I think you must have the flat sheet between your comforter. otherwise, you need to be washing the comforter all the time, if you have a flat sheet, you can just wash the flat sheet and fitted sheet all the time and keep the comforter clean, and only wash the comforter when needed. Not sure if the comforter will dry ever with out a dryer.
When I came back to the US and was looking at rental apartments, many landlords stressed their studio units were very small (600SF or 55m²) but they seemed huge to me! I now rent a live/work loft space above a storefront and love it. Plus it's a walk-up with no elevator so I still get my steps in. It even has a wood beamed ceiling that reminds me of my apartment in Barcelona. But I do have window screens and a separate full-size clothes dryer!
I adopted the European way of bedding. When in the U.S. I NEVER use a flat sheet (hate them now) and my comforter is folded in half and on my bed like you show. Love it and never going back!
Yeah, instant coffee is underrated. I read somewhere that the general attitude toward it in the US goes back to before the development of the freeze drying method, but that nowadays (and for the last few decades) instant coffee is brewed under very controlled conditions before freeze drying, yielding a smoother taste with less aftertaste than what a home drip coffee maker can consistently produce. Also, I was surprised to read that cafes in Italy typically use a blend of Arabica and robusta espresso beans, given the bad rap that robusta beans have generally gotten in the US without any allowance for using them in blends.
As an American traveling in Europe, we've always found it interesting how pets differ from country to country. In "general", we've found pets have much more freedom in Europe. It's very common to see strays in most countries. While crossing the Serbia/Bulgaria border/immigration, it was basically overrun with stray cats! Also it's much more common to see dogs off leash, and for the most part - very well behaved. Meanest dogs by far were in Italy. Nicest, probably every other country but Italy.
Always enjoy watching your videos as a European! But what I don't understand is how you manage to make these general statements about "Europe". This would be similar to me making a video about what life is like in "the Americas" (from Alaska to the southern tip of Chile/Argentina!). When I travel around Europe, I notice many of the same practical differences that you mention, but that is between (and sometimes even within) European countries!
@@WarrenJulieTravel We don't have them much in the US because our power is only half of Europe's. Those goofy looking outlets are 220 Volts AC. Takes twice as long to heat water here in the States. Our Spanish kettle boiled water in a heartbeat!
@@JayandSarah Hi, Jay and Sarah - Thanks for responding. I had never seen an electric kettle until I arrived in Germany last year. I hope you are having wonderful travels.
I got hooked on instant coffee (3 in 1 packets) while traveling in Asia and Europe. After many years, I still order Kopiko brown coffee and BOH tea from Malaysia on Amazon and have it shipped to me in the US. I think it's actually less expensive than buying coffee in the US. The big difference in the coffee is they use brown sugar as a sweetener instead of white sugar. It gives the coffee a richer taste more like caramel.
Such an accurate video…. And the lack of dryers is probably one of things we miss the most from the U.S. We’ve even found laundromats around our stay where we’d take our clothes to dry.
Wow ! Such great tips ! I would not of even thought to even ask about some of these issues. Just found your site and will definitely see what other info i can get from you , in our language, thats easy to understand and doesnt add a bunch of nonsense that i dont care to waste my time listening too. Thank you so much !!
I was in Scotland and went into a pharmacy for Aleve. They told me I had to have a prescription for it, but sold be Codeine instead. It was a low dose and they warned me to take it no more than 3 days. At the grocery store I found naproxen, so I was okay and made due. Now I never forget my Aleve when I travel to Europe.
Well that was useful/interesting! If you want the best bang for your buck in coffee, just use a French press -- they *must* have those? Apparently I'm not just lazy -- I've been using Nescafe "Dark Intense" instant coffee, added to Maxwell House premixed (powdered) French Vanilla flavored (used to be General Foods International Coffees) -- It's actually not bad at all and pretty cost effective. On parallel parking, here in North Vancouver, I'm always flaberghasted at people's *complete* inability to parallel park -- it's a downright *dangerous* / traffic hazzard to be unable to park in the already crazy traffic we have here. Also re electronics -- could you just bring a US powerbar with you and then only need one adapter for the powerbar itself? Cheers!...from North Vancouver
Oh yes, of course bring a converter for your American items, the power bar was the European style. A lot of what we have now after being in Europe so long does use the Europe plug. I also like the French press there are so many different ways to do coffee. It’s always a fun adventure to try something different. We probably also should’ve spoke about manual transmission versus automatic when we were speaking about driving and parking. Always things you think about after the project is complete
@@WarrenJulieTravel yeah so many vehicles here are manual transmission. From an ownership standpoint makes so much sense... far less to repair than to replace an automatic transmission for many thousands of currency.
Great video, everything is so true. The one thing that resonates with me is pepto bismol. We are running low and that will be the end of our supply. If you get a rumbly tummy and the squirts, there ain’t nothing here to save you at the pharmacy.
@@WarrenJulieTravel yeah it’s crazy we should have brought more. Who would have thought such a basic and helpful medication would not exist. Yet you can walk in and buy prescription pharma drugs no questions asked.
Yes the Nescafé Gold or Jacob’s Gold are both decent coffees. I like making my own Turkish Coffee because I can serve myself a good size mug 🍵 of it, the serving’s when out are too small typically.
Yeah, the no screens threw me for a loop at first too! My MIL in Romania does not have a dryer either and her water heater takes an hour to produce enough hot water for a quick "shower". We love sitting out on the balcony every morning with our instant coffee! It seems to taste so much better there than what we have here. At least the cigarette smoke seems different in Europe compared to the US. Less carcinogens, maybe? This video made me chuckle because it's all true! I just consider it as being part of enjoying the local customs/cultures. Another great video! Wifey and I are headed back to Romania in 3 days for our 3rd time this year. She is from Brasov.
I've been in Europe for about 2 months now and the screen thing just boggles my mind. It was really hot in Portugal but I had to close the windows at night because the mosquitos would eat me alive! And I'm allergic so I swell up and have to take antihistimines for days! (And I was on the 11th floor so yes, they fly that high lol!) No screens in Ireland, England or Wales either, although it's cooler so it's not as much of a problem. I miss opening my windows wide and allowing fresh breezes in. I don't get it. I may invest in some screening and clamps or double sided tape or something to bring with me!
We videoed this while we were in Scandinavia:) It wasn’t possible to name every European country on the video, so we just said “Europe “ Many of the things we highlighted have been seen throughout Europe not just Eastern Europe. The bedding has been in almost every country we have visited from Portugal to Poland to Albania and beyond. Thanks for watching 😀
I think you must have the flat sheet between your comforter. otherwise, you need to be washing the comforter all the time, if you have a flat sheet, you can just wash the flat sheet and fitted sheet all the time and keep the comforter clean, and only wash the comforter when needed. Not sure if the comforter will dry ever with out a dryer.
I agree. I personally like the duvets as I mentioned in the video. Thanks for watching:)
When I came back to the US and was looking at rental apartments, many landlords stressed their studio units were very small (600SF or 55m²) but they seemed huge to me! I now rent a live/work loft space above a storefront and love it. Plus it's a walk-up with no elevator so I still get my steps in. It even has a wood beamed ceiling that reminds me of my apartment in Barcelona. But I do have window screens and a separate full-size clothes dryer!
I’m sure many in America will think our two bedroom home in Montenegro is small. It’s funny how your perception and reality can change.
I adopted the European way of bedding. When in the U.S. I NEVER use a flat sheet (hate them now) and my comforter is folded in half and on my bed like you show. Love it and never going back!
I actually like it, Warren has not yet grown to appreciate it. Thanks for watching.
You should visit Hungary. They don’t have the siesta nonsense and things are open on Sunday. It’s great.
We like Hungary and have been there several times.
I can appreciate siesta in the summer, just not the winter:) Thanks for watching.
Yeah, instant coffee is underrated. I read somewhere that the general attitude toward it in the US goes back to before the development of the freeze drying method, but that nowadays (and for the last few decades) instant coffee is brewed under very controlled conditions before freeze drying, yielding a smoother taste with less aftertaste than what a home drip coffee maker can consistently produce. Also, I was surprised to read that cafes in Italy typically use a blend of Arabica and robusta espresso beans, given the bad rap that robusta beans have generally gotten in the US without any allowance for using them in blends.
I actually prefer the Crema. It’s fantastic. Interesting information. Thanks for watching.
Yes, parallel parking is a great skill to have. But like you said... just finding parking generally makes it not worth it.
It’s often better to take the train in from the outer area if not staying in the city.
As an American traveling in Europe, we've always found it interesting how pets differ from country to country. In "general", we've found pets have much more freedom in Europe. It's very common to see strays in most countries. While crossing the Serbia/Bulgaria border/immigration, it was basically overrun with stray cats! Also it's much more common to see dogs off leash, and for the most part - very well behaved. Meanest dogs by far were in Italy. Nicest, probably every other country but Italy.
Very true. The biggest surprise for us was Turkiye. They let our pups into so many places. We love so much about so many countries in Europe.
LOL! never seen / heard of holes on the bathroom doors.
We have seen many of them in Poland:)
So funny the shocked quick side glance Julie gave him, when he said the little curse word. 🤣
Yes, I did shock Julie with that comment. She’s such a good girl. 😁
Always enjoy watching your videos as a European! But what I don't understand is how you manage to make these general statements about "Europe". This would be similar to me making a video about what life is like in "the Americas" (from Alaska to the southern tip of Chile/Argentina!). When I travel around Europe, I notice many of the same practical differences that you mention, but that is between (and sometimes even within) European countries!
I think we tried to mention that there are regional differences and didn't paint every part of Europe into the points being made.
The one thing I've learned I can't live without is the electric kettle. I never found these in the US.
Yes, they aren’t common in the US but they are common everywhere in Europe.
@@WarrenJulieTravel We don't have them much in the US because our power is only half of Europe's. Those goofy looking outlets are 220 Volts AC. Takes twice as long to heat water here in the States. Our Spanish kettle boiled water in a heartbeat!
strange... we have always had electric kettles in Canada..
@@JayandSarah Hi, Jay and Sarah - Thanks for responding. I had never seen an electric kettle until I arrived in Germany last year. I hope you are having wonderful travels.
That’s odd? We had one in the US…
I got hooked on instant coffee (3 in 1 packets) while traveling in Asia and Europe. After many years, I still order Kopiko brown coffee and BOH tea from Malaysia on Amazon and have it shipped to me in the US. I think it's actually less expensive than buying coffee in the US. The big difference in the coffee is they use brown sugar as a sweetener instead of white sugar. It gives the coffee a richer taste more like caramel.
I wouldn’t touch the instant in the US, I now have it about half my mornings.
Those 3 in 1 have very little coffee. Americano all the way 😊
Such an accurate video…. And the lack of dryers is probably one of things we miss the most from the U.S. We’ve even found laundromats around our stay where we’d take our clothes to dry.
Thanks, we appreciate hearing from you. We did our best to try to think of things outside of what others might be talking about.
Wow ! Such great tips ! I would not of even thought to even ask about some of these issues. Just found your site and will definitely see what other info i can get from you , in our language, thats easy to understand and doesnt add a bunch of nonsense that i dont care to waste my time listening too. Thank you so much !!
Thanks for the kind reply and thanks for watching:)
I was in Scotland and went into a pharmacy for Aleve. They told me I had to have a prescription for it, but sold be Codeine instead. It was a low dose and they warned me to take it no more than 3 days. At the grocery store I found naproxen, so I was okay and made due.
Now I never forget my Aleve when I travel to Europe.
That’s pretty funny you needed a prescription for Aleve, but you can get codeine over-the-counter lol 😂
Bonjour mons amis. 🎉Hope you're having a great Saturday night ❤
@@razkrat8803 thank you, we are. ❤️ Hope you are also. 😁
Would love to see the reverse culture shock when you come back for a visit😊
@@razkrat8803 Yeah, I’m sure we’ll be in for quite a few shocks. We go back for a while in April, we’ll see how that goes.
Well that was useful/interesting!
If you want the best bang for your buck in coffee, just use a French press -- they *must* have those?
Apparently I'm not just lazy -- I've been using Nescafe "Dark Intense" instant coffee, added to Maxwell House premixed (powdered) French Vanilla flavored (used to be General Foods International Coffees) -- It's actually not bad at all and pretty cost effective.
On parallel parking, here in North Vancouver, I'm always flaberghasted at people's *complete* inability to parallel park -- it's a downright *dangerous* / traffic hazzard to be unable to park in the already crazy traffic we have here.
Also re electronics -- could you just bring a US powerbar with you and then only need one adapter for the powerbar itself?
Cheers!...from North Vancouver
They don't have them in many countries because most people go out to drink coffee at cafe... and beans here are usually ground to espresso grind.
Oh yes, of course bring a converter for your American items, the power bar was the European style. A lot of what we have now after being in Europe so long does use the Europe plug. I also like the French press there are so many different ways to do coffee. It’s always a fun adventure to try something different. We probably also should’ve spoke about manual transmission versus automatic when we were speaking about driving and parking. Always things you think about after the project is complete
@@WarrenJulieTravel yeah so many vehicles here are manual transmission. From an ownership standpoint makes so much sense... far less to repair than to replace an automatic transmission for many thousands of currency.
Excellent points! And being from Louisiana I can attest that the bugs in Europe are way friendlier 😜 We’ve often laughed about that 🦟
@@BasicAmericanDadAbroad lol! Yes, these little pests are nothing compared to their kin in Louisiana.
Great video, everything is so true. The one thing that resonates with me is pepto bismol. We are running low and that will be the end of our supply. If you get a rumbly tummy and the squirts, there ain’t nothing here to save you at the pharmacy.
lol, yes the common recommendation is probiotics quite often.
@@WarrenJulieTravel yeah it’s crazy we should have brought more. Who would have thought such a basic and helpful medication would not exist. Yet you can walk in and buy prescription pharma drugs no questions asked.
True, however Ibuprofen will raise an eyebrow😂
@@WarrenJulieTravel very strange, you can walk in and buy viagra to raise more than an eyebrow!🤨
@@JayandSarah 😂
Instant coffee Nescafe Gold is good (regular red is no Bueno). I bit it here in the US as well :)
We make Turkish(Arabic & Armenian) coffee as well. 😂
I agree, gold is superior:)
Yes the Nescafé Gold or Jacob’s Gold are both decent coffees. I like making my own Turkish Coffee because I can serve myself a good size mug 🍵 of it, the serving’s when out are too small typically.
Yeah, the no screens threw me for a loop at first too! My MIL in Romania does not have a dryer either and her water heater takes an hour to produce enough hot water for a quick "shower".
We love sitting out on the balcony every morning with our instant coffee! It seems to taste so much better there than what we have here.
At least the cigarette smoke seems different in Europe compared to the US. Less carcinogens, maybe?
This video made me chuckle because it's all true! I just consider it as being part of enjoying the local customs/cultures. Another great video!
Wifey and I are headed back to Romania in 3 days for our 3rd time this year. She is from Brasov.
We truly celebrate and embrace the differences and feel so blessed to be able to live in this beautiful continent. Thank you for watching:)
I've been in Europe for about 2 months now and the screen thing just boggles my mind. It was really hot in Portugal but I had to close the windows at night because the mosquitos would eat me alive! And I'm allergic so I swell up and have to take antihistimines for days! (And I was on the 11th floor so yes, they fly that high lol!) No screens in Ireland, England or Wales either, although it's cooler so it's not as much of a problem. I miss opening my windows wide and allowing fresh breezes in. I don't get it. I may invest in some screening and clamps or double sided tape or something to bring with me!
I’m so shocked that they fly that high!! Thanks for watching:)
the holes are to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning,
carbon monoxide poisoning would be pretty hard anywhere in Europe. Electricity is almost the only power source in a house, not gas.
Interesting information.
As a Scandinavian, I don't recognize any of this, Europe isn't a country! Appreciate the content though, this applies to southern Europe.
We videoed this while we were in Scandinavia:)
It wasn’t possible to name every European country on the video, so we just said “Europe “
Many of the things we highlighted have been seen throughout Europe not just Eastern Europe.
The bedding has been in almost every country we have visited from Portugal to Poland to Albania and beyond.
Thanks for watching 😀
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