HOW I SEE THE USA AS A EUROPEAN (after 6 months)
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- Опубліковано 20 вер 2024
- Cultural shocks? Differences between Europe and the USA? Regrets, struggles, positive surprises? In this video, I want to share with you some of my impressions of the United States after spending 6 months travelling the country. So, do you reckon I should come back?
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As a truck driver in America, I've seen every corner of this country multiple times. One thing I've learned is how many Americans don't even know how much open space there is. I hear people all the time say America is overcrowded. I tell them to get out of the city and drive around the country. It's all open space. I love it. Right now, I'm in west Texas. No people just open land. Thank you for letting us live through you on your adventures.
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Just proves empty land doesn't vote. Next time they paint the flyover states red on the news, pause for a moment and realize that represents less people than Chicago does.
Lol yes! I always say it like this “clearly youve never been to wyoming” when I hear relatives talk about dem immigrants from Venezuela.
“Why dont we just let them live in wyoming. Let them start a city there. We havent gotten around to it. Let them have a crack at it”. 🙃
@@pahwraith A ''crack'' at it. Heh.
@@pahwraith Wyoming traffic jam, one in sight behind you and another pulling away in front and you're doing 85. I am a Texan but, if I had to pick someplace in Not Texas to live, Wyoming is close to the top...except for the cold part.
One reason for being kicked out of places for being barefoot could be that if you injure yourself, they don’t want you to sue them. Seriously so many people try to sue for ridiculous reasons in the US!
as a small biz owner this is 100% the reason we make people wear shoes and have wavers its so so sad cant trust anyone the law suits people come up with are crazy! its almost impossible to own a biz and make everyone happy
This comment is so spot on. If someone broke a bottle of glass and not all the shards got cleaned up or you walked over them in your bare feet before someone noticed, the business could be liable for your injury. So, the "no shoes" part of "no shirt, no shoes, no service" makes sense to me. But also, honestly, I love to walk barefoot and it drives me up the wall too that I can't just walk into a store in the middle of a hot summer day to get a drink of something cold. It wasn't always this way, unfortunately the sue-happy side of American culture makes these annoying notices necessary.
So much of {PC} culture is a direct response to lawyers making a living off what is in your wallet
yeah.... we are unfortunately the most litigious country in the world. 😞 which is why we also have the most lawyers
Any place serving food should have a no-shoes, no shirt, no service policy. This comes from the requirements the government places on them, Board of Health laws on the place.
Hello. As a Native American Indian (Navajo), I really enjoyed watching you adventure, especially in the USA. I’m originally from Flagstaff Arizona, but have lived in Alaska, Texas, Nevada, and New Mexico. I hope you come back to visit our great Country soon. 😀🙏❤️
As a somewhat well traveled American (only missing 3 states and 2 continents if you include Antarctica) your observations of the western US and culture are spot on but you still haven’t seen all of the US and the geography, subcultures and food east of the Mississippi River in places like the Gulf states, Great Lakes region, Midwest, New England, the Mid Atlantic coast and the South. That’s at least another 6 months and possibly more of a challenge for overlanding style of travel but the states are much smaller and have a lot to offer. I am looking forward to seeing your future adventures! They are alway entertaining and informative.
@@edjohnson2828 If you're addressing Eva you should post as a lone comment, not respond to another poster, as it looks like you are addressing Ron, not Eva
@@edjohnson2828 Exactly. Looking at her route, she missed most of what the States have to offer.
Regarding Texas, spent a year there and learned about driving there:
"The sun is rose and the sun is set, and we ain't out of Texas yet!"
Flagstaff is getting a big winter this year
Thank you for your lovely comments about America. You re always welcome.
@@lcarolc03 That's because she only visited.
You don't have to tip for coffee if they are asking up front, you tip for "service" if there is no service no tip.
1:15 "Smiles"? "Compliments"? That's if you're a pretty young lady! LOL
THANK YOU SO MUCH for joining me for the 6 months I spent in the USA. I hadn't expected to fall in love with it as much as I did... I might just be making plans to come back soon, but that's still top secret so don't tell anyone 😜
Come to Maine have some lobster.
Co sie dzieje na twojej twarzy?
Glad to see that you enjoyed the food in the US. If you stay there a bit longer you'll give up being a vegan. The hamburgers there are great.
You drove the West side of the US. It will really blow your mind when you drive West to East.
Yes!!!! You have not experienced the US until you have visited New England. Come up to Maine - it is beautiful up here and you would love Portland.
Texan here, loved your video and I have been to Europe a few times. It’s so refreshing to hear foreigners say they love my home. I don’t think Europe is better than the US or vice versa, just different ways of living. Seems like you get that 😊.
I have driven several times between Memphis TN and Tucson, a 3 day trip. I spent both nights and most of the trip in Texas. West Texas is one big desert.
Foreign women especially love America as women get treated better in America than anywhere else.
@@bobs182West Texas might be the ugliest place in America
Well said Steven. And I see your surname is "Gómez"! Spanish roots right there
As a European I know that Europe is way better (more friendly police officers and border controllers, way less guns, wonderful infra structure etc.) than the U.S.
Nice to see a European look beyond major cities as a destination and enjoy the western states' raw beauty.
What's an European? What's an American?
@@schadelharry4048 someone from europe or someone from america (usa)
@@aidanngarrettt Sounds pretty precise, doesn't it?
@@aidanngarrettt that should have been clear. Europe is huge. America is huge too. Both are big continents.
@@schadelharry4048 no it doesn’t truly discredits the rest of the americas
When I went to the UK the first time, I had many preconceived notions as well. I thought British folks were mean, stuck up etc. I soon found out how funny people are, how friendly and helpful etc. One of the perks of travel is to learn that people in different places are more the same than different.
I visited London last year for the first time as an American and had some really nice conversations with people. I was low key anticipating a bit of rudeness since so many people harbor stereotypes about us but didn’t experience that. The biggest culture shock for me was finding out that filter coffee is not really a common menu item. And not boxing up food. But yeah, the people were wonderful, the Tate Britain, the architecture and all the greenery, chef’s kiss. Truly was a dream vacation-we absolutely loved London. Cannot wait to go back if I can one day and hopefully see more of the actual country 😍
Hi , l from Vietnamies , l like lovely comment
Love the UK. I've seen a lot of it. Great old country.
You actually experienced less than half of the USA. Even your trip through Texas missed the entire eastern portion of the state where the geography & people are different. The southern states will give you another accent to pick up, different food & a different pace. New York City actually is a place where a car is for the most part optional. There is so much more to see and experience!
I laughed out loud when she said she had been all over the US and only saw some parts of the western quarter lol. Keeping the polack tradition alive lol
I bet she’s seen more than you though lol. But I get what you’re saying.
@@user-vv9lr2rw5d I know. The first clue was when she talked about all the trucks. First time I visited California from the Midwest in the 90s it felt like a totally different country to me.
Yeah, basically she drove from Spain to the Netherlands and thinks she drove all over Europe. There is so much more US culture she hasn’t experienced. There’s the south, the east coast, the northeast and the Midwest. All of which have their own distinct culture and geography.
She literally drove through the least populated parts of the USA
I've lived here my whole life, rarely traveling to other countries. This was a very balanced assessment and there was something in it, positive and negative, that we can all learn from. My brother married a woman from Belgium and, when her father came for his first visit, he and I went to a local supermarket together. I struck up a conversation with the woman in line behind me and, when we left, he asked me why I didn't introduce him. I told him I didn't know her, and he looked at me like I had three eyes. That is very common where I live, and we take it for granted. He told me that would never happen at home. By the time he left, he was actually initiating conversations with strangers and told me that he found it very liberating.
My Italian husband had a similar reaction. I'm originally from South Dakota. We were on the bus in Chicago and I started chit chatting with the bus driver. My husband looked at me like I needed to be admitted into a looney bin. Told him that this is pretty normal. After that, slowly but surely he started to do the same.
I think this is more of a north European style. If you visit south eastern Europe and Balkans people are more relaxed and you will be caught up in casual conversations.
@@nevencuca1680 When we've been in the Balkans, we have found really great people. Especially in Bulgaria and Turkey.
@@caregiverinitaly in deed. These people will invite you from the street straight to their table and feed you, give you a place to sleep and also some presents to take with you.
I personally don't like the idea of having even an implicit social obligation towards frivolous conversations.
As a fairly well traveled American, I'm flattered by how much you appreciate our landscape and culture. Whenever I get back to the US from other parts of the world, I'm impressed with the vastness of every part of the US. Thanks for reminding us of the good aspects of America!
I appreciate the landscape but not the culture, which is the main reason I moved out of the USA.
@@hfastatat Cool story, promise you'll stay gone? :)
@@charlesbrown4483 Yes, other than for weddings and funerals, I can't imagine any reason I would want to go back to the USA.
@@hfastatat Perfect.
@@charlesbrown4483 I agree, the chances of running into you are negligible. Please stay where you are.
It warms my heart to hear a European say that America is the most beautiful country in the world. I just wish all of our people were as beautiful (on the inside) as our country.
@@bearwrex9806 Like who? What are you talking about? Where do you live?
@@dena1007 I'm sorry, sweetie. Did I push a button? Does rhetoric fly over your head? All American bigots need not apply. No questions were asked. Therefore none required answering. (feel free to type in all caps from this point forward)
I'm an American who has lived in Spain for five years now and the cultural differences I've noticed between the US and Europe were pretty accurately summed up in this video, I have to say. One stereotype that bugs me the most about the US is that we are constantly eating nothing but fast food! There is some incredible local cuisine in many parts of the country that is not well-known outside of the US. So thanks for clearing that up.
I think it's the driving distances and that's why drive thrus make the most sense.
Say hello to on road Eva .
“The Latin King” University Avenue, Des Moines, IA! Make a reservation and enjoy the extremely small parking lot and traffic getting there,……. But it is well worth it.
And not all good, quality food here is hyper expensive. I think Eva's perception is skewed by West coast dining which can indeed be expensive because they pay their workers more, sometimes provide healthcare etc and those costs are reflected in the number beside the menu item..not so much the added cost of better ingredients which in some cases isn't a premium at all.
Most Americans I know eat almost no fast food. Seems young people eat fast food. We eat delicious wholesome food.
I was born in Berlin Germany. In 59 my family migrated to the the States... my sister and I were 10 and 11 years old and were determined to move back as soon as possible. That feeling of being homesick only lasted a few month... now we are diehard citizens and America is our home. Hoping your marriage dreams will come true. Look us up in Seattle :)
operation "paper clip"?
@@GoPacior really.. Haa
You are what I love about America. Anyone can go from a stranger in a strange land to an American at home.
Absolutely not
@@GoPacior Nazi scientists..Peenamunde...Werner Von Braun.
I am Bulgarian and I did come to US 25 years ago. And believe me, I love this land. This is my home, forever.
USA Love it here.
Thank you for coming to America!
Spoken like an American glad you joined the melting pot, True Immigrants only improve this country they always have. 👍🇺🇸🤠
If you were American, you might feel (slightly) differently! See? You STILL regard yourself as Bulgarian. I would too if I were you!
I don’t find any of it surprising! I used to think the US was “the best country in the world,” mostly because that was what we were told almost every day in the media. I know better now. Now I know that the US ranks WAY down the list of most positive indices, i.e. it ranks somewhere between 15th and 25th in the developed world, in MOST positive parameters! We rank number one in just one thing, wealth and power (which are one thing). IN THE US, NOTHING ELSE MATTERS…
That’s awesome! The USA has a lot of variety depending on where you are. I’m a Cuban American (born in Miami) and South Florida is different than anywhere else in the USA, but drive 3 hours north to Central Florida and then that’s completely different, which is different than if you leave Florida. The point is, there’s something for everyone but you just have to find the area that suits you best. Great video!
@@lionsuar77 what? I drive three hours to Orlando and I’m in cape. That’s 3 hours to Miami. How is it not 6hrs from Miami to Orlando?
@@bryan360424 Orlando is about 4 hours from Miami. Orlando is not where Central
Florida begins. It begins around Ft Pierce which is an hour south of Orlando.
Eva...I have to say, as an American, sometimes we can get so focused on all of the negatives that we see in the country...it is so refreshing to have an outsider's view. I have been fortunate enough to have lived, traveled and worked in many other countries, and when I come back to the States I am re-astonished by its sheer beauty and amazing cultural diversity. Thanks for the reminder, and your willingness to have an open mind. Come visit us in the American Southwest and meander through the backroads of Native Amercian country. On behalf of Americans....we welcome you! 😀
....you should move to 3rd world countries so you learn how love america and value it more
Les, the same applies to South Africans! We also tend to focus on the negative, yet there are so many positives!
@@JHBVDS I love your country! Beautiful. Almost moved there about 25 years ago!
I am thankful to be an American. But watching an outside view on our country like Australian News reporting on Biden is a hard pill to swallow.
@@awesomedave8484 the beauty about Eva's videos is that she stays out of politics
So refreshing to see a light hearted video. No politics. Thank you for bringing a smile to my weekends.
Amazing and interesting summary of your American road trip with genuine negative and positive insights. As an American, it was refreshing to hear an unbiased view from an open-minded European about your experiences without just being the usual slam of the negatives. America definitely has a unique culture (outside of the big cities) and there's plenty of beauty if you actually travel through our beautiful nation without just looking for the usual negatives pushed through mainstream news and the "haters". Thank you!
Tipping for coffee, take-out etc is a big discussion / disagreement in the US, also. I don’t tip for coffee, frozen yogurt where I’m serving myself, etc. The finger should be pointed at directly at employers underpaying & expecting customers to subsidize wages and by extension - their business. US tipping expectations are out of control, and many Americans feel the same. In just waiting for a tip jar to appear at the grocery check-out 😢
@@AnnieParkerConfidential Shhh. Don't give the supermarkets any ideas! Lol 😆
@@ngo7156 😉💕
Absolutely love this video! I am a German who moved to the US in 2009 and I agree with everything that you said. My two favorite things about the US are the insanely friendly people and the vast and simply amazing wild landscapes. I have never regretted moving here and I don't see myself move back to Germany either. Come visit me in San Diego next time you're here! :) Would love to meet you and beautiful Vilk!!
San Diego has always been a friendly city. Try exploring other states - not as friendly.
@@stephendacey8761 I think as long as you avoid New York City you should be fine
I lived for decades in the US and now I'm back in Europe. I do miss the US and I hope to go back again.
@@stephendacey8761 The farther east you go.. the less friendly the state is. Shrug.. fact of life. Hence I never go east of the Mississippi River anymore.
@@stephendacey8761 Most places in the US are friendly except the Northeast and large urban areas. Any rural area is friendly.
I just want to say thank you for such kind words. We have issues in our country for sure and we often times only hear the negative from other countries but what you said was absolutely a breathe of fresh air. Thank you
I would say that a lot of us in the U.S. try to avoid talking politics for the most part in polite conversation. It really is the media prompting political conversations more often than not. Definitely appreciate your honest assessment of your experience.
Yup.
What I would give for ALL 24 hour news networks to be permanently removed, not to mention Facebook and most of Twitter. There are so many problems that would be solved with these gone.
@@davidmacy411 That sounds great, but it would allow our politicians to run even more rampant than they have been. I'd prefer we pass legislation that (1) media outlets in the country must be owned and run by americans and (2) media outlets should get sanctioned or be banned for flat out lying, or pretending their opinion shows are "news". Personally I am NOT happy with where our country is ATM.
@@whyismynametaken123 To add on, we know about George Soros and his billions in donations to radical causes for years, but it's just been discovered he's been donating to actual news anchors like Lester Holt and others! My God this should not be allowed! This radically affects how our "news" is reported, and some is NOT reported. And how any given story can be molded to lean to one political side and literally shape people's views
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I went to Europe as an American and smiled everywhere they looked at me like i was crazy
@thouxan5990 I found that in Alaska.
LOL, they also look at that as being superficial. It's just how us Americans are. Always Smiling. If they want to be more creeped out, they should watch the movie Smile.
The barefoot rule is usually because if you were to step on something in the restaurant/store and hurt your foot you could sue the restaurant and it’s basically just them protecting themselves. They really don’t care if you’re barefoot or not it’s just protection.
right on, very well said.
I think it’s normally just something that doesn’t need to be said. You shouldn’t have to be reminded to put on footwear before entering a restaurant.
@@AL-bv7jt yes, we were not raised in a cave. It's for your own safety so you don't cut yourself and to look like you're a part of human civilization. Common sense.
In most locations "No shirt, no shoes no service" and "No animals except service animals." is a State, County or Municipal local health code ordinance.
US liability laws and the cost of healthcare. Customer steps on a piece of glass and there's a real chance you will lose your business.
I moved to the US from Canada to attend college in 1981 (Wyoming/Hawaii) and basically never left. Like you I love the diversity of the people and the geography. This is home now. I’ve been in Washington State for the past 37 years and wouldn’t have changed it for the world. Hopefully you will one day get to experience this country as I have - fingers crossed for you.
I, too, moved to Washington state and love it! Not from another country, though, but from the other side of the (southern) US. It's so beautiful here!
lol that's wild. I could not imagine living the rest of my life in the U.S
Aloha from Honolulu! As someone originally from the East Coast of the US who has been living in Hawai‘i for the last 15 years, I highly recommend returning to the US and checking out the East Coast during your next visit. I’ve been to 42 of the 50 states and each region has its own micro culture and is so different. The cultural differences between the East Coast and the West Coast are real ✌️
We love it here on the east coast. I can't put into words the lovely quality of life and how we have so much to enjoy here. That's all I'll say as I don't want too many people to move here!
I AM EUROPEAN AND LOVE BEEN IN AMERICA ? TRAFIC HERE IS SO COMFORTABLE AND PEOPLE ARE VERY RELAX AND PLEASANT ? ONLY WHAT I DON'T LIKE IS THE REAL STATE MARKET HOUSES PRICES , SO HIGH ? DREAMS ARE ALMOST GONE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE TO AFFORD AND BUY HOME ?
She said she's been to NYC and Miami - her next trip should try and hit Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Georgia, Louisiana, Illinois, Maine, New Hampshire, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New Mexico, North and South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia.
I would skip Alabama, Arkansas, Indiana, Iowa, Idaho, New Jersey, Wisconsin, West Virginia and Minnesota if I were her. Not that there's anything wrong with those places - but if she's here for 6 months starting east and heading west - one only has so much time, PA and Ohio are next to each other as an example and just straight driving through Ohio and PA could be as much as 18 hours.
Why would I downgrade my life by returning to the US?
I grew up in West Virginia and yes I very agree you should go to the east coast. It will blow your mind.
O beautiful for spacious skies, For amber waves of grain, For purple mountain majesties, Above the fruited plain! ...
As a 67-year old American with a daughter your age, I think you have a pretty good assessment of us. My wife and I recently visited Spain, France, and Italy on a cruise and we want to go back and spend weeks there. We were enthralled... There is something about traveling to a different place and culture that gives you a different perspective on your OWN place and culture.
When I was in high school and college, my parents hosted a Japanese exchange student. So when my daughter was in high school, we hosted a Chinese girl one year, a German girl the next, and a Ukrainian girl the year after that. We learned at least as much from them as they did about us. We had a blast with all of them.
America is only 247 years old (well, as an Anglocized culture with lots of immigrants from other places). We mostly speak Americanized English. We may have 50 states and hundreds of local governments, but we have one currency and we all pay taxes to the Feds. PEOPLE are very similar everywhere. We may have different religions and political views, but at the end of the day, we all have families, we all have to eat and work for a living. HOW we do that is what varies a bit all over the world. You would probably find differences all over Europe similar to the differences you would find all over the States, or Canada, or Mexico.
I had to laugh when you talked about RAM pickups and their rude drivers... Yep! Insurance companies would agree with you that as a group, they include some of the worst and drunkest drivers on the road.
As for food, as a back-sliding vegan, I feel your pain. Over here, we joke about Whole Foods as if it were Whole Paycheck! All three of my adult children have worked for Whole Foods at one point. So they could tell you some funny stories.
Yes, come back and tour the Eastern USA. Do a Maine to Florida trek, but meander the back roads, with occasional forays into cities. Start in the North in Summer... Truthfully, many of the states are so big, you could spend six months touring them and not see everything. North Carolina is like that, as we have mountains, Piedmont, and coastal plains with distinctly different cultures and geographies. Different parts of America were settled by completely different people, so there are plenty of things to experience. Rural and urban cultures tend to be very different. Big city cultures tend to be very different from the surrounding small town cultures, especially in the South. So zig-zag from place to place. Come back and make some more cool videos! I admire your humanity and your production chops.
Good suggestion for a return trip. One interesting note about American English. It’s actually an older English dialect (as is Canadian English) than that which is spoken in England. Most accents heard in England today (particularly the soft “r”) did not appear until the early 19th century - well after The U.S. nation was formed. In fact, at one time, the English spoken by the residents of Tangier Island, Maryland was studied by linguists as it was essentially English as spoken in Cornwall in Elizabethan, England. Ironically, American English (as spoken with that particular form of the mid-Atlantic dialect) probably sounds more like the English spoken by the likes of Lord Cornwallis and his peers than that which is spoken by The Windors in Buckingham Palace today.
@@southjerseyjim5049 This is so interesting I am a fan of linguistics, totally empirical, I just enjoy languages and fun info about them; I had already briefly read what you are saying here but it almost didnt make sense to me and then when I mentione it to a few people they completely disregarded it as if I completely misunderstood what I read, but now you are confirming it. I'm glad to know this!
Great comment! I was lucky enough to be an exchange student to northern California back in 1998, and sharing with 2 different families plus all the friends and people that I met over there made me get to know and love so much about the US. You guys truly are super nice people. Also while being there I had lots of really good european friends who were in the same program as I was and I can remember them having all the same preconceptions and or expectations as Eva mentions here in her video. I learned lots from them as well. I am from Bolivia so MY own expectations and preconceptions were completely different, it was almost like seeing things from 3 different angles!!! DEfinitely opened my mind a LOT at the young age of 17, exchange programs are amazing!
@@southjerseyjim5049 Thanks for sharing that!!! Very interesting!!
Yep, all that stuff from NYC up the Taconic. Go to Woodstock and to Vermont and eat some of those sweet-little-wild-blueberries in Maine. Stay away from the cities. Pick cherries off the trees and eat 'em, just check for ticks after your done.
Very impressed with your experiences & assessment of the US. As a US citizen (Army brat) who was born in Brazil & lived in Germany, Portugal, Greece & Panama. I've been fortunate to travel for work to over 80 countries for the last 30 years & I adventure travel frequently as well. I think you nailed all of your points perfectly. It's been a blast following your travels to many of the places I've been. Bravo to you for showing many people around the world, who don't get to travel internationally, places far off the beaten path. There are many aspects about living in the US that really annoy me but I'm glad to hear generally, you would enjoy living here. Cheers!
I'm from Missouri and I ABSOLUTELY love your honesty. I never traveled out of the states so this is very amusing for me. Thank you!!
Me to!
Discussing how she was barefoot in Starbucks!
If you for 10 days to Seville, you won't regret it. The most tranquil city in Spain with a pedestrianized centre, so it is good for all the processions that they do.
Definitely, please, come back so you can and travel on the Eastern half. I've loved watching your videos and hearing your observations! I would love to have the guts to do what you do and travel alone and go experience Europe. You rock!
Love hearing your impressions of the Western USA. Thank you for sharing that. I have spent all but three of my 74 years in the Western USA, but have visited all but two of our fifty states. I lived in Germany for a year, and have traveled much of Western Europe, Australia, NZ, Canada and Central America. My experience is that people in small towns and rural areas are much more friendly and welcoming than cities, no matter the country. Safe travels to you.
Loved your video. As an American who has also traveled abroad a lot, it’s interesting to hear an outsider’s perspective when they visit the US. There’s a lot of cultural elements that I hadn’t really thought about because it’s natural to me.
Europe is what america used to look like before mass migration
@bryan ICE America is largely at fault for mass migration as refugees flee USA instigated flare-ups
@@kashlawrence most coming today in Europe arent bc of it. They age northern Africans and Africans overall
I grew up in France but I've lived in the US for over 40 yrs now. You got me laughing with so many of your observations about this country. I really appreciate that people take the time to wave from their car when passing you on a dirt road or just saying" Hi" when walking by. The 4 way intersections still gets me confused too.😂
I`m an Englishman now living in France. I can`t believe how unfriendly the french are when on the roads. If you give way to one on a narrow lane they just ignore you as they come towards you then pass by without hand waving or nodding. When I`m walking on a quiet road and step to one side to let them pass, I give them a big smile and they just look terrified and stare straight ahead. It`s very odd and quite comical because the rest of the time they are very friendly.
How did you legally immigrate
Most people are confused at 4-way stops, that's how you can almost always go first.
France has much better food.
@@scottslotterbeck3796 People don`t want it, though. The two busiest restaurants in my nearest french town are BurgerKing and McDonalds. Carparks are full all day long.
From an American soul to a European soul. I was born in Washington DC. Raised in Montana. Even though DC is my home I call Montana my home as I was raised there. Thank you so much for loving American way of life and our beautiful country. The love we have for each other transcends boundaries or countries for we are all of the same families in the end. "We are Humans."
As a Texan I had to laugh at your comment about how it never ends. When we drove to California from our home in North Texas, we left early that morning and stopped at a hotel in El Paso later that night. We were wiped out from a full day of driving and had to laugh because we were STILL in Texas. lol Also it's true that in most places in the US you need to have a car it really depends on where you live. My brother has lived in Austin for years and doesn't own a car. He can well afford to own one, he just doesn't want one or feel the need for one. He takes buses or his bike everywhere. It helps that he lives right in the city. We live in the country so owning a vehicle is an absolute necessity.
Not as big as my state
Same here in canada you drive 10 hours still in Ontario or in alberta from south to north 15 hours still pne province
I hear people mention how long it takes to drive through Texas every time I tell them I’ve driven across the country 7 times haha.
Three hours driving in Hungary in any direction you’ll be in one of seven different countries
@@dukeridercalgary except we can actually drive to all cities ( I’m sure there’s a couple towns that aren’t) in the lower 48;)
As an American who has spent more of her life abroad than in the U.S., I appreciated your thoughtful reflections on the country. I grew up in the Midwest and have traveled around just about every region of the U.S. You should definitely try to explore east of the Rockies next time if you can. When people who are less familiar with the U.S. ask me general questions about the States/Americans, I usually tell them that as someone who grew up in Michigan, I can really only speak for a small corner of the U.S. I myself find that traveling to different states/regions in the U.S. feels like traveling to different countries unto themselves. The thing I miss most about the U.S. is there's a certain spirit that Americans have. There's a culture and value placed on a "we can do it," creative, innovative, and relatively open-minded, attitude. Generally speaking, people aren't afraid to take risks and try new things and I miss that a lot in the workplace and in communities in general when I am outside of the U.S. (Not saying other people in other countries do not have those qualities, too, it's just it's really pervasive in the U.S. and, by and large, highly valued.) Looking forward to your continued travels!
Agree! I am an American from Chicago who spent 9 yrs teaching in Kenya and traveled extensively in Europe during several of those summers. I love Europe for many of the comparative reasons Ava brought up and would definitely live there if given the opportunity.
Eva, I second the encouragement to explore east of the Mississippi River and focus more on cities. I know that wild camping and outdoor living is your thing, but from the perspective of journalism, this trip took you through a relatively limited set of demographics - racially, culturally, and politically. The American West - and notably Texas - is a really different culture. Especially re: truck, guns, and politics. It is stunning in its beauty and also more of that fiercely independent ‘cowboy’ sensibility. And conservative politically. A big loop through the Midwest, east coast, down to, say, New Orleans would be really interesting for you, esp if you focused more on cities with beautiful wild camping spots sprinkled in. That would radically broaden your exposure to different folks politically and ethnically. And you would find some fascinating connections to things you value. For example, in many big cities, including Chicago, you would get to visit w folks who have built amazing urban farms, great vegan cuisine, etc. And in most cities, if you weren’t staying in homes, you could park on the street overnight. I live on a tree-lined street in a cozy, vibrant neighborhood in the city, and you could park and sleep on that quiet street. (And of course my wife and I would happily put you up in our guest room too if you liked.) All to say, the majesty of the American west, esp the Rockies, is amazing and I plan to head out there this summer, but for the richness of American *culture*, I love big cities like Chicago, which have much of the culture of New York or London combined with the friendliness common to the Midwest US. Come back soon!
@@stevenslaughter8473 who's Ava?
@@DenzelPF31oops. :-) Thanks for the typo correction.
Eva....you need to come see the southeast and Midwestern parts of the USA also sometime....
Eva I'm glad that you're visit was mostly positive. I hope you realize that you saw only a tiny slice of our country. My wife and I traveled the country by car for many years and were able to visit almost every region,a total of 46 states. And I can honestly say that every state was different in many ways. I hope you have the opportunity to expand your travels. You will be truly be amazed at the diversity of both the people and landscapes. Love your videos. Safe travels
even within states you have very different regions, cultures and overall differences.
Yeah, Driving out West is completely different than the East. Out east you can drive through 10 states in a weekend. You can drive from state to state to state and not even feel like you left a city.
Until the last few years, tipping was only at dine-in restaurants as you would tip your waiter/waitress based upon how good the service was. Only recently have people expected a tip for carryout. People over 40 generally know how to drive a manual transmission, many of us over 40 learned on a manual.
I prefer a manual transmission, but yeah I'm a bit north of 40. Unfortunately they're not as common of an option in newer vehicles.
@@lowerclassbrats77 automatic is better
Thank you for this heartfelt message.
I’m old, goin on 70 and have traveled all over this country.
When I was 18 I took off from the northeast here and headed west then just kept traveling.
Your perspective is delightful!
I hope to get to Europe before I die ( not to be dark it’s just a reality of a finite life 🤷♂️)
Of my 4 children my daughters are the most adventurous and have traveled extensively in this country and South America. They are delightful people as are you.
If you make it back here I hope you are able to see the eastern mountain ranges and the great deciduous forests of the east especially in the fall.
Best of the best to you .
I think this was one of the best reviews of America that I've ever seen! You nailed it 🤠
she didnt go east...
@@gatorbite6354 She said she did before.
I hosted a visitor from the Middle East a number of years ago, and she was amazed that we had farms with corn growing on them. All the images she had seen from the US were of cities: New York, Los Angeles, Boston, Miami, etc. Thank you for your tour of land I probably won't get to see. Blessings.
I wonder if that was also because the food in the middle east is mostly imported from Europe and Russia. It's easy to see how if the food you buy is from those regions, you just associate that with where the farms are. As a kid, I always thought Europe was all cities because they do have a higher population density and most imported food in the US is from somewhere else in the Americas.
GUNS AND AMERICANS SCARE ME.
Not everyone in Europe makes a livable wage. I talked to a store sales lady in either Italy or France (don't remember which) and she told me she didn't make enough salary to pay her rent and so she shared an apartment with friends in order to live. We tipped everyone in Europe (Italy, France, Spain, and Switzerland) just as we do in the US. They seemed to appreciate the tips. I missed out on a trip to England as we broke up before we were to go there.
I'm a Canadian Resident Currently Travelling the US in my SUV. What's surprised me the most so far after 4 months of travel is how kind and welcoming people in the US are. In Canada, we are bombarded with News outlets broadcasting political divide and violence in the United States and so to talk to people who live here first hand is very eye opening. We are all so alike at the end of the day- human- and we can all relate to that experience.
I’m an (US) American currently living in Washington State. My late uncle was from Calgary. I like to call you all our Canadian cousins.
As an American, well East Coaster...Its funny to see this video, and comments saying how nice Americans are when usually all I see, read, experience even is how we are dicks, rude, cold etc. So I guess its refreshing to see. A lot of east coasters are brutally honest. They don't really hold back. Down south people are definitely very nice and welcoming, tho it sometimes comes off as fake (just my opinions from the handful of times I went down there). My dad was born and raised in Canada and lived half his life there. I never thought of US and Canada very different, but I've only been twice. When I worked at Six Flags Great Adventure when I was younger we would get a lot of Canadian visiters from Ottawa, Montreal, Toronto etc and they were always very nice down to earth people. Always polite and all seemed to be having a good time. I'd love to see Western Canada at some point in my life.
Well, you are bombarded by the MSM. However, u have to watch your back in parts of democrat controlled cities. Remember, 90% of the country folks and counties are free and voted against the treasonous democrats.
@@andycrizack GFY, Masshole. 😜
Media does that to us (US) with Mexico
This is so relatable, I moved to the US from London about 4 months ago and you're spot on! I love how friendly people are here, and that yes they'll just come up to you and say hello. In London if you look at someone in the eyes on the subway people will think you're crazy.
First thing learnt in the UK is to stop looking in people eyes/at people. Coming from a place where not looking in people eyes made you a rude, grumpy or a weird person.
Most northern states in the US aren't friendly either. Look at someone weird in NYC or Philadelphia & they could get violent.
@@RomanNavy87 I lived in New York City and I beg to differ with you. People from all over the world live here and It is a very friendly city if you take the time to talk to people. Furthermore, there are musicians and performers in the subways, on the streets and in the parks. You pretty much can get a free concert any day of the week. NYC gets a bad rap when it shouldn't.
@@darlenegriffith6186 I used to model in NYC and I encountered many rude ppl and I currently reside outside Philadelphia. 🙃
Had a friend from England his family came over to Texas to visit , His Mum said isn’t this nice they heat the outside too,
As an Italian living in USA for years now I love traveling the USA I’ve been all over the country as well as Canada. It’s gigantic compared to Italy and even Europe the vast open spaces are mind boggling at first but I’ve come to love it so. 🍻
What have been your favorite states?
USA and Canada are very similar we are brother nations same culture together they are larger than Russia. Love both
@@alfredvinciguerra532 We WERE brothers until GW Bush decided that we needed passports to cross the border for the first time since 1867. The USA now feels colder to me than Iceland.
@@AvroBellow that’s disappointing. I’m sorry to hear that.
@@LuvThyMind29 difficult to choose just one lol probably Wyoming or Arizona. Both states are so beautiful.
Thank you for your kind & respectful words.
As an American, I've lived in the US, and Europe (and quite a few other regions), and while I always enjoy meeting the people and experiencing their ways of doing things and trying out the local cuisine and discovering what amazing cool incredible things they have... in the end, there's no place like home :) .
From what I've heard is that for example Japan being there as a tourist is very different from living there. And I wonder if her perspective would be the same if she had to life in the US.
That's always the sentiment, right? I am from Croatia. Moved to Germany first, then Ireland, now I'm in MIssissauga, Canada, I always wanted to live in Canada (since I was like 14, now I'm almost 38). But I am looking forward to going home in Summer or early Autumn. I want to see my parents, my friends, my home
I am an immigrant living in US for 40 years mostly in Los Angeles, working as a public servant. I love what US stands for in its constitution. It isn’t perfect but it is far from being a bad country. It is also an interesting country that landscape and local culture are different from region to region. It offers all different lifestyle choices, too.
Immigrants appreciate the constitution, yet so many citizens are happily trying to end free speech they call hate speech. They can’t foresee that when the government regulates speech they can deem almost anything hateful, thereby ending free speech. Just look at the twitter abuse scandal. Thank you for standing up for our beloved constitution. You are a great American 😉
perfection is an unreachable ideal. the honor isn't found in reaching perfection, but in reaching *_FOR_* it.
@@JohnLeePettimoreIII cringe
Why are you still just an immigrant? Aren't al Americans basically Immigrants in American History
it is a bad country, full of people who think they are good. 1400 military bases in 153 countries?? smh
I always make this differentiation: in the US, a lot of things are within the range of accepted behavior, but that doesn't mean that Americans in general are "like that". For example, things like smiling at strangers, yelling out compliments, small talk, talking loudly in public, etc. Those are not unusual and are not shunned, but don't ignore the fact that 95% of everyone else in the background is NOT doing those things, either. You absolutely notice and pay attention to those who do, so it seems much more common than it is.
I use the same example when explaining to single women why not "all guys are trash". They only pay attention to the ones who they're personally involved with; they aren't taking into consideration the number of guys they encounter who treat them with respect or even deterrence or the guys they friend zone. Fundamentally the same principle. In fact, there was an experiment I saw where a professor showed a video interview in which a clown runs through the background. After the interview, the professor asked if anyone noticed anything odd about the interview and nobody even remembered seeing a clown. 🤣
Depends are where you are. The rural areas she travelled through would have a lot more outwards hospitality (I'll call it) than the urban centers on the coasts. Even in California, I hear about SoCal people being weirded out by the more rural Northern Californians smiling and being friendly to them.
@@the13nthpartyboy Sierra Nevada range/Madera County lifelong resident here. Can confirm!
She's pretty. When you hit 50, none of that will happen. Love the GS.
As a driver of a Ram pickup truck, I laughed out loud to your assessment of those drivers. Because what you said is partly true (not for me, of course). Anyway, I am glad to hear that your six months here left a positive impression. I live in beautiful Colorado and admire your decision to explore the western states. You will find that the Eastern U.S. is quite different than the West, but still full of its own kind of beauty. But, like you, I prefer the wide open spaces of the Western states and the beauty of nature that blesses our country more than many Americans realize. I loved visiting Europe many times and appreciate the history, the architecture and many cultures that you find as you visit the various countries there. Yet, despite wonderful trips to Europe (and elsewhere), I always felt happy and relieved to return home. Staying out of politics is so wise, Eva... get past those petty squabbles and you find just what you experienced - a kind and generous people. But, I think that is true all over the world, not just in America. People are people. You would be a wonderful addition to our country and I hope you will return and have more good stories to tell. ❤
I love your videos, and THANK YOU for telling so much truth about our country and sharing your experiences! We're so glad you like it, and you're always welcome!
Yes. As an expat Canadian living in the American Southwest for 40 years it's a place with virtuos and endless landscapes - love the desert. I think your comments were a fair appraisal of this diverse and great nation. I do feel like a second class citizen because I don't have a pickup. Currently living as a relief worker and missionary in Kenya
As an American, it was fun to listen to your impressions and I'm so glad you thought the people were nice. I do hope you get to visit again because there is so much that you didn't see. As you said, it is a very large country and really a completely different experience to see New England or the south east coast so I hope you get to see those places soon.
"As you said, it is a very large country and really a completely different experience"
In addition to that consideration, until after 9-11 and increased security, Americans could travel with only a diving license, no passport required, to a large chunk of the world. Make a line from Guam and Hawaii to Alaska, Canada, Bermuda, Caribbean islands and Mexico. That is basically all of the CONTINENT of North America. People say, "We have driven around Canada and Mexico, and next year we will make our first foreign trip/overseas trip"
Sacramentans suck. Voted worst drivers in the USA. Worst homlessness in the USA, worse than San Francisco!
Beauty: Things you missed.
Great Smoky Mountains in the fall -- they are beautiful anytime of year, but they REALLY shine out in the fall.
The Grand Canyon. Beautiful with out qualification. But do you realize how huge it is? Let me give you a visual. Put each person in the entire world into a cube that is 8 meters on a side (512 cubic meters), put all of those cubes into the Grand Canyon -- you'd be a long way away from filling it.
Yosemite National Park: Although these days, it's probably overrun with tourists, it's still incredibly beautiful -- majestic. MUST hike to the top of Half Dome.
8m x 8m x 8m =512 cubic meters
@@helmutgromann5692 Holy Crap! Wow! I refuse to believe I made such a horrible error.
Thank you for pointing it out.
Nonetheless, despite that error, the rest of it is correct.
The volume of the grand canyon is 4.17 trillion cubic meters.
World population is 8.1 billion.
That makes 514.8 cubic meters per person.
512 cubic meters per person times 8.1 billion people is less than 4.15 trillion cubic meters.
The point is, the Grand Canyon is bigger than most people think it is and the world population is smaller than most people think it is.
Hello, yes, the USA are very huge. I live in Germany and had never been in the USA nor even in America. We Europeeans cannot imagine how much place there is. Regarding to the numbering system: 8.1 american billions are in Europe 8.1 Milliarde.
10 exp 6 are 1 Million in Europe
10 exp 9 are 1 Milliarde in Europe
10 exp 12 are 1 Billion in Europe
I'm sure everyone agrees with me that we would love to have you back for another visit. You are exactly the kind of foreigner we welcome with open arms! You take us as we are, warts and all, and don't demand that we accommodate you as so many do these days (and yes, I know many Americans have a similar reputation in other countries). I hope you come back and can spend all the time you wish here. I myself, 64 yo, born and raised here still have much to explore and learn about my own homeland. I'm working on it..
isnt your true homeland england?
@@drht6015 You referring to me or her? I'm 100% American born and raised. Live in the great white northwest near Canada
@@markharvey7988 haha so if you were born in china, you would be a chinese?
@@drht6015 I believe that where you were raised would be your homeland. Doesn't matter what your racial background is. I'm White, Black , Hispanic, and Korean but all I've ever known is the American way of life. I have connection to anyplace else.
@@drht6015 I answered your question about my true homeland. You didn't ask about my ancestry.
And yes, if I were born, raised, and called my home China I would consider myself Chinese
Enjoyed the perspective of a European who had the opportunity to see the western U.S. in such an intimate way. As an Idahoan I can definitely understand your appreciation for the wide open spaces, beautiful landscapes and amazing wild camping at every turn. I've talked with acquaintances from Europe and they often have no concept of how big the U.S. is. They often think they can fly into New York, go to Florida and maybe see Los Angeles in 2 weeks....all by car.
😂 It would be like saying, hey, I want to fly into Barcelona, check out Prague and Rome, and then head to Moscow, all by car in two weeks.
I mean you can......in a flying car 😏
They do exist, but they're not by any means common or accessible in any sense of the word.
Greetings from a fellow Idahoan :) I kept hoping she'd have more footage of the many beautiful and pristine place in Idaho!
Exactly the timeframe some travellers from the USA take to visit Europe. 🤣
As an American who lived in Germany for a few years and traveled quite alot around Europe, I must agree with your comparisons. It is so fun, easy, and very interesting to go from country to country, culture to culture throughout Europe. And I believe these experiences as well as learning multiple languages often makes Europeans more mature and worldly. But I also have to agree that America is so very beautiful and diverse, and HUGE ! We are very fortunate.
As an Australian who has a Belgian wife and has travelled a fair bit in both Europe and the USA I agree with all of that.
Actually, funnily enough , Europe is bigger than the US. No need to discuss this . Just look it up . Our individual countries are much smaller than America . Maybe people get confused because they think Western Europe is actually all of Europe. There's central and Eastern as well . Also the European population is more than twice the USA number .
I was stationed in England, Germany, Spain and Turkey. I agree, completely.
I visited Europe for the first time a few years ago. We rented a car and drove through four countries-Germany Switzerland, France, and Italy in less time than it takes to get to the northernmost part of my home state where people love to vacation. Most of population is centered in the Southeastern part. An 8 to 10 hour drive is nothing!
It was crazy to just be able to drive to a different country and watch the street signs change languages. I’ve driven to Ontario, Canada many times but it doesn’t feel any different.
Americans speak different languages it's not obvious to an American. My Thailand wife listens to someone from Georgia or someone from Boston Massachusetts and asks me what language are they speaking? I tell her English and she is shocked. I did not understand one word they said LOL
Nice! One of the better clips I've seen lately.
We have relatives in Germany and they would come visit us in Pennsylvania. They would ask to take a day trip to the Grand Canyon or visit Florida not realizing the enormous distance to travel to either location. My German cousins will travel to Paris to Christmas shop on a Saturday. In Texas that distance gets you from Dallas to Austin.Too many people from other nations knock the US without knowing anything about the US.
Canadian here, so I know the distances, and have been to the USA far too many times to count. You guys are great. Or were great. Electing a black POTUS brought out the worst of the worst people, and Americans went crazy. Imagine electing Trump as leader, a racist who is so stupid he seriously suggested injecting household disinfectants as a cure for covid. SMH.
Agree, and as your northern neighbour, we see and hear similar comments about our country.
Also I drive a truck, and have always had a truck and always will have a truck. Most times I am not hauling anything, but when I need a truck, there it is. Works as good as a car with all the benefits of a truck..... - Cheers
So true about Texas. I moved here about 5 years ago, for the second time. I'm originally from Germany and there I would take day trip bus tours to other European countries or take a train from Mannheim, Germany to Rome, Italy and be there in about 10 hours, going through Switzerland. You can drive from Amarillo to Corpus Christi, TX and it will take you about the same amount of time - and you've never left the state.
YASS we tried to go to memphis with our cousins and we only made it to nashville and they were done and we had to turn around back home. 😂😂
If you only knew your American governments, 'Foreign Policies', you'd know the true corruption of your government and its crony corporation ties...
I know Eva will never see my comment, but, I just have to say her video is hilarious! I was born and raised in Germany and I am living over 30 years in the US... and her observations are still things I notice to this day!
She sees but too many comments to answer all questions.
@Telco nerd I will never understand the guilting of people for taking the benefit of their employment. Taking vacation doesn't make one lazy, it's healthy and prevents burnout.
@Telco nerd totally agree! It took me moving abroad to see it fully. Work is a necessary part of life, but it shouldn't be one's whole life. There is a deep cultural programming in the US that somehow rest = laziness. I hope you find the right company.
@@jennraine Right, especially since it's UNPAID. In europe you usually get around 20 or more PAID days of vacation, usually by law.
@@Bunny99s thats way too long
As a Pacific Northwest native, I appreciate your compliment on our driving habits. Your impression really surprises me because drivers around here have gotten WAY worse over the last 10 years ☹️
I think Eva just might be surprised to find that there are far worse drivers in New Jersey, New York and Massachusetts.
I agree 100 percent. The pacific NW has changed in lots of ways in the past 10 years and the streets are more congested and the drivers are much worse !
That’s because there are far more people here in Washington state then there were 10 years ago. And the numbers only continue to increase.
Why are people getting worse drivers pass us by?
It was bad 20 years ago I lived in Tacoma WA. It seemed the wetter it was, the faster they went. Also road rage.
Other than the drivers it's one of the most beautiful states to visit!
Being in the military retired and traveling I seen over twenty counties, some good some bad, dirtiest Northern Africa, Europe some of the cleanest like Germany Austria and worst city when visited Paris. All have their beauty one of the best in Slovenia, and basically all over through the alps, loved the culture from country to country. But from the Midwest flat corn fields & pastures to rolling hills it’s still a beautiful place to live within the hardwood forest, and open spaces. It’s where your roots are and what YOU make of it. One of my most memorable was highway on top of the world through Canada and driving haul road to dead horse Prudoe bay. Glad you had a wonderful experience and beautiful shepherd. Bless you through your travels
I noticed your trip was exclusive to the West Coast. The US is HUGE and each area has a different culture. The West coast is very different from East Coast. The North is very different from the South. If you thought ppl were friendly on the West coast, you would be shocked how friendly the South is. The US has a lot of problems but we have a lot of good things to that you can not find anywhere else in the world. I am glad you enjoyed your trip here. Please come back and visit us in the South and on the East coast.
Southern people aren't friendly. They're fake friendly.
She said she visited Miami and other cities in the eastern US
@@cbatiau2528 Miami is NOTHING like, say, NYC, or Boston, or any city on the East coast of Maine.
She spent time in Texas and Yellowstone as well. I'd have to pull out the ol' driving atlas but I don't think either of those are on the West Coast. Also, she was driving during her trip so it's not like she flew over there or anything. Also, cba tiau's comment aboot Miami and other cities as well.
@@TheCashiron I think she just compared the East vs West costs to make a general point about how different they are, not to comment on how the girl actually travelled there. Me, I spent the first 10 years of my life ('64-'75) on the East coast and have no urge to ever go back except to visit relatives. If you can tolerate the total "D" lunacy and politics of the West coast it is more beautiful IMO.
As an American from Los Angeles who’s traveled most of the US, culture shock can come from one state/region to the next.
Going to college 2 hours away from my hometown was a culture shock.
It sounds like you were only in the West. To get a full picture of the US, you should consider traveling in the Midwest and East. The US is also very different north to south.
As someone who has traveled the US extensively since the early 80's I can honestly say that the differences between regions and their cultures has become almost nonexistent over the course of the last 40 years. It's as if we've gone from a conglomeration of various sets of morals and norms to one giant corporate driven value system that serves nobody but the shareholders of those corporations.
@@LeoTheComm I've travelled the US since the 60's and still notice a large range of differences throughout the regions and states. That said, when you compare only the larger cities, yes, I would agree with you.
FACTS!! Instead of countries, it's another state but it might as well be another country
Great video and it brought back some memories of when I first visited the states. I'm so glad you enjoyed your time in the U.S. I was born and raised in Europe but moved to America around ten years ago ... and fell head over heels in love with the country. I jumped through all the hoops and became an American citizen in 2019. It felt like a BIG homecoming. It still feels like that. I'm grateful every day to call this place my home. Best people in the world, IMO.
Thank you for respecting out laws. We LOVE immigrants, they understand what loss of freedom is like.
@@robertsmith2956 Most of Europe has freedom. It is a fallacy that US enjoys more freedom than most other countries
We are glad you came welcome home neighbor ☺️
@@lindsaysmith8119 Robert never specified just Europe. The vast majority of our immigrants are refugees from Cuba, which has very limited freedoms due to the communist regime.
Anyone over 45ish in the US typically can drive a manual, we are amazed when young people know how to drive a manual.
Absolutely one of the most adorable videos I have seen in a long time -- possibly ever! Thank you Eva for enjoying and reporting on our country so well! You are 1000% welcome back anytime. Bless!
Adorable? She is one of the most annoying twits that I've heard.
The whole tipping salaried employees for making a drink from a machine thing is really, really new. Those tipping machines (15, 20, 25%) are driving me insane, and I grew up in the US. I only started seeing it a couple of years ago, and I always just select the lowest or cancel. We never used to tip people for these jobs.
@Laura Atwood That has been true for decades. Companies do everything they can to avoid offering benefits of any kind to employees. I managed fast food restaurants in the 80s and even then, employees could not be scheduled for 40 hour weeks. I was required to schedule shifts that would be short enough that no break was required and the employee would not qualify for free food. This meant giving people three-hour shifts.
@@lauramaryland I tip for service not preparation. I don't tip the cook in a restaurant but I do tip the person who serves me.
@Laura Atwood But, if you can't afford to pay your employees a living wage, should you be in business?
@Liberative meh, I tip for service that goes above and beyond.
A barrista that's serving me overpriced coffee that took seconds to a minute or so to make, isn't getting a tip. If someone tips at Starbucks I hope they tip at McDs.
Its not new, they used to just have an actual tip jar, like bars may have. In fact Starbucks was one of the latter major "food" chains to accept card, I remember when they only dealt in cash, about 20 - 25 years ago.
Now, this was very refreshing to watch. Thank you for making this video. 30 years ago, I have left my native Germany to live in the USA. Spent my first 6 years in Florida, followed by 17 years in Tennessee and the past 8 years in Colorado. If you ever make it to Colorado, you are welcome to camp on our property. I'm happy that you would indeed want to live in the US. I have never regretted my decision to move here.
Would you feel comfortable raising young children in the USA nowadays?
We left the US for New Zealand a year ago so that our little girl would never suffer under the collective trauma of wondering if a firework is a gunshot.
@ZagnutBar I don't have children, but yes, I absolutely would. But I bet that you are having a wonderful time in New Zealand. I have never been there, but imagine it to be beautiful. All the best to you and your family
@@ZagnutBar What is wrong with a gunshot? People programmed by movies, t.v. shows, and the news to auto-assume its someone getting killed or some crap, when the vast majority of the time its target practice or hunting...
Hearing a gun shot shouldn't be a friggin trauma... jeesh... I can't imagine living in that kind of fear all the time.
I really enjoyed your video. I love to travel and I am from California. Thank you for talking about both the things you liked and the things you didn't. I'm so happy that you liked it enough that you would live here. I also liked that you empathized with Americans not always being able to travel due to the hugeness of the country and how far everything is. Hope you get to come back! If you do, try to visit both Southern and Northern California and if you need any help feel free to reach out!
As a brittish man, who traveled through the US in my early twenties, I know exactly what you mean, what you've discovered and your experience. God bless you little sister you are awsome, love your videos and watching you learn. ❤ cheers from New Zealand 🇳🇿
It brought tears to my eyes when you said its the most beautiful country in the world. I have lived hear all my life and I treasure it. So many people here in the US dont seem to appreciate it. They are constantly complaining about everything. And to hear an outsider say its the most beautiful in the world touches my heart.
@marshalljohn I also got emotional when she said the most beautiful country in the world. Most American's are very proud of America as they should be.
Well said sir. I love the deep southeast nothing like seeing the leaves change traveling through Chattahoochee national forest in northern Georgia in the early fall.. I miss Atlanta so much it's hurts my soul so beautiful
The us is a downtrodden dumpster fire. U need to fix ur glasses cuz ur def not seeing the big picture
@@19801981ification I went to school in western NC. I've been all over the world but the only place I want to settle down is in the Appalachian mountains of NC.
@@generalmartok3990 it's all about the same area we are both speaking of I was specifically speaking of Tiger GA on up through Clayton GA and on up through to Cherokee NC beautiful parts of the country really super solid folks around these parts of the south if you can get to know them. Little different but solid folks I worked for GA Power in the early 2000's as a young man surveying power line easements one of the lines my team surveyed was the line that goes straight through Tolulla gorge that's where our work hit a wall or a cliff face and had to call in the Apache helicopter the company had loaned to them first and last time I'll ever ride in a war chopper like that I was strapped to a door hook and dangled over the top of two spans of structures there.. that was not in the job description but what an experience the most grueling survey work I had done to that point.. am now in the southwest basically Mexico it's ok but its not my home and I shall return to that Chattahoochee river. Lake Lanier area again soon and settle down for good I grew up trout fishing from Brown to Rainbow to Brookies that fishery is truly trophy it has them all swimming in it... It was the pleasure of my life to grow up and come to understand life on that River I shall return to the land of the Rebels.. just typing this stirs up long locked away memories thank you General Martok sir. Pleasure speaking with you friend
I'm so glad you enjoyed your time in the US. So many states have different experiences here, it is often like changing countries. You visited much of the "western" US, the South and North are also very different. It'd be wonderful to have you come explore more of the USA, and share your views. be safe out there!
Yeah I was going to say it seemed like she didn't really get to the East Coast very much. She didn't mention NY and NJ as bad drivers.
@@lilafeldman8630 She doesn't like cities and the problem with the East Coast is that there's lots of private land where she can't just pull off the highway with her truck and set up camp.
@@bobthebikerny there is plenty of country around here besides the cities and plenty of spots to camp, maybe not as vast as out west but you can drive hours and hours in Maine alone without seeing a city, even the Appalachians and out that way.
@@lilafeldman8630 totally, Worst drivers I've seen was in St Louis, much worse than in NY or NM or CA or CO I've driven all over in rush hour traffic. St Louis MO was always about the worst traffic and drivers, but it is a beautiful city.
Awesome video! Glad you loved your time in America! I have had the good fortune to spend some time in Europe; Switzerland, Italy, Monaco, and France. The people there are so bloody nice! And one of my culture shocks was that most speak English. And the food in Europe seems so much fresher, and flavorful! I mean the produce and cheese, OMG!!! Well, Cheers, and hope you make it back to the States.
Really enjoyed this video! I'm a Californian, and I love hearing that Americans are friendly and polite. I think Americans are more communicative with strangers than Europeans. Some are friendly, some aren't. But, Eva, you are so friendly that I can imagine Americans reflecting your friendliness back to you.
You are right! Hi from blind girly, I live in Los Angeles, California))
There's a difference between communication and talking endless amounts of nonsense.
You're from california. You barely count as an American
@@Tavosmother No it doesn't No other country on this continent matters
@@Tavosmother funny you say that cause there are other countries that have united states in the name. care to argue more about semantic change? it’s pointless. ppl know when referring to america they mean the usa. it’s trivial to be hung up on that.
I'm from Appalachia and the great thing most foreign visitors don't know is 30- 50 miles or so, outside of every city and your leaving the suburbs and in the country or wilderness sometimes. So even if you come and visit a city, just take a short drive and you'll be in the country and rural farm towns or mountains
NJ isn't Appalachia but it's known to be really industrial but if you actually live there then you know full well the majority of the state is woods/pine barrens. Even people from the US that live out of state get surprised by how green NJ is. The only industrial areas really are where NJ borders another state lol.
@MommahKat it is the garden state right ? Easy to find the country in this country
Yes but for most europeans 30-50 miles is not a short drive. We are used for things to be much closer. In Munich for instance you can easily take the light rail train (S-Bahn) to get to beautiful nature places.
This is true. I used to live in Fairbanks Alaska, and here it was especially true. You could literally get a little outside the city and you were in literal wilderness with bears and moose. The moose live in the cities twos so you can’t really get around them and I’m sure of bears occasionally enter I haven’t run into one fortunately. I remember driving back from Alaska to Boston when I got out of the military and getting out of the Yukon and the sea which was very wilderness lake and coming into Alberta and seeing all these giant open fields for farming, and then out of nowhere a giant city appeared in the skyline. I believe it was Grand Prix and the same deal when you hit Calgary it’s crazy how people who don’t travel and stay in cities view the world and people who have been all over the place view it it’s very different it’s very empty.
As a proud Appalachian, I support this message 👏 ❤️
I love hearing your perspective and experiences on the US. I've lived in NYC my whole life and I agree with several people who have recommended you explore more of the U.S! From a U.S. perspective, you haven't been "all across the United States;" rather, you have traveled north and south across the western states. What a beautiful trip you've taken, and I hope to experience more of the west someday. Think about the differences between countries in Europe and imagine the geographical size of the US - there is so much beauty, diversity, complexity, as well as regional identities that would help to give a more complete picture of this land and people. You're spot on with the credit cards and tipping and other idiosyncrasies!
Fun fact yellowstone is sitting on a super volcano which would take out like 4 states if it erupted. Also I suggest visiting Vermont during the fall foliage in October, it's an amazing sight
European here. I lived in the States for many decades. When my relatives visited, they were surprised by how friendly and polite people were. People would say "hello" or "good morning" in the street, or smile at you. They found this strange and wonderful. I am back in Europe and people are surprised when I do the same here.
Were you living in New York City or Detroit?
Here in Texas, complete strangers will wave at you from their vehicles. That's something unique to the South I believe because I have never experienced that when I lived in the Northwest of the US. I was born and raised in Germany and came to the US when I was 18 but I have no intention on ever living in Germany again.
It happens much more in the small towns . Its the part of America we love to keep alive. Not so much the cities in certain parts.
@@Siggy4844 I live in a small town northern Wisconsin and it happens here. Prob not as much as Texas though.
@@Siggy4844 We wave at strangers from our car in small towns in NY as well. Think it's common in smaller communities across the country.
I love this channel so much. I'm 24, just starting my life and I feel like Eva is 100% a role model for me to get out, connect, explore, and just dive in. It's all just captured so incredibly and thoughtfully as well. Can't get enough. Thanks Eva!
Yes! Do it while you're young if you can. You wont regret it. But you will regret NOT doing it.
Travel is the best teacher
Yes, Eva is a AWESOME señorita!!!! Follow your dreams and don't let anyone tell you different. Blessings 🌻❤️
Thanks Eva for the kind words towards my country, especially Montana where I grew up. People often say how it's beautiful but say they would never live there. Well, I don't live there either after 30 years of putting up with 8 months a year of the cold, we couldn't take it anymore and moved to the California coast, now just putting up with other things. We have travelled Europe quite a bit and have loved everywhere we have been but you brought something to light. When someone doesn't know and are not involved in someone else's personal politics and probably doesn't have a stake in any outcome, they are greeted with no pretentiousness, but instead just curious about who they are. In Europe, of course because always entering different countries, cultures and tradition differences are very evident. It's the same from state to state in the U.S. but maybe not as evident to someone who doesn't live here so you are right if you want to learn the cultures, you need to spend more time with them. It's the first time I've run across a vlog of yours and have subscribed. What a pleasant person you are!
I am a Californian and I really enjoyed hearing about your time in the US; how some of you're expectations were so different from reality was humorous. You're so right about the food, junk food all around and accessible to anybody but the good healthy stuff is more expensive unfortunately. Oh and you don't really have to tip at a coffee shop, I never do, i mean, all they are doing is serving you coffee. Restaurants are a different story, I usually only tip about 15% because it's gotten so expensive anyway. One thing about 4 way stops; you are right, the first person to reach the stop sign goes first, etc. but if two of you reach the stop sign at the same time, the person on the right goes first, unless... the other person is directly across from you, depending on if one of you will be turning in front of the other... well you just give a wave and work it out :) Great video, hope to see more!
I know that your most recent travels were in the western US but you MUST try to see the southern and northeastern parts too. These areas are a diverse as they come. The experience will be like nothing you have had so far. The differences between the North, South, East and Western US is like night and day. Also the Eastern US is much more dencely populated and has a much more diverse population. Thank you for your insight and take on our country so far. I hope you get to see more of it.
This right here!
Not to mention I think she would DEFINITELY enjoy hiking the Appalachian Trail which extends most of the mountain range and has fantastic views.
the northeast is literally the most unamerican part of the country. everyone lives in tiny apartments, take trains everywhere, no one has a car, guns are effectively illegal, food portion sizes are tiny but borderline extortion expensive, infrastructure is designed around walking and trains. in fact, if you've only visited the northeast, you can't say you've seen the US
I’m first generation American, growing up in the post WWII Russian diaspora, so really enjoyed your videos and stories. I had the privilege of serving in the US Army and has been deployed to Bosnia and Iraq as a Civil Affairs officer. In the US, I have worked as a nurse in both urban and rural areas. Those experiences, along with working in multinational units, allowed me to discover a lot about not only the diversity of cultures, but how we share so many common values.
It is interesting in your choices of places to live in in the states. Not only do they have great natural beauty, but they haven’t been overrun by people and cities. As others have commented, and you as well, urban and rural cultures differ, but may I add, the differ in much the same way in different countries.
Your assessment of Ram drivers is the tip of the iceberg. I grew up riding, touring, and racing bicycles in the 70’s. So, I stayed alive by profiling cars and drivers. I still do. Certain vehicles appeal to certain personalities and vary to some degree by urban and rural settings. Once you have lived in an area, you’ll be able to predict the idiocies of drivers of certain vehicle models within your area. I continue this practice and it helps me avoid collisions on a daily basis.
I hope you do return soon to the states and continue with your discoveries. Like someone posted earlier, stick to the backroads and venture into the cities from there. If still affordable, zoos used to be a great refuge for sanity within a city. At least the animals are protected from humans by having a protective barrier to keep the humans away.
Wishing you more adventures and safe travels.
Nashville, TN. zoo is privately owned and therefor has the best of all worlds, a MUST see particularly for childrenl
Just out of curiousity, did you experience a lot of prejudiced being a first gen Russian-American during the cold war?
@@paulgardner5079 as a child I got called commie and pinko and such, but when I told my babushka (grandmother), she said I just need to pray for these kids because they don’t know any better. I always remembered this sage advice. California, interestingly, has a history with pre-Soviet Russia, as Fort Ross was a post established in the 1800’s to attempt to grow food for its trappers that were along the west coast. Just like only some Germans were Nazis, only some Russians were communists. Stalin was actually a Georgian and Khrushchev was Ukrainian. There are a myriad of different cultures and peoples in the Russian empire. Unfortunately, history is not something that is well taught. When I joined a Civil Affairs unit in the Army, I was fortunate enough to become involved in area studies that allowed to learn more about cultures in areas that I was assigned to assess, as well as those that I deployed to. What would really help reduce the ignorance that leads people to the biases and bigotry that some have, would be to establish history classes that would involve the kids in doing it with critical thinking, independent study, and an integration with studies in the political and social studies, free of critical race theory propaganda.
I did get reassigned in Bosnia from working with the Russian Airborne Brigade as part of a joint Civil Affairs team, because I was going native according to our unit intel officer. Had to explain my background to him, to include being on the family tree of the Russian general who was second in command in the White Army in my family’s civil war. By the way the Russians I worked with immediately knew my lineage when I told them my mother’s family name. Yep, history is very poorly taught.
I know this was a lengthy answer, but I hope it helps explain why some of the reasons behind some of the prejudice that occurs. As a Civil Affairs officer and a healthcare provider, I have always been able to establish good working relationships across all boundaries by building bridges based on values I have in common with those I work with or for. Diversity training I’ve had to take completely missed this point every time. Keep the faith, George
@@paulgardner5079 I doubt it. I was in Highschool in the late 70s and the feeling in my area was that the Russian people were fine it was the ideology of our two countries that was the problem. The McCarthy era was over by then and we would see occasional stories about defectors in the news. There was still a better dead than red attitude but that was directed at the USSR and not it's people.
@@george344 was the white russian general you are related to named Kornilov?
Thanks for the kind review of the USA Eva. We loved having you here and we would love for you to continue exploring our country again soon!
There's actually rules for 4 way stops that most people don't know about. Whoever gets there first does have priority, but that breaks down quickly if there's more than 1 other car there. In that case, whoever is going straight has priority, followed by whoever is turning right, then whoever is turning left. If two cars may hit each other following those rules, then the car to the right is to go first. We call these rules "right-of-way" and they're what legally determines fault for accidents if someone breaks right of way rules.
Eva, the whole "no bare feet" thing is driven by health department regulations. They could get closed down for letting you in without foot coverings of some kind. Also, thank you so much for sharing our country with us through your journey.
Store sign strictly states:no shoes no.shirt no service"... Nobody particular: (walks in wearing shoes and a shirt, nothing else). A short time later....police arrive (While No1. Particular is being arrested) "but officer!!!...I was just being fully compliant with the store rules!!!" This is bullshit!!
It wouldn't be such a bad thing if they were shut down.
our regs in general are out of hand
And the no pets rule in restaurants and grocery stores is a health department regulation too.
I live in New Zealand and we are allowed to go barefoot anywhere including inside US Franchises such as McDonalds. You can see people grocery shopping barefoot or kids go to school daily without shoes. When you live on an island nation where a beach is always a short drive away shoes are optional
I am a retired truck driver, and have over three million miles traveling this country. Often I would talk with people from Europe or
Asia and what most seemed to be amazed by was just the sheer size of the U S. and that it would take several days to go from one side to the other. (providing you didn't spend time visiting the sights.) Glad you had a good adventure, and I look forward to having you come back.
Hey dude! Canada is bigger.
@@billfarley9167 I live in Canada (Quebec) and I disagree. The population is concentrated in the southern part from Atlantic to Pacific on an average 200 miles width band; more north and you have not too much interesting things to do, and sometimes not even good roads to go. The USA is completely full from north to south and west to east, so much beauty!
@@billfarley9167 Try Australia!
Some of the truck driving sims capture to a degree that size difference between US and Europe.
@@brodriguez11000 Sorry, but no sim can capture what it's like to sit behind a steering wheel for days on end only stopping for a couple hours to take s short nap then getting back behind the wheel again. Oh and did I mention that when you finally arrive, you are supposed to (often) expected to unload and rush to reload and drive hundreds of miles just to repeat the whole thing again.
The thing about the United States is that it's big and diverse. We do have sidewalks in many urban and suburban areas.
Each state has its Sportsmen pride and identity
…in some places, sometimes, in some seasons, they are kind of even.
What a lovely video! As an American, who has traveled and lived in other countries, I always try to experience another country, its people, and its culture with an open mind. Im not always successful, but like you I’ve often found that the stereotypes are nothing like the reality once you are actually there. I didn’t know what to expect when I clicked on your video, but by the end I must admit I agreed with you almost a 100%!!
The part of the video that made me laugh out loud was when you were talking about Celsius vs Fahrenheit, just like the metric system, I too always thought that even as an American that we had a weird measurement system. Then the first time I visited England and had to ask what a “stone weight” was…. I felt soo much better! 😂
I realized ok, ok sometimes we just hold onto things that don’t make sense because it’s ours, not because it’s better. Anyway, thanks for the laughs and the smiles. I hope you get a chance to visit the states again soon. Don’t forget about Hawaii and the Northeast (Maine, etc) if you haven’t been yet. Liked and Subscribed, Peace!
I am from Australia, and my family and I just travelled the West Coast and East Coast early this year. It's funny because I kept saying to my wife that the United States is the most beautiful country in the world just like you said. Yes, we experienced the cultural shock as you did. Sadly some Americans are very politically brainwashed and just focus on the negative which is also provoked by social media and the news media and miss out on the good things. I loved the US and its people, although they kept asking us whether we were from England!
You are a subject to king Charles so you are briton for them
I am an American who lived for three years in Australia. America is beautiful, but spread out. In Australia, we traveled beach to mountains in under an hour. Loved Oz, recommend anybody go there.
Fellow Aussie here, would you live there?
Enjoy your channel but not everywhere in the US you can turn right on red just some places and states. No right on red in NYC
@@christianlibertarian5488 Isn't Australia even bigger than US though? And living in SoCal, there are areas where you can get from mountains to beaches in an hour. There are areas where you can go from skiing to surfing in a few hours.
When we had relatives from the Netherlands visit family on the west coast in Washington state they said they wanted to see Niagara Falls, The Statue of Liberty and the Redwood Forest in the couple days they were there.😀 Really brought home the difference in scale of the two countries.
Years ago I had relatives from Norway call and say"Hi, we are in Montreal, come pick us up." We lived in Cleveland, Ohio or like traveling from one end of Montana to the opposite end.
@@carltondexter1651 4 hours to Toronto alone and another 4 hours from there by car .
We have Americans do that when coming here to Australia. They don't realise it is the same size as the mainland 48 states.
The Americans that I know think that Australia is bigger than America.
I assume that Europeans in general don't have a vast georaphical knowledge about the U.S. My guess would be that your Dutch relatives just mixed up Washington and Washington D.C. to be the same somehow and assumed that the desired locations were in the same corner of the U.S. But indeed, in our little country (born in the Netherlands myself) it's hard to grasp the long distances between places in your beautifull country.
It is very interesting to hear that the US is "the most beautiful country in the world" from someone that has been to 70 countries. This really makes me grateful and want to really travel around here a lot more. I have skied in the mountains of Japan, camped in the mountains of Taiwan (was hospitalized for 2 days in Taipei from eating the night market food), and hit the beaches of Phuket and those places are beautiful too. I really want to go to the UK and Europe one day too to visit the countries of my ancestors. (Ireland/Italy mostly)
You will be very disappointed ,as someone who spent his first 27 years in the U.K. you could not pay me to go back. As a teenager i went to France and found the people to be rude and obnoxious.
@@davidkettell6236 The UK has some beautiful countryside too if you know where to look. Very different from anything in the U.S.
I recommend going to the UK the countryside & history is amazing. But stay away from the cities, they've been overthrown by some thugs from diverse races!
The indigenous have moved out!
This commentary is blatantly racist and very hurtful
@@olympem.4522 What commentary?
Couple of things to say here.
1. The US has beaches, snowy mountains, giant lakes, clear beachy water and dirty looking water, ice cold temperatures and stupidly hot temperatures. One of the biggest reasons why people travel and vacation in states like Florida (we also have the giant Disney parks in central Florida).
2. Although you may not have seen that many guns or only seen 1-2 people openly carrying (which it seemed like those who were carrying openly lived in a area where there’s a lot of wildlife) are because the majority of Americans have their concealed carry permits; you’d be surprised at how many people you probably walked by and they had a gun on them! Glad you visited and enjoyed our beautiful country. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🦅🦅
The majority of Americans, are not gun owners at all. Most of the people who are gun owners, think they need lots of guns. That's what skews the numbers, so there are more guns than people.
Most people in the US just don't go around talking politics everywhere we go. That's mostly done on social media with people who are lonely and don't have friends and they want to vent their frustrations.
Yeah, at most social gatherings you will not be looked at kindly for trying to bring things down with politics unless everyone there is already good friends. Even then, sometimes the last thing my friends and I want to talk about is politics, even if we agree 90% of the time.
Or who were taught civic responsibility and take that duty seriously. It is more imperative than military service. It is the KeyStone to our country functioning.
@@tarajoyce3598 I would hardly call politics in this country as 'functioning.'
@@RedXWerewolf Exactly! The citizenry doesn't take their civic responsibility seriously. It is the number one requirement for our type of government to function.
So charming. Growing up in Texas, I never felt like I needed to go anywhere else. Then I lived in Spain, then Mexico, but I didn't get the USA until I moved to the Hudson Valley in New York. Instead of spending 25 years in other countries, I should have spent more time exploring my own country. I didn't even understand seasons or sour cherries, rhubarb, trout, halloween, that first winter snow, snow plows, snow men, apple pie, heating oil, farmer's markets, grass, groundhogs, chipmunks, Yuengling beer, old Volvos...Somebody in the distance practicing Bagpipes on a foggy fall morning. After 58 years, I feel like I have only scratched the surface. I love Montana too.
Your comment about not understanding snow men, snow plows, etc. is a testament to how big and diverse Texas is. Having grown up in large part in the Panhandle, I made a few snow men and played on frozen ponds as a kid, though not every winter was cold enough for that. Also, when I moved to the DFW area as a kid, my classmates made fun of how I sounded "like a cowboy". When I moved back to the Panhandle in the middle of high school, some classmates actually had a hard time understanding me when I said certain words.
I'm glad you understand grass now.
Love,
New Jersey
Upstate has great hiking too!
Totally agree with your points. I've been to many foreign countries and lived in a couple. My friends and especially female dates (I was widowed last year) want to know why I'm 59 and want to explore my own country now instead of only traveling the world. They consider the vast beauty of their own country boring I guess 😉
@@rowdyriemer My grandchildren moved to Texas and no other kids knew what snow bib overalls were!
another great thing about US is that so many different nations, cultures, religions live together peacefully (for the most part). I am Polish living in Colorado, my neighbor is English, in our tiny town we have people from Nepal providing us great cuisine from there country! I've been here for almost 22 years and I feel like I am at home. Great video Ewa!
YES! I can walk from my home in a small town and eat at the following ethnic restaurants: Italian, French, Indian, Nepali, Uyghur, Jamaican, Mexican, Russian, El Salvadoran, Argentine, Irish, Chinese, Korean, Thai, Brazilian, Vietnamese, Lebanese, Iraqi, Afghan and various American (steak, burgers, etc.) and of course all of the amazing fusion foods that result. All those within a 10 minute walk in a town of just over 25,000 people. We also have Latino, Indian, German, Russian, Arabic and multiple American grocery stores.
Probably less peacefully than anywhere given the proliferation of mass shootings
Peaceful until a certain Orange Coloured Clown became your leader for four years!
Many other countries are just as diverse or more so and have real peace. Canada and Australia are two.
@@gloryglory5688 Despite having a crazy amount if the US didn't even make the top 50 list of countries of murders per capita.
@@andgainingspeed they had five times the next country in mass shootings, feck off
Outstanding video. Glad your trip to the States was overall positive. Enjoyed hearing your perspective on the country.
Cheers.