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HOW I SEE THE USA AS A EUROPEAN (after 6 months) 

Eva zu Beck
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Cultural shocks? Differences between Europe and the USA? Regrets, struggles, positive surprises? In this video, I want to share with you some of my impressions of the United States after spending 6 months travelling the country. So, do you reckon I should come back?
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Комментарии : 23 тыс.   
@mikehenderson3575
@mikehenderson3575 Год назад
As a truck driver in America, I've seen every corner of this country multiple times. One thing I've learned is how many Americans don't even know how much open space there is. I hear people all the time say America is overcrowded. I tell them to get out of the city and drive around the country. It's all open space. I love it. Right now, I'm in west Texas. No people just open land. Thank you for letting us live through you on your adventures.
@bogdang.7627
@bogdang.7627 Год назад
👍
@solvend
@solvend Год назад
Just proves empty land doesn't vote. Next time they paint the flyover states red on the news, pause for a moment and realize that represents less people than Chicago does.
@pahwraith
@pahwraith Год назад
Lol yes! I always say it like this “clearly youve never been to wyoming” when I hear relatives talk about dem immigrants from Venezuela. “Why dont we just let them live in wyoming. Let them start a city there. We havent gotten around to it. Let them have a crack at it”. 🙃
@rigelb9025
@rigelb9025 Год назад
@@pahwraith A ''crack'' at it. Heh.
@MillerFourFingers
@MillerFourFingers Год назад
@@pahwraith Wyoming traffic jam, one in sight behind you and another pulling away in front and you're doing 85. I am a Texan but, if I had to pick someplace in Not Texas to live, Wyoming is close to the top...except for the cold part.
@evazubeck
@evazubeck Год назад
THANK YOU SO MUCH for joining me for the 6 months I spent in the USA. I hadn't expected to fall in love with it as much as I did... I might just be making plans to come back soon, but that's still top secret so don't tell anyone 😜
@roadkill310
@roadkill310 Год назад
Come to Maine have some lobster.
@jendrej83
@jendrej83 Год назад
Co sie dzieje na twojej twarzy?
@paulphoenix1973
@paulphoenix1973 Год назад
Glad to see that you enjoyed the food in the US. If you stay there a bit longer you'll give up being a vegan. The hamburgers there are great.
@justlivin8629
@justlivin8629 Год назад
You drove the West side of the US. It will really blow your mind when you drive West to East.
@lisabean818
@lisabean818 Год назад
Yes!!!! You have not experienced the US until you have visited New England. Come up to Maine - it is beautiful up here and you would love Portland.
@danafoltin8114
@danafoltin8114 5 месяцев назад
Dear Eva, you did not traveled all over USA, you just went up and down the west coast - but you are right on every point. I am an immigrant from eastern Europe and every time I travel to a different country and come back I appreciate the law and order here in USA, which bother so many citizens. It allows people from all over the world to live here in peace and harmony. It was earned by many civil wars and unrests and bloodsheds - till today.
@user-vr6ec5xp7o
@user-vr6ec5xp7o 17 дней назад
Where are you from? How long have you been there ?
@jeremywingate4950
@jeremywingate4950 3 месяца назад
Well I am a ram Driver and I have lived in Montana. So hello to you and I believe that you explained your experience about being here spot on. I am currently living in Arizona now but just enjoyed your take on this place because it's good to hear what others view things here even if it's bad things so some of us may become better people and making a conscious decision on some of those things. So thank you I do appreciate your honesty and glad you enjoyed your time traveling threw the best side of the US.
@melissadesa4612
@melissadesa4612 Год назад
One reason for being kicked out of places for being barefoot could be that if you injure yourself, they don’t want you to sue them. Seriously so many people try to sue for ridiculous reasons in the US!
@niwotskydiver
@niwotskydiver Год назад
as a small biz owner this is 100% the reason we make people wear shoes and have wavers its so so sad cant trust anyone the law suits people come up with are crazy! its almost impossible to own a biz and make everyone happy
@zapatafa
@zapatafa Год назад
This comment is so spot on. If someone broke a bottle of glass and not all the shards got cleaned up or you walked over them in your bare feet before someone noticed, the business could be liable for your injury. So, the "no shoes" part of "no shirt, no shoes, no service" makes sense to me. But also, honestly, I love to walk barefoot and it drives me up the wall too that I can't just walk into a store in the middle of a hot summer day to get a drink of something cold. It wasn't always this way, unfortunately the sue-happy side of American culture makes these annoying notices necessary.
@jsigur157
@jsigur157 Год назад
So much of {PC} culture is a direct response to lawyers making a living off what is in your wallet
@SubieNinja
@SubieNinja Год назад
yeah.... we are unfortunately the most litigious country in the world. 😞 which is why we also have the most lawyers
@Awol991
@Awol991 Год назад
Any place serving food should have a no-shoes, no shirt, no service policy. This comes from the requirements the government places on them, Board of Health laws on the place.
@manfredseidler1531
@manfredseidler1531 Год назад
I was born in Berlin Germany. In 59 my family migrated to the the States... my sister and I were 10 and 11 years old and were determined to move back as soon as possible. That feeling of being homesick only lasted a few month... now we are diehard citizens and America is our home. Hoping your marriage dreams will come true. Look us up in Seattle :)
@GoPacior
@GoPacior Год назад
operation "paper clip"?
@msonufriychuk
@msonufriychuk Год назад
@@GoPacior really.. Haa
@fngonzo
@fngonzo Год назад
You are what I love about America. Anyone can go from a stranger in a strange land to an American at home.
@JoseJose-mg4qv
@JoseJose-mg4qv Год назад
Absolutely not
@terrible714
@terrible714 10 месяцев назад
@@GoPacior Nazi scientists..Peenamunde...Werner Von Braun.
@KKTR
@KKTR 3 месяца назад
Loved your video Eva. You're very well spoken and your personality is upbeat and positive - I like that. I hope you find happiness wherever you go, and rest assured America welcomes you.
@desmorrow2545
@desmorrow2545 Месяц назад
Loved your video! Im an Aussie who spent 2 years in the USA. I drove through 44 out of the 50 states. I can relate very well to your experience! Keep up your great work!
@ronetcitty7012
@ronetcitty7012 Год назад
Hello. As a Native American Indian (Navajo), I really enjoyed watching you adventure, especially in the USA. I’m originally from Flagstaff Arizona, but have lived in Alaska, Texas, Nevada, and New Mexico. I hope you come back to visit our great Country soon. 😀🙏❤️
@edjohnson2828
@edjohnson2828 Год назад
As a somewhat well traveled American (only missing 3 states and 2 continents if you include Antarctica) your observations of the western US and culture are spot on but you still haven’t seen all of the US and the geography, subcultures and food east of the Mississippi River in places like the Gulf states, Great Lakes region, Midwest, New England, the Mid Atlantic coast and the South. That’s at least another 6 months and possibly more of a challenge for overlanding style of travel but the states are much smaller and have a lot to offer. I am looking forward to seeing your future adventures! They are alway entertaining and informative.
@JasonCarney.
@JasonCarney. Год назад
@@edjohnson2828 If you're addressing Eva you should post as a lone comment, not respond to another poster, as it looks like you are addressing Ron, not Eva
@wayjamus2775
@wayjamus2775 Год назад
@@edjohnson2828 Exactly. Looking at her route, she missed most of what the States have to offer.
@Eugene9009
@Eugene9009 Год назад
Regarding Texas, spent a year there and learned about driving there: "The sun is rose and the sun is set, and we ain't out of Texas yet!"
@tobysmith4662
@tobysmith4662 Год назад
Flagstaff is getting a big winter this year
@offarkansasgridnwa84
@offarkansasgridnwa84 Год назад
Nice to see a European look beyond major cities as a destination and enjoy the western states' raw beauty.
@schadelharry4048
@schadelharry4048 Год назад
What's an European? What's an American?
@aidanngarrettt
@aidanngarrettt Год назад
@@schadelharry4048 someone from europe or someone from america (usa)
@schadelharry4048
@schadelharry4048 Год назад
@@aidanngarrettt Sounds pretty precise, doesn't it?
@ahmedzakikhan7639
@ahmedzakikhan7639 Год назад
@@aidanngarrettt that should have been clear. Europe is huge. America is huge too. Both are big continents.
@aidanngarrettt
@aidanngarrettt Год назад
@@schadelharry4048 no it doesn’t truly discredits the rest of the americas
@landerstone1669
@landerstone1669 4 месяца назад
Was super excited to see Wyoming not only mentioned, but liked! Yay!! Long time resident of Laramie, WY here, with experience traveling in Europe/Asia myself, so I always love getting to see others share in the beauty of the great plains.
@Loumow1
@Loumow1 3 месяца назад
I loved Wyoming too. Only negative was that they don’t recycle🥴
@rbnhd1144
@rbnhd1144 Месяц назад
@@Loumow1 Don't Recycle what ?.
@LiveYourLifeWithJoy
@LiveYourLifeWithJoy 20 дней назад
I wanna move there, to somewhere Far from City chaos 🙏
@DiabolicalAngel
@DiabolicalAngel 4 месяца назад
We are very friendly, I do love that about us. I compliment strangers, and I've gotten compliments from strangers. It's a nice pick me up ♡
@masetrucking6048
@masetrucking6048 3 месяца назад
We aren’t nicer. Too much bullying going on here. In schools and in jobs plus social media.
@IsaiahMiguel
@IsaiahMiguel 2 месяца назад
@@masetrucking6048 you must not live in the south
@zd_zma
@zd_zma Месяц назад
​@@masetrucking6048bullying in schools yes, but not so much for adults. As for social media, believe it or not, but social media exist in places other than the US. It's not exclusive to the US like you seem to think. For me, I've ran into alot of very toxic Russians, Chinese, and British people online. The only Americans I've come across that were toxic were children. Never adults.
@zd_zma
@zd_zma Месяц назад
​@@IsaiahMiguelor anywhere in the US for that matter. 😂
@ZiggyZou
@ZiggyZou Месяц назад
@@masetrucking6048you lost not live in the Midwest
@TexasVernon
@TexasVernon Год назад
You actually experienced less than half of the USA. Even your trip through Texas missed the entire eastern portion of the state where the geography & people are different. The southern states will give you another accent to pick up, different food & a different pace. New York City actually is a place where a car is for the most part optional. There is so much more to see and experience!
@user-vv9lr2rw5d
@user-vv9lr2rw5d Год назад
I laughed out loud when she said she had been all over the US and only saw some parts of the western quarter lol. Keeping the polack tradition alive lol
@zendevil6965
@zendevil6965 Год назад
I bet she’s seen more than you though lol. But I get what you’re saying.
@okultusrexus3660
@okultusrexus3660 Год назад
@@user-vv9lr2rw5d I know. The first clue was when she talked about all the trucks. First time I visited California from the Midwest in the 90s it felt like a totally different country to me.
@stingray4540
@stingray4540 Год назад
Yeah, basically she drove from Spain to the Netherlands and thinks she drove all over Europe. There is so much more US culture she hasn’t experienced. There’s the south, the east coast, the northeast and the Midwest. All of which have their own distinct culture and geography.
@fredwerza3478
@fredwerza3478 Год назад
She literally drove through the least populated parts of the USA
@HereforaMoment
@HereforaMoment Год назад
I just want to say thank you for such kind words. We have issues in our country for sure and we often times only hear the negative from other countries but what you said was absolutely a breathe of fresh air. Thank you
@marcelvan881
@marcelvan881 3 месяца назад
Eva, I really enjoyed this video! Thank you for sharing all your thoughts. I am American but have lived overseas for a few years. I have been able to see my own country, and others, with a different perspective. I'm glad you have experienced the US first-hand and can make a personal judgment that has real positives, and negatives. I encourage you to come back and travel up the East Coast. We even have a train that travels the east coast in autumn (see Amtrak). I've been through most states of the US and am originally from out west, but at heart I love the east coast. It has a culture of its own, especially New England. Best wishes and blessings to you in this year 2024! 😊
@keithhtt
@keithhtt 5 месяцев назад
What a great video! I loved your honesty and your sunny disposition! I look forward to watching more!
@anesha7192
@anesha7192 7 месяцев назад
I'm from Missouri and I ABSOLUTELY love your honesty. I never traveled out of the states so this is very amusing for me. Thank you!!
@louisco3603
@louisco3603 4 месяца назад
Me to! Discussing how she was barefoot in Starbucks!
@user-ow1to2rq9h
@user-ow1to2rq9h 4 месяца назад
If you for 10 days to Seville, you won't regret it. The most tranquil city in Spain with a pedestrianized centre, so it is good for all the processions that they do.
@stevengomez8016
@stevengomez8016 Год назад
Texan here, loved your video and I have been to Europe a few times. It’s so refreshing to hear foreigners say they love my home. I don’t think Europe is better than the US or vice versa, just different ways of living. Seems like you get that 😊.
@bobs182
@bobs182 Год назад
I have driven several times between Memphis TN and Tucson, a 3 day trip. I spent both nights and most of the trip in Texas. West Texas is one big desert.
@ousamaabdu794
@ousamaabdu794 2 месяца назад
Foreign women especially love America as women get treated better in America than anywhere else.
@ousamaabdu794
@ousamaabdu794 2 месяца назад
​@@bobs182West Texas might be the ugliest place in America
@rt0935
@rt0935 2 месяца назад
Well said Steven. And I see your surname is "Gómez"! Spanish roots right there
@tammyparsons5656
@tammyparsons5656 5 месяцев назад
I'm so glad you had a good visit here. I have enjoyed watching your videos. 😊
@ArtundWeiseTarot
@ArtundWeiseTarot 3 месяца назад
😊I just found your videos today and I love to listen and watch your stories. GREAT! THANK YOU for sharing so athentic and funny all of your experiences with us. ❤😊
@paulntx
@paulntx Год назад
I think this was one of the best reviews of America that I've ever seen! You nailed it 🤠
@gatorbite6354
@gatorbite6354 Год назад
she didnt go east...
@STP-bc5cy
@STP-bc5cy Год назад
@@gatorbite6354 She said she did before.
@sartanawillpay7977
@sartanawillpay7977 Год назад
When we had relatives from the Netherlands visit family on the west coast in Washington state they said they wanted to see Niagara Falls, The Statue of Liberty and the Redwood Forest in the couple days they were there.😀 Really brought home the difference in scale of the two countries.
@carltondexter1651
@carltondexter1651 Год назад
Years ago I had relatives from Norway call and say"Hi, we are in Montreal, come pick us up." We lived in Cleveland, Ohio or like traveling from one end of Montana to the opposite end.
@Jay-vr9ir
@Jay-vr9ir Год назад
@@carltondexter1651 4 hours to Toronto alone and another 4 hours from there by car .
@newbris
@newbris Год назад
We have Americans do that when coming here to Australia. They don't realise it is the same size as the mainland 48 states.
@rachelrocha4319
@rachelrocha4319 4 месяца назад
I truly enjoyed your video,thank you for sharing your experience!!!
@therealScopolamine
@therealScopolamine Месяц назад
Absolutely incredible video, from the minute details about you not wanting to talk about controversial and divisive topics to the way you format your video and I’m thinking “I wonder what she feels about this” and low and behold it’s the very next thing you talk about.Phenomenal video
@williamburkholder769
@williamburkholder769 Год назад
As a 67-year old American with a daughter your age, I think you have a pretty good assessment of us. My wife and I recently visited Spain, France, and Italy on a cruise and we want to go back and spend weeks there. We were enthralled... There is something about traveling to a different place and culture that gives you a different perspective on your OWN place and culture. When I was in high school and college, my parents hosted a Japanese exchange student. So when my daughter was in high school, we hosted a Chinese girl one year, a German girl the next, and a Ukrainian girl the year after that. We learned at least as much from them as they did about us. We had a blast with all of them. America is only 247 years old (well, as an Anglocized culture with lots of immigrants from other places). We mostly speak Americanized English. We may have 50 states and hundreds of local governments, but we have one currency and we all pay taxes to the Feds. PEOPLE are very similar everywhere. We may have different religions and political views, but at the end of the day, we all have families, we all have to eat and work for a living. HOW we do that is what varies a bit all over the world. You would probably find differences all over Europe similar to the differences you would find all over the States, or Canada, or Mexico. I had to laugh when you talked about RAM pickups and their rude drivers... Yep! Insurance companies would agree with you that as a group, they include some of the worst and drunkest drivers on the road. As for food, as a back-sliding vegan, I feel your pain. Over here, we joke about Whole Foods as if it were Whole Paycheck! All three of my adult children have worked for Whole Foods at one point. So they could tell you some funny stories. Yes, come back and tour the Eastern USA. Do a Maine to Florida trek, but meander the back roads, with occasional forays into cities. Start in the North in Summer... Truthfully, many of the states are so big, you could spend six months touring them and not see everything. North Carolina is like that, as we have mountains, Piedmont, and coastal plains with distinctly different cultures and geographies. Different parts of America were settled by completely different people, so there are plenty of things to experience. Rural and urban cultures tend to be very different. Big city cultures tend to be very different from the surrounding small town cultures, especially in the South. So zig-zag from place to place. Come back and make some more cool videos! I admire your humanity and your production chops.
@southjerseyjim5049
@southjerseyjim5049 Год назад
Good suggestion for a return trip. One interesting note about American English. It’s actually an older English dialect (as is Canadian English) than that which is spoken in England. Most accents heard in England today (particularly the soft “r”) did not appear until the early 19th century - well after The U.S. nation was formed. In fact, at one time, the English spoken by the residents of Tangier Island, Maryland was studied by linguists as it was essentially English as spoken in Cornwall in Elizabethan, England. Ironically, American English (as spoken with that particular form of the mid-Atlantic dialect) probably sounds more like the English spoken by the likes of Lord Cornwallis and his peers than that which is spoken by The Windors in Buckingham Palace today.
@DiegoJordanA
@DiegoJordanA Год назад
@@southjerseyjim5049 This is so interesting I am a fan of linguistics, totally empirical, I just enjoy languages and fun info about them; I had already briefly read what you are saying here but it almost didnt make sense to me and then when I mentione it to a few people they completely disregarded it as if I completely misunderstood what I read, but now you are confirming it. I'm glad to know this!
@DiegoJordanA
@DiegoJordanA Год назад
Great comment! I was lucky enough to be an exchange student to northern California back in 1998, and sharing with 2 different families plus all the friends and people that I met over there made me get to know and love so much about the US. You guys truly are super nice people. Also while being there I had lots of really good european friends who were in the same program as I was and I can remember them having all the same preconceptions and or expectations as Eva mentions here in her video. I learned lots from them as well. I am from Bolivia so MY own expectations and preconceptions were completely different, it was almost like seeing things from 3 different angles!!! DEfinitely opened my mind a LOT at the young age of 17, exchange programs are amazing!
@laikanbarth
@laikanbarth Год назад
@@southjerseyjim5049 Thanks for sharing that!!! Very interesting!!
@tysonblankemeyer5500
@tysonblankemeyer5500 Год назад
Yep, all that stuff from NYC up the Taconic. Go to Woodstock and to Vermont and eat some of those sweet-little-wild-blueberries in Maine. Stay away from the cities. Pick cherries off the trees and eat 'em, just check for ticks after your done.
@nelsonterk
@nelsonterk Год назад
So refreshing to see a light hearted video. No politics. Thank you for bringing a smile to my weekends.
@henryharris8972
@henryharris8972 Месяц назад
Ms. Eva You are so precious! 😉😅 Thanks for sharing your perspective with us! Have been thinking about traveling to/ in Europe. Thanks for your insight! 😅
@rlager22
@rlager22 3 месяца назад
Enjoyed your video. Nice to see an outside perspective who reports on in-person experience vs. Whatever the media says we are. We are a country of individuals (which is part of the culture), everyone different. Thank you for your positive analysis:)
@hotelpro8285
@hotelpro8285 Год назад
I am Bulgarian and I did come to US 25 years ago. And believe me, I love this land. This is my home, forever.
@johnbryan9134
@johnbryan9134 Год назад
USA Love it here.
@chrisinf-11b10
@chrisinf-11b10 Год назад
Thank you for coming to America!
@staceysibert1803
@staceysibert1803 Год назад
Spoken like an American glad you joined the melting pot, True Immigrants only improve this country they always have. 👍🇺🇸🤠
@yankee2yankee216
@yankee2yankee216 Год назад
If you were American, you might feel (slightly) differently! See? You STILL regard yourself as Bulgarian. I would too if I were you!
@yankee2yankee216
@yankee2yankee216 Год назад
I don’t find any of it surprising! I used to think the US was “the best country in the world,” mostly because that was what we were told almost every day in the media. I know better now. Now I know that the US ranks WAY down the list of most positive indices, i.e. it ranks somewhere between 15th and 25th in the developed world, in MOST positive parameters! We rank number one in just one thing, wealth and power (which are one thing). IN THE US, NOTHING ELSE MATTERS…
@giecy1977
@giecy1977 Год назад
another great thing about US is that so many different nations, cultures, religions live together peacefully (for the most part). I am Polish living in Colorado, my neighbor is English, in our tiny town we have people from Nepal providing us great cuisine from there country! I've been here for almost 22 years and I feel like I am at home. Great video Ewa!
@fredericruiz-ramon9897
@fredericruiz-ramon9897 Год назад
YES! I can walk from my home in a small town and eat at the following ethnic restaurants: Italian, French, Indian, Nepali, Uyghur, Jamaican, Mexican, Russian, El Salvadoran, Argentine, Irish, Chinese, Korean, Thai, Brazilian, Vietnamese, Lebanese, Iraqi, Afghan and various American (steak, burgers, etc.) and of course all of the amazing fusion foods that result. All those within a 10 minute walk in a town of just over 25,000 people. We also have Latino, Indian, German, Russian, Arabic and multiple American grocery stores.
@gloryglory5688
@gloryglory5688 Год назад
Probably less peacefully than anywhere given the proliferation of mass shootings
@michaelreid8857
@michaelreid8857 Год назад
Peaceful until a certain Orange Coloured Clown became your leader for four years! Many other countries are just as diverse or more so and have real peace. Canada and Australia are two.
@andgainingspeed
@andgainingspeed Год назад
@@gloryglory5688 Despite having a crazy amount if the US didn't even make the top 50 list of countries of murders per capita.
@gloryglory5688
@gloryglory5688 Год назад
@@andgainingspeed they had five times the next country in mass shootings, feck off
@SeedFiddler-kp4eg
@SeedFiddler-kp4eg 4 месяца назад
I loved hearing your views of our country. You were able to be transparent and caring at the same time. Spot on. Having lived here since I was born 69 years ago, I've grown to have many of the same opinions of our country that you were able to glean in 6 months. You're very observant. My wife and I both lived in Seattle for about 20 years. We've also lived in Eastern Washington, Montana and Oregon. We loved Montana but we're both gardeners and didn't like having to wonder if it was going to snow in September and June - and everything in between. But we loved the culture of Montana - wonderful people. If you get a chance, I'd recommend the Hoh Rain Forest on the Washington Peninsula - between October and March (the rainy season). They get over 100 inches of rain during those 6 months. (You may recognize the "inch" units of measure - I believe we inherited them from some fine people that came our way some years back :). The rain is a give and take thing. The absolutely gorgeous Hoh Rain Forest and the 127" of rain annually come as a package. Thank you for sharing your life with us! Miles
@natalyaa4928
@natalyaa4928 3 месяца назад
I am glad you love America, and I am sure it would love you back if you end up living there. Your energy and positivity is a perfect match for American culture.
@StevelKnievel
@StevelKnievel Год назад
Amazing and interesting summary of your American road trip with genuine negative and positive insights. As an American, it was refreshing to hear an unbiased view from an open-minded European about your experiences without just being the usual slam of the negatives. America definitely has a unique culture (outside of the big cities) and there's plenty of beauty if you actually travel through our beautiful nation without just looking for the usual negatives pushed through mainstream news and the "haters". Thank you!
@peaksandpaws
@peaksandpaws Год назад
Absolutely love this video! I am a German who moved to the US in 2009 and I agree with everything that you said. My two favorite things about the US are the insanely friendly people and the vast and simply amazing wild landscapes. I have never regretted moving here and I don't see myself move back to Germany either. Come visit me in San Diego next time you're here! :) Would love to meet you and beautiful Vilk!!
@stephendacey8761
@stephendacey8761 Год назад
San Diego has always been a friendly city. Try exploring other states - not as friendly.
@flopunkt3665
@flopunkt3665 Год назад
@@stephendacey8761 I think as long as you avoid New York City you should be fine
@nextwave1314
@nextwave1314 Год назад
I lived for decades in the US and now I'm back in Europe. I do miss the US and I hope to go back again.
@GunnerAsch1
@GunnerAsch1 Год назад
@@stephendacey8761 The farther east you go.. the less friendly the state is. Shrug.. fact of life. Hence I never go east of the Mississippi River anymore.
@chuckhoyle1211
@chuckhoyle1211 Год назад
@@stephendacey8761 Most places in the US are friendly except the Northeast and large urban areas. Any rural area is friendly.
@rahulengland
@rahulengland 6 дней назад
love you ! the most honest review I have ever seen about US, keep making such videos and come back again pls.
@lightningbuster
@lightningbuster 2 месяца назад
Holy cow the fact that you drove from Laredo Texas to Prudhoe Bay Alaska in absolutely astonishing! That is an incredibly long trip! You also appear to have driven through my hometown twice, Vancouver Washington.
@mikeyb7263
@mikeyb7263 Год назад
I've lived here my whole life, rarely traveling to other countries. This was a very balanced assessment and there was something in it, positive and negative, that we can all learn from. My brother married a woman from Belgium and, when her father came for his first visit, he and I went to a local supermarket together. I struck up a conversation with the woman in line behind me and, when we left, he asked me why I didn't introduce him. I told him I didn't know her, and he looked at me like I had three eyes. That is very common where I live, and we take it for granted. He told me that would never happen at home. By the time he left, he was actually initiating conversations with strangers and told me that he found it very liberating.
@caregiverinitaly
@caregiverinitaly Год назад
My Italian husband had a similar reaction. I'm originally from South Dakota. We were on the bus in Chicago and I started chit chatting with the bus driver. My husband looked at me like I needed to be admitted into a looney bin. Told him that this is pretty normal. After that, slowly but surely he started to do the same.
@nevencuca1680
@nevencuca1680 Год назад
I think this is more of a north European style. If you visit south eastern Europe and Balkans people are more relaxed and you will be caught up in casual conversations.
@caregiverinitaly
@caregiverinitaly Год назад
@@nevencuca1680 When we've been in the Balkans, we have found really great people. Especially in Bulgaria and Turkey.
@nevencuca1680
@nevencuca1680 Год назад
@@caregiverinitaly in deed. These people will invite you from the street straight to their table and feed you, give you a place to sleep and also some presents to take with you.
@Alias_Anybody
@Alias_Anybody Год назад
I personally don't like the idea of having even an implicit social obligation towards frivolous conversations.
@Bearbum
@Bearbum 7 месяцев назад
I moved to the US from Canada to attend college in 1981 (Wyoming/Hawaii) and basically never left. Like you I love the diversity of the people and the geography. This is home now. I’ve been in Washington State for the past 37 years and wouldn’t have changed it for the world. Hopefully you will one day get to experience this country as I have - fingers crossed for you.
@JudyStJohn-fz2dp
@JudyStJohn-fz2dp 6 месяцев назад
I, too, moved to Washington state and love it! Not from another country, though, but from the other side of the (southern) US. It's so beautiful here!
@BlackGemHipHop
@BlackGemHipHop 3 месяца назад
lol that's wild. I could not imagine living the rest of my life in the U.S
@pillingthemsoftly4738
@pillingthemsoftly4738 3 месяца назад
"4-way stops are a big mental workout." That is hilarious.
@chuckmcconnell3446
@chuckmcconnell3446 4 месяца назад
Excellent commentary Eva. You gave my wonderful country a fair shake and I really appreciate it.
@rjg967
@rjg967 Год назад
If you ever get the chance to come back, definitely check out the Southern states. I worked in rural Alabama, Georgia, and Florida. Despite the preconceived notions, they were among the most hospitable and friendly people I've ever met. Same with North Carolina just outside of Charlotte. I currently live in a more rural part of Southern California, and there is a similar vibe. There's good people in every place you can go, as long as your energy you're putting out is good.
@davidpanzer6746
@davidpanzer6746 Год назад
Absolutely right
@Mr.Scootini
@Mr.Scootini Год назад
I agree. Although I grew up in California (Bay Area) I’ve visited many states for ice hockey. One of the states was Georgia (out of all places) *Most* people are really nice. Some see that I’m Asian and not American and give me weird vibes. But overall a wonderful place from what I remember. Now I live in Rural Northern California where I get similar vibes *but* since it’s still relatively close to the Bay Area there’s certainly some political and lifestyle assumptions that are made here.
@PomelloRBLX
@PomelloRBLX Год назад
Grew up in southern Alabama and loved it. Very beautiful areas in the state too such as Cheaha State Park and Little River Canyon National Preserve, beaches are great too. There's so many nice places in the South and people just skip over these states due to stereotypes and preconceived notions.
@abidinginchrist3139
@abidinginchrist3139 Год назад
Nicest people in the world!
@janicedobis6490
@janicedobis6490 Год назад
Loved your thoughts about our wonderful country! If you get an opportunity to come back to the states, you should spend some summer time in Michigan. Each Great Lake is spectacular. And the Upper Peninsula is like an entirely different state.
@barbrajones349
@barbrajones349 Год назад
As a Texan I had to laugh at your comment about how it never ends. When we drove to California from our home in North Texas, we left early that morning and stopped at a hotel in El Paso later that night. We were wiped out from a full day of driving and had to laugh because we were STILL in Texas. lol Also it's true that in most places in the US you need to have a car it really depends on where you live. My brother has lived in Austin for years and doesn't own a car. He can well afford to own one, he just doesn't want one or feel the need for one. He takes buses or his bike everywhere. It helps that he lives right in the city. We live in the country so owning a vehicle is an absolute necessity.
@gloryglory5688
@gloryglory5688 Год назад
Not as big as my state
@dukeridercalgary
@dukeridercalgary Год назад
Same here in canada you drive 10 hours still in Ontario or in alberta from south to north 15 hours still pne province
@charlycheer
@charlycheer Год назад
I hear people mention how long it takes to drive through Texas every time I tell them I’ve driven across the country 7 times haha.
@davidgane5786
@davidgane5786 Год назад
Three hours driving in Hungary in any direction you’ll be in one of seven different countries
@JeepCherokeeful
@JeepCherokeeful Год назад
@@dukeridercalgary except we can actually drive to all cities ( I’m sure there’s a couple towns that aren’t) in the lower 48;)
@user-el3qo1ck1u
@user-el3qo1ck1u Месяц назад
Well Eva, it truly been a refreshing joy to follow you through your journeys. I am smitten with your passion for adventure & thirst to view the new landscapes around the corner. Reminding me, of days ago. Your channel is delightfully put together, leaving me with inspiration, to get a move on. That’s the what you are , an inspiration to all to get off the routine & physically educate ourselves. Long live Eva and smile often. Don O..
@kidstindale8847
@kidstindale8847 5 месяцев назад
I just happened upon this video today, and what a treat! I’m from South Carolina, and I can’t wait for you to come back one day for an east coast visit :) Thanks for being kind and fun and lighthearted. It’s so refreshing!
@kidstindale8847
@kidstindale8847 5 месяцев назад
Ok now I realize you’ve done sooooo much since this video ten months ago! Silly me. I’m not very schooled in you tubing (or you tube watching 🤪) Duh! Your thing is travel, so of course so much has happened in ten months! I haven’t quite gotten to where you are and what you’re up to now, but I pray peace & joy are part of it ❤️
@dietzyfly
@dietzyfly Год назад
Eva...I have to say, as an American, sometimes we can get so focused on all of the negatives that we see in the country...it is so refreshing to have an outsider's view. I have been fortunate enough to have lived, traveled and worked in many other countries, and when I come back to the States I am re-astonished by its sheer beauty and amazing cultural diversity. Thanks for the reminder, and your willingness to have an open mind. Come visit us in the American Southwest and meander through the backroads of Native Amercian country. On behalf of Americans....we welcome you! 😀
@tonyclaudia3931
@tonyclaudia3931 Год назад
....you should move to 3rd world countries so you learn how love america and value it more
@JHBVDS
@JHBVDS Год назад
Les, the same applies to South Africans! We also tend to focus on the negative, yet there are so many positives!
@dietzyfly
@dietzyfly Год назад
@@JHBVDS I love your country! Beautiful. Almost moved there about 25 years ago!
@awesomedave8484
@awesomedave8484 Год назад
I am thankful to be an American. But watching an outside view on our country like Australian News reporting on Biden is a hard pill to swallow.
@dietzyfly
@dietzyfly Год назад
@@awesomedave8484 the beauty about Eva's videos is that she stays out of politics
@jakedewald
@jakedewald Год назад
As a fairly well traveled American, I'm flattered by how much you appreciate our landscape and culture. Whenever I get back to the US from other parts of the world, I'm impressed with the vastness of every part of the US. Thanks for reminding us of the good aspects of America!
@hfastatat
@hfastatat 9 месяцев назад
I appreciate the landscape but not the culture, which is the main reason I moved out of the USA.
@charlesbrown4483
@charlesbrown4483 8 месяцев назад
@@hfastatat Cool story, promise you'll stay gone? :)
@hfastatat
@hfastatat 8 месяцев назад
@@charlesbrown4483 Yes, other than for weddings and funerals, I can't imagine any reason I would want to go back to the USA.
@charlesbrown4483
@charlesbrown4483 8 месяцев назад
@@hfastatat Perfect.
@hfastatat
@hfastatat 8 месяцев назад
@@charlesbrown4483 I agree, the chances of running into you are negligible. Please stay where you are.
@afrocentricafrica
@afrocentricafrica Месяц назад
Love your energy! Loving this story, Subscribed 😅🔔
@sashaohio
@sashaohio 3 месяца назад
You have an awesome personality! Really enjoyed your description of US.
@azpete6436
@azpete6436 Год назад
Love hearing your impressions of the Western USA. Thank you for sharing that. I have spent all but three of my 74 years in the Western USA, but have visited all but two of our fifty states. I lived in Germany for a year, and have traveled much of Western Europe, Australia, NZ, Canada and Central America. My experience is that people in small towns and rural areas are much more friendly and welcoming than cities, no matter the country. Safe travels to you.
@boardrigger
@boardrigger Год назад
Very impressed with your experiences & assessment of the US. As a US citizen (Army brat) who was born in Brazil & lived in Germany, Portugal, Greece & Panama. I've been fortunate to travel for work to over 80 countries for the last 30 years & I adventure travel frequently as well. I think you nailed all of your points perfectly. It's been a blast following your travels to many of the places I've been. Bravo to you for showing many people around the world, who don't get to travel internationally, places far off the beaten path. There are many aspects about living in the US that really annoy me but I'm glad to hear generally, you would enjoy living here. Cheers!
@bobrieth4081
@bobrieth4081 3 месяца назад
Your video totally cracks me up just because we take most of this stuff for granted.
@bsummers0623
@bsummers0623 3 месяца назад
Loved the entire video! I’d love to hear more:)
@tytec5
@tytec5 Год назад
I grew up in France but I've lived in the US for over 40 yrs now. You got me laughing with so many of your observations about this country. I really appreciate that people take the time to wave from their car when passing you on a dirt road or just saying" Hi" when walking by. The 4 way intersections still gets me confused too.😂
@HarryFenton6124
@HarryFenton6124 Год назад
I`m an Englishman now living in France. I can`t believe how unfriendly the french are when on the roads. If you give way to one on a narrow lane they just ignore you as they come towards you then pass by without hand waving or nodding. When I`m walking on a quiet road and step to one side to let them pass, I give them a big smile and they just look terrified and stare straight ahead. It`s very odd and quite comical because the rest of the time they are very friendly.
@Bambotb
@Bambotb Год назад
How did you legally immigrate
@itsROMPERS...
@itsROMPERS... Год назад
Most people are confused at 4-way stops, that's how you can almost always go first.
@scottslotterbeck3796
@scottslotterbeck3796 Год назад
France has much better food.
@HarryFenton6124
@HarryFenton6124 Год назад
@@scottslotterbeck3796 People don`t want it, though. The two busiest restaurants in my nearest french town are BurgerKing and McDonalds. Carparks are full all day long.
@davemccabe7040
@davemccabe7040 Год назад
I hosted a visitor from the Middle East a number of years ago, and she was amazed that we had farms with corn growing on them. All the images she had seen from the US were of cities: New York, Los Angeles, Boston, Miami, etc. Thank you for your tour of land I probably won't get to see. Blessings.
@ressljs
@ressljs Год назад
I wonder if that was also because the food in the middle east is mostly imported from Europe and Russia. It's easy to see how if the food you buy is from those regions, you just associate that with where the farms are. As a kid, I always thought Europe was all cities because they do have a higher population density and most imported food in the US is from somewhere else in the Americas.
@tuforu4
@tuforu4 Год назад
GUNS AND AMERICANS SCARE ME.
@brendawalrus
@brendawalrus Месяц назад
I loved your USA series! Very intriguing to see your first time experiences in The States :) When you do come back you should consider exploring the Blue Ridge Mountains/Smokey mountains in the southeastern part of the country. Such a beautiful place to be I think you would enjoy it!
@TheeBlueSkyMedia
@TheeBlueSkyMedia 19 дней назад
Its Crazy , I live here. The experience I just watched you have . I have not had...It cost too much to even travel the states. Thanks for the Vid. Great Job. I think once you see more, youll miss what you have there. But Id love to see the adventure you have. I hope you keep it up.
@gregbaskin7795
@gregbaskin7795 Год назад
Eva I'm glad that you're visit was mostly positive. I hope you realize that you saw only a tiny slice of our country. My wife and I traveled the country by car for many years and were able to visit almost every region,a total of 46 states. And I can honestly say that every state was different in many ways. I hope you have the opportunity to expand your travels. You will be truly be amazed at the diversity of both the people and landscapes. Love your videos. Safe travels
@Whitewater11
@Whitewater11 Год назад
even within states you have very different regions, cultures and overall differences.
@HILANDBEERROCKS
@HILANDBEERROCKS Год назад
Yeah, Driving out West is completely different than the East. Out east you can drive through 10 states in a weekend. You can drive from state to state to state and not even feel like you left a city.
@dannnyc93
@dannnyc93 Год назад
I'm an American who has lived in Spain for five years now and the cultural differences I've noticed between the US and Europe were pretty accurately summed up in this video, I have to say. One stereotype that bugs me the most about the US is that we are constantly eating nothing but fast food! There is some incredible local cuisine in many parts of the country that is not well-known outside of the US. So thanks for clearing that up.
@The_Osprey
@The_Osprey Год назад
I think it's the driving distances and that's why drive thrus make the most sense.
@asimbnw
@asimbnw Год назад
Say hello to on road Eva .
@fee8255
@fee8255 Год назад
“The Latin King” University Avenue, Des Moines, IA! Make a reservation and enjoy the extremely small parking lot and traffic getting there,……. But it is well worth it.
@jbm0866
@jbm0866 Год назад
And not all good, quality food here is hyper expensive. I think Eva's perception is skewed by West coast dining which can indeed be expensive because they pay their workers more, sometimes provide healthcare etc and those costs are reflected in the number beside the menu item..not so much the added cost of better ingredients which in some cases isn't a premium at all.
@votered714
@votered714 Год назад
Most Americans I know eat almost no fast food. Seems young people eat fast food. We eat delicious wholesome food.
@maranata1222
@maranata1222 3 месяца назад
First time I watch one of your videos, but I really enjoyed it!! Very spontaneous, funny and genuine person. Keep it up!!! Hope you get news from nevada or Montana on your email!!!!😆 Take care.
@gh4784
@gh4784 6 дней назад
Love your observations! Feel like I was watching my daughter discover the world.
@tombrennan7673
@tombrennan7673 Год назад
Loved your video. As an American who has also traveled abroad a lot, it’s interesting to hear an outsider’s perspective when they visit the US. There’s a lot of cultural elements that I hadn’t really thought about because it’s natural to me.
@bryanice3313
@bryanice3313 Год назад
Europe is what america used to look like before mass migration
@kashlawrence
@kashlawrence Год назад
@bryan ICE America is largely at fault for mass migration as refugees flee USA instigated flare-ups
@bryanice3313
@bryanice3313 Год назад
@@kashlawrence most coming today in Europe arent bc of it. They age northern Africans and Africans overall
@chloeettinger4090
@chloeettinger4090 Год назад
This is so relatable, I moved to the US from London about 4 months ago and you're spot on! I love how friendly people are here, and that yes they'll just come up to you and say hello. In London if you look at someone in the eyes on the subway people will think you're crazy.
@morarcleo8396
@morarcleo8396 Год назад
First thing learnt in the UK is to stop looking in people eyes/at people. Coming from a place where not looking in people eyes made you a rude, grumpy or a weird person.
@RomanNavy87
@RomanNavy87 Год назад
Most northern states in the US aren't friendly either. Look at someone weird in NYC or Philadelphia & they could get violent.
@darlenegriffith6186
@darlenegriffith6186 Год назад
@@RomanNavy87 I lived in New York City and I beg to differ with you. People from all over the world live here and It is a very friendly city if you take the time to talk to people. Furthermore, there are musicians and performers in the subways, on the streets and in the parks. You pretty much can get a free concert any day of the week. NYC gets a bad rap when it shouldn't.
@RomanNavy87
@RomanNavy87 Год назад
@@darlenegriffith6186 I used to model in NYC and I encountered many rude ppl and I currently reside outside Philadelphia. 🙃
@patbrewer4205
@patbrewer4205 Год назад
Had a friend from England his family came over to Texas to visit , His Mum said isn’t this nice they heat the outside too,
@DiasporaDoodles
@DiasporaDoodles 4 месяца назад
Thank you for this! As someone who has taught abroad at international schools in 9 countries across 6 continents, never had to pay for accommodation, flights, medical insurance or tuition for my children, I am awed by the differences between all the places we have lived. As my job has now afforded me the right to permanent residency on 3 of these continents, I am able to bounce around more and document my experiences. I am currently uploading my journey on my channel, to show people what is possible if they embrace this lifestyle.
@smilosabercat
@smilosabercat 3 месяца назад
Excellent Video. "L3WG Reacts" covered your vid and that is how I found you. Glad you enjoyed your trip to the US. - - Subscribed, and thumbs up on the vid.
@MalcolmLeitch1
@MalcolmLeitch1 10 месяцев назад
I'm from England and have lived in the US for 30+ years. I agree with your assessment of this country. Despite its idiosyncrasies it's a wonderful place to live. I live in Utah and the people are great as is the countryside and the weather - I live in a desert and I don't miss the rain :)
@jalapenopepper3282
@jalapenopepper3282 Месяц назад
Are you dumb for wanting to live in the US since you're a brit. Just curious. No brits love the US. You must be a different national.
@christineinhonolulu
@christineinhonolulu Год назад
Aloha from Honolulu! As someone originally from the East Coast of the US who has been living in Hawai‘i for the last 15 years, I highly recommend returning to the US and checking out the East Coast during your next visit. I’ve been to 42 of the 50 states and each region has its own micro culture and is so different. The cultural differences between the East Coast and the West Coast are real ✌️
@moirapettifr7127
@moirapettifr7127 Год назад
We love it here on the east coast. I can't put into words the lovely quality of life and how we have so much to enjoy here. That's all I'll say as I don't want too many people to move here!
@antonl3512
@antonl3512 Год назад
I AM EUROPEAN AND LOVE BEEN IN AMERICA ? TRAFIC HERE IS SO COMFORTABLE AND PEOPLE ARE VERY RELAX AND PLEASANT ? ONLY WHAT I DON'T LIKE IS THE REAL STATE MARKET HOUSES PRICES , SO HIGH ? DREAMS ARE ALMOST GONE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE TO AFFORD AND BUY HOME ?
@chrisburd9751
@chrisburd9751 Год назад
She said she's been to NYC and Miami - her next trip should try and hit Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Georgia, Louisiana, Illinois, Maine, New Hampshire, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New Mexico, North and South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia. I would skip Alabama, Arkansas, Indiana, Iowa, Idaho, New Jersey, Wisconsin, West Virginia and Minnesota if I were her. Not that there's anything wrong with those places - but if she's here for 6 months starting east and heading west - one only has so much time, PA and Ohio are next to each other as an example and just straight driving through Ohio and PA could be as much as 18 hours.
@Rootkit_69
@Rootkit_69 Год назад
Why would I downgrade my life by returning to the US?
@patrickpepper2490
@patrickpepper2490 Год назад
I grew up in West Virginia and yes I very agree you should go to the east coast. It will blow your mind.
@petrarch3
@petrarch3 Месяц назад
I live in Wisconsin and I love the way you always talk about the countries you visit, always respectful and always trying to see the best of each places. I am glad you think so highly about USA. Yes, we are not perfect but for sure most of us are friendly people ❤
@brianmcmurdo2295
@brianmcmurdo2295 4 месяца назад
Hi Eva. I enjoyed listening to your perspectives about the US and Americans. One thing to mention is I think a lot of people who are probably older than forty grew up learning to drive manual transmission cars. I know I did on the hills of Berkeley and San Francisco when was a kid. It's great that you took it upon yourself to travel to such different places, and had a chance to cross a spectacular part of Canada as well ! And you're lucky to live in another beautiful place, the UK. Having been someone myself who started wandering overseas at a young age long ago and have never stopped doing it, (Patagonia and Straits of Magellan last year and Norway this May for a 500 + km solo walk) one thing I've learned, is there are great people everywhere, and as you clearly know, a lot of what we get is what we ourselves put out towards others. Finally, you'll never regret seeing and experiencing different places when you're young. It's a completely different perspective than that encountered when we are older. Best wishes and happy trails!
@edwardkalafat2750
@edwardkalafat2750 Год назад
Thank you for this heartfelt message. I’m old, goin on 70 and have traveled all over this country. When I was 18 I took off from the northeast here and headed west then just kept traveling. Your perspective is delightful! I hope to get to Europe before I die ( not to be dark it’s just a reality of a finite life 🤷‍♂️) Of my 4 children my daughters are the most adventurous and have traveled extensively in this country and South America. They are delightful people as are you. If you make it back here I hope you are able to see the eastern mountain ranges and the great deciduous forests of the east especially in the fall. Best of the best to you .
@D_R_Martin
@D_R_Martin Год назад
I would say that a lot of us in the U.S. try to avoid talking politics for the most part in polite conversation. It really is the media prompting political conversations more often than not. Definitely appreciate your honest assessment of your experience.
@BUTCH0120
@BUTCH0120 Год назад
Yup.
@davidmacy411
@davidmacy411 Год назад
What I would give for ALL 24 hour news networks to be permanently removed, not to mention Facebook and most of Twitter. There are so many problems that would be solved with these gone.
@whyismynametaken123
@whyismynametaken123 Год назад
@@davidmacy411 That sounds great, but it would allow our politicians to run even more rampant than they have been. I'd prefer we pass legislation that (1) media outlets in the country must be owned and run by americans and (2) media outlets should get sanctioned or be banned for flat out lying, or pretending their opinion shows are "news". Personally I am NOT happy with where our country is ATM.
@user-wr9ej6xe4j
@user-wr9ej6xe4j Год назад
@@whyismynametaken123 To add on, we know about George Soros and his billions in donations to radical causes for years, but it's just been discovered he's been donating to actual news anchors like Lester Holt and others! My God this should not be allowed! This radically affects how our "news" is reported, and some is NOT reported. And how any given story can be molded to lean to one political side and literally shape people's views
@michelleg8727
@michelleg8727 Год назад
🎯
@houseportraitscalligraphy7474
@houseportraitscalligraphy7474 4 месяца назад
Thank u eva!!! Glad you like usa ...we live in an amish community. In mudwest. Love it here!!
@CruisingVoyageDiaries
@CruisingVoyageDiaries 2 дня назад
Vermont is a traveler's dream! With its stunning vistas, outdoor activities, and unique local culture, it's a destination everyone should experience.
@AmandaGreenman
@AmandaGreenman Год назад
As an American who has spent more of her life abroad than in the U.S., I appreciated your thoughtful reflections on the country. I grew up in the Midwest and have traveled around just about every region of the U.S. You should definitely try to explore east of the Rockies next time if you can. When people who are less familiar with the U.S. ask me general questions about the States/Americans, I usually tell them that as someone who grew up in Michigan, I can really only speak for a small corner of the U.S. I myself find that traveling to different states/regions in the U.S. feels like traveling to different countries unto themselves. The thing I miss most about the U.S. is there's a certain spirit that Americans have. There's a culture and value placed on a "we can do it," creative, innovative, and relatively open-minded, attitude. Generally speaking, people aren't afraid to take risks and try new things and I miss that a lot in the workplace and in communities in general when I am outside of the U.S. (Not saying other people in other countries do not have those qualities, too, it's just it's really pervasive in the U.S. and, by and large, highly valued.) Looking forward to your continued travels!
@stevenslaughter8473
@stevenslaughter8473 Год назад
Agree! I am an American from Chicago who spent 9 yrs teaching in Kenya and traveled extensively in Europe during several of those summers. I love Europe for many of the comparative reasons Ava brought up and would definitely live there if given the opportunity. Eva, I second the encouragement to explore east of the Mississippi River and focus more on cities. I know that wild camping and outdoor living is your thing, but from the perspective of journalism, this trip took you through a relatively limited set of demographics - racially, culturally, and politically. The American West - and notably Texas - is a really different culture. Especially re: truck, guns, and politics. It is stunning in its beauty and also more of that fiercely independent ‘cowboy’ sensibility. And conservative politically. A big loop through the Midwest, east coast, down to, say, New Orleans would be really interesting for you, esp if you focused more on cities with beautiful wild camping spots sprinkled in. That would radically broaden your exposure to different folks politically and ethnically. And you would find some fascinating connections to things you value. For example, in many big cities, including Chicago, you would get to visit w folks who have built amazing urban farms, great vegan cuisine, etc. And in most cities, if you weren’t staying in homes, you could park on the street overnight. I live on a tree-lined street in a cozy, vibrant neighborhood in the city, and you could park and sleep on that quiet street. (And of course my wife and I would happily put you up in our guest room too if you liked.) All to say, the majesty of the American west, esp the Rockies, is amazing and I plan to head out there this summer, but for the richness of American *culture*, I love big cities like Chicago, which have much of the culture of New York or London combined with the friendliness common to the Midwest US. Come back soon!
@DenzelPF31
@DenzelPF31 Год назад
@@stevenslaughter8473 who's Ava?
@stevenslaughter8473
@stevenslaughter8473 Год назад
@@DenzelPF31oops. :-) Thanks for the typo correction.
@gregstrunk1952
@gregstrunk1952 Год назад
Eva....you need to come see the southeast and Midwestern parts of the USA also sometime....
@MrSinghKhanna
@MrSinghKhanna Год назад
As an American, I've lived in the US, and Europe (and quite a few other regions), and while I always enjoy meeting the people and experiencing their ways of doing things and trying out the local cuisine and discovering what amazing cool incredible things they have... in the end, there's no place like home :) .
@autohmae
@autohmae Год назад
From what I've heard is that for example Japan being there as a tourist is very different from living there. And I wonder if her perspective would be the same if she had to life in the US.
@ibazulic
@ibazulic Год назад
That's always the sentiment, right? I am from Croatia. Moved to Germany first, then Ireland, now I'm in MIssissauga, Canada, I always wanted to live in Canada (since I was like 14, now I'm almost 38). But I am looking forward to going home in Summer or early Autumn. I want to see my parents, my friends, my home
@jamesgoode9246
@jamesgoode9246 4 месяца назад
Eva, I'm glad that you enjoyed your tour of parts of the western U.S. If you ever have the chance to return, I suggest that you try to visit: Big Cypress National Wildlife Management Area, Fall Creek Falls State Park, Rock Island State Park, Burgess Falls State Park, Cobscook Bay State Park, Garden of the Gods (in Illinois), Garden of the Gods (in Colorado), Cahokia Mounds State Park, Palo Duro Canyon State Park, Carlsbad Caverns National Park, Taos Pueblo, Painted Desert National Park, Mesa Verde National Park, Rocky Mountains National Park, and Badlands National Park. You will love them.
@chrisgonzales9459
@chrisgonzales9459 Месяц назад
Born in raised in Washington State and I love to drive!! Great video, enjoyed your opinions!
@YohielSpeaks
@YohielSpeaks 10 месяцев назад
Absolutely one of the most adorable videos I have seen in a long time -- possibly ever! Thank you Eva for enjoying and reporting on our country so well! You are 1000% welcome back anytime. Bless!
@wolfmantroy6601
@wolfmantroy6601 10 месяцев назад
Adorable? She is one of the most annoying twits that I've heard.
@Dara-ih6jq
@Dara-ih6jq Год назад
The barefoot rule is usually because if you were to step on something in the restaurant/store and hurt your foot you could sue the restaurant and it’s basically just them protecting themselves. They really don’t care if you’re barefoot or not it’s just protection.
@tcb1017
@tcb1017 Год назад
right on, very well said.
@AL-bv7jt
@AL-bv7jt Год назад
I think it’s normally just something that doesn’t need to be said. You shouldn’t have to be reminded to put on footwear before entering a restaurant.
@dunhill1
@dunhill1 Год назад
@@AL-bv7jt yes, we were not raised in a cave. It's for your own safety so you don't cut yourself and to look like you're a part of human civilization. Common sense.
@7thkansascav468
@7thkansascav468 Год назад
In most locations "No shirt, no shoes no service" and "No animals except service animals." is a State, County or Municipal local health code ordinance.
@penguinking4830
@penguinking4830 Год назад
US liability laws and the cost of healthcare. Customer steps on a piece of glass and there's a real chance you will lose your business.
@treyglodis148
@treyglodis148 2 месяца назад
As an American who’s currently studying in Europe, I really enjoyed watching this video
@user-ox1fr4lu7k
@user-ox1fr4lu7k 2 месяца назад
You are a very articulate young lady. It makes me feel proud of my country listening to your experience. I have lived in the same little town in California the past 70 years and absolutely love the beauty of this place. Having traveled to Europe different times I have been impressed with the beauty of the different countries. But what impressed me the most was your love for our country. Hard work, law abiding, God fearing people are what developed our country but God gets the credit for creating it so beautifully with the beautiful people who live here. Hope you are able to come again and maybe find the cowboy with the big spread in Wyoming 😀.
@kirstenpilot2708
@kirstenpilot2708 Год назад
You made me laugh. I’m a German living in the US. Immigrated 12 years ago and everything you say is so true from a European perspective. 😂 And like you, to me after traveling the word, the United States is the most amazing country and I’m a proud American today. Thank you for this video. Can’t wait for you to come back 🇺🇸
@meto4604
@meto4604 Год назад
My brother married a Chinese woman that celebrated her 1st year anniversary as an American citizen.
@epicmatter3512
@epicmatter3512 Год назад
I’m glad that we have you as an American.
Год назад
America is great except its crazy healthcare cost !!!
@barbara7611
@barbara7611 Год назад
@ exactly.
@donnacaulfield2762
@donnacaulfield2762 Год назад
Looking forward to having you back, Texas grandma! Just loved your videos, you are so special!
@Rocco11510
@Rocco11510 Год назад
I love your videos, and THANK YOU for telling so much truth about our country and sharing your experiences! We're so glad you like it, and you're always welcome!
@podunk991
@podunk991 4 месяца назад
I think you are adorable. I love your adventurous and playful personality. Happy travels. You are the best.
@duwomaiishgabrielle9498
@duwomaiishgabrielle9498 3 месяца назад
I hope all is well with you Eva! You are missed! I almost got to meet you, lol! You are such a light; a little love sister for you, from Mt. Hood, Oregon! Pretty funny, your frustration with measurements, sales tax, ☺️. The Northwest US is so beautiful , so wild, and the SW US, the deserts, yeh I grew up out here, traveled a lot overseas when I was younger! My impressions were similar! What I love about you is you that you are so natural, and adaptable, culturally! A true Ambassador to the World of down to earth peoples!
@noelcatanzaro3405
@noelcatanzaro3405 7 месяцев назад
I'm from Appalachia and the great thing most foreign visitors don't know is 30- 50 miles or so, outside of every city and your leaving the suburbs and in the country or wilderness sometimes. So even if you come and visit a city, just take a short drive and you'll be in the country and rural farm towns or mountains
@MommahKat
@MommahKat 6 месяцев назад
NJ isn't Appalachia but it's known to be really industrial but if you actually live there then you know full well the majority of the state is woods/pine barrens. Even people from the US that live out of state get surprised by how green NJ is. The only industrial areas really are where NJ borders another state lol.
@noelcatanzaro3405
@noelcatanzaro3405 6 месяцев назад
@MommahKat it is the garden state right ? Easy to find the country in this country
@Held_der_Feuer
@Held_der_Feuer 6 месяцев назад
Yes but for most europeans 30-50 miles is not a short drive. We are used for things to be much closer. In Munich for instance you can easily take the light rail train (S-Bahn) to get to beautiful nature places.
@seaneustace9838
@seaneustace9838 5 месяцев назад
This is true. I used to live in Fairbanks Alaska, and here it was especially true. You could literally get a little outside the city and you were in literal wilderness with bears and moose. The moose live in the cities twos so you can’t really get around them and I’m sure of bears occasionally enter I haven’t run into one fortunately. I remember driving back from Alaska to Boston when I got out of the military and getting out of the Yukon and the sea which was very wilderness lake and coming into Alberta and seeing all these giant open fields for farming, and then out of nowhere a giant city appeared in the skyline. I believe it was Grand Prix and the same deal when you hit Calgary it’s crazy how people who don’t travel and stay in cities view the world and people who have been all over the place view it it’s very different it’s very empty.
@icshay21
@icshay21 5 месяцев назад
As a proud Appalachian, I support this message 👏 ❤️
@dianakastner7509
@dianakastner7509 10 месяцев назад
Now, this was very refreshing to watch. Thank you for making this video. 30 years ago, I have left my native Germany to live in the USA. Spent my first 6 years in Florida, followed by 17 years in Tennessee and the past 8 years in Colorado. If you ever make it to Colorado, you are welcome to camp on our property. I'm happy that you would indeed want to live in the US. I have never regretted my decision to move here.
@ZagnutBar
@ZagnutBar 10 месяцев назад
Would you feel comfortable raising young children in the USA nowadays? We left the US for New Zealand a year ago so that our little girl would never suffer under the collective trauma of wondering if a firework is a gunshot.
@dianakastner7509
@dianakastner7509 10 месяцев назад
@ZagnutBar I don't have children, but yes, I absolutely would. But I bet that you are having a wonderful time in New Zealand. I have never been there, but imagine it to be beautiful. All the best to you and your family
@JoshDragRace0688
@JoshDragRace0688 9 месяцев назад
@@ZagnutBar What is wrong with a gunshot? People programmed by movies, t.v. shows, and the news to auto-assume its someone getting killed or some crap, when the vast majority of the time its target practice or hunting... Hearing a gun shot shouldn't be a friggin trauma... jeesh... I can't imagine living in that kind of fear all the time.
@Duka-KM
@Duka-KM 2 месяца назад
I'm watching you for the first time, I happened to come across and I can tell you that I watched the video in one sitting, you are so sweet and interesting and fun...❤❤❤
@jimrobblee8390
@jimrobblee8390 2 месяца назад
Very enjoyable. Well done 😊
@plj4all869
@plj4all869 Год назад
As an American, it was fun to listen to your impressions and I'm so glad you thought the people were nice. I do hope you get to visit again because there is so much that you didn't see. As you said, it is a very large country and really a completely different experience to see New England or the south east coast so I hope you get to see those places soon.
@Dutch_Uncle
@Dutch_Uncle Год назад
"As you said, it is a very large country and really a completely different experience" In addition to that consideration, until after 9-11 and increased security, Americans could travel with only a diving license, no passport required, to a large chunk of the world. Make a line from Guam and Hawaii to Alaska, Canada, Bermuda, Caribbean islands and Mexico. That is basically all of the CONTINENT of North America. People say, "We have driven around Canada and Mexico, and next year we will make our first foreign trip/overseas trip"
@scottslotterbeck3796
@scottslotterbeck3796 Год назад
Sacramentans suck. Voted worst drivers in the USA. Worst homlessness in the USA, worse than San Francisco!
@robertcovino4889
@robertcovino4889 10 месяцев назад
As an Italian living in USA for years now I love traveling the USA I’ve been all over the country as well as Canada. It’s gigantic compared to Italy and even Europe the vast open spaces are mind boggling at first but I’ve come to love it so. 🍻
@LuvThyMind29
@LuvThyMind29 10 месяцев назад
What have been your favorite states?
@alfredvinciguerra532
@alfredvinciguerra532 10 месяцев назад
USA and Canada are very similar we are brother nations same culture together they are larger than Russia. Love both
@AvroBellow
@AvroBellow 10 месяцев назад
@@alfredvinciguerra532 We WERE brothers until GW Bush decided that we needed passports to cross the border for the first time since 1867. The USA now feels colder to me than Iceland.
@artdimino1626
@artdimino1626 10 месяцев назад
@@AvroBellow that’s disappointing. I’m sorry to hear that.
@robertcovino4889
@robertcovino4889 10 месяцев назад
@@LuvThyMind29 difficult to choose just one lol probably Wyoming or Arizona. Both states are so beautiful.
@Wasted507
@Wasted507 15 дней назад
Wow!!! I just starting to learn English and your channel is a very amazing thing for this, I subscribed, coz it's my first video, where I full understand accent and I like to hear it. You’re really great girl, good luck, love from Russia ❤️🌿 and sorry for mistakes
@lanthonyil
@lanthonyil 4 дня назад
I really enjoyed your videos I been to most the places you mentioned. I hope you come back to see the rest of the country. I have traveled to many parts of this world and the USA is the greatest place to live an the most beautiful scenery.
@zaboha
@zaboha Год назад
We have relatives in Germany and they would come visit us in Pennsylvania. They would ask to take a day trip to the Grand Canyon or visit Florida not realizing the enormous distance to travel to either location. My German cousins will travel to Paris to Christmas shop on a Saturday. In Texas that distance gets you from Dallas to Austin.Too many people from other nations knock the US without knowing anything about the US.
@harrycooper5231
@harrycooper5231 Год назад
Canadian here, so I know the distances, and have been to the USA far too many times to count. You guys are great. Or were great. Electing a black POTUS brought out the worst of the worst people, and Americans went crazy. Imagine electing Trump as leader, a racist who is so stupid he seriously suggested injecting household disinfectants as a cure for covid. SMH.
@joeshmoe7967
@joeshmoe7967 Год назад
Agree, and as your northern neighbour, we see and hear similar comments about our country. Also I drive a truck, and have always had a truck and always will have a truck. Most times I am not hauling anything, but when I need a truck, there it is. Works as good as a car with all the benefits of a truck..... - Cheers
@Siggy4844
@Siggy4844 Год назад
So true about Texas. I moved here about 5 years ago, for the second time. I'm originally from Germany and there I would take day trip bus tours to other European countries or take a train from Mannheim, Germany to Rome, Italy and be there in about 10 hours, going through Switzerland. You can drive from Amarillo to Corpus Christi, TX and it will take you about the same amount of time - and you've never left the state.
@Cerrah311
@Cerrah311 Год назад
YASS we tried to go to memphis with our cousins and we only made it to nashville and they were done and we had to turn around back home. 😂😂
@Caged63Man
@Caged63Man Год назад
If you only knew your American governments, 'Foreign Policies', you'd know the true corruption of your government and its crony corporation ties...
@waynewelter
@waynewelter Год назад
Enjoyed the perspective of a European who had the opportunity to see the western U.S. in such an intimate way. As an Idahoan I can definitely understand your appreciation for the wide open spaces, beautiful landscapes and amazing wild camping at every turn. I've talked with acquaintances from Europe and they often have no concept of how big the U.S. is. They often think they can fly into New York, go to Florida and maybe see Los Angeles in 2 weeks....all by car.
@DurangoC
@DurangoC Год назад
😂 It would be like saying, hey, I want to fly into Barcelona, check out Prague and Rome, and then head to Moscow, all by car in two weeks.
@handlemonium
@handlemonium Год назад
I mean you can......in a flying car 😏 They do exist, but they're not by any means common or accessible in any sense of the word.
@cjdion7168
@cjdion7168 Год назад
Greetings from a fellow Idahoan :) I kept hoping she'd have more footage of the many beautiful and pristine place in Idaho!
@paulwassenaar8351
@paulwassenaar8351 Год назад
Exactly the timeframe some travellers from the USA take to visit Europe. 🤣
@sonyjohn7084
@sonyjohn7084 4 месяца назад
Absolutely loved it!!
@francisebbecke2727
@francisebbecke2727 5 месяцев назад
Good to hear from you again.
@eastafricahomemikeandrusi2809
Yes. As an expat Canadian living in the American Southwest for 40 years it's a place with virtuos and endless landscapes - love the desert. I think your comments were a fair appraisal of this diverse and great nation. I do feel like a second class citizen because I don't have a pickup. Currently living as a relief worker and missionary in Kenya
@gabrielatwigg
@gabrielatwigg Год назад
I was laughing so hard! For one because I also consider myself “European” too (born in Poland and grew up in Germany). But also I feel like this is the story of most polish kids: born in Poland but grew up in (insert other European country here) Great video! I’ve been living in the US for over two years now and I would never go back! Fahrenheit and inches are still kicking my butt though😅
@AmericaVoice
@AmericaVoice Год назад
I feel the same about meters, kilometers, and other non American measurements. Lol.
@hardcoreherbivore4730
@hardcoreherbivore4730 Год назад
@@AmericaVoice Canadians are fluent in both. Officially, my height and weight is in metric, yet if anyone asks, it’s in empirical.
@jaelynn7575
@jaelynn7575 Год назад
@@hardcoreherbivore4730 Americans educated in sciences are also fluent in both.
@GTWUSAUK
@GTWUSAUK Год назад
@@jaelynn7575 lol come on...Americans measure in "football fields"
@hardcoreherbivore4730
@hardcoreherbivore4730 Год назад
@@jaelynn7575 We had to learn both in our core curriculum. The generation before used empirical, which officially changed in 1975. Henceforth, we had to be able to manage the transition.
@hallmanager4911
@hallmanager4911 3 месяца назад
I loved your positive assessment of the US. I'm hoping to get there next year and your video has given me some good ideas. Thanks for your honesty and frankness. By the way, here in the UK we don't say trash - that is definitely American - we say rubbish !
@fabiansaldivar7047
@fabiansaldivar7047 3 месяца назад
I noticed you visited Amarillo Tx in your video! I’m born and raised here! Hope you enjoyed your trip here!
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