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

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.

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!

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.

I have been as a tourist in the United States for almost a month and what I liked most is the kindness of its people and its nature. My dream is to visit Alaska. However, as a Spaniard I have missed the existence of good public transportation, cities made for walking and above all good coffee, good bread and stores where you can buy fruit when you are walking. I can spend a week eating hamburgers and pizzas, but I need a good coffee in the morning, with real bread, butter and jam, an espresso after lunch and fruit mid-morning and for dinner, just that...

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

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 :)

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.

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.

I am Bulgarian and I did come to US 25 years ago. And believe me, I love this land. This is my home, forever.

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 😜

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.

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! 😊

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. 😀🙏❤️

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!

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 ♡

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.

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.

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.

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

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