There are many old areas that have not updated anything. I once stayed in a hotel, that was not cheap, but was in Beverly Hills, and had an old hot water pipe running through the closet, no AC, and I declare, no fresh air since 1935. I hope someone can connect her to a better place. But, please, do not judge California based on what you see on TV. They always base things in L.A. or San Francisco, and we are so much more than that.
It depends on where in the country you live. I live in the Pacific Northwest and AC is not standard for houses or apartments. We only have 2-3 warm/ hot months out of the year so air conditioning is an individual upgrade that is usually paid for by the homeowner.
I've always thought that if someone wants to get a more realistic view of the U.S., they should get on I80 in the Chicago area and just head west. Drive for several days and just see how different the country is as you go.
Her problem is she's in an older/not so nice part of the city. For what she's paying to stay in this lesser part of town in a California city, she could be in a beautiful part of town in many other cities/states.
Isn't the sunflower the National flower of Ukraine and one of their biggest exports? I wonder why its so cheap there. lol That's like us complaining that corn oil is expensive in another country.
In the US you have to SHOP. I don't know where basic cooking oil is $10 but I do know where it's a lot less. When I want it I go there. I don't understand her issues about neighbors close by--Ukraine appears full of large apartment buildings (the ones the Russians haven't destroyed). As for A/C, it's not so common in coastal California because you don't need it: I heard a neighbor complainng about a coming heat wave in San Francisco and I asked her how hot it was going to get and she said "low 70s". Things may be different in southern CA away from the coast so I don't know where this woman is staying. If her Air BnB is inexpensive, that may explain why no A/C.
Malibu is a City, a Car, a Drink, a Land Feature. “Then the chilly winds blew down upon the desert through the canyons of the coast to the Malibu.” Between 2 mountains or the Topanga Canyons & Santa Monica Mountains!
Germans like Naples Florida the beach is nice you might even find a Megalodon tooth ( Prehistoric Shark ) if you look for sure you will get plenty of shells.
She must be staying in a very crappy place, because any half-decent hotel should have AC. And any real house (as opposed to an apartment, or a hotel room) will have its own washer.
She says she’s in an Air BnB. Most homes in coastal California, such as LA where she is, do not have AC as it is unnecessary outside of a handful of days per year and is insanely expensive to run.
you can still get a news paper from a shop but they're nowhere near as common as they used to be. typically businesses will get them delivered but only people that prefer physical news papers bother getting them delivered. basically all the large news papers are 99% online while some may still have physical releases.
Yep electronics are very cheap here... gas no so much. Food depends what you eat, you can get a whole chicken for less than $5 in Costco or Sam's Club or you can pay $15 for a small egg sandwidch. But it's around $27 per person on average if you go to restaurants. And yes California is huge, not having a car is like not having legs. But if you drive everyday, everything seems close, everything is 30 to 40 min away top. Despite everything going on in California (politics and taxes) it's still a very nice place to live, it's dry and warm has everything first world has to offer and the income here is pretty high also.
You are absolutely on point when you said, I wonder if you will have a better experience going somewhere in the US that is not a big city (New York, LA etc.). If you want to go to a big city expect much higher prices, higher taxes, congestion etc. Much better experience going to National Parks.
If you like Maine, you'll love the Upper Peninsula of Michigan... Fresh water capitol of the world, a few hundred waterfalls, and Lake Superior which has 11% of all of the fresh water in the world...
She is complaining about having to pay for washing her clothes lol. A lot of apartments have heat and water utilities included with the price of rent so they charge extra for using on-site washing machines because they use a lot of water. The USA is not like any other country sure we have some of the same things but most of those that she recognizes from Ukraine started in the states and spread worldwide.
The washing machine looks like it's a coin-operated unit in an apartment building, which are shared by all the occupants. Those are usually very plain and utilitarian. The machines in "laundromats" are a little better, and can launder bigger loads of laundry. If you're in an apartment building with coin-operated laundry, a good source of quarters is any bank (a roll of 40 quarters = $10). Some larger/fancier apartments will have washing machines in the apartment, and those are usually a bit fancier and they're free, whether that apartment is owned by the tenant or a landlord. Townhomes and single family homes usually have their own washing machines, which are also free.
She is in LA, which. Is one o the most expensive places to be in the US. USA is so big that her impression is only limited to LA and is not representative of the rest of USA. Some items are more expensive in certain places but not much so in other places/states. Some items are more expensive at certain times of year.
That “helicopter” fan we call a ceiling fan. She went to one of the most expensive cities in the USA, and tried to live on a small amount. I have noticed that most of these show how upper middle-class or upper class Americans live. No one has really showed how the lower middle class or the poorest Americans live. I imagine it was a shock to her
If you come to Idaho, We are small cities without the big city problems. We are very independent here and have access to some of the most beautiful outdoor experiences. People come from around the country to fish and hunt here and enjoy the clean air and mountains. If you come to the U.S and come to my town you can stay at my home and I would show you a great experience. You would be a very welcome guest. I enjoy your reactions and appreciate your humility. Our country has problems, each state has their own unique challenges but it is still a great country and best of all we are a free capitalist country. I am a free man, I was born one and will die one. Best Regards.
She’s from the Ukraine by the way. Every airport in the country was shut down and turned into temporary military bases as they fight Russia. The Kiev airport was badly damaged in one attack already. She had to find alternative ways to get out. She chose the Poland to Italy route which Poland is a neighbor but they don’t have a direct flight to the states so she went to Italy which does. There are a few refugees that have taken a similar route to the states. Mostly refugee Ukrainians have landed somewhere on the eastern seaboard of the US especially towards New York City as in Brooklyn, little Odessa is their haven. Little Odessa is mostly former iron curtain countries but they have made a life away from Russia. Very Central Europe feeling with the market there. It has restaurants that serve familiar food and they are welcomed. The language is also very familiar to them and they can easily find English classes for free.
I have travelled the world ( not every place in the world but to many places all around the world BUT I still like to travel here in America to places I have not yet been to. I love to travel
I would 100,000% agree with you. There is a large portion of people in this country who are not grateful for what they have who have no idea what it’s like outside of the United States and how bad things can actually be.
She's complaining about how "terrible" things are where she's living. She chose the most expensive state in the country to live in and can't afford it. No surprise! If she wanted everything to be cheap, she should have chosen to live in St. Louis, Mo., or Fargo, N.D.. We allowed you to visit our country. If you don't like it, go home. No problem.
If she wanted small town or small city living, she shouldn't have moved to a large city in one of the most expensive states in America
She also should have done more research of california housing, food tax, gas and travel expenses. Sure she is on a program but choosing a expensive and very large city is not a good plan.
Why is no one realizing that she came from Ukraine on a special visa program? Ie: she's a refugee and likely does not have a lot of resources or choice in where she is settled.
@@lane6866 I made this point in response to another comment, but it appears to have been deleted. This is part of a federal program. I’m sorry, but they’re not going to settle someone from abroad anywhere but a decent sized city. Doing otherwise makes no sense logistically. Small towns and cities don’t have the infrastructure, especially public transportation, that immigrants and tourists typically need.
There's a sizable Ukrainian immigrant community in Sacramento. It's still California so not as cheap as some places, but better than the LA area.
@@LiveFreeOrDieDH But we have no way of knowing if the particular program she came with gave her a choice or information to make an informed choice. I know that if I had to refugee to Eastern Europe, I'd not have a ton of knowledge as to which cities would be the best choice for me.
Its a commercial washing machine. They're quite a bit different than the ones you find in our homes
"should have gone to Maine"😂😂😂. He is not wrong. 😂😂😂
I was dying of laughter
The mistake a lot of visitors make when they come to the USA is that they think the one place that they visit is completely representative of the entire country. There are definitely connecting threads among all places in the country, but there are so many differences as well from place to place.
Among the states, the ones in the Western USA are less likely to have AC because it's not as humid. As you move east in the country, AC becomes much, much, more ubiquitous as the climate becomes more humid.
Yes, I have always lived on the West Coast and lots of homes either do not have AC or do not use it because it’s very expensive and just unnecessary outside of a few days of the year. Newer homes are generally built with it unless you are custom building the home yourself and want to save the expense, but even then it often goes unused. The same is true for heating in California, it’s just SO much cheaper to use a space heater or fan when you need it or change your clothes than pay to have the whole house’s temperature changed when the temperature is generally very mild and humidity is not a concern.
Yes, that's an excellent point. I don't know about L.A. but S.F. is pretty mild all year round, so AC is probably not a full necessity. But here in the Midwest, it gets damn humid around all these rivers and lakes.
@@Kimmie9553 I have lived in Oregon for the last 40 years, where are climate is indeed usually very mild. Because I'm a disabled senior trying to survive on disability income, I usually keep my thermostats set at 62° in the winter. When we had a really severe ice storm several winters ago, and power was out for several weeks for some people, including a lot of my family, I got by fine with my stash of supplies, including extra blankets, flashlights with extra batteries, a canned heat stove, cans of generic Dollar Tree Sterno, and candles. I kept my bedroom door closed, and heated my room with a space heater I rigged up from small candles, a copper pot, and an overturned clay pot. I was glad I'd watched how-to videos on UA-cam well in advance
None of the 5 houses and apartments I've lived in here have had air conditioning, because our summer weather used to be so mild, but that's been changing. The highest temperature ever recorded here was 105°, about 20 years ago, which was definitely an outlier, We've been having hotter and hotter summers. The worst was 3 or 4 years ago, when a massive heat wave hit the Pacific Northwest, and parked over US for several days. We had 3 days of 115 - 117°F. I was incredibly thankful for the window AC I'd installed in my bedroom, the outdoor screens I'd put up to shield my biggest west facing window, and the shade cloth I'd installed which saved my little garden. The landscaping plants on the west side of the apartments all ended up scorched on their west side. Over 100 people died in Oregon during those days, more died in Washington. All together with western Canada, over 1,000 people died from heat during that heat wave. I'd say that AC has become necessary here, even if it isn't needed often. I know that without my window AC, I would have been joining the throngs in the ER with great exhaustion or heat stroke.
Idaho here, from about mid-late June up to the end of August we stay pretty steadily between 100-110*. Winters into the -10 to - 40* range for lows too! Climates in the US are insane and definitely misunderstood to foreigners, especially the extremes we get lol
I live in Colorado and since we have very low humidity a lot older houses come with swamp/evaporative coolers. They are much cheaper to run than a typical household AC system. I also have a window AC unit in my bedroom because I get hot easily.
Foreigners can't just come here and think one city is the entire country 😂😂😂😂. USA is sooo diverse it's it own world
she literally said that in the beginning
That area is not known for being a walking city. She should have gone to New York for that experience.
Exactly ! Most cities on the East Coast were laid out long before there were cars. Los Angeles was virtually CREATED by cars and for cars.
@@JIMBEARRI Very well put!😊
She's in one of the most expensive areas in the US, and one of the larger city environments, but it seems...not a great uh...neighborhood.
She is in one of the most expensive places in America. If she had more money she could stay in a nicer place with newer appliances, etc. if she was in other parts of the country her money would go further. Also she is comparing two totally different cultures. America for the most part is a car culture not pedestrian.
She was shopping for clothes, but complained about the price of cabbage. Seriously? How much is a head of cabbage in CA? $3 or is it more?
@@darla896 while california is very expensive on almost everything, their produce is generally super cheap. california is one of the largest food producing states in the country. theres typically no shortage of cheap local produce. but that might require going to a farmers market as opposed to a supermarket.
@@jishani1 thanks, I wasn’t quite sure. I was only in various parts of Southern California once. While I know things like homes are vastly more expensive, I didn’t notice many other items or services being much more expensive, if at all, than my state.
Malibu is a suburb of L.A. One of the places for the rich and famous
Malibu and Beverly Hills couple of the richest neighborhoods
Malibu is so resident friendly and beautiful but chilly. It's located on the Pacific coast, lined with beautiful beaches and at one time, smaller old iconic beach houses long since torn down for the new beach mega homes, which are mere weekend getaway (2nd, 3rd) homes.
Being a first generation American I was raised to love and respect this country and my wife is not a native American she is a Mexican national she was a permanent resident from 2005 until she became a US citizen in 2022 her love and respect for th USA is a great joy to witness I don't think I know anyone in my life that doesn't love this great country How could you not😮
My husband was also from Mexico. Because I had to take a work trip to DC shortly after our wedding. we went together and made it our honeymoon. His absolutely delight at visiting the White House, the Lincoln Memorial, etc. was absolutely heart warming. He shot rolls and rolls of film that trip. We got there a day or so before my confidence started, so I had time to take him through the White House tour, and show him how to get around on the Metro (subway system). It was a far cry from the abject poverty in the very small town where he'd come from, where there was no electricity, running water, or sewer system. He had a deep appreciation for the US.
we call native Americans privilege Mexicans😂 your wife is a native sir.
Thank you Andre. This country is a lot larger than just LA and New York.
Yep, as an American you couldn't pay to live in either of those two shithole cities.
Thank the Lord!!!
I love how someone like her comes to the USA, visits a very narrow area, and is suddenly an expert on life in a nation as large as the United States. I have lived in the US since the 1950s, I have visited all 50 states, and I could not pretend to tell people what this land and culture are all about.
Same. And I was born here 🤗
If you actually listened to her she's pretty much the first person that didn't do that.
At 1.58 she specifically says that the video is “just my first impressions, no judging the whole country.”
8:04 Andre, it sounds like she is staying in the cheapest Airbnb slum she can find... I've never even heard of a place in the USA without air conditioning. Even the poorest people have air conditioning... They usually don't turn it on if they're too poor because they don't want to waste the power, but it came in the apartment
I live in South Florida and it would be literally impossible to sell anything without air conditioning. No one would even entertain it for a 1 minute
I grew up in South Carolina where I think AC is a must, but there were a lot of extremely poor people in dilapidated old houses who didn’t have AC. If they weren’t working they would sit outside all day. I felt really sorry for them. Now I’m in Colorado and a lot of older houses in Denver don’t have AC because it wasn’t needed when they were built. Also, no one has AC in the mountains, but they do have some hot days now and then.
Malibu is a wealthy beach community popular with movie stars.
That is a clear statement; however, going CalState L.A., at night Malibu was a fun place to go party, do mushrooms...NO 'class' stuff involved.--it DOES close at 10:00 PM!
So, just another beach area. (shrug). 🥳
It's rare to see both bad planning, and bad execution. Her trip was doomed from the start
She seems to complain a lot!
“Should have gone to Maine” 😂. I don’t know why that made me laugh so hard the way you said it.
That washing machine looks like one designed for apartment complexes.
Yes ìt is.
Who on Earth told her to find a place in Malibu?
The American government. It’s part of a federal program.
people that have only seen depictions of america in movies.
That washing machine will probably outlast me.
Speed Queen is the brand our appliance guy told us to get next to hold up to the hard water problem that keeps destroying our washing machines. That machine she was using will survive a nuclear blast. 😆
I hooked up my Mom's SpeedQueen. It is super fast and does a fantastic job cleaning clothes. Unfortunately, it's in a pantry area right next to her kitchen and is really noisy. I guess just be careful which model you choose, or hide it in the basement if you don't mind lugging laundry everywhere.😃
@@chrissihr1031 i heard from others speed queen, i personally would avoid LG and possibly maytag now
I got a GE washer and dryer about 20 years ago and just had to replace the washer last year. The dryer is still going strong. **knocks wood** I’ve been told by appliance technicians to stay away from Samsung and LG because they always break.
@@Julieroo28 if you have a newer washer and dryer with a lot of electronics, I highly recommend having an electrician install a whole home surge protection device in your main electrical panel. Will greatly increase the lifespan of you appliances.
If she didn't plan on having a car, California was NOT the place to move, lol! She would've done better in Chicago or almost any other big city. LA is known to be based around driving and not walking friendly. Also, it's crazy expensive (only topped by NYC I believe).
$1000 is actually a pretty expensive TV. At Costco you can get a 75 inch 4K TV for $500, or a 65 inch one for $379
I got a 32 inch smart TV for $100 at Target. It suits me fine.
Andre, here is a fun fact regarding Americans of Portuguese decent. The states with the largest Portuguese heritage are California with 300,000, Massachusetts with 265,000, Hawaii with 91,000 and Rhode Island with 83,000. Rhode Island's population is only 1,100,000 and 8% of it is of Portuguese descent. That is the largest % of any state. The region of New England (Connecticut, Rhode Island, & Massachusetts) had some of the largest migration of Portuguese settlers.
That’s the problem with visitors in the US, they assume that what they experience in one part of the country, holds true for the rest of the nation.
YES! As an American, I am reminded every day how many of my fellow Americans do not appreciate what we have. I have been fortunate to have traveled and I believe that is why I appreciate so much what I have had. I am very Thankful! 🙏♌️🇺🇸
Los Angeles is expensive. If you are from another country, you need to have funds to survive in a big city in the USA. It's better to live in a small town if you are new to the country.
It’s not expensive in most mid-sized cities. Actually cheaper than renting in the suburbs. It’s only in the most populated places, but even then, there are exceptions. Chicago, for example, is relatively affordable, whereas New York and Los Angeles are ridiculously expensive.
Part of why i love your channel is cause it does remind me to be thankful for what i have and not take things for granted. There were a lot of things i just considered boring normal everyday stuff that I’ve since learned are a blessing to be aware of. Even something as simple as it being a given that we have screens on our windows ive learned to appreciate more.
What's the hell is she doing in Malibu?
I have become more grateful to the United States after watching reaction videos over the past few years ❤
Also when I was growing up we could get a jr license at 15 years old.
@@ScribbleScrabbless I got my license a year after I turned 15, although I'd already been driving for years by then.
@@ScribbleScrabbless I'd rather not live somewhere where I need a car to survive though.
I can admit that as well.
I got my license when I turned 15, but wasn’t allowed to drive at night until I turned 16.
She could have a large home with all her own appliances in the Midwest for what she is paying there.
Exactly. California would be near the bottom of the list of places to live on a budget. Hawaii might be more expensive.
Ukraine grows sunflowers, of course sunflower oil is cheaper.
Comparison would be the cost of avocados in Ukraine. 😉
She picked one of the most expensive places to live in the U.S. I am in East coast Near Charlotte North Carolina. Laundry here is $3.25 for a normal load; a larger washer is $5.50. she is most likely living in a house built in the 1950's, so there was no A.C. back them. Electronics have gotten a lot cheaper. I bought a 50" / 127 cm TV 4k 2 years ago $350.00 8 years before that a 37" TV HD 1080P for same price.
The WORD she might've been looking for, when speaking of 'certain' that haven't changed?
THIS is what happens when it ALL works still, is called:
STABILITY!
Many Eastern Europeans have had difficulty KNOWING stability...😊
She's from Ukraine... They are a war-torn country. I don't understand how she can brag and compare her bombed out country to any state in the US!? Of course, the US taxpayers are funding her free laundry, AC, food, and clothing in Ukraine!!!
@@OkiePeg411 Hey, Okie...I just believe it IS hard to truly understand how the 'sadder'half lives...
I got stationed in In Oklahoma after having a 'middle class' life in San Diego...seemed VERY third world...NOT an insult, but WOW!
A young man with the name, Harjo ?...
WOW, I couldn't believe I came from that!
'Walk a mile in my moccasins ' ...know what I mean? 🤔
@@OkiePeg411 That's just a ridiculous statement. The US isn't providing any of those things for Ukrainians. Newly all of our aid to them has been in the form of military equipment, much of which has been gathering dust for decades, as the US military is currently using much more advanced equipment.
People still use newspapers😂 she found somebody reading a newspaper😂😂😂
I wonder where they found it? I haven't seen a printed newspaper in ages.
@@boardcertifiable I have multiple neighbors on multiple streets still getting them delivered. Car comes VERY early in the morning and tosses them onto the driveways. I actually like it. :) Reminds me of the paperboys I watched growing up. :)
@WonderMonkey-xp3xk you don't have to read a newspaper to be literate, how dumb of you.
@@boardcertifiable i delivered news papers here and there in college. like 90% of news papers were delivered to businesses. you'd get the odd residence here and there but it was generally just so places like gas stations and doctors offices could have them around.
@WonderMonkey-xp3xk we can all read. some of us prefer to do so without the cheapest available ink in the world bleeding through the paper and into our skin.
André, don't tell your wife that coming to America will top the day you met her, or the day you married her. But, good to know your son comes first. 😂
And, you are correct. Many Americans don't realize how lucky they are. I think that is why your channel is growing. We like seeing the US through your eyes.
I love how Andre always likes to guess Maine, a state few Americans have ever been to, and which represents just 0.3% of the population.
Lol. When I guessed, I picked Florida because her background actually looked much like where I live.
Plus, the subtropical plants in her background don’t grow there. At least not outside. lol
I liked the combination of those lovely Meditteranean and subtropical plants and the guess of "Maine." None of those plants would survive a Maine winter! Half of them would probably be dead by the end of October.
So right. I'm from Maine and when I travel around the US and people ask where I'm from I answer "Maine.". Many get this odd look on their faces, pause for a moment (clearly thinking), and then ask "Is that part of Canada?". I kid you not. Not the most well known state. Although being part of Canada is not far off considering most of the state is bordered with Canada and there is definitely French Canadian culture here. Oh and don't expect to see those plants behind her up here - you won't find any.
Well, let's face it, he is probably the most clueless person on the internet who still claims to love America.
LA is the city where the naive move to become homeless
Prices vary across the country. Prices in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (where I am) will be a lot cheaper than in California.
Missouri much cheaper than PA too.
Moving to close to Pittsburgh the end of this year with my girl. How do you like the area?
Pittsburgh's great! Besides the sports teams, there's a large cultural district in & around the city. Make sure you check out the different food festivals throughout the warmer seasons. If you like biking, the Great Allegheny Passage goes the whole way to Washington, DC.
Yeah, California is going to be way too expensive for her most Ukrainians that I know have come to Minnesota and places like that that are smaller and less expensive
If the 30-day Rail Pass doesn't tickle Europeans, there is nothing wrong with renting a RV and camp anywhere in the USA if you enjoy camping... The Cascades, the Sierra Nevadas, Rockies, Florida, Maine, the Smokies, or a campsite on the Great Lakes in the Midwest... Pick one or two close ones, and come several times...
She went to the most expensive city in the US. NY ties with cali for most expensive
Most Europeans do not comprehend that the most expensive places typically in the United States. Are either along the East Coast or the West Coast.
I believe that you are right, there are a lot of people who don't know how difficult it is in some other places, they don't appreciate it
How can people base other places when it's not their reality? People are not required to make someone else's reality their own.
LOL--Does she not know how to turn on the AC? LOL
Most countries outside of North America don't do AC in residential housing, even the rich.
Most Californians and homes in California (outside of the desert) do not have or use AC. It’s very expensive and generally unnecessary because it does not get humid and there are only a handful of days a year that get hot enough to really need it. She’s staying at a cheap Air BnB in LA so it’s likely they either do not have AC or guests are not allowed to use it.
LOL-I have lived in California for 67 years.The only homes I have been in that don't have AC are down by the beach. The rest VERY MUCH have AC. I have lived in LA, San Diego, and Riverside. You can't live in CA without it unless your by the beach.@@Kimmie9553
Unless your talking about northern CA that's not true. You would have to live at the beach in Southern CA to not have AC even then.Anything inland you NEED AC.@@Kimmie9553
@Kimmie9553 you're kidding right? Everyone has some sort of fan or AC in their house. (I live in CA) even my broke cousin has an ac unit that they got from KMart before that store went bankrupt.
I don't know anyone who doesn't have some sort of machine that can be used to cool off in the heat.
Wow. She REALLY doesn't need to be meeting strangers in a park in any big city or probably anywhere.
Who told this girl to fly to Malibu California😂😂😂
All of these exchange ambassadorial programs focus on well-known cities.
I have a hard time believing she does not have AC
Me too! Hard to believe no AC in California.
@@Bess9779I think you have some misconceptions about coastal SoCal! It’s famous for being in the 60s or 70s F year round and it is never humid - there really isn’t a need for AC. We are known for lots of sun and very mild weather, we are not known for heat. Lots of homes do not even have AC and those that do rarely use it because it is so incredibly expensive. This has only gotten more true with the cost of living crisis.
Most homes in SoCal (outside of the desert) do not have or use AC. She’s in a cheap Air BnB and is using a coin operated washer - it would be more surprising if it had AC and she was allowed to use it!
@@Bess9779 In Los Angeles? Lots of people don't have AC in coastal California. It isn't Florida.
You don’t need AC on the coast. It’s like 80 max in the summer with ocean breeze and cool at night. Inland can be up to 20 degrees warmer in the valley or near the forest like Pasadena where I live. Most have AC there.
I think she doesn't know how to use the air conditioner. I don't think she was ready to go to a big city. She should have gone to a smaller city. She has fantasy expectations. You're so right with your observation. She should have come to the Midwest which is less expensive to live. Laundry in my apartment complex is just 5 quarters (a dollar &25 cents). We have public transportation due to the major international university we have here. Our city is accustomed to supporting international peoples. We're 45 minutes from huge metropolitan city for great shopping, amusement park, stadiums, theatres, concerts, etc.. We have buses that connect us there during the day. But, it's best to have your own car anywhere in the U.S. That gives you total independence... "freedom". That's what Americans are all about in all aspects of our lives. Like many Americans, I like living in the inner states, and vacationing in the coastal cities.
This girl doesn't have a clue. She comes to Southern California and expects anything to be cheap price??? You need a LOT of money to do anything here - do your research and save up for this trip! Or you can live like a homeless person and get it all for free - take your pick. EVERY opportunity is here, but your have to work for it and pay for it.
She actually acknowledges this. She's aware. She knows.
Someday, if she stays, she'll discover CostCo for her cooking oil and never pay $10 again.
The USA has every type of living situation you want. I can live in the country with no neighbors, in a suburb, or big city. I can live in a place I can walk everywhere, some where I can drive everywhere, or both. I can live where its , cold, hot, mixed or desert. We have every kind of climate, every kind housing, every kind of situation you could want. It all depends on where you live. It's available somewhere in the US.
Something tells me she jumped on a plane to come here without any prior research. This is what fuels stereotypes for any country.
To get out of Ukraine? You bet!
@@GMA68Sure, but research where in the US to live.
@@Julieroo28 it’s not clear why she ended up in California. Wish she had explained that. I agree California isn’t even on my short list of places to live. It is beautiful but…..
@@GMA68 I would live in California in a heartbeat if it weren’t so expensive.
@@Julieroo28 I’ve visited there and it is wonderful. But live there? No thanks. I’m in Florida and have no problem with hurricanes but to have the ground shake my teeth loose without warning no thanks. Have a great weekend
That's because most people don't go to laundry mats anymore. They. got their own washing dryer. William s
Not true. People in Apts or rental homes doesn't always come with washer/dryer!
YES, Andre, I agree with you that many of us here in America do not appreciate our blessings....and we are very blessed! ❤ By the way, Andre, I went to your channel description the other day and what did I find? I found pics of the SWEETEST looking baby boy and his daddy! You have a beautiful son!! Congratulations. I am so happy for you! ❤👶❤️
Hey Andre it’s true there are a lot of Americans that do not appreciate this country and it’s so sad and very unsettling…. It’s almost becoming scary
This is might be true, but could just be anecdotal.
Sadly you are so right
A couple of generations have been taught in school to not like the US.
@@GentleRain21I’m sorry, but this isn’t remotely true. As a member of one of those generations, who knows hundreds of people from my generation, and the one after us. This is just alarmist boomer stuff. Our education was almost exactly the same as yours, and my parents (also boomers). The only difference is that we got Native American history, ancient history, world religions, and physics as well. Lots of advanced placement courses, as well, offered in conjunction with local universities. Civics was still a subject taught when I went to school, though I have heard that’s gone by the wayside in some areas.
You said a mouthful - how did we get here. No respect for anything or anyone its actually appalling😮🤠🇺🇸🇺🇸👄👄👏
Public laundry’s cost that most places in the US. The majority of people have their own washer and dryer. So going to the laundry mat is not as common as it used to be.
Should not have gone to California if she wanted/needed inexpensive. A friend living in CA (can’t remember which city) recently posted that her gas was over $7 per gallon. Where I live it’s between $3 and $3.40 per gallon. Laundromats are not going to have the latest technology. Their machines are for commercial use. California also has drought problems, so water can be expensive, too. Even a big city in any other state would probably be less expensive (except New York). I sort of get the impression that Europe and countries such as Ukraine, have a mixture of very modern and very old. In the US, we have access to very modern things, but not necessarily the money to pay for it. The washing machine I have now is very basic, and as far as I know, is a 2008 model (that’s when my house was built) and the machine was here when I moved in-I gave my fancier machine to my daughter when I moved because she didn’t have one at all and couldn’t afford it. Also, plenty of Americans grew up poor and are still used to making things last.
Looks like she's staying in a pretty "low income" apartment building with very old coin operated laundry equipment. Most people have their own washer/dryer.
I guess she didn't find the HVAC controls for the apartment.
Yes beetroot and cabbage are expensive in LA. They don't grow there, and they aren't typically used in US cooking. But I can promise you avocados are much cheaper than in Ukraine.
The tax on petrol in Portugal is $3 per gallon.
She's going to have a hard time getting around in LA if she doesn't drive.
Try the Midwest most people will treat you as a brother the first time talking to you.
Complaining about prices in California is hilarious
"A lot of Americans are not thankful enough for the country they have" - Sadly 100% true. I think that's very much tied to them creating problems in their minds as they enjoy a life of etitlement. It's very refreshing to watch your videos and see your excitement as you have a glimpse into an American way of life.
Also, Portugal is on my bucket list!
I had Ukrainian English students who just arrived in the US-California.
They weren’t surprised by many things. Kiev they said was very similar.
I think it depends on the environment people live in and how much traveling they’ve done and how open they are to exploring and having new experiences.
One of them got married here BTW.
Also, having lived in California and New York you can skip California the first trip. Most of the best things about California are under the radar. Not so obvious.
Sometimes the old washing machines are better because the new ones “manage” the water. So the old ones use more water per load and are simpler to use. Sometimes old and ugly is better than new and beautiful.
I'm confused.
She's has an apartment in LA and it doesn't have an AC?
I lived in LA in the 80s-90s and every apartment complex I lived in had AC.
Andre, I love your channel. I love when you mention how much you love your son. I hope you get to visit America and that you love it. Sadly, I think there are definitely some places, particularly bigger cities, that I would avoid these days. Stay awesome!
She should’ve done a little research before she came
We have news papers, but most of us no longer get our news from a newspaper. I’ve never stayed in an AirB&B that you had to pay to do your laundry. California is an expensive state to live. Compared to Texas where I live, gas in California is super expensive.
Her problem has s she went to Los Angeles. There are many old areas that have not updated anything. I once stayed in a hotel, that was not cheap, but was in Beverly Hills, and had an old hot water pipe running through the closet, no AC, and I declare, no fresh air since 1935. I hope someone can connect her to a better place. But, please, do not judge California based on what you see on TV. They always base things in L.A. or San Francisco, and we are so much more than that.
It depends on where in the country you live. I live in the Pacific Northwest and AC is not standard for houses or apartments. We only have 2-3 warm/ hot months out of the year so air conditioning is an individual upgrade that is usually paid for by the homeowner.
California is crazy these days. But parts of Maine are crazy too. Heck, even parts of Texas are crazy now.
I've always thought that if someone wants to get a more realistic view of the U.S., they should get on I80 in the Chicago area and just head west. Drive for several days and just see how different the country is as you go.
I drove from San Diego, CA to Cape Cod, MA. Amazing how much America changes state-state.
Her problem is she's in an older/not so nice part of the city. For what she's paying to stay in this lesser part of town in a California city, she could be in a beautiful part of town in many other cities/states.
I love your channel and I love when you say "no chance".
Isn't the sunflower the National flower of Ukraine and one of their biggest exports? I wonder why its so cheap there. lol That's like us complaining that corn oil is expensive in another country.
America has a walking culture you just drive to a phenomenal state/national park and enjoy walking around in the nature.
In the US you have to SHOP. I don't know where basic cooking oil is $10 but I do know where it's a lot less. When I want it I go there. I don't understand her issues about neighbors close by--Ukraine appears full of large apartment buildings (the ones the Russians haven't destroyed). As for A/C, it's not so common in coastal California because you don't need it: I heard a neighbor complainng about a coming heat wave in San Francisco and I asked her how hot it was going to get and she said "low 70s". Things may be different in southern CA away from the coast so I don't know where this woman is staying. If her Air BnB is inexpensive, that may explain why no A/C.
Malibu is a City, a Car, a Drink, a Land Feature. “Then the chilly winds blew down upon the desert through the canyons of the coast to the Malibu.” Between 2 mountains or the Topanga Canyons & Santa Monica Mountains!
Germans like Naples Florida the beach is nice you might even find a Megalodon tooth ( Prehistoric Shark ) if you look for sure you will get plenty of shells.
I like Naples, FL too but have to say it is not for someone on a tight budget.
She must be staying in a very crappy place, because any half-decent hotel should have AC. And any real house (as opposed to an apartment, or a hotel room) will have its own washer.
She says she’s in an Air BnB. Most homes in coastal California, such as LA where she is, do not have AC as it is unnecessary outside of a handful of days per year and is insanely expensive to run.
Love how she goes to the shittiest state and talks how great it is just wait till you go to southeast US
Ehhh, yes, AC is everywhere! Some old houses have just swamp coolers. I've NEVER stayed in a hotel without AC, and I have traveled a LOT!
I have stayed in hotels with no AC in the mountains in Colorado. They had box fans in each room and this was a resort town! It was too hot for me.😢
I really question why she is even here in the US.
From Ukraine? Are you kidding?
Many people live in apts, not everyone can afford a house. Every thing is EXPENSIVE US!
you can still get a news paper from a shop but they're nowhere near as common as they used to be. typically businesses will get them delivered but only people that prefer physical news papers bother getting them delivered. basically all the large news papers are 99% online while some may still have physical releases.
Yep electronics are very cheap here... gas no so much. Food depends what you eat, you can get a whole chicken for less than $5 in Costco or Sam's Club or you can pay $15 for a small egg sandwidch. But it's around $27 per person on average if you go to restaurants. And yes California is huge, not having a car is like not having legs. But if you drive everyday, everything seems close, everything is 30 to 40 min away top.
Despite everything going on in California (politics and taxes) it's still a very nice place to live, it's dry and warm has everything first world has to offer and the income here is pretty high also.
Los Angeles Calaforina is very expensive places to live now, a lot of poverty bums everywhere, i live in Florida is nice everywhere has its problems
No, there's not poverty and bums living everywhere. Stop posting bullcrap
You are absolutely on point when you said, I wonder if you will have a better experience going somewhere in the US that is not a big city (New York, LA etc.). If you want to go to a big city expect much higher prices, higher taxes, congestion etc.
Much better experience going to National Parks.
Walking culture? Go to Portland Oregon. You don't have to have a car there.
If you like Maine, you'll love the Upper Peninsula of Michigan... Fresh water capitol of the world, a few hundred waterfalls, and Lake Superior which has 11% of all of the fresh water in the world...
She is complaining about having to pay for washing her clothes lol. A lot of apartments have heat and water utilities included with the price of rent so they charge extra for using on-site washing machines because they use a lot of water. The USA is not like any other country sure we have some of the same things but most of those that she recognizes from Ukraine started in the states and spread worldwide.
The washing machine looks like it's a coin-operated unit in an apartment building, which are shared by all the occupants. Those are usually very plain and utilitarian. The machines in "laundromats" are a little better, and can launder bigger loads of laundry. If you're in an apartment building with coin-operated laundry, a good source of quarters is any bank (a roll of 40 quarters = $10).
Some larger/fancier apartments will have washing machines in the apartment, and those are usually a bit fancier and they're free, whether that apartment is owned by the tenant or a landlord. Townhomes and single family homes usually have their own washing machines, which are also free.
She is in LA, which. Is one o the most expensive places to be in the US. USA is so big that her impression is only limited to LA and is not representative of the rest of USA. Some items are more expensive in certain places but not much so in other places/states. Some items are more expensive at certain times of year.
That “helicopter” fan we call a ceiling fan. She went to one of the most expensive cities in the USA, and tried to live on a small amount. I have noticed that most of these show how upper middle-class or upper class Americans live. No one has really showed how the lower middle class or the poorest Americans live. I imagine it was a shock to her
She seems to be ungrateful to be here... And how in the world is she calling Malibu not nice?
H&M IS LIKE RECYCLING CLOTHING YOU ONLY WEAR ONCE OR TWICE BEFORE THE MATERIAL SHRINK OR RIPPED APART
She should have go e to Compton 😁😁😁😁
If you come to Idaho, We are small cities without the big city problems. We are very independent here and have access to some of the most beautiful outdoor experiences. People come from around the country to fish and hunt here and enjoy the clean air and mountains. If you come to the U.S and come to my town you can stay at my home and I would show you a great experience. You would be a very welcome guest. I enjoy your reactions and appreciate your humility. Our country has problems, each state has their own unique challenges but it is still a great country and best of all we are a free capitalist country. I am a free man, I was born one and will die one. Best Regards.
Why on earth did she go to California? Does she have family there? Did she go as a tourist or to live permanently? No research first?
Fun fact: the oil we have isn’t used to make gas (petrol). That’s why we buy it from overseas.
She’s from the Ukraine by the way. Every airport in the country was shut down and turned into temporary military bases as they fight Russia. The Kiev airport was badly damaged in one attack already. She had to find alternative ways to get out. She chose the Poland to Italy route which Poland is a neighbor but they don’t have a direct flight to the states so she went to Italy which does. There are a few refugees that have taken a similar route to the states. Mostly refugee Ukrainians have landed somewhere on the eastern seaboard of the US especially towards New York City as in Brooklyn, little Odessa is their haven. Little Odessa is mostly former iron curtain countries but they have made a life away from Russia. Very Central Europe feeling with the market there. It has restaurants that serve familiar food and they are welcomed. The language is also very familiar to them and they can easily find English classes for free.
I have travelled the world ( not every place in the world but to many places all around the world BUT I still like to travel here in America to places I have not yet been to. I love to travel
I would 100,000% agree with you. There is a large portion of people in this country who are not grateful for what they have who have no idea what it’s like outside of the United States and how bad things can actually be.
She's complaining about how "terrible" things are where she's living. She chose the most expensive state in the country to live in and can't afford it. No surprise! If she wanted everything to be cheap, she should have chosen to live in St. Louis, Mo., or Fargo, N.D.. We allowed you to visit our country. If you don't like it, go home. No problem.
Depends on specs you can get a 4k tv for $500 but it may be a rough time, but that can also apply to any price range.