Winter in Leipzig | Everyday life of an English person in Germany

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    I hope that you're doing well and staying safe.
    I took my camera out a few times to capture some winter moments in Leipzig, in the former East of Germany.
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  • @LeniTV
    @LeniTV 2 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    Please make more of these. It's such a pleasure to watch.

  • @timecrayon
    @timecrayon ปีที่แล้ว +12

    it's really weird watching a youtube video and knowing every place being shown ... it's like seeing your home with entirely new eyes

    • @pulz418
      @pulz418 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Especially true with colditz castle (like 35km southwest from Leipzig)

  • @anoknskyle2243
    @anoknskyle2243 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    As someone who moved to Germany from the United States in April of 2022 (and someone who enjoyed your video on the California Zephyr prior to leaving) I feel our paths are inexorably linked. It's an odd feeling to watch someone else going through the same sort of process at the same time and not know them personally. But it really draws me to your videos.

    • @thornton
      @thornton  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Much love to you 💚

  • @Johnnysunami
    @Johnnysunami 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Tom, been waiting to watch another one of your videos. Always super stoked when I get a notification! Rad that you’re doing well and keep them coming.

    • @thornton
      @thornton  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks John 🙌

  • @k.grushka
    @k.grushka ปีที่แล้ว +7

    moving to Leipzig in less than two weeks and found this video. it’s so relaxing, just as i imagine quiet life in this city:,)

    • @thornton
      @thornton  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hope you enjoy it!

    • @Frau_Mahlzahn
      @Frau_Mahlzahn ปีที่แล้ว

      as someone who lives here since 22 years I can defitinly say it's great to enjoy Leipzig in silence

  • @TwoTicketsToRoam
    @TwoTicketsToRoam 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Nice to see you post again! Beyond editing skills, I love your videos for your commentary and choice of adventures, keep it up! Thank you!

  • @videodima
    @videodima 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    yyyeesssss new Tom Thornton vid = a good day

    • @thornton
      @thornton  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Aww thanks!

  • @avaodea9051
    @avaodea9051 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    great video. i respect the bulk amount of vegan mayo

  • @EdwardReadsBooks
    @EdwardReadsBooks 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Superb as always Tom!

  • @keithandfrankdotheworld6988
    @keithandfrankdotheworld6988 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I've been coming to Leipzig since '93, and I moved here from New York 19 years ago. What I Did For Love is my life's theme song. Gay culture seems to be in permanent hibernation in Leipzig - it's kind of like the Kansas City of Germany. Looking forward to returning to my beloved Heimat, Los Angeles, as soon as my husband retires, but we've got a few more years to go. Enjoyed your work very much.

    • @BR618
      @BR618 ปีที่แล้ว

      Homosexuals were seen as a danger and unwanted in the DDR secret police forces (StaSi) "potentiel Staatszersetzend" ... the very real possibility of being watched by the stasi cloud end ur job and make ur live very hard ... the silent gay culture that grow out of that can still be felt .. also go at the Elster or the west city center and u'll find gays in 5s ^^

  • @Alter-Ego1995
    @Alter-Ego1995 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    As someone who moved to Germany from Ireland with my girlfriend, i really enjoyed this video. I live in Düsseldorf now but used to live around Magdeburg and we visited Leipzig while we were there so i recognize a few places

  • @lindahollis5444
    @lindahollis5444 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Loved this video! Hope there are lots more to come.

  • @lovia9343
    @lovia9343 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I really liked this video. Great editing!

    • @thornton
      @thornton  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Careful with my video editor boy ego ☺️

  • @KimberlyDo
    @KimberlyDo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love your editing style. Subbed!

    • @thornton
      @thornton  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Welcome aboard 🚀

  • @KateSiaya
    @KateSiaya 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    welcome in Leipzig. For me it's a really nice place to live. I moved here 9 years ago and love the town. Here is all I need, green and relaxing places, nice restaurants, really kind people and much more. Here also many places for swimming and hang out with friends, for shopping or have a deliceous dinner as well. I really love it here.

    • @simonh6371
      @simonh6371 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lol I don't think you know what swinging means.

  • @gulden_lover
    @gulden_lover 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Congrats with a new level of cinematography!

  • @MrTuhascvbouwq
    @MrTuhascvbouwq 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    i just moved to Leipzig 2 days ago from Spain. Well, i moved to Halle wich is like 35 mins away from Leipzig. So cool and now we just passed a heatwave ^^

    • @thornton
      @thornton  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey you actually brought the weather with you! No bueno :( it was so hot hahaha

    • @MrTuhascvbouwq
      @MrTuhascvbouwq 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@thornton haha, i know right! It was 48º in Spain and i came to a 38º day in here ^^.

  • @spen8259
    @spen8259 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    highly respect the bulk buying of mayonnaise here

    • @thornton
      @thornton  ปีที่แล้ว

      we must think ahead

  • @kinlinkollective
    @kinlinkollective 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Sarah Kang...nice selection man. Another great film...well done my friend!

  • @cesarparra6538
    @cesarparra6538 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love your content Tom! It's been super helpful.
    We are heading to Leipzig in July/August and wondering if you have any recommendations for quieter, nature-connected neighborhoods with good transport links for accommodation? Any advice would be awesome!
    🥰

  • @Alpenpanorama24
    @Alpenpanorama24 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very beautiful video! I've been living in Leipzig for almost 20 years and I think it's just great! What I particularly like is that you also included some of the GREAT buskers that are here in this video! However, I have a question: Do you know Nelu and Stefan, the two Romanian brothers who always play the accordion together in downtown Leipzig? Can you possibly make a video in which you can hear these?

  • @analimalimon.
    @analimalimon. 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This is so pleasant and relaxing to watch. I love seeing your daily life in Lepizig

    • @thornton
      @thornton  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thanks Ana, I might already be shooting the summer version from a new apartment 👀

  • @MrMonikerjay
    @MrMonikerjay 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    My son is thinking about going to university there for physics coming over from the U.S. Beautiful place.

    • @thornton
      @thornton  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That’s awesome, message on Instagram if you have any questions :)

  • @blessingsoutlaw
    @blessingsoutlaw 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Oooo! You’ll have to keep us up-to-date on your dwelling search! Leipzig sounds like a cool place to live.

    • @YukiTheOkami
      @YukiTheOkami ปีที่แล้ว

      it is but maybe i am biest as it is my home City
      cheeper than berlin less overloaded but a meltingpot too modernity meets history
      artsy as well
      but maybe stay away from the left radical place of town and Eisenbahnstraße XD
      but like every city has places to avoid

  • @audioupgrades
    @audioupgrades 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nice ambiance in this video, as always.

  • @YukiTheOkami
    @YukiTheOkami ปีที่แล้ว +1

    home sweet home
    i hope u like it in leipzig in the hot sweaty summer too

    • @thornton
      @thornton  ปีที่แล้ว

      Leipzig is really a dream 💛

  • @BOBSCOTTONLINE
    @BOBSCOTTONLINE 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    did I miss something? are you no longer an item with Molly? if too personal no problem - nice to see new content from you!

  • @yurylauterbach9423
    @yurylauterbach9423 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    im gonna be there in a few days!!

  • @fitdoctor25
    @fitdoctor25 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    What are you doing for work outside of TH-cam?

    • @thornton
      @thornton  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Software Engineer 🤓💻

  • @Frazsier-lx1gr
    @Frazsier-lx1gr ปีที่แล้ว +1

    10:21 Hellman's vegan Mayo! I love 'em! They taste so great! 😍 Nice video. 👍 Nice soundtrack, too.

    • @thornton
      @thornton  ปีที่แล้ว

      pretty good, right ?? Thanks mate!

  • @stefanv9660
    @stefanv9660 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I like any city in Germany.....I might move to Germany one day. Greetings from Romania.

    • @thornton
      @thornton  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Greetings right back at you 🇩🇪🇷🇴

  • @Rebecca-cb4jt
    @Rebecca-cb4jt 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Refreshing 👌🏼

  • @LeniTV
    @LeniTV 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Wow, your video makes me want to live in Germany. Lucky dude.

    • @thornton
      @thornton  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You should see Switzerland, mate

  • @johnalden5821
    @johnalden5821 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Lots of scenes in there reminding me of my own visit to Leipzig nearly three years ago. Wish I was there now! Looks like a really cool place to hang your hat for a while. What is the predominant local beer there? I just remember drinking a fair amount of Schwarzbier.

  • @jenjen7728
    @jenjen7728 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    If anything it makes me long for winter. Nice video

  • @walterwhite3143
    @walterwhite3143 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Good video man. How did you do move to Germany from the uk? (Visa)

    • @thornton
      @thornton  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Pre-Brexit, Mr. White. very lucky 🍀

  • @hoievas
    @hoievas 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hey! Love this video, slow vlog

  • @sibbescherpenzeel3544
    @sibbescherpenzeel3544 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey if you're ever in Brussels, hit me up and i'll take you to go see Union Saint-Gilloise at their stadium.

    • @thornton
      @thornton  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      That sounds like fun, do they serve Pommes too?

  • @mattg8156
    @mattg8156 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Have you ever considered moving to USA?

    • @thornton
      @thornton  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      In a big way!

  • @alexserrano5367
    @alexserrano5367 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Where is your girlfriend did you guys separate?

    • @Harcix
      @Harcix 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes , she got a new bf. Also a videographer🤣

  • @AugustSappho
    @AugustSappho ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm debating between doing 90 days abroad in my second year of uni here or at Amsterdam. Tough choice, guess ill have to binge watch all your videos ¯⁠\⁠_⁠(⁠ツ⁠)⁠_⁠/⁠¯

    • @thornton
      @thornton  ปีที่แล้ว

      Leipzig all the way!

  • @ronvanover7690
    @ronvanover7690 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    🇩🇪 🇩🇪 🇩🇪 🇩🇪 ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @shindeirunani
    @shindeirunani 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    nice video!

  • @kuukeli
    @kuukeli 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    good video

  • @harriscouwenberg139
    @harriscouwenberg139 ปีที่แล้ว

    that's a bit disappointing you visiting such a club

  • @harriscouwenberg139
    @harriscouwenberg139 ปีที่แล้ว

    you sure love your mayo!

  • @napoleonsdauphin
    @napoleonsdauphin 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    someone's coming for Liam's tofu and broccoli.... ;-)

    • @thornton
      @thornton  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Coming to Vienna, specifically

    • @napoleonsdauphin
      @napoleonsdauphin 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@thornton you know you’re more than welcome!

  • @theon__
    @theon__ ปีที่แล้ว

    Why? Oh you need a bit explaining. Ok here is some. Why everyone came to germany and first lives ore visit there sees Hamburg, Berlin, Frankfurt and the east? Most of you misses so much in the south like Heidenheim, Freiburg, Ulm, Augsburg, Saarbrücken and so many other beutiful citys. Ok and some of you knows Stuttgart. One of the mos.... no the most uglyest City in the south. i live there and i was born there so i know what i say and after 2013 its horrable to live here.

  • @chanceybassell1202
    @chanceybassell1202 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Pᵣₒmₒˢᵐ 😆

  • @theon__
    @theon__ ปีที่แล้ว +1

    9:24 Bundesliga in Leipzig.... realy..... Are you want to piss of every german Football fan? Becous now you did. Pleas next time go to Freiburg, Heidenheim (yes tey are first league this season), Augsburg, Union Berlin, Gladbach ore Leverkusen but Leipzig ? Never do that. Ok as a Freiburg fan i am more pissed of tham than others but everyone says that. Eaven go to lower leags like 4. League Stuttgarter Kickers ore 2. League Elversberg ore 3. League Saarbrücken ore eaven Magdeburg in League 2 ore Regensburg in league 3. So many great clubs but your going to leipzig -.- Only Bayern München would be worse

    • @zenkstarr
      @zenkstarr 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That weird try to school other's on what the, should or should not do was almost as successful as your TH-cam-career, congrats on that!

    • @theon__
      @theon__ 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@zenkstarr Oh! did you feel cool that yor an RB New York fan an be proud of it and all RB Clubs should be in high lvl xD So Typical American. The more commercial a product is, the better..... Thats why America is the first big Country to going down becous they shit on there society and everyone excapt politicians and Hollywood will become poor and dieing of comercial and high prices

  • @alexanderhenshaw3177
    @alexanderhenshaw3177 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey mate. I've just watched this all the way through and it's ANOTHER absolute cracker... I'm a musician/Videographer in the UK, and watching your videos sparked an idea in my head. I was wondering if you'd be up for letting me write all the music for your next travel video? I know its a bit odd ball, but I suddenly thought about how amazingly organic your videos/edits are, and if the music was totally talour made for the video and the trip how this would elevate this further! A thought... Let me know what you think!
    Have a good'n
    Alex

    • @thornton
      @thornton  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi mate, I think I missed your dm on Instagram last time so sorry about that, message again and maybe we can do this! Sounds good 😊

    • @alexanderhenshaw3177
      @alexanderhenshaw3177 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@thornton amazing! Will do

  • @joebrown1726
    @joebrown1726 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm moving there