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Jake&Anna | Travel & Life Abroad
เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 4 ส.ค. 2021
If you've stumbled onto our page without knowing who we are, here are the basics:
We are Anna and Jake, and we are aspiring world travelers who enjoy shooting videos and pictures just for fun. In 2020, Jake accepted a job that brought us (along with our dog Cardi) all the way to western Germany. After saving up all of our pennies in quarantine and planning tons of itineraries, we are ready to hit the ground running! Whether you are hunting for ideas for your next big trip, or you just want to follow along, we welcome you!
We are Anna and Jake, and we are aspiring world travelers who enjoy shooting videos and pictures just for fun. In 2020, Jake accepted a job that brought us (along with our dog Cardi) all the way to western Germany. After saving up all of our pennies in quarantine and planning tons of itineraries, we are ready to hit the ground running! Whether you are hunting for ideas for your next big trip, or you just want to follow along, we welcome you!
FRANKFURT, GERMANY Must Do's | Ruby Louise Review | Frankfurt Travel Vlog | Americans in Germany
Check out the best things to do in Frankfurt! We visit the old town, Kleinmarkethall, the Iron Bridge, and Sachsenhausen. Watch our vlog to get the best itinerary for a day trip.
-- Ruby Louise Hotel:
www.ruby-hotels.com/hotels-destinations/frankfurt/ruby-louise
-- Follow us on Instagram:
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-- Follow us on TikTok:
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-- Do you like our travel vlogs? Check out these other destinations:
Perfect NICE, FRANCE Travel Itinerary | FRENCH RIVIERA Travel Vlog | Côte d'Azur | Food & Wine Tour
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1 Night in MONACO | Winning in the MONTE-CARLO CASINO | Côte d’Azur Travel Vlog | French Riviera
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4 Days in the Tropical Paradise MADEIRA, PORTUGAL | MADEIRA Travel Vlog | The BEST Travel Itinerary
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How to Spend 3 DAYS in PRAGUE, CZECHIA | Don't Miss These MUST SEE Sites | Prague Travel Vlog
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Cologne CHRISTMAS MARKET 2021 | One Night in Cologne, GERMANY | Köln Weihnachtsmarkt | Travel Vlog
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Best Way to Spend 2 Days in BRUGES, BELGIUM | The Most Romantic City in Europe | Bruges Travel Vlog
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One Night in a HOSTEL in BRUSSELS | Navigating the ICE Train in Frankfurt | Belgium Travel Vlog
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Exploring BARCELONA with a BABY! | Hostel and Tour Review | Barcelona Travel Vlog
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-- For more information on living in Germany as an American, check out our other videos:
WATCH THIS Before Driving in GERMANY! | 5 Tips for Americans Driving in Germany | How to Drive in DE
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COMMISSARY vs. GERMAN GROCERY STORE in Wiesbaden, Germany | Foods We Can't Find in Germany
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Tips and Tricks for Grocery Shopping in WIESBADEN, GERMANY | An American In GLOBUS | Life Abroad
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What is MILITARY HOUSING like in WIESBADEN, GERMANY? Full HOUSE TOUR | Housing Questions ANSWERED
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How to Navigate a Farmer's MARKET in GERMANY Like a PRO | Americans in GERMANY | Exploring Wiesbaden
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-- Ruby Louise Hotel:
www.ruby-hotels.com/hotels-destinations/frankfurt/ruby-louise
-- Follow us on Instagram:
jakeandanna.travel
-- Follow us on TikTok:
www.tiktok.com/@jakeandannatravel?lang=en
-- Do you like our travel vlogs? Check out these other destinations:
Perfect NICE, FRANCE Travel Itinerary | FRENCH RIVIERA Travel Vlog | Côte d'Azur | Food & Wine Tour
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1 Night in MONACO | Winning in the MONTE-CARLO CASINO | Côte d’Azur Travel Vlog | French Riviera
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4 Days in the Tropical Paradise MADEIRA, PORTUGAL | MADEIRA Travel Vlog | The BEST Travel Itinerary
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How to Spend 3 DAYS in PRAGUE, CZECHIA | Don't Miss These MUST SEE Sites | Prague Travel Vlog
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Cologne CHRISTMAS MARKET 2021 | One Night in Cologne, GERMANY | Köln Weihnachtsmarkt | Travel Vlog
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Best Way to Spend 2 Days in BRUGES, BELGIUM | The Most Romantic City in Europe | Bruges Travel Vlog
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One Night in a HOSTEL in BRUSSELS | Navigating the ICE Train in Frankfurt | Belgium Travel Vlog
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Exploring BARCELONA with a BABY! | Hostel and Tour Review | Barcelona Travel Vlog
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-- For more information on living in Germany as an American, check out our other videos:
WATCH THIS Before Driving in GERMANY! | 5 Tips for Americans Driving in Germany | How to Drive in DE
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COMMISSARY vs. GERMAN GROCERY STORE in Wiesbaden, Germany | Foods We Can't Find in Germany
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Tips and Tricks for Grocery Shopping in WIESBADEN, GERMANY | An American In GLOBUS | Life Abroad
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What is MILITARY HOUSING like in WIESBADEN, GERMANY? Full HOUSE TOUR | Housing Questions ANSWERED
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How to Navigate a Farmer's MARKET in GERMANY Like a PRO | Americans in GERMANY | Exploring Wiesbaden
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sollen sie doch weiter ihr chemisches verzucktertes zeug aus den USA fressen. Das ist ja schon seltsam. Wenn du dir andere anschaust, so einen scheiss Geschmack kann man doch nicht haben. maybe staged just cause its german. Ja ich weiss Geschmäcker sind verschieden, aber das ist ne beleidigung xDD
NEVER opt for an electric car, they are awful.
Die Sirene im Hintergrund hört sich nicht amerikanisch an sondern eine Deutsche Sirene 😂
Stairwell is what we called each set of apartments that shared the same stairs. We went to school at Haineberg Crestview never had gates.
The smaller spare bedroom used to be a walk through room with two doors. It was my older sisters bedroom & my younger her sister & I shared the bigger spare bedroom. We lived in Crestview for several years in the early 70s ❤
The hall closet used to be the kitchen door back when I lived there in 1971. The kitchen was a closed room. The living dining room is the same with the balcony.
Your out of focus camera makes the video distracting.
rule #0. forget about your entitlement. nobody owes you anything here.
you are doing great
How old is baby here?
will be copying this thanks!
The best part of the video is when that beautiful Nanutria appeared ❤️
DONDE ESTA LA NANUTRIA ARMY?
3:47 i know that guy! El gocho de oro #nanutria
The golden gocho.
5:47 nanutria. 🇻🇪
Una mano arriba los que vienen a ver a nuestro amado gocho de oro! ✋️
A great sighting of the elusive Nanutria
¿Alguien mas vino por nanutria?
Wow! you encountered the great Nanutria!
6:22 someone in Schwäbisch Hall gets reall angry :D
hi, great video! which river cruise is this?
What is the second hotel you would recommend in FFM?
Americans saying German sweets are to sweet is a good April fools joke
hi! what the name of the hostel?
Great guide ❤thank you😊
I lived in Bierstadt for 3 years and I could not leave Europe fast enough. I spent a third of my life in the field doing CTC’s there.
No I will bring my big truck over.
1:30 Lol, yeah definitely not doing a Tesla or SmartCar, Probably C63s AMG or E63s AMG for the right price.
So much missed foods!!
Correction, if you are in Frankfurt and going across the iron footbridge, you are not crossing the Rhine River... That is the Main River, pronounced Mine... That river flows down into the Rhine River at the quaint city of Mainz... Gutenberg museum and University... Carnival festival... Many great sites, close to Wiesbaden... Actually across the Rhine River from Wiesbaden is Mainz...
Do go to that meat counter and buy bacon if this is what you like they have really good bacon... Since it is not pre-packaged, you can buy as much as you like or as little as you like...
Interesting information for you, in America we sterilize our eggs, so the shells become much thinner and more fragile and we must refrigerate them, in Germany they do not sterilize their eggs so they are fine not refrigerated and they will last quite some time although you will find all the Germans take them home and put them in the refrigerator, lol... As I put in another post to you, the bread there is incredible and everyone has a bread box which keeps that bread fresh much longer than just if you left it out and it's plastic bag or generally a paper bag.
Würse is a very tasty seasoning the Germans love, so does anyone else who tries it. Use sprinkle it on food just before you eat it like we do with salt and pepper, it's particularly tasty on eggs and so many other things. You will just have to try it out, it's cheap put it on the table next to the salt and pepper shaker and try it a little bit on anything you eat... I am an American and I love it...
Additionally, I find you are correct things are much cheaper in the German grocery store no matter which one you go to. Also I tend to think that just about everything is better, except as you said, you may have a few American favorites that you will just not find in German grocery stores. Try to find Velveeta cheese to make mac and cheese, not! But really you have the right attitude you are in Germany eat as the Germans do and don't miss out on the tasty bread. They have bread with meat and cheese mixed into it and it is the bomb, smear a little butter on there and you'll eat half of that loaf. Also their bread is 10 times more healthier than ours... That flower you speak of is different, do some research and you will find it is better than anything we have. You may have to mix in a few things... They number it, as you said, each number means something different... If you bake, in the end, you will love their flower once you learn how to use it.
Used for stews, gravy, cucumber salad,and such. We have been using it since late 60's when my oma showed used.
lot of wrong informations just like with EVs where they sayed that gas are expensive but they "forget" to tell that electricity are more expensive at chargers then gas and 80+% of peoples in Germany lives in cities in apartments so they cannot recharge at home
gas are expensive but electricity are more expensive at rechargers and most of peoples live in cities at apartments so they cannot throw 200meter or more cabels to recharge all day
I'm going to guess that Jake is a Scorpio and Anna is a Leo.
What was the restaurant you eat at please, your video was brilliant thanks for sharing 😊
Commissaries in the U.S. are not the same because they all have different foods. I went to Miramar, 32nd Street, Camp Pendleton, North Island in San Diego, Nellis in Las Vegas), Port Hueneme, and Honolulu. They all have different foods.
This was easily the most helpful video I’ve found comparing the neighborhoods. Thank you so much!
Do you suggest a baby carrier or a stroller?
Moving there soon, thank you for this video. How was moving your dog there? Worried about our two big dogs.
Kein wunder die geschmaksnerven von amerikanern sind durch die ganzen chemikalien die sie sich in den hals schieb kaputt die wissen einfach nicht was gut ist. Die sollen mal lesen was in ihren süsigkeiten drinne ist und was bei uns drinn ist. Dann sehen sie was besser ist.
Hooah! Very interesting. We just assumed the commissary was cheaper. However, we knew well enough to get bread, beer, and bratwurst on the economy!
Hooah! My wife, some friends of ours, and I visited Prague in 1991 soon after the Soviet Union collapsed. It looks SOOOOOO much nicer in your video. The buildings and natural surrounding were breath taking from the outside, but Prague was still in bad shape in 1991 because of the many years (decades) of communism. Now we want to return for a follow up visit over 30 year later! Prague has bounced back big time. Great job! Great vid!
That maggi stuff is some kinda seasoning. My grandma is from Holland and uses it to make gravy and soups.
No right before left applies in parking lots, not in the video but important because even German people believe that there is lol
Great vlog on Nice, I'm heading there in a few weeks. I booked the food tour thanks to your recommendation, looking forward to it!
Two minor corrections: - It is not allowed to pass other vehicles on the right if you are using an exit lane. It is only legal on acceleration lanes to enter the Autobahn and when the Autobahn splits in two directions. (§ 7a StVO) - There is no law that requires you to use the safety vest that you need to have with you in the vehicle. The law only requires you to bring it with you and show it to police if they ask for it. Failing to wear it in case of an accident or vehicle breakdown is not a violation of any law. But it is of course not the smartest thing to leave it inside the vehicle and stumble across the Autobahn without it, especially at night. (§ 53a (2) Nr. 3 StVO)
I love your home so beautiful and cozy !!!❤️
You forgot: -Child seats are mandatory for children up to 12 years of age, unless they are 1.50 m tall. -In cities you have to pay attention to cycle lanes and sometimes also tram tracks. -When parking you often need a blue parking disc. Be sure to check in advance if there is one in the car. Also small change 50ct, 1 €, 2 € - for the parking meters and shopping carts. -You can only turn right at red where there is a green arrow on the traffic light. -In Spielstraßen/play streets you are only allowed to drive at walking speed, max. 7km/h. -Before driving onto a freeway, you should check the fuel level. Ideally, it is at least half full. If you drive empty on the freeway, it gets expensive. -If you break down on the Autobahn but have no cell phone reception, no problem. You can see an arrow on the black and white delineator post on the right-hand side of the road. It indicates the direction in which you have to walk to get to an emergency telephone. These are orange stands that remind you a bit of a fire hydrant. -If you're angry, you shouldn't give anyone the f...off sign or make other insulting gestures from your own car. In Germany, freedom of expression ends when it reduces the dignity of another person. And that's what happens when you show a stranger the bird or flipped finger. - German cops are generally friendly and rarely shoot. But you should treat them politely and, if you speak German with them, you shouldn't use the informal 'du', you must use the formal "Sie" and "Herr/Frau XY". Using the informal form would be an insult. They turn a blind eye to people who can only speak German poorly - but they don't have to. -I strongly recommend only speaking English to police officers. None of the police officers can say they don't speak English. Knowledge of English is mandatory. But that doesn't mean they're good at it. And especially when it comes to tickets, it can be it is a bit too tedious for them and they leave it with a warning. - There is a right-hand drive requirement on motorways. You must always drive in the right lane when it is free and there is little traffic. - You should also inform yourself about Rettungsgasse/emergency lanes beforehand. There are videos about it. - When confronted with an accident: 911 also works in Germany. However, it is better to call 110 for the police or 112 for the emergency services/ambulance/fire brigade. If you get into an accident, always call the ambulance, never transport anyone to the hospital yourself. Health insurance or accident insurance pays for the ambulance. -To the first aid box. In Germany there is an obligation to provide assistance at the scene of the accident. Anyone who is one of the first to pass the scene of an accident must provide assistance. Possibly also by applying bandages, chest compression and ventilating. Therefore acquire relevant knowledge beforehand. By the way, if something goes wrong, you don't have to expect to be sued. If you don't help, you will be sued and get jailed. -Overall, forget the notion that you can speed anywhere on German autobahns. Half of Europe rolls through Germany, the motorways are very busy, have deep ruts and are often in poor condition. Even if there is no speed limit, you are expected to drive at a speed appropriate to the circumstances. - It makes sense for US citizens and Canadians to find out about the traffic signs beforehand, as they are the internationally standardized signs in Germany. Only USA and Canada have others. Some time ago I had visitors from overseas who had also informed themselves with such videos. Therefore: No, nobody has to wear the high-visibility vest while driving. Only when you have an accident and leave your car you have to wear one and that is for all passengers who leave the car. Two adults, two children, four safety vests. You can get them at any gas station. And an absolute no to the rumor that you have to cover the license plate number while driving. That was actually the misconception my guests had, that they had to mask off the license plate. The license plates must be covered in the videos for data protection reasons. Not just your own, but everyone else's too. But you don't have to stick anything on it in real. On the contrary.