Keeping along with the food theme, this latest video is a quick bite (and perhaps a new series!) of some treats brought to me by a friend visiting from Germany! Get to know the origins of gummy bears and fulfill your curiosity about Germany's most typical wine, riesling.
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Yerba Mate/Chimarrão: A Taste of South America
Following along with the theme of Brazilian cuisine, I just had to share with you the most emblematic beverage from the Pampas region encompassing south Brazil, northern Argentina, Uruguay, and a bit of Paraguay. It's a lot like green tea and you've probably seen it pop up in an energy or health drink, so get to know everything you need to about this potent South American staple!
Trying Brazilian Sweets
I spend a significant amount of time with Brazilians and absorbing aspects of their culture, so naturally I thought it would be fitting to take advantage of having some friends visit from Porto Alegre and share with you some sweets they brought me. This video is subtitled in Portuguese for anyone who speaks it to follow along with ease, which I will be doing in my videos from now on. Enjoy!
Two Years on YouTube
To commemorate two years of making and uploading videos, I made a video highlighting some of the people who I've gotten to know and who inspire me on the site, since the community aspect of YouTube is what makes it so special to begin with. Give it a watch:
How to Take Perfect Instagram Photos
A lot of people come to me asking how I get my photos on Instagram to look so colorful, whether it has to do with where I am or maybe what I use to take them, or even if I have a special filter they don't know about. My answer is that it's none of that. All you need to know to take better photos are a couple of photography tips that will help you take and edit better photos, whether you post them to Instagram or not. Check today's video and go find out!
Stop Saying Um
We all have our habits and patterns in speech, whether you say like a lot or you have your favorite word for calling everything cool. Sometimes, though, these little words become filler that doesn't have very much meaning and gets in the way of us expressing what we actually mean, and takes away from the confidence that we want to project to the people around us. Um is probably the biggest problem word, and it's a little devil on your shoulder that you ought to kick off. Check out this week's video all about this:
Around Barcelona: Festa Major de Gràcia
To kick off something I'd like to become a new series, I went around the festivities in Gràcia to see what the locals had crafted for their streets and balconies and take in the scenery before the crowds set in. There was even samba being performed in one corner of the neighborhood! Go check it out:
Travel Planning (ft. Jet): Wine O'Clock
Today's edition of Wine O'Clock is special—I have a guest! In my first ~collab~, we do a follow up on my travel tips video to offer you guys a look at the things you should be thinking about when you're planning your long-term travel. We've got everything from getting your documents in order to finding a place to call home in your new land! Go watch:
What's So Gay About Rosé?: Wine O'Clock
There's this perpetual conversation going on about how some drinks are for girls, or how you're not manly enough if you don't like to eat some foods, and there's no drink more contentious than rosé. Watch as I explain why that's all bunk, and that food doesn't care about whether or not you have a penis...because it's food.
Video: Drown All of Your Sims/Creative Block: Wine O'Clock
I've written at length here about my struggles with overcoming creative ruts and writer's block, and now that it's struck again, I decided to dedicate a whole video to it. I've also been playing The Sims 4 a bunch lately and have drawn some concerning conclusions about how its gameplay reflects on us as a society. Have a laugh and sweat with me in this week's video! Go watch:
Video: 3 Quick Tips for How to Move Abroad
Moving abroad, whether you want to be an expat/immigrant, work temporarily, or just study abroad for a while, can be a difficult task. The question I get most often is always "how did you move to Europe, isn't it really expensive?", so I decided to answer it with the 3 easiest tips that no one is telling you about moving abroad. Go watch:
Video: Pride Weekend
In lieu of writing another post on the topic this year, I thought I would make a video to highlight the big events surrounding this year's Pride season and my own evolving feelings on the matter. Don't forget to check out the podcast, where we dedicated an entire episode to topics of Pride and the Supreme Court ruling!
Video: Polish Chocolates & Snacks
This week I went out and discovered a wee little Polish grocery near the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona. Watch with me as I try some Polish chocolates and snacks and whet your appetite as well!
Video: Subscribe to the Podcast
Bottom of the Mainstream is here and in full force! Get a laugh with our big gay selves talking about everything from hot button social issues to the pop diva drama of the week every Monday on the show. You can subscribe on iTunes here and watch a video describing a little more about it here:
Video: Wine 101: Wine Glasses
Picking the right kind of wine glasses is often touted as one of the most important parts of drinking wine. Today I'll let you know why that is and what the secret is behind selecting the wine glasses right for you from the dizzying array of options available out there! Go watch:
Video: 23 Things I've Learned by 23: Wine O'Clock
In light of my recent birthday, I decided to do a different kind of video. For this week's Wine O'Clock, here are 23 things I've learned by 23 years of age, or at least those things that I like to think I've fully gotten a grasp on. Enjoy!
Video: How to Learn Any Language
One of the most challenging videos I've decided to make yet, but definitely one of the most helpful! If you've ever stumbled your way through learning a new language or are thinking about starting one soon, learn from some of the advice I have. Added bonus: the video is entirely in Portuguese! Subtitles are edited directly into the video in English, so don't worry about not understanding. Go watch:
Video: Wine 101: Sparkling Wine
In this episode of Wine 101, let's learn all about sparkling wine! Did you know that Dom Perignon was a real person, and that sparkling wine used to cause wine bottles to explode? All that and more:
Video: Mouth Feel, Man Buns, & Podcasts: Wine O'Clock
Wine O'Clock is back! This time to serve as a bit of an update on everything, including the projects I'm working on and what I'm going to be doing for the next little while. Go watch:
Video: How to Make Dumplings
In today's followup video to the Russian market haul that I did, learn the easiest way to make dumplings (of any kind!) and have a fast, filling snack! I enjoy them with sour cream, but dumplings are one of the most versatile foods you can eat. Go watch: