Things I LOVED about America as a French Woman 🇺🇸🇫🇷
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0:00 Amazing intro
0:08 USA TRIP
0:23 Things I loved the most
1:07 First, thank you!
1:56 Being in an English Speaking country
3:17 Novelty
4:06 Lots of cultures
4:36 Animals & Nature
5:46 People being NICE
7:25 Meeting you!
8:11 Baseball & Football Game
8:48 Food food food
10:15 Favorite places & nights!
13:07 NYC & DC
13:47 The "little things"
13:55 Sheetz
14:37 Shenandoah River, WV
15:17 MUSTANGS
16:11 Submarine
16:58 NYC during the night
17:48 Positions on the Map
18:32 Have to be patient!!
19:05 Map of the trip
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I’m glad you got to experience the American people firsthand. The media would have you believe that Americans and mean, hateful, ignorant and disagreeable people. Like any country, we definitely have those kinds of people but for the most part, the kindness you experience here is completely genuine!
That's by design. More political advantage in rage, anger, fear...
I've been all around the world. USA is the nicest, by far. By Far.
One thing you will notice here in The States is that in every innocent thread or conversation, one or two will feel so important that it's imperative to express their political opinions about their pet peeves, enemies or conspiracies.
Most seen TV in Europe would be CNN. Nuff said.
The fact that she was so impressed by how nice people were, and was in NYC, lol. Her mind would be blown if she traveled down south to the Gulf.
That was one of my favorite reactions ever! I'm a 76 yr old American and watching a young person so happy and sparkly at visiting my country actually made my eyes water a time or 2. Next time, visit The West & South. 👍👌💯💜💚💙
I’m a lifelong East Coaster (NJ) but I’ve visited a little of the South/West and it was VERY cool. So similar but also different in little ways. We’ve got a huge beautiful country and though I’d LOVE to visit Europe, it’s easy to see why some just get a camper van and go exploring in their own backyard - cause it’s HUGE 😂
45 year old man here and I felt basically the same thing.
@@Rhov9 BINGO! Couldn't have said it better myself. I too am from the east coast (born in Boston, but spent my idyllic formative years on a 90-acre farm in southern Maine). To me, America has the best combination of awe-inspiring scenery with the sheer size & diversity of the landscape (including the massive national parks), that it really is conducive to renting/buying a RV van and driving around for months to just see all the US has to offer.
I still have 90% of western Europe that I haven't visited yet (but plan on visiting), but you're right on the money about all the cultures within the US I (and MANY other Americans) have found fascinating. Though I also see the loss of unique cultures/accents within the US due to gentrification, and I find that sad. I don't want all Americans to have the same, neutral accent.
If you come to the southern United States, you will really be freaked out by their extreme friendliness and the southern drawl accent. Then, if you go to southern Louisiana, you may find some relatives in the Cajun French.
C'mon Marylanders are just as friendly as southerners, trust me
Yes, visit New Orleans, definitely. New Orleans, San Francisco, and Santa Fe NM are the USA's most unique cities, IMO. And as you say, in southern Louisiana, she can hear something pretty close to her own language on the radio stations. My friends from Marseille said they could understand most of what was being said.
@@NeonBeeCat I guess it depends on definitions. My cousins in Maryland have remarked that people are friendlier here in Texas, but I think it's mostly a surface thing. I don't think they meant Marylanders are not friendly, and I've found Marylanders to be friendly as well.
Can attest to this. Americans in general are friendly and outgoing, but the south is a different level of welcoming. Family moved to North, AL back in 97; and coming from Western, PA and were thrown off at first driving through our neighborhood and random people would wave. Northeastern mindset at the time was basically “Who or what are you waving at?” Then come to find out people are like “We’re just being friendly.”
And might I add folks in the south aren’t just super friendly, they’re also super polite…for the most part.
Americans often think that French people are not friendly, but you are making me understand that it might just be a cultural difference since you were surprised by Americans' friendliness. You are great, Marie and we loved having you as our guest.😊
Steven Block, back in '86, after a tour of Israel, I came back home by traveling across Europe on the trains with a Eurail & Britrail pass, and I only had one bad experience in France, which happened when I accidentally left my passport on a train. The person who I spoke with said, "There's nothing I can do!", and walked away. But, in addition to neutral encounters, I had more than 1 very positive ones.
Steven Block, I forgot to mention that this lady worked in the Eurail station.
In Paris a waitress apologized to me because her English was not better. Can you picture an American apologizing to a tourist because they don't know French?
@@bigtex4058 My experience in France is that after I ask, in French, "do you speak English?", the French person answers "no." Then I proceed to stumble through my minimal French, and the other person then speaks in very good English.
I have had many French people be very helpful to me.
Next time, try Chattanooga, Tennessee out!❤️
Your comments about "having to learn French again" made me think of my grandfather, who was a translator in the US Army during WW2. He went to war with high school-level French and by the time the war ended, he was so fluent he'd actually forgotten words in English. He died in 2018 at the age of 94 and up until his last couple of years (when he started showing signs of dementia) he never forgot the French he learned.
You're not the first European I've seen on YT who has traveled to the US and made a point to comment about how "nice" we are. For sure, whatever degree of "niceness" we express, it's just common and not something we necessarily think much about. I know that if I'm passing someone in a store or I'm going in and they're coming out, I naturally say hello or smile. I guess it's just courtesy, but I do notice when someone simply ignores me or doesn't return the favor, so I can imagine that if it doesn't happen like that in France, it would be noticeable.
I'm not surprised that Niagara Falls was your favorite part; it was my favorite video. They're really stunning to look at, and maybe someday I'll get to travel there and see them in person too.
I'm in Maryland, but I was in the Marine Corps many years ago and did my share of traveling, both across the US and parts of the world. East Asia and Australia, specifically. One thing I would recommend to you, knowing your love of nature and having seen so many of the places you've traveled through your videos, is the Grand Canyon. I saw it once on my last drive from California to Maryland, and Marie, I guarantee you'll love it. If you can make it out west, please try to schedule a day at the Grand Canyon. I'd bet my right arm it would rival your experience at Niagara Falls, and then some.
Keep getting well, my dear.
I've noticed niceness in the States and in France.
Typically, you don't find it in big cities.
So, in the mid West those guys are really polite.
In Paris or NYC, err, not so much.
Honestly sometimes I just randomly compliment people when I’m out and about 😂 because it makes me feel good to make someone else feel good, even if just for a moment. I’m not out here trying to make lifelong friends, mind 😂 but it kind of restores faith in each other. Being kind is free 🤷♀️ and sometimes that small interaction can really make someone’s day. I know when others have done it to me, I always beam! It’s not insincere, like some Europeans might think. Just because it’s a passing moment doesn’t make it unimportant. It’s the little things, you know? ✌️♥️
I will say though that because I smile and laugh very easily (just as a person) it does make it seem like I’m more approachable. So not every stranger you meet is a winner (I could tell some stories 😂) but you also learn how to politely disengage from those when possible.
@@Rhov9 100% agree. Especially in these days when things are seemingly so polarized here, it's nice just to exchange pleasantries, hold the door for someone, or flash a smile.
@@Rhov9 I like the hit the people who don't say think you or return a smile with a [somewhat sarcastic] "Have a nice day!"
As a nature lover, your next American trip will have to be out west. Tons of open land and beautiful and diverse land. Arizona - Utah - Idaho - Wyoming - Montana - Oregon - Washington - California
New Mexico!!! Hello!!!
Yeah you forgot Colorado too
Colorado?
Utah is absolutely incredible! The scenery is mind blowing. The parks are so beautiful and breathtaking!
I agree, and don't forget Colorado :)
I was so glad to see you explore so many different places and things. I have heard people comment that they finally got to see the U.S. and the only place they visited was New York City, and that definitely isn't America, just a very tiny part of it. I'm 68 and for many years my work took me all across the U.S. but all I ever got to see were the airports and the building I was working in. 10 years ago I had heart surgery and my doctor put me on disability. My kids were furious, but I packed up my car and a trailer and did a 10,000 mile road trip across the U.S. I camped in a tent or if it was rainy, I stayed in the trailer. I avoided all cities, and just took in National and State Parks and interesting places that caught my eye. So many beautiful places, and as you said, the people were friendly where ever I went. I look forward to your next visit.
I can retire in March. I am going to do what you did. For the next couple of years. My biggest concern about it right now is how I am going to keep the grass cut at home.
@@wmason1961 The timing for me was good. After being put on disability, the rent where I was staying wasn't affordable, so my past rent was my monthly budget on my trip. When I finally got back, I relocated 6 hours south to warmer climates and found a really nice place where my mortgage is less than my past rent.
The smiles and small talk, "Hi how ya doing" is our way of recognizing each others existence. If it starts a conversation, we might make a new friend. If not that's OK too.
I think the same. I have never regretted talking to a stranger. It is a little blessing for the giver and the receiver.
"Novelty" is the perfect word because it means "newness", and compared to most of Europe, even our oldest buildings are relatively new.
This was funny. I felt the same way when I lived in France as an American. I'd studied French for 11 years BEFORE I actually went to France. My "exploration" was so insightful and fascinating. Enjoy your experiences girl!
What a great reaction. I think we're kindred spirits. I love flight, and nature. I'm an US Air Force retiree having served for 30 years. I wasn't qualified to be an aviator because of my eyesight (this was long before the days of Lasix), yet I've flown in jet aircraft, tankers, trainers, cargo aircraft, light aircraft, sailplanes, and hot air balloons... and have parachuted out of airplanes. Your comment about "convenience stores" almost made me laugh, as Buc-ees in Texas is the ultimate of convenience stores--you'd love it. In fact, I think you'd love Texas. My wife (of almost 44 years) and I have visited all but 5 States in the US and have lived in 14 States, including over 23 years in Texas. We currently live in Colorado (for the third time in my life) along with three of our four "chi-dults" (my made-up word for adult children) and 5 of our 9 grandchildren. We'd be honored to host you to see more of the US for as long you have the time and at no expense to you. Our fourth chi-dult and her family, including our other 4 grandchildren, live in the Atlanta, Georgia area, which is also very exciting and interesting, and time allowing, we'd like to take you there. All you have to do is let us know you'd like to come and visit, and we'll make it happen. My wife and I visited Paris for our 33rd Anniversary, and it was amazing. I never really had any interest in visiting France, but that experience completely changed my perspective. And, for what it's worth, my favorite movie of all time is Amelie. I've watched it more than 300 times, and when we visited Paris we went to visit all of the places that were set in the movie. It was big, big fun, and a trip we'll never forget. Vive la France, and God Bless the USA.
I somehow never saw Amelie. You may have convinced me to watch it, because 300+ viewings is pretty impressive!
Your enthusiasm is so infectious Marie! This is what makes your channel so great. There are CZcamsrs travelling to all kinds of exotic places in the world with such a blasé attitude, but what comes across is how much your trip really means to you. It’s kinda funny to hear you talk about the amazing food and cultural experiences in the US, travelling from France…the place with the best food and culture anywhere for me, coming from the UK! Paris is the most beautiful city in the world if you ask me. But that’s what travel is all about, and it’s so cool to see you enjoying all these amazing experiences…vive la différence!!
Well, you revealed what you found "weird" about America, and now what you liked most. What I liked the most about YOUR trip is how excited you get over things we see all the time. You really are like a little kid experiencing new things that are really cool. Frankly, there's so much to explore in America, I doubt anyone can experience all of it unless they had unlimited money and a lifetime to spend exploring it. There's just too much. But, you should give it your best shot. 😛
NHRA drag race. Grand Canyon. Yellowstone National Park. Hollywood Walk of Fame. Chicago. San Fransisco. Hike the Texas foothills. Ski in the Colorado Rocky Mountains. Wyoming cowboys/ranchers. Go to a Rodeo. The list goes on forever. Oh yeah. The French Quarter in New Orleans. Marti Gra. Cocoa Beach, Florida. I gotta stop. It never ends.
I live in a state that I can drive all day and still be in the same state. And I've been to many other states. Yeah it really does go on and on and on.
@@stevenwilliams1805 Other countries go on too. I will soon be visiting France for my for my fourth time. Part of my ten days there will be in parts of Brittany that I've not seen before.
But, I've not seen parts of my own state, and I've lived here for over forty years.
@@stevenwilliams1805 When I was young I hitch-hiked from east Texas to New Mexico. That was a long trip. I had a good ride!
Americans love visitors to our country and without the French we would not be a country. Where I grew up Lafayette came through my small in upstate New York during the American Revolution. Thank ya'll.
I am glad you got to experience America. I am from India. I have lived here since the last 35 years. I think Americans are one awesome people! :)
Marie, you are amazing. the reason Americans are so nice to you is that you deserve it. Your genuine niceness comes through in your face, your voice and especially your soul. Bon joure, mon belle madamouiselle.
My family came in 1620. I think the openness and friendliness came from the absolute need to care about your neighbors to survive.
In line to check out at a grocery store, I noticed the people behind me had 1 item and let them know they could go ahead of me. The lady buying the item was Czech, and her friend that was from the USA said she was surprised at how nice everyone was.
Honestly I'm a native English speaker (sort of: I'm from West Virginia, so it's quasi-English!) and you have a better grasp on it than I do, and I briefly majored in English in college. Also, your love for animals warms my heart. We had a groundhog burrow under our house recently (which can be a problem in WV, since our homes are on mountains) so we filled it in until he relocated, and then we just brought him food every couple of days until he moved on. He was a turd and I loved him. I've worked in several animal hospitals, and your love for animals is refreshing. Just know you're welcome back here anytime, and this place was better with you in it. Much love, Marie!
I'm glad you're feeling better Marie. When you come to Canada come in the late spring or summer or early fall. Winter here can be harsh. Not the best for seeing stuff. Great video. Love your channel !!!! Cheers from Canada 🇨🇦🍻🍻😁
A French woman enjoying American food? That's a compliment l didn't expect.
What is great about the Mustang is it's one of the more approachable of the sports cars. It's my favorite as well. Unlike your typical sports car, the Mustang is in reach of the average person. It's a car the average person can dream about and realistically have a chance to get.
Your next trip to USA, go to a Ford dealership and take a test drive of a Mustang. It is common to test drive the vehicle before you buy it. I've driven a lot of cars that I would love to own.
It brings a smile to my face to hear you appreciate many of the thing we take for granted here in the US, in the sense of how normalized things are. Thank you for sharing from a fresh and new perspective, and allowing us to see this beautiful country through your eyes.
My first car was a Mustang. I think my dad wanted me to have it so I would be more enthusiastic about driving. Most of my friends were excited to get their licenses, but I was not so much, but I really liked my Mustang. It was canary yellow with cream color interior and black carpet. We were not people who were wealthy, but I am always glad my dad wanted me to have a Mustang. I live in West Virginia and I’m glad you like our song.
You know, it's really nice hearing a European, and a Frenchy no less, say what they love about America.
Too often we hear have to endure how deficient our society and lives are, that we are to self centered and superficial. But what we see are everyone wants to come here and/or live here. We have our problems, emotionally and societially but we see and we move in the direction of positivity.
We are about being happy. For ourselves and for those around us. Sometimes too much of it but happiness is the goal.
Thank you for this video.
I'm smiling and chuckling about your Sheetz experience. They are everywhere in PA and are a great place to grab food when traveling. :) Glad you enjoyed your time in the US.
Great editing job on this video Marie. It was so much fun to watch. The music, the amazing pictures of all of your travels were truly inspiring. Thanks also for your kind comments about the American people. A lot of Europeans are quick to believe all of the negative stereotypes about the United States. We know we have our problems but when you are here visiting you are a honored guest. Even when I visit other states and people know I am from another state they treat me like a guest to their state and honestly it is one of my favorite things about our culture. 🤩
Thank you for all the smiles as you share your trip. Because of you, the next time I travel close to a Medieval Times location, I will definitely try it. I am glad you had fun.
Very good video. What a trip!!!!!!!! Mustangs are always as beautiful...🚗🚗🚗🚗🚘🚘🚘😊😊😊
Since you liked the Air and Space Museum (11:40), next time you come to the U.S., you should try going to the Air Force Museum, at Wright-Patterson AFB in Dayton, Ohio.
I think you would love to go to a small rural town restaurant in the morning. Lots of friendly people.
I don't know where you get your music from but the music is always great on your channel.
Thank you! I always take a lot of time to choose it 😊 I use Epidemic Sound and the CZcams library 😃
Super glad you enjoyed the USA ..your english is fantastic!....✌️✌️✌️
Marie, I'm so glad you enjoyed your time over here and all the things to do! Your channel is absolutely one of my favorites on CZcams. Every time you post something, I find myself saying "Oh cool, what is Marie up to now???"
You, and your channel, are absolutely delightful! What you're bringing to the table is priceless, and the world sure could use a lot more of you.
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You are a sweetheart, ma cherie! I've been to Paris, France and studied French in School. Come back! We love you!
Thank you for sharing your trip with us. It was lots of fun watching you react to things. The wonderful, the cringe worthy, and the somewhat disappointing. It was amazing what you did in such a short time.
Hello Marie, from Vermont.
So glad you enjoyed your trip to America..🇱🇷
Hope you are feeling better and all is well with your family..
🇱🇷 Take care..
🇺🇸 We love you and cannot wait for you to visit again. Go to the South. The food and people are amazing.
Marie, no matter what month you travel anywhere, you get something different. Coming in the fall/autumn, you got to see the leaves changing, which can really be beautiful.
It was cute to see how the dogs took to you.
If the places you talked about where you got gas, food was just regular sized, it's a gas station, but if it's monstrous, and on the Interstates, it's called a truck stop.
May I make a suggestion for a future trip? Since you loved the lights, how about planning something called a Dark Sky place somewhere over here. In these places, you're so far away from city lights that you can see sometimes around 7500 stars. Many are in our national parks, which I'd also recommend.
I don't need to be flattered about my country - I'm sure I'd love to travel in France just as much. I'm just happy for her that she enjoyed herself so much. So often you'll hear people say 'this isn't interesting.' When actually, all interest is in yourself. She is obviously a person who finds interest when she travels because she's an interesting person.
I hope you're feeling better. You sound stronger and better.
I am so happy you are doing better. That was a great re-cap of your of your trip. We could see the enjoyment in your eyes and smile. Can't hardly wait for your next adventure, Thank you Miss Marie...
for just being you........😊
It's great to hear you had such a good time! We would love to have you back, especially in Chicago (America's 3rd largest city) where there is definitely a Medieval Times)!
I am glad you enjoyed the night ride towards NYC. The skyscrapers start to be visible at about 20+ miles from the city.
The trip was very successful. 😃🇫🇷🇺🇸
And thanks to your friend for helping make it go so well! 👏
The US and Canada are huge, so the best way to experience them is by picking a region to explore each trip. I’m glad you enjoyed this trip, and I look forward to your trips to come.
I love that you got to go to a Civil War battlefield. And the phonetic way to say "Antietam" would be "Ann-Tea-Tum"
I saw a shot of Harpers Ferry! I grew up there, went to Jr High at the top of the hill in the big stone school. I was in Marching Band and parages sucked because of that hill. I still think it was cruel punishment having marching drills in August up and down that hill.
I learned to swim in the Shenandoah couple miles upstream from where you were when my dad threw me in the river - yup, that's a real thing not just an old story no one really believes - My mother almost divorce him that day but as it turns out, I figured out swimming really quick I guess cause I'm still here.
The difference in people you mention, that's why when you talk to friends who have been to France and ask them all about it, because we're just as curious as your friends would be about America, well, you don't always hear the best comments. I realize it's understanding a different culture, but being nice or friendly takes ZERO EFFORT! But it varies, we have plenty of jackasses here so don't oversell it LOL! And I thought about this and it's kind of like this maybe "Hey, we're Americans, what could we possibly have to complain about" other than we all go through shit in our lives from time to time just like everyone else. Some are having a wonderful day, some are having the worst day of their lives. timing is everything.
Watch out for all that great food. As you could tell probably, no one is starving here, quite the opposite. But come on man! You're French and you're talking about our food? that's upside down in my brain at the moment. Just because we have it doesn't mean you should eat it HAHA!
OH WOW! You went to Shannondale Springs - I still own the family property in Shannondale, 3rd generation, even though I haven't lived there since High School. Did you get to see any snakes? HAHA! Place is loaded with copperheads, rattlers, moccasins and black snakes, but black snakes are cool the rest are poisonous. I don't miss the snakes and strange insects but the lizards are really cool.
Oh, btw, Niagara Falls isn't ALL Canada, it is the border so we get a wee bit of it too~ but Canada is pretty awesome, been many places in Quebec/Ontario. It's not a lot different and talk about friendly, now Canada has the friendliest people man. I have many Canadian friends and it's like this, if you can't make friends with someone from Canada then you are the problem. That's been my experience. If you know anything about beer and hockey? anything at all? they'll love you like family and teach you all you need to know.
It's cool to see your perspective, but you've also an openness about your expectations I think, or at least have conveyed, that you see it for what it is.
I'm really curious what your expectations were to your experience now that you've had time to really look back and analyze this adventure.
I am going on a European trip this summer, my first. To Lithuania to visit friends and I spent so much time studying the country, all the covid years that have delayed it. I'm worried about building up my expectations too much. I was so excited I had my plans all set but it was in 2020 and everything went to hell globally. It's been hard to build up the same excitement. I'm really curious if you dealt with the same type of internal debates.
Nice summary! What's really cool is, you were in my world that I grew up in around Washington, Baltimore. The inner harbour where you were is so nice today, or at least most of it. 20 years ago it was even more amazing. but Baltimore as a whole, it's a bad place.
Loved watching your trip, and so glad you got to enjoy the friendliness of our country. You seem so likable and charming. Your enjoyment of the little things was a pleasure to watch.
We have a beautiful, spacious country and I'm happy for you that you had such a great time. We would be happy to have you back...wherever you choose to go.
"Squirrel" is one of my favorite english words to hear a foreigner try to pronounce. Kudos on the rather impressive attempt. I can tell you're obsessive about English, to include trying to imitate the American accent in many cases. Glad the infamous algorithm introduced your videos to me. I'll spare you my France and French stories. But, suffice it to say, I can appreciate your experience from the other direction.
Go to the American west- you will absolutely fall in love with the natural scenery and beauty! It is incredible.
Glad you’re feeling better. I enjoyed watching you experience so many different things and places in the US. As you can imagine, that’s just a sampling of the entire US. I have travelled to 43 states and still need to see so much more of the country. Maybe one day I’ll visit France and other parts of Europe too.
12:23 "..you get to see so close what's going so far.."
Love it!
Hey Marie!! We already miss you so much!! Come back!! 💗 (as soon as you can 🤗) Thank you SOOO much for sharing your first US and Canada trip with us, for being such a positive human being, and for the incredible amount of work you put into documenting this all. Your energy and smiles are completely contagious - and we do truly miss you. There is so much more for you to see and experience here. Get all better quickly, hun! See you again soon! xo 🤗✨💗
Bonjour Marie! I'm glad you seem to be feeling better. You actually covered a LOT of area in a short time, and got to experience a LOT of "Americana." One thing that kind of bummed me out is that your "host" seemed to take you to too many "tourist" restaurants/Chain restaurants. I get it, you don't have them in France, but I think you'd REALLY would have enjoyed going to some "mom and pop" places, and I bet they would've loved having a guest from France. I'm glad you go to go to the baseball and football games, I wish you'd have been able to go to the NBA basketball game that was in Paris last week, but oh well, maybe you'll get to go to NBA and NHL games in future visits. Thanks for sharing all this with us! Bonne journee! ~Be Blessed
The way she pronounced squirrels was so adorable.
It makes me happy that we Americans were so kind to you. When you come back, visit the Rocky Mountain West where my family lives. Hope you get that Mustang!!
Your enthusiasm just brings a smile to my face I'm so happy that you got to experience this trip and look forward to seeing many others.
I'm so glad you enjoyed your trip here and hope you make it back. It makes me happy that you experienced nice people who smiled and engaged with you in ways that made you feel welcome. It's amazing in the U.S. in ways that I still can't understand as why sometimes we can be filled with so much hate and aggression at other times be filled with so much love and compassion.
My belief is that love and compassion is first. And hate and aggression are deliberately stirred up by people who benefit from the bad feelings.
Thanks so much! I think we look down on ourselves as Americans sometimes, it is nice to hear an voice from abroad to lift us up. Oh, and I love that you love Mustangs!
Thank you for all your kind words about my country and my fellow Americans.
Thank you for sharing. I love that you had such a great time, you are welcome here any time you wish. Glad that you are feeling much better. Always remember, it is your trip, have fun and keep it fun.
Glad you enjoyed your visit. Your welcome back anytime so are anyone else as long as they are being nice to
I'm so glad you enjoyed our country. Don't believe much of what the media says. Most people are kind, friendly and helpful to all, no matter nationality or race. Of course there are exceptions, like every country. I also think many Americans don't get out enough to appreciate how big, beautiful and interesting our country is. Thank you for your kind comments. Now hurry up and get back here!! You haven't scratched the surface of this big place.
The next time you visit, please come to Texas, Arizona and Louisiana. You will experience a totally different America . In Texas there is a large German influence as in 1840s there was a massive migration from Germany to Texas. These folks, like the Cajuns, still speak the language of the original immigrants. Please come visit us!!!!
Wow you really did a bunch cool things while here in the states 🇺🇸 I’m happy that you’re feeling a lot better an you had such an amazing time.
Hi Marie. I am happy that you enjoyed our hospitality. I love your fun personality. I enjoyed my two weeks in France in 2018. Quand j’ais visite’ a la France en 2019, j’ais parle’ en francais partout.
Your enthusiasm and appreciation made me smile and made my day! Thanks for being open to new experiences. 20:00
Next visit, try some of our national parks...majestic and awesome!
Come back soon and see the western US! I think it is safe to say that America loves you and we want you to experience it all!
If you loved medieval times I hope next time you visit you can come during renaissance festival season! They’re so much fun 🐎💗 give it a CZcams search if you’re unfamiliar :)
I am so happy you enjoyed yourself on your trip. Listening to you and your experiences was awesome. You made me proud to be an American. When you decide to come again, please do a live feed so I can donate again. Praying for your health. Get well and be safe. I hope you visit the South sometime.
I immediately thought about the view from the hotel at Niagara. I knew you would mention it. Could you hear it from there? Years ago, I was talking to some guys from Norway. We all went to the Drag races and their favorite part was just seeing all kinds of famous American cars from the 50's-to 90's in person. TV was their only other exposure. It's a sensory overload....like the Air&Space museum. Most Americans have never seen a SR-71 jet or Space Shuttle up close...and that's just two planes next to each other
Yes! It was fantastic ☺️
Thanks for visiting.😊
Very cool to hear from you enjoying everything. Such a sweet and beautiful woman. 👏🏼
That was very nice! I really enjoyed your enthusiasm! Keep up the awesome work.
When my wife first came here from China, we went for a walk at a nearby park by the river that flowed through our city, we went for a walk. Every time i passed somebody, I said hello and they said hello back. She said she thought I knew everybody, but when she asked if I knew them, she was surprised when I said, "No." When she asked why I said hello to them, I said, "Just being friendly."
The next thing she noticed was that deer, ducks, squirrels, just wandering about. She asked me if anybody hunted or captured them for food, I responded, "Not in the city."
Very well put together. Thanks. My Dad was aboard a Submarine, like the one you visited, during WWII. He was a diesel mechanic.
Girl I can guarantee you that you haven't even scratched the surface of the enjoyments of AMERICA! I'm very happy you had just a very little taste of what THE LAND OF THE FREE AND HOME OF THE BRAVE has to offer! There is so much more! People in AMERICA take for granted of what the American lifestyle has to offer in all aspects. I'm 54 and only scratched the surface myself! When you live in a free country of course people are going to be nice! The great outdoors America offers so much! I could go on & on! Peace!
Funny, I often used to dream that I could fly as well. And in some dreams I was able to float upwards and hover at any height.
Thank you for visiting the US, I appreciate hearing about your experiences and taking in your point of view.
Of course we have some biased experiences, and it's different for everyone, but I met incredibly nice and welcoming people during both my trips to France! I think just like you though, the novelty made me appreciate certain things more that I may not have as much otherwise.
We are so glad to have you visited our country!
You reminded me of when I went from the US to Japan. The first thing that I noticed right away was how similar everything was. It sounds stupid but looking at buildings in the city, cars, the way the roads were made and painted. It all looked 90% the same as my home city.
Being nice to strangers is baked into the culture after hundreds of years of immigration waves. Most Americans weren’t native English speakers, but they were all trying to learn together. Also the reason American English is so much different than the King’s English.
Nice to hear a more positive opinion instead of the usual knocking.
Greetings from the UK.
The establishment media hates Americans...
11:30 flying dreams are my favorite... until I wake up and realize I can't fly, then I'm sad all day
I'm an American who lived in Tuscany for about 8 months. Lots of good things, but my favorite memory? Driving through a vineyard at night and suddenly a bunch of boar piglets come running across the road, followed by two adult boars. Just a little moment of nature.
Salut Marie 🧭 🇺🇸
It's been enjoyable looking back with you over favourite moments, how Amazing it is that you made your dreams happen & didn't allow yourself to be overwhelmed by it all like a kid in a candy store going crazy but paced your self & well organized while taking everything in. N America is larger than life which you notice much more as a European, even know it's very urban with its big cities like NY, for nature lovers like ourselves the great wild outdoors is never that far away. On your return I hope you do explore more national parks out west where the buffalo roam, come across a moose🦌 , & soar among the eagles 🪂, how awesome would that be.
It's so true about how much more Smiley & open people there are , if it's true about the french being more moody then you must be a exception & why you fit in so well, as a foodie as much as your taken with the sweet stuff around gas stations , when you do go back you'll try more locally made mom recipes like the pecan 🥧 you had & check out those cool 50's dinner's with their jukeboxes.
I agree going to the air space museum with its blackbird , the Knights performing 🐴 at medieval times & Nigeria 🌊 falls by night lit up have to be among the best highlights & that you get to go to more big sporting events with friends with better seats. Let's all keep our fingers crossed that you'll burn rubber in your very own Mustang one day.
Thanks for sharing , keep on spreading happiness around the world 😃 💫 💗 ✌️
Could make this video about France too. Love the history, the people have always been great to me and if course the wonderful food, especially in the countryside. Can't wait to return to the towns in Normandy, Loire, and around Verdun and champagne. Weeping
Glad you had a wonderful experience and hope you have many more in our beautiful country. This is one of my favorites 17:23 'My first time seeing the moon that close!' I love that you noticed a difference.
Totally agree with you. Shenandoah River/Valley is quietly beautiful. My parents have a house there. One of my favorite places to sit outside at night, enjoy the trees swaying, hear the river, and watch the stars.
OH! Since a child I have flying dreams. It seems real and wonderful. I'm glad you had such a good time here. Maybe someday you will move to the US. You look well again too!
I'm so glad you enjoyed your visit here. I hope you can return and see much more.
I am glad to hear that you are feeling better. I am also glad to hear that you will be coming back to the US soon. There is so much to see and experience in the US. I hope you get to visit St Louis on one of your trips here. I guess I should mention the Gateway Arch. You can ride an elevator to the top of the Arch and look out at the city on the west side and the river and miles of Illinois flat land to the east. St Louis was founded by French explorers and it became the Gateway to the West for those who were seeking a new life. It is good that you are young and can see so many wonderful sights. I hope to be moving to the St Louis metro area this summer. Maybe I can see you there someday.
I'm glad you had a good experience in America. I'm a retired truck driver and have been all over the U.S. I still haven't seen everything there is to see. Keep posting. You make the world a better place in your own way.
If you liked the submarine, there is an aircraft carrier in San Diego, an older aircraft carrier in Corpus Christie, TX, and when they finish with repairs, I highly recommend the hard hat tour of the battleship Texas. There is also a sub in Little Rock, Arkansas that is (or was when we were there) 96% operational. It had US memorabilia and Turkish memorabilia, as the Turks had it after the US.
Marie, glad that you really enjoyed your trip to the US! Most Americans are friendly and will give you a smile. Most of us will really go out of our way to make you feel welcome here if we KNOW that you are a visiting foreigner. When you get back to the US for another visit, consider giving Alaska a visit. Since you are a nature lover, Alaska will blow your mind! The highest mountain in the country (Mt. McKinley), better known as Denali. Mount Denali national park is phenomenal. I got to see Grizzly bears and Grey wolves in that park, along with marmot and many other animals native to the area. Mountains rise up out of the ocean along the western edge of Alaska, along with glaciers. You can take boat tours along the coast to watch chunks of glacial ice break off and fall into the ocean. Not to mention the chance to see Humpback whales, killer whales (Orcas), sea otters, sea lions, and various sea going birds. It truly is amazing. Just something to think about. I was stationed there for 3 years while I was in the military. I loved every minute of it! Anyways, really enjoyed your video and am happy that you found your trip enjoyable enough to do it again!
I forgot to mention. You will never see more bald eagles anywhere else in your life than you will in Alaska! When the salmon are running up rivers, bald eagles literally line the banks of the rivers foraging on dying or dead salmon.
If you love Nature and flying, perhaps you were a fairy in a previous lifetime. I'm glad you enjoyed your trip.
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Marie, I'm happy you got to experience what you did on your first trip to the States. It's kind of like when I first visited your country. Paris is something that's a requirement if you're going to visit France. The Eiffel Tower is something that has to be experienced as well, especially because he was instrumental in the construction of the Statue of Liberty. Yes, I paid a lot to get to the top of the Eiffel tower, but it's one of those things you kind of HAVE TO DO, just like you going to see the Observation Deck at the Empire State Building. Most of all, I'm happy that you found your interaction with Americans to be so positive and memorable. It's good to make a good impression on tourists. After all, our nation is comprised of people from all over the world who chose to leave behind what they had and see what they could make of their lives here in the US.
I hope your results reveal something simple to fix so you can get out there and see more of the world. We know how much you love exploring the mountains. Perhaps your next trip here in the US can be to explore Colorado, and the Rocky Mountains. After all, John Denver sang about Colorado too! Take care Marie and keep smiling!
Marie i am jealous of you i'm a american but you have seen more of my country than i ever have LOL best wishes to you
Loved seeing your excitement. Glad to see you're feeling better. Need to come to the Midwest and see some of our sites and friendly people.