Do you have any other questions? 🙃❤ Also, what was in Julia’s goodie bag? All will be revealed soon! 😁

@michaeljones6609

Жыл бұрын

How difficult was it for Matt to get a Russian visa as a brit?

@ninemoonplanet

Жыл бұрын

Did you try to get to Siberia from Transnistria and couldn't?. After you said your flight was from the coast to Siberia, I just hoped you weren't going anywhere near the Polish border or Belorussian border. Not saying anything else. Siberia is very much like Saskatchewan, Manitoba in Canada, relatively flat and often -40 °C with winds. It's not always that cold, but it is a "dry" cold. Calgary, Alberta is a high altitude city, so it gets winds like the Foen winds, -10 AM + 10 afternoon.

@ninemoonplanet

Жыл бұрын

My guess, the painting bought from the widow painted by her husband.

@MattandJulia

Жыл бұрын

@@michaeljones6609 The process is just as convoluted and time consuming as ever m, but nothing has changed since last winter if that is what you mean ❤️

@MattandJulia

Жыл бұрын

@@ninemoonplanet No we didn’t , we had always planned to travel to Kaliningrad then onwards from there to Siberia 🥰 The flight went out from Kaliningrad to the Baltic Sea then up towards Saint Petersburg and onwards into Russia from there 😊❤️

I only discovered your channel a week ago, but what a breath of fresh air you are! It's wonderful to see two people clearly in love enjoying their travels with such an open approach to meeting new people. You come across as very generous of spirit and your sense of humour (individually and as a couple) is a hugely positive feature of your videos. It's so nice to watch a channel which doesn't manufacture drama (I'm approaching sixty, and don't need any drama any longer) and within which you're open and honest about life's experiences. Congratulations on a great channel!

You guys have the best attitude, always a joy to watch!

@MattandJulia

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! 🥰❤️

@dennisvarnau8340

Жыл бұрын

Agree! Watching Matt & Julia's videos are a great respite from all the 'crap' going on daily that is impossible to control. Julia explained it, and I'm sure Matt agrees, that there is nothing one can do about what is going to happen, so why struggle against it. Wish I had more time to watch all the videos they make.

I thoroughly enjoy traveling virtually with you two!! Your chemistry and charisma are infectious. Keep up the great work.

Not only are you genuine and thoughtful in you videos, but from reading the comments that your videos receive, you draw an audience of like-minded, kind people. Our world of social media is so fortunate to have people like you who are willing to give so much time and energy to share with us all. Thank you ❤

Great videos thank you like Eli you show another side to Russia

This was so interesting and I felt like I am talking to a good friend (like in the kitchen), it has a kind of warmth and honesty I often miss in vlogs. It is always so wonderfully different with you and I utterly appreciate it.❤️ Thank you for all, cannot wait for 2023. Happy New Year🎆, regards Katrin.

@MattandJulia

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Katrin! Really appreciate your ongoing support! 🥰 Can’t wait to share more adventures with you in the next year!! 😍❤️

You both made my day today! You reminded me that joy is found in your midst and you can find it at a cozy kitchen table as much as in traveling the world. It just takes a relish for life and believing that having an open frame of mind makes wherever you are the best place to be at the time. I say this having started out in cold Detroit, Michigan and moved to even colder Montreal, Canada for medical school in my late 30's and while in medical training I was so fortunate to visit St. Petersburg and Tsarskoe Selo and traveled as much as I could to Europe and Asia, and now at age 66 I live in Tucson, Arizona. What I can say about this is I wake up nearly every day with zest for what is before me and ready to enjoy the uniqueness of every place I find myself in. And listening to the two of you talk of your own delight in where travel takes you and how your viewers can feel like your friends - I understand that so well and just love your outlook and the sense of satisfaction I receive from listening to you. Thank you for sharing your lives, I am absorbing the waves of good will you project! Thinking back to my (brief) time in Russia, I now am longing for borscht and smetana and for the amazing assortment of mushrooms of all kinds, but am really nourished by the fellow feeling I am finding on your channel. Thank you!

Aaaah, the dreaded "kid" question! I'd have hoped that we'd have gotten to a place where we (as a society) don't have to have children to define us. Enjoy your youth! Happy New Year!

Your channel is a blessing for me. It enables me to see parts of the world that I have never gone to and also never see any of. This channel and another one or two has really improved my view of that part of the world. I like the people, the architecture, and the culture!

I just wanted to thank you both for the wonderful experiences you share with us. There is a genuine love between you that is contagious, watching you always restores my fathers in people. You really are a ray of sunshine, albeit coming out of the snowdrifts of Siberia ❤️❤️

Good luck and thank you. there is a lot of the world that is happily going on about thier lives. You know work, family, sleep, etc. These simplicities of life that are not revealed in the normal communication channels. Siberia has little or no outside coverage as until lately Ukraine, Khazakstan and the like. The west knows most of this via the old Soviet system of which only the negative was shown. seeing these places as being more "real " she we say is a treat. Also seeing how much infrastructure was built in this day though much now in bad shape much in good shape, is interesting. As far as the personal stuff. I am 63 people live their lives. I do not think it is very important for others to know. BTW kids are great BUT nor needed for happiness. I know many who never hav had kids and are happy as heck. Just live as you wish and enjoy life. I have 3 kid two who've families one who dos not. she is very happy so far being an auntie. 27 is not old for kids, 50 is . good luck.

Julia, I agree with what you said around 16:00 - people watch KZread to watch fun or inspiring things, not people complaining. But I admire what you said about recognizing that you're a more negative person by nature, and that part of maturing was realizing that you could control that and try to change how you see things. I wish more people were as mature as you are! By the way, those of us who follow along on your journey don't expect you to always be chipper. We want you to feel free to be yourselves and show us how it really is to travel full-time, it's hard. I'm not afraid that you two will wallow in self-pity!😍 P.S., I do try very hard never to skip any of the ads on your channel, because I know that will help keep you on the road!

@MattandJulia

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your lovely comment, it means the world! It certainly is hard at times, and we will definitely endeavour not to sugar coat anything going forward 🥰❤️❤️❤️

Our daughter is 37 and having her first child, greetings from UK.

I like watching you guys. You are real and expressive. Frankly , you folks remind me of my wife and I 60 years ago. Best of luck to you both.

@MattandJulia

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much John! Really appreciate that! ❤️🙏🏼

Love you guys. Asking a couple when they are going to have kids is straight up rude. And in this context, I feel like they are taking advantage of your kindness and openness to even ask.

Have been subscribed for a while but first time commenting! Love your videos, you are both so warm, friendly & interesting! Russia looks amazing! Keep up the great work, love from Australia 🇦🇺

I've just subscribed a couple of days ago, I didn't know that Julia is from Kemerovo 😱 So great to know that, I've been living here for more than 10 years already

@MattandJulia

Жыл бұрын

Oh wow! Welcome to the channel! 😍❤️ Where did you live before Kemerovo? 😊

@vera8415

Жыл бұрын

@@MattandJulia in Kaltan, it's a tiny town to the south from Novokuznetsk, maybe you heard about it 🙂

You guys are such a joy to watch. Thank you for all the adventures you have shared. I envy and admire you both. Have a happy and safe 2023.

Matt & Julie, I applaud you for potentially not giving in to social norms around the topic of children. I made the conscious decision not to have them and I have lived a wonderfully adventuresome life that would not have been possible otherwise. I enjoy my nieces and nephew but I am not tied done by them especially as they get older and live their own lives. Enjoy your time with Gran and your family, you deserve it! All the best in 2023! From Ohio in the United States

Matt and julia I love your perspective on life, I am Scottish and lived in Canada for 26 years but travelled a lot like you, in later years your outlook on life with different cultures will be a positive for both of you ,l am 76 years of age good luck to both

Nice video guys, glad to see you're back with family in picturesque Siberia 👍🏻 What is attractive for me is you're normal people (in the best sense) and I think many people can relate to this. Although, your travel adventures are far from normal for the average person, which is a brilliant and successful mix. I don't always comment but I always watch, much love guys 💜

Both of you truly seem to be enjoying life and I am grateful that you share that positivity with us. I am looking forward to seeing what you share in 2023.

I agree with Julia, I like being warm when its cold outside versus being cool when its hot outside. And also the quiteness outside that the snow brings.

Hello guys👋, and Happy New Year from California, LA 🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🎅🎄🎊🎉🍾🥂💖💖💖. Julia, my daughter is not speaking Russian as Matt, which is absolutely awesome👏👏👏 it's my fault, and I am admitted 😉. But she's remembered you from your cooking shows and she's admired you👍👏👏🥰🥰🥰. I am the one who wrote to Matt regarding my originally from Tashkent and twice immigrated to Israel, and then to the US. It's really great to see you both traveling and sharing with us your experience & adventures 👏🥰🥰. We just got back from our trip to Japan, which it was our second time to visit there. They canceled some activities at the last minute , it's was very disappointing 😞. But seeing your positive mood👍😍😍 about traveling, we felt way better and really appreciated for your tremendous support and feedback💖💖💖

The chemistry between you two has always been there and the ideas for content. I know you mentioned recently you wanted to step back and refine your content maybe put out less, but step things up. I see this and I mean that in the most respectful way. I’ve always appreciated your content realness and absolutely the positivity in the face of all the obstacles. Good luck and keep growing.

Я восхищаюсь тем, что вы двое такие искренние😎👏🏻❄️

In the Canadian prairies, the cold is genrerally a dry cold. On the pacific coast of British Columbia, the cold is a damp cold and, although it's not as cold as the prairies temperature wise, it is more penetrating.

I love how flexible you guys are! Funny note, i forgot the Julia is from Russia, and i just saw another one of your videos where you took the train for 5 days. So when i saw this one, i was like, "Do they just go to Siberia every weekend?!" 😄

@Rickuttto

Жыл бұрын

@Jessica 😂😂 thats so cute and funny!

I dig Winter as well, when it's hot you cannot escape it, but when it's bloody cold outside you can cozy up around a fire somewhere as you say.

You are such a gentle, beautiful couple. Bringing good vibes!

Loved this! And Matt I really admire the way you addressed the ‘when are you having children’ question. Me and Mrs G struggled to have a baby and used to get this all the time- people ask it out of habit / social expectation without ever thinking about how it might make the other person feel. It’s such a deeply personal thing to ask someone and I would urge people to think carefully before you do! Side note - we have two beautiful kids now and hope to share our love of travel with them as soon as we can!

@christineduffy3113

9 ай бұрын

I agree with you to an extent but think most people ask without thinking and really don't mean to offend although if someone said we don't have children I would leave it at that and not be asking a load of questions as some nosey people do

Hate the snow and ice (a friend from Poland says the UK has a wet cold unlike their homeland where it is dry) - we just spent christmas in the canary Is where it was blissfully warm ! - Nice that Julia is back home with her family (despite that horrible cold !)

@MattandJulia

Жыл бұрын

Haha, the Canary Islands sound bliss 😍 but I do love a good Siberian winter 😍 would agree regarding the British winter though 😩 freezing and damp 🥶❤️

@koliber6642

Жыл бұрын

I also enjoying cold winter in Alberta(Canada), cold but dry . I can always wear more cloth if I'm cold. Happy New Year 2023 , I enjoy your travel channel ,thank you.

Hi, I just discovered your channel. It is great. Your videos in Russia reminds me a lot of Poland, where I used to go very often. You should consider writing travel books, not right now, but maybe in the future? So start making still photos if you don’t already do.

I do not comment a lot but I watch I think most every video. I am a retired nurse in the US. Travel in the future for me is likely to be limited and I enjoy all sights you share! There are a lot of things happening in our world, experentially different depending on where you are. I believe though that the world is actually getting smaller and it is the peoples of the world and not the elite that will need to be aware and understand others humanity. I feel you are contributing to this awareness and for that I thank you. Please keep abreast of what may be happening with carbon tax and the potential of limiting travel etc. You are both obviously very bright and resouceful. You do not need to share where it is you might want to settle. There are so many factors to consider. Please give it thought. Intutitevly i feel you will have a child planned or not and so that reality should be factored in. A take care to two beautiful people.

I get up in the morning, do my 'Wordle' puzzle, and then check to see if 'Matt and Julia' are on. It's just like when I was a kid and couldn't wait to see the 'Lone Ranger' on television.

What a lovely welcoming from Julia grandmother 👵 glad 😃 you finally arrived safe and well

Wow Julia your English speaking is magnificent and you guys as a couple a pleasure to watch!

The two of you do these Q&A's soo well! 👏🏻👏🏻 Thanks for your honesty and openness, for being intimate and real with your responses. I appreciate the innovative idea to integrate the session with documenting your trip to Siberia. Regarding your reference to your KZread friends/community; I for one has grown very fond of you two ever since you started your KZread channel. You still are just as "real" as when you kicked off with this venture. You have grown so much, but still stayed true to yourselves over these two years. Enjoy every moment with the family in the winter "coziness" and may the new year bring you even more success and happy travels to share with us! Lots of love! ❤❤ PS: falling into a "long drop" toilet is an unimaginable horror I definitely share with you Julia! 😳🤢🙈😁

We sold everything in Europe and have been in South Africa since april 2022. We still cannot decide where we want to be so we travel. Like you I also miss having a home although I love traveling as well. Take care.

Seventeen years ago I was in Novasibirsk, January 2006. How time flies!

As a guy I also used to be hesitant to have kiddos. Now I have 2 of them and I am already sad that they are growing so fast. :D They give you more than take definitely. Also, I think it is possible to travel with kids. Perhaps better to stay in 1 place during the first year but when the baby turns into a toddler it is already a good time to travel. Heck, I have seen people travelling with 3 month old babies so it is doable, but many prefer to stay in one place during the first year.

Julia, you have a beautiful smile and laugh🥰Matt is also ok😉😃😃

I’m so happy you back to grandma ❤ And sistar Lera ❤️🥰 Thank you for share your life hugs 🤗

33:25 About kids. I was absolutely certain that i didn't want kids. Then i met my husband and every thing changed in a natural way. I was 38,and thought the train had already left the station. We have one son, and we are very blessed.

I am sick in bed with a horrible cold and was surfing you tube and fell down the Matt and Julia rabbit hole! I must say, I love you guys and have enjoyed traveling with you for two days...I am now a huge fan and will continue to watch even when I get better...Great job guys, keep the awesome videos coming, and I will continue watching! 😃😃

@MattandJulia

6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! Welcome to the journey 🥰❤️

You guys rock explaining all the Q & A's! Both of your accents are so Dope!! Absolutely love the way you both communicate with each other and the world!! UDOU ;) And yes keep keeping it real, Julia!

It's an absolute joy when you do what you are loving I could not agree with you more

Ваших детей хотят ваши родители и бабушка более,чем вы сами) так что всё ок. С Новым годом и Рождеством Христовым!мира и добра!

Молодцы, ребята, не сидите на месте, как репы, путешествуете! Так и нужно в молодости!

18, I took off halfway around the world, didn't know a soul where I was going, had a ball and never looked back ! Not for the faint of heart my Dad says hee 😁🤚

Love your videos! Thank you for making this. I’m from Chelyabinsk and haven’t been back in 14 years sadly, but it’s nice to see you guys travel through everywhere. If you guys are ever near Washington DC I could show you around some nice places! Keep being awesome 👏 😊

I'm loving your video's. I stumbled on them about a week ago. I love your travels, adventures. I get to see so much through your eyes and how you both handle the stress and struggles and more so the excitement of your travels. I use a wheelchair so traveling like you both do is not possible. So thank you for being amazing and letting me experience the countries and locations and cultures that you both are experiencing.

You guys always make my mood a lot better! Thank you for sharing your travels and answers to (sometimes) very private questions! Looking forward to your 2023 adventures. Take care!

You folks are happy. You make me happy. I wish I had a life like that.

The strangest thing packed in a luggage I've heard about is a sedated dog. There was a case of sedated tiger in a suitcase to be put in the cargo of an airplane. Very stupid. Each of those animals would have suffocated. Not enough air. Almost no air. Thankfully the security at the airport discovered the sedated animals, and their lives were saved.

I like you guys, you're are 100% real !

You two are so real and enjoying your best life, such a joy to watch & come along on your adventure, for this great grandma 💜 Happy New Year to you & keep the videos coming 🥳

I am so happy to see how two ppl from different worlds found each other and, the most fantastic part, they do everything they can to become closer to each other, they really adore and complete each other. I wish most ppl have this kind of relationships. It is more than love and affection. Ребята, продолжайте снимать видео, у вас безумно интересный формат, выдающийся!

Being a journalist, I've traveled Europe a lot. But none of my lone travels gave me as much satisfaction than those with my children.

Thanks!

@MattandJulia

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Francis!!! Really appreciate your support 🥰❤️🙏🏼

Matt you speak the best Russian ever for an Englishman, and I am an expert in this field, cheers mate (your new Russian fan)

@MattandJulia

4 ай бұрын

Thank you very much! Really appreciate that! 🙌🏼❤️

I have been following you for the past 2 years and yes I consider you friends! You talk about positivity and you both have such a contagious smile and such a beautiful outlook ! You always ❤ make me smile ! Your videos are amazing! I hope you get to come to the US and I would do everything in my power to meet you! Chicago has the best pizza ever and i would even treat! Enjoy your family and please be safe ! All my love Xxoo

You are always welcome in Batumi.

Bless you two little sweethearts ♥️♥️

Another great vlog from you both, do love it when you do a Q&A session, just let’s us more into the world of Matt & Julia, hope you had a great Xmas and New Year, looking forward to seeing more of your adventures, must be great seeing family again . Anyway as always, have fun and enjoy your travels

I hate the cold with every fiber of my being. lol! I'm in Los Angeles and my favorite season is Spring. It's not too cold and it's not too hot. The 'when are you having kids?' is the same as the 'when are you due?' question. You just don't ask it, it's no one's business but yours.

I randomly saw your channel. I have to say I love both of you. Great experience and interesting journey. All the best to this lovely couple!

Hey Matt and Julia, will you be doing another Livestream ? Q & A . Hope you guys are doing ok. Warm Thoughts! ❄❄❄ Harriet, Jim and Yuki. Richmond, Va.

I wanna say You guys are an amazing couple ,Love your Videos Keep it up ,God Bless

Thank you for your open and direct info! Great perspectives!

I enjoy your videos.( I am having a hard time learning the Russian Language) You speak English, real good.

Wonderful journey. I love cozy in winter too. It’s the best feeling.

Been following y'all for a few months and really enjoy what you bring to the screen.

In Western Canada it’s a dry temperature and we went from -42 celcius to 0 in last few days. Most people cannot understand the contrast

I agree with you Julia: my favorite feeling is also being "cozy"! I live in a town at the edge of a desert, so it's 40C or more 4+ months per year, but for a couple of months it goes down to 5C. I love it being "cold" and bundling up under a warm blanket! When I'm lucky enough to be in snow, it's even better (as long as I have the right clothes). I love the seasons, I don't like the weather to always be the same (especially when it's hot).

@MattandJulia

Жыл бұрын

It’s just the most incredible feeling 🥰 ‘Hygge’ as the Danish say 😀❤️

@latebloomerabroad

Жыл бұрын

@@MattandJulia One of my favorite words!

Love you guys! Keep up the GREAT work !!!

Such an interesting conversation with you too! I really love your videos because I can experience areas of the world that I sometimes don't even know exist! Keep up the great content and happy new year to you both!

Always enjoy these check-in videos with you both, Matt & Julia. Happy new year, stay safe and healthy, and I look forward to more great content in 2023. It has been a pleasure being a patron of yours this past year. Absolutely worth it! ❤️

Aww you two lovely bunnies! 🥰 What a great & interesting video 😊. Thank you for answering so many questions (I know I asked a lot 😂). I do feel like I know you both a little more now & you both are so “real” & natural in front of the camera, it’s like we are in the same room chatting. And that’s lovely! Have an amazing, dream & wish fulfilled 2023! Gonna watch the video again now n let the ads play out without touching that “skip” button😊

What courageous taxi drivers to travel all that way, then back again. Lovely to see your Gran again, Happy New Year, and best wishes to you and your families plus utubing the world Obviously your both have tertiary educations. To Americans College is Uni. To NZers College is High school. So best to say you have had tertiary Eds.

@MattandJulia

Жыл бұрын

Incredible! The taxi driver actually said, she would have a nap after dropping us off, then do some ‘Uber’ work around Kemerovo, before driving back to Novosibirsk that following night 😮 Thank you so much! ❤️

@drthomason7043

Жыл бұрын

@@MattandJulia wow, prompt reply, thanks. Just wanted to say your job looks so easy. Yep what work do you do besides videoing. Show us the real working: Editing, risking your life to video, booking fares, getting supplies, making repairs etc

So good to see you back with Julia’s family :) always great to see the world through your camera lenses :) Questions were interesting and answers great ! Happy new year to you both :)

Happy New Year you two! Looking forward to seeing what you have planned for 2023. Much love. Xx

Thanks for another fantastic video guys, I love the fact that even though you now have 112K subs you still come across exactly the same as the genuine, caring and fun couple I watched in your first video in your flat in the UK. Happy New Year to you and your families.

I found your video really refreshing. A lovely insight. Please keep up the good work, have fun and make more content. Take Care. Andy.

You are a wonderful couple and I’ve been enjoying your channel for some time now, I want to wish you both a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year. Much love to you both❤️

Thanks for your honesty and keeping it real. I have been following you guys since you were in Istanbul two years ago. Happy New Year.

I just discovered your channel yesterday and I really enjoy you two and your travels. You two are a great couple and very entertaining. Keep it up!

Again amazing content. Is nice to hear the questions and definately the answers to find out the real you(s). It's nice to learn about you and how you achieve things. Happy New year to you both and I look foward to 2023

Thank you for the video!! Love you guys so much. Love that you be so honest. And funny 😆. Cant wait for a new video. Happy new year to you 2. Wishing you the best for 2023!!

Happy New Year 🎉 Thanks for this latest video. My husband and I check regularly for your new content to watch together. It’s been a real pleasure. It was fun hearing you answers to the questions. Looking forward to seeing where your videos take us. Its a joy to watch your adventures when we are stuck at home during the week 😁 Good luck in this new year.

It's a lovely channel Matt & Julia, it's so enjoyable & mixed with humor - watching see so much that we would normally not see. Hope you have a health, happy & successful 2023 & a happy Christmas- Jan7th. Viewing from NZ

I can't believe how much you sound like Baldrick, Matt... 😁❤️❤️❤️

Another fun and informative video. Enjoy your time in Siberia.

Happy New Year🎉 enjoy your travels and each other. Do want you can do while you can still do it. 😊☘️🇮🇪☘️

I was in Novasibirsk when it was cold. January 2006. The temperature was -30. That's the temperature when Celsius and Fahrenheit are the same. I was visiting Vector in the science city outside of Novasibirsk.

Thank you so much, I really enjoyed that. So pleased to see your travels and your friendship with each other. My late husband and I loved travelling together too, I really miss it. It makes me very happy to see another couple enjoying life.

I love your travels....did the same when I was your age.😁 I would have liked to see Russia though. However, that is not possible now. Hence the enjoyment you provide with your video's. You are two lovely people. Lots of love and blessings from Cape Town.♥️🇿🇦

Another awesome video guys. I love that you guys are real and honest. You don't try and paint a picture of perfection like everything always works out exactly as planned. Hope y'all keep making videos for a long time to come. Happy New Year.

@MattandJulia

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Jason! Really appreciate that 🙏🏼❤️ Happy New Year to you and your family!!! ❤️

Happy New Year to you and another wonderful year of exciting travels. Hope you manage to find your dream base in 2023, a place to call home, a place for recharging. Love your videos ❤️🤗🙏🏻