3 THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT BELGRADE 2020 | Is Belgrade Safe? | Are Serbians Nice? | Serbia 🇷🇸

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  • @masarajcic
    @masarajcic 4 роки тому +93

    Muchísimas gracias guys for this charming chat, it was wonderful to hang out with you and I hope to meet you again. Tres besos desde Belgrado (Ahh that’s another untold story, I owe it to you for next time😉)

    • @mariaandbryan
      @mariaandbryan  4 роки тому +13

      Gracias Masa!
      You are the best! We loved meeting you and sharing all that quality time together!
      Nos debes una historia y nosotros volveremos para oírla y para hacer ese viaje for Serbia! Y comer El queso más caro del mundo

    • @shara-la8629
      @shara-la8629 4 роки тому +8

      Vrlo su simpaticni. A sto se tice jezika, kada sam prve godine (od 17) u Londonu u neke kasne sate na tv nabasala na film sa Marcello Mastroianni i spremila se da uzivam.....bila sam razocarana (sokirana) cuvsi englesku sinhronizaciju......kakav gubitak, ne znati kako zvuci Marchello M, Simone Signoret, Yves Montand.....

    • @DanielMontoya87
      @DanielMontoya87 4 роки тому +4

      Masa are you a tour guide? Voy para Belgrado esta semana y no he planificado un itinerario todavía. Estoy en Serbia del Oct 8-17

    • @mariaandbryan
      @mariaandbryan  4 роки тому +4

      @@DanielMontoya87 hola Daniel, Masa no es una guía, pero siguela en Instagram, allí te podrá contestar y dar todo tipo de información. Disfruta

    • @masarajcic
      @masarajcic 4 роки тому +2

      @@DanielMontoya87 Hola, mandame un DM en mi cuenta de Instagram @yporquenobelgrado o Facebook @Y Por Qué No Belgrado

  • @bearsandbutters
    @bearsandbutters 4 роки тому +158

    How wonderful that the people were really friendly after you struck up a conversation, and they welcomed you in. Very interesting to hear that Serbian people learn English by 6 years old, and a lot of them speak quite a few languages. Obviously they are well educated people.

    • @mariaandbryan
      @mariaandbryan  4 роки тому +13

      They are indeed. Really nice to see, right? Wish we were like that in other countries like Spain or the US

    • @shara-la8629
      @shara-la8629 4 роки тому +24

      @@mariaandbryan Ever heard of Novak Djokovic? Ever notice his fluency in several languages? We use to have saying: You're worth - how many languages you speak.

    • @mariaandbryan
      @mariaandbryan  4 роки тому +11

      @@shara-la8629 yes of course I heard of Novak I'm a big tennis fan but we also have famous people who speak English and other languages in Spain but that doesn't mean the people in the country does.
      Lol I speak 4 languages and even know how to write japanese, but no one in my family speaks more than 1 language.
      Love the saying !

    • @maxi4492
      @maxi4492 4 роки тому +9

      General rule here in elementary schools is one foreign language you have to learn and one or more that you have as a option.
      Now that isn't the same in all schools but most have at least two foreign languages, one of which is English.

    • @mariaandbryan
      @mariaandbryan  4 роки тому +8

      @@maxi4492 a lot of countries should learn from this educational system
      Bravo SERBIA

  • @borislavtodorovic6331
    @borislavtodorovic6331 4 роки тому +40

    Feels nice when you can understand all three languages spoken in this video perfectly 🥳

  • @unowhotravelchannel
    @unowhotravelchannel 4 роки тому +96

    Do you know guys, Belgrade sounds a wonderful place, you've really promoted it well, on our list to visit! Cheers for sharing😎👍💕

    • @mariaandbryan
      @mariaandbryan  4 роки тому +4

      You will def love it, especially all the nature and green areas they have. They have wonderful national parks in the country, totally worth of a road trip. We will be back to do it

    • @ItsGioOfficial
      @ItsGioOfficial 4 роки тому +1

      Must visit 😃

    • @mariaandbryan
      @mariaandbryan  4 роки тому +1

      @@ItsGioOfficial agree!!

  • @ogimati3919
    @ogimati3919 4 роки тому +69

    You both have that positive attitude.... And you're natural. You're always welcome to Serbia. Next time you should check out other cities and places. There's so much to see in Serbia. God bless.

    • @mariaandbryan
      @mariaandbryan  4 роки тому +13

      Thank you so so much! We will go back and want to visit so many places, from the national parks to other cities, and try the most expensive cheese in the world. Plus we really want to learn more about people and traditions. We enjoyed it! God bless!

  • @JanJak90
    @JanJak90 4 роки тому +40

    Are we not gonna talk about the guy with the eagle in the coffee place? Real OG right there! 01:22 :D

    • @mariaandbryan
      @mariaandbryan  4 роки тому +5

      🤣🤣🤣🤣
      Thank you!!!
      🤣🤣🤣
      We were so in shock!! We were like, can we film him, can we???
      And the owner was like yes, just don't move rapidly
      🤣🤣🤣
      One of our highlights in Belgrade for sure

  • @TwoHungryDiners
    @TwoHungryDiners 4 роки тому +65

    Ahhh language is also one of the most important things to consider when travel. Love to hear that Serbian people can talk with a few languages and English is not a problem for them 👌🏻

    • @mariaandbryan
      @mariaandbryan  4 роки тому +7

      Yes they are amazing when it comes to languages

    • @tonig3373
      @tonig3373 4 роки тому +2

      Whenever i travel i always at least attempt to learn a few local words especially the please, thanks, welcome & help and of course being polite warming. I find locals immediately want to help and doesn't come across arrogant.
      I look at Australia if you just walked up spoke in your language, no one would be willing to help

    • @tonig3373
      @tonig3373 4 роки тому

      Good video

    • @mariaandbryan
      @mariaandbryan  4 роки тому

      Thank you

    • @milutinitc4937
      @milutinitc4937 4 роки тому +1

      @@mariaandbryan secret is in subtitles. Only cartoons are synchronised in Serbia, everything else is on native language with subtitles.

  • @baptistedelelcourt7946
    @baptistedelelcourt7946 4 роки тому +95

    J'adore Belgrade.💋💥💫True and Real European City

    • @mariaandbryan
      @mariaandbryan  4 роки тому +8

      Agree!! So unique and beautiful

    • @stefanveleski333
      @stefanveleski333 4 роки тому

      A great city yes, but "European", no. I speak as an ex-YU diasporan in Britain. In my lifetime, every one of us nations living in the Communist bloc have at some stage been compartmentalised as a pariah. In Yugoslavia's case, it was the years after the breakup. Even Slovenia which saw just 10 days of fighting and Macedonia which before 2001 had none whatsoever were just kept off people's lists and the countries were being excluded from wider participation in all manner of affairs, governmental and social. Serbia was the last to recover. It's already the case that people's definition of Europe is completely malleable, elastic and ready to recoil at whim. Bottom line: how can it be argued that Belgrade represents Portugal or Iceland in a way that might exclude Lebanon or Mauritius? It simply doesn't. It is definitely an ex-YU city, and certainly defines the lands of the Dinaric Alps, the Panonian Plain and the Carpathian region; the lands between the Adriatic and the Black Sea, but outside of this geographical zone, Belgrade is just Belgrade the same way Stockholm is Stockholm and Damascus is Damascus!

    • @АлександарПавловићМарин
      @АлександарПавловићМарин 4 роки тому

      @@stefanveleski333
      BELGRADE HAS OVER 2.5 MILLION RESIDENTS. STOCKHOLM 800,000 NOT FOR COMPARISON. BELGRADE IS THE CAPITAL AND LARGEST CITY OF THIS PART OF EUROPE. BORDER CITY WHERE EAST AND WEST CONNECT. DO NOT TALK BY RIGHT OR YOU ARE NOT FROM THESE SPACES. STOCKHOLM IS (SEVEN PAIR AND INFRASTRUCTURE) FOR BELGRADE A SMALL TOWN AS WELL AS THE WHOLE OF SWEDEN.THROUGHOUT HISTORY IT HAS BEEN DESTROYED OVER 40 TIMES AND DIZAN FROM THE ASHES.
      HOLY CITY HERO
      🇷🇸🇷🇸🇷🇸🇷🇸🇷🇸🇷🇸🇷🇸🇷🇸🇷🇸
      💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀

    • @АлександарПавловићМарин
      @АлександарПавловићМарин 4 роки тому

      @@stefanveleski333
      ONE OF THE OLDEST CITIES IN THE WORLD, WITH A CONTINUITY OF LIFE OF 10,000 YEARS.

    • @stefanveleski333
      @stefanveleski333 4 роки тому +1

      @@АлександарПавловићМарин Ћао! Не знам да ли сте ме разумели. Јесте супер град, и Београд ми је заувек у срцу. Кажем да НИСМО ова Европа. Ми на Ex-Yu нисмо Сиријци - и нисмо Норвежани.

  • @feedmeimei
    @feedmeimei 4 роки тому +25

    That's awesome that it's so safe!! That is definitely something that I worry about a lot when I'm traveling, especially alone.

    • @mariaandbryan
      @mariaandbryan  4 роки тому +1

      Yes solo female traveling has other challenges for sure. That's why we like to highlight when we feel safe in a place.

  • @feedmeimei
    @feedmeimei 4 роки тому +20

    Wow it's amazingly beautiful!! The architecture and views, would go just for that!!

    • @mariaandbryan
      @mariaandbryan  4 роки тому

      Yes it is. You would love the food Meimei

  • @MannyExploresVlog
    @MannyExploresVlog 4 роки тому +15

    Really loved this one, Serbia looks like a really interesting place, and I know in a lot of countries in Europe they speak different languages, Masa's Spanish is so good.

    • @mariaandbryan
      @mariaandbryan  4 роки тому +2

      Yes her Spanish is great!
      Serbia is such an interesting country. The word vampire is Serbian even though it was Romania who became famous for the Dracula story.
      Anyway such an amazing and intriguing place, worth visiting

  • @Forkit956
    @Forkit956 4 роки тому +38

    WWI and WWII was rough on them, makes sense what she says about that barrier.

    • @mariaandbryan
      @mariaandbryan  4 роки тому +4

      Yes, it has been tough for Serbia and their people

    • @draganmarkovic491
      @draganmarkovic491 4 роки тому +25

      1st Balkan war, second Balkan war, WW1, WW2, Yugoslav wars, Kosovo war, NATO war. And that's only 20th century...

    • @mariaandbryan
      @mariaandbryan  4 роки тому +12

      Yes, incredible the amount of wars, 115 in total throughout history and destroyed 44 times 😞

    • @Kosta123ism
      @Kosta123ism 4 роки тому +6

      We are nice but strong people...

    • @mariaandbryan
      @mariaandbryan  4 роки тому +1

      @@Kosta123ism 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

  • @danielmedjedovic7068
    @danielmedjedovic7068 4 роки тому +4

    Great video! Muy bien video!
    Grettings from a half serbian and half colombian :D

    • @mariaandbryan
      @mariaandbryan  4 роки тому +1

      Thank you very much! Do you live in Serbia or Colombia? ☺

    • @danielmedjedovic7068
      @danielmedjedovic7068 4 роки тому

      I live in Denmark. But I visit my parents countires (Colombia & Serbia)

    • @mariaandbryan
      @mariaandbryan  4 роки тому

      Oh nice!!! I (Maria) lived in Colombia for a few years. Never been in Denmark though. One day!

  • @MikkiShihTzu
    @MikkiShihTzu 4 роки тому +34

    That's such a nice lady! She sure was helpful! And taught us some Serbian words to come in handy!!

  • @AnSEpisodes
    @AnSEpisodes 4 роки тому +38

    safety is really important when traveling and best to get that amount of security, ah love Belgrade already! hoping we could visit one day!

    • @mariaandbryan
      @mariaandbryan  4 роки тому +5

      You would love it! Especially if you come with the baby Eloise, there are so many parks, and delicious ice cream shops and it's so safe at any time of the day

    • @AnSEpisodes
      @AnSEpisodes 4 роки тому +2

      The Mamuchos oh yess she will love it for sure! 😍

  • @MikkiShihTzu
    @MikkiShihTzu 4 роки тому +22

    I can tell you right away. One thing I never knew about Belgrade that the atmosphere of the food and waiters are so nice

    • @mariaandbryan
      @mariaandbryan  4 роки тому +5

      Serious at first but then, one of the best hospitality we have experienced

    • @nikolazekic549
      @nikolazekic549 4 роки тому

      @@mariaandbryan You were lucky to come across nice waiters. And, obviously, they are nicer to foreigners. :)

  • @RudyVisuals
    @RudyVisuals 4 роки тому +6

    I didn't realize people in Belgrade can speak so many different languages. From your previous videos I can see how welcoming the Serbians are. That definitely creates an amazing atmosphere in the city 😃

    • @mariaandbryan
      @mariaandbryan  4 роки тому +3

      Yes 100% they seem serious at first but they are fascinating and very open once you start the conversation with them

  • @PogiboyProductions
    @PogiboyProductions 4 роки тому +28

    Architecture is definitely beautiful! Thanks for sharing a bit of history.. always fascinating 🙂 I believe them when they say you won't see it in any other city..

    • @mariaandbryan
      @mariaandbryan  4 роки тому +3

      It truly is unique. Haven't seen such a contrast anywhere like in Belgrade.
      Thanks guys

  • @PogiboyProductions
    @PogiboyProductions 4 роки тому +21

    Glad you found a local guide who spoke your language 🙂👍nice to meet you Masa!

    • @mariaandbryan
      @mariaandbryan  4 роки тому

      Yes we connected on IG through a friend from Spain. And she was more of a friend than a guide
      But yes her goal is to show Belgrade and it's beauty and she achieved that goal with us

  • @bearsandbutters
    @bearsandbutters 4 роки тому +29

    The architecture there was so beautiful, and it was cool to hear the history behind a lot of the structures and the combination between the old world and the new world, playing together in one country. Interesting how so many different influences have come to the city and made it so eclectic!

    • @mariaandbryan
      @mariaandbryan  4 роки тому +8

      Yes it's incredible, and after all the wars and destruction they have had, they still stand strong and Beautiful

  • @PeterandYen
    @PeterandYen 4 роки тому +13

    The people observation is something that we find in many countries around the world. Once you speak and share a smile people generally open up and are happy to share stories from their country. Serbians seem awesome, would love to visit one day and it helps even more that the majority are able to speak English. Very nice of your friend to share her experiences too. Maria being able to speak Spanish is so helpful!

    • @mariaandbryan
      @mariaandbryan  4 роки тому

      Thank you guys! Yes there's more beauty in this world and its people that what it's shown

  • @PogiboyProductions
    @PogiboyProductions 4 роки тому +22

    Always a plus when they are friendly! Love it! Good sign that you are in good hands there 🙂👍

  • @AnSEpisodes
    @AnSEpisodes 4 роки тому +8

    good to know that the people there are multilingual, so great to able to speak so many languages, this helps a lot especially when it comes to traveling and people also will be so happy and appreciate if we can interact with their local language.

    • @mariaandbryan
      @mariaandbryan  4 роки тому +1

      Yes agree. It's so weird that we have so many languages in the world and we let it be a barrier. I love how serbians open that door by learning so many language and at a high level

  • @LifetimeTravelmates
    @LifetimeTravelmates 4 роки тому +10

    Very interesting this mix of architecture styles even in one same street! Nice!

    • @mariaandbryan
      @mariaandbryan  4 роки тому

      It's very shocking, especially seeing the Yugoslavian buildings. They are still standing regardless of the damage

    • @mariaandbryan
      @mariaandbryan  4 роки тому

      I think it gives a lot of character to the city. I didn't mind seeing them, the opposite, love to see how it's part of the landscape representing a very Important time of Serbian history.
      Thanks for watching us.

  • @AnSEpisodes
    @AnSEpisodes 4 роки тому +20

    yeah could see from your previous videos that people there are so friendly and super nice! just like you guys

  • @PuriandSue
    @PuriandSue 4 роки тому +3

    Can't help but to notice the place you guys are hanging out there! Looks so pretty and relaxing! Glad they speak English there in Belgrade!

    • @mariaandbryan
      @mariaandbryan  4 роки тому

      Yes it's "the beach" of Belgrade. If you look at the map, you will see there's no ocean near Serbia. But, they have Ada Ciganlika and Lido Beach, two paradises (on the river) that are as good as the beach or even better

  • @feedmeimei
    @feedmeimei 4 роки тому +2

    Aw so great to hear how nice the people are there! And very cool that they know so many languages!!

  • @FlorfidaMetal
    @FlorfidaMetal 4 роки тому +2

    Thank you for the video and your perspective. I plan on visiting Belgrade and Novi Sad in the Spring. Being that Serbia seems to have done a nice job of keeping their cool and not over-reacting to the pandemic, while still trying to maintain a high level of safety, it looks like the perfect under the radar country to visit. I hope you guys stay safe and have many more happy travels.

    • @mariaandbryan
      @mariaandbryan  4 роки тому

      Thank you so much! We hope you enjoy it.
      Turkey and Croatia have done a decent job at maintaining those two things as well.
      Serbia was a great experience for us and also looking into going back next fall. Let us know if you have any questions ☺

    • @mariaandbryan
      @mariaandbryan  4 роки тому

      Thank you Marija! writing it down

  • @HangryByNature
    @HangryByNature 4 роки тому +2

    The Serbian people sound really nice. Very nice to hear about the smile on your face can change their guard. I'm also shocked they have many english speakers in belgrade. Makes travelling there much easier. Its so diverse there and Masa really loves Belgrade. Thanks for sharing so much great info about Belgrade cos we seriously had no idea about what to expect lol!

    • @mariaandbryan
      @mariaandbryan  4 роки тому

      Same, we didn't have any expectations before getting there but we were taking away by the people and the history they carry, not only because it's history, but how fascinating it is with the mix of cultures. Incredible

  • @RudyVisuals
    @RudyVisuals 4 роки тому +4

    Having that variety of architecture makes sightseeing so much more interesting. Sometimes it can get a bit boring after a while when all the buildings start looking the same

  • @bearsandbutters
    @bearsandbutters 4 роки тому +5

    Hey Maria and Lieles! That's great to here these things you didn't know about Belgrade. So wonderful that this woman Masa was able to give a real inside explanation from a local. Totally different perspective than a traveler and great to see both sides of the equation.

    • @mariaandbryan
      @mariaandbryan  4 роки тому +1

      Absolutely, that's why we live talking and meeting locals, we don't like to leave just with our impressions, so hopefully we get to interact and learn from locals, every where we go.

  • @LifetimeTravelmates
    @LifetimeTravelmates 4 роки тому +15

    Good interview with Masa! And nice project!
    No todo tiene que ser en inglés!

    • @mariaandbryan
      @mariaandbryan  4 роки тому +1

      Gracias chicos! Learning from the best ☺️
      You guys have multi language videos

  • @KimchiAndBeansVideos
    @KimchiAndBeansVideos 4 роки тому +6

    Que chevere que entrevistaron a una local! ❤️ We’re so jealous that citizens in other countries can speak so many languages. It makes a difference.

    • @mariaandbryan
      @mariaandbryan  4 роки тому +2

      It makes a huge difference, i also think it helps kids grow with an open mindset.

  • @PuriandSue
    @PuriandSue 4 роки тому +5

    What an in-depth interview between you guys and Masa! Love it guys!

    • @mariaandbryan
      @mariaandbryan  4 роки тому

      Thank you guys! So happy you enjoyed it

  • @CowboyJojosAdventures
    @CowboyJojosAdventures 4 роки тому +2

    How wonderful to meet Masa. Some wonderful tips and excellent information. Loved this interview. 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

  • @FoodandFootprints
    @FoodandFootprints 4 роки тому +6

    That makes 2 straight countries where you’ve had a wonderful local friend!

    • @mariaandbryan
      @mariaandbryan  4 роки тому

      I know right, we are still looking for Croatians. Lol

  • @nazfromqueens
    @nazfromqueens 4 роки тому +11

    That was an awesome interview 👏 she has such a great energy

  • @KimchiAndBeansVideos
    @KimchiAndBeansVideos 4 роки тому +1

    Beautiful drone shots at night! Nice comment on the acoustic of the city. We can almost visualize what you’re saying Lieles.

    • @mariaandbryan
      @mariaandbryan  4 роки тому

      It was a bit creepy at first, especially on our second night when I made him walk 10k steps to the waterfront that was under construction and deserted hahha

  • @LinaandDanTravel
    @LinaandDanTravel 4 роки тому +5

    Very helpful conversation! Its so nice to interact with he locals! You guys are amazing! 🤗

  • @nickandhelmi
    @nickandhelmi 4 роки тому +4

    dude props for all the subtitles - this must be long to do man, i feel u lieles :D i used to do that.

    • @mariaandbryan
      @mariaandbryan  4 роки тому

      Well, we had to translate the Spanish part for y'all! Hahahaa
      What about Maria, you do Spanish subtitles for every single video plus finds translation in French and Turkish?
      Lol 🤣🤣
      Just kidding, putting them in the video was more tidious than when I do subtitles, I know cause I was translating for him lol 😆

  • @TravelInteresante
    @TravelInteresante 4 роки тому +1

    Great job shedding a new light on Belgrade Maria and Lieles, can't wait for the next stop!

  • @PuriandSue
    @PuriandSue 4 роки тому +1

    That lit castle at night is stunning, love the drone shot!

    • @mariaandbryan
      @mariaandbryan  4 роки тому

      You will see it daytime next video ☺️

    • @slavicakrkalovic7150
      @slavicakrkalovic7150 10 місяців тому

      That "lit castle" is Belgrade fortress in Kalemegdan park, built to prevent Otoman Turks to invade Belgrade! It is even more beautyful in day time...

  • @s.sandratn03
    @s.sandratn03 4 роки тому +2

    Thank you so much for sharing your traveling story to Serbia. Generally entire Europe the schools and colleges offers multiple languages to be taught which is very beneficial. I wish USA would add that as well. I miss my home. Sharing your traveling story to Serbia brings so many good memories. God bless you both. 🙏🏻🇷🇸❤️💙🤍

    • @mariaandbryan
      @mariaandbryan  4 роки тому

      Sandra, thank you so much for your kind words.
      Yes wish the US and Spain did a better job at introducing languages like Serbia does. It is such an amazing thing to see.
      Do you go to visit often?
      Are you part of the big Serbian community in Chicago?
      Thanks for watching us !

  • @AnSEpisodes
    @AnSEpisodes 4 роки тому +10

    music background everywhere?? we're IN haha

    • @mariaandbryan
      @mariaandbryan  4 роки тому +1

      Hahaha yes they are big on their nightlife, so you can hear music everywhere and they told us is quiet now with the Coronavirus restrictions

  • @nazfromqueens
    @nazfromqueens 4 роки тому +5

    Great video guys. Looks super nice there! Great local guide u had there.

    • @mariaandbryan
      @mariaandbryan  4 роки тому

      Yes I connected with her through a friend on IG and she was very nice and helpful

  • @TwoHungryDiners
    @TwoHungryDiners 4 роки тому +2

    That’s really nice that local people at first are quite intimidating but once you put a smile on your face, they will welcome and embrace you.
    That’s why you need to always smile when talk to people, one smile can make a huge difference 👍🏻😊

    • @mariaandbryan
      @mariaandbryan  4 роки тому

      Yes, as a visitor we always have to smile and be polite every where we go
      Thank you guys

  • @TheCityandBeyond
    @TheCityandBeyond 4 роки тому +7

    Asking for the check is universal! Haha. We also learned the same thing.

  • @bearsandbutters
    @bearsandbutters 4 роки тому +4

    YES.. It's very important to know a few phrases when going to a new country, especially when English isn't the first language. But the most important phrase is.. Where is the bathroom? LOLOL!! OMG.. at 9:57 we think the guy sitting behind Lieles in the chair is fully nude??? LOLOL!!! We are all about being free and not wearing clothes if we don't have to!! LOL. Great video and love you guys to the mother effin' moon and safe travels!

    • @mariaandbryan
      @mariaandbryan  4 роки тому +1

      Hahaha he was wearing some nude swimsuit hahaha
      Yes where's the bathroom and can I have a beer hahahaha
      Thank you girls for your unconditional love! Muah! To the effin' moon and back!

  • @sirisemirisirisa
    @sirisemirisirisa 4 роки тому +33

    In Serbia, 17 Roman emperors were born including the first Roman emperor (Trajan Decius).
    And in nowadays, you can notice cultural, historical and religious influence and all those legacy of the Romans in this area. Sirmium (today’s Sremska Mitrovica) was the city in Pannonia, an ancient province of the Roman Empire.

    • @mariaandbryan
      @mariaandbryan  4 роки тому +7

      Fascinating, we read about the Roman emperors and we were so in awe.
      Thanks for sharing this!

    • @llcamaj82
      @llcamaj82 4 роки тому +2

      Trajan Decius was born in that part of the Balkans but he was born before Serbians were there. He was born in the 1st century and Slavs migrated to that region around late 6th and early 7th century. So some of those emporers were born there but they are not of Serbian origin.

    • @computeraudiophile9590
      @computeraudiophile9590 4 роки тому +8

      @@llcamaj82 Serbs were always on these parts. Just look at the Haplo group of DNA,and everithing is much clearer.

    • @llcamaj82
      @llcamaj82 4 роки тому

      @@computeraudiophile9590 that definitely is not true. There was a rebaptism and force conversion of the Albanian Catholics there. Obviously before Albanians were called Albanian but they are the original inhabitants of that region not Serbians. When you are baptized they change your name. So a lot of Serbian DNA is all different. That is very proven. So what is the original Serbian language? It is still a form of Slavic. How come all Serbians only speak a Slavic language and don’t know of ever having another language? Cause Serbians always spoke a Slavic language. Serbians aren’t Dardanians or Illyrians. There is a lot of new research being done that find all this to be true. Serbians have a lot of culture but the Serbian government doesn’t tell the Serbian people their real and true history. There are other countries governments that do the same. I love history of every nation. I find all of it to be interesting.

    • @computeraudiophile9590
      @computeraudiophile9590 4 роки тому +8

      @@llcamaj82 Albanians were brought from Chechenya,in 13th century. Language is similar to Chechen. They became nation in mid 19th century in Vienna convetion.As for the DNA,you'll find Celtic,Nordic(Scandinavian),South slavic,(Tribal,thats how they call us in French school books),Iliryan,(Turkish/Persian around 2%)etc. In Serbian language itself,4000 celtic words exists. Its well known that Celts were first in Europe,than Britain. It is much complicated for every European nation,to pin point who they truelly are. Did you know that all Germanic tribes were Slavic? The deeper you go back in history,the more complex it is.

  • @TiaandAndy
    @TiaandAndy 4 роки тому +1

    Very informative guys, love that you included Masa in your video, it was very interesting hearing it from her perspective! Love that the architecture of the buildings are mixed throughout town.

    • @mariaandbryan
      @mariaandbryan  4 роки тому

      Thank you Tia and Andy, she was def a rock star.

  • @BanSweet
    @BanSweet 4 роки тому +8

    Wowww look at the place is calm it's so clean. I love the place. Someday I will visit that place. Common guys let's have some couple beers in my place. Let's talk about your trip. Enjoy

  • @jelenavujovic8214
    @jelenavujovic8214 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you so much for the nice 'shocking' things you encountered in Belgrade. But, please come again,I enjoy so much you sharing so many beautiful things about my country. My suggestion is you stay for,lets say, 2 weeks,and visit the tourist places in Eastern Serbia (the Golubac fortress,7000 year old archeological sites like Lepenski Vir,Viminacijum, the Djerdap gorge amd its beautiful viewpoints, Western Serbia (Zlatibor,Tara and Zlatar mountains and monasteries in their vicinity, Southern Serbia (the Devil's city which was the candidate for the Seven Wonders of the World) and so,so,so many other places and towns like Novi Sad,Nis etc. I cant wait your new videos. Blessings from Belgrade🙂

    • @mariaandbryan
      @mariaandbryan  4 роки тому +1

      Hi Jelena! We stayed in Belgrade for over a month, we slow travel because we work as we go. We are planning to get back soon and explore the country, maybe rent a car and go to smaller cities and towns. Thank you for your love and support! Can't wait to be back

  • @olivergameplay1582
    @olivergameplay1582 4 роки тому +1

    You are the great people. And Masha too. Enjoy your time in Serbia. Best regards.

    • @mariaandbryan
      @mariaandbryan  4 роки тому +1

      We really enjoyed our time there! Thank you so much for your words ☺️☺️

  • @toysbrickplanet8036
    @toysbrickplanet8036 4 роки тому +3

    Nice video, I love it, thanks for your sharing :)

  • @SantosChronicles
    @SantosChronicles 4 роки тому

    The architecture is a mixture. The buildings are huge with a mix of old and new. Those are great drone shots.

    • @mariaandbryan
      @mariaandbryan  4 роки тому +1

      Thank you Carl! Next video has more drone shots ! Stay tuned

  • @SantosChronicles
    @SantosChronicles 4 роки тому +2

    Really cool you got the interview. Really puts everything in perspective.

  • @aomamebnk5999
    @aomamebnk5999 4 роки тому +5

    At one point there were over 270 mosques in Belgrade alone..they all got destroyed by Austro-hungarians apart from Bayrakli mosque which is the oldest religious structure in Belgrade..there was even a buddhist pagoda built by Kalmyks. Balkans is very rich in history and many many different people and nations passed through and left their mark.. i really like your videos guys, thank you for being respectful and nice presentation of Belgrade😊

    • @mariaandbryan
      @mariaandbryan  4 роки тому +1

      Wow we didn't know about the Buddhist temple or the amount of mosques that were there before. We walked by the only one that it's standing and it was just so random to see it there in a regular street surrounded by other buildings, but that is the beauty of Belgrade.
      Thank you so much for watching us. We love our time there and we learned so much about history and people. We def would love to go back and travel more around the country.
      Thank you thank you for your words ☺️

    • @goranvuletic8873
      @goranvuletic8873 4 роки тому +3

      One must know that it was not the Serbs who destroyed the mosques, it was the conqueror.

    • @aomamebnk5999
      @aomamebnk5999 4 роки тому +1

      @@goranvuletic8873 Yep, by Austro-hungarians

  • @stevanstevan763
    @stevanstevan763 4 роки тому +2

    You guys are so Charismatic i am surprised you dont have more subs

    • @mariaandbryan
      @mariaandbryan  4 роки тому +1

      Awww thank you so much! We actually just got 3000 on Monday and we got spike throughout the week. We are very happy and thankful!

    • @stevanstevan763
      @stevanstevan763 4 роки тому

      @@mariaandbryan Nice! i hope to see even more as your channel groves!

    • @mariaandbryan
      @mariaandbryan  4 роки тому

      Thank you so so much!!! It means the world to us

  • @sajsikaru8495
    @sajsikaru8495 4 роки тому

    Great video guys, I enjoyed watching it...As born and raised Belgrader, now living abroad though, I have to say that I am very pleased with how you felt about visiting Serbia and Belgrade...Hopefully you guys will come back again there...Cheers.

    • @mariaandbryan
      @mariaandbryan  4 роки тому

      And this comment made us extremely happy !
      Where are you living now?
      We def want to go back and do a road trip to get to experience smaller towns and more traditional food.
      When was the last time you went there?

  • @nickandhelmi
    @nickandhelmi 4 роки тому +7

    agreed language is one of the think put people on the fear list when travellign overseas, but i guess if you are a couple you always have each other. But seems belgrade is english friendly which in fact great, especially for maria to order wine lol

    • @mariaandbryan
      @mariaandbryan  4 роки тому +1

      Yes absolutely! The most common languages we heard people speaking after English was French and German.
      It was really cool 😊 kudos to them. In the US people only speak English and in Spain with all the tourism we have, and we barely know any second languages

  • @TheCityandBeyond
    @TheCityandBeyond 4 роки тому +3

    That's actually what we love about New Orleans. Since it's one of the oldest cities and has a cajun culture, it doesn't look anything like the other cities we've been to. But we agree that most major cities often look like each other. But now that we've seen more of America, we realize just how different many cities can look when you get in the meat of it. We were just in a part of Jersey City that had one block that reminded us so much of England and another that reminded us of NOLA. It's crazy how architecture can tell the history of a place. Selena LOVES architecture because her dad worked in it, so we spend so much time admiring that part of a city.

    • @mariaandbryan
      @mariaandbryan  4 роки тому

      Nice! Yes 100%.
      Belgrade is unique in architecture, I'm sure Selena would enjoy seeing it. I will keep posting some IG photos so I can show her more

  • @TravelInteresante
    @TravelInteresante 4 роки тому

    Very glad that they opened up to you all and welcomed you in, for sure makes us want to come to Belgrade and visit now.

    • @mariaandbryan
      @mariaandbryan  4 роки тому

      Yes really nice, different dynamic than Turkey though but very welcoming as well.

  • @TwoHungryDiners
    @TwoHungryDiners 4 роки тому +7

    I love to see different architectures between different countries / cities.
    Belgrade is definitely very unique on its own 😍

  • @Kflyboiii
    @Kflyboiii 4 роки тому +1

    Love this long video! Glad u guys had great time in belgrade

    • @mariaandbryan
      @mariaandbryan  4 роки тому

      Thank you! We surely did! Such a hidden gem

  • @lukacalov1988
    @lukacalov1988 4 роки тому +5

    Glad that you like it
    Come more often bro

    • @mariaandbryan
      @mariaandbryan  4 роки тому

      Thank you! We will be back to do a road trip so we can go to Novi sad and Tara national park

  • @PogiboyProductions
    @PogiboyProductions 4 роки тому +9

    Agreed! Language is a barrier for those who love to travel abroad. Glad to see Serbia is not one of those places 🙂

  • @FloridaWithFive
    @FloridaWithFive 4 роки тому +1

    You have great content. Thank you for the subtitles too!

    • @mariaandbryan
      @mariaandbryan  4 роки тому

      Well thank you so much! Truly appreciated 🤗
      Do you live in Florida?

  • @snjezanadelic1132
    @snjezanadelic1132 4 роки тому +1

    You guys took me back home watching your videos...even tho I'm far away
    THANK YOU FOR THAT❤❤❤

    • @mariaandbryan
      @mariaandbryan  4 роки тому

      Where are you at? Happy you enjoyed it! We had a great time in Belgrade

  • @r.r.8576
    @r.r.8576 4 роки тому

    Great coverage of Belgrade! Keep it up, you are real deal.

    • @mariaandbryan
      @mariaandbryan  4 роки тому

      Thanks a lot!
      It means a lot to read your comment

  • @heidimaras8328
    @heidimaras8328 Рік тому +1

    Really well done,thank you

  • @TravelInteresante
    @TravelInteresante 4 роки тому +1

    So important to learn from early on... We both didn't start learning other languages until middle school.

    • @mariaandbryan
      @mariaandbryan  4 роки тому +1

      Lieles got some languages in school but never was able to speak any of them. İ think their education system in Serbia when it comes to language is very high and def higher than the US or Spain
      İ started learning languages at a early age but it was all private academies so i was lucky, and yet look at my accent lol

  • @TravelInteresante
    @TravelInteresante 4 роки тому

    Eclectic is definitely the perfect word to describe all that different architecture. That's really cool it doesn't remind you of any other spot.

  • @KimchiAndBeansVideos
    @KimchiAndBeansVideos 4 роки тому

    You guys definitively envious to learn more about Serbia. All that questioning at the airport would’ve been intimidating too. Good to know that they open up.

    • @mariaandbryan
      @mariaandbryan  4 роки тому

      Yes the questions and how they asked the questions, and being so tall and serious, it was intimidating a bit for sure.

  • @predragmanov6341
    @predragmanov6341 2 роки тому

    13:35 Thank you, you are so kind for learning those phrases in Serbian language. People here (and in most other south-eastern Europe's Balkan countries) are different when it comes to expectations of foreigners speaking our language. No one in their right mind would expect from a foreigner to speak Serbian (plus it's a hard language to pronounce with a complicated grammar etc.). Compared to some other larger European nations, we are a relatively small crowd (of only 7-8 millions). So, we are not like French, the Germans etc.

    • @mariaandbryan
      @mariaandbryan  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you so much! We went back last year, rescued a dog and a cat and stayed in Serbia for almost a year. We recently left and we wish we would have learned more Serbian. We truly loved our time there and will keep going back every chance we get to visit friends and cheer with Rakija!

  • @unowhotravelchannel
    @unowhotravelchannel 4 роки тому

    Fascinating to hear about the people at first hand from a local, a smile doesn't cost a penny, so smiles all round in our book😀😀😀👍

    • @mariaandbryan
      @mariaandbryan  4 роки тому

      Yes, a smile can take you places! The world needs to smile more

  • @simontravels2530
    @simontravels2530 4 роки тому +2

    You guys are dope. Great video!

    • @mariaandbryan
      @mariaandbryan  4 роки тому +1

      Thank you so much!!!
      Happy you liked it!! ☺️

  • @Forkit956
    @Forkit956 4 роки тому

    Getting to know and interacting with locals has to be the best way to experience a new place

    • @mariaandbryan
      @mariaandbryan  4 роки тому

      100% that's what we love the most and miss when we don't get to do it

  • @gapeVZ
    @gapeVZ 4 роки тому +9

    Ajde sto razumem Engleski nego sam sve razumela na Spanskom!!! Hvala ti Kasandra 😂😂😂😂

  • @Forkit956
    @Forkit956 4 роки тому +1

    Very beautiful architecture indeed. Sad to think about the historical things lost and destroyed in wars

    • @mariaandbryan
      @mariaandbryan  4 роки тому

      Yes so many wars here in belgrade 😞

  • @FoodandFootprints
    @FoodandFootprints 4 роки тому

    That mix of architecture is really interesting!

    • @mariaandbryan
      @mariaandbryan  4 роки тому +1

      Quite indeed and the Yugoslavian buildings are so impacting. I mean I grew up watching the wars on this side of the world, so it was like closing my eyes and be able to recreate some of those images I saw on TV. It's insane

  • @KimchiAndBeansVideos
    @KimchiAndBeansVideos 4 роки тому

    Que gusto saber de Masa. Lieles you’re learning. This was an awesome video!!!

    • @mariaandbryan
      @mariaandbryan  4 роки тому

      Masa is awesome! And Belgrade in general. When we meet, we should only speak in spanish to Lieles, see if he gets it lol

  • @anaancic5388
    @anaancic5388 4 роки тому

    This was really nice. Thank you!

    • @mariaandbryan
      @mariaandbryan  4 роки тому

      Glad you liked it!
      Belgrade truly shocked us in a great way

  • @PuriandSue
    @PuriandSue 4 роки тому

    Did I say Maria is really awesome with her history facts? 😍 you're amazing! I can't remember anything about history haha!

    • @mariaandbryan
      @mariaandbryan  4 роки тому

      Awww thank you guys! I take history seriously, I really love it but I have a terrible memory, so sometimes I remember what happened but not the dates or the dates but not exactly what happened lol but I remember something happened lol

  • @LifetimeTravelmates
    @LifetimeTravelmates 4 роки тому +19

    44 veces??? 😱 No tenía ni idea!

    • @mariaandbryan
      @mariaandbryan  4 роки тому +2

      Muy fuerte, uno de sus edificios religiosos más antiguos es una mezquita, y es la única mezquita que dejaron en pie por respeto.

  • @MariCarmenCasillas61
    @MariCarmenCasillas61 4 роки тому +1

    Que buen reportaje, sois geniales en vuestras presentaciones y las experiencias que aportais .... ase aguila es maravillosal!!!. Vuestra amiga genial hablando español

    • @mariaandbryan
      @mariaandbryan  4 роки тому +1

      Si Masa habla genial castellano.
      Muchas gracias M Carmen !

  • @MikkiShihTzu
    @MikkiShihTzu 4 роки тому +9

    I guess Spanish is fluent as well as English from Belgrade! Thats great for tourist

    • @mariaandbryan
      @mariaandbryan  4 роки тому +1

      Any language, they all speak languages, french and German is some of the ones we found the most after English

  • @PS-xb9hc
    @PS-xb9hc 3 роки тому

    Mamuchos out!😁❤️ Great video

  • @Popularmemesofical
    @Popularmemesofical 3 роки тому

    Thanks for promoting my country 😊🙏

    • @mariaandbryan
      @mariaandbryan  3 роки тому

      Our pleasure! We are back since the last week of August so more videos of Serbia coming soon! We love it here!

  • @ThisIsOurRetirement
    @ThisIsOurRetirement 4 роки тому

    Looks like you had a great stay in Belgrade TFS and I am thinking you are now travelling to your next place to stay, stay safe and keep well have a great weekend Cheers 🍷👍🍺

    • @mariaandbryan
      @mariaandbryan  4 роки тому

      Hello! Yes we traveled to 3 more destinations, hope to start showing you this week. İ can't wait to see your road trip video, we have been road tripping too but we will catch up tomorrow

  • @nemanjarosic6092
    @nemanjarosic6092 4 роки тому

    Great video! Enjoy your stay 😊

    • @mariaandbryan
      @mariaandbryan  4 роки тому

      Thank you! We were there in August, missing it already

  • @portirnica
    @portirnica 4 роки тому +21

    If you circle like that to the waiters they will bring you another round of drinks not the bill 😁

    • @mariaandbryan
      @mariaandbryan  4 роки тому +2

      hahaha In Spain too! another round!! hahaha

  • @sasat.zlatanovic4627
    @sasat.zlatanovic4627 4 роки тому

    Hugs and kisses for both of you. Great video.

    • @mariaandbryan
      @mariaandbryan  4 роки тому

      Thank you so much! Hugs and kisses to you too!

  • @ProducerAuthentic
    @ProducerAuthentic 4 роки тому

    Super ste
    Hvala lepo, dodjite nam opet

    • @mariaandbryan
      @mariaandbryan  4 роки тому

      Vratićemo se uskoro. Zaista smo uživali u vremenu provedenom tamo i nadamo se da ćemo upoznati još domaćih. Hvala

  • @PuriandSue
    @PuriandSue 4 роки тому

    Something you guys did about the colour grading in this video different from the others? Love the orange-y and turquoise, and a little faded colour grading here!

    • @mariaandbryan
      @mariaandbryan  4 роки тому +1

      Yes Lieles used a new technique. I'll have him sharing with you guys through message

  • @FoodandFootprints
    @FoodandFootprints 4 роки тому

    So glad you had a great time in Belgrade!

    • @mariaandbryan
      @mariaandbryan  4 роки тому

      We did. Pretty amazing and different city

  • @isabeljacasgarcia1976
    @isabeljacasgarcia1976 2 роки тому

    Hola me llamo Isabel soy de Playa Varadero Cuba ...tengo dos hijos trabajando en belgrado con residencia le estoy muy agradecida a ti y a tu esposo por sus videos son lo mejor de lo q he visto diafanos agradables y me han ofrecido informacion realista de donde viven mis hijos ...visitare belgrado por un mes a finales de octubre de este año y tomare muy en cuenta sus recomendaciones gracias como madre y como cubana exitos futuros

    • @mariaandbryan
      @mariaandbryan  2 роки тому +1

      Isabel, que mensaje mas bonito nos has dejado. Se nos han aguado los ojos y todo. Y le he mandado una foto de tu mensaje a mi madre, porque se, que ella como madre te entiende.
      Belgrado es una ciudad muy muy segura, ya lo veras cuando visites. Nosotros estamos en Turquia ahora, pero estaremos por Belgrado en Octobre. Si le apetece un cafe, mandenos un mensaje y nos damos un abrazo.
      Mil gracias por tu mensaje, este tipo de historias reales son la razon por las cuales seguimos haciendo videos. MIL GRACIAS y buen viaje para ver a tus hijos.

    • @isabeljacasgarcia1976
      @isabeljacasgarcia1976 2 роки тому

      Gracias a ustedes por la simpatia y la alegria en sus videos el respeto a un pais q te acoge es la esencia de las migraciones de los pueblos ....ustedes destacan de los lugares lo agradable para criticar y arreglar estan sus nacionales ....y q bonita su respuesta
      Pues sera un gustazo tomarme un cafe con ustedes y asi les hablare un poquito de mi isla jjj q amo tanto y de mi playa donde vivo ....asi q por favor como te dije por mi wattshapp me avisas y nos encontramos en belgrado y nos regalamos el inicio de una bonita amistad yo llego el 25 de octubre y estare 40 dias
      Besos a tu mami y un saludo a tu esposo q es divertidisimo como come besos miles a ti cariño

  • @Nadelina_kb
    @Nadelina_kb 4 роки тому

    Habla español perfectamente ! Me encanta mucho los languages latinos. Belgrade is a destination I would not have thought about I really enjoyed you sharing your experience. Also I love ancient architecture mixed with modernity. I like the « who’s behind me » lol ! So important to feel secured.

    • @mariaandbryan
      @mariaandbryan  4 роки тому +1

      Yes Lieles is always watching his surroundings, I guess is a NYC thing lol
      They speak so many languages, it's truly impressive.
      I'm from Spain, I'm not sure if I told you before.
      You would absolutely love Belgrade and it's not far from France.

    • @Nadelina_kb
      @Nadelina_kb 4 роки тому

      The Mamuchos yes it’s not far indeed ! I wasn’t sure about your Spanish accent but I was going to say it sounds like Spanish from Spain as they don’t pronounce all the syllables. :) but you speak clearly and I still could understand most of what you were saying.

    • @mariaandbryan
      @mariaandbryan  4 роки тому +1

      Hahaha it depends on where in Spain. We don't pronounce the syllables in the south but I'm from Madrid hahaha
      Everyone in the north does, you can find some of the finest Castilian there
      But glad you understood me,.now a bit of my french, your Spanish and English and we are all set
      thank you

    • @Nadelina_kb
      @Nadelina_kb 4 роки тому

      The Mamuchos 👌🏽

  • @Dosadniste2000
    @Dosadniste2000 4 роки тому

    Hey,thank you for this nice promotion. :)

    • @mariaandbryan
      @mariaandbryan  4 роки тому +1

      Hahaha, we only share what we learned and experienced while we were there. We were thrilled to have a local sharing her insights.
      Wish we can meet more locals next time

  • @SenjaAldee
    @SenjaAldee 4 роки тому +1

    tataaaaaa.. i love the interview session and you wearing a dress hahahahhaahha guapaaaa

    • @mariaandbryan
      @mariaandbryan  4 роки тому

      Thank you Tata!! Now I need to lose weight lol

  • @PuriandSue
    @PuriandSue 4 роки тому +1

    Love your outfit here Maria! 😘

    • @mariaandbryan
      @mariaandbryan  4 роки тому

      Thank you! I still need to lose some weight though lol 🥺