Yup. I’m a New Yorker that stays inside ALL day every New Year’s Eve. It’s like everyone on manhattan island goes insane the minute the clock strikes 12 🤣
As an American living abroad, I do feel like the thing Americans often love (for me it’s more than our cities) is a long road trip. Especially at night or early morning, open roads and endless open space. Road side stops for totally unnecessary snacks and heart truck stop meals. Taking the old routes to really see the country. People always visit the coasts but the rest of the country is amazing too. Vast and open and very American.
You made my response ahead of me - bravo! I just wrapped up a 2-week road trip through TX (caught the eclipse!), LA, AL, KY (Mammoth Caves!), OK, NM, AZ and NM. Mostly cowboy camping on the bed of my truck. I keep meaning to get to Europe (have relatives in Ireland), but there is so much here to see domestically.
The cities ❤that often appear in films are iconic, but to experience the real America is to do it by road. Not feasible for visitors with a short time frame or adverse to long distance driving, but it’s really a great way to submerge yourself into the makeup, the DNA of the country.
I came here to say exactly this! I love my country with all my heart, but Paris blew my mind. It felt absolutely surreal. Would love to see London someday as well!
in Europe there are magnificent works of architecture that are many centuries old. The thing that is awesome to come see in the US are the natural vistas.
Being an American doesn't change the fact that I'm still awe struck by my country and her people, places and things. I love my country and God truly blessed me when he chose this spot on Earth to call my home.
He has seen videos like this many times before. Each time, though, the way he watches so lovingly --- i can see him yearning --- is very touching. Blessings, mate. Please come over.
I know!! I love my country, but I appreciate other countries for their unique attributes as well. It's always special watching other people appreciate ours!
Hah, as I hit like it went to 101 likes. Yay. that's the one Hi way 101, you want to go on. It's the coolest road rite on west coast if California, takes to the Redwoods, largest massive trees. from LA, into Oregon. there's actual videos of people driving it.. 😊
I think it’s safe to say that most Americans go on vacation to see things in America. It’s not that we don’t want to see things overseas but America is huge and there’s so many cool things to see and do in every State here in America that we really don’t need to go overseas on vacation. Plus it’s cheaper to stay here in the States when vacationing. I’m 55 years old and I’ve only been to 25 of the States here in America and haven’t even viewed/tried every thing in each of those States that I wanted to see/do and I still have 25 more to go. So even the USA is a tourist destination for us Americans.❤
As a New Yorker that’s lived here my entire life it’s hard to appreciate what you’ve seen your entire life. I love seeing it through your eyes. I love & appreciate how much you respect the USA. I hope your dreams of visiting come true.
I can say the same about my growing up years in Chicago. I don't think I took advantage of what appeared so common to me and it took visitors from other places to help me appreciate the city ... even though it's "The Second City."
Well I just subscribed. You guys seem awesome. Glad you enjoyed NYC! Btw lower Manhattan seems emptier than normal early in the morning because a lot of us are out late at night (it’s worst between Jan-Mar since, as you’ve seen, it’s freezing outside). Cheers!
Not to take anything away from NYC or PHilly, I think that they sold Washington DC short. If you go, you really need to plan for 3 or 4 days to explore all of the places and museums there. Even a week might not really be enough time
It's the same with Boston, New York City, Philadelphia, and Washington DC. You can spend three days easily in each one, that is a tourist trip of 12 days. When you consider traveling on the front and end of a north east coast trip, well, figure on a two week vacation at least... But having said this, if I were visiting America for a two week vacation, I would ride Amtrak around the country coast to coast, and layover at some different cities and towns for a day...
I lived south of the DC beltway for 2 years and didn't see everything. It's a beautiful city, especially in spring. For two years I drove from the Virginia side to the Maryland side and never tired of the views.
*....that's with everywhere. I live in NYC and we are the Known for our Theaters and Museums...um Broadway, Radio City Music Hall, Carnergie Hall, The Museum of National History, The Metropolitan Museum of Art aka MoMa, The Interpid, The Guggenheim etc etc*
I live in DC. Winter is tolerable, but the least attractive months. Spring is gorgeous, fall is lovely and last pretty much into November, and summer great unless heat and humidity is a problem for you.
I’m American and my favorite tourist spot in the US is Washington DC. There’s so much to see. The Lincoln memorial, in person, is incredible. The tomb of the unknown soldier is wonderful.
The large white building with the dome is the capital building.And that's where all the senators on the Congressman have offices.And that's where they have votes on bills and different things that are going on in the world
@@SuperDrLisaall their votes are bought by donors anyway. They don’t care about the people. Things like healthcare, guns, etc. doesn’t matter how well something polls here, as long as a lobbyist or CEO pays someone.
Actually, it's not where most of them have offices. It's where the House and Senate meet and hold hearing rooms and other public rooms, but most of the offices are in separate House and Senate office buildings and and there are several of those. The Capitol (it's spelled with a "o", not an "a") is equivalent to the Houses of Parliament in London.
Elfreths Alley is the oldest inhabited street in the US, located in downtown Philadelphia. People who live there are very used to tourists walking and taking pictures. Houses on the street go up for sale occasionally. Feels like you’re stepping back 300 years in time. 😊
I've lived in NYC for 10 years. It's not the filming of the places that make them cool, it's the places themselves. There is a reason why they put them in the films. Even having been to these places countless times they never got old. Highly recommend living out your dream of strolling through Central Park with a hot coffee.
I think New York is an awesome city but. A foreigner like Lewis, who only sees the romantic side of it and all the cool things also needs to be aware that there's a big homeless population in Central Park. There's a lot of crime that goes on in Central Park. There's a lot of things he needs to be aware of because they don't have the same crime over in the UK that we do. And he needs to really understand that there are things he needs to do and not do. Is when he comes here
When we (Americans) went to New York/Washington DC, we were excited about the history of our country, not thinking about a movie set. Our son was seeing for the first time, what he was actually studying while homeschooling. This made his history books come to life for him. We were fortunate to travel to these historical sites to see them up close and in person. We were actually more excited living in the mountains than going to the city. Check out Yellowstone, Glacier Park Montana, Grand Teton Wyoming, Hope Idaho and stay in Sandpoint Idaho (deepest mountain lakes ), travel to coast of Washington State on the West Coast (not D.C.) and hwy along the 101 Oregon coast (Heceta lighthouse/sea lion caves) These are such beautiful areas rarely talked about. Very hidden gems.
Lewis, when I was young person I dreamed of going to the UK, and I did! It was something I will never forget. Do please make the opportunity to travel to the US. There are so many of us who would welcome you!
Absolutely, Don't believe the media Brother, were not all evil, were not all good either, That being said just be careful, and trust your instincts when it comes to people and situations no matter where you are whether you are in the U.K. or U.S. or wherever you always want to have situational awareness but keep an open mind and try new things that is what life is all about,by the way Greetings from the Backwoods of Pennsylvania just outside of Pittsburgh Home of one the Greatest Football Teams in NFL History The Pittsburgh Steelers We do love the Second amendment here but with most of us you would never know by looking at us, but we are mostly friendly though so if you get a chance don't be afraid to visit the area and make some new friends
I’m following because I love your positivity! You seem to have such a big heart, too. Thank you for respecting America. That’s more than I can say for some actual Americans.
They did a really great job on this video. One of the best "see America" videos I've seen. They so appreciate everything the cities have to offer without making it cheesy. We Americans enjoy seeing parts of the US that we haven't seen before too. I don't really relate it to movies much but it's our history. I've been to NYC and loved every minute of it. Go see something at Madison Square Gardens while you are there. It's one of the iconic spots. There are so many places in the US to see that one trip will not be enough. Every state is so different . I still haven't made it to all of them myself but it's on my bucket list. Line up people you've become friends with on line to meet up with and give you some help touring. Someone living in a city will get you to the best places to see and eat at.
I grew up in NYC. Ask me anything about it. . I lived w my father across from World Trade Center. He suffered from the blast and died of complications within a decade after. He was an artist. Poor. Unknown. You can see his artwork permanently installed at the 911 Museum.
Beautiful to see your father's work there. And I'm sorry for your loss. I was in Crystal City so I saw the plane attack on the Pentagon. I was fresh out of college working for the government. It's not something we forget.
@@babyJes444 I moved to Maine. The natural beauty and serenity. A decent place to raise my so sons. Away from bs. Annnnnd ya. My ex is from here so ya lol
Yes, we get just as excited seeing sites for the first time...many Americans never leave the states, we just go to different places within our country for vacation
@@claregale9011 because U.S. is huge, with varying climates and landscapes...most of us don't even own a passport, and don't feel the need to get one...plus, the expense is high, and we don't have as much vacation time to make it worth it, usually just 2 weeks
@@claregale90112 reasons: 1: the us is huge and varied. There is so much to see here that one lifetime wouldn’t be enough. 2: it is far cheaper to do a road trip across state lines than it is to pay for a passport and pay for flights out of the us.
I am born and raised in America.I have been a tourist in Washington DC Philadelphia, Boston, New York City Plus many more. I am in awe as much as anybody else when I see these landmarks.
The white house has 132+ rooms at over 55,000 square feet on 18 acres. It has 6 levels with 35 bathrooms. It has 16 family and guest rooms. A bowling alley, theater, basketball courts a very large veggie garden, a heli-pad, pool, etc. It isn't small at all for a residence.
I just took a tour of it a couple of months ago -- first time as an adult. Admittedly, you don't get to see the residence area upstairs, but the public rooms of the White House really are small. When I left, I was wondering how they can accommodate state dinners, and then I remembered that they often put them in a big tent on the WH grounds. The West Wing does add considerable space, but the WH really doesn't seem that much of a mansion. You could probably fit four or five WHs inside the Biltmore Estate in North Carolina, not to mention the palaces in Europe. But it's fitting. We don't have knighthoods or nobility. When Harry and Bess Truman left the White House in 1953, he bought a car and drove them home to Missouri. And that's the way it should be.
It's really not a small house at all by the standards of ordinary domestic residences, but I imagine that it might look small if you come from a nation with a history of monarchy, so that subconsciously you're thinking "palace." It is a mansion, but it isn't a *palace.*
As an American you absolutely do get culture shock in America, it’s very diverse here, it can be so diverse that you can even experience a whole new culture in the next city over but, there are also a lot of people who don’t travel to other states even though they are in America because it can take a long time to get from somewhere say like Texas to New York.
100% works both ways ... London is truly surreal. Every step is a bit of history or culture that you've known your whole life and then, it's just right there and it blows your mind for a second
The British Isles overall can have that surreal effect for North Americans IMO. So much of the children's fiction we grow up reading is British that the landscapes themselves can feel eerily familiar, strangely and unsettlingly like coming home.
It’s the Washington Monument. It’s called an obelisk. The domed building is the US Capitol. Around the reflecting pool are dozens of cherry trees which bloom every March into a beautiful pink dream. The Liberty Bell in Philly isn’t about the size so much as what it represents. It cracked on the first ring too. Thank you, Lewis for turning me on to this couple. I always love to see young people full of hope and adventure, grateful for every moment. Now it’s your turn! 🤟🏼
The first time I took my young son’s to DC after we moved to Virginia it was during cherry tree blossom season and it’s gorgeous! DC is about 4 hours away so I drove to a certain point and we hopped on the train from there. It’s such a cool and pretty amazing experience.
I as an American I love my country. It is beautiful and wonderful I am in aw of it. We are lucky to have been born here. I do love to see all our sites. Both modern and natural..
The tall Obelisk was the Washington Monument. The "Bigger Building" was the The U.S.Capitol Building where the legislative branch is to put it simply. The museum looking building was the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History. They didn't go near the Pentagon or even The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier but their are located just next to them. They were able to travel to different cities in between days because the that region of the America is old ass hell but more importantly really close to each other. Nother Banger Squire
Mate NYC is 3 islands. Manhattan is an island, Brooklyn and Queens are on another island and then Staten Island. The Bronx is across the river on mainland NY State . NYC is 5 different boroughs. Manhattan is where all the tourists go .
I’m sure this sentiment has been echoed many times already, but I really can’t thank you enough for these videos! With all the political turmoil and uncertainty felt by everyone from coast to coast, these vids are a beautiful reminder of all the things we have to appreciate living here in the USA. It can be far too easy to take this stuff for granted, and I’m really grateful for the renewed appreciation for the place I live 🫶🏻 you’re the man!
This is the BEST video I’ve ever seen about tourists visiting the US. It is so well edited and great music. I’m glad they didn’t focus a lot on food. There’s so much more to the States than food! But I throughly enjoyed this one!
NYC is one-of-a-kind. It is different from any city I have ever visited. It can show you the very best and very worst of life. The architecture, the theaters, the magnificent parks, the restaurants. All of the restaurants are good, because if they aren't they dont' last long. I have visited NYC many times and each time, on my last day, I get a strange anxiety... I don't want to leave... this place has very real attraction, an emotional tugging. Films set in NYC sometimes bring me to tears just for seeing familiar settings, restaurants, museums, Central Park. There is nothing ordinary about New York. Prepare to fall in love with a city.
America is so big I think anyone appreciates going to places away from home or regional area. I thoroughly enjoyed my DC visit when I went for instance. What’s nice is everything around the mall, all the monuments and museums are completely free to visit. Plus you don’t need a car to get around the city, walk or use the metro. Because of that it’s always been a budget friendly vacation destination for families. Although, not a budget friendly place to live. I personally really enjoyed a lot of the art museums there.
As an American who always saw famous landmarks in Britain in movies and on TV, I was thrilled to be able to stand in front of Buckingham Palace, visit and tour Kensington Palace, stand on the international dateline in Greenwich, tour the fabulous Warwick Castle, the London Bridge and Tower, Shakespeare’s home, and many, many other sites in and around England. So yes, we get just as excited to see your stuff as you get to see our stuff. It’s just cool and different.
In London, there’s a Philadelphia Cheesesteak takeaway called Passyunk Avenue, which is the name of a famous street in Philadelphia. It is run by ex Philadelphians who owned an actual cheesesteak restaurant. They get everything flown over from Philly…it is the most authentic Philly Cheesesteak you can get in the UK.
Ha Ha I actually have been to the Statue of Liberty and a lot of other parts of NYC hundreds of times. I’m a helicopter pilot and did sightseeing tours around it 3 or four times AN HOUR working long days, for years! I’ve flown a lot of the rich and powerful including famous actors and musicians and did aerial film work So maybe I’m a bit jaded about the whole thing. But I’ve seen even those people feel impressed by seeing NYC from the air
@L3WGReacts I would suggest coming to New York in early December instead of New Years. After Thanksgiving (at the end of November), the whole city will be decked out for Christmas, but in early December, you won't have the crowds yet. The weeks of Christmas and New Years are some of the busiest and most crowded times in the city, and honestly, it won't be as fun for you. Early December gets you the full "Christmas in New York" experience without the larger crowds.
Yes, by all means, early to mid-December for a good x-massy visit. Even through Christmas itself could be good. Leave before New Year's Eve. NYE Times Square celebration is best enjoyed via television, the mobs would be miserable.
When I visited Austria, I wanted and did a Sound of Music tour specifically to see many of the sights and locations of the movie. Now the movie is a consistent reminder of my trip.
Hi Lewis! I'm an American and I had the privilege of spending three and a half weeks driving from my home on the east coast to the west coast then circled back with my family in a rented RV. We only used the RV for traveling which includef Route 66. It was during the summer which was very hot and we would travel hundreds of miles without seeing anything except desert which I loved. I've seen ghost towns and the lights of Las Vegas. We stayed in hotels and rented cars whenever we stopped at the cities on our bucket lists. I have flown from the east Coast to the west coast and got the perspective of what America looks like from the air too. I must say Americans are very privileged to live in such a beautiful diverse country. I've been to Washington DC a lot because it's not far from my home and I still get very emotional when I visit. You can feel the strength and power of the world's leading country. It's deep into the soul of the city. I have been to NYC several times. I'm awestruck every time. I've been to Hollywood CA a few times. But of all the things and places I traveled it was the Grand Canyon that impressed me the most. It feels surreal when seeing places, streets, buildings etc. throughout the country dipicted in TV shows and movies. My family was asked to be in the back ground of a commercial in NYC because we were there when they were shooting. It just happened. On another visit we weren't allowed to go down a street in Greenwich Village because it was closed for a movie production. To answer your question about how it feels to see these places as an American, It's awesome!!!
First off, Krispy Kreme is american bro lol Alao the white house shouldn't be that big. Since the president is not royalty. The capital should be though. Also they went during the wrong time imo. The cherry blossoms in Washington (gift from Japan) look amazing when they are in full bloom.
The White House is big and should be. Security. Offices. Museum. Garages. etc. Both above and below ground. There's plenty of reasons to have a large building. It isn't just a family living there. There's 24/7 security. Offices. There are tours of the museum. Armored cars. Emergency medical. Entertainment. Large dining rooms for diplomats. While the Capital has many business/diplomatic/security rooms it isn't set up for stately encounters with foreign diplomats. It is a big building and has to be for reasons.
Yes, cherry blossom season would be the ideal time to visit DC, but I think they picked a pretty good time of year. Many people visit in the summer, when DC is barely habitable. Late winter is a far more comfortable season, especially when you're doing a lot of walking.
Time Square is a mad house. Most locals avoid it because of how busy it is. Last time I went, it was so packed. You are basically shoulder to shoulder packed in. Yes, NYC in Feb is freezing.
New Orleans and surrounding areas film like crazy in the past few decades. It used to be rare. A lot of the American Horror Story episodes, for example.
The liberty bell was actually originally cast in metal in Whitechapel in London just a few years prior to the Revolution breaking out. It went from being a church bell to a symbol in less than one year. The bell was actually barely unpacked from its crate before the city of Philadelphia was attacked by the red coats. It was quick too so the bell was cracked during the first assault though by who or what is a mystery.
I love watching your face when you are watching videos about America. Seeing the snow capped mountains in person will take your breath away. You have to come. Remember the North is cold and the South is warmer. I thank God that I was born in America. I’m so proud of my country and I love it very much. I’m 65 and there are a lot of places that I haven’t seen. God bless you and your family.
I’m American and love going on movie tours. I went to Georgia for the Walking Dead tour and saw the locations, plus the hunger games etc. I felt like a tourist the first time in New York and did all the things… Radio city Rockettes, NBC studios, Central Park carriage ride, broadway, etc. Same with all major cities. It’s fun!
No, we are here all the time and probably not quite as excited as you would be coming here. When I first went to Britain in the early 80,s I was star struck. London, Big Ben, Pickadilly Circus, Scotland, castles. I was there for two years and the whole time it was magical. Really loved Edinburgh a lot. Did not want to leave. Would love to go back and see it all again, but would not be as exciting now. I was so young then and full of excitement. Whenever I hear British music like Duran Duran, or Tears for fears, Simple Minds, it takes me back to that place and time. Although I am American that wonderful place will always be in my heart.
I am born and raised in NYC, and as a New Yorker most of us are not star struck because you see movies and television shows being filmed around the city on a daily basics. And you see a lot of celebrities just walking around the city just regularly as well as on the subway. I hope you get to visit our city. Just be safe and smart.
I’ve lived my whole life in the USA and travelled all around the world and still love New York and Philadelphia the most. There’s an energy there that’s like no where else.
Yep! I love Philly...History! Birthplace, Art Museum! Wissahickon Park, best Italian FOOD! The Philadelphia Orchestra, Valley Forge, Washington's Crossing, and Brandywine! and close enough to the Jersey Beach/Atlantic Ocean...and I love the people...down to earth, generous, friendly! Such great childhood memories of Billy Penn and trolley cars! I actually put my little fingers into the crack of the Liberty Bell! Thanksgiving Day Parade and the Mummers String Bands on New Years Day! Dancing in the Streets! The City of Brotherly Love!
The first time I visited Washington D.C., I had to pinch myself. When you land at National Airport, step into the limousine you’ve hired to meet you and take you to your hotel, as you pull away from the curb, the city is right there. You immediately see buildings you’ve only seen in school text books, or on television. Yet, there it all is. It takes your breath away imagining all the history laid out before you. After checking into our hotel, we always do the same thing, we visit Hillwood. The private home Post cereal heiress Marjorie Merryweather Post. We have lunch in the cafe and take the tour. Then we take a cab to the Willard Hotel to relax before dinner and have drinks in the hotels “Round Robin Bar”.
Something to really remember when you plan...You can always come back. Don't pack your schedule so full that you don't have room to be spontaneous. The East Coast is packed with things to see and feel the English/American history and birth of the Democracy. Stay a few days in most places. It's surprisingly easy to get to a lot of places so enjoy day trips. Pick a region to concentrate on. The North East Coast is different from the Southern East Coast. Again, you can always come back. The Smithsonian Museums in Washington DC are literally blocks of things to see. Same as the museum's in New York.
I would love to see a video of you going cross country in America. You react so authentically and with such enthusiasm. It truly makes me smile. I’d really love to be able to fund this excursion for you. It would be so worthwhile. I may not be able to afford to do that. But my husband and I live in Hawaii and I’d most definitely love to show you around Oahu . So if you ever get a chance to come here. Just let us know beforehand and we’ll be more than happy to give you a tour. It’s beautiful here. You’d most definitely have the time of your life!
As a Philadelphia and local tour guide a few comments about their stop here. Across from the Liberty Bell is Independence Hall, where the Declaration of Independence and the US Constitution where signed and was the site of so many important discussions and moments from the revolution and just after. Yes, the Liberty Bell is not huge - it wasn't designed for a giant cathedral like in Europe, but for Independence Hall, which when it was built, was the state house, or seat of government, for the state (then colony) of Pennsylvania. The capital moved to central PA in the early 1800's as people moved west across the state/country as the national capital moved from Philly eventually to D.C. Yes, the "Rocky" steps in front of the world famous Philadelphia Museum of Art are iconic. Yes, I'm there all the time and people run up (and fall and hurt themselves) and there are individuals and evening clubs that exercise by running up and down the steps. They also walked through the courtyard of the city's city hall, which is the largest municipal building (meaning city level government) in the US, was the tallest building in the city, by unwritten rule, for decades. The Reading Terminal Market, the oldest food market still in operation in the US, is iconic and a food destination filled with nearly 100 merchants/shops that sell produce, meat, fish, and many places that make/cook food including the best Roast Pork Sandwich (we call them Hoagies) in the city as well as one of the best donuts shops in the city and so many other great places. And Elfreth's Alley is the oldest continuously inhabited street in America as proven by historical records. Boston is older, St. Augustine Florida (settled by the Spanish) is way older, but the "alley" or block has always have people living on it since 1700 and they can prove that whereas as cities change/transform, streets in Boston, St. Augustine, and other cities/towns older than Philly have gone from residential, to commercial or industrial (and maybe back again). It's cute and also helps show how people lived in the 18th century.
He meant oldest continuously inhabited street of European people in the US. It's amazing to see the locations of films. Many of my trips around the US have included stops to see where scenes have been set.
As someone who lived in both LA and New York, we appreciate the places for being nice rather than on film. In LA, there's an unwritten etiquette that if you spot a celebrity "in the wild" you generally leave them alone. Also New Yorkers avoid Times Square like the plague. Another recommendation for those wanting a view in NYC: Top of the Rock is better than the Empire State Building since you have a wider view *and* the Empire State Building is part of your view.
You can tell how much they (and you) love the USA and the many things there are to marvel at - and most Americans have never visited New York City or Washington, DC either, so they''re JUST as awestruck their first visit. I have the exact same feeling when I'm visiting London ... or Paris or Amsterdam.
Lewis, as a first-time tourist, New Years Eve would be a real treat. It is extremely touristy, but well worth seeing it for the first and only time. Now, seeing NYC at NIGHT is an energy you could get addicted. It's top-notch fun vibes you would never forget. Bro, I ain't lying, the next day, you'll feel like that was a cool azz dream.😊
I've been in love with NYC since I was a young boy before 9/11. It was always the dream to come live here. I fall in love with it more and more everyday. The diverse people from all walks of life, the beautiful buildings and bridges. I, like you, saw Lady Liberty many times in videos from a variety of angles before seeing her in person. But even now she still gives me the butterflies every time I spot her from a bridge, or rooftop or on the fairy to see her island. What she symbolizes and stands for will always be special. This is a country of immigrants. So if and when you decide to come, and become a citizen you too will be an American!
I'm in the heart of a lot of the cold weather in the US. I'm in wisconsin, about 1.5 hours east of St Paul Minnesota. It gets to about -40 (which is actually the same on the Celsius and Fahrenheit scales) at least a couple weeks most winters. But it also gets to almost 100 ⁰ F at least a handful of times in the summer. So quite the swing in the seasons.
LOL It's a lot bigger than the part that shows in front. The White House is Six Floors. You can't see the two additional above ground floors that are around back. They stretch out to two wings past the main house. It is of course only a home but it measures in at 55,000 square feet.
Well the additional wings are mostly office work spaces for presidential staffers, press rooms etc... plus a lot of the space in the traditional White House are rooms for state dinners, receptions etc... The presidential living space is actually a fairly small percentage of the white house.
I went to NYC in 2000 and was in total awe. I lived most of my life in the Arizona desert I have seen big cities in the western part of U.S. however what a difference there is between Eastern and Western states. I went from AZ to N Y via train with stops in Chicago, Niagra Falls, and Buffalo NY to name a few. I went for the first 3 weeks of October and it was stunningly beautiful. Being from the desert I never experienced the change of leaf colors because we don't have many Oak or Maple trees in the desert lol.
Likewise, I was floored by the height of saguarro cactus and quite taken with many sights of the desert after coming from NY. (My only reference for cactus had been in the peanuts comic strip with Snoopy's brother near it. My thoughts "Okay, we'll allow 2'-3' for the dog, cactus is maybe 4× that, so the cactus would be about 8'-12' tall, maybe taller, like 20'." Boy was I wrong. Those things are tall y'all.
Watching your videos has made me appreciate how much the US has to offer. I've lived in Utah my whole life (42 years), and I've barely been anywhere. I would probably feel just like any other tourist who visits the US. I've always dreamed of going abroad and seeing other countries. I still do, but I have so much more respect for how lucky i am to have so many different landscapes, cultures, food, and opportunities than i thought. It can be easy to overlook something that's right in front of you.
I’m 36 years old and I’m taking my wife and son to New York for the first time this coming December right before Christmas. I really don’t care that much about going but my wife and son are thrilled. I’ve live in North Carolina my whole life. I’ve been to New York State but not city. I am looking forward to seeing some of the sites and landmarks.
Ironically enough most New York City people more than half of them have never been to a lot of the “touristy spots”…they live there but don’t get caught up in the kinds of places that intrigue us form other parts of the country when we go there…amazingly enough. I know many NYers that all claim they don’t engage in sightseeing generally.
I'm from Chicago, when I went to New York , Washington & California I LOVED IT!! Just as you would. It was amazing to see. Make sure you come to America and enjoy it for yourself. 😊
I find the Historical and natural beauty places here take my breath away, more than the cities and places I've seen in the movies. Our historic buildings bring me to a state of reverence. I've mostly lived in the Pacific Northwest, Nevada & California. The big redwood forests in California. Glacier National Park. The Cascade Mountains, Crater Lake. You'll have to make more than one trip. It's a big place and it can take days to get from one place to the next. Maybe break it up. One trip East Coast. One the South. One Westcoast or something like that.
Thank you for your appreciation and excitement about America. I know that being American is special but it is still something we deeply appreciate being reminded of. Having been blessed being born in Ohio, lived in upstate New York as a young man, then in Oregon, Wyoming and now Idaho I can say that this big country is one of a kind. Be patient with how much you can do and where you can visit to start your adventures here but you have a great attitude and that is the most important thing. Good luck and safe travels. If you find yourself in Times Square at night see if you can feel the hum and warmth from all the giant video screens. Again, safe travels Lawrence
When you visit America, you are not going to want to leave. Many people come here for a vist, and stay the rest of their life here. I know a couple people from England who came her for a visit, and never went back. They go back to England once a year, but they live here now. With all the great food, the nice houses, the mostly good weather, all the bars, or pubs, the nightclubs, and all the theme parks like Disneyland and all the states to go sightseeing it is an amazing country, and so big you could not visit all of it in one lifetime. We are truly blessed to live here, and I would not leave it.
I jumped the gun with ky first comment. I think for many of us, it is so amazing. We actually save and plan to see orher parts of our country and feel in awe
Love watching your reactions. Honesty in motion. Americans are like anyone else, anywhere else. Some like to travel and are in awe of the landscape, landmarks, history, and cultures. Others are happy staying home, whether in an apartment or far out in the country. The giant redwoods are awesome, the muddy Mississippi River moves faster than you can swim, the Rocky Mountains are gorgeous (the French Alps took my breath away), the Grand Canyon is cool, but so were the White Cliffs of Dover. There’s something to appreciate everywhere you go. I’m in Texas and I’ve never had the slightest desire to visit New York. But I’d love to go back to Rome…the artwork was mind boggling. The Parthenon and Acropolis in Greece were historical masterpieces. But now days, I’m happy hanging out watching one of my grandsons spin his horse, skid him in the arena, or rope steers…if you make it to Texas I’d put you in a spare bedroom (got a friend from Sweden who comes over occasionally), I’d buy you a Stetson, just so you’d have the experience of trying to fly with a hat the size of your carry-on 😂 (I have about a dozen western hats…it’s a Texas thang) Thanks for your amazement at all things great and small…it’s inspirational, mate (or bubba 😅) AND, I finally subscribed 😊
When you go to america you should absolutely do a meet up... it will make your trip utterly unforgettable. It's cool seeing film locations no matter where your from but I'm from Georgia ( A TON of filming is done here Black Panther, Shazam, Walking Dead, Stranger Things, etc) and they were constantly filming on the street where Iived in Southwest Atl so it can definitely get annoying when your trying to get home after work and just when your about to pull into your apartment complex you get rerouted because of filming. Also, fun fact I worked in the Starcourt Mall from Stranger Things while they were filming season 3. It's called Gwinnett Place Mall. I remember showing up to work one day and everybody was dressed like the 1980's with shorts tube socks and headbands and I was so confused, Lmao! I found out later that it was for Stranger things. And my cousins mom was in the Eddie Murphy Coming 2 America sequel that came out a few years ago as an extra. She literally got her 15 sec of fame!
New Yorker here! Walking through New York for me feels more like a nice escape with a nice backdrop to pause, than a wonder like tourist people may feel. There are always special moments that makes us fall in love with being in New York, just because all sorts of people, events, festivals, and the 24/7 life happens all the time. It just makes the city experience different throughout the years, especially if you grew up in New York like me. New York growing up as a kid, teen, college, and adult gives me different insights and discoveries :D
First time anyone visits NYC, it is like this. I lived there for a short time then commuted into the City for work for a couple of years and it never, ever got old. There is a crazy almost indescribable energy there that is unique to that City. It really is the capital of the world in many ways. And you can get or experience literally anything there.
I LOVED England. We stayed in the Cotswold', Moreton on Marsh and stayed in London. We took cabs everywhere and avoided the Pubs where all the Americans were going. We found that the English cab drivers gave us the best advice on where to go to see cool English stuff and avoid all the tourist trap. So much fun. Right out of a Dickens book or movie. Believe it or not we had some great food while we were there. Red Mullet was great. Loved the English breakfast with the cooked tomato and black pudding. Best was the Yorkshire pudding and buying freshly made meat pies in the city.
Lewis, Why don't the viewers start a schedule to host you in each of our state & you can stay at your viewer's homes or guesthomes (if available )for a few weeks and explore the state. You can get home cook food & "take away" as you say. This will save you on some hotel cost and you can stay in the USA a little longer. You can have a meet and greet in each state you visit. Also you can experience different cultures, for instance i am a black female in South Carolina. I have been out of the country many times, and yes to Europe. I also use to host french students. We would have to background everyone. If you want to do it i can setup a program sort of like the student foreign exchange program. Oh my cousin and her husband, who is the head of emergency at My Sanai lives in yhe heart of Manhattan and her twins are in college so she might host you if i ask her in NY.
2 weeks is a year! Almost. I understand what you're saying but I'd thought the same thing before...becoming immersed in each state's culture a bit by staying for a while. I don't think that's possible without money. And even with being sponsored, I don't know if he can get the permission to do that. Right?
@@GoddessFourWinds I’m pretty sure you can get a tourist visa which allows you in you just can’t work but I’m unfamiliar with the requirements or how long it’s for.
@@a2ndlife877 I don't know the rules either... But can you just take a year to visit the whole US? I'd once wanted to take a month in each state. To better soak up the history, the culture/s, etc. I though that could be enough time to scratch the surface. Then I realized that's 4 YEARS!
We’re just as excited as ‘tourists’ to other States…Being a native Californian, of course I love every part, the sierras and foothills, Lake Tahoe , Nevada City & gold rush towns sprinkled everywhere…Yosemite, San Francisco and the entire coastline, Big Sur down to Pebble Brach, Carmel, Monterey, Montecito, & Santa Barbara…Napa Valley and the vineyards, the agri valleys, Los Angeles and beaches, northern Cali, more gold rush towns , then the redwoods and endless national forests…its all wonderful…
The funniest thing about this city as a New Yorker is that a LOT of New York actually gets annoyed by NYC because people forget it's only about 1/10th of the actual state and often tourists think that NYC actually IS the entire state. It's such a big beautiful city though I can never stay mad at it
*No one cares bro, that's why.* if you aren't the 5 boroughs or long Island the rest of it is just "Upstate". And NYers who aren't born upstate, only go upstate for either college purposes, to visit Niagra Falls at least once in our lives, or to go to the Finger Lakes for a quick family get away or Cold Spring for Hiking. Other than that it might as well be it's own, cold, red state and let us be.*
