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I had a similar experience with the "Paris Syndrome" but when I went to the USA(Los Angeles and San Francisco, especially). Growing up in Portugal in the 90's, the USA was always glamorized via tv shows, movies etc. And as a teenager, consuming a lot of "LA influencers" content only helped feed this narrative. In 2019, I finally visited and...I couldn't have been more disappointed. All the places I romanticized in my head, like Venice Beach, Hollywood Walk of Fame, etc. turned out to be a completely different experience than I had anticipated. It was dirty, I felt unsafe, there were dozens of people od'ing right next to me on the sidewalk. Don't get me wrong, I also visited other places while in the USA that completely blew me away: Grand Canyon, Lake Tahoe, Yosemite Park, etc. But I would be lying if I said I have any desire to visit the country again, a feeling I've never had before in regards to all the other countries I've visited in my life.
Thank you for admitting this. It’s interesting how only Americans are judged for the fantasy they build in their head of a city but everyone does it. The amount of times that I have had to explain that Manhattan is NOTHING like Friends or Sex and the City portray
Yep! I lived in the states for a while and overall was utterly disappointed with the place. Also couldn't get use to the only 14 days vacation a year thing which seemed barbaric to me. Decided there are much better places in the world to be. Now I spend six months a year in Europe and the other six in Asia. Life is great :)
@@lg206Interestingly, I lived and worked in NYC for a decade. One of my biggest negatives about having done so is that NYC is exactly like "Sex in the City." It was a giant playground of debauchery every single night for 10 years. The reason I consider it a negative is that, although I had a well-paid professional career, I literally spent everything having "fun" and found myself making ends meet because of it. I feel like it was a wasted decade, when it should have been a decade of opportunity, had I just avoided the constantly flowing goupies and booz.
The restaurant culture between the US and Portugal are very different. The US, it feels like theyre rushing you out. And in portugal, it feels like they forget youre there lol.
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I live in Portugal now and I get impatient when I want to pay and leave. What I do now is just walking up to the till and try to pay there if I am in a rush.
Europeans let you sit very long if restaurant isnt full cuz you pick restaurant which already have many clients. When someone is going for drink or food, they prefer places which already have customers. If restaurant have many clients already, people think its good restaurant
I moved from California over 6 years ago and am still loving it. I live in the south (the Algarve) and the beaches and warm weather are similar to CA but with the charm and culture of Portugal and ease of travel around Europe. Enjoy the lovely people and kind communities in the sweet towns.
hmm.. a humble American.. didn't know such a person existed.. it's you Dave.. I am a Canadian living in Portugal...not only am I very respectful of the Portuguese language, I apologize continuously for not speaking it.. learning is a whole other issue...as you likely know all government communication is done in Portuguese.. for my firt year + I travelled with letters/notes in my pocket to communicate my needs...love it, love the people and I do love the language
Oh wow, what a great way to comment on Europe-the US main differences! 👏🏻 I’m Polish currently living in Canada and I feel like I’m also experiencing some of these cultural differences that you mention! Some Canadians look at me as if I won a second life being able to live in North America, whereas I often wonder how come things don’t work here as great as they were supposed to 😂 greetings!
Don't worry, we give the side eye the same way to a loud Maria in a restaurant as we would you. It's not because you're American, it's because you are loud. And you're not even the worst there is, I was never embarassed, not even once.
What drives me insane is the way Americans refer to "Europe" as if it's a single country. It's a continent with over 40 different countries, each with different languages and culture!
I don't know, I identify myself as european first over by nationality..it's not that different across different parts of Europe too. We all shop at Lidl after all 😅
I did the same things when 1st visiting Europe. Rome, Paris were my 2 trips. Have returned there a few times, but mostly because I was with Friends or Family. Then, I found a flight consolidator and would go to whatever European country was cheapest and places I'd never gone. That was great fun. Then used google flights to do the same thing. Fast forward a couple of decades and I spent a year as an Auxiliar de Conversacion 2021-2022 in Spain. Been back 14 months and waiting for my home to sell so I can move back. So ready to really explore in depth Europe. Baltic and Eastern Europe especially.
This DAVE, has heard the same from locals in the Balkans after just a few months, once they understood, I'm not like any American they know! After 12yrs here, I've been told, 'You have always been one of us'. That's a major compliment!!!
Dave, obviously you are an American, from the USA, but you live in Portugal. You don't live in Europe, each and every country in Europe is its own entity. Stop making it what it is not. Getting too American for my liking.
@@Paul_C Actually, if you are talking to 'Wandering Warrior' Dave, I don't live in Portugal. I think, a much better place on the Adriatic Sea! I've never been a American, just born there. Like being born into the wrong family. No choice in the matter! I fit in much better abroad. Other decent Americans living abroad, have said the same to me. We really don't care about what the insane ones in the U.S. think of us. Like caring about what the people in a mental institution think!
One difference I have found travelling abroad is the difficulty finding bars that actually have barstools where you can belly up. I travel solo and sitting at a table alone is not fun.
Your Lisbon story was priceless. If somebody doesn’t understand you, try rephrasing it instead of repeating it or getting louder🙄I’ve seen Americans do this in other countries too. What?! They go to Europe to complain about them receiving too much vacation instead of realizing that we all should get more vacation 🤷🏽♂️
Hi Dave. When I go to Paris, I make it a point to go to places no one else goes. And this is why I love Paris. Because behind the tourist scene is a whole other world full of magic. Some examples: Dame de Canton, Musee de Arts Forains, Le Calife, La Caveau de la Huchette, La Nouvelle Seine, tango on the Seine at Jardin Tino Rosso, Au Lapin Agile. Just to name a few. In fact, I do the same in any large European city. So don't rule them out. Just go behind the scenes.
well that is normal, at least that should be the normal behavior, the more times a person keeps visiting the same local over and over the more one starts to blend with the culture and habits of the locals, if a person kept going to paris or rome or wathever place, and keeps doing all the same touristic stuff over and over, idk what to tell u about that person....
@@nick_yt23 They complain they have to stand in long lines for the museums, but that's only for the entrance at the Louvre near the Mona Lisa, hundreds of Americans waiting for hours to get a few seconds and a photo of the Mona Lisa. While at the other entrances you rarely have to wait more than a few minutes, and you can get in and see hundreds of great paintings, and other art.
You love París because you've never lived there. It's the most negative and unfriendly place in Europe. I know, I spent years of my life growing up in different locations, but Paris takes the biscuit for hating other people.
I travelled the USA three times. What I really liked was how friendly and uncomplicated the people were. Thanks for your hospitality. What I don't like about Americans in Europe: Get it all in one or to weeks. By this way you will not travel and find something new and unexpected. Europe is sooo different. Compare for instance Denmark and Portugal. Greetings from Germany!
I get what you said about Paris syndrome. My wife and I were there a few years ago and I was underwhelmed at first then I figured out why. I work in Washington DC which was designed by L' Enfant who also designed Paris. So I'm walking around Paris and I felt like I was walking down K street in DC. Once I figured that out I was fine with Paris and appreciate it for the magnificent city it is. Also all of our interactions with Parisians, be it waiters, cab drivers, was just great. We had heard of the "rude" Parisians but everyone was really pleasant and helpful to us. We loved Paris, but would also love to go to the other cities you mentioned in your video.
No one designed Paris,the city being over 2000 years old ,starting on the island as a tiny celtic settlement,in the third century BC !!! The street pattern from the White House in Washington instead was copied after VERSAILLES.
Excellent video Dave, thank you for sharing your thoughts and experiences! Also nice to know about the Apostille USA website! I may need it someday myself! We travel to Europe every year (have family in Munich and England) Once, our passports were stolen, and had to drive from Lyon to Paris to get new passports. I agree with what you said about Paris. It is a huge city and can be very unfriendly. Our favorite French area is a small village near Carcassonne. I also love Lisbon! To me it was a very friendly city! Thanks for your work!
This is really nice man, I am developing a similar series I made in the US. I still got to edit so it's not gonna be out for a while but your video is really well written, well done!
well, about Paris. If you've never been to europe, i still feel like Paris is a must. It's got too many iconic sites to see. Go off season, skip the crowds. No, it's not my favorite place in France, but it's still Paris. You don't have to go twice, but i think everyone should go. It's like London. Could you go to England and not visit London? Could you go to Europe and not visit London? Probably, but i still think it should be on everyone's bucket list. Ideally, spend time and explore the country (no, not the Loire Valley either, as far as France goes).
Hi, Dave. I recently found your channel & I love it! I’m enjoying your travels with you. You are speaking such truth about Americans that you discussed. I laugh when you speak of Europe. I’ve been traveling for over 50 year & enjoy all I see & do there. Stay safe!
Dave, great content. If u ask "for the check" at a traditional Portuguese restaurant, unless the waiter lived in N. America, you would cause confusion. Asking for 'the bill' (a conta) will get you there. As for Apostille, the accent is on the ' í ' ... "Apost Tile" (as in Tildman). Thanks for mentioning Bourdain, and keep up the great content.
@@JPVNG67 whatcdo u not understand about my comment. A persom waiting tables may not be familiar with English and not understand. A check is a bank check, not a conta!
I very agree with your opinion about Paris. I could reach Paris in 1 hour and never go. In general, if you want to discover Europe as an american, avoid the main cities of big countires and try the secondary ones ( Barcelone instead of Madrid, Florence instead of Rome, Lyon instead of Paris, etc...) or pick the main city of smaller countries : Prague, Amsterdam, Lisbon, ... You will spend less time in transports, will have less tourist traps, and will be obliged to focus on the "real" simple and ordinary things. And please, don't imagine you will discover another culture in 2 weeks by running from a museum to another. You need 20 years for that. So, don't hurry, just try to "feel" because there is nothing for you to "understand" yet, smell "the mood" in the streets, eat the local food. Just find a bar with a terrace in front of an interesting crossroad, take a local beer or a nice glass of wine and watch the street. It will teach you more than you need. You will just need maybe some time to realise it.
@@rafarequeni822 Granada, Salamanca, Santander, Santiago de Compostela, Sevilla.. they’re all better than Barcelona, and Madrid is less of a tourist trap and more interesting than Barcelona. On another note I’d say visit the north of Spain, the “green band” which is unknown to tourists and absolutely stunning and rich in history.
Olá Dave para dizer a verdade gosto muito de si. A América é um país magnifico pode nao ter monumentos tao antigos como na Europa mas teem os melhores filmes do mundo entao espetaculos sao dos melhores do mundo. Eu adorava conhecer os Estados Unidos eu só conheço a Europa realmente a velha europa tem muitas tradiçoes muito antigas . Adoro ouvir o Dave por isso agradeço muito a sua simpatia🇺🇲🇺🇲 🇵🇹 Thank you very much
Hi Dave! Thanks for your great video it's been 8 months we are living in Lisbon as a Iranian immigrants and I can say Lisbon is the best place especially for foreigners because they are so welcoming people.
Hello @Dave. Thanks for sharing your thoughts on various subjects. One topic that puzzles me (EU citizen) is how easy it is (seems) for US citizens to settle in EU whereas the opposite seems quite difficult (you need a green card or similar, etc). Even creating a US company with EU money does not entitle you to hire EU workforce in the first years (USA are very protective). Is my view correct? What are you thoughts on this?
11:38 Sounds like American citizens are like hostages and the "we are the greatest country in the world" mentality is like a severe case of Stockholm syndrome
I like your Azuelas :). And I had to smile bc of your humorous view on life/holidays of Americans in Europe. Best regards from a German sub. P.S. And we are working on paperfree bureaucracy much to my ehm dislike as I am 73 ;).
Love Rome and Paris. But I think there needs to be a mindset that they are big cities and treat them accordingly. Neither are Disney like. Or like Paris or Caesars Palace in Vegas haha. Agree tho that outside of Paris is wonderful. I spent three months cycling thru France many years ago and I adore it.
Neither are Disney like? Maybe not Paris, but 1st time in Rome, it felt like I was on the back lot of Universal Studios. It seemed unreal! As for Disney, I'm biased as I worked there at 17 and wanted a week off for family vacation and they said no, I said I quit, they said I'll be a no rehire! LOL I've never been able to get a bus boy job since!
You failed to mention the Foreign Earned Income Tax Exemption for American Expats. My fiscal home is in France, I’ve been here for almost 20 years. I don’t pay Tax In America because I don’t earn over the amount imposed by the IRS, but I do have to file every year. It takes me 45 minutes to file my French taxes (a breeze online), and 2-3 days to file with the IRS, where I am exempt. However if I earn over the exemption I will be double taxed on the difference above the exemption. Also, on a side note the only other country besides the USA to tax their citizens worldwide is, North Korea…
I am an European And I've never been to Paris and Rome... 'cause there are so many other beautiful cities... but I want to visit Rome, 'cause I'm learning italian, but with the language it will be different experience.... I recomand to go to the other places in Italy (there isn't just Rome, Firence, Venezia...)
On administrative interpretation: in my experience that is not a Portuguese nor even governmental exclusive. I have learned that if you don´t like the answer you get, come back later and ask someone else until you get the answer you do like. Crassest example for me was a drivers license in Florida. First I was told that I needed to retake my drivers exam because I had a Canadian license, even though my original license had been from Oregon. I went back a couple of days later, different person and voilá, Florida license on the spot.
well, i like your verdict. move. i live in the midwest. omg people move in trucks from drive thru to parking lots. Soon they will be known as waddlers. people seem to walk so much more in europe (generally) evening walks, shopping, in general just walking. As it turns out, I am one of those mericans that is like, I know so much more about europe than you. it just comes out. mericans seems to take the tours, pick the 5 star hotels (and stay one night), eat at expensive restaurants, shop for jewelry, and such. Getting a taste of a local area is so much fun for me. setting outside on a street having lunch or a coffee or just talking and watching the world go by is a thing that we 20 to 60 year olds totally miss out on. the proverbial Paris cafe lifestyle is only bested by the taberna lifestyle on a greek island. ah, that is the life.
Man, I am a Brazilian, and I saw your videos. Do you think for a firstcomer and a Young man who wants to make money, Germany is better to go and live in before going to Portugal? I would go there with the money I did in Germany. I have the feeling that It is difficult to make money in Portugal. Am I right?
FLASH we here in Belgium don't like peanut butter..It is more a Dutch thing. We say frites and never french fries, and in the EU there are strickt laws for advertising.
I’m convinced Americans are loud because every other American is loud 😂 they’ve grown up shouting just to be heard so that’s what they are used to. And it’s not shouting so much - they project their voice, not realising everyone can hear
The American tourists who visit Paris and Rome might not be the same people. Every year, there are young people, (or older people), going to Europe for the first time. That may be why it feels like Americans always go to these cities, but in fact, those who have visited them have also moved on to other places in Europe. I've been to these two cities a couple of times, and nowadays, I just transit through them, as they are the inevitable hubs. Also, while Uncle Sam tax even his citizens abroad, there is a cap, below which, you don't have to pay any tax. The cap is quite generous, (like 120 grand USD per year). So, unless you make tons of money, like an expat working for multinationals, you shouldn't sweat it.
@@vicu_negru Thank you. Do you live in Portugal? I have applied on all well known websites such as Linkedin, Indeed and many more but all what I am getting is rejection. I am looking for website specialised in Portugal recruitment.
I’m so glad I went to Paris and España during the early to mid 80s. Growing up in NYC, thinking “my” city was the best- I had no prior knowledge of Paris. I was so focused on my own awesome Manhattan. When I got to Paris to visit friends I’d met in Spain- I was flabbergasted! I was so unprepared for the beauty and majesty of Paris- remember this was the 80s when life was slowerrr and people were overall more polite than today. It was a different culture- people were not stressed by having to constantly engage with devices. Paris was incredibly beautiful to me- even to me, Miss Manhattan and “my city is better than yours.” So glad I experienced Paris before all the ugliness came about.
What "ugliness" did befall on Paris,I wonder ,as the city has not been altered since Haussmann replanned it in the mid-19th century.The only difference since the 1980's is that ,priority is now given to bicycles and not to cars
What a great video covering multiple aspects of and idiosyncrasies on both sides. I'm golf clapping 👏 in my mind right now. While seeing if it's cooler to do it with pinky extended or not...🤔 pinky in....pinky out....🤔 😉 As a Floridian no not that man, but I know a guy.... I feel the same way about the Parks here in Orlando. You know the trifecta: The one that shalt not be named aka the Mouse, The Wizard's new home, and the Orca trapped in a fish bowl, as you feel about Paris.😊 Even to this day I still ask for the check by blessing the restaurant with my air autograph. 😉 So tocayo, as they say in Mexico. Well done 👏 pinky in pinky out. Great channel. 🎥
I moved from America in 1985 when I was 30, then I lived in UK for 20 years, now that was a culture shock. Now I have been in Portugal for 15 years and would never ever go anywhere again. I would love to have a chat with you, we would have a hoot!!
Americans are loud, including myself....the idea I had when I moved to Portugal. That impression was shattered one lovely autumn evening while sitting at a terrace, sipping a cool wine, and not paying attention to the wide-screen TVs airing a soccer game. That evening, Benfica won and the terrace erupted (with the rest of Lisbon joining in it seemed) with a level a decibels that would put any American football game party to shame. The ruckus and screaming went on for the better part of that night. So, no Americans are not particularly loud.
Good video BUT Not all European countries are like Portugal 😉 In fact, they are all very different (from Portugal and from one another). There’s a lot more to Europe than just Portugal 🇵🇹
OMG… right?! Everyone loves to jump on the divisions in America (politically, racially, economically, etc.) but do not bother themselves on what’s good about America. Funny thing is that I think the media and those who put us down have found a platform, at this time, to downgrade this country.
Paris is not what it used to be 30 years ago.. regarding american tax when living abroad - that is mind boggling to me, why would you live in Europe, if you still have to pay tax to the us.. so you pay double tax? You american's always talk about how free you country is, it seems to be one of the least free countries in the world to me. Maybe it doesn't have a wall to keep people inside, like the old eastern Germany, but it does have the equivalent with the tax system.
USA & Eritrea are the two countries that will tax you ANYWHERE you live around the world. For the USA, the threshold is if you make equivalent $100,000 USD or more, then you have to pay income tax to the USA. Even if you make less than $100,000 USD equivalent, you have to report your earnings annually as if you still lived in the USA. If you file to renounce your citizenship, you have to keep filing/paying until your case has been heard. You will pay about $2500 for this (other countries don't charge for this) and you will be assessed a departure tax, determined by what your future earnings will be until retirement and your current assets. Why all this? Because to America, you are a source of income. By the way, there is currently over 30,000 backlogged renouncement filings waiting to be heard in the USA. It takes years. The greed never ends until you've severed your ties.
you don't even have to talk to ask for the check... just look at the waiter and "write in the air" as you are calculating the check right there... it is universal. Spanish are the loudest. I always have this discussion with my kids... they keep bashing on US people because of lack of culture, and extreme views, but I don't blame them. The movies, and news that we get from US are ALWAYS showing the US people like that. What they forget is that only the Excess is prone to be in the news... so everyone outside US is forming a wrong idea based on handpicked news and facts focusing on atypical ideas. It is not about culture... it is about old culture. It is like being a new rich or having old money. Have fun!
A bit of advice- set your camera a little bit lower so that your chin isn't so high. Camera should be set on the height of your eyes, so that you look straight to us. Right now your chin is a bit to high and looks like your head is in an odd position. Maybe camera height is correct but position of your head is off. Either way looking straight will look more natural and wont distort perspective. Advice from someone working in tv and film 😊
Yes! We've been to Paris and Toulouse, and would 100% rather visit a city that isn't so touristy (and not just Americans, BTW). Toulouse was amazing, and I'm sure the others you point out in this video are fantastic as well. Totally gonna visit them all, haha! One life is not long enough to explore the world! Great point about cancel culture, too! It's just bullying IMO.
Apostille is more like "apo still" than Apostle. 😬 Regarding taxation abroad, european countries do it as well. But only for the difference if the tax is lower abroad. You could deregister as a taxpayer in your country of origin, but you don't lose citizenship.
I find it nicely appropriate that when you start speaking about American Culture the first people you show are at a Pow Wow... our Indigenous People of all America =) Obrigada for that little bit of recognition that there is a native culture still alive =)
In my humble opinion, there’s nothing like Rome. All the History, all those places! Maybe it’s because Italy is my favorite country. The people are so alive; the food is great; the coast is so wonderful. Italians know the difference between clothes you sleep in from clothes you go to the mall, to the church, to a weeding. Italians drink and eat wisely, and they have elegance. Sad contrast with US, where I’m stuck due to work. Here you drive 20 minutes if you need a bottle of milk because the cities are planed not to allow any walking whatsoever. If you need a bottle of milk you HAVE to drive for 30 minutes. The malls are as ugly as the Walmarts. The American people are anxious, crazy, arrogant, ignorant and highly opinionated. I can’t wait to get ou of here!
Why does Paris not provide an “authentic European experience”? If you think Paris does not do that then you may be part of the problem. There is not “one” European experience but many. Paris and Rome can give you a very European experience too. If it doesn’t fit into your romanticised idea of Europe then that’s on you. Besides that, in what world are Paris and Rome overrated? Those are two of the most historically rich cities in the world with tons of things to experience, be it culture, cuisine, fashion, history or/and architecture. How ignorant does one have to be to call Paris and Rome overrated?
Meat patties in a bun were already sold in the Roman empire in the Colosseum during gladiatorial games so calling the Hamburger (named after the German city) iconic American food is a bit like calling pizza or apple pie American. :)
There are so many people all over the world, besides self-centered Americans, who need to get or increase their EQ (Emotional Intelligence) when traveling overseas. Thank you, Dave, for your excellent insights and advice.
Impressive Dave. You are going places with that attitude :) For sure! So when you have ordered out you say: We`re fine?.. Dude , that could be missunderstood even in England, right? Americans who take the chance and go living like you outside of the tourist traps, people like that will always capture the great diversity of European culture. That said: English is a Germanic language and lots of countries in Europe have changed English thourgh the history of the language. Even before Americans imported it from Europe hahah Great video :)
Interesting comments about Paris Syndrome. I probably shouldn't weigh in at all, as I've never traveled abroad (much as I've wanted to), but I have never had the slightest desire to go there. I'm sure there are some wonderful things to see (isn't that true of most destinations?) but my general impression is of a place that is over-priced, over-crowded, and over-hyped. Also, you are quite right. The fixation some Americans have with America's alleged superiority and "exceptionalism" is, indeed, cringe. Lest anyone get their knickers in a twist, I don't "hate my country." It's the only place I've ever lived. But I do hate the attitude and complete lack of interest in the rest of the world that seems to characterize some of my fellow citizens. I do know that one thing I think I'd miss in Europe is the diversity of cuisines that can be found in cities like New York or Chicago. Then again, perhaps that's an incorrect assumption on my part.
Generalizations happen everywhere. I have been to the US (and Canada) several times since 1988. I've been to about 27 states in the US. You cannot compare the East and West Coasts with the South and/or the Midwest. The US is one country in name, but there are also considerable differences within that country. But the US has two main languages (English and Spanish) and that's where it differs from Europe. Here in Europe there are many more languages and language brings culture. Here in Europe you have a main division between Northern (Germanic) languages, the southern more Latin-oriented languages and the Slavic languages in the east. The Trump period has not done the relationship between Europe and the US any good. We are also not looking forward to Trump's return as president. Many European countries also find the political system in the US strange. With only two parties to choose from, there isn't much to choose from :-) And we really don't understand the aversion to what we in Europe call social democracy. Anyway, the ordinary American citizen wants just like us Europeans: peace, living in harmony, enough food and a nice home. By the way, the US is not really ahead in the field of high-tech. The real high-tech comes from Europe. Just think of ASML, a Dutch company.
