Today is the last day on my first spring break in the USA, so it's the best time to publish a vlog about it ahaha 😊 And if you are also looking where to rent a car for your next trip, check out DiscoverCars: www.discovercars.com/usa-new-york
Lovely video. Yale is very similar to Oxford here in old England. In fact, I thought you were in Oxford at first. No wonder it's called New England due to the similarities to the original England :)
I know you want to spend at least a semester at Harvard. when you have time in the summer be sure to check out the "JFK Suite" at Harvard where President Kennedy spent his senior year with one of his roommates, and also be sure to do the Freedom Trail in Boston which is the site of the "Cradle of American Liberty." As always, your friends added a lot of zest to your spring break tour of New England. You picked some really good sites, enjoyed everything. I want to see more just like it. I've seen it three times already, probably see it 3 more times before the day is over.
Great video and very enjoyable to watch. You do a great job of showing food, scenery, and interjecting history facts into the video. I hope you can visit Las Vegas and some of the incredible scenic parks in the American west.
Ugh! She never goes south. You’re supposed to go south in the winter and north in the summer. Not the other way around. She’s going to think America is a popsicle going to New England in winter. Dari, please come south. We’ve got biscuits n gravy, jambalaya, low country boil, etc., with your name on it. We’ll put some extra oysters and shrimp on the grill for ya!
Hello Miss Sunny Soul: Happy Women's Day! I am glad you are doing well. This mini-break you took was amazing. I love old architecture; especially if it has a medieval quality to it. I was surprised how green the forested areas are at this time of the year. I always like when you show what food they have at a given place. Rhode Island has their own version of clam chowder, like NY & Boston. It is a clam broth based. When you visited Providence, RI; if you were anywhere near the train station - it is where they filmed most of the American version of the (2008) movie Hachi with Richard Gere & Joan Allen. It is a most excellent movie if you get to see it. Today is also Hachiko Day in Japan with the "Solemn Celebration" in his honor. His passing was 90 years ago today. He is their national symbol of loyalty. I wish you continued joy and prosperity. I always look forward to viewing from you. And yes the comparisons you shown in your last vlog; concerning Russian and American universities was most interesting. I got learn a bit about it from young European chefs I had worked with back in the 2000's. I hope you get to celebrated yourself and your friends on this special day. Take care & be well!
You have excellent grades. Maybe you can transfer to Yale to finish your degree and still have financial aid. A Yale Degree is one of the best. By the way, a direct ancestor of mine is Roger Williams. I also have ancestors who were on the Mayflower. Woo Hoo. Just a fun fact.
@@DariStep You can do it. Yale is tough, but you have good grades and you never know. What does it cost to take it? I remember taking those tests. I didn't want to pay the money if I knew I probably wouldn't get in. The thing is you do not know what they are looking for. They may want a female Russian in their program, in which case you might be able to score lower and still get in.
Newport, RI is definitely for the summer - stay at a Bed and Breakfast and visit the cliff walks and beach. Also, Cape Cod and Mystic Seaport in the summer are good choices. Nice backdrop of Yale library in the background on one of the scenes. I've been up in the stacks there. Parks - A lot of the inspiration for parks infrastructure goes back to Theodore Roosevelt, who was a big outdoorsman and poured money into parks. Then during the Great Depression decades later - in the FDR New Deal the USA govt employed millions improving parks.
Hi Dari, everything OK? It seems like an unusually long time since your last video. I do like your videos, because I see things I'm somewhat familiar with through a new set of eyes.
Next time you’re in Connecticut, check out Mystic Seaport Museum, the largest maritime museum in the US - it’s a huge open air museum with historical houses, ships, and all kind of exhibits related to America’s sailing and whaling history.
That was a nice happy video with great scenery and buildings. Never knew Yale was so large! It looks a bit like Oxford but much bigger. Great you got inside to take a look around. Glad you enjoyed your break!
Gee dari, the ivy leagues?! Sheesh! Tough to get into one of those!😬 gets cold in new England too!🥶but I would be happy to get my grad degree at Rutgers. They have a Town campus in livingston nj. Love the big R!!!
In the summer you should head up to Massachusetts/Maine and try the lobster rolls. No spices, some have mayo, but most are just bread, lobster and butter.
Connecticut also has lobster rolls. In fact, the buttered lobster roll was created in Connecticut and is traditional here. Maine and Massachusetts used to argue that rolls with mayo were better, but they're slowly coming around to the buttered version, because that's what their customers want.
As a Virginian, I believe we bear the responsibility for highly spiced seafood, especially Old Bay spice. If you can stand a bite, try soft-shell crabs in season, or blue ceabs.
If you want lobster,come to the real home of lobster-the state of Maine,especially DDowneast Maine,the coast,where I`m from.....Oh yeah,lobster and CHEESE?!Are you kidding me?The only way to enjoy eating a lobster,is with melted butter--that`s it,noithing else......lobster and melted butter......and of course a side of an ear of corn,or cole slaw,but NEVER eat lobster with anything else but butter...........Trust me..........Steve from the coast of Maine
Good video Dari on your Spring trip to Rhode Island and nice woods to walk and 2 university’s to visit a lot of differences to U.K. top university like Oxford and Cambridge nice place to visit l been both of them but Oxford is better because of no car policy into the city and you have to park outside the city and catch a bus to the city. Oxford is where the Mini (car) is built.
I grew up in a small North Carolina town (population 1200) and I played basketball with a friend when I was 14 to college age. He came from a highly achievement oriented family. And his older brother managed to get into Harvard University Law School.He was a graduate of a small high school. in my hometown. And back in the 1930s my great uncle's wife's sister went to Yale Divinity School. She was from a neighboring North Carolina town. Yale I hear is a fantastic school with fabulous people. I could not get accepted into any of the Ivy League schools. But they are great places. Your video has been great to watch as your camera angles are quite professional. Also I have followed Natasha's adventures too over the past couple of years and she remains in Tblisi and is learning German and Georgian languages. I hope you all stay in contact with each other. Needless to say have a great time at St. Johns and enjoy America. Enjoyed the video!
I am proud of you and your friends not choosing to head south to do what spring breakers do (type of Girls gone wild vacation, drinking, party time). You have so much more class and are interested in culture and knowledge. Yes, our states have Capitol buildings that are beautiful and accessible.
Wow! Dari another wonderful video! I really enjoyed seeing Yale University! Very nice! I loved the architecture and the Beautiful park as well. Your video's are soooo interesting every...single...one! Thank you Dari and all your friends for sharing a little of your trip! It was amazing! ❤❤❤😊
@@DariStep just be aware that pizza places aren't the highest paying jobs and the owner's are aging so the quality of pizza or 'abeetz' does fluctuate depending on when you're there.
If you like to watch American TV shows (is that a good way to expand English skills?), there is a historical drama series called "The Gilded Age" that takes place in early New York City and also in Newport.
Yes I keep coming back to your videos. I love you so much and after a stressful day crunching boring numbers, I can sit, relax, and watch your video about your travels! ❤
I was going to visit Provident and New Haven last summer; however, we only got as far south (we went North to South) as New Hampshire before the forecast of rain and more rain made us return home. We'll probably try again this summer. I would like to visit Rhode Island as I have ancestors who were among the founding families of the state.
Wow look at you! Y'all are exploring so much and seeing so much it's awesome to see a glimpse of those adventures! I wish we had anything special down here in Memphis except Beale and the Mississippi but ain't nothing worth visitin for imo. I'd HIGHLY recommend a road trip down to Roadtrip down to Destin Florida! I had a friend who was from Russia, and she and her Dad went down to Destin after I told her about how my family always go on a yearly vacation, and well she went there and said she fell in love with Destin and didn't want to return to work in Memphis! I damn near died from laughter, because she understood what we Memphians say about Memphis all the time, we don't want to go back! Once you walk the beaches of Destin, and then eat on the shoreline, it's truly heaven on Earth! She said her dad already was looking to moving there, so beware, once you experience Destin you WILL more than likely, lose a love for the city life! So save it for after you're tired of NYC lol.
Here are some fun facts since this is my home residence: Connecticut is Indian for long river and had a rich indigenous population. The Pequots and Mashantucket tribes opened two super famous casinos named Foxwoods and Mohegan. Hartford, CT was the insurance capital of the world. CT is a legislative state- we write laws. Of course Yale University is one of the premiere universities in all of America. Rhode Island is known for Block Island where you can take the ferry, Newport (Taylor Swift’s summer home) which has the picturesque Cliff Walks, and Jamestown, RI where they hold America’s Cup some years. These two states are among the 13 colonies that first form America when we were a young nation and for that reason they have rich historical significance. Thanks for covering these states. My favorite past time here is going to all the music venues on weekends, love the underground music seen, especially at Toad’s Place in New Haven by Yale.
@@mattfinleylive The sailing people have to sail somewhere from the Hudson River side so it makes sense that there's a clubhouse at the other end in Rhode Island if they want to practice sailing in less exposed waters. The Long Island Sound is sheltered from the Atlantic Ocean.
Thank you very much Dari for this awesome video. Yale is really an important university and I am very glad that you enjoyed this beautiful trip with your uni friends in New England, in this fantastic part of the Usa. Take care ❤️
Glad you had a great time, Dari 😁 Spring break Florida is CROWDED and overrated A road trip with friends is better - plus you see more sites and experience more You should try lobster dinner - lobster and butter 😋😋 Cheers 👋😁
Thanks for another tour. I'll never see everything myself and that's why I enjoy your videos and explanations. I've been to Harvard now and enjoyed it. I don't know what you're planning for your next long summer break (Except sorting out your Visa/Passport) Maybe you won't understand. I'm a HUGE fan of Elvis Presley. (Did you know his house attracts the most visitors per year?) His house is in Memphis, Tennessee. August is mostly the busiest time. Elvis passed away on 16th of August 1977. They call it Elvis week. It end is on the night of 16/17 August. Various Elvis Clubs get a turn to organize it. Since his death in 1977 the fans got together outside his house for a vigil. Thousands of fans gathered burning candles. It is much more organized now. People use chalk and write their names on the wall. The wall is washed twice a year. After his birthday on 8 Jan and his death in August. It is hot in August. Elvis had only one child. Lisa-Mari. She passed away last year. Her son Benjamin (Elvis' grandson) committed suicide earlier. They were also buried on the same ground.
Hey Dari, I can understand going north versus south, the weather was perfect, the drive was peaceful, and everything was less hectic. Very nicely done, love the interaction with your friends! Of course, my favorite stop on your tour was the library, incredible. I'm sure you were all on a limited time scheduled, but you less then an hour away from Harvard? 😭😭 Maybe next time! 😁😁 Also, next time you visit a state government building, go to one that has legislators and make sure they are in session. Then you can see government in action (Of course it may or may not be the action we want to see, but it's action😂😂 )! I truly is something to see as it gives you a perspective on how government "Should😉" work(s). The AirBnB was very nice and I thought the price was decent!
Another interesting and fun video with good friends and wonderful content. The filming was excellent and showed places I will probably never get to see, which is why you are so special to many of us. I am loving seeing places through your unbiased eyes. Many thanks to you, Dari!
It's interesting that the Capitol building of Rhode Island is based on the one in Washington. I remember when I visited Cuba, the Capitol building in Havana is also based on the US capitol, just slightly larger. I've never been to Washington D.C. (I've only been to the US a few times so far), but it's on my bucket list to see!
How amazing that tour ❤❤❤. I've only been in Boston once and it was fantastic but I always wanted to do that tour: Providence, Newport, Etc. that must be fantastic. Next time I'll travel to the US, I guess 😁😁😁
If you really want to try North American lobster, do it yourself. Lobster is normally the least expensive in May or June; check when its being caught! For two people buy about 1.5 pounds per person. Heat enough water to cover the lobser and add some salt and cover the pot. Once the water is boiling place the live lobster in the water and replace the cover. Once the water returns to a boil reduce the heat but keep the water boiling. Cook for about 12 minutes. Extract the lobster and serve with melted garlic butter! Now you just need to reduce the lobster to pieces so as to eat it!!
It's the best time of the week...getting to see your adventures. 🙂 I'm glad you got the chance to explore New England, and I always like how you find a state park to visit in each road trip you take. I hope that this is the start of a lot of trips...there are so many parts of the country worth seeing and I sincerely wish you get the chance to see them all. Here's to a good week back in classes for you 🎉 🥂 and thanks as always for your amazing videos.
Hopefully the American universities will eventually retain their original purpose and stay far away from politics and extreme ideologies. Your video gets the best of them, it was a delight to watch.
You guys had a great trip on your spring break! I enjoy following your travels. If you guys ever get the time, be sure to read more about the life of Roger Williams, who had a contentious career fighting for religious freedom during his day, as well as separation of church and state, which was a HUGE issue in those days (fighting the tyrannic rule of kings and queens and popes). When you visited the State Capitol Building in Providence, I'm surprised you didn't see or show a large bronze statue there called "Independent Man," to honor Roger Williams. Also,William's place of burial was lost, and when they attempted to find it, they think his body may have been consumed by a tree root. This tree root is on display at the John Brown House near Brown University.
I loved Gilmore Girls. I miss that show. Now I have to re watch it. I used to watch that show in my 20s. Wow that is crazy. I’m glad you’re enjoying it. ❤
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So happy that you got to see Newport!. The mansions are worth visiting next time. They are amazing. Newport is the sailing capital of the US so would be a wonderful place to go sailing. Block Island is nice too. Italian food in Providence is excellent but you may like since it tends to be a little spicy (not super hot, but tasty spicy). If you order a whole lobster and crack it yourself, you the sweet lobster meat in butter and that's it. Not spicy and very tasty. If you don't want to crack the shell yourself, the waiters would be happy to do for you. Dave in Boston
Interesting it looks like that you made the right decisions even it was not easy to come to the USA and study, you have a higher calling. Thanks for your vlog and pictures.🎉
Very interesting trip, cool to see the colleges and their architecture. For our state capital buildings being more open than in other countries, it's probably because the USA was founded on the ideals of the citizens being in control of the government, rather than the government controlling the citizens. So if the ordinary citizens are in control of government, we should be able to visit the government buildings freely, and see how the government is working.
If you want to see a big college campus, go to Penn State University in State College, PA. It's about a four hour drive from New York City. One the larger campuses and college towns in the country.
You did spring break right best to avoid where the majority of kids go because usually nothing but trouble and dangerous people that prey on that. Nice to see you guys enjoying yourselves and you be you not everyone else.
I was very surprised and delighted to see that you got to visit my home state of Connecticut! It's not "New York City" for sure but still very nice living here. It's also nice that New York is not too far away and easily accessible by car, train, or bus.
I'm surprised you had trouble finding lobster that wasn't spicy in Rhode Island. In Massachusetts, New Hampshire, or Maine, you would more likely have to seek out a spicy version. Also, the clams, scallops, and oysters are really good. If you get raw oysters, they can be quite intimidating to look at and kind of gnarly going down, but might be worth it if you want to feel like you're tasting the ocean. Clam chowder is good, too, and is a staple. North of Rhode Island, it's a cream base, so definitely not spicy. Rhode Island style is also good, but it's a broth, so it's more like a soup.
Now that was a nice surprise. I live in Florida but I was Born and Raised in Woonsocket Rhode Island. So Happy that you guys enjoyed my Home State. Take Care Young Lady and Enjoy the USA. (Florida Bob) Tampa, USA.
For your next road trip you should budget more time and visit Boston, Cape Cod, and coastal Maine. Maybe take an AMTRAK train from NY Penn Station to Boston, sightsee in Boston, then rent a car in Boston to visit farther away places like Cape Cod and Maine.
@@DariStepThen how about something in a different direction, namely west, to see attractions in Pennsylvania? Philadelphia of course to see places important to American history. But also more adventurous stuff like rafting on the Lehigh River, or hiking in the Pocono Mountains. Or family-friendly activities like the Crayola Crayon factory, or Hershey Park (a chocolate-themed amusement park). Or continue farther west to visit Pittsburgh.
