And homeless people are getting more help here in Germany since there are many places where they can get food for free. No one has to eat from the trash.
Recognized by your fans?!?! How freaking cool is that? Your mom ate alone at the same bier garden on her birthday 17 years ago. I definitely enjoyed a liter of beer and some unknown sausage and listened to the German life around me!!! Thanks for the trip down my own memory lane. Love mom.
Well let's face it you made his day and from your reaction he made your day 👍 that's humanity right there if we all shared more what a wonderful world it would be 👍👏👏🇬🇧
I only wish your videos were longer. For me, as an American citizen who has been living in Germany for decades, it is so much fun to witness your impressions. And Germans are learning from your American perspective. My US-relatives use to say “we do things right”, when I tell them about different habits in Germany. How I hate that! Nobody does everything right! Do I think Germany does things better? Hell, yes. Guns, school system, health insurance, political parties, election system, etc. Do I think, Germany does everything better? Hell, no! Of course there are also things so much better in the US. Kindness, Service, humor, drama series, music. And of course the French do some things better. And the Italian and the Dutch people. We should visit each other. Learn from each other without prejudice, put things into perspective. Oh and BTW, I wasn’t impress by your 25 Euro-Biergarten-meal. There must be better offers in Munich.
You're totally right of course :) BUT we Germans do have humour - it's just different ^^ I for one don't like "the" American humour. Apart from typical German humour (which is often based on our language and therefor not noticable for non-natives) I also like British humour.
@@brinkiTOgo Natürlich gibt es auch witzige Deutsche. Aber in der breiten Masse sind Selbstironie und Schlagfertigkeit nicht sehr verbreitet. Ironie wird zB auf social Media im deutschen Sprachraum kaum verstanden. Da sind immer viele Leute gleich empört. Amis sind da lockerer. Und es gibt sehr sehr viele wirklich gute amerikanische Stand Up Comedians. Da kenne ich in deutsch gar nichts Vergleichbares. Leider gibt es ja eine deutsche Comedy-Szene, aber die ist wirklich zum Mitschämen. Das kann man sich nicht antun.
Just a thought. Do you also enter those churches and cathedrals you admire on the outside? As far as I know it's allowed to go inside if the doors are open. The interiors are usually quite stunning. You just need to be quiet, but that is obvious of course.
Haha ya, he couldn't know that cause in the US if u see someone rummaging threw the trash it's because of food, well at least that's my expression. When that system started here i was really pissed but now i see it as an UP in germany that we have that bottle/can return system, if u don't need it yourself someone else in need can get them :)
There is a guy in Germany going for all the concerts and picking up all the empty bottles. He bought a new caravan from it to get more. He's making real money from it. I also have a guy that i see every morning at 5:50 am and he is doing his 20 km walk. He looks poor, but i doubt he is. He get's every Red Bull i drink in the morning😂. Greetings
boo to all of you correcting wwhiners. its hiis ffirst time her and after 40 yrs as an american inmunich- yeah its a great plaace to live. and ,25 cents a bottle adds up.
@@donnapeavey1886 I agree, he's going to make false assumptions and mistakes, that's part of learning. He doesn't understand much of the culture and customs, but the longer he stays, the more he will learn. Like you, I say leave him alone, he's doing well.
@@donnapeavey1886 Noone flamed him dude o_O FYI means for your info , it's was not flaming or unpolite at all :) Same as me i wrote he can't know it better, how could he and when he goes through our comments he will know it better now :)
If you are in front of the church - just go in, they are open for everyone (normaly). And if it is a catholic one, then the inside is normaly very impressive.
Great that you did give something to the homeless person... big shame that there even are homeless people here. btw when people are using their eyes into your direction for "2 or 3 seconds" they are not "staring" at you, they are looking and it actually started to bother me the last years that people started to look more and more down on their phones instead of looking in each other eyes, like many times when i see a pretty girl and its an option to approach her, make a compliment or get to know her but so many are glued to their phones screen or looking down on the floor, so i really dont want to have a society where people look even less imat each other like it seems to be in the usa, i think people here are not paying attention enough to each other, often like it said, just because glued to their phone or so, its better to look at each other, creates better social environment (unless its an agressive look) and if you go to a village you will notice that its the same, but with greeting. So people also will look at you but will greet you. In a city its the same just that there are so many people that you cant greet them all, but sometimes people greet or nod (more men) so its all social interaction wheater its looking or greeting.
Now, I do not know all German churches by heart, but you can try to go inside and look at these architectural wonders from the inside. Even if you're not a religious person, as a lover of architecture, I implore you to try and open these church doors.
At 7:44 you mentioned the starring... I do understand that now (as a german)... As I was in Chicago once for some weeks as a university guest... I stood in front of the university waiting for a friend... There were a lot of people walking by and like I am used to culturally, I looked at the people (not even moving the head when they walked by)... I did not even set up a special face or something I was just looking with my default face expression... All of the sudden one of them yelled angry at me what my "fucking problem" is and he did argue to me for about 3 minutes about it... and I did not understand why and all the time said sorry I don't know what I have done... But that explains it a bit thank you :D I thought that guy was drunk but I guess he was not :D
I had a similar experience while standing in a queue in Bangkok. I looked at a guy in a parallel line because he was wearing the same hat (Tilley - you don't see them there). He flew into a raging rant so violent it was frightening. Yes, he was American.
Maybe that guy that searched in the trash was searching for plastic bottles with "Pfand" so he can return them and get some money. Thats at least kinda common in Germany and more likely the case then searching for food in the trash
@@GeneralGoodGames yes that's true so it was nice that he gave him Pizza. But he probably still didn't searched for food in the trash but for bottles that's what I wanted to say.
I like your videos not only because of the videos but also because of your opinion😀 I am very happy that you are having such a good time here in Germany.
You grabbed some Pizza Hut? You’re in Germany mate…. German food is great… try some! I suggest schweinebraten (pork roast), knodel (dumplings), weisswurst (white sausage) with spatzle and sauerkraut…..
If you're still in Munich on Saturday, then I'd be down to tag along and just help with language barriers as you decide where you wanna go. Hope you're enjoying Munich!
Why do you keep eating junk food (which by the way seems to be highly overpriced) on your trip? You have had so many chances to discover regional specialities in every single city you have been so far. Eisbein with Erbspüree, Leber Berlin style or Tote Oma in Berlin, Labskaus, Pannfisch or Aalsuppe in Hamburg, Weißwürste, Schweinshaxn or Saures Lüngerl in Munich, only to name a few. I'm not even from Germany and I am speechless. 😮
3:10 people searching the trash here are almost never looking for food. We have the Tafel for that (an organisation that gives people free and/or cheap food). They usually look for "Pfandpflaschen" which are bottles that they can exchange for money in the supermarket.
And food is also pretty cheap in Germany, if they find like 8 Pfandflaschen in the trash that's around 2€ so they can buy something to eat easily. I have been to some of the poorest areas in Germany (Munich is on the rich side) and have never seen people eat stuff out of trash cans.
Joel, I wish I had known you were coming to Munich. You are so welcome!!! You are a great guy and a real philanthropist. Since I watch your videos, I really appreciate my own country more than before. I like how fair and distinguished you see things and build your opinion. I would have loved to show you around and also invite you to a really nice restaurant because Pizza Hut and Currywurst is not what you deserve 😊. Please tell me when you come the next time or are you still here?! If yes , please drive to Landshut to visit the „Landshuter Hochzeit“. It‘s only every four years and the greatest medieval festival in the world. It is going to be UNESCO world heritage soon. It‘s right now every weekend in July. Just contact me and I organize your stay there because I am From Landshut (license plate LA) so I use to say I‘m from LA😂.
Hey Joel, if you are back in Berlin and have some time left, it would be a favour to me to invite you for having a meal in a beergarden or restaurant, if you like... Just sayin' 🙂
lern some german - most germans understand and speak english, but why would they use it in germany? in the us no one speaks a foreign language just to talk to foreigners, so why should it be any different in other countries
Joel, the fact that you don't want praise for your act of kindness actually proves you are worthy of praise. Yes, the poor homeless guy also deserves praise for his kindness toward you. But he would have had no chance to be kind without first your kind act toward him. It was a "chance" meeting of kindred souls--if you really believe it was chance. I prefer to think it was Providential. Thanks for the mini-tour of Munich. It's probably the only tour I'll ever afford. Take care & God bless.
As other people have stated already the guy was probably just digging through the trash because he was looking for those glass/plastic bottles for the deposit money but even then I think the person knew that you only had good intention with offering your pizza to them and that's all that counts. :)
I see mostly retired seniors from the U.S. visiting Europe. So maybe that's why people turned and looked ... Also, I find it polite to look friendly into someones eyes with a short greet when passing each other in a close distance. Most people look ahead and ignore you though.
Colone would not be on my top 10 list to visit. Having the "Kölner Dom" is not enough. If you are not gay, colone is boring... He chose by far the best cities to visit: Berlin, Hamburg and Munich.
@@Peter_Cetera Guess, you never visited Cologne with a local. There is so much more about Cologne than the Kölner Dom, especially when you are as young as he is. Such a chilled vibe everywhere.
It has to be said. You are a sweet loving soul with a truly good heart ❤ how are your poor feet? Go to the pharmacy and get some Compeed blister plasters
Dude, you watched so many videos on Germany beforehand but seem to have forgotten everything you learned, which makes me a bit sad. You don't eat the typical foods of the cities you're in (why would you even go to American fast food chains?) and apparently just wander aimlessly through the cities. 🧐
How would he know what food is typical for Germany and their regions? I also guess it's a little comforting to see familiar food companies in such a different environment....plus - the fast food franchises in Germany serve better food than in the US because of our food standards. He would have a better experience with a German guide, certainly....but who would that be?
25 Euro makes no sence. but you are allowed to bring your own food into the beergarden from the supermarket or what ever. you only need to buy the beer.
@@Michael_from_EU_Germany wo gibts denn bitte Pfand im Augsutiner Keller ? ganz ehrlich da kauf ich mir für 15 euro lieber was andrees als die billige Wurst und den Salat und nimm mir das mit. Currywurst ist eh ein Fehlkauf kann aber JP nicht wissen. Man kauft einfach keine Currywrust in Bayern erst recht nciht wenn man von Berlin kommt. Für 15 Euro holst dir ne Haxn oder Spareribs
Afternoon Joel, you really are a kind hearted soul, looking out for people less fortunate than you. Thank you for showing us parts of Munich, I've been through the airport about 20 times on the way to Austria for my skiing, and never been to the City. That's why I'm planning a City tour next year. Thanks to your followers in Germany for their comments, I'm going to steal some of their ideas for my visit. Have a good night, and a nice rest day tomorrow. Best Wishes, T
I am more and more convinced you were kind of born in the wrong country. Seems like you belong here in nad to Europe. We need more people like you in the world. Open minded, open heart, smart and humorous. And: You like beer! ;)
If you are interested (and they are open) you should take a look into a cathedral. They're usually open for the public and the decoration, acoustics and atmosphere inside (at least to me) is very special, it's also crazy that they sometimes look even bigger on the inside than from outside. Iam not religious at all but if Iam on vacation in a town with an old catholic cathedral I always try to have a look around. Also helps if you're interested in history and art
You didn't realize your trip to Germany was going to be a you tube subscriber enlistment drive, did ya? LOL Did you see a Volkswagen beetle or bus museum anywhere? Maybe go to a book store, and buy a english / German dictionary or something to help you.
You weren’t looking for praise but I’m going to give you it anyway. That was a lovely thing to have done, giving away your pizza to the homeless guy. It shows what we all know: that you have a kind heart. It’s cool that you’ve bumped into some of your subscribers. Don’t feel you need to justify when you’re having a beer mate. You’re on holiday and deserve to have fun and relax with a beer. Ignore anyone who makes judgement on drinking. I’m still paranoid you took my jokey comment last week seriously but pretty sure you didn’t as you know me by now. Munich looks very pretty.
big mind, big heart, big love right there. welcome to germany where u meet truely chilled people and love from most of the people. enjoy. the world is open for minds like urs. ye munich is pretty expensive and these are hotspots. you can find better food for cheaper money if you go deeper into germany. but still enjoy :) greeetz!
Hi Joel, I saw that you have been to to Odeonsplatz and Hofgarten. If you would have walked down the street to the university and to the Siegestor (Victory Gate) turned right then you would have headed directly to the English garden. This is a must see with the Mausuleum temple, the spot for wave surfers, the Chinese tower and its beer garden. Some good restaurants , bars and pubs are in that area as well next to station Gisela Strasse or Münchner Freiheit.
for me as a native german it's so great to see how people from other countrys are so suprised and amazed about germany.I'm just so happy to see other peoples so happy when they visiting germany.Have a nice time in my wonderful home country your welcome!🥰🫶🏻
I first visited Germany (from Australia) in 1973 - Munich and Bayreuth - and have been back many times. I learnt German at school in the early 1960's in the UK but have forgotten much of it, alas, although I never have a problem in getting around. I have always enjoyed my visits to Germany, friendly people, love the food (and bier) and glorious scenery. Tschüß!
hi buddy, hope your feeling well right now in this part of the world that i call my home country. but i can´t stop thinking about the pizza slice story you told us. so my advice to you is: take this part of your trip home with you and always remember that the biggest you can achieve and the biggest thing you can get in your life is "giving" ! you`ll find people in need and worth it all over the world. and you`` find good people and bad people also all over the world: Important is to stay open minded and tryin`your best to be a good one!!! go ahead having fun feel welcome! Michael/Hannover
For that money you could get a great Schweinebraten mit Klößen und Blaukraut. (Roasted pork with dumplings and blue cabbage) Highly recommended! Currywurst isn't worth that much money.
Just the big beergardens.. they are way more expensive as you pay for them being the biggest ones Munich is expensive either way, but it doesn't have to be on food and drinks (smaller beergardens are often way cheaper) You'd still pay 15-20 though.. a liter beer isn't cheap on itself
Possibly 10 for the beer 15 for the food. Yes it isn't cheap but for a touristy spot like this in the most expensive town in germany it's actually not thaaaat bad. The portion size looked okay and hey, I mean he's on vacation. But yes if I was him I'd maybe check out a less touristy spot with other traditional food, maybe someone can give a Geheimtipp on here
He may forgot about the deposit? 25€ would be very expensive for what he got... I think he got 10€ back when he brought back the glass and plate - 15€ would make more sense to me.
I have another suggestion: visit the „Deutsche Museum“ (german museum). It is the biggest museum I have ever visited and it hosts solo many different things. Have fun in Germany :) I really enjoy living here 😊
I don't even understand why people in germany are homeless. You always have the so called 'right to housing', it's a basic right everybody has.Municipalities are legally obliged to accommodate homeless people in emergency shelters or social facilities and in addition you have no income, they also need to pay so called 'Hartz 4' or the new 'Bürgergeld', which is 502 Euro per month. So in worst case, you have housing and 502 Euro to live, which is the subsistence level in germany.
@@friddevonfrankenstein I know he means the Space Needle. But the Seattle Space Needle is just a tower build for nothing else than as a showpiece. It has no real use. That's the difference, sherlock.
You’re travelling relatively close to the Czech boarders. Come and visit Prague, it is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. I believe it is easy to get there by a long distance bus or train.
The Augustiner Keller Biergarten is quite big, but I think the Hirschgarten (lit. deer/stag garden) is bigger. But Munich is full of beergardens all over the city, and I almost all of them are worth visiting. Most significantly the big old chestnut trees are a sign that the place is a good place for having a good time.
🤔 Ich steh gerade auf dem Schlauch, was willst du mir damit sagen? Der Hirschgarten hat Platz für 8000 Menschen und ist offiziell der größte Biergarten der Welt. Um diese Uhrzeit wahrscheinlich richtig voll mit Livemusik, da kommt richtiges bayerisches Lebensgefühl auf 😅
@@manuelrentz4728 I am sorry, if I have offended you with my joke. Its a saying from the "good old days " of munich local radio stations. It was either Fleischi Fleischmann or Langemann & the morning crew, who "decorated" every record trivia with that statement, "world wide, in Bavaria, at this time of day" In general as we are commenting on the youtube-channel of this nice young american guy, I think we should comment in english as he conceded in this video that his german language skills are very limited.
@@archiegates650 OK, I didn't know that statement, I learned something again. I didn't take it as an insult, so don't worry about it. I think it's always hard abroad, but you just get by, don't you? In any case, you won't be able to explore Munich in 3 or 4 days, so I hope he'll come back and take a closer look at Bavaria.
Hey Bro if you are in Hamburg again, give me a call i can show you some nice parts! You missed so much😢. In some early Videos you Said that you are interessed in History. Im studied this, can give you a little City Tour 😊👍
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I think, to stare at somebody, is a cultural thing. We germans don't know, that we are doing that.
Definitely varies from culture to culture... In India, depending on where one goes, it can be uncomfortable at times. One just has to go with the flow and try not to take it the wrong way.
Erstemal in München und er geht zu Pizza Hut Erstmal im Biergarten und er isst Currywurst Kannst dir nicht ausdenken 😂😂 You should use google translate on your Phone 👍
Hi Joel, I just wanted to thank you for your videos. They are always a little highlight in my day. It's really interesting to see the country I've lived in for 40 years now from a different perspective. I wish you all the best. Have fun 🙂 .
Hi, as you said you enjoy parks you should definitely check out the "Englischer Garten" if you are still in Munich. It´s one of the biggest inercity public parks in the entire world! Also I think you might enjoy the Maximilianeum (bavarian parlament) and the surrounding area.
The 'funny' thing is, Bavaria is blocking the legalization of cannabis by saying its a drug while at the same time drinking beer at 10am in the morning. My grandpa died of alcohol - so it can do harm and is also a drug from my POV. But they dont see the irony 😅
American here as well. I plan to go to Germany next year and your videos have been the best I found and I definitely relate to your videos the most because I will be going by myself also and exploring , and it seems to me like we’re probably around the same age. Your videos are most relatable to me!
People looking at you is just curiosity 😅 Especially when filming.. They want to know what it's about and if they hear you speak English it could add to the curiosity
don't you have a translation app? I know, to read a menu card in German is tricky if you don't speak it. Might have been the case that they have "different varieties of Currywurst" there. I resume you definitly need a personal food guide!
As an Aussie I lived in Munich for two years in the late 1980’s… I was about your age. Was working for a large Germany company (Siemens). It was an amazing experience, first time overseas and in a foreign country. Have since returned to Munich a few times, feel very much at home there - it’s a beautiful city and good beer. My favourite is Paulana Hefe-Weissbier, luckily it’s available in my home city Melbourne.
Dude, if u dont wanna drink beer (especially in the heat) try "Radler". it's half beer, half lemonade; very refreshing and it doesn't get u wasted as easily (again, especially in the heat at noon)
Wow! I’m Seeing so much of Germany , thank you Joel. I’m definitely going to have a holiday over there ASAP. I think you did so well eating all that food 😁it did look good...but the size of that beer!! Phew! Oh and Joel, you’re a great person and I love joining you on your travels. 👍✌️
Anyone who has watched your videos for a while gets to know who you are and they know you are a good person. The pizza story illustrated just what you said - humanity. Look forward to you every day. Keep enjoying everything.
Poor Joel, Munich is such an expensive City! 25 € for this meal...! No curry Wurst is worth this! But Munich is called the High Socierty of Germany. It has the most expensive rents and a lot more! If you go to a much smaler but also beautyful Town close to munich, everything costs half the price!
It's so wonderful Joel, having people recognising you. Have a great time. I call traveling The University of Life, it's not to be underestimated how much knowledge and compassion you gain
Joel, you're one of the good guys, you deserve all the success you get. This is another entertaining post, like the others are saying you style with these vlogs is coming over really confidently, for me you've found that sweet spot with the balance of your impressions to camera and the shots of your surroundings. Yes have a rest day, it is supposed to be a holiday for you as well!
Wow, didn't expected that you are getting so serious into the flow. Celebrating you so much. Best way to experience and enjoy new fields in life, just go for it!!! Might seeing you soon who knows ;)
