What does the USA do better than Europe re: travel...and vice versa
Dec 23rd, 2005, 05:26 PM
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Kate --
I totally agree with you about the BBC. I, myself, adore it, and wish we could get more than 'BBC America' here. I'd much rather pay the TV-Tax for better programming and less commercials.
Also, not every show on US TV breaks after the opening credits, but admittedly, most of them do, I think. But then, I haven't watched "network" TV in ages (ABC, NBC, CBS here in the US). I usually watch (and I have no idea if any of this is available in the UK, or Australia these days -- surely some Discovery channels as I believe it's the same company as the BBC?) A&E, Discovery/The Learning Channel (TLC) including the host of other Discovery stuff that comes with digital cable, and the History channel, and last but not least BBC America. The commercials drive me batty, and they appear to be getting worse (I don't know how much worse they are on network TV these days)... I don't know how many more minutes can be shaved off of a program for commercials before it gets pointless to even give it a go.
As for clothing in the US...it's definitely getting worse. And it seems like all clothing here, seriously almost all of it, is made elsewhere. Whether it's China (Chinese-made goods are -everywhere- here), Mexico, India, Brazil, or somewhere else. So I don't know that the US is doing _anything_ better than anyone else, unless you count a talent for importing.
But just as already stated, I think goods in general are lowering in quality, probably in a lot of countries.
Also, have you checked out:
http://www.victoriassecret.com/
Victoria's Secret? I don't know Carola22 if you are male or female, but if you're female, you might want to check them out. They have a lot more than just lingerie. I also checked out their shipping just a moment ago, and it looks like they -do- ship to Europe (they have a separate shipping cost list for Japan, but if you scroll down, they also list international shipping to everywhere but the US, Canada, & Japan, though they do have a list of countries they can't ship to, but none of them are in Europe).
Victoria's Secret used to (like every other place it seems) have a higher quality build to their clothing, but they're still decent to me, and aren't that expensive, and they have many different types of cuts. I've always been pleased with their styles, too.
In any case, a question(or two):
The last time I was in the UK, there were the lovely 4 channels. Though I've been to other areas of Europe far more recently, I paid little attention to their TV -- though when I was in Asia, I did get a kick out of Star TV, "Serving Asia and the Middle East", and Channel V , too. I did NOT, however, get a kick out of state-run Chinese TV. I saw way too much Mao-impersonation.
So what variety in channels is available these days in the UK? Or in Australia? With or without cable/satellite.
I guess off-topic and all that but I'm good at that.
Oh yes, and regarding the judgmental thing...people have opinions. I don't think that's a bad thing. I can have an opinion about something and still be ready to experience something new. There's nothing better than a new experience changing an opinion of mine!
I totally agree with you about the BBC. I, myself, adore it, and wish we could get more than 'BBC America' here. I'd much rather pay the TV-Tax for better programming and less commercials.
Also, not every show on US TV breaks after the opening credits, but admittedly, most of them do, I think. But then, I haven't watched "network" TV in ages (ABC, NBC, CBS here in the US). I usually watch (and I have no idea if any of this is available in the UK, or Australia these days -- surely some Discovery channels as I believe it's the same company as the BBC?) A&E, Discovery/The Learning Channel (TLC) including the host of other Discovery stuff that comes with digital cable, and the History channel, and last but not least BBC America. The commercials drive me batty, and they appear to be getting worse (I don't know how much worse they are on network TV these days)... I don't know how many more minutes can be shaved off of a program for commercials before it gets pointless to even give it a go.
As for clothing in the US...it's definitely getting worse. And it seems like all clothing here, seriously almost all of it, is made elsewhere. Whether it's China (Chinese-made goods are -everywhere- here), Mexico, India, Brazil, or somewhere else. So I don't know that the US is doing _anything_ better than anyone else, unless you count a talent for importing.
But just as already stated, I think goods in general are lowering in quality, probably in a lot of countries.
Also, have you checked out:
http://www.victoriassecret.com/
Victoria's Secret? I don't know Carola22 if you are male or female, but if you're female, you might want to check them out. They have a lot more than just lingerie. I also checked out their shipping just a moment ago, and it looks like they -do- ship to Europe (they have a separate shipping cost list for Japan, but if you scroll down, they also list international shipping to everywhere but the US, Canada, & Japan, though they do have a list of countries they can't ship to, but none of them are in Europe).
Victoria's Secret used to (like every other place it seems) have a higher quality build to their clothing, but they're still decent to me, and aren't that expensive, and they have many different types of cuts. I've always been pleased with their styles, too.
In any case, a question(or two):
The last time I was in the UK, there were the lovely 4 channels. Though I've been to other areas of Europe far more recently, I paid little attention to their TV -- though when I was in Asia, I did get a kick out of Star TV, "Serving Asia and the Middle East", and Channel V , too. I did NOT, however, get a kick out of state-run Chinese TV. I saw way too much Mao-impersonation.
So what variety in channels is available these days in the UK? Or in Australia? With or without cable/satellite.
I guess off-topic and all that but I'm good at that.
Oh yes, and regarding the judgmental thing...people have opinions. I don't think that's a bad thing. I can have an opinion about something and still be ready to experience something new. There's nothing better than a new experience changing an opinion of mine!
Dec 31st, 2005, 02:03 PM
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carola22 -
When I lived in Holland I watched American expats model their clothes from Lands End. I ended up going to Hema a lot and still wear the stuff I bought over a year ago. The biggest beef I had with Dutch clothing is shoes...the shoes have pratically no soles (unlike the Dutch people) and wear out quickly.
Also, I used to order stuff from Amazon.com. Maybe you can get target and other stuff via their website or amazon's uk site. Not sure about this. Tot ziens and fijne feestdagen!
When I lived in Holland I watched American expats model their clothes from Lands End. I ended up going to Hema a lot and still wear the stuff I bought over a year ago. The biggest beef I had with Dutch clothing is shoes...the shoes have pratically no soles (unlike the Dutch people) and wear out quickly.
Also, I used to order stuff from Amazon.com. Maybe you can get target and other stuff via their website or amazon's uk site. Not sure about this. Tot ziens and fijne feestdagen!
Dec 31st, 2005, 03:03 PM
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Well one thing we do better in the US is the lack of dragon ladies at rest rooms (toilets).....and in more and more places we have automatic flush toilets (I don't remember if I've seen that many in Europe but perhaps I have)...
Also cable television and number of channels I think is better in the US...I have almost 300 channels on my cable television! I doubt if any European system has that many...or direct tv and satelite dishes....
But then again when I travel in the US, I almost feel naked when I stop in a hotel and the televison only has 15 or 20 channels!
Also cable television and number of channels I think is better in the US...I have almost 300 channels on my cable television! I doubt if any European system has that many...or direct tv and satelite dishes....
But then again when I travel in the US, I almost feel naked when I stop in a hotel and the televison only has 15 or 20 channels!
Dec 31st, 2005, 03:07 PM
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Cato:
I agree. The international jurist is very pro-American... I think she's mentioned having American friends.
That's analagous to saying that a Klu Klux Klan member has African American friends!
She seems to go out of her way to put down Americans at every chance. That's a really sad way to live.
I agree. The international jurist is very pro-American... I think she's mentioned having American friends.
That's analagous to saying that a Klu Klux Klan member has African American friends!
She seems to go out of her way to put down Americans at every chance. That's a really sad way to live.
Dec 31st, 2005, 05:38 PM
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Drempel, really? We've had a condenser unit dryer in Brussels for several years and never had the slightest problem with it. Perhaps the problem was with the brand--ours is Miele and it works fine.
Dec 31st, 2005, 09:03 PM
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I've not managed to read all 101 replies, and my reply will be limited to the UK, but I would say walking. I live in Colorado, which one would think would be a hiker's paradise, which it is in part, but I really like Britain's walking culture - the fact that I can walk across someone's field and not get threatened with a gun, stop for lunch at a pub and have a pint (they don't have pubs in Rocky Mountain National Park); the very fact that in the UK it is walking, whereas here it is hiking, which requires much more preparation, and the notification of next of kin ... I do wonder why water fountains in British public buildings are a scarce commodity, even at universities ... I remember once asking for one when I was at a conference, and the conference organizers looked at me as if they had no idea what I was talking about.
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Bedankt Drempel, gelukkig nieuwjaar!! Yes, the Hema is quite good, simple and basic (and cheap!) but their clothing and other items are excellent. I tend to buy my shoes at one of the little Ecco shops here, they are generally great. Still, I yearn for the Rockports I bought at a shop in Newbury street in Boston, and wore until they literally fell apart... (Or shouldn't we be mentioning brand names here...?)
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smoke-free hotel rooms and restaurants, etc. are definitely better in the US. When you travel witha kid with asthma that's more than just a nicety.
service is generally better we found in the US than in many European countries (esp Scandinavia, where there is apparently no incentive even in the expensive palces).
don't get me wrong I LOVE LOVE whre I've been in Europe, but it's helpful to know what to expect on the downsides, too.
service is generally better we found in the US than in many European countries (esp Scandinavia, where there is apparently no incentive even in the expensive palces).
don't get me wrong I LOVE LOVE whre I've been in Europe, but it's helpful to know what to expect on the downsides, too.
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