American brand products in Europe?
Dec 19th, 2006, 10:39 AM
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I guess all the emotional replies are out there 
In any case, Mr. Dreamer, don't expect the Lipton tea in Europe to be exactly the same as Lipton tea in USA. Many products are made according to different reciepes in different countries, even if they bear the same brand name. It doesn't only apply to USA vs. Europe but also to different countries in Europe.
As to Folgers and Makers Mark - I have never heard of these brands, so they are obviously not that common, if marketed at all, in Munich. Unless you had a really bad day, I wouldn't waste too much sightseeing time in locating some exotic place that may sell these, if I were you.
(Instant coffee tastes horrible anyway
If you want reasonable tea, look for Twinings - a british brand, probably the best of the "mass" brands (IMO)
In any case, Mr. Dreamer, don't expect the Lipton tea in Europe to be exactly the same as Lipton tea in USA. Many products are made according to different reciepes in different countries, even if they bear the same brand name. It doesn't only apply to USA vs. Europe but also to different countries in Europe.
As to Folgers and Makers Mark - I have never heard of these brands, so they are obviously not that common, if marketed at all, in Munich. Unless you had a really bad day, I wouldn't waste too much sightseeing time in locating some exotic place that may sell these, if I were you.
(Instant coffee tastes horrible anyway
If you want reasonable tea, look for Twinings - a british brand, probably the best of the "mass" brands (IMO)
Dec 19th, 2006, 10:45 AM
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>>"I don't know about Maker's Mark, but Jack Daniels is readily available in many of the small grocery stores in Paris."<<
Technically, Jack Daniels is not bourbon, but is called sour mash
http://www.oldwhiskeyriver.com/glossary.htm
Technically, Jack Daniels is not bourbon, but is called sour mash
http://www.oldwhiskeyriver.com/glossary.htm
Dec 19th, 2006, 10:56 AM
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Lets keep in mind that in Munich this tea is going to be made with water from a coffee maker, so it will taste like coffee anyway, whatever the brand! I am a tea drinker and will never drink tea made from coffee maker water, it tastes awful.
Dec 19th, 2006, 11:06 AM
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I think that you'll find the air a bit thin in Europe, so it might be a good idea to bring your own.
The canned stuff is a bit heavy to carry, so I suggest that you first blow the smoke from your favourite fags into a large plastic bag.
Then wave the bag in the air until it inflates and secure the end.
If you only want to use the air in the hotel room at night, seven bags should be enough.
The canned stuff is a bit heavy to carry, so I suggest that you first blow the smoke from your favourite fags into a large plastic bag.
Then wave the bag in the air until it inflates and secure the end.
If you only want to use the air in the hotel room at night, seven bags should be enough.
Dec 19th, 2006, 11:25 AM
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I've always hear the pastries are great in france? We don't eat fruit loops or pop tarts or many pastries for that matter so we'll be alright with bread,cheese,meat and fruit for breakfast. What's wrong with the air in Europe? what do you mean canned air?
Dec 19th, 2006, 12:50 PM
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Hi MD,
You are having your leg pulled by a number of folks who are outraged that you would want products that you use at home on your visit to Europe.
When we leave home, even if it is just a weekend somewhere in GA, I bring my cigarettes, my wife brings her toiletries, etc - including her Twining's tea bags.
It's too much bother to go look for these things when you are away.
You are having your leg pulled by a number of folks who are outraged that you would want products that you use at home on your visit to Europe.
When we leave home, even if it is just a weekend somewhere in GA, I bring my cigarettes, my wife brings her toiletries, etc - including her Twining's tea bags.
It's too much bother to go look for these things when you are away.
Dec 19th, 2006, 01:07 PM
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I take offense that Elmhurst Queens is a dangerous place to stroll at night. It really depends on which area you speak of. Where I grea up, it's quite nice to walk around at night. Suburbia at it's best.
Now, back to the European part of the threads. Like everyone says, buy your stash at duty-free if you're not going to carry it. Although I don't think you'll find Lipton or Folgers at duty free. Too downmarket for their tastes (although I would question that with the plethora of crap in duty free shops these days). You might find the local supermarket to have what you want.
I travel to expand my horizons...but to each his/her own.
Now, back to the European part of the threads. Like everyone says, buy your stash at duty-free if you're not going to carry it. Although I don't think you'll find Lipton or Folgers at duty free. Too downmarket for their tastes (although I would question that with the plethora of crap in duty free shops these days). You might find the local supermarket to have what you want.
I travel to expand my horizons...but to each his/her own.
Dec 19th, 2006, 01:15 PM
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Excuse me, Josser. Air comes in bottles, not bags. Dreamer -- I doubt they would let you bring bottles of oxygen on the plane so just deal with the air in Germany and France (I believe Germany will have the better air, though).
Dec 19th, 2006, 01:18 PM
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I take Folgers coffee on all my trips! I've never seen it in Parisian stores, I don't think it's sold there. I only take a few teaspoons of the instant in a piece of plastic wrap, tied with a twisttie, to use occasionally with my hot water boiling coil. That's when I stay in hotels without coffee makers, of course, in case I want a cup in the morning before going out. I like black coffee but not real strong coffee.
I don't drink tea much, but I could easily see taking a few tea bags (maybe the foil wrapped ones, they would keep better and not smell other things -- like those Constant COmment ones) as they can't take up much space. Those would work fine with just a boiling heater coil. It wouldn't be worth the trouble to buy them if you only want a few over there, that's why I take stuff like that.
If I were in a place for a while or had several people, you can buy instant coffee easily enough in Parisian grocery stores. They usually have Nescafe, which I don't like at all (I think it is worse than Folgers), although they have some styles that are stronger, like instant esperesso or something, that aren't too bad. I just shop at a grocery store section in Monoprix when I'm in Paris, they have all that stuff. They have plenty of brands of regular ground coffee, if you want to brew some, and the Monoprix store brand is okay for instant and some others things.
Monoprix would be a good name for you to know for Paris. They have large grocery stores with great selections and good prices. They also have plenty of other general stuff in case you want it (lightbulbs, cosmetics or toiletries, etc.). I don't know where you are staying exactly, but there is one at the corner of ave Ledru Rollin and rue du Fbg St Antoine, which is right near the Ledru Rollin metro stop.
I don't drink tea much, but I could easily see taking a few tea bags (maybe the foil wrapped ones, they would keep better and not smell other things -- like those Constant COmment ones) as they can't take up much space. Those would work fine with just a boiling heater coil. It wouldn't be worth the trouble to buy them if you only want a few over there, that's why I take stuff like that.
If I were in a place for a while or had several people, you can buy instant coffee easily enough in Parisian grocery stores. They usually have Nescafe, which I don't like at all (I think it is worse than Folgers), although they have some styles that are stronger, like instant esperesso or something, that aren't too bad. I just shop at a grocery store section in Monoprix when I'm in Paris, they have all that stuff. They have plenty of brands of regular ground coffee, if you want to brew some, and the Monoprix store brand is okay for instant and some others things.
Monoprix would be a good name for you to know for Paris. They have large grocery stores with great selections and good prices. They also have plenty of other general stuff in case you want it (lightbulbs, cosmetics or toiletries, etc.). I don't know where you are staying exactly, but there is one at the corner of ave Ledru Rollin and rue du Fbg St Antoine, which is right near the Ledru Rollin metro stop.
Dec 19th, 2006, 01:29 PM
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ira wrote: "Hi MD, You are having your leg pulled by a number of folks who are outraged that you would want products that you use at home on your visit to Europe."
That may be true, but I am not one of that number. I am simply fascinated by Mr Dreamer's reactions to things that have been said here.
That may be true, but I am not one of that number. I am simply fascinated by Mr Dreamer's reactions to things that have been said here.
Dec 19th, 2006, 02:02 PM
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mcnyc wrote
"I take offense that Elmhurst Queens is a dangerous place to stroll at night. It really depends on which area you speak of. Where I grea up, it's quite nice to walk around at night. Suburbia at it's best."
I never said Elmhurst was DANGEROUS to stroll through at night! I said, Where we finally ended up was Elmhurst and Junction at 7:30 at night and I wouldn't take a stroll with my wife through that area! If you think the area is suburbia at it's best then I don't want your opinion on safe areas to go to in Europe. WHOA!
"I take offense that Elmhurst Queens is a dangerous place to stroll at night. It really depends on which area you speak of. Where I grea up, it's quite nice to walk around at night. Suburbia at it's best."
I never said Elmhurst was DANGEROUS to stroll through at night! I said, Where we finally ended up was Elmhurst and Junction at 7:30 at night and I wouldn't take a stroll with my wife through that area! If you think the area is suburbia at it's best then I don't want your opinion on safe areas to go to in Europe. WHOA!
