American Things BANNED Abroad

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00:00 Intro
00:23 Disposable Clothing
1:15 Popular Foods
3:47 Tipping Minimum Wage
5:46 Big Pharma Ads
6:46 Plastic Bags
7:55 Driving
8:30 Cars
9:11 Adultery
10:09 Cuba Tourism
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@TravelingwithKristin 8 ай бұрын

Going somewhere? Check out my Packing Tips video next: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/odakh8-m3r7IfKM.html 🧳

@wilsonsmom411 8 ай бұрын

We should be fighting for these bans in the US. Thanks, Kristin. 😱

@debraleighscott 8 ай бұрын

I completely agree. The US suffers from #corporatecapture in all areas and the health and well-being of the citizens are negatively impacted in countless ways because of that capture.

@KevCampbell 8 ай бұрын

I appreciate you shining a light on the origins of tipping. Just because it’s an uncomfortable history does not diminish the truth of it.

@TravelingwithKristin 8 ай бұрын

You're welcome, Kevin. I was shocked at what I learned.

@dragasan 8 ай бұрын

I stopped watching the mainstream news in January of 1995 during the OJ Simpson trial and network TV about 7 years later. I remember returning to the US for a while and was in a sports bar late one night watching American football. They went to a commercial break. It was an ad for some pharmaceutical and it said that it could cause many harmful side effects. I honestly never saw anything like it and thought it was one of the old Saturday Night Live comedy skits. Just crazy!

@malcolmnicoll1165 8 ай бұрын

About 73% of the funding from corporate mainstream media outlets comes from big pharma.

@TravelingwithKristin 8 ай бұрын

Good for you. I stopped watching the news after the 2012 elections media circus. Should've stopped sooner.

@nwatson2773 8 ай бұрын

. @TravelingwithKristin I stopped in 2015 and started again during the pandemic, I have stooped again this year!

@mr-vet 8 ай бұрын

Recently, my wife and I traveled to Barcelona to spend some time with her family. One of the first things I noticed was that the orange Fanta was not bright orange. It was a more faint, subdued orange color. Also, food prices were significantly less than in the US both in grocery stores and restaurants. the first day there, a group of 16 of us ate for about 160 Euros--the food included heaps of sea food (mostly Caracoles and shrimp), flank steak, roasted chicken, potatoes, salads, fruit, chorizo, bread, lots of beer and sangria as well as 5 bottles of wine. on the last night there we all ate at a traditional, authentic Chinese restaurant (one where the clientele were mostly Chinese)--with a round glass top rotating table. There were 28 of us. We had, literally, dozens of platters, bowls, and hot-pots (served communal style) and a lot of beer and wine. Total cost was 510 Euros.

@TravelingwithKristin 8 ай бұрын

That sounds like an amazing culinary adventure in Barcelona! 🍽️ It's always interesting to discover the differences in food and prices when traveling. Thanks for sharing your experience, @mr-vet! 🥘🍷

@bethtrescher9311 8 ай бұрын

I just moved from the US to Portugal. Things I noticed right away are needing to always take your own "saco" to the grocery store (as you buy your very fresh food!), police are not hiding with radar guns at every corner and everyone, including condo dwellers, have a garden of some sort. Side note, I turned on red for the first week here before I found out it wasn't legal. Whoops!

@TravelingwithKristin 8 ай бұрын

Hope you enjoy Portugal! These two videos will help you anticipate some of the cultural differences: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/oNpkmrWmsquRh3k.html and kzfaq.info/get/bejne/b99mnJZ4yraWcaM.html

@malcolmnicoll1165 8 ай бұрын

Great video. As a seasoned world traveler, I can say with certainty that the most unhealthy food in the world is produced and consumed in the USA. Almost 80% of the food and beverage items in most American grocery stores are highly processed and were not on the shelves 50 years ago. GMOs are banned in places like Peru and Russia.

@TravelingwithKristin 8 ай бұрын

Glad you liked it, Malcolm. I didn't know that about GMOs in Peru and Russia.

@nwatson2773 8 ай бұрын

Yes, our supermarkets are harming US!

@stevemellor7989 8 ай бұрын

Well done Kristin. I’ve always enjoyed my travels abroad simply because of how things are different from the US.

@TravelingwithKristin 8 ай бұрын

Very relatable, Steve. Glad this video was informative.

@jaynair2942 8 ай бұрын

Awesome.! This clearly indicates your travel experience in different countries. Very informative. I know people in US so used to unhealthy eating habits and popping pills even for a minor headache. Happy to know there're people like you serious of a healthy lifestyle though it's not always possible in your homecountry. Kudos!

@TravelingwithKristin 8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for your kind words, Jay! 😊 It's great to see a growing awareness of healthy lifestyles, even if it's a bit challenging in some places. Your support means a lot! 🌍🥗🏃‍♀️

@jaynair2942 8 ай бұрын

@@TravelingwithKristin 🙏

@Bloom_LaurieSoileau 8 ай бұрын

Hear, hear!! Well done once again, Kristin! Despite being born & raised in the thick of commercialist US, I have as long as I can remember resented this emphasis on living to consume. My wardrobe is 95% 2ndhand and I sew. Always working toward reducing my own consumption #notthereyet

@gomertube 8 ай бұрын

Many people in the US also grow up in the thick of self-emitted hot air which, sadly, must be consumed by those nearby. Please support global efforts to curb hot air emissions.

@debraleighscott 8 ай бұрын

I agree. Most of my closet is 2nd hand purchases. I started sewing when I was in middle school and made my daughter's bedding, curtains, etc as well as the curtains and pillows throughout our home. Throw away culture, insane consumerism and debt peonage are destroying us.

@davidhowse884 8 ай бұрын

Thank you. Very informative especially the history of tipping.

@TravelingwithKristin 8 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful! I couldn't believe the history of tipping - no wonder they didn't teach us that in school...

@solotravelexperiences608 8 ай бұрын

Well done Kristin. Another triumph and spot on. Hope you're enjoying your stay in UK. I'm in Norfolk. Hope you visit. 👍😃

@TravelingwithKristin 8 ай бұрын

Thanks Clive! Loving it here

@scottman895 8 ай бұрын

When I was in the country of Georgia just a week ago on a group trip, a few of the guys from the UK made a comment when buying Skittles that they were banned in the UK (likely due to the food coloring) but could buy them in Georgia. It is interesting how different foods or products are allowed or not allowed in particular countries. It's quite fascinating indeed!

@TravelingwithKristin 8 ай бұрын

I stopped eating Skittles for that reason! It's not really food

@HollyRock 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for this information!

@TravelingwithKristin 8 ай бұрын

You're weclome, Holly!

@deevnn 8 ай бұрын

Great video...thanks for this important information.

@TravelingwithKristin 8 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful, @deevnn!

@gabby8720 8 ай бұрын

Solid topics! Loved this video. Thanks, Kristin

@TravelingwithKristin 8 ай бұрын

My pleasure, Gabby!

@upcycledcopycat8389 8 ай бұрын

I've always been curious why someone that is gluten sensitive or eats gluten free in North America can enjoy baked goods in Europe without side effects. What's the difference in flour? What contaminates are used in NA but not in Europe. It's got to be some additive? Especially Italian flour used in pasta and bread

@debraleighscott 8 ай бұрын

It is the glyphosate used in our wheat products - agribusiness practices include saturating maturing wheat with this toxin to KILL the wheat because it is easier to harvest dry than in a living form. But we then are consuming the glyphosate which is deeply absorbed into the shaft of the wheat. There's no removing it. THAT us why many of us can't tolerate "wheat" in America. Not because of the wheat itself.

@TravelingwithKristin 8 ай бұрын

I just saw a video about that... kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fNWmfNyi1NyVpXU.htmlsi=K1fw7DcZ_BH01TXU

@AdamGordon1977 8 ай бұрын

What an interesting video. I knew many of these differences but I enjoyed hearing the stories you shared. I learned something new.

@TravelingwithKristin 8 ай бұрын

So happy to hear, Adam!

@stephenmichalski2643 8 ай бұрын

WOW.....seriously great informative video 👍👍👍👍👍👍

@TravelingwithKristin 8 ай бұрын

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@d.k5423 8 ай бұрын

Nice informative video. Miss you Kris.

@TravelingwithKristin 8 ай бұрын

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@tanyawashburn8964 5 ай бұрын

This is so interesting! Thank you!

@TravelingwithKristin 5 ай бұрын

You're very welcome, Tanya! 🌍😊

@short.and.abroad 7 ай бұрын

Loved this video, I knew about some of the things you mentioned, but also learned about new ones, super interesting!

@TravelingwithKristin 7 ай бұрын

I'm so glad to hear that you enjoyed the video and found some new insights, short&abroad! 😄 Thanks for your kind words, and stay tuned for more exciting content ahead! 🌍🎥🌟

@jennifersimon1072 8 ай бұрын

Really informative

@TravelingwithKristin 8 ай бұрын

Thanks Jenn; glad you enjoyed it

@cynthiashearer-ec6gl 7 ай бұрын

Really excellent content. Thank you!

@TravelingwithKristin 7 ай бұрын

You're very welcome! 🌟😊 I'm thrilled you enjoyed the content. Thanks for your kind words! 👍📺

@pmhlachambre3364 8 ай бұрын

This was sooo informative, Kristin! I appreciate your in-depth research into global issues; thank you. Keep up the great work! (Not sure if it was the same for others, but the background music often made it difficult to hear you at times; the cc subtitles helped, though.)

@TravelingwithKristin 8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for your kind words! 🙏 I'm glad you found the information helpful. I'll definitely keep your feedback in mind. Thanks for watching and supporting my channel! 🌍💙

@papadougpapadougsadventures 8 ай бұрын

All good to know. Thanks

@TravelingwithKristin 8 ай бұрын

You're welcome, @papadougpapadougsadventures! 😊

@timothybird4264 8 ай бұрын

I’ve had my plastic sainsburys bag for ages and will use it until it finally gives way

@Poliss95 8 ай бұрын

Did you know you can take damaged plastic bags to the store you bought them from for a free replacement? It's the law.

@timothybird4264 8 ай бұрын

@@Poliss95 yes , I exchanged a couple of times before

@TravelingwithKristin 8 ай бұрын

Good work! When I forget my reusable bag, I re-use a plastic one. You can also recycle them at supermarkets I've found.

@timothybird4264 8 ай бұрын

@@TravelingwithKristin main reason I keep using the same sainsburys plastic bag , is I can fold it up into practically nothing, so it fits into a pocket easily

@yolandahoward1099 7 ай бұрын

You deserve a subscribe. Found you with my recomendations; and thoroughly enjoyed, your video.

@TravelingwithKristin 7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for your support and for subscribing, Yolanda😊 I'm thrilled that you enjoyed the video, and I look forward to sharing more content with you in the future. Welcome to the community! 🌍🎥🌟

@yolandahoward1099 7 ай бұрын

@@TravelingwithKristin Thank you... Happy 🧳travels...

@maryb211 8 ай бұрын

I really appreciate the way that you have approached the subject of things outside the US which are common there but banned in many other countries. I am an American with dual citizenship and have lived in Canada since the 1970's. Many things Americans think of as "rights" are not seen as that in other countries, including Canada. The gun issue speaks volumes to how we approach things differently north of the Border. Canada is a far safer place to live and to raise a family. We are moving more against Fast Fashion and rethinking how much we want to let grocery chains, domestic and foreign, get away with in astronomical profits post-Covid. Things are not easy here, but the governmentis proving a certain level of responsibility for the protection of social values. One more thing: I think that the way universities in the US are out of the reach of so many people is a scandal, and the lower education levels that result are wreaking havoc on the US and its society. There is so much for the US to learn from the other G7 countries and others. They can do far better than they are currently doing.

@TravelingwithKristin 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment, Mary, so interesting to hear how you are making changes. I probably should have added guns to the list of things that are allowed in the US but not overseas - not sure how I overlooked that one (so important). We can all learn from each other.

@gomertube 7 ай бұрын

I'm sorry that you only have the "right" to protect yourself from harm in very limited cases. Best of luck to you!

@shinyshinythings 8 ай бұрын

The EU is trying to regulate fast fashion because the kings of fast fashion, Zara, are based here! The European tradition of well-tailored clothes that last may indeed outlive the fast fashion trend, but don’t sell short the human urge to have “more of the latest looks for less” (the current frenzy in France is for even cheaper duds from Temu, shipped direct from China).

@TravelingwithKristin 8 ай бұрын

You make a great point! Thanks for sharing your insights! 👗🌍🛒🇪🇺

@davidjones332 8 ай бұрын

The one that baffles me is that only around twenty states in the US have any system of regular safety inspections for motor vehicles, and several states which had them have since abolished them. Given that the US has one of the worst road safety records in the developed world, it beggars belief that people can get away with driving vehicles with bald tyres, no brakes, serious structural corrosion or stupid amateur modifications with no system of accountability. Most European countries have had annual, or at least two-yearly inspections for sixty years or more.

@gomertube 8 ай бұрын

There’s a proposal for having one uniform standard for vehicles applied worldwide. If implemented, such a standard could contribute to reduction in the number and use of all types of vehicles, not only within the US but without as well. We’d see car ownership decrease dramatically in locations where cars are vital to the local economy. In turn, there would be welcomed reductions in emissions. Please advocate for a one-world standard of vehicle care and maintenance.

@stacie007 8 ай бұрын

Mexico also banned plastic bags right after I moved there so almost 4 years ago.

@TravelingwithKristin 8 ай бұрын

That's good to hear!

@JustinPratt1 8 ай бұрын

Yep, moved here 3 years ago and love the biodegradable products. Agave straws are better than even plastic in both taste and texture.

@Kent-qo6xp 8 ай бұрын

Thanks

@TravelingwithKristin 8 ай бұрын

You're welcome, Kent! 😊

@andymounthood 23 күн бұрын

Someone from France living in the US and I were discussing the legality of turning on red. It turns out that in France, it's legal to change lanes while driving straight through an intersection, while it's illegal in my part of the US. We were thinking that might be why this law is different.

@igorxyz8682 4 ай бұрын

Smart woman and she is active in showing what should be right. Bravo for Kristin, but Kristin about your mood,-cheer up

@TravelingwithKristin 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for the kind words and the encouragement, Igor xyz! 😊 I appreciate your support. 🌟

@BrandonLeeBrown 8 ай бұрын

There are several international food dyes and additives that are banned in America. Red dye number 2 was banned in America in 1976, but is used in Canada and in Europe. The EU and the UK have said that there are no safety concerns about chlorine washed chicken. In the EU, bagged salads are washed in chlorine and in the UK chlorine is added to tap water. The amount of chlorine used to wash chicken is safe. The problem is when imported, the amount of chlorine can't be regulated, so would be unknown.

@TravelingwithKristin 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing your insights, @BrandonLeeBrown!

@Funeeman 6 ай бұрын

Water comes from a variety of sources, such as lakes and wells, which can be contaminated with germs that may make people sick. Germs can also contaminate water as it travels through miles of piping to get to a community. To prevent contamination with germs, water companies add a disinfectant-usually either chlorine or chloramine-that kills disease-causing germs such as Salmonella, Campylobacter, and norovirus.

@johchadow 8 ай бұрын

A lot of the things you mention in this video are some of the reasons I prefer to move to Europe for retirement, if not sooner.

@TravelingwithKristin 8 ай бұрын

I hear you

@bobhogue6278 8 ай бұрын

I live in London, the only thing I miss here is eggnog and boiled custard.. can't find it

@timothybird4264 8 ай бұрын

Do you believe the air quality is good or bad generally in the uk ?

@shinyshinythings 8 ай бұрын

One more thought … it’s still a good practice to read your labels carefully, even in Europe. One icky thing the EU has not banned is “caramel color” which is one of the allowed additives (and in fact it’s very hard to find certain things without it in them, like soy or Worcestershire sauce). It’s a known carcinogen. Look on the labels for numbered items - those will be additives, some natural, some chemical, but none normally present in the food you’re consuming.

@TravelingwithKristin 8 ай бұрын

That's a valuable reminder! 📃 Reading labels and being aware of additives is essential for making informed choices about the food we consume. Thanks for sharing this insight! 🌿🍽️🔍

@paulmarvik 8 ай бұрын

If you think all that only happens to our food, I must tell you that also the water is an issue globally. I am not a conspiracy theorist, but there is micro plastic inside of drinking water. No matter if mineral water or tap water.

@TravelingwithKristin 8 ай бұрын

I would believe that :(

@paulmarvik 8 ай бұрын

Yes because you're smart :-(

@martypoll 8 ай бұрын

Thailand banned single use plastic bags? That's news to me here in Thailand. The use of plastic bags here is overwhelming. I've been here for over 6 years. There are tiny inroads toward using you own bags but it feels more like it was in the US in the early 1970's. In the meantime, plastic bags are king here. As for electric cars - I've only seen them in the past year or so. They won't be taking over here in the foreseeable future.

@fayesortor7117 8 ай бұрын

Right on red not the norm in NYC

@JustAnotherJarhead 8 ай бұрын

Thank god for Florida & Georgia. Although its not the kids that need paddling , its for sure the PARENTS.

@forgottenamericana 8 ай бұрын

Follow the money

@FidgetyGuy 8 ай бұрын

I did. It leads straight back to the Liberal World Order (Freemasons, The Good Club, Bilderberg Meeting, World Economic Forum)

@bonesbarker25 8 ай бұрын

Carbon dioxide is a harmful gas? Tell that to the trees.

@DaveG-qd6ug 8 ай бұрын

She drank the cult of climate change cool aid unfortunately. Her other videos are good but this one was filled with nonsense.

@barefootvibes8896 8 ай бұрын

Excess co2 is a bad thing. The same is true of o2. Too much of that, and every lightning strike would be like a bomb going off. Come now, you know what she means. 😂

@bonesbarker25 8 ай бұрын

@@barefootvibes8896 you aren't actually believing the man made climate change nonsense are you? I didn't think anyone was still that gullible.

@tessbee7721 8 ай бұрын

Turning right on red is illegal in New York City

@martonifilho 8 ай бұрын

I live in Fortaleza, Brasil and my family reuses the plastic bagsvespecialy for the trash. I wish it was a option but when a similar law was considered we realized that people will still have to buy plastic bags for bathroon trash,

@TravelingwithKristin 8 ай бұрын

I totally understand your perspective! Thanks for sharing, Martoni! 🙌

@michelleglidingswan4334 8 ай бұрын

It is just too difficult to know what is in our food in the U.S. That is the reason I try to purchase only health food store brands and whole foods. It costs more but my health is worth it.

@TravelingwithKristin 8 ай бұрын

I completely agree, Michelle.

@travelvideos 8 ай бұрын

Some things are banned in certain states in the US but are legal in Europe. For example, payday loans. I could watch 10 big pharma ads over a single payday loan ad. Such a disaster. This is a significant issue in Europe, which unfortunately gets exported to other regions, such as Eastern Europe, Africa, Asia, and so on.

@JustAnotherJarhead 8 ай бұрын

Payday loans are everywhere. What US State has them banned? I need to move there.

@travelvideos 8 ай бұрын

@@JustAnotherJarhead New York State for example.

@JustAnotherJarhead 8 ай бұрын

Tipping: is going nowhere quickly in the US. Servers make very good tips here.

@jamesz9365 8 ай бұрын

Lemme guess Jhead, u r no server..but I agree there is blatant class warfare under way, as usual in the States.

@JustAnotherJarhead 8 ай бұрын

@@jamesz9365 i am not, but I was married to a server. She could care less what that check looked like every 2 weeks, it was just something that was taxed. She was all about the tips, and cash back then was a big piece of that action.

@JustAnotherJarhead 8 ай бұрын

@@jamesz9365 newsflash, there has been class warfare for hundreds of years, where have you been?

@Roads_in_Autumn 8 ай бұрын

I didn't know turning right on red was a crime in other countries. I think I would be too nervous to drive in other countries anyway. I hope to one day live abroad. I studied abroad briefly and I have never been happier. I would love to feel that again.

@TravelingwithKristin 8 ай бұрын

I can totally relate to your feelings! 😄 Living abroad can be an amazing experience, and I hope you get the chance to do it again someday! Thanks for sharing your perspective, @Roads_in_Autumn! 🌍🚗✈️🏡

@LarryWallyWorld 8 ай бұрын

Traffic laws… right on red is prohibited in the 5 boroughs of NYC.

@cindyk3076 8 ай бұрын

I love this list and believe that most of the things banned in other countries but not the U.S. should definitely be banned here as well. Thanks!

@TravelingwithKristin 8 ай бұрын

You're absolutely right! Thanks for sharing your insight and for watching! 🌍👍😊

@tamaramadelin4831 8 ай бұрын

Good!...Spanking and fracking should be banned! Great vlog and pushing the boundaries!!

@TravelingwithKristin 8 ай бұрын

Thanks Tamara!

@mitzy123 8 ай бұрын

America is a 3rd world country. Im so glad i moved from there 6 years ago

@barefootvibes8896 8 ай бұрын

How did you escape? Lol I love it when people say, "If you don't like it here, then leave", as if it was that simple and easy.

@philippearmbruster2177 8 ай бұрын

the reason many countries don't allow turning right at red lights is because they have pedestrians, who would be put at risk when crossing streets with cars coming around the corner

@anotherabeer4341 8 ай бұрын

FYI I have spent time in the European nations of Serbia and Albania and they DON’T CARE if you’re a pedestrian in a crosswalk with the green light for walkers. They will turn right on red and also LEFT ON RED while you’re still in the crosswalk😡 It’s nerve wracking for me as a walker. Taiwan did the same and in Taiwan it was even the city bus drivers speed through your crosswalks not caring you are in them!!

@andymounthood 23 күн бұрын

I don't think that's it. In the US, people turning right at red lights are required to yield to pedestrians and bicyclists. We are also required to make a complete stop before turning (though not everyone does). One possible explanation is that it's legal (for example, in France) to change lanes while driving straight through an intersection, but it's illegal in the US. If someone turns right while someone else changes lanes, you could easily have an accident.

@Kent-qo6xp 8 ай бұрын

Kris, can you help me to go to an more civil place?

@TravelingwithKristin 8 ай бұрын

Hi Kent, you can fill this form: www.TravelingWithKristin.com/relocation

@eddieonthegotravel 8 ай бұрын

Live in Colombia for a few months and it’s so easy to lose weight due to the better food quality- as long as you stay away from the American products. Chickens are the size nature intended. Driving on the other hand- use of lane lines are merely a “suggestion”. The single use bags, I make use of them in the AirBnB and I put my shoes in them in luggage.

@TravelingwithKristin 8 ай бұрын

It's wonderful to hear that you've experienced better food quality in Colombia and noticed a positive impact on your health! 🍽️🥗 And yes, driving can be quite an adventure in some places. 😄Thanks for sharing your insights!

@tumarfa 8 ай бұрын

Chlorinated chicken? :)))

@folday6169 8 ай бұрын

No Doritos in the Eu? OMG! 😓

@TravelingwithKristin 7 ай бұрын

😅

@michellemaine2719 8 ай бұрын

A lot of workers defend tipping culture because they can make really good money, go figure 🤷‍♀ Advertising in the US is completely out of control- drug ads, political ads, billboards, ugh!

@TravelingwithKristin 8 ай бұрын

And I hear you, Michelle! Thanks for sharing your thoughts! 🙌✨

@mikebegonia6134 6 ай бұрын

What's not weird about the present day USA?

@testcardII 8 ай бұрын

I’ve recently found out that a lot of pesticides that are banned in many countries in Europe are currently being sold / consumed in Brazil…and also the amount of GMO products here!! I’m so disappointed and shocked

@TravelingwithKristin 8 ай бұрын

Hi @testcardII! It's definitely disheartening to hear about such practices. 😔 Awareness is the first step towards change, and it's great that you're sharing this information. Let's hope for more sustainable and healthy choices in the future! 🌿🌍

@testcardII 8 ай бұрын

🙏✨

@thomasctteo6868 5 ай бұрын

USDA n FDA is working for BIG PHARMA?

@eivinherfindal6658 8 ай бұрын

Norway don't have minimum vage

@floyd920 8 ай бұрын

I am concerned about the one-use plastic bags for carrying items home from the store. I live in the Philippines and find this only secondary. They are fighting this problem here by requiring you to purchase cloth bags to transport your goods in. This is fine. Most people find these throwaway bags very useful in their daily use by folding the bags up and taking them out for everyday use. You always find a need to move something from one place to another. The big problem here is in our stores. Being a poor country, everything is sold in small packets, not like America. Unlike in America, everything is sold in these tiny packets for a one-time use. These bags have no second use. They are filling up our landfills faster than anything. This problem should be addressed before anything else. The larger sizes are recycleable plstic but these tiny packets are not. Do other countries have the same problem? How can we change this?

@samcolep.e.9797 8 ай бұрын

KRISTIN, I had to move on for your lack of correspondence? All my plans are the same, with more than one woman at the time, more fun.

@gissellevillegas3831 8 ай бұрын

I moved back to yhe US after living for a few decades in Costa Rica. I was shocked to see the plastic bags and plastic packaging is still being used and abused in the US and dont get me started with styrofoam? Costa Rica banned plastic bags 3 or 4 yrs ago and its been almost 3 yrs dhen ghey banned styrofoam

@TravelingwithKristin 8 ай бұрын

Indeed, thanks for sharing your insights and experiences, Gisselle! 😊

@yuka-youtube 5 ай бұрын

about frack, i think you are wrong. it can create enough oil to save people’s life for cheaper electricity. so called green energy is more harmful to natural environments. wind mill kills birds, solar power requires chinese slaves(some are even prisoners), and that is still not enough, so end up buying gas like germany does. i strongly suggest you get more information about fracking.

@Rsvp_ 8 ай бұрын

The US is losing rn. We look bad.

@gomertube 8 ай бұрын

I was troubled by a news report about a single woman in a poor neighborhood who shot and killed a man who tried to attack her in her own home. Is it legal for woman to do that in other countries?

@Rsvp_ 8 ай бұрын

@@gomertube not sure. You should Google that one.

@gomertube 8 ай бұрын

@@Rsvp_ Sure but it does “look bad” for American women to have the power of life and death over their assailants, don’t you agree?

@eljj7968 8 ай бұрын

@@gomertube Self defence is generally legal most places (with comparable legal systems to the US), yes. In most countries people would not have a gun in their home though.

@gomertube 7 ай бұрын

@@eljj7968 But if there are no guns in the home, then you're pretty much screwed if you're attacked with a gun...or if you're undersized compared to your assailant and only have, say, a butter knife, then you're in trouble no matter what weapons they have, if any. Right?

@gkunz3 7 ай бұрын

American lobbying (e.g -American Resturant Association) ensures we all lose against big money

@tutornotepad 4 ай бұрын

Throwing toilet paper in the toilet is not allowed in most, if not all, Latin American countries.

@TravelingwithKristin 4 ай бұрын

Good to know! Thanks for sharing @tutornotepad 😊🌎

@maree1403 5 ай бұрын

I enjoyed your video but please, when you are talking about the rest of the world other than the US, don’t ignore those of us who live in the southern hemisphere.

@benseal5820 7 ай бұрын

Sorry WHAT chicken ?????

@all4fitz 8 ай бұрын

It's sad that other countries are still so affected by religious mythology that they would continue to outlaw adultery.

@TravelingwithKristin 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing your thoughts, @all4fitz!

@Firespirit233 2 ай бұрын

it's not about relgigion, It's about a contract, the same in business, if you signed a contract and cheated, you are responsible. I guess if government is involved in marriag - meaning the split your possesions in case of divorce, there should be also rule about breaking the contract and consequences. For example if wife or husband cheated they don't get half of possesions in case of divorce.

@all4fitz 2 ай бұрын

@@Firespirit233 The ridiculous concept of government being involved in relationships is a deeper aspect of the problem. And on that side note, if "cheating" is breaking the contract, then who decides what defines cheating and what courtroom process will determine if it actually took place. A Jury trial? The marriage contract also often says "...in sickness and in health...". Does the government get to decide what "sickness" and "health" mean? If someone leaves their spouse who became a miserable alcoholic, does the government get to tell them they shouldn't have filed for divorce because alcoholism is a "sickness"? A marriage should be between two people and have nothing to do with the government.

@JustinPratt1 8 ай бұрын

Police mentality. Almost every country i have been to outside the US, the police want to be seen. Moved to Mexico and the police were behind me with their lights on as i left the airport. I pulled over and he just went on by. Then noticed they all left their lights on. I still have paranoia from US cops.

@TravelingwithKristin 8 ай бұрын

I understand you, Justin. Thanks for sharing your perspective!

@kriskris2625 5 ай бұрын

The American tipping culture is so unfair. Yes if you working in nice place you’re going to make good money. But not everywhere is like that. We all know who are the people that don’t tip, the 13% of the nation. Also USA is getting more and more diverse, and many of this new immigrants don’t tip too.

@ericl2152 4 ай бұрын

I am pretty sure you have been fed a load of crap on the origins of tipping. It was never practiced in Europe until after the US entered WW1 and WW2 and the same can be said for Asia. While I agree that tip deferment is BS and needs to be abolished, tipping was born out of American generosity and kindness, not slavery.

@TravelingwithKristin 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing your perspective Eric! 😊👍

@steven_dekok 7 ай бұрын

When I was in Romania I could not find very many flavors of Doritos that we see here in the state. I had to try McDonalds once and even though it was still processed, it did taste very different. The organic veggies were simply amazing. When I got back to the states, it seemed like everything tasted like chemicals AND everything triggered hunger in me... it's no wonder Americans are so fat.

@TravelingwithKristin 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing your observations, Steven! 🍴

@gomertube 8 ай бұрын

I’ve heard that it’s legal in the US to use a weapon to defend yourself against violent crime. Is this true? Sounds crazy to me.

@alexwyler4570 4 ай бұрын

the background "music" was so annoying, so grating. The "music" was as delightful as the lawnmower sound of the neighbour mowing his lawn on a Sunday at lunch while you are having brunch with your friends in your garden. I could not watch the video.

@LEWIS1992 8 ай бұрын

3:13 Please remove those ugly stars from our great country. :) The UK is no longer part of the EU, thank God.

@mkishon 8 ай бұрын

hopefully other countries ban fracking? cheap, reliable baseload energy is the lifeblood of civilization.

@asinglewomanontheloose5590 8 ай бұрын

Fracking causes earthquakes & also contaminates the water. Do the research.

@TedOtis 8 ай бұрын

Todays new (advanced and safe) nuclear power plants are a FAR cheaper and cleaner alternative to fracking. Indeed do the research and follow the science.