US-ian here. Haven’t seen that quiz before. Scored 100% just now on US states and 100% on the European countries quiz. But I like geography and have traveled somewhat more than the OP map.
I feel like a lot of American travelers weirdly think more about going to Europe in terms of cities rather than countries. It’s expensive to go and they may only get one trip. So their friends tell them to go appreciate the biggest historic landmark, a church, a museum (top 3 artworks only), and a restaurant in Rome, then go to Paris and repeat, to London and repeat, maybe to Madrid or Barcelona and repeat. Adventurous ones visit Prague or Venice! Maybe spend 2 nights somewhere to really immerse themselves in the culture. Then they complain back home about how crowded and hectic Europe is and they never go back. It’s no wonder, they spent half their time in taxis, airports and discount airline flights.
I feel like a lot of American travelers weirdly think more about going to Europe in terms of cities rather than countries.
So, the same way European travelers think about cities rather than states? New York, Miami, San Francisco, LA, etc. Some of them might get to Las Vegas, Chicago, or Seattle. Of course, I mean back when they used to come here.
Well that is the sensible thing to do.
I know of people who like biking and decided to do it there.
The stories I’ve heard from them when they passed little villages full of junkies, homeless and crime.
They really were shocked.
So, the same way European travelers think about cities rather than states? New York, Miami, San Francisco, LA, etc. Some of them might get to Las Vegas, Chicago, or Seattle. Of course, I mean back when they used to come here.
Exactly. And I’m with @Gold_E_Lox@lemmy.dbzer0.com, I think there is so much natural beauty in this country, it’s a shame to miss that.
Hoping for the days when it will be safe again for everyone.
Not just Americans, I live about an hour from Barcelona and my Hungarian in-laws initially only wanted to do touristy stuff in the city when we first moved.
Thank goodness they’ve now passed that phase, and we can actually go to nice places :-)
US-ian here. Haven’t seen that quiz before. Scored 100% just now on US states and 100% on the European countries quiz. But I like geography and have traveled somewhat more than the OP map.
I feel like a lot of American travelers weirdly think more about going to Europe in terms of cities rather than countries. It’s expensive to go and they may only get one trip. So their friends tell them to go appreciate the biggest historic landmark, a church, a museum (top 3 artworks only), and a restaurant in Rome, then go to Paris and repeat, to London and repeat, maybe to Madrid or Barcelona and repeat. Adventurous ones visit Prague or Venice! Maybe spend 2 nights somewhere to really immerse themselves in the culture. Then they complain back home about how crowded and hectic Europe is and they never go back. It’s no wonder, they spent half their time in taxis, airports and discount airline flights.
So, the same way European travelers think about cities rather than states? New York, Miami, San Francisco, LA, etc. Some of them might get to Las Vegas, Chicago, or Seattle. Of course, I mean back when they used to come here.
for me, i just want to see the natural beauty, Yellowstone, redwoods, monument valley. i do not care about seeing an American city.
but I’ll never actually want to go there cause I’ll probably be kidnapped on the street by government goons.
You shouldn’t say never, but yeah, don’t come now. Don’t make plans for it, because who knows when/if things will ever be better.
Well that is the sensible thing to do.
I know of people who like biking and decided to do it there.
The stories I’ve heard from them when they passed little villages full of junkies, homeless and crime.
They really were shocked.
Exactly. And I’m with @Gold_E_Lox@lemmy.dbzer0.com, I think there is so much natural beauty in this country, it’s a shame to miss that.
Hoping for the days when it will be safe again for everyone.
Not just Americans, I live about an hour from Barcelona and my Hungarian in-laws initially only wanted to do touristy stuff in the city when we first moved.
Thank goodness they’ve now passed that phase, and we can actually go to nice places :-)