When I’m camping, I use the front of the tent where I can stand up to get dressed. There’s a mesh door and I do try to be discreet, but if someone were to be intentional, they might get a glimpse. While I’m dressing, I murmur to myself, “be European, be European ”! 😂

help out with your nine month old…don’t you mean parent her?

Spot on! My husband and I are Canadians who live in Croatia 75% of the time (and travel within Europe) and find so, so many quirky cultural differences which sometimes make us giggle like inverted light switches and pull chains on toilets, other times not so much (such as smoking). Differences can be hard to get accused to (nudity). But differences are also what makes the world fascinating and enlightening! Having an open mind is crucial, yet one needn't compromise beliefs or standards, either. Travel is the best form of education there is. Thank you!

Does one ever think you are contributing to bad tourism by doing air bnbs vs hotels, it takes away housing from locals. Also its like no one has ever heard of a midsize checkin? This obession with packing in a carryon is funny to me.

Those two option toilets are more common now, I've had a few apartments with them. Also anyone who has ever been to a club or nice resturant has seen a bathroom attendant.

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*There is no such thing as "airlines have got really good at making sure you overpay".* The price is what people are willing to pay. The notion that the airlines are tricking customers into 'overpaying' is absurd. You have access to the pricing, and options. You have knowledge of special promotions, and rewards programs. You agreed to the price you were willing to pay for the service provided. *No one tricked you into overpaying....THAT IS THE PRICE.*

Culture?

Excellent list! All of these things can really surprise Americans, and even for those of us who have lived there in the past, it's good to be reminded.

Great video! I'm 6'-1" with a bodybuilder-type physique so elevators, when they have them, are soooo small!!! It became a joke between my wife and I.

Floor numbering is mixed in Europe. Some countries use the American style, while others use the British style. Elevators can be especially confusing, as pressing '0' usually takes you to the basement. You press '0' expecting to go to the reception, but when the door opens, you find yourself in a dark room with lots of piping, as it's the basement. Therefore, hotels often label the elevator buttons with 'reception' because too many people end up in the basement.

4:58 "and their windows tend to be a little bit different" - i was in Vienna Austria a couple weeks ago and the AirBnB i stayed at had those exact same kind of windows. They are awesome!

Noise cancelling over the ear headphones. Ear plugs or even turned off earbuds provide enough muffle for the white noise on airplanes.

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When booking a hotel room in Europe the difference in having an actual AC and not is if the hotel says their AC is climate controlled or not. Climate controlled = No thermostat in the room. Air conditioning = yes. Most hotels will also provide you with a standing fan when requested at climate controlled ones.

How does this impact trip insurance coverage offered through credit card programs? I would be curious on your thoughts about trip insurance overall.

great video!

Quite disappointing to see books and towels in the list. Come on. Who takes physical travel guides to a trip after 1980s?

KI produces tons of these videos that are ridiculous in the eyes of many europeans. Interest for our world is much more important than focus on individual "right" styling 🙈

Less is more

Just downloaded the lounge buddy app and it says that effective July 1, 2024 the app is being discontinued.

As an Australian, we find the obsession that Americans have with carry on only as quite “interesting”. Carryon in Australia, New Zealand and most of the South Pacific can only weigh 7kg (15 pounds) plus one personal item. And expect this to be weighed at the gate. When Aussies are travelling to Europe or the US, we are commonly travelling for 4-6 weeks. So travelling with only 7kg of stuff for that period of time is often unrealistic.

Luckily for me I’m a very heavy sleeper! On my 13h flight from LA to Auckland I slept the entire way there. My essentials are an eye mask and earplugs and I’m set!

Mike from GTAV sure has some good travel advice

Leggings should be outlawed anywhere!!!!!!!!!

Thank you dear for taking us along. Can't wait what the niceshopx queen picked up Fend

The times I've traveled. TSA as been cool with me. I understand their doing a job. if I nice to them it may make them change how they are ta me. even In a court house

Unbound is very expensive. Anyone know of a more budget friendly option for merino wool clothes?

ill only wear a sling bag if i travel. other then that no man purse for me every day. backpack cool

Hi Nick! I bought the SAMSONITE Freeform 21-inch carry-on spinner, which I loved for its being lightweight and its polished (albeit very basic) appearance. It weighs 6.5lbs, but the overall dimensions are 23 x 15 x 10 inches - far too large for standard international airline carry-on requirements. I sadly have to return it - it’s boxed up right now awaiting dispatch. If only they had a version of this with the correct carry-on size, I would say it would be the best lightweight hard shell carry-on!

Don’t forget the color coordinated face diapers.

what about the Heys Airlite expandable?

Any of these have designed air tag attachments?

@awaytogether Dors the Lagrange hair curler works okay with the voltage?

I start my travel mostly nude and collect items of clothing from mystery boxes and rewards from completing travel quests.

I forgot how steep your driveway is! Love that feature.

I love seeing another Altra lover. AND this backpack is now on my shopping list!

My mom bought one uzbagx and she loves it. It had been there for over 10 years when she went out with it.

i love all your reviews, they are so thorough. Can you please do a review of the Monos Hybrid Trunk? I've been looking at all the "lightweight" trunk style luggages, and Monos seems to be the size that I prefer (some of them are so bulky that I'm afraid they might be considered oversized). Specifically I'm wondering how they roll and perform when full.

No one needs the big checked bag. However, most people feel obligated to especially when it comes with the ticket. I went to Africa a few years ago for a few weeks, and my entire family brought 2 big bags each thankfully they didn't didn't leave one behind, but I only brought my camera backpack and a small carry on on wheels bag, and mother of God I will never go back, seeing them struggle to get to their rooms, get the bags onto the 4x4 on the way to the hotel, not to mention all the crap they never used was literally just insane!

I don't take an axe or a shovel.

Someone its 🧠 wash .

If I’m going to place my wallet in front pocket or cell, place your hand inside the pocket and hold items. Also I bought a Velcro holster that you can strap on you ankle area and where long pants to cover it.

Where does Solgaard fall?

curious about thoughts on the heys air light i think its called

Had to say after buying the H Q D U P S copy bag. Take my quality of life to the next level!

Beautiful dress

TFS, I cruise alot so I am going to try Packing cubes for the 1st time. I only say this cuz our last experience at airport we were over packed, so had to move things around...when I opened up my suitcase everything fell Everywhere!!! going with Organization now... I also Roll my clothes.

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False! Americans are not loud!. Have you observed the Italians? They are the loudest when they talk. Seems that they always provoke a fight… You go to Restaurants, bars etc… ( my personal observation only ).