Brit Reacts to Things I LOVED about America as an European 

I love seeing the US through the eyes of foreign people. As Americans I think we take it for granted and don’t fully appreciate what we have. It makes me love my home even more. 😊❤

The people who think Americans are grumpy are people who have never been to the US

Older American here. I live in southern New Mexico, the desert southwest of the US. There is nothing quite like driving on the highway through the empty desert, late at night in the dark & seeing the lights of a town or city glowing off in the distance as you approach. It is so surreal.

I come to your account when I'm feeling down about America just to make me remember what is actually nice about our country. Thanks :)

I found people in Paris very nice when I visited. The first night in Paris I was lost near the Gard D Nord. I couldn’t find the place to pick up my car. I went into a small hotel and told the desk clerk that I was lost. She smiled at me and said “no one is never lost in Paris” then she helped me figure out where I need to be. She called them to let them know was coming ( so they wouldn’t close their location). Then she called me a taxis and told the driver where to take me. It was so kind of her.

We are nice. Whenever you walk past someone you smile at each other. It's just what we do. I'd feel weird NOT smiling at someone lol.

Ive never been to France but one of my best experiences in my entire life was a French family in NYC. I was visiting 9/11 Ground Zero for the first time and that French family happened to be behind my best friend and I in line to go into the museum. We struck up a conversation and they told us they were in the States for vacation for two weeks but paying their respects at Ground Zero was a top priority, they werent going to leave without doing that which we thought was so kind. Not just that they felt that way but made it a point to tell us how important it was to them. When we walked in, and anyone who has been there knows, the entryway hallway is very overwhelming. I stopped and just started sobbing, Im from NH and two of the planes out of Boston hit this area very hard lets say.. I felt these arms around my shoulders and it was them. We barely even spoke the same language and here we were all just holding each other and crying together. They sincerely gave me a gift that day, I cant think about 9/11 without thinking about them and the love and comfort from these total strangers. 9/11 was a horrific day but on that day I realized how much love came out of it too. Ill never see them again but Ill never forget that, they were wonderful people.

We are nice. America is a mix of everyone in the world and proud to say we love to show people and welcome them to our country.

The USA history was different than the rest of the world. The westward expansion, taming a wilderness for habitation, and the need to rely on family, friends, and neighbors forced us to cooperate. In addition, extended lengths of time in relative isolation made accepting strangers a welcoming sight. In a growing country being inhabited by people from around the world, everyone was often a stranger to everyone else. That may explain why foreigners find Americans friendly. We are accustomed to strangers. In a big country where people in the past rarely traveled farther than they could walk in a day, another human was often a welcomed sight. A new face with new stories helped break the monotony.

Mustang is a Ford and is domestic. Therefore, a lot less expensive for us.

20:00 ... all the places she went are within a half-day drive. If you plotted where she went, it would be about .5% of the USA at the most. She stayed in the New England area and slightly south of the New England region. She barely went anywhere if you take the whole US combined.

It cracks me up how she says all the people are friendly and she was in the Mid-Atlantic states. Just come on down South if you want to see friendly.

Mustangs are super common here. You can get a basic one for around $35k

Keep in mind that football is in the fall, basketball season is after football season, and baseball is in the summer.

SMILING! 😄Remember, our country is a melting pot of every nationality in the world. From my American education, we began to smile at everyone centuries ago because there was such a diverse group of immigrants to the US, and smiling at each other, our ancestors acknowledged that we were all happy in our 'new home.' It was the only way in the 1700s and 1800s, with so many cultures emerging in the US, to say 'hello' to each other. Smiling and saying 'hi - how are you' has stuck with us for hundreds of years. Born and raised in Pennsylvania - there will never be anything more beautiful (with great wineries) than taking a trip to Niagara Falls - so gorgeous. I'm glad she got to see the Horseshoe Falls in Canada. GORGEOUS!

Lewis, in case your curiosity got piqued when she mentioned something called ann-TIE-tum (Antietam) at around 4:00, it was a Civil War battle, and is called ann-TEET-um. It's 1 one of several thousand place names that catches people off guard with the thought, "How in the world do they pronounce this?" If you want to skip over into Canada, one of the best places for that is Niagara Falls. She mentioned the Air & Space Museum in DC, so they have space things, but they also have airplanes. She said around 16:20 that her favorite place was Medieval Times, which is a small chain of dinner and a show thing where you have medieval food, coupled with a show featuring knights.

Yeah, there is an American side to Niagara Falls, but it's much prettier from Canada.

I only hope that when you do get here you aren’t expecting so much and have built everything up in your mind that you are actually disappointed in some way. Don’t get me wrong, I hope you understand what I’m trying to say. I just don’t want you to have any disappointment after it’s all said and done. I would hate that for you. I want only the best experiences for you. Just keep in mind that we are just another country and want you to like us. You are such a likable person. As a country, we are going to love having you here.

"Shears" must be a regional thing because those are called convenience stores. You can get gas for your car then go into the store and get food and drinks and possibly even toiletries. They are like Seven Elevens, but you can also get gas for your car.

Her pronunciation of squirrel @4:55 cracked me up.

Medieval Times is dinner and a show where you eat medieval style food and watch joust matches and is really fun

The price of the 2024 Ford Mustang starts at $32,515 and goes up to $61,080 depending on the trim and options. And they are VERY common to see on the road.

15:02 off-topic comment, but lucid dreaming is absolutely a real thing. There's methods to induce them, but to have one last more than even a minute is really hard. Takes a lot of control. You should try it out. It's amazing what the brain can do.

"Baseball game here. football game here, basketball game here". If you want to do all three, it's going to have to be a very long trip. Generally, baseball is in the spring and summer, football is in the fall/autumn, and basketball is in the winter. I think she was traveling in September, which is when the football and baseball seasons overlap.

Where you said oh wow with the bridge and water at about 6 min in is right where I live...Harpers Ferry, WV... you can easily do the WV panhandle, Antietam, and the DC area in a few days since we are all right next to each other

Yeah, she’s right! For the most part all of us Americans are friendly and welcoming!

Nice touch adding "Country Roads" in the background. 👌🏻

When he does come to America, he's gonna gain alot of weight lol. He makes me laugh while watching his reactions.

I know what you mean. When I watch British footage I get an English vibe. The buildings, the weird way y'all mark squiggly lines on the roads near the crosswalks (zebra crossings), ect.

Dude, this is great. I’m an American, but lived in Northern states (Michigan, New York) most of my life, but when I moved to Texas, the Barbecue situation was a true revelation to me. If you get South, I mean, New Orleans is incredible for food, but a Southern country barbecue joint will blow your mind. It’s the way they cook the meat for hours that makes it so moist and tender, and delicious -it’s not just a flavor, it’s an amazing culture of its own. But, yes, you’ll want to have some local guide you to a great spot, because the best place might look like some run-down roadside shack… Anyway, yes, I’m sure with your personality you will find Americans very friendly and welcoming, and you will have a great time. If you want American football AND baseball, it might be difficult, since baseball is a summer thing and football is in the fall. baseball playoffs are in October, though, and the excitement at playoff games is off the charts, with the stadiums full. So in October, if you could catch a Baseball playoff game, then go to an NFL football game on Sunday, that would be a great week. 😀🇺🇸⚾️🏈

She’s been on multiple trips to the USA to different parts. I loved the one where she visited Arizona. I loved the look on her face when she first saw the Grand Canyon at sunrise.

The Air and Space Museum is part of the Smithsonian. The largest displays are in an annex in Virginia.

I had a friend in high school whose first language was Spanish, but could speak English perfectly. I asked her once what language she "thought" in, and she said it depended on the word. Mostly English (for her) but some Spanish words mean more of what she was thinking, or there wasn't a good English equivalent. Found that fascinating. Yes, you will get smiles, "hellos," held open doors. At the grocery the other day, I was wearing a band shirt (British new-wave 80s) and a Kangol hat (think 80s rap). Two totally different people made comments on one or the other, and we got into little conversations. They don't know me from Adam, but if you see something you like, compliments are encouraged. If you plan a Southern trip, maybe start with North Carolina - BBQ from both the east and west (mountain) sides of the state. Stop in Asheville, NC to see Biltmore and maybe stay in the Grove Park Inn. When you get to Atlanta, I'd be thrilled to take you and yours out for an adventure and meal (Waffle House, Chick-fil-A, BBQ). Then head south to Florida (Buc-cee's is on the way) - see NASA - then head inland for some "culture" (or theme parks). Then take a plane to Texas (wherever your fans/friends are) to try even more BBQ.

A Brit going to Medieval Times hearing the crappy American attempts at old British accents would be hilarious 😆 HUZZAH!!

Here is a story about a woman named Helene Grimaud. She was born and raised in France but didn't like it there. She is a world famous concert pianist who performs all over the world. She moved to America and she achieved her life's dream. Everybody's got a dream no matter how crazy it seems to others. So what did she do? She bought some land north of New York City, a rural area, just the right place for what she wanted. She build her own private wolf preserve. Yep, she has her wolves, her dog, her house, and she seems very happy. Here it is. Most of it is about her piano concertizing and she is one of the greatest performing concert artists in the world today but her home is with her wolves. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-uE2P2nitE48.html The part about the wolves starts at 17:45

I love it, "I walk to the shop and I'm out of breath..." takes a drink of coke. Well son, there's your problem! I don't drink any sugar or energy drinks anymore, and I feel much better. If you want to get a feel for our history, go to museums which have docents as guides. They dress in period clothing and walk you through the history. Also, check out the HBO show about John Adams, the movie Gettysburg, even Band of Brothers and Saving Private Ryan. These will you a good feel for the psyche of the American people.

You crack me up everytime i watch your videos! Please never stop! I was with you from the very beginning.

I've been to Medieval Times once before and it's actually quite an experience. It's a "dinner and a show" type of thing. You get to eat a lot of really nice food (no silverware though, keep that in mind, because it's supposed to be the medieval experience), and watch actors put on a show. The sword fighting and jousting was cool. Idk if they still do it but the swords made sparks when they clanged together during the fights. Was a really nice effect.

One of my best friends in high school was an exchange student from Germany. I remember asking him about using English all the time and if it was annoying for him. He told me that he can think in English. He doesn't need to translate it in his head like I would. He told me that once you can think in a language, it's like the final step in mastering a language.

Before coming to the US you might want to line up some local people wherever you go who want to show you around. Maybe in each city you could have a few different people who would help you to see more things, and be more efficient about it too. They might even offer you a bedroom for a night or 2, which could save you some hotel money. When my girlfriend and I visited London for the first time I put out the word that we were coming , don't know the club scene and would like to meet some locals to help us get around. We ended up staying with some great people who took us all over to clubs and introduced us to people for a whole week. It was so much better than it would have been just going there as most tourists do. We saw and did much more than we would have on our own. Just a suggestion. If you come to LA I'll take you around if you want. You'd probably like some of my favs like The Wacko store in Hollywood, Amoeba Records, etc. Most tourists never know about the coolest places. Pot is legal here too!!!

I always find it funny how people from other countries have this fantasy how the US is like from movies and tv shows and we do the same

American do value our privacy, most of us know we always on security cams and don't have that much privacy in public. With that said we don't expect to be filmed by other people holding a camera in public without permission and technically you can't use that footage(with faces) for commercial purposes usually.

11"30 That's Kewpie mayonnaise, a Japanese import. It's richer than normal mayo because it only uses the egg yolk, as opposed to the whole egg. You pay more for it, but it's definitely worth it. 14:07 I _think_ she said "Air & Space Museum," but she could have meant "Aerospace Museum," which is a difference without a distinction. I'm one of the ones who can control his dreams. It started as a stress response, my dreams being the one place where I felt any measure of control. From there, it blossomed into an art, a place where my creativity wasn't hampered by physical ability, material means, nor even by reality. My favorite one is when I'm struck by a meteor, but it encases me in a giant eggshell, and I undergo metamorphosis to emerge as a space dragon. Hundreds of meters long, wings made of tachyons knit together with stellar plasma, soaring on the solar wind, taking a sip from the photosphere of the nearest star for nourishment, the universe was my playground. Have I mentioned I have a crazy wild imagination? 😁 Medieval Times is a theme restaurant chain where they've taken dinner theater to its apex, providing jousts and other medieval sport, right in front of you as you dine. The idea is to give you a feeling of royalty. From what I've seen on YT, it's definitely an experience. Sheetz is an east coast convenience store chain. One thing you'll find in America is that a lot of chains are fairly large, but also very regional. You won't find a Sheetz out here in Minnesota, but they're all over the place out east. In Oklahoma you'll find a gas station/convenience store chain called QuikTrip, in the north we have one called Kwik Trip. Both are pronounced the same, but they are owned by different corporations. But if you *_REALLY_* want to be blown away by a gas station, go down to Texas and stop at a Bucky's. These are convenience stores the size of a small Wal-Mart. They have their own takeaway food (the various sweet rolls are legendary), clothing, incidentals for your car, and all kinds of branded souvenir stuff as well. It will flip your lid.

At this time, the Smithsonian is 7 different buildings. When I was a 10 yr old, we went to it. It was 1 building back then. Our guide told us that in the one building in ‘68 if you looked at everything in the building for 2 seconds, it would take 7 days/24 hours to see it all. Absolutely the best experience of my childhood! The first plane, the first light bulb, the first tractor, the first sewing machine, ……..

If you want to see both a baseball and football game, the best time for that would be August to October, since baseball season ends in October, and football usually starts pre-season games in August.

The Ford Mustang is an American car. I drive a yellow 2006 model. In '06 it was $24000.00 for the V6 with the pony package. Today probably in the $60000 range. Also, there's the American side of the falls. Don't have to go to Canada to visit the falls.

I really think you'd enjoy the West coast, around Oregon and Washington state. Hours of mountains and tons of wildlife. Plus if you want to go to California for the touristy thing it's not that far.

If you end up in Dallas, I'm happy to be your food guide. My wife is British, and it's been great seeing her family react to our food when they visit. I can even take you to the shooting range.

I never stare at people filiming in stores etc but i would glance and assume they are tourists, so i let them enjoy everything so they have a good time here. Love the videos though and keep it up.

Talking to yourself in your head: As an American who learned French (though that was long ago, so don't ask me to translate anything now), I did get to thinking in French at times. But I'm an introvert. So for me that was a way of practicing when not in class. The funniest result of this was going from French class to Economics class and then answering an economics question in French because I hadn't switched my bring back over to English.

I know how you feel regarding the "American vibe", because when I'm in the U.K., I get so excited about your architecture, cars, streets, the Tube!, your accents!, history, even some of your "bad" food and your "good" food. Full diclosure: I fell in love with the Beatles in 1963 when there was a 2 or 3 page article about them in LIFE magazine. No one in the USA had heard about them at that time. Somehow, when I saw their pictures....I was in love! Never heard them sing a single note. Then...they came to America early in 1964 and appeared on "The Ed Sullivan Show". That was when Beatlemania exploded in America and, later that Summer, they were on the COVER of LIFE magzine! That's how I became interested in the U.K and then became an English History buff. There's a good chance I know more English History than I do American history! Hopefully, you will come to Nashville, Tennessee one day. Also known as "Music City". You MUST go to a performance at "The Grand Ol' Opry". It's an American tradition & treasure. Let me know when you come & I'll treat you to a meal at either "Cracker Barrel" or "The Waffle House". Both are about 3 miles from my house.

Surprised no one ever mentions if you catch a cold in America you can buy cold medicine in so many places. Hotel convenience store or vending machine, every grocery store, gas station, etc. In Vienna, had to be miserable until someone went to an Apotheke for me while I was at work.

Then you'd like my area (Pacific North West) if you don't mind the occasional rain. When the sky is clear, you can see the Olympic Mountains in one direction and the Cascade Mountains in the opposition direction.

If you think you would enjoy driving into a city at night, I would highly recommend driving into “Sin City” (Las Vegas) at night. There’s nothing quite like driving into the city that’s all lit up after driving through a dark desert in the middle of no where.

In Virginia you can tour the USS Wisconsin. An Iowa class battleship from 1944. Tickets are very affordable too. I highly recommend it. Although don't take your grandfather who was in the Navy. Because he won't leave.

When you come to the U.S., you need to plan to come for several months to a year if you want to see everything you've mentioned. Also I have a feeling that some RU-vid friends may not want you to leave and try to adopt you as honorary family. 😊. That's how we roll.

Air and Space 🌌 Museum is cool. You get to walk through some of the ships. Lots to look at and history in there.

Bro. I am retired and live near mountains and the ocean in the U.S. I have been to 48 of the 50 states in my life. I love watching your reactions to what American is like. Come and visit soon. I would be happy to be your personal tour guide around America!

I have been learning English for 64 years I am getting better.

Medieval Times, is an awesome evening...dinner and watch the jousting contest and the singers & dancers. Totally worth it Lewis

I have seen where some Europeans say that American's frequent smiles are "fake". Absolutely not true! I am tempted to say---that at this point--I think it's become part of our DNA. American babies practically come into the world smiling---and continue to smile often throughout their entire lives. It's a normal response to others---a way of saying "Welcome--I am happy to meet you". Sure, we have a few grumpy people here and there--but they are a minority. I know this as a fact, because I meet hundreds of strangers every week through my customer service job in a large corporation. People APPROACH you--with a smile on their face. Strangers on the street give you a smile as they pass by you. Some like to say that among store/restaurant workers, it's fake--to gain tips. Again, not true. Many workers who interact with customers--receive no tips whatsoever--and still display a natural, smiling approach as they greet customers. We are friendly even when we have nothing to gain from it. Maybe people who live in countries where it's not like this, have a resentment because they don't experience this--so it seems unreal to them. When we are in line (a queue?) we strike up conversations with the strangers around us. Some countries find that strange? The fact that some consider that strange---seems very strange to me. I say to them..... Lighten up people! Don't take yourself so seriously! We're all passing through this life together--and a little warmth and friendliness can go a long way in a world that can sometimes seem cold, lonely and harsh. We need to spread some light, love and cheer to our fellow man. It makes life more pleasant in spite of what we might be going through. A major regret in my life will be for all the wonderful people I will never get to meet during my lifetime. So I will always continue to say...to every stranger I meet..."Hello, I am happy to meet you.....with a SMILE ♥

I occasionally get lucid dreams, but usually around the time I realize it's a dream, I wake up.

Niagara Falls is on the border of the U.S. and Canada. Half is there and half is in New York. It makes me so Proud that people come here and have wonderful experiences. Thank you guys so much. We do have a great country and many of us haven’t seen everything.

Mustangs are so common that anytime I drive around I see multiple mustangs every day

It's just in our nature to be nice and smile. We have our share of grumpy people too but most folks just live and let live with a smile and a hello. Being nice doesn't cost a thing.

I live in Maryland, where she stayed. I am 45 minutes from Washington D.C 20 minutes from Gettysburg 30 minutes from Baltimore 1 hour from West Virginia 5 hours from New York And it is Beautiful where I live ❤️

You can find yourself almost anywhere in this country and find good people. It's not fake like it might seem until you're here. Everyone around you will make you smile.

At 5:40 - 5:45 that quick pan is of Harper's Ferry West Virgina where the Potomac and Shenandoah riivers merge to flow onwards to the Chesapeake Bay as the Potomac river. It 's a great litle park and about an hour and a half away in Pennsylvania are some great white water rafting areas. They know which days the up river dams will release cold, fresh water making for one helluva' unforgetable ride.

If you like the mountains consider visiting East TN

We would love to have you come visit L3. Something else about America that may not have been said. Many have said our portions are big. Yes they are...HOWEVER, it is okay for you to split your meal in half, ask for a To-Go container, and finish the other half later. All hotels here have small refrigerators and microwaves, as well as a coffee pot/coffee in your room. You will not "pork out" (gain weight) if you watch your portions. You get to taste it, and then if you liked it, there is more for later. If your meal, for instance, is $14.00...that means it is only $7.00 if you get 2 meals out of it.

Check out this one. The Bristol Renaissance Faire is a Renaissance fair held in a Renaissance-themed park in the village of Bristol in Kenosha County, Wisconsin. Its 30-acre site runs along the Wisconsin-Illinois state line west of Interstate 94. It recreates the visit of Queen Elizabeth I to the English port city of Bristol in 1574

A smile and being friendly doesn't cost a penny, but it's worth a million!

Hearing how good a visitor feels welcome and happy being in America feels amazing! There obviously are rude people everywhere in the world...but overall the comments about Americans being kind tbh I was taken by surprise in the difference in cultural and social constructs. I couldn't imagine not acknowledging others by a smile or a simple hello...

When you come to America, if you happen to stop in Indiana, I’ll make you a good homemade midwestern meal. Could make biscuits and gravy or chicken noodles and mashed potatoes. Either way try and get some home cooked meals. Those are always the best.

I've been to Niagara Falls. It borders the US and Canada, and boy have the Canadians shown us up. Our side is a boring state park with brown withered grass and a couple of gift shops. The Canadian side is an amazing boardwalk type of festive place with a tower restaurant and lots of fun shops and fun things to do.

I have flown over the ocean in a dream. I didnt know it was a dream but I did wake up and could remember exactly what the wind in my face felt like.

It's crazy bc we hear so much about foreigners talking down on us on his we're this and we're that in a negative light but watching you and your content of ppl actually experiencing America really gives me a grateful heart to be here ❤️ i mean, EVERY country has their downsides and their groups of bad and negative ppl but i thank God foreigners are able not to see that 🙌🏽 thank you for your videos and for giving me a sense of hope for humanity here in the US 🇺🇲 SIDENOTE: YESSSSSS!!! 😂 I'm very conscience when I'm flying in my dreams and yes, she's NOT lying! IT'S TRULY AMAZING!!!

When driving east on River Road, upon entering the Sonoma Valley you can see the glow in the clouds from each town, or city.

Great video bro! Let me drop a bit of random knowledge on you that I would've never believe had I not seen it with my own eyes. Groundhogs can climb trees!!! I have a tree-line behind my house and I saw one climb halfway up a small tree, then climbed back down. Was trippy bro! Cheers 🍻!

She did a lot in 17 days, but she visited the East Coast, where the states are so much smaller...

Always ask for sauces no matter if it’s for BBQ or authentic Mexican food, or down to fast food . Everyone usually have their own special sauce . So good. Sauce is life. lol. I usually ask to try a sample of all their sauces to find what I like. It’s ok to do, and they don’t charge you for that. But it’s a must do. For when you start your food journey.

Sheetz (T instead of R) is the name of a gas station chain in the Eastern US. We still call them gas stations unless you are talking specifically about that brand.

If you do want to go to Niagara Falls DEFINITELY go to the Canada side! I say this as an American and a New Yorker.

Love all the content here and proud follower,the host Lewis is a Humanitarian for the happiness and fun in life he shares as a Humanitarian myself this is my go to channel and family. Love yah all here at L3WG👍🏻🙂❤️💯Yeppers, all love humans

1:24 I only speak English fluently but I know enough French, German & Tagalog to get the basics like a place to stay, food, drink & bathrooms. Basically I understand what others are saying better than I can speak to them. But I do catch myself mentally speaking in other languages occasionally. Usually it’s because I hear people talking in those languages & I’m trying to respond mentally without actually interrupting their conversation… just to practice my knowledge & not lose it. Other times idk why & I just laugh at myself thinking I must be wanting to travel again.

Sheetz is a convenience store in western Pennsylvania. It's like 7-11. I appreciate that someone is finally showing the East Coast. Mustang is a Ford car. Corvette is a Chevrolet. If you come, don't do too much in one trip.

I am a polyglot in my head as well.. I switch from English, to French, and Tamazgha (berber). I see she is in the Washington DC area (closest thing I have to a hometown)

It sounds like she had a great adventure here in the states. However, unless I missed something, she never left the eastern states and it took her 17 days just to explore what she did. Once again, unless I have missed something, she never crossed to the west side of the Mississippi river. I'm a missourian and have traveled in all directions and it would take weeks or maybe months to see everything America has. It's a very massive place and every place you stop would have it's own cultures.

Correct. When you come to the states you must plan your trip. Most visitors are going to need to rent a car to get from town to town and it can be several hours of driving. So you need to plan for that travel time.

I can't tell you how many times I've helped visitors who get confused about how we do things. From gas stations to shopping. They never ask but you can see their face and know they need help. Sometimes there is a language barrier but we can help with hand signs. I always feel better when I do that.

So many people from other countries come to the U.S. and think they've seen it, then describe NY or California, judging the whole country on NYC and LA. Kudos to this French lady. I saw West Virginia pepperoni rolls (there is a story behind those), and she went to a Civil War battlefield in Maryland, and it looked like a piece of Virginia's Shenandoah Valley. I'd love to see more visitors select different portions of the country rather than just two hugely populated areas. Refreshing.

Sheetz (pronounced sheets) is a popular convenience store in Maryland, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia. They're gas stations with food, drinks and things you might need while driving, as well as excellent fresh made to order (MTO) food & drinks. They also have a habit of naming products with the SH, like Shmuffins as it's the name of the family that founded it in Altoona, Pennsylvania.

15:02 - There's a trick you can do to help control your dreams. Every time you wake up, consciously ask yourself, "Am I dreaming?" If you make this a habit, then when you dream, you'll also ask yourself if you're dreaming. Once you know you're dreaming, I won't say you fully control the dream, but you can influence it. It won't help you dream more though. However, most of the time we forget our dreams immediately upon waking up, so we think we dream less than we actually do. This is also why writers often keep pen and paper by their bed and write down whatever they can remember immediately, before they forget.

Lewis if you’re not an experienced horse rider you should consider going on a trail ride. It’s for inexperienced riders. They will put you on a saddled trail horse, teach you the basics of directing your horse, and you will go on a leisurely ride somewhere scenic-along with other people. Trail horses are trained to be gentle, put up with fumbling directions and know the route so you’re not going to get off the trail. Maybe someone will meet you and go with you so you have company. I would offer but I’m old and my back can’t take riding anymore 😢.

15:37 she’s the cutest and sweetest and she just keeps coming back for more amazing adventures in the US. Just watched her New Hampshire videos recently.

City lights are cool when they are new to you but I need to see a starry sky without light pollution SO BAD!

I stayed in England for 3 weeks. I loved it but I was happy to come home. There’s a lightness about America that I never realized until I went away for a significant time and returned. We are very blessed and unfortunately many Americans don’t realize it.

We find an excuse for a party anytime. June and July are the largest as their are adult birthday parties every weekend. Most of us work from home, so bbqs are common on weeknights. We are in the south so bbq is a crap ton of low We find an excuse for a party anytime. June and July are the largest as their are adult birthday parties every weekend. Most of us work from home, so bbqs are common on weeknights. We are in the south so bbq is a crap ton of low slow smoked food and sides. Transplants learn the quick when they have a "bbq" with birgers and dogs. That's fine but it's a cookout NOT a BBQ. slow smoked food and sides. Transplants learn the quick when they have a "bbq" with birgers and dogs. That's fine, but it's a cookout, NOT a BBQ. And in the south, summer runs April through October sometimes early November.

We could simply do a pass you across America program. You could see it all from the cities to the farms, but it would certainly take much longer than two weeks.

Alcohol in grocery stores varies by state, but beer is almost always sold, unless it’s a dry county. Wine is sometimes available, hard liquor is often not sold in grocery stores and you have to go to a dedicated grocery store. But some states do allow hard liquor to be sold everywhere. The big coffee cylinder containers are usually in convenience stores and offices. Workers keep them full. You fill your cup from the cylinder instead of a pot. There is usually flavored creamers and types of sweeteners you can add to your cup.