AFTER 6 YEARS IN THE UK: DO WE REGRET LEAVING GERMANY?

AFTER 6 YEARS IN THE UK: DO WE REGRET LEAVING GERMANY?// Happy New Year everyone! We hope had you had a great start into 2022! Joerg and I took a small break over the festive season and are back today with a much requested video about our move to the UK. We get a lot of questions how it is to be moving to the UK from Germany, whether we regret moving to the UK, why we moved here in the first place and whether we will be returning to Germany for good! We discuss the impact of Brexit and the pros and cons of moving abroad. Hope you will enjoy the video. Kirsten & Joerg xx

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[ceciliasims]

My parents moved from the US to the UK for almost four years between 1978-1982. The experience was so eye opening and culturally expansive for them and for me & my daughter when we visited them. I think that is why I value your utube channel. Watching you experience the UK with your “fresh” perspective is so enjoyable. Also, when you highlight the differences when you return to your home in Germany, I feel a kinship with you though the differences between the UK & USA & Germany are sometimes great, they are also similar. I can appreciate your perspective better after having lived in the UK & traveling back home. Should you ever return permanently to Germany, I would encourage you to continue your utube channel in Germany as I would be just as open & inquisitive about your perspective on Germany. I’m sure many of your current viewers would be as well. At any rate, thank you for sharing your lives with us!

[janicebrowningaquino]

The clear honesty in this account of your decision and move is refreshing. It was obvious to me that there must have been sacrifices involved, but I detected real joy in the building of your lives in the UK. Discovering this channel brought me to tears and just as importantly, to the Britain I have always longed to visit. I am 70 years young now, with some health issues, so I don’t know if I will ever be able to travel overseas. I travel in Britain with the two of you and I see the most fabulous places! I can never express what that means to me. I thank you Kirsten for persevering as you have built this channel. I remember how shy Joerg seemed initially and it is so lovely how he has blossomed-it is WONDERFUL!! Thank You both for brightening my life with each and every post. These journeys with you two brings me more joy than any words could possibly express.

[VionaBee]

It's really refreshing to hear someone being so open and honest with their moving abroad. And I can only imagine how it took you a lot of courage to leave your loving families and your former home. You are both an inspiration. Wishing you all the best in the future. 😊

[gardeningbyheart]

I lived in Cornwall, UK for three years and I would do it again in a heartbeat. Living in another country is such a rewarding and eye-opening experience.

[maryoleary]

Although I've lived most of my life in Canada, I've also spent extended periods in the UK and in Germany. I agree with you about the differences. German people are so well organized and efficient. It is a treat to be in a place that runs like clockwork. On the other hand, the people of the UK are very warm and friendly and they are much more relaxed and humorous about enjoying life. Both places have good qualities. Glad that you are both happy about your decision to move to the UK.

[ingeborgahlbrand]

Over the past 30 years I spent plenty of time in England since my partner was English. The Brits were friendly, polite, supportive and fair - and I liked their sense of humour. Thank you, GB!

[MagentaOtterTravels]

I think the fact that you lived abroad as children helped you be brave enough to leave Germany and settle in Britain as adults. So interesting to hear your stories. I knew you had lived in Egypt, but didn't realise Joerg had lived Down Under!

[Dropitlikeitshotspot]

I admire the way in which you came together, to weigh the pros and cons, in order to make the best decision for you as a couple. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed your various tours, educational videos, and culinary adventures. I found your channel after losing my fiancé. It truly engrossed me and continues to do so as I grieve. We were both 48 when he passed, and now at 49, for what it’s worth, your content has inspired me to embark on some long-awaited adventures of my own. Even if you decide, as a couple, to return to Germany, I think you will return there more enriched and cultured having taken advantage of a once in a lifetime offer. As a history graduate with a minor in sociology, it has been a dream of mine to tour Germany, Poland, England, as well as a slew of other European countries. Needless to say, if you end up returning to Germany, I sure do hope you both continue creating such captivating content, as I am sure I am expressing the opinion of your audience majority here.😊

[liweilihui]

Dear Kirsten and Joerg : Happy New Year! It is so soothing to hear you talking and tell us your life story. You two are an example of harmony two persons can be. As a first generation of Chinese immigrant living in America I like your topic of today and some of your feelings touch me so much and it moved me to tears. Cheers to our wonderful life experiences. Waiting to see more videos from you in 2022!

[mandyandrews]

I can identify with this video so much. I lived in Norway twice - each time for three years - due to my husband’s job. My children were born there which was a challenge because i had no family network but you soon make friends and that really helped. The second time the opportunity came round we decided to take it again uprooting the children from their schools in the UK - believe me that was not an easy choice but I never ever regretted it. They went to an International school and made friends from all different cultures. We all have wonderful memories of this time, especially my children. My dad even conquered his fear of flying and came to stay and I’m so pleased that he experienced this beautiful country too. I would say if anyone is offered the opportunity to live abroad take it!

[FranLuckyflute]

Thank you. That is such a lovely story, very warming to hear.
In the 1960s My father and I visited berchtesgaden, as my sister was working there. My father and I were overwhelmed by the friendly helpful people, on the streets, in the shop, biergarten, and the bed and breakfast we stayed. Such laughter we had with little language on both sides we all laughed the more. My father brought a German hat and never wore another hat for years and years. The memories will always remain as the more welcoming place I’ve ever visited in such a short time.

[fusionfrution]

Dear Kirsten and Joerg. Thank you for sharing your stories. My husband and I had the opportunity to live in London for 5 years and I can related to many of what you've gone through. I couldn't agree with you more that despite some inevitable downsides, It's a wonderful experience. We loved every minute living in London and took advantage of the proximity to explore many beautiful places in UK, and Europe. It is very clever and admirable of you to turn your experience into what you share with us on your YouTube channel. Best wishes to you both in 2022 and look forward to seeing more of your adventures in UK. BTW, Kirsten, I think you have a lovely & authentic British accent, is it from your Cambridge years
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[pennyimm]

I think you are such a lovely couple. I am born and bred in England and have visited Germany and I love your country. It's so nice to hear your honest account of the UK. If you ever return to Germany I would totally understand because of your family, but you would be deeply missed ☺️

[maggienavarro]

I just found this video today and made feel so homesick 😢. I come from a different country- Mexico 🇲🇽- to live with my English husband . I left children and grandchildren, relatives, house behind, It was like a second chance to start all over again. I don’t regret and we have thought to go back to Mexico when we retire because we rent a nice property but it’s not ours. Everything is so expensive now. However it’s a nice experience and this country is absolutely gorgeous too. God bless you !

[leanneclare]

Only found you at the end of last year so catching up with you. I loved the video and was warmed to hear you find yourselves welcome here. My grandmother lost family in both world wars and my mother was a small child in the 2nd world war which had a profound affect on them both. Then in the 1980s we had a student exchange at school with German students. I remember my mother saying it was important to welcome them as both the English and German people suffered during the war and I was to be respectful towards them. I will never forget her words of compassion when talking about events that had happened in both countries. We have visited Germany several times and have always received a warm welcome and I’m so glad you have as well. Thank you for sharing this. X

[gill]

Happy New Year..so nice to see you both. Been a long two weeks! So glad you feel settled in our beautiful England. Also glad we get to see parts of Germany too..so beautiful there too. I moved to the US 25 years ago (to marry US hubby) thinking it would be the same as the U.K! It was a total culture shock. To be honest I have regretted the move so much and have missed my UK family and country immensely. Have had one Christmas in the U.K. in 25 years and was there about 3 years ago..I’m grateful to have met my hubby but mentally it’s been a daily struggle especially for last 16 years or so. If kids were much younger and hubby could get a job in U.K. I think we would have definitely moved back, but I keep telling myself to “bloom where I’m planted”! And to keep watching your wonderful vlogs, which truly are a blessing for so many, especially us expats. Can’t wait to travel with you in 2022. Thank you

[claudinedenys]

Lovely talk and so honest. I use to go every year in England, not since 2019 of course. Just rent a cottage in Suffolk next May. So happy to go back. And it is true the British are very very friendly. Brexit was a very sad result of manipulation by BJ. But now we will just take our passport and still enjoy the great countryside and country homes. I love your videos. Relaxing and charming. All the best for 2022. You are the best loved German couple on internet. Love from Belgium

[pamwatson]

I really enjoy your stories. We are Brits living in Germany and your comparisons of Germans living in the UK, we experience similar differences as Brits living in Germany. This is our home but we are Brits at heart and to be honest, I would like to move back. We have been here for over 40 years but all our family is in the UK and I feel the need to be closer to them.

[calico]

You can be proud of your new life in the UK. You have a great YouTube channel with the best followers ! I will continue to follow your adventures this year ! I wish you the best for 2022 !

[TheLisaGreenlee]

Hello Kirsten and Joerg
I've said it before and I'll say it again, I love your channel! You two seem like such wonderfully kind humans. Your content is so interesting and entertaining and I thank you. I'll share just a few thoughts as I sit here reflecting on this last year.
I currently live in a small town in Ohio. I lived away, in another state for several years but I moved home as my parents were getting on in years and I wanted to be close to family again. My dear father just died on Christmas Eve and we burried him on New Years Eve on what would have been his 80th Birthday.
For me personally, I am so glad I was around these last few years and got to spend quality time with my parents. Happiness is paramount and family is everything. When I was younger I wanted to travel and live all over the world but as I'm in my fiftys now, I prefer being close to home. I still travel but home is where my heart lies. Happy New Year to you both! May it be a year filled with love, laughter and many blessings. My best, Lisa G.