No freaking way!! I never thought I’d get a comment from you, I LOVE your channel mate 😆
@cierrahilton30062 жыл бұрын
Hey another shock I get lol down south we still ride horses and sometimes a lawn mower lol I'm so serious... possibly guilty lol friend of mine didn't believe me until she seen it lol
@pamike48732 жыл бұрын
I love your videos, don't get me wrong, but knowing the metric system only because of soda? C'mon, man! Both metric and imperial are official measuring systems in the US. Now, for a little fun... I love to mention the following anytime someone starts bashing the US because we don't use metric...The UK invented the imperial system. That's right. Imperial: yards, feet, inches, gallons, etc. It was France that developed the metric system. The UK made the switch in the late 1950s to metric. I always end with- "The metric system is for people who haven't walked on the moon". Little do they know the US space program used and still uses metric units, lol.
@pamike48732 жыл бұрын
@@cierrahilton3006 I live in Pennsylvania (big surprise there, right?), and when you go to stores in some areas, say a Walmart, they have hitching posts in the parking lot. That way you don't need to find a light pole or tree to tie your horses up with. I'm 100% serious. Hitching posts at Walmart, Home Depot, grocery stores, pharmacies, etc. Pretty wild isn't it? I love America. So many different cultures, but all of them share similar traits that make America great.
@cierrahilton30062 жыл бұрын
@@pamike4873 I live on 94 acres I really want to get out and see more but I'm in the sticks and we don't have a Walmart lol we have one red light in the whole time ....we have two gas stations 1 grocery store but taxidermist all over lol
@jilltengan2 жыл бұрын
Also in the USA, getting “doggie bags” or leftovers to go is totally normal and socially acceptable. It’s actually expected if you don’t eat everything. No big deal.
@familybills29082 жыл бұрын
Yep - tomorrow’s lunch!
@davidhohn91062 жыл бұрын
@@familybills2908 Yup. Waste not...
@wrigley42472 жыл бұрын
wait doggie bags? what part of the us are y’all from lmao, I’m in Chicago
@markwood11592 жыл бұрын
@@wrigley4247 "Doggie bag" is what we used to ask for before styrofoam boxes became common. A lot of older people still use the term. I don't think it's a regional thing, though I could be wrong. Maybe it's still used by younger people in some regions.
@wrigley42472 жыл бұрын
@@markwood1159 oh ok thanks
@Cory_Springer2 жыл бұрын
It's been almost 2 decades since I've visited anywhere outside of the USA. I understand there is a stereotype about American's not touring abroad, and while this stereotype does seem quite true for the most part, a lot can be said about how the size of USA means you can spend a lifetime traveling the States and never seeing it all.
@eaglelove00 Жыл бұрын
Don’t believe everything you hear. Many people around the world don’t hate us as much as the few vocal people say they do. Every place I’ve visited were very friendly and interested to exchange knowledge of each other’s countries, cultures, and traditions.
@perryshaffer8358 Жыл бұрын
@@eaglelove00 When I lived in Germany, the closest to hostility any German got to Americans was when the Green Party protested the Army cutting down trees for a new NCO club. They weren't angry with us as individuals and were careful to say so, they were angry with the governments involved.
@eaglelove00 Жыл бұрын
@@perryshaffer8358 I can understand them, definitely. My dad served in Germany and he had nothing but good things to say about it. That was back in the 50’s.
@twigletz7384 Жыл бұрын
The US is a huge country with incredible scenery and I have loved every minute I have spent there soaking up the different vibes from the various states I've visited. However, the culture of the US is.... American. There's no getting away from it. If you visit Europe you will experience a massive range of history/cultures/languages/lifestyles etc etc. Europe is a similar size to the US, but IMO, Europe offers so more.
@perryshaffer8358 Жыл бұрын
@@twigletz7384 Meh. They're just closer together. There's definitely different vibes in New York, LA, Chicago, Vegas, Miami, Boston, and New Orleans. Saying we don't have the history Europe does is BS too. This continent did not suddenly come into being when Columbus discovered it. It was here all along. There's history and culture here. the fact that a lot of it isn't European is immaterial. The US has distinct food, music, and cultural norms varying by place and ethnicity.We are NOT all the same and we differ from Europe.
@jessir58732 жыл бұрын
I rode with my parents as a child from California to South Carolina. It was a 5 day trip with the stops. We can and will drive across country.
@jasperredican49872 жыл бұрын
One thing I’d recommend when going to the USA is to not just go fast food places. There are so many unique restaurants all over the place that make delicious food
@kabirconsiders2 жыл бұрын
For sure, I’ll definitely try to eat at higher quality places
@melissahergenroder37272 жыл бұрын
Totally agree here. If you want a real feel for the people and the area don't eat at big chain restaurants. Seems you have a lot of people from America watch your videos you could always post what cities you're going to and ask for restaurant suggestions. Also I'm from the south and I thought it was cute/funny that red lobster was a good seafood restaurant. When you come back try a real seafood restaurant where they buy the fish local. Or at least close to a large body of water. We really know how to cook it. 😉
@naydee2 жыл бұрын
Find out from locals where the good local restaurants are located.
@luvleeana2 жыл бұрын
Little diners are the BEST!!!
@strivingformindfulness23562 жыл бұрын
@@melissahergenroder3727 The people with the lobster bib looked like they might've been in Maine; the person next to the one wearing the lobster bib was wearing a Maine shirt. I doubt they were at a Red Lobster in Maine. 😉
@reconsoldier1353 жыл бұрын
A driver’s license is an acceptable ID but most American store clerks or bartenders won’t know what a real European license looks like so it’s harder to know if it’s real or not
@melissarademacher20213 жыл бұрын
This! When I managed Bars, I’d tell everyone to only accept a passport. To many Americans teens coming in with fake accents and a foreign license 😂
@empoweredlips2 жыл бұрын
Yes! Definitely use your passport.
@Kruellamackoy2 жыл бұрын
Passports are great, though. They’ll get you everywhere.
@israelizzyyarrashamiaak7662 жыл бұрын
Nope. American law is for age restricted items only a state ID from the state of sale is acceptable. A drivers license from any American state or a passport . You can’t accept any ID cards from any country period. No other country’s driver license is a legal form of ID for age restricted sales inside the United States. They have to use their passport.
@ItsMeAnn6282 жыл бұрын
I agree with the others. Best to stick to using your passport. Most adults have seen one but have no idea what a driver’s license from another country should look like. Hope you have fun here in the States!
@delana64632 жыл бұрын
Hi Kabir, keep in mind there are 48 lower states in the US (meaning all the states other than Hawaii, and Alaska) and a 3 hour drive wouldn't take you across most of them at even given point. Driving in January could be problematic due to weather. The best times to drive across the US would be Spring thru Fall. That time can vary by a few weeks depending on what part of the country you are in. Flying around is a great way to cover more general areas and locations, but driving across the US is amazing and experience worth taking time to do.
@LambentLark2 жыл бұрын
The funniest culture shock I ever heard was when my 6' 6.5" dad went to Japan. He was there for a month. He said he hit his head every single day. Lmao. I asked him why he didn't learn from his mistake, a question he often asked me. He said he gave up when he almost knocked himself out on a sign while avoiding an awning. Then there was the bed. They had to bring in a second bed because his feet were hanging over the end of the mattress. The local kids kept calling him Kyojin. When he found out it ment giant. He said, thats Mr. Kyojin. Lol my Dad had a good soul and sense of humor. He just rolled with whatever life handed him. Glad he passed that down to me.
@robertwilber1909 Жыл бұрын
lol... I am 5'10" and knocked myself out in Ibiza
@aggiebaka4081 Жыл бұрын
🤣🤣...had the same experience.
@jim6161 Жыл бұрын
Yea I hit by head a fair amount in Japan. Even when I was young and In high school I had to duck coming into the classroom.
@BadgerBJJ Жыл бұрын
I’m 6”2 and muscular 235 lbs. In southern Italy I was like a giant. I wanted to buy shoes, size 12.5 American and they looked at me like I was crazy.
@christinerichards19822 жыл бұрын
So FYI, if you come to the US in January, whether you fly or drive, expect snow and travel delays. Also limited access to parks anywhere in the north. Pack lots of warm clothes. I’d actually suggest that you stick to the south in January unless you like snow related activities.
@tybooskie2 жыл бұрын
And by south that's below NC and away from the mountains. NC; especially in the west, and VA are very cold and snowy in January. Evan GA can get pretty nippy.
@violetgibson92 жыл бұрын
Yes, if your plan is for January, you would do well to aim south. We get snowstorms here which would scare you comatose. You would not want your first driving experience in this country to end you up in a hospital. You can’t really imagine it. You could only understand from experience. You should definitely check out Texas. The stuff which surprised you because it looked so old, we do have various locations which honor the early days with businesses which are themed from the early settlement days, and various towns will have recreations of the revolutionary battles, or civil war battles. People will dress accordingly, picnics are frequently involved around battle re-enactments. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania has tour guides who dress in the styles of the revolutionary era. You might start there, then head south to Florida, then west towards Texas. You would experience some snow that way, but it would not rob you of half your time here. If you look around yt, I am sure you can find some videos showing some of the events I described, and also look for winter storms in the northern USA.
@RobertaS1272 жыл бұрын
@@tybooskie Yes, definitely the Deep South only. I live in VA and we gets lots of snow and ice in January.
@Sobergirl_2 жыл бұрын
Winter months are not a good time to visit. You would have more fun coming any time from April-October.
@Sobergirl_2 жыл бұрын
Shoot for mid May to Mid July. You will miss the snow and extreme heat and also the National Parks will be open. The elevation is a factor too. For example… Arizona could be getting 90 degrees Fahrenheit, but the Grand Canyon North Rim is 8800 foot elevation and it will be about 60 degrees Fahrenheit up there.
@Brashnir3 жыл бұрын
I'd strongly recommend against trying to see the whole US in one trip, even if you're here for 2 months. Best to make a regional trip, and see the best of a drivable area of the country, rather than wasting a week of your trip in airports. You can always come back again in the future and see another area. There will be a pretty good reason for a Brit to visit again in 2026.
@colleenmonfross42833 жыл бұрын
Definitely agree. I'm planning a trip to Europe and I am going to start with one or two places at a time so that I can spend time there and see them well instead of just the tourist places. Visiting the US is no different.
@shaftshaft3 жыл бұрын
Strongly recommend a two week trip to drive the 101 from Cali to washington or vice versa if you can only do one trip to US. Or if you are more of a city person than maybe East Coast.
@shaftshaft3 жыл бұрын
Just the way things have been lately with Climate Change gotta do it in June.
@pc25553 жыл бұрын
@@shaftshaft lol the heat wave on the west coast this summer has not happened since the 1930s. Its not climate change it will not happen next year most likely.
@kazeryu173 жыл бұрын
@@colleenmonfross4283 same. If I ever visit Europe, I would break it into smaller trips. I have a few relatives from the UK, and alot of interest in Spain, and france so I would probably visit both countries for one trip. Also, I would love to visit central Europe, particularly Germany, czechia, Slovakia, and Hungary, so I may make another trip out of that. Considering how large those countries are, I may have to split it all into 4 trips.
@skinsfan4422 жыл бұрын
I know you said you love red lobster but when you visit DONT EAT THERE! Go local! ESPECIALLY if you’re on the East or west coast, a lot of local places do fresh caught and make amazing dishes. Also with cars here if you get a manual rental it’s practically theft proof too (which can be an issue in major cities especially if you’re visiting from another country) cause a lot of people don’t know how to drive manual. Also speed limits here are weirdly a “suggestion” to an extent. On highways if you’re going 9 over the limit most of the time the police will leave you alone. 5 over is usually not a problem. But I would say never go more than 10 over in any given place. On local roads, I would definitely stay within no more than 5 over in areas of 35 or lower cause the police will pull you over. They monitor those ares a lot more closely and are more strict
@markedwards36472 жыл бұрын
Yeah, unless I am really short on time, I set the cruise control on the speed limit, or if I am rushed, 4 over the limit. It actually does burn much less gasoline, except on roads with speed limits that are not timed by lights. That way, I only have to look out for aggressive drivers, and those who fall asleep in left turn lanes with green arrows.
@lever0811 Жыл бұрын
my little town the speed limit is 30 mph not 31 and not 29. its been named the best speed trap in the state. cops have nothing else to do.
@ChristCharity12 жыл бұрын
You're right about the bathroom stall gaps being partly for safety and escaping. It's also to help keep the line moving-- so people can see that you're in there. Also, it's easier for mopping and sharing toilet paper through the stalls if your neighbor is out.
@MrsWheezer Жыл бұрын
Newer mass public restrooms (think Buc-ee’s) have the doors that give you privacy. They also show occupied or not based on if the lock is engaged.
@cathipalmer82172 жыл бұрын
In most stores, if a salesperson approaches you, it's more than fine to smile and say, "I'm good," or "Oh, I'm just looking," and they should leave you alone.
@filianablanxart83052 жыл бұрын
I'm just looking , or I'm just browsing for now .
@SA-zy1zq2 жыл бұрын
Unless... they are on commission, then they are a bit more pushy
@filianablanxart83052 жыл бұрын
@@SA-zy1zq Two edged sword . If they are on commission , they are much more likely to be actually knowledgeable on their products . If a particular establishment's products or services are simple enough to be sold by basic generic minimum wage , usually indifferent warm bodies , that's who will get hired .
@teresajaskowiak21652 жыл бұрын
I worked retail. It's a weird psychological thing to let customers know we are watching so don't steal.
@greasey86952 жыл бұрын
@@teresajaskowiak2165 True, but that isn’t to say that workers aren’t also trying to help.
@SaintEcliptus3 жыл бұрын
Driving across the US is actually one of the best parts about living here. Nothing will replace an unsuspecting sunset driving across the west. Totally worth it.
@melissahergenroder37272 жыл бұрын
Totally agree. Driving is so much better than flying. When you drive you get to see some cute small towns , beautiful landscape, cute little shops or markets along the way. We drove from Mobile AL (an hour and a half from Florida) to LA and loved it. You went from lush greenery to rolling hills, flat plains, desert, Grand Cayon, and mountains (Although the Smoky Mountains Are must-see 💚). We actually did it in a few days. Although I would have love to had more time. Spend a day or two in every state. Oh and got to drive down Route 66. She needs a little work but still fun. If you want a shorter trip you could always start around my area. You have beautiful beaches to enjoy. You also have New Orleans that is two and a half hours away (day trip). You made a comment about the beautiful oak trees. Mobile and New Orleans have plenty of those. Then you could go north Alabama and see some beautiful green covered hills and mountains. Which can be four to sixs hours from the beaches. Keep going north you'll hit Tennessee which has a ton of nice things to visit depending on what kind of trip your looking for. You have plenty of hiking and if you want to see a big city you could always hit Nashville. I personally like Gatlinburg it's smaller and kinda touristy but it is in the middle of the smokies 💜. Also good chance of you seeing wild life. Including black bears. They had one walk through town about 2 weeks ago. So if you don't want to drive to much that's a nice short trip with a few different landscapes. Also a lot of nice areas to camp. Love Fall Creek Falls TN state park. Which ever you choose I just would not do it durring holiday season (November until the beging of January). Everything gets busier at that time of year. Have fun.
@andrewwebb32482 жыл бұрын
Hitting a sunset or sunrise in the southwest is literally movie worthy.
@rychei53932 жыл бұрын
Ya, train trips can be pretty fun too.
@filianablanxart83052 жыл бұрын
@@melissahergenroder3727 To visualize Gatlinburg , think of a beach resort that just happens to have mountains instead of ocean next to it . Yes , Smokey Mtn NP is spectacular . It's also the single most visited National Park . If you're just driving and not hiking/ backpacking it can be crowded . But there are lots of spectacular mountains in that region . To combine mountain scenery and going places , travel the Blue Ridge Parkway/ Skyline Drive . Few facilities directly on it , but lots of towns , attractions . history a few minutes drive either side . Either a short stretch , or the whole 574 mile combined length from Northern Virginia to southern North Carolina .
@kelleyjogirl Жыл бұрын
Yesssss! Nothing like a road trip! Best kind of vacation.
@MrTypeSETit2 жыл бұрын
Cameras on the roads to catch speeders in my State (Missouri) has been ruled unconstitutional because to be convicted of a crime (in this case, speeding) a defendant needs to be able to question his/her accuser. You can't call a camera to the witness stand.
@BiologyBabe2 жыл бұрын
Same in Colorado
@mage14392 жыл бұрын
I mean, that's kind of stupid. A camera isn't an accuser; it's proof. If you get caught robbing a jewelry store, I'm sure their camera are good enough to get you convicted.
@hackerx73292 жыл бұрын
@@mage1439 Yes but there are some serious issues with speed cameras in particular. Was the radar calibrated correctly. Was it aligned correctly with the camera. Was there another vehicle at the same time that the radar read and the camera caught and ticketed the wrong vehicle. How do you prove you have ticketed the correct driver without an officer checking their ID?
@eaglelove00 Жыл бұрын
In CA, it’s the officer viewing the camera footage/pictures who is the accuser. If you challenge a ticket, you can go to court and face the person reviewing the proof that you broke the law 🤣 Hey, you break the law, be ready to take responsibility for it… it’s called integrity 😃
@jimpatterson3286 Жыл бұрын
As an American, one of the things that I love to do is visit the grocery store in different states and cities.
@thershers44843 жыл бұрын
If you are coming in January you may want to stay in southern parts of the USA. The northern states may be very cold and snowy. It makes driving a little harder for people who don’t drive in snow a lot.
@katyareads2213 жыл бұрын
Washington DC is deserted in January....but no long lines to see the sites then
@unnecessaryapostrophe40473 жыл бұрын
Once you're out West, the cold and snow is much nicer. I would agree, though, that any non-Russian visitor to the USA might want to avoid places like Minneapolis or Buffalo in January.
@webbtrekker5343 жыл бұрын
For January travel stay to the southern 1/2 of the US but you can see all the west coast. it stays mostly snow free except a few days to a week most winters. I live near Seattle and winter here is mostly above freezing all winter except those exceptions.
@shyryTsr2k3 жыл бұрын
@@webbtrekker534 I got a friend from Washington as well and he says it can get pretty damn cold there but the snow doesn't stick for very long. Here in Cali though we got nothin but sun sun and more sun all year round! But we are also on fire most the time because of the droughts and all that.
@FNJ7203 жыл бұрын
That’s right! You could get stuck in some northern areas. (Snowed in, icy roads, etc.)
@jordanmarshall66282 жыл бұрын
I would recommend bringing your passport if you're going to be ID'd. I had a friend from Canada try to use her drivers license and the store clerk didn't recognize it and didn't accept it. Fake ID's are very common here so bouncers and cashiers are usually trained on what different state ID's look like so they can spot a fake, if they don't recognize it they may assume it's fake, whereas a passport is a more credible ID.
@teresastabler2 жыл бұрын
Fake id's are common but yet still the most accepted form of id.
@Adiscretefirm2 жыл бұрын
I know a woman from Liverpool that went to college in the US. When her father flew to Chicago to help her move to Florida for her Master's degree and finally got to Tallahassee he figured out it was equivalent to driving from Liverpool to Italy.
@delana64632 жыл бұрын
The hotel experience cheaper vs more expensive isn't comparing orange to orange. While the cheaper chain hotels are safe, clean, and provide a limited amount of services, like a pool, exercise room, cable, that sorta thing. The breakfast isn't an order what you'd like, it's packaged foods, self serve, sometimes even prepare like a waffle, or put out in catering containers for you to grab what you want. The more expensive hotels tend to have room service and you order off a menu and it's prepared by the hotel chef. The linens, beds, pillows, and other furnishings are nicer, most offer spa, and shopping, etc. It's just a different type of experience. Nothing wrong with the cheaper especially if you are just wanting a place to shower, and sleep while traveling and seeing the sights.
@hedonista75933 жыл бұрын
A lesser known favorite American pastime: ROAD TRIP!!! I don't even think twice about a 12 hour drive to Los Angeles, lol. Driving shows you more of "real" America than flying. But, yes. You have to have the time and the desire to do it. I love road trips, personally, but they're not for everyone. 😁
@PsychoSpiral3 жыл бұрын
I've read this on Reddit a few years ago of this European guy (forgot what country) who posted that he''s going on a road trip in U.S. He's asking advice on how to prepare for the trip. The Americans: "How long is the trip according to your plans?" Euro guy said: "About two hours." Americans: LOL (then comments of how that's like a grocery trip, commute, and etc. to them)
@awphooey2u5193 жыл бұрын
Oh same. A 12 hour trip from new Orleans to Kissimmee. No question, I'd go.
@laeliawatt85933 жыл бұрын
@@PsychoSpiral Aaahhahahaa! I actually laughed out loud at reading "2 hours". Was not expecting that. Where was he going? Across town? 🤣
@Hearth1232 жыл бұрын
Road trips are the best. My sister and I drove from MN to CA then down the Pacific coast highway and then over through AZ and TX. It was awesome to see so much of the country and stop in all kinds of cute little towns along the way
@benjalucian15152 жыл бұрын
I enjoyed Kabir's "long trip" of 3 hours. That's a trip to another town to have lunch and then drive back the same day. And depending how big your city is, you start counting the hours AFTER you leave the city limits. For some, it's an hour just getting out of town. 😊
@diskonnekt13133 жыл бұрын
The rule for hotels in the US: avoid the seedy places and the greedy places.
@baskervillebee60973 жыл бұрын
Once stayed a a 17th century coaching inn in England that was a Best Western Hotel. 😳😳😂 ( Best Western rating is considered reliably safe/clean.)
@philindabell62922 жыл бұрын
Do your best to stay away from tourist traps in places like NY, Philadelphia, the larger cities. Think outside the box. And remember, each area of the states have different rules depending on the state so do your research! 💕
@jn1mrgn2 жыл бұрын
For a lot of Americans in the west, our great-grandparents crossed the continent in covered wagons, so we can't complain about driving long distances in a modern comfortable automobile.
@mindweavers3 жыл бұрын
It's now 21 for cigarettes in most places. Also, sodas are not as cheap now, and a lot of Walmarts are closing overnight. Covid has changed things here.
@kollynschippers20123 жыл бұрын
Covid has changed small things but no the leaders of this country currently are the ones changing everything
@mindweavers3 жыл бұрын
@@kollynschippers2012 Trying to be non-political especially since he's not from here. But I agree with you.
@hah34563 жыл бұрын
In the South not much has changed at all….probably a good time for him to visit the Southeastern US
@mindweavers3 жыл бұрын
@@hah3456 Arkansas, things have changed here.
@hah34563 жыл бұрын
@@mindweavers I’m sorry to hear that, I have friends there and they haven’t cee pressed a problem with inflation but it could be the city
@jebus5712 жыл бұрын
That's so crazy to hear your longest drives were like 4 hours haha. I live in Texas and regularly visit family in San Antonio from El Paso, that's an 8 hour drive just within Texas. I've made that drive more times than I can remember.
@treetopjones7372 жыл бұрын
For people that drive it, it's like 8 hours from L.A. to San Francisco.
@tsvandyke2 жыл бұрын
16 hour drive to meet bother in LA ... I live in San Francisco . $400 plane ticket .. or ... $150 driving a car.
@filianablanxart83052 жыл бұрын
Change your mindset from such a tiny country like England . Distance and travel time isn't a bad thing to be avoided or regretted . make it an opportunity . The journey can be at least as enjoyable and enlightening as the destination . Many ( most ? ) Americans enjoy driving and road trips . You get to see the country up close at ground level . If you see interesting scenery , lakes , whatever , pull over and enjoy .Visit local history sites. Drive the non freeway roads . Eat at local diners , shop at local stores , visit non famous State Parks , have a beer or snack at the local bar , and talk with the residents . As we say , " Get to know the Real America " . Takes you longer to " get there " ? So what . If you're having a month or two here , you've got time . Not so much in winter , but in the warmer months stop a small town festival , or a county fair . If you see signs for local civic group/ fraternal club/ veteran's post / Boy Scout Troop having a Bull Roast / oyster scald/ corn boil / bar b que / etc , enjoy the local food specialty and socialize . You don't have to do 12 hour marathon drives . Be leisurely , and take a day or two to get to wherever .
@Edna2u2 жыл бұрын
I live in Tx in the Ft worth area and its a 9 hr drive to El Paso
@meli-belli2 жыл бұрын
Same with Florida! I would consistently drive from FL to LA and 7 hours of the drive would be simply leaving Florida 🙃
@brendaframe96612 жыл бұрын
When you said, “What is that”, it was Colonial Williamsburg. You can eat foods cooked from recipes in that time, see the first psychiatrist hospital, pet the animals, buy some handmade crystal and jewelry!!!
@jamestaylor2920 Жыл бұрын
Williamsburg was an actual English colonial town circa 1750. It was the Governmental seat for the Virginia colony. The town is the home of William and Mary University established under charter by King William and Queen Mary in 1693. It is the second oldest educational institution in America and the 9th oldest English speaking in the world. Archeological digs located the town and plotted the exact locations of it's buildings and streets. Many of these buildings have been rebuilt on site using the original construction techniques. Research identified the owners, occupants, and function of the buildings. Actors reenact the historical people and provide scheduled tours for visitors. Many artisans use period techniques and equipment to produce items for sale ... Paper, candies, toys, and iron implements (blacksmith). Plan a visit if you want to experience life in the pre-revolutionary war Virginia Colony.
@reirei58392 жыл бұрын
The must have at Culver's is the fresh battered, deep fried cheese curds with marinara and/or ranch. They're AMAZING 👏😍.
@grumblesa10 Жыл бұрын
..and the custard.
@amytempleton66502 жыл бұрын
I’m from Texas and when we went to Ireland, our guide was amazed that we’ll drive 200-300 miles just for a day trip. LOL You’ll definitely need to fly within the States!
@ossiningsue2 жыл бұрын
I drove from NYC to Key West to visit my grandparents. No big deal
@UnbreakableLexii2 жыл бұрын
I’m from Houston so this is true! 😂
@paultiki99682 жыл бұрын
Drive from west Texas to east Texas takes a whole day
@bibles12342 жыл бұрын
Planes are the way to go, just driving from Dallas to New Mexico is 10 hours! That's just crossing 1 State. Dallas to Alabama, also 10 hours. Flying is the way to go and there are quick regional area airlines like Southwest airlines or Jet Blue.
@therealz360z72 жыл бұрын
I was surprised the commercials in Ireland are racier than ours and they're surprised st.pattys day is as big as it is not so over there.
@cassieb18602 жыл бұрын
Please don’t come to the US and eat fast food! Ask people for a local mom and pop places to eat. Much better food, healthier (you wont gain 35 pounds on your trip) and you will most likely learn a ton of things! Believe me, if you have a foreign accent, you will be granted local tour information for free.
@jlack19852 жыл бұрын
Depends on where you go. Some fast food places are phenomenal and absolutely worth a visit. Like, don't come here and have McDonald's (because ew), but definitely give In-N-Out a go.
@syncity292 жыл бұрын
Tbh…There’s a lot of food options besides fast food
@RogueJyn2 жыл бұрын
I'd recommend cheesecake factory if your looking for fat food at a sit down restaurant, talking of course about the dinners. Don't have the cheesecake afterwards, it's good but it's a huge calorie load.
@gregengel16162 жыл бұрын
@@jlack1985 I hope he ends up in the West. Unfortunately, I lived in Arkansas for 19 years without ever having an In-N-Out Burger or a Tommy Burger 😢
@mage14392 жыл бұрын
I live in a rural area and I've seen incredible local restaurants come and go. There's still a pizza place about a 20 minute drive away that I'd put against any pizza anywhere. Oh, it's so good.
@sharonjames1255 Жыл бұрын
Yes Kabir, our driver's license, which has our picture on it, is actually used for our ID more than anything else is; and of course we have to have our drivers license with us if we are driving! People that are still in school, whatever kind (grade school, high school, collage), usually have a Student ID they can use as well.
@artemisw0lff0x47 Жыл бұрын
I worked selling alcohol in a store. I had to check ID's for everyone, no matter what age you looked like because we had people use fake ID's and other peoples ID's before. I did accept both driver license and passports. I think I also was aloud to accept military ID's too.
@cooperhilinsky63612 жыл бұрын
The “fish & chips” you saw are crab cakes! They usually come w remoulade sauce (kinda like a spicy Cajun) and lemon. They are yummy and if you’re on the east coast (specifically Baltimore or Boston) they’re a must!
@RandomUser23882 жыл бұрын
The blue crab in maryland is a must, as well as dungeness crab on the oregon and Washington coast, absolutely delicious. I grew up on the oregon coast so i favor dungies more, but blue crab is good as well. Honestly if you see king or snow crab on the menu just avoid it. Its tourist crab, basically its profitable and easy to get so they market it to tourist, and somehow people think its good😂, beyond me. Word of strong advice tho, get seafood that is local to the area, for example dont get a salmon dinner in Virginia, because well there are no salmon in Virginia, so that fish has traveled from the north west or alaska to get to your plate in Virginia, probably not the freshest or tastiest thing you can eat. Also if there is something weird on the menu and your unsure, try it first and then ask what it is😂, for example scrapple in the south. See if you like it before you know exactly what it is, because if they tell you then ya wont wanna try it😂. If i could tell you anything to avoid it would be chicago illinois and the state of California, both for crime and price. Its obnoxious how expensive things are there
@JonnyQuest642 жыл бұрын
@@RandomUser2388 being a native to Chicagos little brother in crime and cost Rockford Illinois I couldn't agree more. Best thing to do in Illinois is to get the hell out before you get stuck forever 😆
@socheoteyza62112 жыл бұрын
Memphis in Orange County has the best crab cakes
@RandomUser23882 жыл бұрын
@@socheoteyza6211 yes but that requires you to go to cali🤷♂️😂, imo not worth it
@juneoconnor45032 жыл бұрын
I had crab cakes in New Orleans when I visited a friend in Mississippi. Food of the gods! I never have much of an appetite but I could inhale those things all day. We don’t get that in England,not like those anyway
@victoriac57212 жыл бұрын
I’ve driven from New York to California twice and while it is a hell of a drive and takes days it’s super cool, to see how much the terrain changes and all the cities along the way, and some national parks are crazy amazing. Literally one day I drove from the arches which is in Utah and was about 104 degrees up through the Rockies that were 60 still with snow. Hope you have fun!
@sheherazahde5611 Жыл бұрын
Just diving from upstate New York to Philadelphia is interesting! Going through the Lehigh Tunnel through the Blue Mountain is crazy! You can see that ridge coming for miles and on the other side it has a different climate!
@AdamsCountyExtension2 жыл бұрын
I love how open minded you are and how excited you get about the food! The fish & chips looking dish is crab cakes 😊 Hope you have a wonderful time when you visit!!!
@alhuff88042 жыл бұрын
They never officially say which Springfield the Simpsons come from. Matt Greoning did this on purpose because so many states have a Springfield, so people could relate to it. But the town itself is based on Springfield, Oregon, which is his home town. Now before the movie was released, a promo was done where people could vote for where they want the town to be and Virginia won. Since then, many references in the show hint that they live in Virgina, given the distances to places, football teams, weathern patterns, etc.
@kinghershybar42943 жыл бұрын
Drivers licenses count as ID. In fact most people use that as their ID
@phobiaone3063 жыл бұрын
Yes, but his DL being from another country some places won't know what to do with it. I've seen it several times. Best thing to do is have both your Passport, and Driver's License.
@Fetch262913 жыл бұрын
@@phobiaone306 Yes. In Boston, I have seen signs in some stores saying that Out of State Licences not accepted as ID for alcohol purchase. Please have additional form of ID.
@kinghershybar42943 жыл бұрын
@@Fetch26291 what other form of ID could someone use then?
@Fetch262913 жыл бұрын
@@kinghershybar4294 For international travelers, Passport. For college students, their school i.d. I believe it was mostly the small stores not wanting to have to teach their employees how every legal licence in the world looked.
@kinghershybar42943 жыл бұрын
@@Fetch26291 it just surprised me that out of state driver’s licenses may not count as ID
@rondawohl35622 жыл бұрын
Kabir - you as so sweet and fun to watch! I'm born and bred in the USA and it is so fun watching your reactions to things that we consider as "normal" and assume everyone else does too! It's really an education for us Americans as well as yourself!
@kabirconsiders2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Rhonda :)
@lever0811 Жыл бұрын
well said Ronda Wohl. Wouldn't showing Kabir around be a hoot?
@michellecolombo98842 жыл бұрын
We homeschooled our kids, so we would take yearly road trips to see all the contiguous US states. The last one we did took 5 weeks, and over 5,000 miles. Texas over to East coast and up to New England and Montreal, Canada, and then back home. And that was only one portion of the USA. We have visited 45 out of the lower 48 states, and it has taken 5 multi-week, thousands of miles trips.
@wowoshell2 жыл бұрын
So I have watched several of your videos about the USA, and I feel quite invested in you having a successful trip to see our wonderful country! When I travel, even just within the states, I have found that weather plays a VERY significant part in the overall quality of the trip. When you shared that you plan to visit in January, my heart sunk. It may be the best time to travel from a financial perspective, but it is NOT the optimal time of year to come to the USA, in my opinion. : (. Unless you plan on spending most of your time in Southern California, Southern Florida,or New Mexico, you will be coming to America during a very cold time of year in many states.if you love the cold weather, then great! January may be the perfect time for you. I prefer the changes in the Seasons, so I live in Kentucky. I have the “best of it all” by living where I do. I am in Northern Kentucky, known as the Tri-State area. I am only a 10 minute drive to a nice size city: Cincinnati, Ohio. I am a 20 minute drive to Southern Indiana, and in my state of Kentucky, I am a little over an hour 20’minutes to Lexington, KY where we have the great University of Kentucky. College Basketball is a huge deal in Kentucky!! If you like basketbal,
@kabirconsiders2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for the info Lori!
@ZackHamlin13 жыл бұрын
I see a lot of other people saying this too, but local restaurants will be so much cooler and the food will be much better than fast food anywhere you happen to be in the US. Seeing all the different fast food would probably be interesting for you, but local food will be much, much better
@kelly_kpb3 жыл бұрын
My brothers roommate in the army had a theory: the restaurant that has their Christmas lights up year round has the best food in town. We have tested this theory all over the world, and never been disappointed. If you think about it, it’s usually the small local places that are doing this, and the best experience.
@heresyoursign92732 жыл бұрын
Kabir - I've heard In and Out isn't worth the hype BUT if you ever come to America find a CULVERS and PORTILLOS. Their Cheese Burgers,Sandwiches, and desserts is not even a comparison to most fast food. I will say that both of those places are somewhere between a real resteraunt and fast food. I live by Chicago but I do know they have started to franchise all around America.
@filianablanxart83052 жыл бұрын
I get it about foreign tourists having seen all the American fast food chains due to product placement in all the movies and tv shows , and they're curious . But they're mostly necessary evils if you're on the go and 5 minutes to grab mediocre food and go is controlling parameter . But for eating on purpose , local places , or at most small regional mini chain is best .
@tetrahedron49392 жыл бұрын
For alcohol identification, always use your passport. As in some places (like Utah) non-US identification (excluding passports) cannot be used as ID for alcohol sales. Also be aware that alcohol laws are regional, where every state, county and city has the right to make any laws regarding the sale of alcohol as long as the governing body above it hasn’t already made a similar law. This means some places can have no alcohol on Sunday, or prices fixed above a certain threshold or just flat out banning the sale of alcohol in the jurisdiction.
@matthew96772 жыл бұрын
Interesting. Lots of times/places drivers liceNe is acceptable. I think the video mentioned passport because international travelers will at least all have that.
@eg614002 жыл бұрын
Drivers license are acceptable. My cousin from Mexico used her drivers license and it worked.
@amandaw6872 Жыл бұрын
Interesting thing that I learned a few years ago (and I might be a little off with specifics, but the bottom line....) - apparently the county in Tennessee with the most whiskey distilleries is a dry county (no commercial sales of alcohol).
@Miss_Camel Жыл бұрын
@@amandaw6872 we only recently got to buy liquor on sundays, beer after midnight, and wine in grocery stores!! We still have a LOT of dry counties, tho, but I mean, the counties are pretty close together. Fireworks were illegal in my county for most of my life, but if you drove like 25 minutes, you could get them easily. Also, alcohol can’t be sold within so many feet of a church, etc. But I laughed so hard when he just said the longest drive he’s ever been on is 4 hours!! Lolol it’s a 15 hour drive to my dad’s house and I’ve always done it in one trip. 😂
@amberwinter7134 Жыл бұрын
Some place can't accept a foreign driver's license due to law, restraunt management, or even personal preference. There are very severe legal consequences for serving/selling alcohol to someone under 21. If they aren't willing to accept a dl from another country they have a good reason.
@jjschannel65322 жыл бұрын
I know this is an older video but I just found your channel and I love it! I know we pronounce some words differently but I laughed so hard when you said 'tarter' sauce. like Tar-tar. Here we pronounce it tar-tur. Anyway, love you love your vids, keep them coming! I'm from Michigan USA
@kabirconsiders2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much JJ :)
@charlotteinnocent87522 жыл бұрын
Americans are very genuine about their friendliness. And they are! Mostly. And do be careful about speeding or your driving in general because they really pull over more people there.
@deehines57502 жыл бұрын
When you asked if that was an old timey restaurant, it could've been but we also have Amish/Pennsylvania Dutch people here that still live that way for the most part and don't accept most modern things. They make excellent woodcraft items or homemade baked goods and jams to sell to tourists though.
@jacquelynejohnson91272 жыл бұрын
Ohio and Pennsylvania for the Amish and Mennonite food , beautiful country , watch out for the horse drawn carriages
@nathan52952 жыл бұрын
You're right, but that footage seems to be from Williamsburg, Virginia where they re-create a colonial-era town for tourists.
@jgw54912 жыл бұрын
@@nathan5295 I'd bet it is. I need to get there someday.
@samcharlie77242 жыл бұрын
A bus trip to Amish country is a annual event the "church ladies" do here in Ohio. THE FOOD IS SO GOOD😍😇
@SA-zy1zq2 жыл бұрын
I live in Illinois, we have several Amish towns and my mom was raised in Indiana in Amish communities. They are all over the Midwest. But they are probably in higher concentration in the East, never been there so I don't know how common they are there. Here, I see them daily almost and we're a good 45 minute drive from the nearest town.
@sue79712 жыл бұрын
January? Unless you plan on spending most of your time in Florida, Texas or Southern California! Spring (May) or Fall (September) I think are best! Not too hot or too Cold. Also: You think you’re only going to gain 5 pounds? You might want to incorporate a fitness plan in your trip. The food is amazing! Go for the local cuisine!
@jamesmommy132 жыл бұрын
LOL, or incorporate stretch pants into your wardrobe.
@gabyheon212 жыл бұрын
I’m so proud to be 🇺🇸 I visited 🇬🇧 two months ago and I was so surprised as well.. You do have a beautiful country.❤️
@kabirconsiders2 жыл бұрын
I'm glad you enjoyed your visit Gaby 🥰🇬🇧🇺🇸
@carissabradford43452 жыл бұрын
We do have manual cars in America as well. Mostly in sports cars now. They just aren't as common as they used to be.. I love that you commented on how much fun it is to drive a manual shift car.. I drive a Chevy Camaro manual and love it! ❤️
@TNBuckeye16173 жыл бұрын
When it comes to the “Speed Limit” in the US, it’s very important to remember that many states have laws against “impeding the normal flow of traffic” or laws to “keep right, except to pass”, etc. I regularly drive on a highway where the speed limit is 55 mph and the people will drive 70-75 mph in the far left lane; also, the more local the police, the less they seem to care. Seriously, put State Troopers on this highway and watch the speeds collapse down to 55-60. In the same county, we have a small city that seems to fund itself on speeding tickets because the smart people don’t speed or keep it to less than 5 mph over the limit. My advice to you is, get out of the locals’ way, avoid rush hour (especially in cities), and relax in the slow lane most of the time; if you approach driving in the US with the right attitude, it’s much less stressful.
@gggooding2 жыл бұрын
Historical thingy: back in the early 20th, there were amazing public transit systems in major American cities. So much so that no one in urban areas bought cars when cars became a thing. The corporations that profited from these new fangled cars (Ford, US Steel, etc) bought all the public transit trolleys and rails in major cities...and dismantled them forcing people to buy cars. Everything in the store is for sale.
@ellenlehrman92992 жыл бұрын
Yep. Our public transportation went down the drain due to the power of the automobile industry.
@warlaker2 жыл бұрын
That was exactly what happened in L.A. We had a good light rail system, but it got blown out and only now do we have something like that again
@AliciaMully2 жыл бұрын
Greedy selfish capitalists! Lol maybe the magnetic trains like Japan will save us.
@Kwaspo2 жыл бұрын
Not exactly true, yes people like to blame the big bad capitalists but in reality the issue comes down to size and space. There is a ton of space between our cities and even within a lot of cities things are spread out. The size these transport networks would need to span would remove the convenience and cost efficiency. It's the main reason we do not have high speed rail across the country, it would just cost way too much. The ticket prices would probably be above prices for flights. Add in the fact that states are basically their own countries, and the logistics for large scale public transport get murky. Many large, dense cities have great public transport between busses, metros and bike lanes, but it just doesn't make any sense for sparse or rural areas.
@badgodsit2 жыл бұрын
Oooh, that’s EXACTLY what I was thinking when I saw that part! I’m glad you brought it up, cause I couldn’t remember all the particulars. I watched a documentary about cars and transportation in America once, and the kind of trolley cars they still have in San Francisco, apparently they used to be EVERYWHERE. I think they said something like it used to be possible to get from one end of the country to the other using those trolley cars…which is totally mind blowing considering how big US is. 🤯 But yeah, the people with vested interest in cars and fuel bought them and I think even burned them all? I seem to remember an image of some of them piled up and burning. I’ll have to look for that one again. It was super interesting.
@despaahana2 жыл бұрын
It is very sad that there are many people here in America that are not proud of their country.
@nitanice2 жыл бұрын
if you're in the north at all in winter, you'll redefine the meaning of "cold!" (except the Pacific Northwest). regional foods: Maryland and Virginia = crabs! most of the South = local barbecue places Florida = Cuban (try a Cuban sandwich) anywhere Florida to California in the South = real Mexican food. In all those places, make sure to ask someone local for the REAL deal, not a chain. And if in Tampa, check out Bern's steakhouse (amazing menu is online). If too pricey, just go to the desert room. As someone else suggested, you might want to rent a amall RV. If you do, make sure you know how to hook it up correctly. The Southwest is GORGEOUS (Grand Canyon, Arches National Park, etc.) If you intend to hit up national parks, you might want to look into a pass to make it more affordable. Or if going to a particular state for parks, look into state park passes. If you visit Utah, that'll be eye-opening. It's mostly Mormon, and they don't drink alcohol or caffeine. While you can get coffee or coke, etc., they might serve it strangely -- like hand you an unopened cola with a glass of ice while they look at you funny. Looking forward to seeing where your adventure takes you!
@karenpusateri20892 жыл бұрын
That food is crab cakes. Very tasty, extremely popular in the Mid-Atlantic region- Maryland, Virginia, Washington D.C. and Delaware. A word of caution on cheaper hotels...if you see stars of 2 or below, they are not nice hotels. The rooms are usually not very clean, amenities are basic, etc... look at 3 or higher. Look at user reviews. Complimentary services usually are described on website, so you can plan. The 5 star hotels are based on ambiance, location, and quality. The extras are wonderful, but at a premium.
@evanmcgillicutty38082 жыл бұрын
Crab cakes are very popular down here in Charleston Sc as well where fresh crab isn’t hard to come by
@maryb19232 жыл бұрын
@@evanmcgillicutty3808 blue crabs are plentiful In south Louisiana too!!
@aquatus12 жыл бұрын
In regards to the large space between the floor and the toilet wall, as explained by Hollywood, you need that space to be able to escape foreign spies, slashers/serial killers, or school bullies.
@tsvandyke2 жыл бұрын
space - between the floor & the wall ?
@AliciaMully2 жыл бұрын
@@tsvandyke stall & floor they meant lol
@tybooskie2 жыл бұрын
🤣
@filianablanxart83052 жыл бұрын
Or more seriously , to discourage public toilet stalls being used for drug use , sexual asignations , etc . Or if you collaspe with medical emergency . drug overdose , whatever , you can be spotted and rescued . Or discourage the homeless from permanently moving in .
@msp_isyourteacher6139 Жыл бұрын
Smiling, holding the door for strangers, and saying, “Ya’ll,” is more common than you think. Even my cousins in the North Midwest use it. I’m in Texas.
@shansins3592 жыл бұрын
I drive a manual!! Born and raised in the US. Yes you can buy a manual transmission still at a car lot. Even new cars lol. I've only driven manuals since I was a teenager and I'm 44 now.
@f_ascari60863 жыл бұрын
For reference on how MASSIVE the US is, if the UK was a state it would be ranked 11th in area and is about 1/6th the size of Alaska(biggest in the nation)
@MrTommygunz4203 жыл бұрын
Iirc the landmass of the US is 24.4 of the entire UK (including territorial waters.)
@alanpeterson49393 жыл бұрын
And, if you dug up Ireland, and used it to fill in the Great Lakes, there would still be wet spots. And the Great Lakes are just a handful of lakes on the US/Canada border.
@hengineer3 жыл бұрын
The USA is comparable to all of Europe, with individual countries equaling states.
@MrTommygunz4203 жыл бұрын
@@hengineer which is why we have no VAT pricing, national ad campaigns use pre-tax prices for convenience and the rates can vary from city to city, between counties within a state, and the states themselves. Imagine making an ad that would run across Europe from the UK and Portugal clear to Russia (languages would be dubbed but otherwise the same visually,) and trying to put the same price on all; you have to go pre-tax.
@Hearth1232 жыл бұрын
Shhhh the Texans will hear you, 😂 you know they get salty about Alaska being bigger
@jessedimiro33612 жыл бұрын
it’s so ironic hearing someone from Britain telling Americans to be proud of where they came from lmao
@thefixerer2 жыл бұрын
Make America Great Britain Again
@dorothyfletcher84242 жыл бұрын
Hello there. My name is Dorothy. I live in oregon USA. born in Tennessee, raised in California, back to Tennessee, California again, Washington and oregon. And lived in rhode Island as a military wife. That's criss crossing my beautiful country a few times from two years old, on. And every Mile was by car. It took my husband and I almost a week to get to Rhode Island, and ad a child, my sad drove from California to Tennessee in about four days . ( your video is playing ax I'm typing and i have to laugh at some of the things being said. Of course we drive automatics, yes, we are patriotic. Unfortunately the last few years we haven't represented ourselves as well as we should. But when I see my flag being raised, I'll always get emotional, because there is so very much beauty, and heart. And lordy, the beauty here! Rough mentioned in-and -out burgers. My mom was in labor with her fifth child, and on the way to the hospital she made my dad stop so she could get a burger on the way. Lol. If you haven't come on your trip yet, and you really want to know the diversity of the land, and tge people, try to come to all four corners of this place. I've driven through 32 states. I'm not a big city girl but there are done amazing structures. I'm a born southerner, and I lived down the road from Graceland as a child. Southern hospitality is a real thing. The south Is beautiful. And hotter than a two dollar pistol in the summer. But of all the places I've been. Oregon captured my heart and soul early. I hope you can someday see the forests, with the biggest trees you'll ever see. The wild oregon coast. The mountains where you can ski and enjoy the views. The high desert in Central oregon where the Steens mountains rise ten thousand feet, and are sanctuary fir the famous Kieger Mustangs. These would horses are amazing. And yoy can get to all four corners of the state in one day. Our country is like any other i would think as far as personalities. It takes all kinds. You'll meet some that charm you, and some that are dumner than a box of rocks. But the vast majority are good people. And yes. Helpful and friendly. Wherever you end up please, above all, enjoy yourself. Look beyond the first glance. I'm proud of my little spot on the planet. I hope you will make really good memories here. Oh. No, you do not have to tip your bartender. Not in any place I've worked. Twenty years behind the bar, on the floor cocktail waitresses, and 25 years on stage behind the mic. If its a gratuity for a job well done. A bad server doesn't deserve a tip. It's true they live off those tips. I've not known too many servers that don't go the extra mile, tip or not. But in the nNorth West anyway, we figure you're the judge of the service you get. Sorry such a long novel here. Enjoy your stay, and Welcome!
@missletta77792 жыл бұрын
I’m American, and I haven’t really experienced this less for more hotel concept. ( maybe the places I stay aren’t fancy enough?😆) I will say, that typically, a free breakfast is pretty much usually a garbage breakfast, and the free hotel coffee (whether it’s a nice place or not, is NEVER good.😆 Also, some places have a “mini bar”( I think some European hotels have this too.) It’s a stocked fridge in your room with snacks and drinks, but if you partake they will charge you way more than they are worth.
@xg6hpyk2 жыл бұрын
Decades ago my mom and I stayed at a motel in Pennsylvania that offered a free breakfast. We were disappointed when the next morning that turned out to be donuts and coffee. We went to a diner instead
@webbtrekker5343 жыл бұрын
I would avoid the bus systems like Greyhound for travel. Not what they use to be. You can get a rail pass that will allow you to travel all around the US by train and get on and off where you like. You get to see the country you would miss by air. I've driven across the US quite a number of times. About 5 days travel coast to coast and is interesting if you don't have an agenda you can poke around small town USA and see lots of neat stuff.
@MollyFC2 жыл бұрын
I concur, Greyhound is unreliable and just straight up unpleasant. I rode them a few times and the last time I tried to they gave away my seat to someone on standby even though I had purchased my ticket weeks prior and they tried to refuse a refund. Just a terrible company
@oldfogey46792 жыл бұрын
Webb i go traveling on amtrak as well! Its a great way to go!
@jerryadams67992 жыл бұрын
long distance buses are often unpleasant and can be unsafe. I once had to sit beside a vagrant that had been peeing his clothes for weeks seemingly and you hear of women being assaulted on buses like that. Amtrak does still have a few cross country lines. and that would probably be a cool way to do it you weren't carrying a bunch of stuff.
@coxmosia12 жыл бұрын
If you do take a railway system like Amtrak, try to get your own roomette as traveling with the general public in America can be a bit challenging, fun but a bit annoying.
@oldfogey46792 жыл бұрын
@@coxmosia1 I so want a room but unfortunately that usually costs an extra 100$!
@dgpatter3 жыл бұрын
That “oldie worldie” place you were asking about was Colonial Williamsburg. It’s a living history museum; you have those in the UK as well.
@lovejorita2 жыл бұрын
The US is so big with many states. The location you go will determine the friendliness of the people. If you are traveling, be mindful that racism still exist. The experience of traveling is much different between races. Know where you are going, who you are, and stay safe.
@daniellebeatty39392 жыл бұрын
If you want to travel while you're in the US, I suggest May-June or September-October. The weather will be suitable for planes & cars, and it's outside of the major holiday/tourist season so you can get better prices on hotels. Some national parks where it snows may be closed in January if you wanted to visit them, like Yellowstone. And the heat in the south will be more tolerable.
@cathyvickers90633 жыл бұрын
Colonial Williamsburg is a living museum. The city played an important role in Colonial America & after we won our independence. Actors help bring it to life, giving tours to tourists. They do reenactments. A historic restaurant serves period inspired food, served by staff in period costume. Craftsmen like blacksmiths, glassblowers, and so on give demonstrations and answer questions.
@whispyrr38022 жыл бұрын
I live about 4 hours from Williamsburg and it always a great and educational time. I try to go once a year.
@bracejuice79553 жыл бұрын
I was about to recommend you come up to New England during your trip to the US..then you said you were thinking of coming in January, in which case NEVERMIND! But if you come in the autumn it’s absolutely gorgeous, and I’d be happy to provide a free tour guide!
@McSnacks9303 жыл бұрын
Maybe he wants to experience a good New England winter haha
@spaceshiplewis3 жыл бұрын
Yeah New England winter is a beautiful Norman Rockwell painting for ONLY the the first snow and ONLY for a day, then it's an icy mud track lined with black snow 'til spring thaw.
@susanstetson34352 жыл бұрын
Most hotels in FL add on a resort fee and a daily parking fee and a tourism tax as well as sales taxes.
@MontySchrunk2 жыл бұрын
Regarding the size of the country, I'd encourage someone traveling here, who has time to do so, to not be intimidated by the travel time between places but enjoy the journey and not just the destinations. For example: yes, it's a long drive from Miami to Las Vegas. But if you stretch that trip out you can drive through the Smoky Mountains, stop over in Nashville, Memphis or St. Louis (and/or hundreds of other locations), drive across the great plains region (which some lament but I think has its own beauty) and the desert Southwest, experiencing the varying sights, terrain, attractions and people along the way. Of course this is all as time permits - and if time is limited then yes, flying from point A to point B is most practical. There is a lot to see all across the U.S., however you experience it.
@5PctJuice2 жыл бұрын
Also, fun thing about where I live (Arizona), it's actually illegal for businesses that serve drinks to charge for water by itself. We live in a desert, hydration is a serious issue here. So if your business is able to offer any drink, even if it's a gas station, you can't charge for just water, and most places here have a separate set of small plastic cups used for water alone. It's honestly one of the best things about this place, even if I hate how hot it gets.
@kemeee54072 жыл бұрын
What's also cool though, is the US'S huge diversity of terrain & animal life. In Florida, they have black panther's, all variety of snakes & spiders, as well as gecko's. In the NE here, we have black bears (no grizzly's on East Coast; but on West Coast there is), we do have diamondback rattlesnakes, the occasional moose, copperhead snakes, tons and tons of deer, and we're extremely dense with tree's. All of the East Coast has really gorgeous beaches & little islands that you can boat too, or kayak too. We have huge deserts, we have the middle America plains, Grand Canyon, Rocky mountains....I could go on! When I won a trip from CT to Montana, I won a trip to a dude ranch! It was amazing, to be able to go dog sledding in the Rocky Mountains. Although walking around at night at the ranch was scary as they have lot's of mountain lions in that area of the NW. But skiing down the Rocky's was amazing!! Quite a bit different than going skiing over here in the NE where we don't have such huge mountains. Oh and they have mountain goats in Montana/NW area too. Super cool to see. I also went to Yellowstone & saw the hotsprings. So we have such a huge variety of differents types of land & animals. Pretty neat.
@Cricket27312 жыл бұрын
No black panthers is the US--except in a zoo!
@kristaphipps69322 жыл бұрын
As an American, we sometimes forget that not everyone understands our abbreviations. CT is the abbreviation for Connecticut.
@filianablanxart83052 жыл бұрын
@@Cricket2731 Well .... One may or may not occasionally sneak across the border from the Sierra Madre to stick his paw on US soil just to say he did . ( Wildlife humor ) But we do have an increasing population of " regular " Cougar aka Mountain Lion, aka Puma
@karylkline64422 жыл бұрын
Florida does have panthers, just not black panthers
@RandyStoker19642 жыл бұрын
Also at the medium priced hotels, sometimes you can negotiate price. When my daughter was having her wedding in another state, our room was $99 a night, but since we were getting two rooms I called the hotel and negotiated down to $69 a night. The rooms were very nice, had a large hot tub inside the room, swimming pool, workout facilities and free breakfast. You save a lot of money on that free breakfast when you’re feeding six people.
@numsixber2 жыл бұрын
We took a 3 week road trip out west this summer we started in Central Florida and made a big winding loop up to Montana then all the way down to southern New Mexico, we visited 17 states, 8 national parks and put over 7,000 miles on the car. This was my sixth road trip where we put more than 6500 miles on my car and I have made too many short road trips in the 2000 mile range over the year to count. When you’re pressed for time you definitely have to fly but if you have time I recommend driving so you can see some of the US’s breathtaking scenery ,especially out West.
@lisauptagrafft20102 жыл бұрын
Yes we do drive manuals, they are not the majority of cars, though. I used to love driving manuals, but, now that I’m older, I drive automatics, it’s just easier. ✌🏼❤️
@jacquelynejohnson91272 жыл бұрын
Prefer manual to auto ,
@wraithvendeta2 жыл бұрын
I prefer a manual to an automatic but it is definitely harder on the knees.
@thisbeem27142 жыл бұрын
My "new" manual has hill hold. It is the oddest thing. I mean it's a 2010 so it's not new... I really don't like driving an automatic. If one has paddles then at least you can switch into manual to get that burst of speed or accelerate quickly. But it is all on the steering wheel and it's awkward.
@evilbob8402 жыл бұрын
I got a manual as a teenager because it was cheaper. But, I got used to it (and yeah, it's more fun); I'm over 50 now and have never owned an automatic.
@emaniburton94223 жыл бұрын
The “fish and chips” was a crab cake- best had in Baltimore MD , just outside DC. The old world thing is Colonial Williamsburg in Virginia. It’s a full time living history settlement where volunteers- even children live like the late 1700s 24 hours a day.
@sonjadodson40913 жыл бұрын
I live Baltimore for so many things I call it the city of characters ❤️also known for Blue Crabs 🦀
@MarkoDash3 жыл бұрын
and unless I'm mistaken the archway of trees was Boone Hall plantation in Mt. Pleasant, SC.
@nataliebohemian3 жыл бұрын
🙌 a bit of advice on crabcakes - they’re best when they’re shaped like a ball and broiled. And now I’m starving.
@Sunshine_day2 жыл бұрын
The gaps in public toilet stalls are because it's cheaper to make them that way. It's more expensive to have stalls with floor to ceiling walls and doors.
@annforkin8368 Жыл бұрын
We drive from Michigan to Arizona and California to see my Mom and our daughter every year! Love the drive, there is so much to see! You really miss out when you fly!
@denisesalmon44963 жыл бұрын
When I went to New York. We had to get on the subway and it was a little confusing. So I started asking people around me. They were wonderful! Also ask the locals where do they eat at where is the best food. I didn’t want to go to the tourist Restaurants.
@ongoingstory20712 жыл бұрын
The reason for the bathroom is 3 fold. Yes safety is one of those but it's also makes it so much easier to clean the floors. But more than any of that is that public bathrooms are designed and built by modular. You order premade components based on standard sizes then put them together. It makes it easier to construct and replace.
@zannahmerrill36202 жыл бұрын
stilllll terrible lol and a lot of the time still dirty!!!
@shansins3592 жыл бұрын
@@zannahmerrill3620 so true. And it's shocking that the women's restrooms are usually more dirty than the mens!
@theholyhorehay2 жыл бұрын
I believe the Springfield in the Simpson is the one in Oregon. The creater grew up in Portland Oregon and then went to college in Washington state a few hours north (he went to the same College that I ended up going to many years later!!). He has actually confirmed that it’s based off the one in Oregon, but that there are elements from other Springfields as well. The landscape of the show changes based in on the plot in each episode.
@haezeushawkins436 Жыл бұрын
I wish he would have explained how we have different accents in each city and how much more we take pride in our city than our country
@dlcalbaugh3 жыл бұрын
People do buy and drive manual cars in the USA. They are just not as common. Don't go to a really cheap hotel, please.
@pamike48732 жыл бұрын
Yeah I don't know why the world thinks there are no manuals in the US. I'm 47, and my first automatic is what I drive now. Every other car or truck I've owned has been manual. My first car, which my father bought for me, was a manual. That's what I learned to drive with.
@nikishazechiel68482 жыл бұрын
I learned to drive on a manual and I still love the thrill of changing gears and the roar of the engine!! The only reason I do not own one now is because my husband has a disability that keeps him from safely driving a manual. Alas.
@carolmilligan32592 жыл бұрын
What is a manual car.
@nikishazechiel68482 жыл бұрын
@@carolmilligan3259 a car that has a stick shift and a clutch....where you change the gears instead of the car doing it automatically.
@carolmilligan32592 жыл бұрын
@@nikishazechiel6848 thank you. I thought it was but wasn't sure. I ĺive in England.
@njd42913 жыл бұрын
Kabir said "5 pounds." Oh that made my night.
@ab9d7232 жыл бұрын
the wife and i enjoy watching your videos about the british view of america. i have not traveled much out of country myself and the perception of other cultures of america is really fascinating.
@trudyziegler49772 жыл бұрын
If you stay at Caesar’s Palace in Vegas they provide a coffee pot in the room but the coffee is locked up with the mini bar stuff- if I remember correctly the coffee is double the price of going to the Starbucks downstairs. You pay for a more expensive hotel but you can’t use the hot tub unless you pay an extra fee to enter the spa area. We were there in the winter to see an Elton John concert. So having one pool open & no free access to a hot tub was not a perk.
@chago42020003 жыл бұрын
Everybody is going to tell you NOT to see the whole country in 2 months. I just have this counterpoint to offer. I was a long haul trucker for a couple years. The first few weeks were some of the most amazing of my life. I started in New Jersey, looking at the NYC skyline. Drove to Denver in the Rocky mountains. Then down to LA. Going across Utah was some of the most breathtaking scenery. From LA, it was on to Las Vegas and then Miami. Needless to say, I lingered in these last two places longer than the others lol. All along the way, I got to stop and meet people, talk to people and hear the funny accents. I tried food from little diners all across the country, and discovered some REALLY tasty things. I've traveled to other countries and been places. But driving the USA was one of the most memorable experiences of my life!!
@justinethridge91573 жыл бұрын
Wife and I drove like that for about a year. Nothing beats falling asleep and waking up somewhere beautiful like Utah or Montana. I would avoid the east coast, LA, Atlanta because it's a nightmare for traffic.
@benjalucian15152 жыл бұрын
@@justinethridge9157 Took a train from the south through the midwest. Woke up the next morning watching the Arch of St Louis going by.
@justinethridge91572 жыл бұрын
@@benjalucian1515 i live by Saint Louis so I'm partial to the arch.
@benjalucian15152 жыл бұрын
@@justinethridge9157 - it's quite stunning.
@Catlily52 жыл бұрын
@@benjalucian1515 The arch is nice. I went in it twice. When the wind blows hard it sways some. That was a little scary.
@buddystewart20203 жыл бұрын
Most of the time you can make a right turn on red, however, some intersections may be posted with a sign that says...No Right On Red. So pay attention for traffic signs.
@Cubs-Fan.103 жыл бұрын
Also, you can turn left on red if its from a one way to another one way.
@Kim-4273 жыл бұрын
Isn't there something about turning on a yellow light? Ok,Its a left turn on a solid yellow arrow.
@lighthouselaura43243 жыл бұрын
No right on red in Louisiana
@markwood11592 жыл бұрын
TLDR; a red arrow, regardless of the direction, always means you can't legally turn. Be aware that even many Americans don't understand the law. I'm not sure if red turn arrows are common in the UK but we have them for left turns at many stoplights. Some intersections will have *right* turn arrows, too, and a lot of people don't know that a red right turn arrow means you can't turn right (as obvious as it might seem). They think you can still turn right, just like a "normal" red light, and will honk at you if they're behind you. Also probably worth mentioning, you are still required to come to a complete stop before turning right on a red light. Lastly, there are a few places (e.g. New York City) where right-on-red is not allowed at all.
@Kim-4272 жыл бұрын
@@markwood1159 I believe someone from the UK said that they can’t turn on red..
@hoekstratim2 жыл бұрын
The food that you were thinking is fish and chips - it's actually crab cakes ( a specialty in Maryland). The weird old timey looking place is Williamsburg, VA. They make sure that everyone there is dressed in period costume for the original settlement (think 1700's).
@susanfontaine5214 Жыл бұрын
I love this guy! Very honest , especially about lack of public transport. So very true.
@XxMMXIIxX2 жыл бұрын
If you're planning on driving, contact your embassy to ask if they can get you an international license. Most law enforcement officers won't recognize a foreign license as valid. Another thing foreigners are often surprised about American toilets: our lack of bidets. They don't exist unless the property owner personally has one installed post-construction. The hotel industry is really weird. Air bnb is probably your best bet for value if you're staying somewhere multiple nights.
@joepike19722 жыл бұрын
3:45 I did an Amtrack Train Ride around the US in ten days. From LAX to Miami Florida, to Boston Masachusets, to Chicago and then Emeriville California and back to LAX. In the train you get to see the country side you are traveling by (unlike a plane) and you also get to meet and talk with the people in the different places you are passing and you are not tired out by driving all the time.
@tommyhallum20542 жыл бұрын
I love the leg lamp in the thumbnail! "A Christmas story" is the best.
@sandiduran9622 жыл бұрын
You can take a left on red, too. You have to be turning from the left lane of a one way street onto another one way street.
@kenmancini60883 жыл бұрын
Yes, everyone drives so traffic can be terrible. You'll hear the expression "Rush hour" which refers to the period of time in the morning and evening when most people are going to or coming home from work. The two rush hours are actually longer than 1 hour since different jobs can start anywhere from 7:30 am to 9:00 am and end 3:30 pm to 6:00 pm.
@amyfionna3 жыл бұрын
East Tennessee is beautiful in October. The mountains are gorgeous when the leaves change colors. Gatlinburg, TN is a nice spot to visit. Lots for tourists to do and see. Just FYI.
@Asti.pronouncedAhstee2 жыл бұрын
Regarding hotels, yes, you’ll get more freebies at mid level hotels. But as for your overall experience, you get what you pay for: luxury. Luxurious surroundings, high quality bedding, linens & towels, lovely furnishings in the room, marble in the bath & quality fixtures. A large staff caters to guest’s wants & needs. There’ll be concierge services as well. The experience between a 3-4 star & 5 star place is as different as night & day. But most of us don’t have either the means or can justify the high cost when the hotel room is only for a clean place to sleep & wash up.
@bartonabrams34332 жыл бұрын
The US has a term, it’s called “car culture” to sum it up, everyone has a car. You will have to have one to get around, and yes traffic is horrible but much better than mass transit. So be prepared to rent a car and they are not cheap to rent. Also, if you’re going to be going all over the US it helps to think of the US like Europe where each “state” in the US is like each “country” in Europe. Expect for the most part we all speak the same language but there are definitely different cultural things in each state
@ChristianMaulsby2 жыл бұрын
When you’re driving around the United States the best bathrooms in America are truly in McDonald’s. I’ve traveled the world internationally and McDonald’s is always the most consistent food on the planet.... the same can be said for their bathrooms.
@danacamino88943 жыл бұрын
Biggest difference imo is that our beer is served cold. him: Thats a huge sandwich me: Wondering where the sides are Also not waking at 6am for their so called breakfast so i admit Holiday inn expresses do have a nice array of options
@cherylbrown33662 жыл бұрын
We took a month off, 10,000 miles round trip from Indiana to Alaska and back. Slept in van. Best time ever, especially getting to see our beautiful country
@Serenity_Dee2 жыл бұрын
the old world looking thing is Williamsburg, VA, which is a sort of living museum of the 18th century.