Moving To Washington DC? WATCH THIS FIRST! Honest Review of the DMV | Pros, Cons & Overall Rating

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  • Welcome to Washington DC, a city brimming with history, diversity, and endless opportunities! đŸ›ïž In this captivating video, I invite you to join me on a journey through the vibrant streets of the DMV area as we uncover the true essence of the nation's capital.
    With over 3.5 years of firsthand experience, I'm here to provide you with an honest and insightful review of life in Washington DC. From its bustling streets to its hidden gems, we'll delve into what makes this city truly unique.
    As we navigate through the tapestry of neighborhoods, we'll discuss the challenges and triumphs of living in the DMV area. From the allure of its cultural scene to the complexities of its urban landscape, every aspect of Washington DC has a story to tell.
    But beyond the surface, we'll explore the soul of the city - its people. With a melting pot of cultures and backgrounds, DC embodies the spirit of diversity and inclusivity. From lively community events to enriching cultural experiences, there's something for everyone in this dynamic city.
    Yet, amidst the vibrancy lies the reality of urban living. We'll address the challenges of navigating DC's bustling streets, from traffic woes to rising living costs. And while the city's public transportation system offers convenience, it comes with its own set of quirks and challenges.
    But fear not, for every challenge presents an opportunity. We'll delve into the thriving job market, the excitement of DC's nightlife, and the promise of new developments on the horizon. Despite its flaws, Washington DC shines as a beacon of opportunity and possibility.
    So, whether you're considering a move to the DMV area or simply curious about life in Washington DC, join me as we uncover the secrets of this captivating city. From its rich history to its bright future, there's so much to discover in the nation's capital.
    Don't miss out on this immersive exploration of Washington DC - hit play and let the adventure begin! 🌟 #WashingtonDC #DMVArea #CityLife
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Komentáƙe • 395

  • @billwill1584
    @billwill1584 Pƙed 10 dny +137

    Im born and raised in DC. It is important to know that DC has completely changed in the last 20 years. Case and point, the diversity. Remember, DC use to be Chocolate City.

    • @1020kimmy
      @1020kimmy Pƙed 8 dny +13

      Yea, DC used to be pro and con however PG county is now DC back in the day

    • @wheatbread2002
      @wheatbread2002 Pƙed 6 dny +3

      I agree. I actually think it's less diverse than when I grew up here in the 90s.

    • @1020kimmy
      @1020kimmy Pƙed 6 dny

      @@wheatbread2002 it definitely is. It’s more like when my mom and grandmother were kids. Shoot my grandmother was born in 1921 so that’s saying a lot

    • @Shes_From_SE_DC
      @Shes_From_SE_DC Pƙed 6 dny +2

      Yes. This is the new DC

    • @eastwoodccj
      @eastwoodccj Pƙed 6 dny

      So it's more diverse now?

  • @reginahoward6395
    @reginahoward6395 Pƙed 11 dny +49

    From a born and raised native of DC, this list is very accurate.

  • @Anetekonjo
    @Anetekonjo Pƙed 7 dny +20

    DC has great food and a huge variety. DC has some of the best Ethiopian food along with Caribbean, Indian and Mediterranean food. Crime has gone up but honestly crime has gotten out of hand everywhere. đŸ€·đŸœâ€â™€ïž

  • @LadyK007
    @LadyK007 Pƙed 11 dny +25

    Driving in the DMV is SO stressfulđŸ˜«
    That being said, DMV is a special and unique place to live😍 All pros were on pointđŸ”„Given how crowded it is, it’s definitely NOT an underrated area‌

  • @rcsmith2761
    @rcsmith2761 Pƙed 11 dny +171

    D.C stands for don't come....no seriously stop moving here we are full.

    • @MakingBigMoves
      @MakingBigMoves  Pƙed 11 dny +24

      😂 nah. Bring yall asses down here. We need more options. Diversity makes this area great.

    • @kiasunray
      @kiasunray Pƙed 11 dny +36

      DC is waaaaaay too small for the amount of people trying to slide their way in here.

    • @NeeNee25267
      @NeeNee25267 Pƙed 11 dny +28

      As a Washingtonian I agree and I miss the old D.C

    • @kiasunray
      @kiasunray Pƙed 10 dny +24

      @@NeeNee25267 DC native here đŸ™‹đŸŸâ€â™€ïž. I miss “Old DC”, too; I doesn’t feel like home anymore. #3Stars2Bars

    • @jamesmorris1213
      @jamesmorris1213 Pƙed 10 dny +1

      And we don’t want you here, stay in PA

  • @DJNFAMUS
    @DJNFAMUS Pƙed 9 dny +12

    I moved to DC 17 years ago from Brooklyn still here. I'm in the 14th and U area, This video is accurate, except for the food. There are thousands of restaurants, most of them pretty good,

  • @j-m-e4478
    @j-m-e4478 Pƙed 12 dny +61

    DC was just ranked #1 for most Michelin Star restaurants in a condensed area anywhere in the country. I agree with you on the food tho!

    • @jb44421
      @jb44421 Pƙed 10 dny +9

      I've been to several Michelin restaurants IN DC that were underwhelming - based on the food alone. I find the Michelin rating system very classist and overrated. Michelin Star status means nothing to me 😂 I've eaten at Michelin Star restaurants in the US, Europe and Asia... not mind-blowing.

    • @chrischreative2245
      @chrischreative2245 Pƙed 9 dny +3

      The food for the most part in DC isn’t good. I moved to the area from the south and sometimes I go back just to eat. People in DC don’t know what good food is

    • @pinkteddy21
      @pinkteddy21 Pƙed 7 dny +2

      Native here! I'll never understand bc food leaves much to be desired... Plus, you can pay like how you can pay Yelp for a "boost."

    • @2224johnjohn
      @2224johnjohn Pƙed 7 dny +4

      DC is great if you're a boring workaholic.

    • @economicdevelopmentplannin8715
      @economicdevelopmentplannin8715 Pƙed 7 dny +4

      He's comparing pandemic DC to pre pandemic experiences cross country.

  • @EDGRAYMedia
    @EDGRAYMedia Pƙed 9 dny +15

    I'm from D.C. and once I got married, I moved to Raleigh for five years and most recently to Detroit (which has a similar vibe to D.C.). My wife thinks people in D.C. have bad attitudes, and I had to tell her that when you're paying $2000 for a one-bedroom apartment, you'd be angry too. And yes, the food in D.C. does suck. But if you're from the area and don't get out often, you don't even notice it until you go somewhere else and think, "Damn, this tastes different, lol."
    One thing I will say is that I never knew how spoiled I was being black in D.C. It's nothing to see a black person with a million-dollar home or making $200k. All black folks want to run to ATL, but it's overcrowded down there, and if you don't have a real plan, you will end up broke. D.C. always has jobs. I noticed stuff like this when I was living in Raleigh; I felt like an alien to white folks down there. They had never met a well-off black person and assumed all of us work at Walmart. No, Billy, I can't help you find anything in here, sir. I'm looking for the same stuff you are. I loved being around other successful black folks in D.C., where it's common and you're not like a unicorn.
    I'm in Detroit now, and you can tell they have been redoing the city, and gentrification has started. This city is slowly becoming much different than people remember. The same thing happened in D.C. Gentrification does have some pros, but bad traffic, the high cost of living, and too many people moving to your city aren't it. The best way to enjoy living in the nation's capital is to find a remote job where you don't have to commute as much. That's what I do in Detroit now, where the cost of living is much cheaper and, as of now, it isn't overcrowded, LOL.

  • @tenilledavis3743
    @tenilledavis3743 Pƙed 7 dny +42

    As a MD native, I've got to push back on the driving comment 😂. We all know VA tags are the real hazard.

  • @nighttrain357
    @nighttrain357 Pƙed 12 dny +38

    I have to admit, I’m a DC/DMV native, 4 generations deep. This list was pretty accurate.

  • @kendrajackson7271
    @kendrajackson7271 Pƙed 10 dny +13

    No lies detected. The greenery as your airplane’s descending - nothing compares.

    • @acmdu89
      @acmdu89 Pƙed 3 dny +1

      My first trip to NYC 20 years ago made me appreciate the beauty of the DMV. Not only is there more greenery in the DMV, THERE IS NO STENCH OF URINE AND GARBAGE!

  • @kevinbishop5722
    @kevinbishop5722 Pƙed 12 dny +27

    The variety of food slaps in the DMV. Houston, Atl have the exact same types of options. DC foods have everything! You should have chosen better options.

    • @MakingBigMoves
      @MakingBigMoves  Pƙed 12 dny +2

      Those places don’t have the same things. They have a variety too. They just have specialties that they thrive in, dc doesn’t have that. I’ve been eating out for 3.5 years now lol, i don’t know how much i gotta eat to get a good grasp.
      I don’t think it’s bad here, it’s just lacking compared to majority of the major metros. It’s smaller areas with better food and that’s strange to me

    • @kevinbishop5722
      @kevinbishop5722 Pƙed 11 dny +1

      @@MakingBigMoves what are your top 3 spots? I can give you some good options

    • @MakingBigMoves
      @MakingBigMoves  Pƙed 11 dny +1

      @@kevinbishop5722 i can’t even tell you honestly, people ask me this and i find everything so mid, that nothing rings when i think of a top spot. Give me some suggestions! If i haven’t been, I’ll go for sure

    • @ksay6950
      @ksay6950 Pƙed 10 dny

      Do you go outside of DC for restaurants as well?

  • @tshreddz
    @tshreddz Pƙed 12 dny +80

    He’s not wrong about Maryland drivers as a Maryland driver I agree 😂

    • @MakingBigMoves
      @MakingBigMoves  Pƙed 12 dny +16

      😂😂 you might’ve been the one who almost hit me on my bike

    • @DDoubleDrew
      @DDoubleDrew Pƙed 11 dny +12

      They got the worse roads in MD too I swear. I live in northern VA but always dread having to drive into MD.

    • @SamM88
      @SamM88 Pƙed 11 dny +16

      VA has the worst drivers. Proven everyday.

    • @ksay6950
      @ksay6950 Pƙed 11 dny +10

      VA drivers are crazy and the highways make no sense, lol

    • @luismolina2678
      @luismolina2678 Pƙed 10 dny +12

      MD drivers are aggressive but VA drivers drive worse. They must still think they’re in the shitty VA highways. Only highway system that makes less sense was Miami’s.

  • @tamikles206
    @tamikles206 Pƙed 11 dny +28

    Relocated here from Seattle a year and a half ago. I second EVERYTHING you listed.... except the food because I know how to find it. I have a list a restaurants I recommend and not because of vibe as main reason.

    • @TheCaptainAubrey
      @TheCaptainAubrey Pƙed 11 dny +1

      Please comment your list of recommended restaurants!

    • @ksay6950
      @ksay6950 Pƙed 11 dny

      Instagram-able isn't always a bad thing because I find some nice places to go from it.

    • @tytylive4u
      @tytylive4u Pƙed 8 dny

      let me get that list I used to live in seattle too

  • @TiffanyWilliams-de6pz
    @TiffanyWilliams-de6pz Pƙed 10 dny +10

    I from and live in DMV. You’re absolutely correct about everything. I agree the food could be better.

  • @MichaelBrown-lw9kz
    @MichaelBrown-lw9kz Pƙed 11 dny +14

    Come on, bruh, the winters aren't even bad in D.C.

    • @LadyK007
      @LadyK007 Pƙed 11 dny +1

      🎯💯

    • @studywithdlove1313
      @studywithdlove1313 Pƙed 10 dny +2

      He is just talking

    • @amannamesolo
      @amannamesolo Pƙed 7 dny

      I was visiting dc from atl. That wind chill hit me so bad during the winter that I thought my bubble coat was gonna defend it. I was wrong.

    • @3for4PA
      @3for4PA Pƙed 5 dny

      đŸ€” Last major SNOW ❄ was 2011

  • @PaulClipMaster
    @PaulClipMaster Pƙed 9 dny +6

    The New York Subway is actually three different systems that were linked together later. That's why its so massive and has different sized trains and tracks. Unlike New York, all DC subway stations have A/C, elevators, and wheelchair accessible fare gates.

  • @EtienneakaBags
    @EtienneakaBags Pƙed 12 dny +9

    Virginia drivers. Not so much Maryland drivers.
    When it comes to the food
 the city does need some more powerhouses BUT if you’re going to the big name new restaurants to find your best bite that’s where you made your first mistake.

    • @kiasunray
      @kiasunray Pƙed 11 dny +2

      Watching Virginia drivers attempt to parallel park is amusing. I frequently resist the urge to offer to do it my damn selfđŸ˜©

  • @jongandy6732
    @jongandy6732 Pƙed 8 dny +3

    LoL. Your right. MD drivers have no chill. But you gotta have some confidence to drive in MD. No one's gonna let you in. You need to take that spot. Get your game up, sir.

  • @williammatthews7252
    @williammatthews7252 Pƙed 8 dny +4

    I'm from Detroit, I heard they got the prettiest Black Women in D C

  • @wyterria88
    @wyterria88 Pƙed 8 dny +6

    I’ve been here almost 10yrs
 I love it!!

    • @hayleynhassan
      @hayleynhassan Pƙed 2 dny

      It does grow on you...I think it makes you a more patient person because you deal with ALL sorts of people.

  • @ALT3REDB3AST
    @ALT3REDB3AST Pƙed 11 dny +8

    DMV is my home. I'm 50, but finally left the DMV just before I turned 40.
    The city is a great mix of entertainment, history and politics.
    The food IS mid. There is no distinctive cuisine that defines the area (and no, carry out wings and Mambo sauce isn't enough).That's great for variety, but poor for food that really hits. There are gems to be found, but overall, the food scene mostly trendy.
    I was born in DC, but then grew up in NoVA, with extensive family in PG and worked in the city as a Fed contractor for 20+ years.
    I finally left the area due to traffic, cost of living, and crime.
    I still live close enough to visit from time to time.

    • @obedirect5491
      @obedirect5491 Pƙed 10 dny

      I’m an elder born in DC and thrilled that u relocated. All the best to you.

  • @BriStoneManor
    @BriStoneManor Pƙed 9 dny +2

    My god brother, a native, shared this with me. He knows I’m a proud Washingtonian and he wanted to know my opinion of this video. Now, I did come ready to fight, but I wanted to hear you out. You started off with the Cons and you go into the problems with the food scene here in DC. Well, let me share as of June 2024, DC ranks are really solid. So, I think Rob might want to reconsider this con. However, over all I agree with all other points. He did miss making the point about the level of social services and health care, which are so important to any ranking. It is my view, DC has the best services for its citizens than any other place in the nation. So, other than that, great job, Rob. Also Rob, if you want to hang out and check out some great eats, hit me up. There is a new African restaurant in my neighborhood, Logan Circle, that will blow you away. Ok, stay safe and thanks for the video!!!

  • @DeathLoveRobots
    @DeathLoveRobots Pƙed 11 dny +3

    Dope video. The edits and the quality of the video production is top tier bro. Easy subscribe

  • @MariaWallaceBrandywinemdhomes1

    I’m never leaving ❀❀❀

  • @chrischreative2245
    @chrischreative2245 Pƙed 9 dny +4

    The news said 45% of DC households are on at least 1 form of gov’t assistance. Taxes are very high in the area. Federal, State/city and county income taxes.

  • @catkibble6013
    @catkibble6013 Pƙed 12 dny +6

    I came to your channel from your initial DMV review and I'm cryingggg at the retraction of the food lmao. when I watched the first one and you said good food I was like 🧐 (I'm spoiled when it comes to food since I'm from NYC)
    but I've been considering moving to the DMV for some years now and appreciate your content and opinions. some ppl leave a lot to be desired on the topic. you touched base on everything from a real and tangible perspective rather than a bunch of stats that I could have read anywhere. thank you so much
    also, the growth in your channel and content is so cool to see, even though I've only browsed through a few videos so far. the production and editing is *chef's kiss* and I love your energy!!
    instant subscribe đŸ«¶

    • @MakingBigMoves
      @MakingBigMoves  Pƙed 12 dny +1

      Thank you so much for the support!!! Yeah it’s tough because when i first moved here i was kind of hype about the food, as I’ve traveled more and earned more, I’ve had more flexibility on my taste and I’m just like, it’s not bad here, but it’s really not a food powerhouse. A lot of options but just ehh. Dc need a specialty that’s not a condiment 😂

    • @MichaelBrown-lw9kz
      @MichaelBrown-lw9kz Pƙed 10 dny

      The local food scene in DC is not good. Now the upscale restaurants are great. But DC is not a place where you can get great pizza and wings from a local place. It's also not a great place for quality Italian food.
      What's sad is that DC is surrounded by great food cities: Baltimore, Philly, NYC, and Boston.
      I love living in DC, but I do miss being able to get quality pizza. I didn't know how good I had it in Rochester when it came to great pizza, wings, and Italian food.

    • @prim.an.propher1505
      @prim.an.propher1505 Pƙed 10 dny

      Suggest some good food in NY because every time I go I’m disappointed. I’m from Texas tho

  • @khalil.1998
    @khalil.1998 Pƙed 20 dny +2

    Great video bro you touched on many important points

  • @Siethon1
    @Siethon1 Pƙed 6 dny +1

    Lived here my whole life, your list is spot on! I've been able to find great food, but you really have to dig for it, and it would be something like Yemeni, Afghan, Korean, Peruvian, El Salvadorian, or Jamaican food, not typical American food. Still, this can be a plus in a way, as while I wouldn't say DC has the "best" food culture, but it's definitely up there in food diversity, arguably punching above our weight. In the next few decades, I hope some chef in our area can create some more local food to put our city on the map using this diversity of influences, more so than just mumbo sauce.

  • @Aathbii
    @Aathbii Pƙed 2 měsĂ­ci +6

    I love the level of production on this video. Cheers!

  • @fromlissawithlove
    @fromlissawithlove Pƙed 4 dny +1

    As an adopted Washingtonian from the Southwest, my daddy moved us there in 1990 to take advantage of what is now the tech boom. But this is when DC was Chocolate City. When there were soul food restaurants on Georgia Ave, festivals celebrating all shades of Black culture in the summer, and U Street still had a faint echoed breath of the Harlem Renaissance that our hearts could still connect to generations later(RIP Twins Jazz 😱).
    My husband and I were entertaining the idea of moving to South Carolina where my Gullah Geechie family is, but the same uprooting that has left DC culturally crestfallen is the same thing happening in my daddy’s home town, so we moved to a place in VA that is so rural it’ll be another 30 years before the cultural extraction (sans Novocain) happens. By then our kids will be good and grown, so we will either be in the islands or somewhere in the motherland.

  • @angiecam91
    @angiecam91 Pƙed 10 dny +2

    I’m glad you said something about the lackluster food scene in DC!

  • @hayleynhassan
    @hayleynhassan Pƙed 2 dny +1

    I'm born and raised in Baltimore, practiced in DC before COVID...I miss being able to meet people from all over the world, but I can't ever move back up north. The prices....the cold weather, the entitlement lol idk. I'm in Florida now, I love being able to take a walk whenever I want to, it's cheaper (ish lol)....but the bugs still suck!

  • @dbreeze79
    @dbreeze79 Pƙed 11 dny +4

    Really good, honest, nuanced review

  • @ms.s8718
    @ms.s8718 Pƙed 10 dny +4

    Philly transplant as well. Marylanders cannot drive and the food is lackluster but the diversity and career opportunities are unmatched

  • @orlandogastonchandleraziz9855
    @orlandogastonchandleraziz9855 Pƙed 12 dny +12

    Anywhere worth living is expensive.

  • @PoshDiva1122
    @PoshDiva1122 Pƙed 2 dny +1

    I’m enjoyed this video! 😂 I’m from Philly and been living in the DM(V) for the past 9 years! I live in Arlington, Virginia and work in DC and everything you’ve said is soooooo true. 😂

    • @MakingBigMoves
      @MakingBigMoves  Pƙed 2 dny +1

      Thank you for tuning in! Aye! Philly stand up! lol. Fly eagles fly 😂🩅

    • @PoshDiva1122
      @PoshDiva1122 Pƙed 11 hodinami

      @@MakingBigMoves 😂

  • @rhodabaruch4
    @rhodabaruch4 Pƙed 10 dny +3

    Making this video with a New York shirt on is wild 😅. Thanks for the helpful video. You’re entertaining and informative.

    • @Tina_O
      @Tina_O Pƙed 6 dny +1

      😂😂😂 I think everybody in DC has a New York shirt 😂😂

  • @obbieenglish6107
    @obbieenglish6107 Pƙed 4 dny

    I'ma born and bred Washingtonian from Northeast DC. A lot of what he said I'd agree with. We've seen our city go through massive changes to be as appealing as it is now. However, the appeal was to do just what it's doing and attract all the out of towners here and make it more inconvenient. Gentrification is real and moving us natives away to finesse newcomers here and inflate the price of EVERYTHING because they don't know any better. Everything is business oriented and transactional, and it births the hunger and desperation for financial stability. Which fuels anger, animosity, attitude and aggression. Any of us native Washingtonian will have that edge to us. Any newcomers will develop it. Even in something small. Like what this brother mentioned, in TRAFFIC! The environment creates it. But they wonder why the crime rate here is so high.. It's rough here and everyone's money hungry. It's very political in how things move in all areas and all about "who" you know.. DC will never be the same again, but it's like, "damn, why create something completely different??" So that everyone feels inclusive.. There's a piece of mind to be obtained here and a certain quality of life. You'll just be inconvenienced in the process of obtaining and maintaining it.. real talk!! FYI, It ain't sweet here and our crazy asses love it! 😂

  • @thomfiel
    @thomfiel Pƙed 11 dny +2

    Having lived here for over 15 years, and lived in a lot of other places besides, I like DC better than anywhere else.
    The climate is mild compared to that of some Western states. Sure, we have hot summers and cold winters, but not as extreme as some other places. And we don't get huge tornadoes. The hurricanes that come up the east coast tend to brush on past, normally bypassing us. We do get an occasional big snowfall, but it rarely stays around for more than a week.
    This city has a lot of crime, but it's not in the top ten. Some other cities are significantly worse. You just need to be cautious, keeping your guard up.
    One additional point worth mentioning is that the Smithsonian, including the National Gallery of Art and the Zoo, are FREE. Each museum has plenty to see, all for nothing. Not many cities offer that.
    Finally, if you like the great outdoors, we have Rock Creek Park. It stretches on for miles and miles. It has all kinds of wildlife--including some species that you wouldn't normally find in any big city.

  • @joecommenter1332
    @joecommenter1332 Pƙed 6 dny

    I am a big fan of DMV winters. Mostly upper 30's/lower 40's. Doesn't get bitter chill too often. I find it more pleasant then the sticky humid summers. And spring and fall rock ..

  • @lenamonique18
    @lenamonique18 Pƙed 27 dny +3

    I’m from Philly and I found this very helpful!!!

    • @MakingBigMoves
      @MakingBigMoves  Pƙed 14 dny

      Thank you! If you have any questions, let me know! I’ll throw them in another video!

  • @caribsunshine
    @caribsunshine Pƙed 6 dny

    Omg I never had allergies until I moved here 24 years ago, the only time I’m not affected is summer. But then I have to contend with the humidity. The restaurant scene use to be so much better, but you can still find good ones. A lot of mom and pop places got priced out with gentrification. Where I live there use to be restaurants, barbershops, hair salons, nail salons, local pharmacy and a local Caribbean supermarket. They’re all closed, now it’s all condos, I loved the area, I could walk to everything.

  • @Clevetta
    @Clevetta Pƙed 6 dny

    PG here. Very accurate description of the city! I have a feeling more people in the DMV watched your video lol. Hopefully it finds its way outside of us.

  • @liokinapie5020
    @liokinapie5020 Pƙed 6 dny +1

    Oh my gosh. I live in the DMV and went to Dc just to walk around, and I saw THE BIGGEST RAT I HAVE EVER SEEN, creeping in the bushes. Immediately jumped back 😭😭

  • @Crystalthe1st
    @Crystalthe1st Pƙed 12 dny +3

    As a local, this video was on point (except it’s Virginia drivers not MD). If you’re moving here and looking to open a business, VA and DC are more oversaturated than MD. The food scene is good but I know what you mean, certain places are all pretty with no substance but the quiet ones are the real hard hitters

  • @stephr126
    @stephr126 Pƙed dnem

    Native Washingtonian. Born and raised here and can't wait to leave. I'm never coming back. The crime is outrageous. The cost of living is atrocious. And Maryland drivers are the worst. They will hit you and keep going. I love our accent, culture, food, music, but I gotta go. Great vid by the way. Don't move here, better yet you can happily take my spot.

  • @theTswift937513
    @theTswift937513 Pƙed 11 dny +10

    Correction: ALL of the drivers suck‌ And NO ONE believes in using there blinkers

    • @MakingBigMoves
      @MakingBigMoves  Pƙed 11 dny +1

      Except for the expats like me 😂

    • @galenborom4657
      @galenborom4657 Pƙed 7 dny

      What’s a blinker????

    • @Tina_O
      @Tina_O Pƙed 6 dny

      @@galenborom4657 😂😂😂 turning signal on the vehicle

    • @theTswift937513
      @theTswift937513 Pƙed 5 dny

      @@galenborom4657a turning signal

  • @jonahs4819
    @jonahs4819 Pƙed 6 dny

    Born and raised in the DMV, my grandparents moved here in the 1950s from the Midwest. The DMV is a very transient place, and some people dislike that, but there are also countless families like mine with deep roots here.

  • @Rahsim
    @Rahsim Pƙed 11 dny +25

    Gotta love us Md drivers 😂😂😂 he’s 💯% correct about us not letting you enter traffic. But we are better drivers than our Va. family

    • @Sydport6527
      @Sydport6527 Pƙed 10 dny +6

      FACT!!!! One thing MD and DC can agree on that VA drivers are horrible!!

    • @omg703
      @omg703 Pƙed 9 dny +5

      The devil is a lie. I hate MD drivers. Don't pay attention. Either drive extra slow or driving recklessly. Why yall tint so dark?

    • @ssway28
      @ssway28 Pƙed 8 dny +1

      I saw an MD driver on a motorcycle get ran over by a bus because he was splitting lanes.

    • @pamelapride2199
      @pamelapride2199 Pƙed 6 dny

      @@omg703MD drivers do NOT drive slow! VA drivers drive extra slow and stay in the fast lane! Worst drivers in the DMV: VA ALL DAY, EVERY DAY

  • @EtienneakaBags
    @EtienneakaBags Pƙed 12 dny

    Great video!

  • @brianleifer1327
    @brianleifer1327 Pƙed 9 dny

    Born in northeast near Takoma. Raised in Montgomery county. Spent countless time in the city. Spot on! Good job brother.

  • @darcellcrawford2623
    @darcellcrawford2623 Pƙed 10 dny +4

    As a Maryland driver I agree. However also as a Maryland driver. Keep your slow ass out of the far left passing / speeding lane if you want to drive the speed limit or you could simply just move over and let us by . Or don’t. This one is everybody. GET OFF YOUR GODDAMN PHONE AND DRIIIIIIIIIVE 😡 ok i’m done. Enjoy your drive and and be safe.

    • @MakingBigMoves
      @MakingBigMoves  Pƙed 10 dny

      😂😂😂😂 I’m so dead. You funny as hell bro.

    • @maximusindicusoblivious180
      @maximusindicusoblivious180 Pƙed 9 dny

      @@MakingBigMoves Yeah but he ain't never lied. People here drive like they just got off the boat, then they're the young people just learning everywhere along with the very old that just can't or won't give it up. Then you got the speed freaks and now that you add weed to the equation, it's like Mad Max.

    • @Tina_O
      @Tina_O Pƙed 6 dny

      Remind me to pullover when you get near me 😂😂 The closer I’m getting to 40, I’ve become the slower driver in the left lane 😂😂😂

  • @davidekow
    @davidekow Pƙed 11 dny +5

    Dc food is definitely lacking but the transplants swear the food is so good, they are usually referring to the ambience of the restaurant.

    • @MakingBigMoves
      @MakingBigMoves  Pƙed 11 dny +1

      I agree. I was on the other end when i first moved here. Saying it was good. It’s okay. Definitely not bad, but to be the 6/7th biggest metro area, you expect a lot more.

  • @rickflections2268
    @rickflections2268 Pƙed 7 dny

    Great Review!

  • @therealmicmountain
    @therealmicmountain Pƙed 11 dny +3

    Thos was a good review very truthful

  • @teresahenderson95
    @teresahenderson95 Pƙed 5 dny

    DC is where I live all my life and I love it ❀❀❀

  • @mercyh193
    @mercyh193 Pƙed 6 dny

    Great summary of DC! I lived in DC for 5 years over 15 years ago and I loved it! Even though the DC I lived in didn't have as much gentrification as it does now, it was indeed chocolate city then. But I love hearing about the new DC and I agree with a lot of what you said.

  • @sylvesterhurt447
    @sylvesterhurt447 Pƙed 4 dny +1

    I hate the DMV but I like this video. Good content brođŸ’ȘđŸ’Ș

  • @obedirect5491
    @obedirect5491 Pƙed 10 dny +2

    @7:10 💯 abt gridlock. 45 min to drive 8 miles unless betw 10pm &7am.

  • @Cevidence
    @Cevidence Pƙed 11 dny

    I've spent the last 12 years in the DMV and moved to DC proper in Dec 2022. And yea....I agree with everything in this video. The food part I was a bit apprehensive on, but a lot of the newer spots are more about vibes than great food....

  • @user-jc7wy3zg6o
    @user-jc7wy3zg6o Pƙed 8 dny

    My first time in DC was in 1984 as a very young Serviceman serving the US Army at the time. I was in the US Army during the President Reagan second term. Washing DC was so much different during that time but started to get bad when Crack came on the scene very hard. It was a good experience for me as young person.

  • @DJKLouiV
    @DJKLouiV Pƙed 2 měsĂ­ci +11

    Naw I have been in Alexandria for almost 2 years and VA drivers are the worst

    • @MakingBigMoves
      @MakingBigMoves  Pƙed 2 měsĂ­ci

      😂😂 come on, stop it! You sure those bad VA drivers don’t have Maryland license plates??

    • @DJKLouiV
      @DJKLouiV Pƙed 2 měsĂ­ci +3

      @@MakingBigMoves yes lol. They drive slow as shit. Stop unnecessarily and be scary

    • @MakingBigMoves
      @MakingBigMoves  Pƙed 2 měsĂ­ci +1

      @@DJKLouiV 😂 seeeee, the driving the speed limit is bad driving. I don’t think the area driving skills are great, but Maryland drivers aggressive, DC kinda neutral, VA drive slower.

    • @ddoubleu170
      @ddoubleu170 Pƙed 12 dny +4

      As a native Washingtonian, the saying goes VA drivers can’t drive and Maryland driver’s will drive you off the road (most aggressive drivers; they grow up driving on more highways). Us Washingtonians are city drivers, so we may break traffic laws often.
      Welcome to D.C. đŸ˜‚đŸ„

    • @DJKLouiV
      @DJKLouiV Pƙed 12 dny

      @@ddoubleu170 this is accurate 😂

  • @xbxDRFT3R
    @xbxDRFT3R Pƙed 11 dny +3

    Try Indigo restaurant on 3rd & K NE for really good Indian food. Their chicken tikka masala is just đŸ€ŒđŸŸ. I’m Bolivian so you have to try this place called Kantuta in Wheaton and try a Saltenia before you move out west. Great video!

    • @wcclarence2147
      @wcclarence2147 Pƙed 11 dny

      Definitely. The best Indian in the city. Jyoti in Adam's Morgan is #2

    • @lovenconsciousness
      @lovenconsciousness Pƙed 10 dny

      Love this spot. Its a hidden gem.

  • @joehendrickscasinoman7849
    @joehendrickscasinoman7849 Pƙed 10 dny +1

    Hey my brother, Im from Philly as well working at MGM i agree with you totally.Dont live in DC but, im close enough..

  • @mramachandran9830
    @mramachandran9830 Pƙed 4 dny

    Thanks for speaking TRUTH! I live in DC and overall love it but gotta face both sides.

  • @MsDecemberBlu
    @MsDecemberBlu Pƙed 9 dny +2

    As a born & raised & current DC native this list is accurate except VA drivers are the worst 😂😂😂 idk if it’s cause they at one point had a very easy driving test and insurance wasn’t needed for them, but they will be in the left lane and cut across 4 lanes of traffic to exit right đŸ€ŠđŸœâ€â™€ïžđŸ˜‚

  • @therealstevezissou8649
    @therealstevezissou8649 Pƙed 8 dny

    Been living in DC since 2016, very accurate take

  • @dikidindc
    @dikidindc Pƙed 11 dny +4

    LOL You don't like our bugs, the traffic or the dining? It's cool. Thanks for hanging out with us though. Great video.

    • @MakingBigMoves
      @MakingBigMoves  Pƙed 11 dny +3

      lol i just think the food average. However, i love the area. At the end of the video i gave the area a “A” rating. However, every place has pros and cons

  • @ttipun
    @ttipun Pƙed 2 měsĂ­ci +5

    Hey man wondering what you think of Chicago. After living in the DMV for years I moved out to Chicago for the better food, public transportation and lower cost of living. Definitely miss the mountains and proximity to other cities though.

    • @MakingBigMoves
      @MakingBigMoves  Pƙed měsĂ­cem +3

      I would move to Chicago if the opportunity presented itself!

    • @Julie-sz3zi
      @Julie-sz3zi Pƙed 7 dny

      Chicago has nothing on the DMV. Chicago has more crime, worse weather, and less diversity than DC. Plus DC has MD and VA right next door so it’s easy to try out new things. I moved to Arizona years ago to try something new and within a year I ran back to DC. There is no place like the DMV!

  • @rodceasar
    @rodceasar Pƙed 10 dny +2

    Do a video on NYC vs DMV! All in this video is deadass true. In NYC, dating is much easier. You can bag a decent women on her way home from work while you drinking a brew with your boy and get play if you come correct. NYCERS are people people! These folks here are not!
    As a NYCER, I’ve always complained about the metro. To be honest, it’s not bad but not NYCTA. Cleaner but not as frequent and fluctuating fares was new to me. Toll lanes are another in VA.

    • @dawnsolomon6233
      @dawnsolomon6233 Pƙed 4 dny

      Most dudes here are married or divorced and still in contact or living with the ex because they trying to share a house because they afraid to move forward and not backwards. Because the men here can get good jobs and make a decent amount of money they think they can be everybody's man, and you should be ok with it, lol.

  • @angelabennings8027
    @angelabennings8027 Pƙed 7 dny

    We all know that this review is 1000% true so far 😂😂😂
    I’m just gonna like the video now 🎯

  • @mikepowell7938
    @mikepowell7938 Pƙed 11 dny +1

    Checking in from Austin Texas

  • @richwalls3151
    @richwalls3151 Pƙed 8 dny +1

    I agree with the food scene. It full of transplants popping up restaurants using bait n switch tactics, promoted by tik tok "foodies" who are transplants themselves. The traffic is bad because you a highly densely populated region with the road designed for a population that is 4 times smaller.

  • @PRINCEGEORGE-LMC
    @PRINCEGEORGE-LMC Pƙed 2 dny

    MAKING MOVES đŸ‘ŠđŸŸ LMCPGMARLEY TAPPING IN 💯đŸ’ȘđŸŸđŸ”„đŸ”„

  • @lolguy531
    @lolguy531 Pƙed 11 dny +4

    I will say MD drivers are bad but i see dc drivers make a make left turn from all the way over the far end right lane. Also NO ONE SPEEDS like Dc driver who will ride your ass til they can get over !

  • @davidwashington9928
    @davidwashington9928 Pƙed 8 dny +1

    Accurate job...slim 👍

  • @worldpoole
    @worldpoole Pƙed 16 hodinami

    Great job with this, coming from a Washintonian. Can’t mention DC without Gogo music.

  • @portalomus
    @portalomus Pƙed 10 dny +1

    Accurate video, but I would argue that the food is pretty good if you are willing to search for the good restaurants, and you're close to Annapolis/Eastern Shore for seafood!

  • @nonbinarybeauty
    @nonbinarybeauty Pƙed 5 dny

    Nice video tho, thank you! I'm going to school here but I might move cuz the dmv getting on my nerves and had been for years but yes there is both good and bad!!

  • @violaviola4099
    @violaviola4099 Pƙed 7 dny +1

    Thanks for the informative information. No, I don't want to move there. But, I do wang to come visit.

    • @hayleynhassan
      @hayleynhassan Pƙed 2 dny

      Def visit!! The museums are incredible. Don't go during Cherry Blossom or you will lose your mind lol It's a beautiful festival but the crowds holy shit.

  • @Frainkey
    @Frainkey Pƙed 6 dny +1

    DC food, you’re half right. Those places you’ve been to absolutely sacrifice the taste for the appearance. To caveat, the GOOD food spots in DC sacrifice appearance for taste.

    • @Frainkey
      @Frainkey Pƙed 6 dny

      Everything else mentioned, no lied told. Appreciate the video

    • @Tina_O
      @Tina_O Pƙed 6 dny +1

      Very true. That ran down building with chipped paint will have the best food while the newly renovated building across the street needs every seasoning in your cabinet to make it edible.

  • @JDTHEONEANDONLYORIGINAL
    @JDTHEONEANDONLYORIGINAL Pƙed 11 dny +2

    The reason I feel like most didn't have any good fun anymore is because back in 2003-present Chocolate City had gone through serious gentrification and it's very cruel to the true Washingtonians ✊🏿 they chased away good food. That couldn't handle anything they don't belong there ijs they really messed up my city.😱 that's okay it's coming back though.

  • @elcemuziq8514
    @elcemuziq8514 Pƙed 10 dny

    Very accurate video..

  • @every1lovesmeeee
    @every1lovesmeeee Pƙed 6 dny

    Idc what you say construction is more of a con for me. Simple projects be lasting for years and it makes the traffic worse because everyone (VA/DC drivers) definitely don't care about the safety of others. I call 495 accident highway smh.
    This was really good!

  • @SeaWitch115
    @SeaWitch115 Pƙed 6 dny

    I just moved to the Maryland from California for school last year and the weather is so confusing to me. The cost of living is only slightly less then the sf Bay Area and there have been 3 tornado warnings since I have been here wtf?

  • @suzg7425
    @suzg7425 Pƙed 7 dny

    DC born raised in MD. Everything he said is right EXCEPT MD drivers are not the worst. You have people moving to this area
then getting a drivers license in MD (much cheaper insurance wise) then they are not familiar with how to navigate..so they are transplant drivers.

  • @jasonwallington2121
    @jasonwallington2121 Pƙed 10 dny +1

    I’ll say this about the food scene. There are a lot imposters, posers, instagram focused locales you have to weed through to find truly great cuisine. There’s great food but a lot of fools gold.

  • @latrinathomas2411
    @latrinathomas2411 Pƙed 7 dny

    The food used to be excellent in the DMV, but since COVID it’s hard to find good food so I stopped going to restaurants. I am still hard on the seafood restaurants in Maryland. I think it’s less experienced cooks and more trendsetter’s restaurants that’s missing the pride of cooking. I also think people should visit the lower-end restaurants, because the foods are always on point without the significant price tags.

  • @tundepyne3928
    @tundepyne3928 Pƙed 11 dny +1

    Pretty accurate

  • @kaithewise8449
    @kaithewise8449 Pƙed 5 dny

    I actually think the D.C food scene is growing. But the D.C food scene, if you're trying to spend lots of money in the center of the DMV then go ahead but in the surrounding area it's lacking in the food scene. (especially mexican from what i've seen)

  • @wecameasdonuts
    @wecameasdonuts Pƙed 8 dny

    CLEAN ASS EDITING YESSIR

  • @reneehearn3176
    @reneehearn3176 Pƙed 8 dny

    Cicadas were really bad in Southeast Georgia where I live this Spring

  • @javamd1971
    @javamd1971 Pƙed 11 dny +1

    Driving in Boston scared the daylights out me, including my home state of MICHIGAN. But, I concur with you that Maryland drivers are terrible!!!!! Not sure I agree with some of your other points, I.e. food, but the driving goodness YESSS!!!

  • @jayson1geek479
    @jayson1geek479 Pƙed 8 dny

    How is the mental health field in DC?

  • @clb24
    @clb24 Pƙed 11 dny +3

    Racial stratification is a problem too.

  • @the_mavs_fan
    @the_mavs_fan Pƙed 3 dny +1

    Dc metro being superb is hilarious

    • @MakingBigMoves
      @MakingBigMoves  Pƙed 2 dny

      The US has hundreds of cities and only
      Like 5 have reputable subway systems, dc is ranked #2. So when you compare it to the US, i guess you have to say superb right? Now when you leave the US, then nah. It’s ass.

  • @Mzsourpatch28
    @Mzsourpatch28 Pƙed dnem

    I’m here now and ready to go 😂

  • @diesel2421
    @diesel2421 Pƙed 11 dny +2

    I’ve lived here my whole life. Dude aint loafin. He keeping it a buck
We Maryland drivers don’t take no crap. Virginia drivers are the worst.

  • @lovemykids7483
    @lovemykids7483 Pƙed 6 dny

    I agree re the food!!!!