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- The beauty of Serbia, including Belgrade, Novi Sad, and the countryside, as well some honest thoughts on the Serbian culture as an American. Check out my Instagram for photography of Serbia and other places: / jonathanchu_md
Visit my website: www.jonathanchufilms.com
Thanks for watching.
-Jon
0:00 Main Cinematic
2:55 Thoughts on Serbian Culture as an American
4:18 Serbians are Warm and Welcoming
7:31 Camaraderie
9:27 Serbian Families
10:32 Serbian History and Heroes
13:45 Serbians are Unbothered
14:14 Serbian Cuisine
15:45 Cafe Culture
17:06 Smoking
17:29 Cohesiveness
18:36 Why Are Serbians Happier Than Americans?
21:40 Closing Thoughts
Script of First Part of Narration:
As you can probably see, I really enjoyed my time in Serbia and was so grateful that I had the chance to experience the beauty of the culture here.
It was definitely a completely different reality than the United States in a lot of different ways.
Really, The only reason it wasn’t complete culture shock is because I watched a good amount of TH-cam vids about the country and read blogs before going..
While in Serbia I spent most of my time in Belgrade, but I also had a chance to see the countryside, which was gorgeous in a typical European fashion, and also spent a day in Novi Sad as well.
Interestingly, I actually liked Novi sSad the best of all the places I visited in Serbia, as it just has such a charming and quaint European feel, and with its distinct architecture, almost feels like it’s right out of a storybook.
And so Next time I am back in Serbia, I will probably split my time equally between Novi Sad and Belgrade,
So as I said, with the remainder of this video, I just wanted to share a few thoughts about Serbian culture, and what makes it so fascinating and unique, and also what makes it so different from American culture.
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I love Serbia......Beautiful women.....nice people....Greetings from neighbouring Romania
Thanks Stefan, I very much agree haha. Perhaps I will visit Bucharest sometime also.
Of all neighbors, Serbs consider Romanians and Greeks as true Brothers...
I am smiling watching your videos! Not that I am a Serbian but I have a soft spot for them especially after creating an entire travel series with a Vespa in Serbia. I am so glad that you had a good impression from the country. Subscribed to your channel just now 😊
Wow, that means a lot coming from you. I've actually been a big fan of your videos for a while, and I never expected you to watch one of mine haha, especially since I just started getting serious with YT and have a lot to grow and learn. We'll have to keep in touch!
@@JonathanChuMD Thank you so much Jonathan! Haha dont say that you are a fan, I dont consider myself having a fan at all 😂😂 Good luck with your YT journey and yes, please keep in touch 🙂
@@SyifaAdriana ; ) Thank you Syifa
I visited Serbia in August, 2021 and I couldn’t have described it any better. Everything you said about Serbia is accurate. I have some of the same experiences. The nightlife in Serbia is also amazing. I have made a few friends who also were very helpful. I love Serbia and the Serbian people. When I returned to the USA, I was sad for quite sometime because I missed Serbia. I am definitely looking forward to going back. I told everyone who will listen about Serbia, there culture, their delicious foods. I had a wonderful experience and I would like to retire there in the future. I left a peace of my heart in Serbia. I am so glad that I am still in touch with the amazing friends I met.
I also must add. I am also a black American and I do share the same views as you. I am often criticized by my Black American peers regarding my views and beliefs. I believe we should preserve our history and learn from it, the good, the bad and the ugly. We cannot change nor erase history no matter who we are Orr where we live. It was disgusting what happened with the black life matter movement. All life matters and should be treated with dignity and respect no matter the color or nationality. I believe we all are created by our creator. I do love my country with all of its flaws and hope that one day things with change.
Thanks so much for the kind and incredibly thoughtful comment. I think we have a lot of similarities in our mindset and loved the same things about Serbia and its culture. I totally agree with you that while many aspects of American history are ugly to look at, it is very dangerous and Orwellian to try to erase it, but instead we need to objectively learn from it. Thanks again and take care Shirley.
@@JonathanChuMD Blessings to you Jonathan and I wish you safe travels and many success in all your endeavors.
@@shirleymatthews6422 Thank you so much for the kindness and encouragement Shirley
Now you at least know that lies your country that killed our babies in 1999. are false :) we are very wark and extremely hospitable people, and we pay for eachother a lot
Serbians are a wonderful people.
Agreed, definitely the best part of my visit, a wonderful people and a wonderful culture.
For Serbs, Kosovo is the same as Jerusalem for Jews, and the Kosovo battle is the same as the battle of the Alamo for Americans or Texans. Please next time put a map of Serbia in line with international law and the UN Charter. By the way, you are always welcome to Serbia. You did an excellent analysis of Serbs and Serbian society.
Thank you much for the kind words.
What is “in line with international law and the UN Charter? Pls explain its relation with the map of Serbia
@@wftga_official Quite simply, Kosovo is not a member of the UN, nor will it ever be, take a good look at the map of UN members and you will see the real map of Serbia. Kosovo is not a member of the UN since 2/3 of the UN members did not vote for admission. There is no consensus in the Security Council on this issue
Security Council Resolution 1244 is still in force, according to which Kosovo cannot be a state but a territory under UN and KFOR administration as a part of Serbia. If we were to allow the unilateral declaration of independence, who knows how many hundreds of countries there would be in this world from Catalonia, the Basque Country, Corsica, Republika Srpska in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Luhansk and Donetsk republic, etc...
@@user-jb3iu8tu1o well explained
you forget my Serbian Kraina and Republika Srpska
Bravo, because exactly this reason I returned back to Serbia after over 20 years in USA. I wanna for my 3 kids to know what is to be Serbian.
As much as I love USA, I think your kids will have a healthier environment in Serbia to grow up in.
to je isto uradio i moj tast sa svoje troje dece samo se vratio iz australije,nije sve u parama
@Esma super.
Честитам.
Није лако али је најлепше.
Welcome to Serbia, thank you on your honest opinion, very realistic
Thank you
Welcoming and helping people is in Serbian’s genes.
Yeah right i saw first hand in the 90's how you help.
@@georgefrancell5178 if you are a thread you will get ‚the other help & welcome‘ 😉
@@gamps2771 I definitely didnt threaten anybody in serbia!
@@georgefrancell5178 so where is the problem then mate 🤷🏻♂️ wondering how balkan people apparently ‚cant move forward’ but constantly playing the ‚look at the past‘ card when you (a lot of people) hear something good about Serbia.
@@gamps2771 The biggest problem on the Balkans was/is communism, just like every country in Europe that was communist after WWll. Where are they today, their economy and most importantly the mentality of the people. Communism is mostly responsible for the conflict between serbs and Croatian.
7:15 Kosovo and Metohija are Serbian land occupied at the moment.
You sir, have hit the nail on the head! I have traveled to Serbia 5 times and was married there 18 years ago. The culture reminds me of American families in the pre 1960's, which were more nuclear. Men went to work, women raised the children, and family was more revered than it is today. I hope you had Burek, and Leskovac grill, etc. as the food is delicious! I have eaten in Belgrade numerous times via my Sister in Law's choice of restaurants, all outstanding food including the liquid nitrogen desert I had. My wife is from Subotica and we have taken excursions to Budapest from this border city to Hungary. The Serbian culture still tops my list of people I enjoy immensely being around. I agree, even after being in the US Southern states, the Serbian folks are top notch and warm! I look forward to returning again when common sense returns and masks on 15 hour flights are eliminated. My family, including my Arkansas Grandparents and Great Grandparents (that had 13 children) I met as a child would be impressed! Family was number one in a Serbian way back then. I recommend Kalamegdan if you want to delve into history, as well as Viminacium outside of Belgrade a ways. The dig was very well done and they were working on un-earthing a Roman Coliseum last I visited. Also, Montenegro has the Monastery of Saint Peter which contains the right hand of John the Baptist which history says has rested there since 1917. Serbia is RICH in culture and history. Highly recommended for a wonderful European vacation!
Thanks so much for the very thoughtful comment and story Mr. Baros! I have heard Subotica is also pretty and worth visiting, perhaps I will have to check it out next time I am in Serbia.
Subotica, the Pearl of Serbia. One of the most beautiful Synagoge in the World.
Hi from Canada I VISITED Novi Sad 2 years ago and I fell in love with this city so my husband and I decided to move there Originally we are from CROATIA THE MOST BEAUTIFUL CITY IN THE WORLD PEOPLE ARE AMAZING FOOD EXCELLENT Talking about food first 2 years in Canada l could not eat meat It didn't have any taste ACTUALLY IT WAS AWFUL BUT WE GOT USED TO CANADIAN S SPECIALTY ARE MACARONI AND CHEESE AND BURGERS WITH INGREDIENTS YOU CAN NOT IDENTIFIE LIFE STYLE YOU EVEN CAN NOT COMPARE WE DON'T KNOW OUR NEIGHBORS CAN'T MAKE HONEST FRIENDS NO PARTIES I CAN GO ON AND ON SRBIJA IS BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY I'M COMING IN AUGUST AND HARDLY CAN WAIT THANK YOU FOR THE VIDEO
I just got here too. Be sure to join the Novi Sad Foreign Visitors club on FB too. It's such a great help!
It's absolutely amazing how well you've represented your views and insights. I'm a Serb who grew up in the states (NYC mostly) and after 25 years in the states moved to Beijing. I am absolutely astounded by how well you've actually represented my own views of both Serbia and America. I agreed wholeheartedly with every word you said, and could not have said it better myself. Bravo.
Thank you so much Marko, you're so kind - it means a lot since you have both the Serbian and American perspective!
Thanks for being objective about our culture and the country, many countries are spreading lies about Serbia and the Serbian people for various reasons. This is the real land of the free. Greetings from Serbia
Yes the western media says very little about your country, and often shows negative portrayals when it does. I'm glad I got to see and experience your culture for myself. Every nation has its good and bad aspects, but I think Serbian culture has many valuable things that are now missing from modern America.
You did such a great job, it's priceless. I've not been there personally, but am hoping to one day in the near future. Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts of Serbia, the people, the culture, traditions, and especially the quality of food. I dearly hope it will NOT turn into one of those industrial western culture of chain restaurants, or food, or coffee, or anything for that matter. I hope the Serbians will retain it's rich culture for a very long time to come. 🙏❤☕
Cheers from S.E.A.
Thanks so much for the kind comment Paulina. My family is from Hong Kong originally, though I have more to see in southeast asia in the future.
Wow! Gorgeous drone videos! Your observations are right on and very thorough! It is clear that you are a very educated man. I am so happy you had a great time! We love you, come again any time!
Thank you so much for the kind comment Jelena - I really admire the Serbian culture and I'm glad you liked the vid.
My wife is a serb and I lived there for 2 yrs. I knew nothing about it my 1st visit.. I was there in May and was happy to see the progress that's happened in last 2 yrs. I counted 20 cranes in the skyline..things are growing there.. Serbs deserve it
Yes, Serbia definitely does seem to be improving and have an optimistic energy that I really like!
Jonathan, mate, this is most impressive promotion of my country I have ever come across!!! In a half an hour you said most important things about Serbia, it's history, culture,
families, life values, every day living ...amazing ...putting that all in a current world political context..Sooo impressed with your presentation, directing, editing, filming...you are bloody genius !! Oscar award winner in waiting !!! Serbian tourism ministry department should employ you on a permanent basis in charge of promoting Serbia (if they could afford you!!!)
Thank you...Darko, Sydney/Australia!!!
You're so kind Darko, really appreciate such encouragement. I still have much to learn about filmmaking, but I'm very passionate and excited to put in the work to do so! Hope you're having a great time in Australia
druze sta ti cekas ,vracaj se kuci :)
Couldn't agree more to this!
Wow. Your vid was incredibly perceptive and thoughtful. Your ability to understand and describe so well the culture there and compare it to the US and other places was just on the money and very impressive for someone who probably didn't spend that much time there. Your work is good, interesting , perceptive and very thoughtful
Thank you for the kind comment! Yes, I only spent about a month in Serbia, and I am currently in Ukraine, and I'm glad you felt my thoughts on the Serbian culture did it justice.
Amazing analysis of great ancient culture. Great job 👌
Thanks so much aleksander!
Dear Johnathan, usually I don't comment so much youtube videos, but I was intrigue with your deep perception of the matter so I have to jump in (the fact that I'm Serbian helps a little bit). Due to my occupation I'm not living in Serbia (unfortunately) but I'm traveling around a world (fortunately :) ) very often visiting the USA so I have my perspective about your fellow countryman as well. My generation grow up on romanticized Hollywood picture of America, (Walt Disney, Jerry Lewis & Dean Martin, western movies, and "honey I'm home" lullabies) so for us was quite a shock when we were proclaimed as a world worst nation from the same Hollywood where our dreams come through. So, after I grow up (both mentally and physically) I started to visit USA regularly I notice the same observation you made, America become so superficial and sorry to mention that so average stupid that it not recognize its own history and such remarkable individuals you also mentioned.And this stupidity is so gigantic proportion that around the world most of other nations think about Americans as a stupidest people ever. Then we have situation that most of people can be surprised when we have so smart and intelligent individual opposite us in conversation coming from the USA (such yourself). I had the same prejudice, before I meet some very nice, smart and intelligent people when i visit your country, and as elsewhere in the world those people a much more quieter that stupid and loud mass of (I'm sorry to have use term humans on them) humans.
I hope that you and millions of other Americans will find a strength to rebuild such a great nation again. Where people are not blinded by Neo-liberal "political correctness" and where you can freely say that all colors matter not only the one. BEST WISHES.
Thank you for the deep reply Sinisa. I am very sad for my country...it is still my homeland and I deeply love the USA, but I don't think it can be saved in the current form, which is one reason I am travelling now and will possibly try for a second passport wherever I like the best. Hvala vam, chao
@packsaddlemaker Grammar Nazi everywhere...Who don't speak any other language, but ready to criticize others who do!
I loved reading your reply and it's so sadly true. America is the most spoiled country on the planet and yet they take so much for granted. It's such a shame and only getting worse. I'm so happy to have moved to Novi Sad from the US.
@@Wolfsheim23 I hear you, Novi Sad felt like a different world compared to the US, in such a good way. I think you will have a bright and happy future there.
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Wow you really nailed my feelings about the US and why I just moved here with my family to Novi Sad. That compartmentalization in America is getting worse as more things become overly convenience based and social networks take over real time spent with others. And oh my god nailed it again how I feel about the American disregard for History, the Constitution and worst of all, FREE SPEECH! I can't stand what's happening in the US now. This is a Beautiful Film you captured too! I hope you come again!
Thanks so much for the nice comment man. Yeah, it's super sad what is happening in the US right now.... There is no reason the US shouldn't be the best country on Earth, given our great constitution and the noble intentions of the founding fathers, as well the talent and natural resources in the country. But the leadership has become quite corrupt sadly and heavily controlled by lobby groups, etc. Hope you have a great time in Novi Sad, such an amazing city.
Really nice!
Thank you so much Marcus.
Good observation, realistic, on point. Hm,. So you love history,. well then Serbia is right place for you. Lol. History is literally on every step that you make in Serbia.. And one thing, it's a big NO NO to show map of Serbia without Kosovo.. Anyway, you're welcome back and enjoy Serbia, there's so much more to see and learn here. God bless.
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Thank you Ogi
I have been Serbia in winter, lol. Sadly, that was my last trip, it was December 2019, so you know what about after.
I miss there so much. The center, the Danube river, and old, new railways station, the entry of new railway station looks like a base on Mars, lol.
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What a fantastic video and great observations. Thank you 😊
Thank you Ina
Wonderful analysis and excellent insight into not just Serbia but the state of the world in general. Hope you'll be back.
Thanks ananas, yes I hope to be back in the future - especially to Novi Sad!
Awesome story, video, everything:)
Thank you Ce Ka
Excellent, thank you for this amazing video about my country! Kind regards. 🇷🇸 👋
Thank you so much Alen.
Great portrayal and beautiful film , I was born in the US but my parents are both from Serbia, I lived there for a year when I was 6 and spent 7months there in my late teens...I plan on buying a house there when I retire, so affordable and the lifestyle is more relaxed.
Thank you Susan - I have to agree, Serbia is a great lifestyle for a great price.
Life doesn't need to start with retirement.
Love from Serbia 🇷🇸 🙃❤️
Thank you from the bottom of my heart for such an objective, beautiful and transparent review of my very beloved homeland♥️ thank you very much!! Živela Srbija!
Thank you so much for the nice comment BV, I really appreciate it.
awesome intro, one of the best ever seen
Thank you
My first public comment ever- you are a beautiful soul Dr Chu❤️
That really means a lot Diane...I appreciate it so much. I will do my best to keep the quality of my work high, and hopefully continue to improve into the future. Take care
Wow, what a video. It's more social analysis of Serbia comparing to travel video. Keep it up✌️💪
Smart thoughts, you really understand what quality is and what you need to pay attention to, I did not expect such a level of awareness in understanding things and people from the American point of view. I am glad to hear your opinion and I agree with absolutely everything that you told in the video. Welcome to Serbia from Novi Sad.
Thanks so much Milenko.
Thanks for making this video, it's the best presentation of serbia I have ever seen. Come again
Thanks so much for the kind words Zeljko! I do very much hope to visit again, see the friends I made previously, and hopefully make even more friends, since most Serbians I met were really cool
Great intro with perfect music background. Great insights about us corporations. This channel deserve 1000x more subscribers,top quality video!
Thanks so much Novak! I appreciate it
Just one thing you should do next time... Dont put in your video any map of Serbia without Kosovo please... Kosovo is the heart and soul of serbian people... Other than that, everything is great ! Keep it up :) Chears
Thank you Andrija for the encouraging comment. Yes, I spent about a month in Serbia and I have much still to learn about the culture and history. Interestingly, this map was one of the first high resolution maps that came up in search, and I didn't realize there was so much more to the story. Take care
That’s one thing I was going to point out too.
Kosovo is our heart. Its illegally separated.
Otherwise, fantastic documentary. Thank you 😀👏
@@JonathanChuMD Serbians are extremely sensitive to that.
He showed the second map in the video where he included Kosovo inside the Serbia and also gave us a bonus Montenegro. So all is fine 😂
O.M.G Jonathan....so good, professional and interesting video about my Belgrade-Serbia.....tnx.a lot... and welcome again!!..:)
Thank you so much Matia! you have a wonderful culture there and I hope to visit again in the future after I see more of Europe and South America
Very interesting perspective. I was born in Serbia but have lived most of my 55 years in the States. My Serbian wife and I look forward to retiring and moving back to Serbia for the many reasons you state(food, culture, lifestyle, cost of living). We love the "cafe lifestyle" that is prevalent in Europe. I love the fact that I can safely live in the city and walk everywhere and won't need a car like I do here in the suburbs. Serbia is great for retired westerners with pensions like us but for the locals it's not so easy(low pay). Serbia has been losing about 50,000 young people per year to immigration and you also mention families, well, the birth rate is one of the lowest in Europe. Serbia last year lost 55,000 people to the birth/death ratio. Appreciate your honest opinion, Thank you!
Thanks so much for the thoughtful comment. I think Serbia is a great place for retirees. I love the rich culture, but I do understand that perhaps the biggest problem is that fewer opportunities compared to places like the US, and it is something that I become more grateful for as I travel more of the world. I didnt realize the official stats about the birthrate, but at least just from my own observations, I'm not sure why I saw so many more families everywhere in Belgrade compared to NYC, Philly, and Chicago - perhaps it is just my anecdotal experience.
Kriticki i onako sa podsmehom ukazujes na to da je 50,000 mladih iz Srbije otislo u imigraciju a i sam si takav. Silne godine si gradio tudju drzavu i ekonomiju pa sad hoces da se penzionises i skrasis u otadzbini tek posto je ovde postalo bolje a sebe si obezbedio pa da se u staroj-novoj sredini mozes hvaliti i rasipati. Na kraju primecujes da bi Srbija mogla postati penzionerski raj. Ukazujes na nesto...pozivas i druge matorce da od Srbije naprave staracki dom? Znas druskane, meni to vise lici na tiho brisanje Srba i Srbije sa planete i na neki nacin izdajom svoje rodjene otadzbine. Zasto lepo ne ostanes tamo gde jesi pa grickaj svoju penziju koliko ti dotakne u toj tvojoj bogom danoj zemlji. Za nas ovde nisi mario kada su nas bombardovali upravo ovi tvoji kojima si i ti placao porez i tako im punio budzet da nas bombarduju!
The stats have been increasing in the past few years as the economic situation got better. Fewer people are moving out, a lot of emigrants are coming back and more children are being brought to experience the joy of life. It makes me very optimistic, the future seems so bright.
Great video, thank you!
I call Serbia my happy place.
Great video, wonderfully done, amazing content! Thank you so much.
thank you marco
Great video... But you used a wrong map of Serbia! Kosovo and Metohija is a part of Serbia!
Thank you , dear brother , You are right to the point . Regards from Serbia .
Thank you so much Jovan.
@@JonathanChuMD You are always welcome , my bro .
Dear Jonathan, thank you very much for this realistic representation of Serbian culture, history, and mentality. Kind Regards from biomedical scientists living and working in Belgrade.
Thank you much for the kind comment!
Thank you for such a beautiful presentation of my country. The story you told and the film you made about us Serbs is exactly what we are. We know very well how the western world looks at us, if you have changed your opinion of us at least once in the West, I am very grateful to you. Thank you once again for everything and you are always welcome in Serbia. All the best
Thank you so much Bradati. Yes, I learned over the years in the US to be very skeptical of the mainstream news (propaganda) and try to do deeper research, especially in the area of foreign affairs. You have quite a wonderful culture, and I hope to visit again sometime, take care
Very nice video to a very nice county. I am a Romanian from Bucharest and I love Serbia. I just com back after few days in Belgrade and I fully agree with you: great city, nice people. I like the way you see the world.
Thank you so much for the kind comment ig - I've been to almost 10 European countries by now and I must say that Serbian culture is still probably my favorite. I have yet to visit Romania but I have heard that Bucharest is very cool!
I said this many times - Romanians are our dearest and best neighbors. I love you, guys.
Serbian Steven Crowder at 23:32 :D
By the way, one of the best videos about Serbia!
Haha thanks simo!
Wonderfull ! 👍👏👏👏👏👏👏🇷🇸💪💪
Thank you, Alesander.
Bravo,great video 👏I’m Serbian living in USA. Couldn’t have said it better, about both countries
Thank you so much Slavica
Jeste Slavice ali Srbija je uvek samo ratovala protiv napadaca cuvajuci svoje za razliku od Amerikanaca koji su i koji jos uvek ratuju i izazivaju ratove po svetu zarad svoje koristi. U ovom videu postavljena je slika generala Patona. Zar je on slavna licnost? Po cemu? Zato sto je tek '44 Amerika usla u 2.sv. rat? Znas gde se Amerika iskrcala protiv Nacista? U Africi pod komandom generala Patona. Zauzimali su naftna polja i boleli je njih uvo za rat u Evropi. Tek kada su videli da ce Crvena armija pregaziti Vermaht, brze bolje su odglumili invaziju na Normandiju. Jurili su na Berlin da stignu pre Rusa ali su zaobisli Pariz i nisu ga oslobodili. Zaustavili su se na 100km od Berlina i sacekali da Rusi odrade sav posao a onda su sa Englezima i Montgomerijem usli u Berlin kao pobednici konfiskujuci svo zlato koje su Nacisti oteli od cele porobljene Evrope. Umesto da su hapsili Nemacke naucnike, oni su ih vrbovali. U zamenu za sudjenje ovi su im napravili atomsku bombu. Potpusana je kapirulacija prvo Italije pa Nemacke a ameri po drugi put u istoriji potpuno bez razloga cine najveci genocid u istoriji covecanstva, bacaju A bombe na Hirosimu i Nagasaki (prvi genocid je bio istreblhenje Indijanaca). Odmah posle rata prava Marshallov plan zajma za obnovu Evrope. Posto su zauzeli naftonosna polja po danasnjim zemljama OPEKa, prave svetsku valutu PETRO DOLAR. Svacija moneta se bazira na zalihama zlata jedino Americki dolar na zalihama natfe Saudijske Arabije. Paradoks...svo zlato Evrope se "cuva" u Fort Noxu! Evropa je uzela silne milijarde zajma i tako postala vecni rob Amerike. Zato je general Paton sa slike u klipu istorijska licnost? Divim se toj lopovsko-otimackoj drzavi Americi. Prepravljaju granice, prepravljaju i istoriju pa tako Kosovo prikazuju van Srbije iako Kosovo nije clan UN. Generalno Amerikanci su glup i neobrazovan narod. Svi su programirani kao roboti samo da bi od bogatih napravili jos bogatije a kad ih pitas nesto osnovno iz geografije i storije oni pojma nemaju.
Great video!
As a Serbian who watched a lot of videos made by foreigners, I can say,for sure that yours is the best!!!
You really did great work on research before you came to Serbia. You done it with respect for our people and history.
All the best in your future work!
You are always welcome in Serbia!
Thank you so much for the kind words. You are great people, and I hope to return in the future and spend time doing my creative work in Belgrade and def Novi Sad. Hvala vam
I could not put it better. Great insight and analysis. My daughter lives in USA, but I still hope she will come back one day.
Thanks for the kind comment Slavenka. Every place definitely has its pros and cons, but I really loved how Serbian culture has many positive attributes that have faded away in the American and larger western culture.
thank you very much....your video is great. nice that you have a nice time. hope we see you again
Thank you Slobodan
Very nice cinematic part. Have a nice time here.
Thank you juan
I really love the info and your bold choice of words. Great job!
Thank you Laina, really appreciate it
Mnogo mi se svidja tvoj video .hvala puno
I wish you luck in your filming career! Greetings from Serbia 😊
Thank you Jelena!
"Even if it's a Slavic country, it has a very warm and outgoing culture"???? Whaaaa :DDD
Haha, it may be unfair, but there is a stereotype in the west that Slavic cultures are rather cold. Obviously it does not apply to Serbia, and I am in Ukraine right now, and I am finding that most of the people are very kind hearted, though more introverted. Perhaps I will address this in my video about Ukraine.
Thank you brother for nice words! U made tears in my eyes when u mantioned our Saint Kings!
God bless u
I really enojed this, nice job!
Jonathan, you are a very interesting person and your video is perfect and very informative! thank you, I really enjoyed it...And yes - you are a TRUE patriot.
Thank you so much for the kind words.
Great Video !
Great video. Looks like you know where you are going. Good for you!
Thanks for making a video about my country, you are always welcome here. Greetings from Novi Sad
Thanks so much Dimitri you are very kind - I hope to return someday!
when you mentioned the bread that was funny to me I always loved the bread the most with a slab of sour cream from serbia. sadly im gluten intolerant now :'-(. the turkish coffee too is very good. your video was great man very descriptive in the right places imo. thanks for repping the country so well!
Thanks for the kind comment Rudo, such a shame about the gluten intolerance - the bread in Serbia really is amazing.
Everything was almost perfect when this happened 7:12 Sorry mister Chu but this map is wrong !!!
Kosovo is the HEART 💖 of Serbia !
@@TheRumRunner73 Loved the video and the insight but seeing that map really stung
Thank you for this objective, wonderful and refreshing video! Greetings from Serbia, I am glad you enjoyed your experience and hope you will come back on another occasion! :)
Thanks so much for the kind words, I really appreciate it. I do hope to return, as I think it would be a very good place to work remotely.
I love ❤️ Serbia 🇷🇸🤩🙏😜
Thank you so much, this was exactly what I was looking for. Lovely cinematography, intelligent and thoughtful commentary, actually quite humourous and absolutely true, and some great stories that give life to the abstract. I look forward to seeing more of your work.
Thanks so much for the kind comment Anya.
Great video Johnatan!
Thank you Palma
Just found your channel. This was beautifully presented! I am especially interested in Novi Sad & this was very helpful!
Thank you so much Marie.
After your finishing comment, that you value the ideals and principles of the US founding fathers, you get a huge thumbs up from me bro. Most of us Serbs value the exact same values as older traditional Americans. What you have today with the Democrats in power is the closest thing (so far) to Communism. Stay safe.
Thanks so much Aleksandar! It is pretty cool how many Serbians have good knowledge of the US founders and early story.
A lot of interesting points as well, you have earnt my sub
Thank you for the quality of this video. I subscribed :)
Thank you much for the kind words Nat.
This was by far the best explanation and overview I have seen and I've watched so many as we are contemplating moving there. Thank you so so much for your hard work!
Thanks so much Victoria! Yes I think Serbia is great mainly because the people are wonderful and they have a very healthy culture that still emphasizes a lot of strong family values.
Right on!!! I like your observations.
Thank you Leslie!
Thank you mate. Content is great.
Thank you Sekiro.
Great video, thanks for sharing
I really enjoyed your well thought through video. Thank you so much!
Thank you so much Gigi - I really appreciate the kind words and glad you had fun watching it!
awesome video thanks!
Great video! What you shared were my thoughts almost exactly after visiting there in 2019. My wife grew up in Novi Sad and Belgrade. We'd love to possibly move there some day or at least spend part of the year there.
Thanks so much for the kind words Mike. In many ways I hope to achieve a similar goal, to spend time in USA with family and friends and business, but to also spend much of the year in a very healthy and traditional country like Serbia.
Good stuff. Per Serb friend: "Very good analysis!!"
Thank you! Much love from Serbia!!!
Thank you so much for the kind comment Biljana
Excellent production. Thanks for making it. I want to move to Eastern Europe part time perhaps permanently and you and others have been very complimentary of Novi Sad.
Thank you so much for the kind comment Michael. Yes, Novi Sad was awesome, the only downside is that it is a little small, but it is a really nice and peaceful place for remote work.
Well done mate 😎👊🍻🍻🍻
Really beautiful video, very impressed.
Thanks so much man, I really appreciate it!
I agree 100% with your sentiments about the statues and also with your stance regarding the global takeover with these huge corporations. One of the things I hate most about traveling around the world is seeing the "Golden Arches" stamping their big ugly "fast food chains" all over the Earth. I'm intersted to see Serbia soon. Thanks for the video.
Thanks so much Gregory for the kind and thoughtful comment!
Wonderful and intelligent analysis, beautifully done. Agree with your content and opinions on the direction America has gone.
Thanks so much for the kind comment petra!
Well my friend, i can only say thank you for this great video and such a warm words about our country and people. Since you did your research you probably found a great portion of propaganda about us and yet you gave as a chance. At the end of the day that’s the only thing we want, just give us a chance. It’s a part of our culture to take care about our guests and it’s gonna be like that forever. Everyone should feel free to come and explore our beautiful country. Also thumbs up for excellent video editing. Cheers
Thank you so much for the kind words Mickey, I really appreciate it
I spent some time in Croatia when I was in college in mid 90s. Split to Dubrovnik. That was back when there were still conflicts going on so I never made it to Serbia. I look forward to seeing what else you put out there. I'll be watching your stuff.
Great video! Can’t wait to go back to Serbia 🇷🇸
Kosovo is Serbia!!! Let you now!
Thank you for discovering the true soul of Belgrade and Serbia and presenting it so lovely. Goodbye and see you soon :-)
Thank you so much for the kind words Dr. Cancarevic
ABSOLUTELY EXCEPTIONAL!
I'm a Canadian Serb who moved to Serbia,
and I ABSOLUTELY ADORE IT for JUST THESE REASONS!
The charming cafés, the socialising, and talking about patriotic topics and fighting for patriotic causes,
the gorgeous, stunning & breathtaking old churches & monasteries with amazing paisages, and mystical beauty
with the churches with age-old frescoes & iconostases, the rich spiritual life & intellectualism & old culture,
folklore and folk costumes which are extremely ornate, the organic foods & wines and whiskeys from plum, fig, pear & apple,
the beautiful greenery, rich forests, beautiful parks, promenades and landscapes, the exquisite old architecture & extreme Serbian hospitality make for a really rich life here that fulfils one, enamours them, and totally satisfies!
It's much healthier on all nivous: physically, psychologically, spiritually & socially!
No need to apologise for your video, Bro/Doc!
It's EXCEPTIONAL!
You just MISSED ALL the stunning centuries' old churches & monasteries which are a bit further out from Belgrade & Novi Sad!
Those are our 2 most cosmopolitan cities, which are great, but that's the worldly Serbia!
You should honestly do a video that explores spiritual Serbia, which I could really help you with, as I just did a film on
Discovering Biblical Jordan,
and people told me that THEY never even knew such places exist there, who were born and bred Christian Jordanians
and even from the Bishopric (Bishop of Jordan's Offices)!
You can reach out to me at: @Angelina.Lazar on FB or DM me on Twitter!
Really Exceptional Job, Jonathon!
Best & God Bless!
xo~A!
Angelina, thank you so much for such a well thought out and kind comment. I totally agree with all the great things you listed about Serbia. Lovely cafes where great people gather and share a wonderful culture, really interesting history which I still have much more to learn about, and also just an overall healthy environment. Thanks again, chao!
I really liked your summation of the culture and thoughts
Thanks so much Tim!
Thank you for honoring my homecountry so much and for noticing so many hidden sociological aspects, I really appreciate it. I loved your expression - mixture of Russians, Greek and Italians. It‘s really accurate.
Thank you so much for the nice words Yadilove
Thank you for this review about Serbia my friend.
Thank you, I had a really great time and was happy to speak about my experience
Officially the best review of Serbia.
You're so kind Dorde! I really do miss Serbia, its people and culture, and I hope to return sometime in the future
Great video.
Thank you, Venessa
Great video
Thank you so much Ra Desha!
Thank you for your wonderful video ! You have new subscriber :)
Thank you so much for the kind comment Luka, I'm so glad to have you as a subscriber
Well educated, sharp gentleman. Best regards.
Haha, thanks so much for the compliment, appreciate it Aleksandar!