You, as an american, showing map of Europe with countries like Czechoslovakia and Yugoslavia is also a very subtle and comedic touch 😄😄😄
oogaboooga
As a Swede who has visited most countries in Europe, as well as many countries outside of Europe (including for instance India and USA), and who is now living in Brazil since about 5 years, I can say that as long as you have money – it doesn't really matter where you live. At that point the weather probably becomes the most important point.
marcusbrsp
As a German, I feel quite isolated in New Zealand. Just to get to the supermarket, it's a ten-minute drive. The sidewalks are empty, as everyone drives from one place to another. Cafes and shops are so far apart and scattered that it's not appealing to walk around the streets. It's very much like America here.
MinimalWave
As an Italian with a Czech boyfriend, we sit together and consume every meal together, which I usually prepared for us with healthy ingredients (at least I try). And for me creating food with love and nourishing someone with it is such a gift from me to them, I literally get pissed if they don't take their time with it to enjoy it. 😂❤🇮🇹
pallinagialla
I was raised in the US and moved to Spain when i was 27. Six years later when i came back to visit the homeland i noticed my friends would kind of brag to each other about how many hours they worked the last week. I was just quietly thinking 'that sounds like a horrible week' no time for anything at all. Life is short and you are only getting older. Nobody on their death bead ever said 'you know, i wish i had put in more 60+ hour weeks' 😂
I'm sitting there way more relaxed than anybody else, with way more stories to share and experiences lived just over those few years. All because of a cultural difference where Europeans feel that it's almost immoral and a dis-service to your valuable human life to waste it away by clocking hours whether it's for your own business, or for another person's business. I work to live vs I live to work is a real big difference between the USA and Europe.
Pinionaire
You kind of prove the American stereotype by speaking of Europe as a singular entity. Life in France can be drastically different from life in Poland or Czech, for example. This doesn't mean only different languages, but also different costs of living, different mentality, different cultures and references, often different ways of life.
capricorn
One of the worst culture shocks for me when I visited friends in the US was how socially unacceptable it apparently is to take your time at a restaurant and talk for a while longer even after you finish eating. I understand having to leave when you're done if the restaurant's full and there are people waiting to get a table, but if there are still plenty of free tables, why should i be in a rush to get up? Me and my friends here in Europe always sit around for a little bit longer and talk after finishing our food, and if we're taking longer than 30 minutes we'll simply order another round of drinks. Meanwhile my friends in the US immediately pay and leave as soon as they're done eating, and it's so weird to me especially considering that the US doesn't offer many free public spaces to spend time in and socialize, meaning it's not like you can just leave the restaurant and find a nice park within a few minutes of walking where you could continue the conversation (in many places).
ifailedtheturingtest
this is the first video of yours I watch and without even talking about the content which is really cool, my favorite part is the shots of you talking, the angles you manage to find make it sooo much more interesting to watch! Thank you for your creativeness!
alexisastrie
When he said Europeans feel like eating that fast is almost morally wrong, I really felt it. Having lunch with other people or even by yourself has such a deep meaning for most of us, even if it's just for 20 or 30 minutes cause one day you just don't have time. I'm glad you mentioned it. Greetings from Spain
jakesmith
I grew up in the U.S. and I completely identify with what you said about the speed of life. In the U.S. I’m considered an extremely “slow” eater to the point that my friends will ditch me at a restaurant as I eat my meal because they finished half an hour before me. But when I went to Spain, I went out to eat and received comments about how quickly I ate as I finished my meal way before anyone else. People in Europe simply cherish the time they have and connect with the food as opposed to wolfing it down and getting back to work ASAP in the U.S.
JohnGaroPiano
What you’re doing is exactly what I want to do. After travelling I have so much knowledge. You’re editing is really good too btw
YasminYoruba
Pretty nice video. As a immigrant myself coming from Hong Kong, I'm thankful and proud to be an American. I am able to have the life I have today is all thanks to the US giving me and family a chance to be successful. You can call me an idiot and shouldn't be "patriotic" but I'm happy here, and this place is diverse, cultural rich, "freedom". Yes there are problems, but what country doesn't? Let's share, communicate and fix the issue!! Housing, transportation, balance, building wealth etc.
Every country have culture differences and that's what makes everyone unique. Cities have different culture and its up to us to find the one that's right for you. I personally hate big cities like LA and NYC, and I prefer a slower pace work and life balance.
dennisthewalker
Europe is so diverse that we cannot speak of the European way of life as a whole, but of each individual, by country, by region and, sometimes, by town or village.
WolfearOfficial
culture not only means music cinema and media, it often means (for us europeans) general knowledge, history and geography, books, art, politics, social awareness of the world, and all those things. it's this kind of culture were we think usa lacks
lorenzopierangeli
I love your appreciative attitude. So refreshing!
HailHeidi
wow, amazing! Ure opinion despite being modest, provides very enlightening thoughts. Btw, very wise outlook on the points of migration, and I also liked different places of recording (from mirror to behind the corner, it's literally about reviewing from different angles). Finally, motion design, fonts and etc are cool and topic-relevant. All in all, the great&helpful video! Keep that work up
kolyapsh
Just to also mention that European countries can be wildly different to each other. Life in Italy or Spain is very, very different to life in the UK or Ireland. Each have their pros and cons, you just have to know what vibe you're looking for.
BlackCoffeeee
As an American living in the midwest, I find myself craving the kind of closeness and cultural diversity that you talk about with Europe... here, everyone has big houses and big yards but no one really comes over to visit... You have to drive 10 minutes to get to a store, everyone feels so isolated and it's honestly so lonely here...
mikeware
I've watched about 5 of your videos today and—WOW, you do a great job. Obviously you have terrific story telling skills, but your pieces are really enlivened by your editing, creative framing of shots, use of b-roll. Congrats, and thanks for the great stories.
atenyc
In Europe's tapestry, a myriad of ways,
Lifestyles dance through nights and days.
From bustling cities to tranquil plains,
A mosaic of cultures, each one retains.
In Parisian cafes, the rhythm's chic,
Where espresso's sipped, conversations speak.
Fashion flourishes on Milan's streets,
Where style and elegance forever meet.
London's hustle, a vibrant symphony,
With diversity as its heart's melody.
Berlin's walls tell tales of resilience,
A city reborn from past's brilliance.
Amidst Tuscan vineyards, time slows down,
As rustic charm and flavors astound.
Athens whispers of ancient lore,
Where history's echoes forever soar.
In Scandinavian lands, where nature reigns,
Simplicity thrives, devoid of strains.
Amsterdam's canals, a tranquil glide,
Reflecting serenity, a peaceful tide.
From the fjords of Norway to the shores of Spain,
European lifestyles, a colorful terrain.
Where passions ignite and dreams take flight,
In Europe's embrace, life feels just right.
