Echoing that this was the best, most varied, and most well-presented video on Monaco. I learned SO much! I wish you would do a video on each of the different areas you covered in this one video.
We’re in France and are planning a day trip to Monaco. This video is just what we needed to make this trip interesting and diverse this time round. Any tips on where to eat and drink without breaking a bank but also nice views? Great video! Love it!
Thank you so much Victoria , appreciate your lovely feedback and hope you have a beautiful time in Monaco 🥰! For well priced food and drinks in a nice setting I recommend the following : Larvotto area along the beach: La Note Bleu, Miami Plage and Sexy Tacos Condamine area : Norma Italian or Cafe Milano right on the main port and if you’re looking for something a little more high end there’s La Mome which is actually right above the port palace hotel. A little more expensive but outstanding every time with incredible views. There is also the terrace bar in the Fairmont hotel which could be nice for drinks and they also have food menus, although I’ve never eaten there if I’m honest ! There are also lots of cute options along the Fontvieille port - the residential area we saw from above in my video. Here restaurants are more homey and less about the glamour and I love Cozza (Asian), Salière (Italian) and Gerhards cafe (more like an outdoor pub setting with nibbles but great vibe) Hope this helps !
@@victoriaw6918 Saint Tropez is one of the worst if not THE worst tourist trap in all of Europe. To be honest, I can't think of any place worse to spend a 'holiday' 🙄 Take 1 - pay for 3-10 depending if it is coffee, wine, accommodation or food
Just traveled to Monaco in April and really enjoyed it, but wish I would have seen something like your video before I went (I see you posted this after I was there.) You did a great job highlighting some must-see locations along with some I plan to check out in the future, so I've bookmarked this video for my trip back there in the spring 😀 Also, curious how you pronounce your last name as mine is similar. Thanks so much for a great video!
Thanks very much ! Means a lot :) my last name comes from my husband’s Dutch side of the family , we pronounce it HA-WER (rhyming with tower) but Dutch people say it almost similar to Hoover
@@Kristinahouwer Appreciate the reply. So our names are pronounced the same (at least by everyone, but the Dutch) 😀 I ran across this video tonight and saw your name and wondered if it was pronounced like mine (HOW-ER). I'm from the US, but my name is from German heritage. Anyways... thanks again for the great guide to Monaco 👍🏻
@@Kristinahouwer your video has a very large view count. How does a regular local person like yourself afford to live in a small country full of millionaires? Is the housing not really expensive or is there an affordable area where all of the workers live?
@@OilBaron100 Rent in Monaco is extremely expensive and the workers usually live just outside of Monaco in France. To get a Monaco residency you need an address in Monaco, at least 500k in the bank or a 'sponsor' who has the above. The other way is if the Prince grants you residency or the Monegasque passport (usually only obtained through the Prince or via 3 generations in the family)
@@Kristinahouwer thanks for the information. Fascinating country, I read online that Monaco used to be an absolute monarchy until the local people (peasants?) had riots in the 1930’s so the reigning monarch agreed to some kind of power sharing with a local parliament. I might come visit after seeing your video.
What a brilliant video! And you are a brilliant presenter and you actually mention great details and important information for viewers and future travellers. I want to know if you go into the same detail as you do in this video for other countries and travel destinations? I really appreciate the way you made this video as well as the way you have a refined approach.
Hi Kristina I really enjoyed watching your Monaco guide ! I was in Monaco for 4 days earlier this month and loved it ! I will definitely visit again, hopefully soon and stay at the Port Palace. Thanks for sharing your local knowledge ! 👌
Thank you very much for your positive comment ! Port Palace is indeed the perfect place to stay for your next time in Monaco, you’ll have an even more amazing time enjoying the harbour right outside your room 💜 have a great day !!
I love Monaco very much and have been there already like 10 times but some of the places I will see by your recommendation Kristina, great video 👏👏👏👏😍😍😍😍
Thank you for all these hidden gems delivered in such a warm and hospitable manner...like the outdoor movies or secret beach. So cool. I also happen to love Xerjoff! Best in the business. I'm actually wearing 40 Knots right now and would give anything to try their exclusive local version of this fragrance called 40 Noeuds available only in Monaco. Does living in Monaco feel like you're just in another seaside city in France, or would you say it truly feels like a "different" country? Huge high-five from NY, USA.
Thank you so much for your lovely comment and for watching the whole video 🥰. Yes , Xerjoff is a truly special brand , my personal favourite scent is Erba Pura for now - so delicate and unique. Living in Monaco definitely feels like a different country to me, partly because of the laws I mentioned in the video but also because the general quality of life is different. Have an awesome day ! 🥳
Wow, thank you so very much for this, I've taken notes! I've been to Monaco but it's been too long, I need to go back, there is just such a vibe there, it's hard to explain, but it's good for the soul.
Wow. Amazing video. I love Monaco and realize how much I have missed by being there just a few hours. I am sure people travel many places to not get bored, but the views are just spectacular. Thank you for such a well done video. It was a bit funny when you were out of breath once you finally got to the palace. Will have to try those steps one day. 🙏🏼😅💞🎉
What a lovely comment ! Thank you so much for the support and positive feedback ! The stairs are not for the faint hearted but the views are 100% worth it 😃
@@Kristinahouwer is there any website where I could buy the audio-guided tour to the casino? The Monte-Carlo SBM website only mentions it but doesn’t provide any information as to where buy the tickets. Would you know? Thank you.
@@rodgaset i know of people who have used SmartGuide and Voicemap for the audio tour but for the official one - my guess is that it’s on site once you get to the casino. Not 100% sure though as I’ve never used it myself
Excellent presentation - Been a long time since I visited Monaco, I need to go again, as vast swathes of Europe are crumbling with violence, Monaco will always be clean & safe as a holiday destination.
Hi Kristina, This was an awesome video. I've been fortunate to spend quite a bit of time in Monaco thanks to working on cruise ships for a number of years. I would love to see more vlogs of Monaco covering property, restaurants, other residents, the benefits of living in Monaco and of course yacht tours. Greetings from Cape Town.
I really appreciate this video since we are currently in the French Rivera staying here for around a week we have less than 3 days left before we go back home and we are looking forward to go to a Monaco so I thought I’d see a video that could help us as a guide and this was very helpful thank you
P.s Just a quick question for you Kristina? what's the nightlife scene like for the over 30 crowd? Any places of interest for mingling and having a nice drink?
Grazie ! Si, infatti ce tanto da vedere a Monaco😊. For nightlife recommendations - please look at the video description. You will find recommendations for both bars and restaurants
Hello Kristina! I had a blast in Monaco! I pretty much followed your Monaco in One Day Itinerary and everything worked out pretty well. I traveled there by car and had no problems whatsoever with parking. Got to see some nice sights there! Let me tell you though you weren't kidding about getting up to the Prince's Palace! That walk up on a very hot day isn't for the "faint of heart" that's for sure! Thanks again for sharing this video!
Visited Monaco in 1976. Couldn't buy anything, prices ridiculous high... Nice place, beautiful Rose Garden and buildings, and relax in the the ocean ( the beach for tourists)
I will be staying in villefranche as my base next June but I def want to do a spa day and shopping in Monaco. ❤ Xerjoff is amazing. So many things to check out What's your favorite spa? Is there a Dior store as well?
Hi Stacy, that’s a great plan ! I don’t often go to spas in Monaco but there is indeed a Dior boutique in the new modern shopping area right by Place du Casino 💕
I can see what you mean! I think that’s partly why it’s important to travel a lot when living here. That’s what realised from personal experience anyway
Thank you for this awesome video! We will be visiting in September! Did you pay for the bus with an app on your phone or did you use a wallet app with your credit card info?
Kristina, this is a very well done video! Also, I love your dress!!! Could you please tell me what type of dress is it? It’s beautiful. That’s the type of dress that suits many women! Thank you ☺️
Thanks for the tour. It was well done. I expect people asked you before how you ended up living there and what you do for a living. If you already addressed that question, would you mind pointing me to that video?
Hi thanks for watching ! I first moved to Monaco with my family when i was 13. Stayed for a few years and then left after finishing high school. Shortly before the pandemic, I moved back. I’m a presenter and content creator. There are 3 ways to get residency in Monaco and if you’re interested on learning more about that, I could definitely look into making a video with useful info on that matter :)
@@Kristinahouwer Thanks for the quick response. Your TH-cam presentation was very polished and entertaining. I wouldn't want to live in Monaco, but will probably visit it while keeping in mind your pointers. Again, thanks for your post.
It stops on the port right next to the yacht club and Pattaya and then on the opposite side of the port on Quai Antoine 1er (put bateau bus into your google map and it will come up) . It goes every 20 mins from 8am-8pm
Thanks for watching ! I left after graduating school to explore different university and work opportunities in bigger cities. I lived in Milan, London and even Africa but recently came back to Monaco
I think so because there aren’t a lot of tourists. December is also a great time to visit the Christmas fair / market on the port and try out a lot of the restaurants here without having to reserve weeks in advance. Obviously you can’t use any of the beaches as it’s too cold but you can take advantage of the cool temperatures to walk everywhere
Kristina, what an amazing walk around video for those of us who want to visit Monaco. I don't see the link for your google maps guide to download. Can you repost it? Also, I am curious how the locals treat people visiting there, especially those of us from the US. I hear horror stories of how the French-mainly Paris have a disdain for foreigners and wonder if it's the same in Monaco. Thanks.
Thanks so much for letting me know that you couldn’t see it , I’ve added it in as a link again in the description and I hope you can see it now just before the timestamps 🥰 In Monaco no one is rude to you unless you’re rude to them. I give people from all over the world directions every single day and enjoy meeting foreigners and always ask where they’re from. Most people here don’t mind tourists as long as they respect the local rules for cleanliness and general etiquette. I hope you visit soon !
@@Kristinahouwer Thank you for reposting the link. I have it now and downloaded it for offline viewing. Appreciate the response and advice. Also I heard it’s pretty tough to get residency there. Can you provide some details about that or how you went about it. Thank you 🙏🏻 again.
Awesome ! The only thing that I can’t get the map to do is recognise the seaside walk from Larvotto to the Yacht club as pedestrian as there’s a tunnel involved , but trust me it’s better to take that than the upper route the map wants you to take. But that’s the only thing Google keeps getting wrong. I also made a tweak to the final stop on the map so feel free to click the link again. Residency can be obtained either by having a certain amount in an account here as well as an address or by having a « sponsor » who has those things (so a significant other in most cases). You need to spend over 6 months a year here to keep your residency and to obtain it you first do an online application and then attend an in person interview. I’ve actually helped people get it in the past with things like translations , meetings, filling out forms, sharing contacts of the best real estate agents etc. If that’s something you need assistance with, just email me: kristina@kristinahouwer.com
My heart is for the less fortunate who have no place to live. When I pick up my Bering Yacht in Turkey, I will stop over in Monaco for a few days and see the situation. Maybe I can find a solution that will work !
I personally like December as there are much fewer tourists and even though it’s too cold for most beach activities , you can still walk around monaco without the crazy heat, enjoy the Christmas market on the port and get into many restaurants without reservations
It’s funny, my mother and I were having this discussion recently. She agrees with you but I personally prefer the new layout, especially as a pedestrian and also because it allows more room for art installations and events when they do them. Thanks so much for watching the video !😃
I know a lot of people who were born in monaco but didn’t spend as much time here as I did , all comes down to how long one has actually lived there ! Thanks for watching the video 🤩
There are buses from two of the three train station exits. The only one that doesn’t have buses right outside is the exit I showed in the Condamine area.
Thanks for the nice video very informative, But there are a lot of rich people live there but that does not make it a rich country. what does it have few traffic light, no natural resources?
Thanks for watching ! I was talking about wealth per capita in comparison to other countries but if you’re talking about natural resources - that’s a completely different kind of wealth, I agree !
Very beautiful work! It seems like a world we used to have in other places too. I am very much for the so called rules, should be the norm. The exact opposite of what is happening at the American Continent, where drug abuse , homelessness , dirty streets are encouraged and pushed all over, based on inhumane, very poor policies. Keep it up that way so that we have some civilized places left on this planet 🌍 ❤
Yes I agree , other places that enforce rules less seem to have many more problems in different areas, as you mentioned. There’s definitely a balance that needs to be reached and Monaco is doing a great job so far
It was redone in 2020 to be more pedestrian friendly :) I personally like it more now but I know lots of people who preferred it how it used to be before
Depends what month of the year and what you’d like to do in Monaco aside the hotel ! In peak season the hermitage can be a few thousand a night. In winter it’s around 500 a night
@@Kristinahouwer Thank you. Visiting after Olympics. I am from NYC so the luxury hotels are cheaper in Monaco than here so I dont mind paying a bit more. We want to travel the French Riveria with base in Monaco. No gambling. Rent a nice car. gastronomy, sightseeing & culture mostly.
Echoing that this was the best, most varied, and most well-presented video on Monaco. I learned SO much! I wish you would do a video on each of the different areas you covered in this one video.
Wow what amazing feedback, thank you so much and I’m so glad you enjoyed the video ! 🤩
This was the best video that I watched about Monaco. Thank you so much Kristina
I am SO glad to hear that as I spent ages planning it out to give viewers the most value ! Thank you for the support 😍
Watching this as if I'll ever go to Monaco
Aww I really hope you get a chance to visit ! Sending out a little request to the universe for you to come one day hehe💕
If you want you can
@@Voiceupafrica
That's presumptuous of you.
Awesome representation as always !! Such an amazing place to visit, I think it should be in everyone's bucket list to visit Monaco
Thank you ☺️
@@Kristinahouwer Awesome. Thank you Kristina! From Malaysia
OMG Kristina I really enjoyed watching your video. I feel so invited to go to Monaco. Thank you!
Fantastic ! Glad this video could achieve that , I’m sure you’ll have a wonderful time when you come !
Definitely the best guide to Monaco that I have come across 😊
WoW that’s a huge compliment , thank you so much !
We’re in France and are planning a day trip to Monaco. This video is just what we needed to make this trip interesting and diverse this time round. Any tips on where to eat and drink without breaking a bank but also nice views? Great video! Love it!
Thank you so much Victoria , appreciate your lovely feedback and hope you have a beautiful time in Monaco 🥰! For well priced food and drinks in a nice setting I recommend the following :
Larvotto area along the beach: La Note Bleu, Miami Plage and Sexy Tacos
Condamine area : Norma Italian or Cafe Milano right on the main port and if you’re looking for something a little more high end there’s La Mome which is actually right above the port palace hotel. A little more expensive but outstanding every time with incredible views.
There is also the terrace bar in the Fairmont hotel which could be nice for drinks and they also have food menus, although I’ve never eaten there if I’m honest !
There are also lots of cute options along the Fontvieille port - the residential area we saw from above in my video. Here restaurants are more homey and less about the glamour and I love Cozza (Asian), Salière (Italian) and Gerhards cafe (more like an outdoor pub setting with nibbles but great vibe)
Hope this helps !
How about not visiting Monaco and instead travel to a place you can afford? 🙄
@@henrik4438actually, after 4-week vocation in Saint-Tropez, Monaco was a bargain 😂
@@victoriaw6918 Saint Tropez is one of the worst if not THE worst tourist trap in all of Europe.
To be honest, I can't think of any place worse to spend a 'holiday' 🙄
Take 1 - pay for 3-10 depending if it is coffee, wine, accommodation or food
Very well done !!
Thank you !
Just traveled to Monaco in April and really enjoyed it, but wish I would have seen something like your video before I went (I see you posted this after I was there.) You did a great job highlighting some must-see locations along with some I plan to check out in the future, so I've bookmarked this video for my trip back there in the spring 😀 Also, curious how you pronounce your last name as mine is similar. Thanks so much for a great video!
Thanks very much ! Means a lot :) my last name comes from my husband’s Dutch side of the family , we pronounce it HA-WER (rhyming with tower) but Dutch people say it almost similar to Hoover
@@Kristinahouwer Appreciate the reply. So our names are pronounced the same (at least by everyone, but the Dutch) 😀 I ran across this video tonight and saw your name and wondered if it was pronounced like mine (HOW-ER). I'm from the US, but my name is from German heritage. Anyways... thanks again for the great guide to Monaco 👍🏻
Great place, I think I'll put it on my bucket list
Hope you visit soon , it’s definitely very unique ! Thanks for watching ☺️
A visit to Monaco on my list, so this is the best video, very informative and interesting. Thank you for your great job ❤
I really appreciate your comment, it’s really motivating , thank you so much , hope you enjoy your time in Monaco 🥰🤩
Great presentation ! Thank you for sharing!🎉🎉🎉
Thanks very much ☺️
I hope you do more videos of Monaco, also of the lesser known places, thanks for good video, you are great presenter
Such a motivating comment to read , thank you very much !😃
Loved the video. Very informative.
A very professional-looking video production too with great sound quality.
Wow what a great compliment, thank you ! A lot of work went into it and I’m so glad it paid off 🥰
@@Kristinahouwer your video has a very large view count.
How does a regular local person like yourself afford to live in a small country full of millionaires? Is the housing not really expensive or is there an affordable area where all of the workers live?
@@OilBaron100 Rent in Monaco is extremely expensive and the workers usually live just outside of Monaco in France. To get a Monaco residency you need an address in Monaco, at least 500k in the bank or a 'sponsor' who has the above. The other way is if the Prince grants you residency or the Monegasque passport (usually only obtained through the Prince or via 3 generations in the family)
@@Kristinahouwer thanks for the information. Fascinating country, I read online that Monaco used to be an absolute monarchy until the local people (peasants?) had riots in the 1930’s so the reigning monarch agreed to some kind of power sharing with a local parliament.
I might come visit after seeing your video.
Love it From Bangladesh 🇧🇩
One day I'll visit Monaco
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One of the best videos about Monaco, thank you very much👍
Wow what a fantastic compliment , I’m so pleased to read that , thank you !
Very well made. I thoroughly enjoyed it!
Thank you, appreciate your support 🤩
Thank you for your lovely, detailed, insiders still down to earth tour 🙏🏼💖
Thank you so much for your positive comment and for watching the video 💜
Really made me remember my visit to Monaco.will visit all little secrets which I’ve missed next time. As always it looks magical
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👏👏👏 well done ! That’s a nice one 👍🏻😉
Thanks very much !
What a brilliant video! And you are a brilliant presenter and you actually mention great details and important information for viewers and future travellers. I want to know if you go into the same detail as you do in this video for other countries and travel destinations? I really appreciate the way you made this video as well as the way you have a refined approach.
Thank you so much , what a wonderful comment and exactly what my aim was with this video ! Appreciate your kind words
Hi Kristina I really enjoyed watching your Monaco guide !
I was in Monaco for 4 days earlier this month and loved it ! I will definitely visit again, hopefully soon and stay at the Port Palace.
Thanks for sharing your local knowledge ! 👌
Thank you very much for your positive comment ! Port Palace is indeed the perfect place to stay for your next time in Monaco, you’ll have an even more amazing time enjoying the harbour right outside your room 💜 have a great day !!
I love Monaco very much and have been there already like 10 times but some of the places I will see by your recommendation Kristina, great video 👏👏👏👏😍😍😍😍
That’s so great to hear ! I hope next time you will have an even more memorable time here 😊
Amazing place and so nicely presented by you. Great visual experience as if i was there😊Great work 💐
Appreciate it , thank you very much !
Best wishes in growing your channel. You presented very authentically with tons of useful information.
Thank you very much , your support means a lot ! 🤩
Thank you for all these hidden gems delivered in such a warm and hospitable manner...like the outdoor movies or secret beach. So cool. I also happen to love Xerjoff! Best in the business. I'm actually wearing 40 Knots right now and would give anything to try their exclusive local version of this fragrance called 40 Noeuds available only in Monaco. Does living in Monaco feel like you're just in another seaside city in France, or would you say it truly feels like a "different" country? Huge high-five from NY, USA.
Thank you so much for your lovely comment and for watching the whole video 🥰. Yes , Xerjoff is a truly special brand , my personal favourite scent is Erba Pura for now - so delicate and unique. Living in Monaco definitely feels like a different country to me, partly because of the laws I mentioned in the video but also because the general quality of life is different. Have an awesome day ! 🥳
Wow, thank you so very much for this, I've taken notes! I've been to Monaco but it's been too long, I need to go back, there is just such a vibe there, it's hard to explain, but it's good for the soul.
Fantastic to hear you’re thinking of coming back ! Glad this video was helpful
I visited twice via cruise. However, there were more people. I got casino players card and chip as souvenirs:).
Thanks for sharing!
Awesome ! Thanks for watching
Thank you so much for your video. Its help a lot!
Thanks for watching and really happy it was helpful to you ! 🥰
Loved it - now following your channel!
Means a lot, thanks so much !
Wow. Amazing video. I love Monaco and realize how much I have missed by being there just a few hours. I am sure people travel many places to not get bored, but the views are just spectacular. Thank you for such a well done video. It was a bit funny when you were out of breath once you finally got to the palace. Will have to try those steps one day. 🙏🏼😅💞🎉
What a lovely comment ! Thank you so much for the support and positive feedback ! The stairs are not for the faint hearted but the views are 100% worth it 😃
Hello Darling Girl, Thank you so so much for that really informative video on all the best spots in Monaco xx
Thanks for watching ! Have a super week
Hello Kristina! Visiting Monaco in a couple of days with my mom and not just for the day. Your video will be of much help! Thanks!
Im so pleased to hear that ! Let me know if you need anything while you’re here, always glad to help ⭐️👋
@@Kristinahouwer oh thank you! That’s extremely kind of you!
@@Kristinahouwer is there any website where I could buy the audio-guided tour to the casino? The Monte-Carlo SBM website only mentions it but doesn’t provide any information as to where buy the tickets. Would you know? Thank you.
@@rodgaset i know of people who have used SmartGuide and Voicemap for the audio tour but for the official one - my guess is that it’s on site once you get to the casino. Not 100% sure though as I’ve never used it myself
Lovely video, thanks Kristina. 🙏❤️
Thank you ☺️
thank you! That was wonderful!
Thank YOU for watching and leaving a lovely comment 😍
Tank you Kristina ❤ Great video weich inspires us for our visit tomorrow. Thank you so much and best reguars 😊
That’s great to read and I hope you enjoy your time when you visit Monaco :)
As a new subscriber I found this video extremely informative and helpful….. what a place…. Fantastic…👍
Really appreciate you watching and subscribing ; thank you ! So pleased you found the video helpful 😍that’s the goal !
Excellent presentation - Been a long time since I visited Monaco, I need to go again, as vast swathes of Europe are crumbling with violence, Monaco will always be clean & safe as a holiday destination.
Thank you so much , I hope you get to visit again soon !
Wonderful
Thank you
Hi Kristina,
This was an awesome video. I've been fortunate to spend quite a bit of time in Monaco thanks to working on cruise ships for a number of years.
I would love to see more vlogs of Monaco covering property, restaurants, other residents, the benefits of living in Monaco and of course yacht tours.
Greetings from Cape Town.
This is a fantastic comment as it gives me lots of ideas on future videos , thanks so much ! Have a lovely weekend and so glad you enjoyed the video 😃
@@Kristinahouwer It's a pleasure. And have an awesome weekend too.
I really appreciate this video since we are currently in the French Rivera staying here for around a week we have less than 3 days left before we go back home and we are looking forward to go to a Monaco so I thought I’d see a video that could help us as a guide and this was very helpful thank you
I’m so happy the video was helpful to you ! Thank you for watching and for your positive comment; hope you have a great time in Monaco😃
Great video thanks
Thank you ! 😃
Thank you for this video and tips. We are going in oktober to Monaco.
October is a great time here , you’ll love it ! Thanks for watching :)
thank you for your video it will help me a lot planning a day trip in oct
That’s wonderful to hear !
Damn haha, Port Palace was my favourite secret, I've stayed there three times, great tour thanks!
Hehe it’s a great hotel isn’t it ! Thanks for watching 😃
Wow, my dream vacation
Hope you get to visit soon🤩
Hey sweetheart amazing video beautiful place😊🎉
Thank you very much !
I'm a new fan.
Yay thank you for your support and for your lovely comment 😚🤩
Thanks for great info
Thanks for watching !
Grazie per aver condiviso un video molto informativo. anche se di piccole dimensioni, c'è molto da vedere e da fare a Monaco!
Grazie mille!
P.s Just a quick question for you Kristina? what's the nightlife scene like for the over 30 crowd? Any places of interest for mingling and having a nice drink?
Grazie ! Si, infatti ce tanto da vedere a Monaco😊.
For nightlife recommendations - please look at the video description. You will find recommendations for both bars and restaurants
@@Kristinahouwer Good Morning Kristina. Thanks for reaching out and I sure will take a look at the video description! Have a great day!
Hello Kristina!
I had a blast in Monaco! I pretty much followed your Monaco in One Day Itinerary and everything worked out pretty well. I traveled there by car and had no problems whatsoever with parking.
Got to see some nice sights there! Let me tell you though you weren't kidding about getting up to the Prince's Palace! That walk up on a very hot day isn't for the "faint of heart" that's for sure!
Thanks again for sharing this video!
love from india... wonderful video...
Thank you !!
It’s all good!
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Visited Monaco in 1976. Couldn't buy anything, prices ridiculous high... Nice place, beautiful Rose Garden and buildings, and relax in the the ocean ( the beach for tourists)
I love the rose gardens too, especially in May when everything blooms and smells amazing 😍
Superlative… Merci beaucoup
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locals leave during F1 races. Good review and video.
Some that I know stay but others (like myself) do indeed leave. I talk about the reasons for this in the first half of the video.
@@Kristinahouwer It is a very good video, it is a nice review.
great video!!!
Thanks !
I would like to visit this place in the future.
I hope you get a chance to visit soon , it’s a very unique place 💕
Keep Monoco like Monoco
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I will be staying in villefranche as my base next June but I def want to do a spa day and shopping in Monaco. ❤
Xerjoff is amazing. So many things to check out
What's your favorite spa? Is there a Dior store as well?
Hi Stacy, that’s a great plan ! I don’t often go to spas in Monaco but there is indeed a Dior boutique in the new modern shopping area right by Place du Casino 💕
I've been to Monaco twice. But it seems I've have a lot more to see. So after watching your video I've thought of visiting again in 2025!
What a great idea 🤗
VERY NICE :)
Thank youuuu🤩😊
I like the tiny beaches
So do I 😃😍
Beautiful dress 😊
Thank you 🤩 one of my favourites also !
Luxurious nice I'll get bored of it soon cause it's the same thing every day as it's a small place
I can see what you mean! I think that’s partly why it’s important to travel a lot when living here. That’s what realised from personal experience anyway
Thank you for this awesome video! We will be visiting in September! Did you pay for the bus with an app on your phone or did you use a wallet app with your credit card info?
I just use Apple Pay everywhere here 😃 no special apps. I hope you have a fantastic time during your trip !
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Wow thanks so much ! Appreciate the support 🤩
Kristina, this is a very well done video! Also, I love your dress!!! Could you please tell me what type of dress is it? It’s beautiful. That’s the type of dress that suits many women! Thank you ☺️
Thank you , I’m so glad you enjoyed the video :) the dress is from a brand called Equipment Femme. I bought it in the US a few years ago
Thanks for the tour. It was well done. I expect people asked you before how you ended up living there and what you do for a living. If you already addressed that question, would you mind pointing me to that video?
Hi thanks for watching ! I first moved to Monaco with my family when i was 13. Stayed for a few years and then left after finishing high school. Shortly before the pandemic, I moved back. I’m a presenter and content creator. There are 3 ways to get residency in Monaco and if you’re interested on learning more about that, I could definitely look into making a video with useful info on that matter :)
@@Kristinahouwer Thanks for the quick response. Your TH-cam presentation was very polished and entertaining. I wouldn't want to live in Monaco, but will probably visit it while keeping in mind your pointers. Again, thanks for your post.
Thanks for a very informative video. We will be going to Monaco in a few days (it will be our second time there).
That’s great ! You’ll have a fab time 🤩
That’s great, you’ll have a fab time 🤩
Thank you for nice video. I would like to know where boat bus will stop on other side?
It stops on the port right next to the yacht club and Pattaya and then on the opposite side of the port on Quai Antoine 1er (put bateau bus into your google map and it will come up) . It goes every 20 mins from 8am-8pm
Good guide.
Thank you ☺️
Thank you darling for this beautiful video. I would ask you why you left Mónaco?
Thanks for watching ! I left after graduating school to explore different university and work opportunities in bigger cities. I lived in Milan, London and even Africa but recently came back to Monaco
Good movie
Thank you !
Thank you for the video. Is December a good time to visit Monaco?
I think so because there aren’t a lot of tourists. December is also a great time to visit the Christmas fair / market on the port and try out a lot of the restaurants here without having to reserve weeks in advance. Obviously you can’t use any of the beaches as it’s too cold but you can take advantage of the cool temperatures to walk everywhere
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A very nice safe spot, who can afford this.
Yes very safe - true !
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Monaco looking good to me Kristina; must visit...say hi to Stephanie for me...From London with Love ❤
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Looking at a Mediterranean cruise next year. What month do you suggest to visit?
For Monaco my favourite months are early May, June , July and first three weeks of September :)
Hopefully I am not wrong but you seem pretty modest, down to earth considering where you live and your traveling background
Thank you so much , that means a lot 💕💕
@@Kristinahouwer yep, you seem like a sweetheart
Kristina, what an amazing walk around video for those of us who want to visit Monaco. I don't see the link for your google maps guide to download. Can you repost it? Also, I am curious how the locals treat people visiting there, especially those of us from the US. I hear horror stories of how the French-mainly Paris have a disdain for foreigners and wonder if it's the same in Monaco. Thanks.
Thanks so much for letting me know that you couldn’t see it , I’ve added it in as a link again in the description and I hope you can see it now just before the timestamps 🥰 In Monaco no one is rude to you unless you’re rude to them. I give people from all over the world directions every single day and enjoy meeting foreigners and always ask where they’re from. Most people here don’t mind tourists as long as they respect the local rules for cleanliness and general etiquette. I hope you visit soon !
@@Kristinahouwer Thank you for reposting the link. I have it now and downloaded it for offline viewing. Appreciate the response and advice. Also I heard it’s pretty tough to get residency there. Can you provide some details about that or how you went about it. Thank you 🙏🏻 again.
Awesome ! The only thing that I can’t get the map to do is recognise the seaside walk from Larvotto to the Yacht club as pedestrian as there’s a tunnel involved , but trust me it’s better to take that than the upper route the map wants you to take. But that’s the only thing Google keeps getting wrong. I also made a tweak to the final stop on the map so feel free to click the link again. Residency can be obtained either by having a certain amount in an account here as well as an address or by having a « sponsor » who has those things (so a significant other in most cases). You need to spend over 6 months a year here to keep your residency and to obtain it you first do an online application and then attend an in person interview. I’ve actually helped people get it in the past with things like translations , meetings, filling out forms, sharing contacts of the best real estate agents etc. If that’s something you need assistance with, just email me: kristina@kristinahouwer.com
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My heart is for the less fortunate who have no place to live. When I pick up my Bering Yacht in Turkey, I will stop over in Monaco for a few days and see the situation. Maybe I can find a solution that will work !
Hi what trainers are these? They look super comfy 😊
They are 😻they’re from jimmy choo
@@Kristinahouwer thank you! I thought I spotted the writing on the sole 😻
Thank you. Is December a good time to visit Monaco?
I personally like December as there are much fewer tourists and even though it’s too cold for most beach activities , you can still walk around monaco without the crazy heat, enjoy the Christmas market on the port and get into many restaurants without reservations
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the casino square used to be better aesthetically with the older round setup
It’s funny, my mother and I were having this discussion recently. She agrees with you but I personally prefer the new layout, especially as a pedestrian and also because it allows more room for art installations and events when they do them. Thanks so much for watching the video !😃
@@Kristinahouwer also the crowd was better before as I felt the principality was more gentrified, the crowd is more of the nouveau riche recently.
The title made me think you were a life long local. Like you were born here.
I know a lot of people who were born in monaco but didn’t spend as much time here as I did , all comes down to how long one has actually lived there ! Thanks for watching the video 🤩
Is it possible to withdraw money from ATMs cardless using only the phone ?
No, for now you need a card unfortunately in the local atm machines in Monaco
What is the brand of your hand bag? Looks designer.
It’s from Salar Milano !
I would need three days. lol.
Haha yes and there’s still more to see and do than what I showed !
What is the name of the location where you recorded the intro?
Its the viewpoint at the Princes Palace !
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Great video and as you asked I am not happy about the b a n n i n g of homelessness not good at all
Thank you for watching and for sharing your opinion, it means a lot! Have a wonderful day
Is there a bus from the train station?
There are buses from two of the three train station exits. The only one that doesn’t have buses right outside is the exit I showed in the Condamine area.
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Thanks for the nice video very informative, But there are a lot of rich people live there but that does not make it a rich country. what does it have few traffic light, no natural resources?
Thanks for watching ! I was talking about wealth per capita in comparison to other countries but if you’re talking about natural resources - that’s a completely different kind of wealth, I agree !
1:48 "There's technology shop downstairs...adapters, phone chargers"😂
I know right 🤣 you can tell I’m not much of a tech geek
@@Kristinahouwer Totally😂Great video though
Very beautiful work! It seems like a world we used to have in other places too. I am very much for the so called rules, should be the norm. The exact opposite of what is happening at the American Continent, where drug abuse , homelessness , dirty streets are encouraged and pushed all over, based on inhumane, very poor policies. Keep it up that way so that we have some civilized places left on this planet 🌍 ❤
Yes I agree , other places that enforce rules less seem to have many more problems in different areas, as you mentioned. There’s definitely a balance that needs to be reached and Monaco is doing a great job so far
Where did all the beautiful green go that used to be in front of the casion 😮 a bit sad now …
It was redone in 2020 to be more pedestrian friendly :) I personally like it more now but I know lots of people who preferred it how it used to be before
Thanks. Is 30,000 Euros for a month good for young couple in Monaco? We want to stay in Hermitage or similar hotel.
Depends what month of the year and what you’d like to do in Monaco aside the hotel ! In peak season the hermitage can be a few thousand a night. In winter it’s around 500 a night
@@Kristinahouwer Thank you. Visiting after Olympics. I am from NYC so the luxury hotels are cheaper in Monaco than here so I dont mind paying a bit more. We want to travel the French Riveria with base in Monaco. No gambling. Rent a nice car. gastronomy, sightseeing & culture mostly.
What is/where is the place where made the intro of the video?
That place was just next to the Prince’s Palace , it’s the viewpoint next to the cannons :)
@@Kristinahouwer thank you very much!:)