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

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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[@mikehenderson3575]

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]

👍

[@solvend]

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]

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]

@@pahwraith A ''crack'' at it. Heh.

[@MillerFourFingers]

@@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.

[@melissadesa4612]

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]

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]

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]

So much of {PC} culture is a direct response to lawyers making a living off what is in your wallet

[@SubieNinja]

yeah.... we are unfortunately the most litigious country in the world. 😞 which is why we also have the most lawyers

[@Awol991]

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.

[@danafoltin8114]

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]

Where are you from? How long have you been there ?

[@richardditty5318]

Just a tip for anyone traveling to the US. Unless you're being served by a waiter or a bar tender, you're not expected to tip. Just because the machine at the coffee shop has a tip option when you pay, doesn't mean you're expected tip. So don't feel guilty the next time you go to Starbucks and don't tip the cashier, and don't feel guilty about it, those people are making close to $20 an hour these days. I've never understood why so many people complain about sales tax being shown at the time of purchase. The sales tax is a tax on the transaction, not the item, they're two different things. It helps purchasers understand why things cost what they do. In the United States we have a two tiered tax system, Federal and State. All income is taxed by the Federal Government and the State in which you reside. The states also have consumption taxes, aka sales tax. It's not hard math to do. In my area restaurant purchases are taxed at a rate of 10%. So if you want to buy a meal priced at $10, your tax will be $1. Furthermore, not all transactions have a sales tax, in my area groceries, medicine, and gasoline transactions aren't taxed. Our date system is a hold over from when we were a ruled by England. They imposed that format on the country and we've never changed it. The same goes for our system of imperial units. However, we use both systems, but it will be written as follows, 1Jan2024. Also, the date format is consistent with how we say dates in speech. e.g. what day is new years day? It's January 1st. Concerning politics, it's considered by most people in the US to be impolite to discuss politics with a stranger or acquaintance, it is generally a subject that is usually only discussed among friends and sometimes family. Garbage and trash are both used in America, it's rubbish that we don't use.

[@mattalbee]

Agreed. Tipping opportunities on checkouts increased exponentially during the pandemic as the hardware was upgraded and people wanted to be generous with those working in food service, but it seems over the top these days and hasn't reverted to what it was before. Note that 20% on a $5 coffee is $1, which is a pretty normal tip for a barista. Be generous but don't feel like you have to pick the highest tip option all the time.

[@PaulMoyerSavingFreak]

Absolutely! As a general rule, if you are ordering your food standing up, don't tip. If someone comes to you while you ar sitting, takes your order, and delivers the food or beverage to you, that is when you tip.

[@tuberNunya]

Everyone in every state pays sales taxes on gasoline. They just hide it in the price. The feds get 18.4 cents a gallon and the states are all different but they all tax it.

[@manfredseidler1531]

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]

operation "paper clip"?

[@msonufriychuk]

@@GoPacior really.. Haa

[@fngonzo]

You are what I love about America. Anyone can go from a stranger in a strange land to an American at home.

[@JoseJose-mg4qv]

Absolutely not

[@terrible714]

@@GoPacior Nazi scientists..Peenamunde...Werner Von Braun.

[@TexasVernon]

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]

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]

I bet she’s seen more than you though lol. But I get what you’re saying.

[@okultusrexus3660]

@@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]

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]

She literally drove through the least populated parts of the USA

[@KKTR]

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.

[@jeremywingate4950]

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.

[@ronetcitty7012]

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]

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.]

@@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]

@@edjohnson2828 Exactly. Looking at her route, she missed most of what the States have to offer.

[@Eugene9009]

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]

Flagstaff is getting a big winter this year

[@offarkansasgridnwa84]

Nice to see a European look beyond major cities as a destination and enjoy the western states' raw beauty.

[@schadelharry4048]

What's an European? What's an American?

[@aidanngarrettt]

@@schadelharry4048 someone from europe or someone from america (usa)

[@schadelharry4048]

@@aidanngarrettt Sounds pretty precise, doesn't it?

[@ahmedzakikhan7639]

@@aidanngarrettt that should have been clear. Europe is huge. America is huge too. Both are big continents.

[@aidanngarrettt]

@@schadelharry4048 no it doesn’t truly discredits the rest of the americas

[@landerstone1669]

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]

I loved Wyoming too. Only negative was that they don’t recycle🥴

[@rbnhd1144]

@@Loumow1 Don't Recycle what ?.

[@LiveYourLifeWithJoy]

I wanna move there, to somewhere Far from City chaos 🙏

[@rachelrocha4319]

I truly enjoyed your video,thank you for sharing your experience!!!

[@Dara-ih6jq]

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]

right on, very well said.

[@AL-bv7jt]

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]

@@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]

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]

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.

[@stevengomez8016]

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]

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]

Foreign women especially love America as women get treated better in America than anywhere else.

[@ousamaabdu794]

​@@bobs182West Texas might be the ugliest place in America

[@rt0935]

Well said Steven. And I see your surname is "Gómez"! Spanish roots right there

[@tammyparsons5656]

I'm so glad you had a good visit here. I have enjoyed watching your videos. 😊

[@marcelvan881]

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! 😊

[@barbrajones349]

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]

Not as big as my state

[@dukeridercalgary]

Same here in canada you drive 10 hours still in Ontario or in alberta from south to north 15 hours still pne province

[@charlycheer]

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]

Three hours driving in Hungary in any direction you’ll be in one of seven different countries

[@JeepCherokeeful]

@@dukeridercalgary except we can actually drive to all cities ( I’m sure there’s a couple towns that aren’t) in the lower 48;)

[@evazubeck]

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]

Come to Maine have some lobster.

[@jendrej83]

Co sie dzieje na twojej twarzy?

[@paulphoenix1973]

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]

You drove the West side of the US. It will really blow your mind when you drive West to East.

[@lisabean818]

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.

[@therealScopolamine]

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

[@DiabolicalAngel]

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]

We aren’t nicer. Too much bullying going on here. In schools and in jobs plus social media.

[@IsaiahMiguel]

@@masetrucking6048 you must not live in the south

[@zd_zma]

​@@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]

​@@IsaiahMiguelor anywhere in the US for that matter. 😂

[@ZiggyZou]

@@masetrucking6048you lost not live in the Midwest

[@D_R_Martin]

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]

Yup.

[@davidmacy411]

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]

@@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]

@@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]

🎯

[@sartanawillpay7977]

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]

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]

@@carltondexter1651 4 hours to Toronto alone and another 4 hours from there by car .

[@newbris]

We have Americans do that when coming here to Australia. They don't realise it is the same size as the mainland 48 states.

[@keithhtt]

What a great video! I loved your honesty and your sunny disposition! I look forward to watching more!

[@ArtundWeiseTarot]

😊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. ❤😊

[@giecy1977]

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]

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]

Probably less peacefully than anywhere given the proliferation of mass shootings

[@michaelreid8857]

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]

@@gloryglory5688 Despite having a crazy amount if the US didn't even make the top 50 list of countries of murders per capita.

[@gloryglory5688]

@@andgainingspeed they had five times the next country in mass shootings, feck off

[@dannnyc93]

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]

I think it's the driving distances and that's why drive thrus make the most sense.

[@asimbnw]

Say hello to on road Eva .

[@fee8255]

“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]

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]

Most Americans I know eat almost no fast food. Seems young people eat fast food. We eat delicious wholesome food.

[@bsummers0623]

Loved the entire video! I’d love to hear more:)

[@desmorrow2545]

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!

[@hotelpro8285]

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]

USA Love it here.

[@chrisinf-11b10]

Thank you for coming to America!

[@staceysibert1803]

Spoken like an American glad you joined the melting pot, True Immigrants only improve this country they always have. 👍🇺🇸🤠

[@yankee2yankee216]

If you were American, you might feel (slightly) differently! See? You STILL regard yourself as Bulgarian. I would too if I were you!

[@yankee2yankee216]

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…

[@jakedewald]

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]

I appreciate the landscape but not the culture, which is the main reason I moved out of the USA.

[@charlesbrown4483]

@@hfastatat Cool story, promise you'll stay gone? :)

[@hfastatat]

@@charlesbrown4483 Yes, other than for weddings and funerals, I can't imagine any reason I would want to go back to the USA.

[@charlesbrown4483]

@@hfastatat Perfect.

[@hfastatat]

@@charlesbrown4483 I agree, the chances of running into you are negligible. Please stay where you are.

[@rlager22]

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:)

[@SeedFiddler-kp4eg]

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

[@peaksandpaws]

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]

San Diego has always been a friendly city. Try exploring other states - not as friendly.

[@flopunkt3665]

@@stephendacey8761 I think as long as you avoid New York City you should be fine

[@nextwave1314]

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]

@@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]

@@stephendacey8761 Most places in the US are friendly except the Northeast and large urban areas. Any rural area is friendly.

[@dietzyfly]

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]

....you should move to 3rd world countries so you learn how love america and value it more

[@JHBVDS]

Les, the same applies to South Africans! We also tend to focus on the negative, yet there are so many positives!

[@dietzyfly]

@@JHBVDS I love your country! Beautiful. Almost moved there about 25 years ago!

[@awesomedave8484]

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]

@@awesomedave8484 the beauty about Eva's videos is that she stays out of politics

[@pillingthemsoftly4738]

"4-way stops are a big mental workout." That is hilarious.

[@bobrieth4081]

Your video totally cracks me up just because we take most of this stuff for granted.

[@mikeyb7263]

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]

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]

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]

@@nevencuca1680 When we've been in the Balkans, we have found really great people. Especially in Bulgaria and Turkey.

[@nevencuca1680]

@@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]

I personally don't like the idea of having even an implicit social obligation towards frivolous conversations.

[@zaboha]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

If you only knew your American governments, 'Foreign Policies', you'd know the true corruption of your government and its crony corporation ties...

[@afrocentricafrica]

Love your energy! Loving this story, Subscribed 😅🔔

[@chuckmcconnell3446]

Excellent commentary Eva. You gave my wonderful country a fair shake and I really appreciate it.

[@MalcolmLeitch1]

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]

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.

[@noelcatanzaro3405]

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]

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]

@MommahKat it is the garden state right ? Easy to find the country in this country

[@Held_der_Feuer]

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]

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]

As a proud Appalachian, I support this message 👏 ❤️

[@natalyaa4928]

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.

[@user-el3qo1ck1u]

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..

[@99Stutz]

I always make this differentiation: in the US, a lot of things are within the range of accepted behavior, but that doesn't mean that Americans in general are "like that". For example, things like smiling at strangers, yelling out compliments, small talk, talking loudly in public, etc. Those are not unusual and are not shunned, but don't ignore the fact that 95% of everyone else in the background is NOT doing those things, either. You absolutely notice and pay attention to those who do, so it seems much more common than it is.

[@SilverSentinel]

I use the same example when explaining to single women why not "all guys are trash". They only pay attention to the ones who they're personally involved with; they aren't taking into consideration the number of guys they encounter who treat them with respect or even deterrence or the guys they friend zone. Fundamentally the same principle. In fact, there was an experiment I saw where a professor showed a video interview in which a clown runs through the background. After the interview, the professor asked if anyone noticed anything odd about the interview and nobody even remembered seeing a clown. 🤣

[@the13nthpartyboy]

Depends are where you are. The rural areas she travelled through would have a lot more outwards hospitality (I'll call it) than the urban centers on the coasts. Even in California, I hear about SoCal people being weirded out by the more rural Northern Californians smiling and being friendly to them.

[@SilverSentinel]

@@the13nthpartyboy Sierra Nevada range/Madera County lifelong resident here. Can confirm!

[@HereforaMoment]

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

[@lightningbuster]

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.

[@kidstindale8847]

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]

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 ❤️

[@williamburkholder769]

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]

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]

@@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]

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]

@@southjerseyjim5049 Thanks for sharing that!!! Very interesting!!

[@tysonblankemeyer5500]

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.

[@rjg967]

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]

Absolutely right

[@Mr.Scootini]

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]

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]

Nicest people in the world!

[@janicedobis6490]

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.

[@sashaohio]

You have an awesome personality! Really enjoyed your description of US.

[@henryharris8972]

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! 😅

[@tytec5]

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]

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]

How did you legally immigrate

[@itsROMPERS...]

Most people are confused at 4-way stops, that's how you can almost always go first.

[@scottslotterbeck3796]

France has much better food.

[@HarryFenton6124]

@@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.

[@Bearbum]

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]

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]

lol that's wild. I could not imagine living the rest of my life in the U.S

[@DiasporaDoodles]

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.

[@rahulengland]

love you ! the most honest review I have ever seen about US, keep making such videos and come back again pls.

[@SaintNyx]

The whole tipping salaried employees for making a drink from a machine thing is really, really new. Those tipping machines (15, 20, 25%) are driving me insane, and I grew up in the US. I only started seeing it a couple of years ago, and I always just select the lowest or cancel. We never used to tip people for these jobs.

[@reddoxx4754]

@Laura Atwood That has been true for decades. Companies do everything they can to avoid offering benefits of any kind to employees. I managed fast food restaurants in the 80s and even then, employees could not be scheduled for 40 hour weeks. I was required to schedule shifts that would be short enough that no break was required and the employee would not qualify for free food. This meant giving people three-hour shifts.

[@robertcuminale1212]

@@lauramaryland I tip for service not preparation. I don't tip the cook in a restaurant but I do tip the person who serves me.

[@nioc00]

@Laura Atwood But, if you can't afford to pay your employees a living wage, should you be in business?

[@InitialFailure]

@Liberative meh, I tip for service that goes above and beyond. A barrista that's serving me overpriced coffee that took seconds to a minute or so to make, isn't getting a tip. If someone tips at Starbucks I hope they tip at McDs.

[@ESSBrew]

Its not new, they used to just have an actual tip jar, like bars may have. In fact Starbucks was one of the latter major "food" chains to accept card, I remember when they only dealt in cash, about 20 - 25 years ago.

[@christineinhonolulu]

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]

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]

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]

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]

Why would I downgrade my life by returning to the US?

[@patrickpepper2490]

I grew up in West Virginia and yes I very agree you should go to the east coast. It will blow your mind.

[@sonyjohn7084]

Absolutely loved it!!

[@treyglodis148]

As an American who’s currently studying in Europe, I really enjoyed watching this video

[@MrSinghKhanna]

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]

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]

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

[@robertcovino4889]

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]

What have been your favorite states?

[@alfredvinciguerra532]

USA and Canada are very similar we are brother nations same culture together they are larger than Russia. Love both

[@AvroBellow]

@@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]

@@AvroBellow that’s disappointing. I’m sorry to hear that.

[@robertcovino4889]

@@LuvThyMind29 difficult to choose just one lol probably Wyoming or Arizona. Both states are so beautiful.

[@maranata1222]

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.

[@AlexisMelea]

This was really good!

[@StevelKnievel]

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!

[@33Jenesis]

I am an immigrant living in US for 40 years mostly in Los Angeles, working as a public servant. I love what US stands for in its constitution. It isn’t perfect but it is far from being a bad country. It is also an interesting country that landscape and local culture are different from region to region. It offers all different lifestyle choices, too.

[@Greg-yu4ij]

Immigrants appreciate the constitution, yet so many citizens are happily trying to end free speech they call hate speech. They can’t foresee that when the government regulates speech they can deem almost anything hateful, thereby ending free speech. Just look at the twitter abuse scandal. Thank you for standing up for our beloved constitution. You are a great American 😉

[@JohnLeePettimoreIII]

perfection is an unreachable ideal. the honor isn't found in reaching perfection, but in reaching *_FOR_* it.

[@DMWolFGurL]

@@JohnLeePettimoreIII cringe

[@melodymcminn4107]

Why are you still just an immigrant? Aren't al Americans basically Immigrants in American History

[@federalreservebrown2507]

it is a bad country, full of people who think they are good. 1400 military bases in 153 countries?? smh

[@brianmcmurdo2295]

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!

[@jimrobblee8390]

Very enjoyable. Well done 😊

[@AmandaGreenman]

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]

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]

@@stevenslaughter8473 who's Ava?

[@stevenslaughter8473]

@@DenzelPF31oops. :-) Thanks for the typo correction.

[@gregstrunk1952]

Eva....you need to come see the southeast and Midwestern parts of the USA also sometime....

[@Joe-xd3ur]

The thing about the United States is that it's big and diverse. We do have sidewalks in many urban and suburban areas.

[@Superbatmanbro]

Each state has its Sportsmen pride and identity

[@liamengram6326]

11:00 Politics, religion, and personal preference are best left for conversation among close friends and family. It's not polite to discuss those with strangers. That's how we see it, although social media has muddied that line.

[@Aradetorreon]

Not all restaurants take your credit card away from you, some actually bring the card reader to your table and others have the option of you running your own card through the card reader (iPad/tablet) they already have installed on every table. People don’t realize the United States is a HUGE country, so there are a whole different customs and systems depending on the region or state you’re in

[@tysonblankemeyer5500]

So charming. Growing up in Texas, I never felt like I needed to go anywhere else. Then I lived in Spain, then Mexico, but I didn't get the USA until I moved to the Hudson Valley in New York. Instead of spending 25 years in other countries, I should have spent more time exploring my own country. I didn't even understand seasons or sour cherries, rhubarb, trout, halloween, that first winter snow, snow plows, snow men, apple pie, heating oil, farmer's markets, grass, groundhogs, chipmunks, Yuengling beer, old Volvos...Somebody in the distance practicing Bagpipes on a foggy fall morning. After 58 years, I feel like I have only scratched the surface. I love Montana too.

[@rowdyriemer]

Your comment about not understanding snow men, snow plows, etc. is a testament to how big and diverse Texas is. Having grown up in large part in the Panhandle, I made a few snow men and played on frozen ponds as a kid, though not every winter was cold enough for that. Also, when I moved to the DFW area as a kid, my classmates made fun of how I sounded "like a cowboy". When I moved back to the Panhandle in the middle of high school, some classmates actually had a hard time understanding me when I said certain words.

[@KathrineJKozachok]

I'm glad you understand grass now. Love, New Jersey

[@mad2livproductions]

Upstate has great hiking too!

[@ivanvarykino8202]

Totally agree with your points. I've been to many foreign countries and lived in a couple. My friends and especially female dates (I was widowed last year) want to know why I'm 59 and want to explore my own country now instead of only traveling the world. They consider the vast beauty of their own country boring I guess 😉

[@dls300]

@@rowdyriemer My grandchildren moved to Texas and no other kids knew what snow bib overalls were!

[@kentuckygirl8369]

I noticed your trip was exclusive to the West Coast. The US is HUGE and each area has a different culture. The West coast is very different from East Coast. The North is very different from the South. If you thought ppl were friendly on the West coast, you would be shocked how friendly the South is. The US has a lot of problems but we have a lot of good things to that you can not find anywhere else in the world. I am glad you enjoyed your trip here. Please come back and visit us in the South and on the East coast.

[@selohcin]

Southern people aren't friendly. They're fake friendly.

[@cbatiau2528]

She said she visited Miami and other cities in the eastern US

[@kx8960]

@@cbatiau2528 Miami is NOTHING like, say, NYC, or Boston, or any city on the East coast of Maine.

[@TheCashiron]

She spent time in Texas and Yellowstone as well. I'd have to pull out the ol' driving atlas but I don't think either of those are on the West Coast. Also, she was driving during her trip so it's not like she flew over there or anything. Also, cba tiau's comment aboot Miami and other cities as well.

[@kx8960]

@@TheCashiron I think she just compared the East vs West costs to make a general point about how different they are, not to comment on how the girl actually travelled there. Me, I spent the first 10 years of my life ('64-'75) on the East coast and have no urge to ever go back except to visit relatives. If you can tolerate the total "D" lunacy and politics of the West coast it is more beautiful IMO.

[@gh4784]

Love your observations! Feel like I was watching my daughter discover the world.

[@francisebbecke2727]

Good to hear from you again.

[@anesha7192]

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]

Me to! Discussing how she was barefoot in Starbucks!

[@user-ow1to2rq9h]

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.

[@danielhawkins6425]

Eva, the whole "no bare feet" thing is driven by health department regulations. They could get closed down for letting you in without foot coverings of some kind. Also, thank you so much for sharing our country with us through your journey.

[@johnfloyd2551]

Store sign strictly states:no shoes no.shirt no service"... Nobody particular: (walks in wearing shoes and a shirt, nothing else). A short time later....police arrive (While No1. Particular is being arrested) "but officer!!!...I was just being fully compliant with the store rules!!!" This is bullshit!!

[@bds-ws4tb]

It wouldn't be such a bad thing if they were shut down.

[@aidankinsley1469]

our regs in general are out of hand

[@phillhuddleston9445]

And the no pets rule in restaurants and grocery stores is a health department regulation too.

[@ytzpilot]

I live in New Zealand and we are allowed to go barefoot anywhere including inside US Franchises such as McDonalds. You can see people grocery shopping barefoot or kids go to school daily without shoes. When you live on an island nation where a beach is always a short drive away shoes are optional

[@user-pw1xf1rk4l]

I’m in Native American, and I absolutely love our country! I have done quite a bit of traveling to other countries and it’s been enjoyable and entertaining to learn new cultures yes. But it’s always nice to get back home to United States again also! Lol I live in the sunshine state Florida, and it’s absolutely paradise down here with our beaches, Palm tree’s and year-round, warmth! Lol.

[@granthenderson696]

Great post!!!

[@m42037]

Except the summer is too hot in Florida

[@petrarch3]

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 ❤

[@udornyc]

I know Eva will never see my comment, but, I just have to say her video is hilarious! I was born and raised in Germany and I am living over 30 years in the US... and her observations are still things I notice to this day!

[@klimzjabowa.1950]

She sees but too many comments to answer all questions.

[@jennraine]

@Telco nerd I will never understand the guilting of people for taking the benefit of their employment. Taking vacation doesn't make one lazy, it's healthy and prevents burnout.

[@jennraine]

@Telco nerd totally agree! It took me moving abroad to see it fully. Work is a necessary part of life, but it shouldn't be one's whole life. There is a deep cultural programming in the US that somehow rest = laziness. I hope you find the right company.

[@Bunny99s]

@@jennraine Right, especially since it's UNPAID. In europe you usually get around 20 or more PAID days of vacation, usually by law.

[@monkeyman9856]

@@Bunny99s thats way too long

[@azpete6436]

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.

[@brendawalrus]

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]

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.

[@kirstenpilot2708]

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]

My brother married a Chinese woman that celebrated her 1st year anniversary as an American citizen.

[@epicmatter3512]

I’m glad that we have you as an American.

America is great except its crazy healthcare cost !!!

[@barbara7611]

@ exactly.

[@donnacaulfield2762]

Looking forward to having you back, Texas grandma! Just loved your videos, you are so special!

[@davemccabe7040]

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]

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]

GUNS AND AMERICANS SCARE ME.

[@houseportraitscalligraphy7474]

Thank u eva!!! Glad you like usa ...we live in an amish community. In mudwest. Love it here!!

[@jamesgoode9246]

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.

[@boardrigger]

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!

[@tombrennan7673]

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]

Europe is what america used to look like before mass migration

[@kashlawrence]

@bryan ICE America is largely at fault for mass migration as refugees flee USA instigated flare-ups

[@bryanice3313]

@@kashlawrence most coming today in Europe arent bc of it. They age northern Africans and Africans overall

[@chrisgonzales9459]

Born in raised in Washington State and I love to drive!! Great video, enjoyed your opinions!

[@liamengram6326]

2:55 They take it to the POS (Point of Sale) system that re-encrypts itself every 3 hours so that your card data is as secure as possible. Yes, there have been cases of servers penciling cards but everyone who works in that industry knows doing so can lead to a lifetime in prison because every penciled card carries a 7 year prison sentence as a minimum. Your card being run through a POS at an American restaurant is the most secure transaction your card will ever make.

[@cdsciullo]

I know that your most recent travels were in the western US but you MUST try to see the southern and northeastern parts too. These areas are a diverse as they come. The experience will be like nothing you have had so far. The differences between the North, South, East and Western US is like night and day. Also the Eastern US is much more dencely populated and has a much more diverse population. Thank you for your insight and take on our country so far. I hope you get to see more of it.

[@Gamerone64]

This right here!

[@davidmacy411]

Not to mention I think she would DEFINITELY enjoy hiking the Appalachian Trail which extends most of the mountain range and has fantastic views.

[@paulntx]

I think this was one of the best reviews of America that I've ever seen! You nailed it 🤠

[@gatorbite6354]

she didnt go east...

[@STP-bc5cy]

@@gatorbite6354 She said she did before.

[@smilosabercat]

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.

[@podunk991]

I think you are adorable. I love your adventurous and playful personality. Happy travels. You are the best.

[@nelsonterk]

So refreshing to see a light hearted video. No politics. Thank you for bringing a smile to my weekends.

[@nosondre]

Even Americans have mixed feelings about America. The truly sad part is that so many only see their little part. I was fortunate as a youngster to traverse this country several times and even from a juvenile’s perspective, this really is an amazing place “from sea to shining sea”.

[@Duka-KM]

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...❤❤❤

[@picardy7488]

Eva, you are a delightful person and very positive-minded.