57 Things We Missed (or Didn't) about the USA

[@MamaLlama007]

Just found you! Excited to see more about Portugal! We plan on visiting in March/April!

[@chrisplusmelissa]

HI! We do have a number of Portugal videos. kzbin.info/aero/PL7lAgJG5JP2XVnqL7ynSeoZyB_6JdoQz7 Which parts of Portugal are you visiting?

[@furnacefighter]

Flavored coffee is great on occasion, but I love my cafe American coffee flavored coffee. Long live Denis Leary and Chris and Melissa.

[@gordosomewhere816]

What I miss most is being constantly on the lookout for hopefully seeing either Chris, Melissa or both walking on the Yaletown seawall...

[@chrisplusmelissa]

Perhaps someday we shall return and go for more strolls. 😉

[@Faben202]

I live in the US and don’t know what monster cookies are! Lol. Great list. I think I’d be right there with you. We just got a huge washer that can fit comforters, and my wife is very excited about it. We love the idea of retiring in Europe, regardless. Yes, you miss out on some conveniences and the wide open spaces, but you gain a little peace of mind, and the walkability of city life is great for staying active. Anyway, thanks for sharing your list!

[@chrisplusmelissa]

Thank you for watching. Hopefully you will come across a monster cookie some day. :) There are many many appealing things about Europe. No place is perfect.

[@henriettab8380]

Lots of sunflower seeds in Spain!

[@pleaselookformeingunderpet4173]

Some things I noticed when I first visted the USA as a young man many yrs ago. - the sheer scale of the place. It is a contient sized country that seems to go on for ever. - Americans are v friendly, curious & interesting to talk too (in contrast to many places in Europe) in most cases. -the size of many people. Obesity is much worse than Europe. -police & sirens everywhere (in cities). Depsite this, europe is generally safer. - the skyscrappers & pace of the cities felt oppressive.

[@johnpeterson2159]

The American Bites Bakery in Porto has American cookies and cinnamon rolls. It's just around the corner from where I live.

[@chrisplusmelissa]

We might have to check that out.

[@artificialartist2]

Great list, although number 58, "family members, including in-laws", got cut from the final edit. And then we realized it was impossible to decide which column to put it in, missed (or didn't). :) Keep having fun!

[@chrisplusmelissa]

🤣 Yeah... we didn't want to start anything.

[@jeanninekalua9016]

How nice to not have to do the Tip Dance!! I wouldnt miss it either if i lived over seas!

[@nualapower9323]

completely agree with you on your last two!

[@antoniobettencourt6287]

There's a lota of sunflower seeds here. You should ask for pipas.

[@chrisplusmelissa]

Hrmmm... thank you for the tip.

[@shepgreenberg7659]

Can’t think of much I’d miss except my kids and grandkids

[@chrisplusmelissa]

I think as we were building this list, we were doing it as we were visiting family and friends, and didn't think to put THAT on the list! 🤣 KZbin is hard.

[@henriettab8380]

Corn on the cob! Definitely

[@JPVLDRodrigues]

I love your videos. I think you are adorable! I always have good laugh.

[@chrisplusmelissa]

Awe thank you!

[@tamaramadelin4831]

One of my requirements for moving to Europe was giving a washer AND normal dryer!! Overall, I don't miss a lot...Other than corn tortillas and Mexican food!! Hey, are you in Porto now? We are going to the Expats Everywhere Thanksgiving next week...Check it out if you are in town!!

[@chrisplusmelissa]

Thanks for letting us know... we are in Porto however not sure if we can make that.

[@davegoldhawke3117]

Be like old times in Van city! :)

[@Jon_FM]

Living in the UK with 4 kids I can confirm the shopping was done WAY more frequently with the small fridges.

[@Jon_FM]

Also having to dry clothes across the house was a bit of a nuisance.

[@Dussashan]

I love your videos! ❤

[@chrisplusmelissa]

Thank you so much!! We're glad you like them.

[@davegoldhawke3117]

Have you missed Rosemary Rocksalt on your Canadiana list? Are bagels a big thing in Portugal?

[@chrisplusmelissa]

Not much bagel shops here... but lots of tasty breads for sure. We do miss Rosemary Rocksalt... we might have to go back to Canada to get some.

[@JPVLDRodrigues]

The concept of breakfast tacos is just weird!

[@chrisplusmelissa]

They are delicious. In fact, I make them here in Porto almost every day! 😁

[@mega-hck]

Gas clips are on all gas station is Europe, they are just a different mechanism from the american one

[@petermiller1296]

I am waiting for your visit inFinland

[@chrisplusmelissa]

We've already visited. (we hope to come back some day) kzbin.info/aero/PL7lAgJG5JP2XhIc9p6ckVNMU82qYZQQjV

[@petermiller1296]

@@chrisplusmelissa I have watched your videos of Finland!-And I liked them! You are Wellcome here!!

[@jeanjeannie4590]

What the heck are Monster cookies. I can't wait to move to Europe! I would miss family and friends but otherwise not much else.😂

[@chrisplusmelissa]

You know, family and friends are definitely the top thing we miss... yet we didn't put it on this list. :P However, we've also found that when living in the USA, we will still miss family and friends because everyone is spread out. Monster cookies are peanut buttery, oatmealy, chocolatey goodness.

[@jeanjeannie4590]

@@chrisplusmelissa Oooh Peanut butter! I must try. I was in Ireland for 3 weeks this summer and I feel you on the washer/dryer situation! Otherwise I loved Ireland so much. People are the greatest, friendliest!!

[@chrisplusmelissa]

They sure at awesome in Ireland. @@jeanjeannie4590

[@pvdogs2]

Chris, if you forgot about StarBursts I don't think you're missing them. 😃😃 We also have yellow school buses in Canada. I have no idea what a monster cookie is. Are they made in specific bakeries? Yes, the main floor is the Ground floor. The fees to enter National Parks (in Canada) pays for services, facilities, convservation programs etc.

[@chrisplusmelissa]

Good point on the Starbursts. Monster cookies perhaps are a midwestern thing... they can be found in a lot of places in Minnesota. They are so delicious, they should be made a mandatory food of the world! 🤣

[@Stephrp613]

we are moving to Ireland, most things don't make a difference to us, but the metric system UGH LOL I'm in NYC and don't know what a monster cookie is. they have diet coke in Ireland, my hubs drinks it all the time. I need my top sheet LOL

[@chrisplusmelissa]

Mmmm monster cookies. 😂

[@sarahann530]

The metric system is only a problem if you cant count to 10

[@chrisplusmelissa]

@@sarahann530 when I was a kid we were preparing to move to the metric system in the 70s... and then for some reason, they stopped it.

[@sarahann530]

@@chrisplusmelissa The switch to metric did not proceed because business did not want the expense of switching over.Instead they encouraged the gullible American public that using the English system was more patriotic . Ironically the US military has been using the metric system since 1918 because of its interoperability Wordwide .

[@quantumeseboy]

I'm so glad Europe doesn't have any of that sh*t.

[@user-lq4xi2yr6r]

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