Maybe it's not them who dress well, but maybe it's us who probably let ourselves go going around with crocs with socks, baggy cargo shorts, and some ill fitting sports tshirt.
A lot depends on how old the building is and the social standing of who ever built the build, I'm 6 foot tall, when my sister lived in a cottage built in the sixteen hundreds I had trouble finding somewhere to stand up straight, i go into a manor house from the same period and I have no trouble
I work at a Ramen shop. These guys came in and were dressed so nicely that I broke my rule of not complimenting customers to ask where they got their jumpers. Some knit cowl neck jumper with fleece/sherpa lining and cute wooden toggles to fasten.
Assuming you’re American, right? I remember my first visit to the US, standing in wonder looking at the ice machines on every floor of the hotel. Why so much ice?!
American in Europe: I was in Paris, Amsterdam and Prague insided one week. Took the train, had kid size coffee and cheap beers. Bought a scarf and developped interest in soccer.
Gotta pay a fee to take a shit in some bathrooms…. Not a nice surprise for the American fumbling with euro coins in Germany while my snapper turtle was peeking out ready to blow
In restaurants the toilets are always free as long as you order something. They charge about 50cents if you haven't ordered anything which also helps keep the bathrooms cleaner. Other places charge you 50cents but give you a voucher for the same amount to spend at one of their participating stores.
Americans find ice in their drinks super important. Every drink you get will have a shit ton of ice in it. Every hotel has an ice machine on every floor. You can stay in the cheapest, shittiest motel, have no shower and your room is not cleaned, but it'll have an ice machine. They really like their ice cubes.
Many cold drinks are served in cups with a significant amount of ice in the US. Glasses are often filled to the brim with ice before adding water or soda.
Americans are used to drinks having tons of ice in them, by default. When you order a soda or water, they come in a big glass with at least a cup of ice.
I used to be 220 before going to the US for a year and came back to europe with 280 :( now I'm trying to get rid of the fat again. You just don't really notice it really when you're in the US
I had to convert that to metric to understand what that meant, and uh - there's commonly bigger people in the US? Like you're pretty big, mate, no offence.
Not about Europe but I remember feeling this way when I went to a resort occupied by mostly Puerto Rican tourists. All the women there had natural bodies like Jennifer Lopez with beautiful hair and faces walking around In their bikinis. I usually feel good in my home country but that place made me feel so frumpy!
Yes, fellow American woman who tends to wear more makeup checking in lol - my husband and I both were astonished at how effortlessly beautiful the French people were when we stayed in Paris. The clothes were all simple but well tailored, and the makeup was very minimal. If I tried the same thing, I would look haggard and exhausted! I wonder if it's the food we eat or something, I have no idea.
Had the same experience in Norway. I felt like the ugliest mf on earth. But everyone was so nice and helpful! For everyone who likes small mountains and awesome nature: Bergen, Norway!
Ah, well, I went to America as a kid, and I remember at a restaurant getting pancakes which had what looked like a scoop of ice cream on top. I scooped the whole thing into my mouth only to discover it was whipped butter. Nearly puked! I don’t think I’ve come across whipped butter before or since. Anyway, there are weird things in every country.
Meanwhile when I go to the US in summer I always complain because I have to carry a jacket around in 40°C heat because your buildings are cooled down to Antarctica levels. How do y’all not constantly have colds from that??
Idk if this will be controversial, but when I traveled to Spain I was shocked by how much I didn't enjoy the food. I don't eat pork or shellfish and I know those are big parts of the cuisine, but I was still able to eat good when I lived in Italy and when I visited Paris. I know England gets a bad rap for food but after not vibing with the Spanish food, I can't wait to go to the UK and see for myself.
I went to Paris for the first time recently, and I really don't understand the stereotype. People were fine, no worse than any other big city I've been to.
First time seeing a European topic on reddit? The amount of sensitivity they have towards anything that might possibly be considered criticism (no matter how mild) is hilarious, and of course they do it in the way that suggests everyone should behave as they do, and if you don't you are not just wrong but stupid and offensive. Which is of course another hilarious aspect because another thing they like to complain about is that Americans are too rigid towards accepting the quirks of other cultures while traveling.
I am from England and I can’t recall a time I’ve had AC here. When I went to France (Nice) last summer I had the AC on in my hotel room and was freezing even though it was 30°. I was shocked with how effective it was.
Tell that to my Airbnb guests- they complain if they can't get the rooms cold enough to sleep under a blanket and duvet in 35C weather. I've taken to hiding the blankets and duvets during the summer.
I live in the country of europe and can confirm this. I also happen to work in a mattress factory, we don't even make soft beds anymore since nobody buys them. The softest model is now called medium, which is very strange and unintuitive but nobody has noticed yet.
20 years ago I went to an Italian restaurant in London and ordered a coke with my meal. The waiter brought me a glass of warm soda with no ice, so I politely asked the waiter if they had any. This dude came back with ONE ice cube in my drink, which had clearly been cracked out of a regular ice tray. I laughed and was like “what’s that supposed to do?” And without missing a beat he deadpanned, “I don’t know, I didn’t order it,” and just walked off. Absolute legend.
Underrated point. As an American who was hopping around a handful of countries before settling to attend a multi-cultural wedding, the cigarette consumption was a bit of a culture shock. People still smoke in the States, but it's a lot more stigmatized and seemingly less common/blatant. E-cigarettes are also a lot more prevalent (in the US)
I had one week split between Venice and Paris. I'm super sensitive to 2nd hand smoke. By the time I got to Paris I had bronchitis and couldn't do anything other than ride around on a tour bus while struggling to breath. Man I forgot what it was like when smoking was allowed in public places in my area. I do not miss it.
This was the first thing I noticed on my ride from heathrow to the airport. I was shocked at how many people I saw smoking on the streets. So it’s unsurprising that I also ended up smoking a ton while I was there
Seriously. I'm reading comments about how unhealthy Americans are, and yeah that's true in general, but geez - you Europeans do know that smoking is bad for you right?
Hahaha yeah... Way too much ice in drinks so everything gets watered down and yes, the AC is way too high. I mean, they keep saying that prices go up and they can't afford higher wages so WHY IS IT SO HIGH?
Two narrow twins if you are in UK. For Americans, a UK narrow twin is the same size as a cot or RV bed. Two of them zipped together (yes some of them have zippers on the sides) make a "King" bed. The UK King size is about the size of a US Queen (so slightly larger than a US full.) Wait until you see a 3/4 bed.
ha you could have ask for french bed. The German beds sleeps in single bed as they have planned and authorised fun time. No need for a double bed for this !
When I went to Korea, Hit My Head On Things, Sinks Are Really Low, Hard Beds, and Everyone's Dressed Too Nicely would be on my list (though the Dressed Too Nicely isn't a real complaint; my issue is I'm a 5'10" 155lbs woman and couldn't buy any of the super cute Korean clothes T_T).
As an American who studied a few years of German in school and tried to crush Duolingo before going over there, having the local German person switch to English on me was a little disheartening about my abilities to speak it correctly, but understood
Depends heavily on country. In Scandinavian countries practically everyone under the age of 60 speaks english, it's similarly in the Netherlands, Austria and Germany too. It's when you go to Spanish-speaking (and relatives) countries and the balkans that becomes a problem.
What is up with beds and pillows in Europe? Do they not have king sized technology? Why on earth would I, as an adult, want to sleep in a double bed? Why did 100% of the pillows suck? WHY?
The beds…that’s my number one issue. Thin mattress, small blankets. And it’s hit or miss too. Stayed at fancy places and the bedding was terrible, stayed at hostel’s and things were great. What gives?
Firm beds are typically better for your body than mushy beds. Part of the reason your body aches and hurts so much likely has been impacted by non stop super soft beds with no support.
I switch one time my medium toughness mattress (most used in my EU country) to soft one and i don't understand how you can sleep there without getting up with back pain, you sleep twisted, and give too much heat in summer
I don’t get this. When my buddy and I went on a bro trip to Europe, the best treatment we got was in Paris. 2 nights in a row we met locals in bars that took us all around the city. We didn’t even ask, they insisted.
Drinks in Europe are too small. I'm not here for a childs tea party!! (Flips table over, turns it back rightside up, and puts a large tip on the table)
I went in August 2018 during the heatwave - I definitely missed the ice, I definitely missed the a/c, but everything else I was good with. Also, they don't dress "too nice," Americans typically dress like garbage.
Damn you well dressed Europeans
This is true, I have been the only person in Paris wearing a hoodie before.
Maybe it's not them who dress well, but maybe it's us who probably let ourselves go going around with crocs with socks, baggy cargo shorts, and some ill fitting sports tshirt.
"Stupid sexy euros"
Their shoes can’t be comfortable.
Dutch people were much better dressed than my rural Canadian self
I was in Sweden and I felt like a homeless. Everybody were dressed so nicely!
Come to Finland and you won't complain about the AC being not cold enough.
As someone who's been to finnish lapland. I can guarantee this person's words are facts
I'd probably feel at home in finland. It's cold. I like cold. Perfect.
Read the first part of the sentence and expected "you won't complain about well-dressed people" tbh 💀
Yeah but then the "bad food" will go way up.
yeah for real, was in Saariselka last December. I could not have been more thankful for the invention on the sauna
Or people dressing too nice…
America's will complain about that always...
That's in part because most houses/apartments don't have AC in the first place in Finland.
There are parts of Europe where everyone hits their head 6 times a day and parts where only the largest of lads hit their head every once in a while
A lot depends on how old the building is and the social standing of who ever built the build, I'm 6 foot tall, when my sister lived in a cottage built in the sixteen hundreds I had trouble finding somewhere to stand up straight, i go into a manor house from the same period and I have no trouble
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Yeah xD
I work at a Ramen shop. These guys came in and were dressed so nicely that I broke my rule of not complimenting customers to ask where they got their jumpers. Some knit cowl neck jumper with fleece/sherpa lining and cute wooden toggles to fasten.
Sounds like an Aran sweater to me!
Come back in winter I am sure the first two will dissappear
The ice situation is always unacceptable in most of Europe.
depends with part of europe the person visited.
I know an uncountable amount of people who go to Sonic for just ice every day of the year. Winter won't change the ice complaint.
wow he won’t be complaining about air conditioning in the winter??
Nah I drink iced coffee even in winter lol
Goes to Europe in winter. Asks for water. No ice. What the fuck?
The first two are the root of culture shock in the first 36 hours.
Assuming you’re American, right? I remember my first visit to the US, standing in wonder looking at the ice machines on every floor of the hotel. Why so much ice?!
If you want iced drinks you will get them by request. Glass full of ice is seen as a ripoff here.
Refills also aren’t a thing
And if you want it the way its done in the US, you'll have to specifically tell them to fill the entire glass with ice instead of just a few pieces.
I think anywhere except the US. I find it funny but everyone has their own preferences
I am German and was on a short vacation in Hamburg this weekend and we were in an open end bar. The drink costs 8€ and was like 50% ice.
probably because you pay per drink. in the US it's norm, i guess since we get free refills
I live in the US and I think the same way
Us Americans are accustomed to being ripped off. In fact, we prefer it.
Seriously, why do you need your drink so cold? Hurts your teeth and makes it harder for your body to absorb.
We are alcoholics they don’t get it
One of the complains he had was hitting the head against things so the chances are high he went to tomato part of Europe instead of the potato part.
I live in Europe, and sometimes I'll visit another part of Europe, and I tell you, it's like a different country.
American in Europe: I was in Paris, Amsterdam and Prague insided one week. Took the train, had kid size coffee and cheap beers. Bought a scarf and developped interest in soccer.
It drives me crazy that Americans refer to anywhere in Europe is just Europe.
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Everyone is skinnier than me
I grew up in rural USA.
We're you in grimsby or Barcelona?
Everyone was well dressed and super attractive, obviously it was in fact the culture capital of the world Blackpool.
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Europe, they literally just said. Goodness, some people just don't pay attention.
Gotta pay a fee to take a shit in some bathrooms…. Not a nice surprise for the American fumbling with euro coins in Germany while my snapper turtle was peeking out ready to blow
Not having your change ready is a mistake you only make once.
You can use card now
In restaurants the toilets are always free as long as you order something. They charge about 50cents if you haven't ordered anything which also helps keep the bathrooms cleaner. Other places charge you 50cents but give you a voucher for the same amount to spend at one of their participating stores.
Atleast not in every country
What is this "not enough ice" thing I am too European to understand? What ice does it refer to? Like in.. drinks?
Americans find ice in their drinks super important. Every drink you get will have a shit ton of ice in it. Every hotel has an ice machine on every floor. You can stay in the cheapest, shittiest motel, have no shower and your room is not cleaned, but it'll have an ice machine. They really like their ice cubes.
Many cold drinks are served in cups with a significant amount of ice in the US. Glasses are often filled to the brim with ice before adding water or soda.
I’m American and I genuinely can’t drink hot drinks. It’s iced coffee year round for me.
Yes. Warm drinks (especially if it is hot outside) is quite unpleasant to an American pallette.
Americans are used to drinks having tons of ice in them, by default. When you order a soda or water, they come in a big glass with at least a cup of ice.
The data analyst in me is screaming. How loud? You'll never know, because I didn't label my axis.
Where is "I feel fat"
RIP. These replies did not go the way you thought they would.
This went sideways, honestly the only thing that is going to solve it is a photo
I used to be 220 before going to the US for a year and came back to europe with 280 :( now I'm trying to get rid of the fat again. You just don't really notice it really when you're in the US
I had to convert that to metric to understand what that meant, and uh - there's commonly bigger people in the US? Like you're pretty big, mate, no offence.
The fact we as Americans cope so hard by calling it “having a dad bod” rather than “being overweight”…
That’s considered obese
Yeah, not to be rude, but that's exactly the problem in the USA.
Uhh, you're almost 30 kilos (66lbs) overweight, man. :/
Been all over Europe, but Paris for sure hit me hard when it came to my ego.
Not about Europe but I remember feeling this way when I went to a resort occupied by mostly Puerto Rican tourists. All the women there had natural bodies like Jennifer Lopez with beautiful hair and faces walking around In their bikinis. I usually feel good in my home country but that place made me feel so frumpy!
Yes, fellow American woman who tends to wear more makeup checking in lol - my husband and I both were astonished at how effortlessly beautiful the French people were when we stayed in Paris. The clothes were all simple but well tailored, and the makeup was very minimal. If I tried the same thing, I would look haggard and exhausted! I wonder if it's the food we eat or something, I have no idea.
After that, take a trip to a local Tennessee Walmart and you'll bounce back to feeling great about yourself real quick.
Go to england for a confidence boost
Didn't find French women all that attractive compared to American women but I would say French women and men are VERY put together and stylish.
Had the same experience in Norway. I felt like the ugliest mf on earth. But everyone was so nice and helpful! For everyone who likes small mountains and awesome nature: Bergen, Norway!
(Central) Norway is incredible. Source: hetero guy
mit ice bitte
I always say they must have lost the recipe for ice in Europe
I went to Europe as a kid. Italy, Germany, and Austria.
I see you were visiting Europe in the Habsburg period. Ice was scarce back then.
Ah, well, I went to America as a kid, and I remember at a restaurant getting pancakes which had what looked like a scoop of ice cream on top. I scooped the whole thing into my mouth only to discover it was whipped butter. Nearly puked! I don’t think I’ve come across whipped butter before or since. Anyway, there are weird things in every country.
It's funny because when I went to the US i was complaining that you use ice too much.
Meanwhile when I go to the US in summer I always complain because I have to carry a jacket around in 40°C heat because your buildings are cooled down to Antarctica levels. How do y’all not constantly have colds from that??
As a European, I think this is primarily funny to Americans.
You didn’t laugh at the “too much exercise?”
The AC not working properly is a real thing tho. Went to Italy, stayed in 3 hotels and the AC wasn’t working properly.
Nah, I chuckled
You should have used a different colour bar for "bad food".
Maybe they skipped Britain.
Idk if this will be controversial, but when I traveled to Spain I was shocked by how much I didn't enjoy the food. I don't eat pork or shellfish and I know those are big parts of the cuisine, but I was still able to eat good when I lived in Italy and when I visited Paris. I know England gets a bad rap for food but after not vibing with the Spanish food, I can't wait to go to the UK and see for myself.
Just got back from Switzerland, and the food was the worst part haha. But we went expecting it to be that way.
Americans when their veins arent instantly clogged by 25 pounds of cheddar and 5 gallons of oil straight from the deepfryer.
Not a single complaint about the pay toilets…interesting
Where in Europe did you go? You obviously didn't go to France otherwise there would be a very big bar for complaining about the french
I went to Paris for the first time recently, and I really don't understand the stereotype. People were fine, no worse than any other big city I've been to.
As an American that keeps trying to show up to town hall meetings to fight for urbanism in my city to no avail it infuriates me lol
right lmao? oh no, i have to walk around.
Its...humor
Damn everyone in here taking this post so seriously lmao
First time seeing a European topic on reddit? The amount of sensitivity they have towards anything that might possibly be considered criticism (no matter how mild) is hilarious, and of course they do it in the way that suggests everyone should behave as they do, and if you don't you are not just wrong but stupid and offensive. Which is of course another hilarious aspect because another thing they like to complain about is that Americans are too rigid towards accepting the quirks of other cultures while traveling.
I guess you've been to Romance-languaged Europe
we usually open the window for colder air
Go to scandinavia in January, you'll see ice.
ACs are to make rooms bearable, not freezing while it's 30+ outside
I was in the US for 3 weeks this summer and the AC was unbearable in most places. I wonder how much energy they waste on AC.
I am from England and I can’t recall a time I’ve had AC here. When I went to France (Nice) last summer I had the AC on in my hotel room and was freezing even though it was 30°. I was shocked with how effective it was.
Tell that to my Airbnb guests- they complain if they can't get the rooms cold enough to sleep under a blanket and duvet in 35C weather. I've taken to hiding the blankets and duvets during the summer.
"Hard beds" really means, firm, not bouncy castle like beds.
I live in the country of europe and can confirm this. I also happen to work in a mattress factory, we don't even make soft beds anymore since nobody buys them. The softest model is now called medium, which is very strange and unintuitive but nobody has noticed yet.
“Hard beds”
I guess he meant beds with good mattresses, springs and all that fancy stuff, instead of foam-only crap.
Not enough ice? Where in Europe where you?
I'm about to start complaining about the lack of scale on the y-axis.
20 years ago I went to an Italian restaurant in London and ordered a coke with my meal. The waiter brought me a glass of warm soda with no ice, so I politely asked the waiter if they had any. This dude came back with ONE ice cube in my drink, which had clearly been cracked out of a regular ice tray. I laughed and was like “what’s that supposed to do?” And without missing a beat he deadpanned, “I don’t know, I didn’t order it,” and just walked off. Absolute legend.
Everyone smokes.
That very much depends on what country you are in.
Underrated point. As an American who was hopping around a handful of countries before settling to attend a multi-cultural wedding, the cigarette consumption was a bit of a culture shock. People still smoke in the States, but it's a lot more stigmatized and seemingly less common/blatant. E-cigarettes are also a lot more prevalent (in the US)
I just got back from Austria. It was the first time I had seen an ashtray in years.
I had one week split between Venice and Paris. I'm super sensitive to 2nd hand smoke. By the time I got to Paris I had bronchitis and couldn't do anything other than ride around on a tour bus while struggling to breath. Man I forgot what it was like when smoking was allowed in public places in my area. I do not miss it.
This was the first thing I noticed on my ride from heathrow to the airport. I was shocked at how many people I saw smoking on the streets. So it’s unsurprising that I also ended up smoking a ton while I was there
I swear I got second hand lung cancer from my trip to the Balkans. Everyone smokes indoors as well!
Seriously. I'm reading comments about how unhealthy Americans are, and yeah that's true in general, but geez - you Europeans do know that smoking is bad for you right?
I think this is my number one complaint about my last trip to Switzerland.
Not any more
As an European currently living in America:
Which part of America do you live? Your experience will vary wildly depending on the city/climate. America is almost as large as all of Europe.
Try an espresso!
Hahaha yeah... Way too much ice in drinks so everything gets watered down and yes, the AC is way too high. I mean, they keep saying that prices go up and they can't afford higher wages so WHY IS IT SO HIGH?
Just chiming in to say that if cold stuff hurts your teeth that an indication of teeth or gum health issues.
The not enough ice thing is a real struggle.
Two narrow twins if you are in UK. For Americans, a UK narrow twin is the same size as a cot or RV bed. Two of them zipped together (yes some of them have zippers on the sides) make a "King" bed. The UK King size is about the size of a US Queen (so slightly larger than a US full.) Wait until you see a 3/4 bed.
ha you could have ask for french bed. The German beds sleeps in single bed as they have planned and authorised fun time. No need for a double bed for this !
Clearly hasn't tasted any of that typical Dutch Cuisine ™
I bet you are American. Right?
are door frames and such really that short there? i mean ill never have to worry about it lol but how bad could it be?
I feel like the fact that there is no “Bad Food” complaining brings some justice to certain European foods.
Being colorblind, I looked at the bad food no bar for a good 30 seconds before I gave in and finally trusted my eyes
When I went to Korea, Hit My Head On Things, Sinks Are Really Low, Hard Beds, and Everyone's Dressed Too Nicely would be on my list (though the Dressed Too Nicely isn't a real complaint; my issue is I'm a 5'10" 155lbs woman and couldn't buy any of the super cute Korean clothes T_T).
I had the same thing. I’m like 5’6” and 140lbs and I could only sometimes fit in Korean XL clothing
What is 'Europe' in this context'?
The typical stuff: central & southern Europe
Missed the #1 American tourist complaint: “No one around here speaks English!”
As an American who studied a few years of German in school and tried to crush Duolingo before going over there, having the local German person switch to English on me was a little disheartening about my abilities to speak it correctly, but understood
Depends heavily on country. In Scandinavian countries practically everyone under the age of 60 speaks english, it's similarly in the Netherlands, Austria and Germany too. It's when you go to Spanish-speaking (and relatives) countries and the balkans that becomes a problem.
But many of them do though. They’re smart like that.
Chewsday innit bruv wickid splendit bo o o wo a
Did you do the food one in white? hehe
The lack of kettles was truly disturbing. I had to make tea in a drip coffee machine once (didn’t bother again as it tasted awful).
first 2 points: We hate spending energy... in my parents home even normal ventilation is rarely used...
I was in constant pain in the us because the beds where so soft
I'm Canadian at a resort full of Americans right now and even i can't get over how sloppy Americans dress.
dataisbeautiful
I want to go to Europe
I walked around Rome for five days and got some exercise for all the pasta i ate.
You found ACs in Europe?
What is up with beds and pillows in Europe? Do they not have king sized technology? Why on earth would I, as an adult, want to sleep in a double bed? Why did 100% of the pillows suck? WHY?
The beds…that’s my number one issue. Thin mattress, small blankets. And it’s hit or miss too. Stayed at fancy places and the bedding was terrible, stayed at hostel’s and things were great. What gives?
Firm beds are typically better for your body than mushy beds. Part of the reason your body aches and hurts so much likely has been impacted by non stop super soft beds with no support.
I switch one time my medium toughness mattress (most used in my EU country) to soft one and i don't understand how you can sleep there without getting up with back pain, you sleep twisted, and give too much heat in summer
Why is not enough ice a bad thing? Do you like getting less actual drink for your money?
Every time I asked for ice in Germany/France, they brought it in a separate glass so it really didn't diminish the amount of drink I received.
Have you seen the size of American drinks? There is room for ice. We prefer our sugar water cold.
Well we usually have free refills here so at dine-in restaurants at least that’s not a concern.
Refills are a thing, get as much drink as you want and it’s actually cold
Nearest public bathroom is 2.4 km away
I don’t get this. When my buddy and I went on a bro trip to Europe, the best treatment we got was in Paris. 2 nights in a row we met locals in bars that took us all around the city. We didn’t even ask, they insisted.
Are you American by any chance?
Am an American that just got back from a vacation in Europe and I can confirm all of this.
Tell me your European vacation skipped the UK without saying you skipped the UK.
'Not enough ice,' you a yank by any chance?
Everything on the list screams American 😂
... that's the joke.
Drinks in Europe are too small. I'm not here for a childs tea party!! (Flips table over, turns it back rightside up, and puts a large tip on the table)
What is it with Europe and AC? It's like they're allergic to not dying of heat stroke.
Hit your head on things? How tall are you?
Try being the only person wearing pjays in the Paris airport as an adult male.
"AC not cold enough" is killing me. How come US americans cool down public buildings SO cold?
Ice.
What’s the scale on Y-axis? It is like reading Apple presentation slides
Not enough ice? I hope you mean glacier because who tf wants to water down their drinks?
If youre looking for ice, go to Svalbard, norway
Copyright, really? lol
I think you might just have walked past me. I tend to bump into people several times. They often think i’m stalking them
I went in August 2018 during the heatwave - I definitely missed the ice, I definitely missed the a/c, but everything else I was good with. Also, they don't dress "too nice," Americans typically dress like garbage.