I live in the US and don’t know what monster cookies are! Lol. Great list. I think I’d be right there with you. We just got a huge washer that can fit comforters, and my wife is very excited about it. We love the idea of retiring in Europe, regardless. Yes, you miss out on some conveniences and the wide open spaces, but you gain a little peace of mind, and the walkability of city life is great for staying active. Anyway, thanks for sharing your list!
Thank you for watching. Hopefully you will come across a monster cookie some day. :) There are many many appealing things about Europe. No place is perfect.
Great list, although number 58, "family members, including in-laws", got cut from the final edit. And then we realized it was impossible to decide which column to put it in, missed (or didn't). :) Keep having fun!
I think as we were building this list, we were doing it as we were visiting family and friends, and didn't think to put THAT on the list! 🤣 TH-cam is hard.
One of my requirements for moving to Europe was giving a washer AND normal dryer!! Overall, I don't miss a lot...Other than corn tortillas and Mexican food!! Hey, are you in Porto now? We are going to the Expats Everywhere Thanksgiving next week...Check it out if you are in town!!
Some things I noticed when I first visted the USA as a young man many yrs ago. - the sheer scale of the place. It is a contient sized country that seems to go on for ever. - Americans are v friendly, curious & interesting to talk too (in contrast to many places in Europe) in most cases. -the size of many people. Obesity is much worse than Europe. -police & sirens everywhere (in cities). Depsite this, europe is generally safer. - the skyscrappers & pace of the cities felt oppressive.
You know, family and friends are definitely the top thing we miss... yet we didn't put it on this list. :P However, we've also found that when living in the USA, we will still miss family and friends because everyone is spread out. Monster cookies are peanut buttery, oatmealy, chocolatey goodness.
@@chrisplusmelissa Oooh Peanut butter! I must try. I was in Ireland for 3 weeks this summer and I feel you on the washer/dryer situation! Otherwise I loved Ireland so much. People are the greatest, friendliest!!
Chris, if you forgot about StarBursts I don't think you're missing them. 😃😃 We also have yellow school buses in Canada. I have no idea what a monster cookie is. Are they made in specific bakeries? Yes, the main floor is the Ground floor. The fees to enter National Parks (in Canada) pays for services, facilities, convservation programs etc.
Good point on the Starbursts. Monster cookies perhaps are a midwestern thing... they can be found in a lot of places in Minnesota. They are so delicious, they should be made a mandatory food of the world! 🤣
we are moving to Ireland, most things don't make a difference to us, but the metric system UGH LOL I'm in NYC and don't know what a monster cookie is. they have diet coke in Ireland, my hubs drinks it all the time. I need my top sheet LOL
@@chrisplusmelissa The switch to metric did not proceed because business did not want the expense of switching over.Instead they encouraged the gullible American public that using the English system was more patriotic . Ironically the US military has been using the metric system since 1918 because of its interoperability Wordwide .
Just found you! Excited to see more about Portugal! We plan on visiting in March/April!
HI! We do have a number of Portugal videos. th-cam.com/play/PL7lAgJG5JP2XVnqL7ynSeoZyB_6JdoQz7.html
Which parts of Portugal are you visiting?
Flavored coffee is great on occasion, but I love my cafe American coffee flavored coffee. Long live Denis Leary and Chris and Melissa.
completely agree with you on your last two!
I live in the US and don’t know what monster cookies are! Lol. Great list. I think I’d be right there with you. We just got a huge washer that can fit comforters, and my wife is very excited about it. We love the idea of retiring in Europe, regardless. Yes, you miss out on some conveniences and the wide open spaces, but you gain a little peace of mind, and the walkability of city life is great for staying active. Anyway, thanks for sharing your list!
Thank you for watching. Hopefully you will come across a monster cookie some day. :) There are many many appealing things about Europe. No place is perfect.
The American Bites Bakery in Porto has American cookies and cinnamon rolls. It's just around the corner from where I live.
We might have to check that out.
What I miss most is being constantly on the lookout for hopefully seeing either Chris, Melissa or both walking on the Yaletown seawall...
Perhaps someday we shall return and go for more strolls. 😉
Great list, although number 58, "family members, including in-laws", got cut from the final edit. And then we realized it was impossible to decide which column to put it in, missed (or didn't). :) Keep having fun!
🤣 Yeah... we didn't want to start anything.
How nice to not have to do the Tip Dance!! I wouldnt miss it either if i lived over seas!
Can’t think of much I’d miss except my kids and grandkids
I think as we were building this list, we were doing it as we were visiting family and friends, and didn't think to put THAT on the list! 🤣 TH-cam is hard.
One of my requirements for moving to Europe was giving a washer AND normal dryer!! Overall, I don't miss a lot...Other than corn tortillas and Mexican food!! Hey, are you in Porto now? We are going to the Expats Everywhere Thanksgiving next week...Check it out if you are in town!!
Thanks for letting us know... we are in Porto however not sure if we can make that.
There's a lota of sunflower seeds here. You should ask for pipas.
Hrmmm... thank you for the tip.
Some things I noticed when I first visted the USA as a young man many yrs ago.
- the sheer scale of the place. It is a contient sized country that seems to go on for ever.
- Americans are v friendly, curious & interesting to talk too (in contrast to many places in Europe) in most cases.
-the size of many people. Obesity is much worse than Europe.
-police & sirens everywhere (in cities). Depsite this, europe is generally safer.
- the skyscrappers & pace of the cities felt oppressive.
I love your videos. I think you are adorable! I always have good laugh.
Awe thank you!
Lots of sunflower seeds in Spain!
Have you missed Rosemary Rocksalt on your Canadiana list? Are bagels a big thing in Portugal?
Not much bagel shops here... but lots of tasty breads for sure. We do miss Rosemary Rocksalt... we might have to go back to Canada to get some.
Be like old times in Van city! :)
I love your videos! ❤
Thank you so much!! We're glad you like them.
With 220 volt hairdryers in the EU they try to force you to dry your hair in some place away from water and grounded plumbing.
Corn on the cob! Definitely
What the heck are Monster cookies. I can't wait to move to Europe! I would miss family and friends but otherwise not much else.😂
You know, family and friends are definitely the top thing we miss... yet we didn't put it on this list. :P However, we've also found that when living in the USA, we will still miss family and friends because everyone is spread out. Monster cookies are peanut buttery, oatmealy, chocolatey goodness.
@@chrisplusmelissa Oooh Peanut butter! I must try. I was in Ireland for 3 weeks this summer and I feel you on the washer/dryer situation!
Otherwise I loved Ireland so much. People are the greatest, friendliest!!
They sure at awesome in Ireland. @@jeanjeannie4590
The concept of breakfast tacos is just weird!
They are delicious. In fact, I make them here in Porto almost every day! 😁
Chris, if you forgot about StarBursts I don't think you're missing them. 😃😃 We also have yellow school buses in Canada. I have no idea what a monster cookie is. Are they made in specific bakeries? Yes, the main floor is the Ground floor. The fees to enter National Parks (in Canada) pays for services, facilities, convservation programs etc.
Good point on the Starbursts. Monster cookies perhaps are a midwestern thing... they can be found in a lot of places in Minnesota. They are so delicious, they should be made a mandatory food of the world! 🤣
I am waiting for your visit inFinland
We've already visited. (we hope to come back some day) th-cam.com/play/PL7lAgJG5JP2XhIc9p6ckVNMU82qYZQQjV.html
@@chrisplusmelissa I have watched your videos of Finland!-And I liked them! You are Wellcome here!!
we are moving to Ireland, most things don't make a difference to us, but the metric system UGH LOL
I'm in NYC and don't know what a monster cookie is.
they have diet coke in Ireland, my hubs drinks it all the time.
I need my top sheet LOL
Mmmm monster cookies. 😂
The metric system is only a problem if you cant count to 10
@@sarahann530 when I was a kid we were preparing to move to the metric system in the 70s... and then for some reason, they stopped it.
@@chrisplusmelissa The switch to metric did not proceed because business did not want the expense of switching over.Instead they encouraged the gullible American public that using the English system was more patriotic . Ironically the US military has been using the metric system since 1918 because of its interoperability Wordwide .
Living in the UK with 4 kids I can confirm the shopping was done WAY more frequently with the small fridges.
Also having to dry clothes across the house was a bit of a nuisance.
Gas clips are on all gas station is Europe, they are just a different mechanism from the american one
I'm so glad Europe doesn't have any of that sh*t.
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