European's FIRST IMPRESSIONS of TEXAS 

My wife grew up in the Soviet Union, And road trips are our favorite thing to do. She just loves it! So much to see and do in the USA, every state has its own flavors, culture and history.

As a lifelong Texan, I was so amused by the "Do what?" response at the drive-thru. Some people would say "I beg your pardon" or "What did you say", but a Texan will give you a "Do what?" I wish you all the best on your travel experiences.

"In a world where our differences become our identities, we need to focus on finding common ground." So beautifully said.

The thing about Texas is that it’s so big, with so many people - 29 million - that you’d have to spend a month there to truly experience Texas. I’ve been all over the country, one thing that’s certain about Texas is that they have the loveliest people, regardless of ethnic background. Texans are the epitome of southern hospitality

The interstate system built in the 50s killed route 66. Virtually every town on route 66 is a ghost town. I live right off of route 66 in Albuquerque

I am a texas native, born and raised. Ive been to 9 countries including Poland. Watching you experience what I live everyday with such excitement is so entertaining lol.

As a Polish American who came here 18 years ago, it has brought back so many memories to watch your excitement and enthusiasm, especially in the grocery store. I remember being just blown away by how much food there is! And how many different brands of the same thing! Having an entire aisle of cereal to pick from almost made my head spin.

Great stuff! You basically hit the middle part of TX that is the southern reaches of the "Great Plains" of the USA. Had you gone further east, you would have seen rolling hills, forested land and the big cities. Further west: arid desert, canyons, and mountains. The people are really friendly and goodhearted no matter where you go.

It’s really fun to see someone appreciate stuff we take for granted and grew up with.

Good Onya Eva. This well-travelled 77 year old is mighty pleased with the words of wisdom you imparted at the summary of this video. Young folks like you are keeping bits of the World's population from falling into the trap of "Binary Thinking". Yes, the world is a kaleidoscope of beautiful alternatives. Greetings from Chiang Mai in far north Thailand 🇹🇭

As a native Texan, I enjoyed your video concerning Texas and its diversity. I especially appreciated your enthusiasm! Now having identified myself as a native Texan, I can attest to our state's vast size because you've now been through areas that I have never ventured. I live in NE Texas where we live in the piney woods. Be safe in your adventures!

Native Texan from Houston and I'm not at all confused by European accents. But I can tell you for sure it was the "still' that had them confused. We do in fact have sparkling water in Texas lol. You go out of the cities in Texas though, west or east really, and the local dialects become pretty distinct. Its quite different if you go to Dallas, Houston, or Austin. Speaking of which, I'm suprised she didn't stop in Austin. She would have felt quite at home! I mean that in a good way.

As a Texan and American I am happy overall you enjoyed your stay! No place is perfect, but it was great seeing it through your eyes.

Oh God…I was laughing SO hard, that I was crying. A can of beans the size of your head; people driving pickups without hauling anything; you can drive up for anything and live in your car. Welcome to the U.S.!! I hope you meet wonderful people. Americans, generally, love everyone. I was born in NYC and presently live in the forrest/mountains of Tennessee on a river, with my own 40-ft waterfall next to my cabin. So, it is a very varied country. Safe travels!

I think it so wonderful when those with different, yet legitimately-based opinions can still genuinely enjoy the human connection. May there be more of it. 😊

I remember the first time I went to a foreign country. I was in Wales, and everyone there was so shocked that I had never traveled to a foreign country before. They would take weekend trips to other countries all the time. I decided to pull out my phone and look at a map. We discovered that most of the countries they had been to were about the distance of me traveling a few states over in the US. People often don’t realize how vast the US is. You can travel to another state, and it feels like you are in another continent.

I’m so happy to see you finally having fun here in the U.S. The border crossing stuff sucked for sure. I hope the rest of your adventure is just like this video.

As a 4th generation Texan I say welcome to Texas and I believe from what I watched on this video you are a very wise young lady and it is great to see you enjoying life. I have had the opportunity to travel internationally with my job and have great memories that are hard to explain unless you have been there. Be safe on you journey.

As a Texan I really enjoyed your perspective of this amazing place. It is so large that in my 41 years, I have not seen even half. Your mind set is admirable. I've been to Poland and a few other places in Poland, and realized, any place can be exotic.

I saw you on a reaction video and just loved your vibe! So I figured I would subscribe and enjoy your content! We need more people like you in this world! People that don't agree with certain things but don't judge people for being who they are! Appreciate you.

This was by far one of the best mini docs I have ever seen! It was covered so well and so well explained from a view from a European. I will continue to watch other posts!!!

What you'll come to find about the US is that every state/region of the US has its own culture. They can sometimes feel like different countries.

I’m just 4 minutes in and I want to cry. I love my home and the people in it. I love seeing you enjoy it!

Even as an American, I am in awe of the beauty of my country. And I’ve barely even explored it. The landscape I’ve seen most similar to Texas was Idaho. Very beautiful place and wonderful people. I love the mountain ranges in the distance.

While deployed to Afghanistan and Iraq in the United States Army sometimes a group of kids would swarm us once they were not afraid of us. Some spoke pretty good broken English. Sometimes they would ask where we were from, they would recognize New York sometimes or California. But when I would say Texas almost all of them would go crazy and I became the most important person for a moment. Much to the dismay and ire of my fellow soldiers. I always felt a little pride that kids with almost no education, well what we would define it as, still new about Texas. It blew me away the first few times. Some could even point it out on a map when they couldn't even point their own country out on one. My mom would send silver plastic "Texas Ranger" badges. They would get so excited when I would give them out. It's very humbling when a boy probably 6-7 yrs old starts shaking and crying because you handed him a piece of plastic with the word "Texas" on it. One asked if it was made in Texas or from depending on the translation. I didn't have the heart to tell him it was made in China so I didn't. I told him it absolutely came from Texas. Not a lie because that's exactly where my mom bought and sent them from.

I've lived in Texas my whole life and it's fun watching people experience it for the first time :)

Videos like this are important for Americans to see. It is great to see our country through the lens of foreigners because it helps us see our flaws and our enhancements clearly. Something that is often difficult to observe without an outside perspective.

As a Texan, I'm glad you're getting to experience Texas for yourself and that you'll be able to see for yourself that the stereotypical noise about the people in this state is just that, a lot of noise and it holds true to the majority of people that live in the U.S., Just like in other countries, we have our own problems to deal with and it varies in each state as well. You are a super kind and wise young woman. Have a safe trip to Alaska. Oh don't forget to have some BBQ before you leave Texas.

I'm from Round Rock, Texas and my wife is from Switzerland. I thoroughly enjoy seeing things that are totally normal to me through the eyes of foreigners who have never experienced it (for example, my wife's bridesmaids *loved* downtown/Main Street here, a place that looks like 1,000 other Main Streets in Texas). My in-laws are coming for Christmas and I can't wait to take them to the Alamo. I hope you enjoy your life and never stop travelling!

Great video! Glad you took the route through "middle America" as opposed to going through the big cities. You meet amazing people and see beautiful landscape through the rural areas.

I can't remember instantly falling in love after watching a random person's RU-vid video before today, but here I am. Your energy and smile are absolute magic! Can't wait to follow along on your journey and hope the US continues to bring you joy As long as you stay out of the cities you should have an amazing trip!

Just recently found your channel. Saw you traveled through my town on your way north. Great to see you like our state and I hope our wonderful country. Enjoy your travels.

just watched your channel for the very 1st time. your courage, positivity, optimism and good natured persona is inspiring and infectious. keep up the good work.

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i had some experiences like you mentioned at 17:31 where when i was in Europe I felt like i was in a movie when i went to certain places. it happens because such places are so exotic and foreign to you that when you finally do go to them it feels surreal and you almost have an out of body experience while taking it all in. it is probably why some people love traveling so much because you feel like you are living out a fantasy or liked you are living in a movie. life truly can be beautiful.

Road-tripping the US is an incredible experience. This country is vast and everyone who calls it home thinks they know what it is. But it’s so much more than any one person’s declaration. As a native Texan (which is like it’s own country) I’ve made it a point to hike and drive thousands and thousands of miles across this country to really grasp what it means to be a citizen here. And I have to say the journey never ends.

Cool to see your first impressions of our country. Believe me, a lot of other Americans are just as fascinated or otherwise curious about Texas. At first glance, it's a slightly different world from the US PNW (WA, OR, & ID), where I live. But there are also a lot of similarities, too... As I'm sure you have found out through the remainder of your trip here. Hope you are always safe, and Peace.

I just came across your channel and love it. I’m subscribing. Stay safe on your travels Eva.

As a born Texan I love this state. And I’m so happy to see that you have passed thru and seen some of the beauty of the state. Following you for the rest of your journey.

As a Texan my whole life, you definitely ran into a great group. reminds me of the parents of all my friends growing up. we'd run around and entertain ourselves until it got dark and the parents just relaxed and drank till the sun came up. great times.

You just summed what I feel when ever I am in US. "Exotic". We as kids watched these motels, diners in movies and its kinda dream comes true when we see these in real life. I feel like going to US again, may be I should

"We need to focus more on finding common ground." Yes x1000! I wish that people could realize that sometimes your opinions are really best left inside your own mind. There's no need to share them with the world, but especially not with your friends, who may not agree. It only leads to tensions, resentment, and ultimately dissolves friendships.

I honestly love how excited you are to be here in Texas. I wish your time could’ve brought you a little more East so you can see how big our cities are but still be connected to the country side and the towns in between connecting them all.

I've traveled the length of Route 66 many times (first time in the late 1960s) but I agree it is exotic as hell, and Texas is right in the center of it all, in many different ways.

As a native Texan living in Texas, welcome! I'm glad you had a great time driving through our amazing home! (aside from the border issues anyway)

I really like this video that you made about travelling thru Texas. I especially liked your closing statements said in this video. I am about to move to Texas from Washington State which I called home for 20 years. Moving to Texas is scary to me because I don't know what to expect from a brand new state. I am very appreciative of your comments in this video. It give me hope that "...seeing nuance is our most underrated superpowers". well said. thank you and I am subscribed :)

Thank you so much for your positive attitude. I'm glad you are enjoying Texas. The state and it's people are so diverse, and friendly, unlike the stereotype you see in the media. I have traveled all over the World, including Iraq and Afghanistan. My impression is people generally are the same and would get along just fine were it not for their governments and the media.

Am so happy seeing you smiling again, after what happened at the border.. Eva you amazing thanks for making us feel, experience, and watch the beauty of the world through your videos.. stay blessed wish you all the best. Can't wait for the next episode. Peace and love ♥️🙏🏾

Thank you so much for your visiting or state of Texas ☺️🙏 shout out from McAllen Texas 👋

This Lady is a sweetheart Her enthusiasm to learn about other cultures and people She's welcome to Texas anytime

Good luck and God speed on your journey I hope you have a wonderful time traveling, camping and hiking

Being that I live in Texas it excites me and overwhelms me with happiness to see someone Enjoying a US state as much as you’ve presented. I will admit watching your video raised a few thoughts and concerns for your safety but as you stated at the end of your video we cannot let these negative thoughts or negative feedback from other individuals deter us from what we really want to do within ourselves. I am truly happy for you pursuing your ambitions, your goals and perhaps your dreams. I leave you to pursue your wonderful adventures stay safe and God bless you.👍🏽✌🏽

Growing up in the Texas Hill Country and now living in Deep East Texas and having a family that supplied the Iron and Steel that built this, our ROT, I encourage you yo come back and spend enough time to experience the entire ROT.

Hi Eva. I just discovered your channel today! And I am enjoying it to the full. I am from MALTA and your trip is basically my lifelong dream! I'm 42 today, its my birhday! Well done... you've been of great help, informative and entertaining and interesting.

When you made a comment about your accent when shopping in your truck I was surprised. I just started watching your videos and my first thought was that I almost didn't hear any accent in your voice. It's there just a little bit but you are extremely easy to understand. Your English is perfect. :). Welcome to the US! I hope you don't have the same issues getting out and back into the US up North on your trip.

LOVE!!!! I love rt 66 never went on this part of it. I love you share these adventures

It's so interesting when the group in Texas welcomed you into their dinner and were so friendly, but were worried for you crossing the country. When you're going to meet so many more welcoming people on your trip! I circled the country last year and had a great time. You're in for some fun and plenty more drive through opportunities 😅

Brilliant adventure as always. You know how to tell the story ❤️

Your message at the end was just awesome! "Part of living freely is learning how to drown out the voices of the people who try to convince you that their way of living is the only way to live life."

5:00 that's why we love her, she's big and empty and full all at the same time. you could go for hours and see nobody, or walk down the block and meet 100 people

Eva you are amazing. I saw last vlog few months ago about converting of your „new” Defender in your home in Poland and you are now with this vehicle … in Texas❤😊🇵🇱🇺🇸

Your attitude is beautiful. Exploration, willingness to try, open-minded, continuing on despite your border experience; your heart has honorary American citizenship - the world needs more adventure warriors like yourself.

As European i feel that i we people of Europe we deeply love Americans and the reason is ( even if it is not openly claimed) that in them we see someone who carries the same blood as our own, actually what lies behind the success of the United States are the countless stories of families who let Europe for a better future in the other side of the Atlantic, and yes through tears and unimaginable sacrifices they turn this land not only prosperous but more interestingly than anything else brought with them a passion of order and professionalism something that is a distinct and well recognizable factor of what we call European psyche, to the end the bonds that unite us Americans and Europeans are beyond politics or common geostrategic interests, our bonds are of same blood and cultural values, God bless the EuroAmerican friendship to eternity 🇺🇸❤️🇪🇺

Thank you for your review of our state. I appreciate that you went through the part where most tourist would not travel.

Just re-watched this? You are an exceptional person. Take care, and God Bless!

As an anthropologist I find your vlog fascinating. Thanks for the ethnography 🙏 and safe travels.

Gosh your amazing. So refreshing your thoughts at times 🫶🏼

Czesc! I live in East Texas (welcome!), but my one true love is actually POLAND! I backpacked the entire country, staying in 9 cities, for 6 weeks last year, doing Holocaust research. I hope I get to go back soon!! I look forward to following along on your journey. Dobranoc!

this was so awesome to experience with you, thank you for vlogging this. There's a lot of propaganda out there and sometimes you just got to go out and see it and experience it for yourself, and more often than not you'll find that there is a lot we all have in common, and people just want to treated like humans no matter where you live.

The most non divisive person ever. Just enthusiastic and taking things at face value. Hope you enjoyed the colorful poops! Good job.

This was just randomly shown to me in my feed and I'm glad! Did you try any local restaurants in Amarillo? They have so many good ones. Did you stop by any other interesting places not in the video? I love how big and diverse Texas is.

I rode a motorcycle across Route 66 in 1975 when I was 25, with $100. I slept in a tent, haymows, and barns. I met some wonderful people who gave me a push when my bike wouldn't start. I've been on every continent on Earth, at least twice, since then. But 66 is still one of the greatest adventures of my life.

Wow, so much could be said here. I loved your message at the end. In the 1970's I spent a year hitch-hiking around Europe. Like you I learned so much. You are beautiful inside and out. I love you for this wonderful video. Note I could be your grand father (I am that old). Side note - your English is spectacular... Hope to see more videos from you.

To start at Laredo for your first trek in America to Alaska is a an inauspicious start. But if your looking at like dust to glory it’s just right. Huge difference from Texas to Alaska

Hi ! Beside the very interesting places you visit, your charisma and the fact you are very articulate helps your YT Channel to work. One in all I like your vidéos and subscribed immediatly.

3:14 ( Earhart and her navigator, Fred Noonan, died of starvation on the remote Nikumaroro Island and were eaten by huge coconut crabs.)

You're better than any air freshener on the market, Eva. I'm a Texan, and you did my home state proud. Even those parts of it that aren't exactly "pretty," they're loaded with, as we say in Spanish, "onda," a zeitgeist, and in the Panhandle, especially, when the wind blows so strong from the north and it cries in your ears, you almost expect to see a cowboy like Eastwood's Pale Rider "shimmer" into the 21st century. BTW: my Mom taught us to pour the milk in the bowl first before throwing in our preferred cereal. Mine was always Rice Krispies. Loved that popping sound. Wherever you are right now, hope you and your dog are safe, snug, and sound.

I’ve been to 47 states and 12 different countries solo! We can’t live for others and definitely not in fear! My travels are no over. Hats off to you!!

Glad you had a good experience in my home state. Hope you come back again. Y'all come back now, ya hear. 😊

Welcome to USA. It's so cool watching how much fun your having seeing things that so many others here take for granted 💖 I grew up eating truck loads of sugary cereals (and yes Fruit Loops was one of them). Thank goodness I did grow out of liking them...

Thank you for bringing such a positive light to my home state, and putting a wonderful message out there as well. KEEP GOING! Enjoy the United States and stay safe!

I'm Aussie & 68 years old. I tried fruit loops as a young kid, and even way back then they were too sickly sweet for me and I never tried them again since.

Very enjoyable. Thank you for this.

It’s actually kind of nice to see someone being enthusiastic about the U.S. these days. Thanks for this.

I'm a 70 yr. old man who clicked onto your site bc of the title. When I saw how young you were I thought this may be a waste of my time. Instead, it was a delight. So many things we take for granted in the US that you give us a different perspective on. So many stereotypes we have of each other that major media promotes and that you are brave enough to challenge. Your positive attitude and refreshing personality made me a subscriber. Keep up the good work. You are a treasure!

As a Texan, I appreciate your positivity! We are so often stereotyped and looked upon negatively. This was a fun video! Enjoy all your travels! I admire your courage and sense of adventure!

I'm from Texas, and I was 30 years old when I went to Europe for the first time. That was the first time I had ever heard someone refer to water as "still" water. Like a hick, I was like, "well, what was it before?" 😄

As a TEXAN, it is facinating to see your view of my home. glad you enjoyed it. Sorry the entry was so difficult. ps. I love froot loops!

As a born and raised native Texan for the last 67 years, I found your report charming and for me somewhat emotional. I like the way you see the good and everything. I’m subscribing because I wanna see more. And good luck with your travels.

She found out what us Texans have always known. The longest part of any roadtrip for us is just getting out of the state. 😂😂

I was born and grew up in Canada. In my early 30s, I received a job offer from the US and wound up spending a few years working down in Texas. I admit that I moved there with MANY pre-conceptions. It was a formative experience for me. Today, 20 years later, I still strongly believe that Texans are some of the most welcoming and kind people I've ever met. I was treated by co-workers like family during Thanksgiving and Christmas and many of the friendships I made there persist to this day.

Texas has everything! Great people, food and the most beautiful geographic locations! I know you had a destination but you could spend 3 months exploring Texas and not see it all❤️

Eva so glad you chose to stay with us at Fabulous 40s Motel in Adrian Texas. I pray for you every day to have a fun safe journey across our great Country. Take care have fun. Love to you. Ramona

Mark Twain once said, "Travel is the greatest cure for social prejudice". As a Native Texan who has traveled all over the U.S., Canada and Mexico, I believe this to be absolutely true.

As a fellow Texan we’re glad you’re enjoying your time in our beautiful state. Safe travels.

As a Texas native, I can attest to the very sincere hospitality of people, especially those in RVs.

You're probably already out of Texas by now, but my suggestions as a Vermont born, Pennsylvania raised Texan - don't leave without trying the brisket, a crawfish boil, and of course some good old fashioned banana pudding. If you swing by PA I of course recommend the cheese steak sandwich. (note: do not get those anywhere else in the country, they will not be right.) Inside the tristate area, pizza from a mom & pop store will also be on a level well above most of the continental united states. And swinging by Vermont, of course you gotta go for the maple syrup. Maple syrup anything, maple syrup candies, maple syrup infused... everything! And dress warm. I know it's summer, BUT DRESS WARM.

Love your videos. I visited Poland for the first time in 1994, my first of ten or so visits. Felt super exotic to me, just as you describe your first days in the United States. I loved so much about Poland. The people were so friendly, warm and generous. They thought me exotic because they heard about America but had never met an American - most of them. People invited me into their homes and their lives. Behaved as if I were the king of England. Wanted to discuss politics and know everything possible about the U.S. I loved the food. Pirogi, kapitka, bigos. Oh, how I loved bigos. In those days there were still milk bars. They were amazing. Sadly, within a few years they were all but gone, replaced by KFCs and Burger Kings. I’ll never understand why Poland was so eager to embrace the worst of American culture. My first trip to Krakow was a kind of heaven. In those days, the buildings were still decrepit and they had stuff like toilet paper (brown and rough like sand paper) in the shop windows. The people hadn’t yet wrapped their minds around basic capitalistic concepts, which led to a lot of interesting economic choices. But it was all so real and so beautiful and so charming. I liked Krakow way better then than, later on, after it had all been fixed up and the shops filled with tourist goods. I met many wonderful people who became good friends. I also met a woman. We fell in love, dated long distance and eventually married. We were young and still had much to learn. We had love to burn but burn it we did. Eventually she left me but she was brilliant. In Poland, she was on a track to be someone important. She gave up that track to move to the U.S. but she began again, graduated college with a 4.0 GPA, attended medical school and is not just a cardiologist today but the head of a cardiology department. More impressive than that, the nurses adore her. For me, that’s the greatest honor a physician could have - to be loved by those who are in the trenches caring for people day and night. I met so many other folks whom I’ll never forget. People so kind, so generous, so full of idealism. I remember one family, poor as church mice but their home (with ten children) was overflowing with love. My grandmother came from a small town in Poland. She told me all these stories from her childhood. That’s what motivated my odyssey. To see those places. That’s the same town where I met my ex-wife. I don’t mean to imply that Polish society is perfect or ideal. There were many problems, just like anywhere else. What one loves is more about the person making the evaluation than the place itself. So I guess, in speaking about Poland, I’m speaking about myself. I love the Polish nation, its people and its culture. I love the huge Slavic soul that embraces life with idealism and passion.

The woman that said “I’d be very apprehensive of my children doing it so i have to be worried about you!” That melted my heart 🥺 typical southern hospitality

"In a world where our differences become our identities, we need to focus on finding common ground." Wasn't expecting to find a single sentence solution to all the world's problems here, but you friggin nailed it 😂