Sorry but I choked on my drink when Millie said “yeah I’ve been to an American diner…in Paris”! Might not be the most authentic experience😄. You’ll definitely have to come over here and try the real thing sometime!
@@SGlitz That's funny as I'm of Welsh heritage!! Cardiff is a beautiful city and I enjoyed the week I spent there. But an American diner there?? I just can't see it, but hey.... Why not??
An American diner experience is different between the city and the countryside. I grew up north of Pittsburgh, and we had a 24 hour roadside diner in town. Decorated with mementos from the owner's world travels, jukebox playing tunes, free refills, fantastic pies and donuts. Booths, tables, counter seats. Hot grill, deep fryer, soft serve ice cream. A door connected to the adjacent gift shop, connected to the gas station/convenience store beyond. You could take your time and talk if you have free time, or order lunches to go while getting a cup of coffee. Leaving a tip on the table as you leave. You can't take that pace when in a NYC diner. They are geared for turning over tables as quickly as possible, requiring you to fill the tip jars at the cash register as they are afraid of dine-and-dashers or hustlers swiping the money.
Those long road trips are one of the reasons Americans like big, comfortable vehicles. Don't be afraid. Once you are out of the cities it is a great experience and the sights are amazing.
@@ericmorgan7210 You're correct. The interstates are largely for getting from point A to point B as quickly as possible, but the Der US highways or state highways may parallel the interstate in certain states and be much more scenic with interesting places to stop. I drove all over Missouri while working for the state, and while the northern part of the state was very flat agricultural like Iowa or Nebraska, there were Amish stands on the US highways selling great pies, jams, etc. In the lower 2/3 of the state it was hilly and wooded with lots of water. Lake of the Ozarks is gorgeous. There are places to have a float trip on a lazy part of a river, water skiing, fishing, hiking, etc. There's a lot that someone could see and do on the less traveled routes with a bit of planning.
I absolutely agree with him about diners. The food is the best and the waitresses (the vast majority of my experiences) are always super friendly, too.
I agree, waitresses are normally super friendly because it's part of their job to do so and it usually makes people leave bigger tips or at least that's the philosophy. Overall yes, diners and family restaurants tend to have to best food and environments. Walk in, wait to be seated normally, and enjoy the environment.
wait staff in the US is by and large much more friendlier than other places because of TIPPING! We even have a few restaurants where the wait staff is RUDE on purpose. You have to ask for them being rude if I remember correctly. I have heard nothing but great things about those places too!
My favorite diner, Coachman's, in Salt Lake didn't survive the pandemic and it broke my damn heart. The greatest wait staff, delicious food, and amazing prices. Sunday morning brekky will never be the same. 🥺😭😫
Oh my sweet summer children, I just drove 4 hours to have dinner with my parents (one way) MIdwesterners generally consider anything under 7 hours a day trip. I’ve driven 15 hours in one go before.
We often drive from California to Arizona where our daughter is at university. We don’t even think about except for cursing stupid daylight savings (I was raised in Arizona without it).
When my daughter's were children, we drove for 18 hours. Started at Norfolk, VA and drive to the Mississippi River ( home in Western Illinois.) Almost the entire length of I 64 about 1000 miles total.
As a dual US/Italian citizen, I feel I'm in a unique position to proclaim American pizza as the best pizza. Also, once you get out of the major cities in the States city blocks disappear and you're gonna have things like Smith St. or Prue Rd.
This is news to me, normally you hear Italians (rightfully) complaining about American pizza. Nice to hear that there are Italians with differing opinions tho
A side note to street names, sometimes the names of streets reflects which culture in history made the biggest impact in that area. Example: I live in Aurora, OR. German and Swedish migrants established the town I live in. So a lot of our streets are names after our predecessors. Native American, volcanic mountains within the Cascade Mountain range, etc.
The Beauty of a Long Road Trip isn't the "Getting from A to B", it's the Funny, Amusing things you find along the Way. From a Reptile Museum, to a Diner in the Middle of No-Where, to just the Beautiful Scenery as you go Along. Many Times the Trip far outshines the Destination.
Right..... the journey, not the destination. When I lived in Michigan the giant Uniroyal tire was about two miles from my house so very normal for me to see. I always wondered what out-of-towners thought when they were seeing it for the first time. The tire is seen from I-94 just west of Detroit (in Allen Park).
@@bedinor Do you think your statement of donating money is one of the worst things you can do ISNT subjective? are you sure you know what that word means
Growing up in the 50s and 60s the drive in movie was a frequent treat. Standard attire for kids was pajamas as we were usually carried back into the house fast asleep. Teens liked drive ins too. They produced a goodly potion of the next generation.
We used to take our very well behaved dog with us to the drive-in once in awhile and he alternated between watching people in the other cars, the movie and sleeping. It was funny seeing people do a double take when they saw a big German Shepherd sitting in the back seat.
I grew up in the 90's/00's, but the town I grew up in had the last drive-in in our state. I can confirm i had a similar experience with drive-ins growing up. As a kid it was better than going to the movie theater(because of the pajamas, of course). Then as a teen my friends and I would go 2 or 3 times a week so we could all hang out(without our parents) while watching new movies. I hope they make a comeback soon, nothing else compares to the atmosphere of a drive-in. They're like the perfect mix between a theater, a county fair, and a backyard barbacue with your friends and family
I've driven from my home state of Illinois heading South West through Missouri, Oklahoma, Arizona, New Mexico all the way to the West Coast. Then headed back through northern states through Idaho, Montana, South Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin. It took 3 weeks with stops along the way of things I may never see again. I'll never forget that amazing road trip. If you have the time and the means I can't recommend enough taking such a trip at least once.
Wish you all the luck in the world, not all roads lead to safe places so be careful and try not to stray anywhere you aren't familiar with. Especially at night.
For those who don’t know how far it is from Chicago, Illinois to Los Angles, California to drive in a car, it’s further than if these kids were to drive from London to Moscow.
Mackinaw Island in Michigan is interesting place to visit. No automobiles allowed. Horse drawn vehicles and bicycles. Check out the old movie Somewhere in Time that was filmed there. Also Traverse City Cherry Festival. Lovely small city in Michigan on the water.
I will say: road trips here in America are AWESOME, but when you drive through a big city like Chicago, it can be very stressful because big cities like that are where all the idiots drive
America does have a lot of wonderful things to see and experience. Sadly, many people who live here aren't able to see the vast majority of them. You guys would love your visit here! I want to visit England and see all the historical sites!
The world of Entertainment in the US also includes a wide array of theater productions-local,regional,including musicals,drama etc.and a wide array of arts education programs which stage school dramas.
There is a diner not far from where I live. Most of the customers are regulars. So we see each other at least once a week. We smile, say hello. It’s very comfortable and familiar there. Kind of like one big family.
I had a roommate who was from Rome. When he had American pizza for the first time he was blown away. He loved it and thought it was better than what he was used to. We used to get the NY-style pizzas.
There are many different styles of pizza and trying to decide who has the best is more the preference of a specific style. America has them all...somewhere.
I lived in Ipswich as a kid and it was great being able to drive anywhere in England in one day. Now I live in Florida and it's a 10 hour drive just from my house to Miami. That's not even from one end of Florida to the other (if you go all the way down to the Keys - 734 miles or over 1,180 km). Definitely need a lot of time to travel America. Cheers.
@@shithead1029384756 Not that much different than driving in France or Germany... America is NOT the only country driving on the right side of the road...
When we go on road trips (me, my wife and 3 kids) it's not bad at all. We plan out waypoints along the way so that we don't get road weary. Our "typical" trip is usually about 3,000 miles round trip and lasts about 2 weeks. We drive about 3-4 days out, spend a week or so at our destination then push hard 1-2 days driving back. One of the rules we try our best to follow is to only eat at local restaurants and not at the big chains. You will spend a bit more money, but generally speaking the food is much better. Also, cruise control is the best thing ever on the open highway. Set the speed to what you are comfortable with and just keep it between the lines. Depending on where you are, you might not see any cars ahead or behind you. Crank up the music and sing along badly with the family.
The secret to eating good food is notice how full or empty that restaurant's parking lot is... If that parking lot if full the food is good there, if that parking lot is empty the food is not good there...
Paul and Ron, you are both 100% correct, in my experience!! When we were growing up, through my older brother's high school graduation, we specifically took "a road trip" family vacation every other year. Every destination was pre-planned (with room for breathtaking last minute stops) using the Atlas map, Rand McNally map, or Thomas Guide. If I may say, my father's rule of thumb was 300 - 350 miles per "driving day", nothing more. Well, apart from once, when it was 400 miles until the next nice (or decent) motel or hotel between destinations. This was back in the day when the freeway sign, "100 Miles Until Next Service Station" (or something like that!) was a customary site along the interstates. 😁😂
With all the stuff going on in America right now, it’s nice to hear a video of the things we do well. A lot of people come down on us, so this was a nice change.
When I was a kid, my family (5 people and 1 dog) drove from Washington State to Massachusetts. Stopping at hotels or motels every night, it took us 6 days. I agree that after a long time on the road your body gets sore but there are Rest Areas along the highway. Usually has a bathroom, picnic tables, grassy areas, etc.
You'd be surprised how far you can get in America in just a few hours. Those big long roads are often quite empty and leave a gorgeous landscape around you. Roadtrips are amazing, I was lucky enough that my family would make a 4 Hour Trip nearly twice a month some years to go see family. The Smoky Mountains are amazing.
The highways def can get a bit empty once you outside of the metro area of a city. And the driving generally ain't that difficult with long stretches of straight roads with few cars. Just.... quite a bit better with company. At least i think
The only place where I have seen a "quite empty" interstate (much less a state highway) was in far northern Maine, or maybe in the middle of Montana or Wyoming. Anywhere near a city or other major destination often will mean traffic galore, if not gridlock.
Awww man... I just loved how Beesley calmed Millie's fears about traveling through the US. He could have poked her about being afraid... he just said, " We'll sort it out". That got me :)
I think that every show. My bf has a wonderful way of responding to me in disagreement. Not argumentative or condescending. Just a way of approaching a topic that's sort of roundabout. Beesley's a man who'll be married a long time. :)
I used to drive from Oregon to Los Angeles on a whim to see my Mom. That was 18 hours in one direction, and I'd do it in a day, stay for the weekend, then drive back on Monday. Good times.
Ha! I live just north of Portland Oregon, and I work with a guy who lives in Crescent City California. (Not sure why.) When we have work, which is usually three days a week, he drives all the way up here. Then he drives back down (about 6 hours, traffic depending.) While we're working he stays in a camp trailer. I have no idea why he does this. Probably because "he can."
Bees & Millie, a trip from my hometown of Miami to Atlants, is about 15 hours, 18 with stops for fueling, bathroom & food. And it's in just the next state (Georgia)
The key to road trips if you haven’t done them or don’t do them often is to pick a good road with lots to stop and see. For instance, taking US 1 from Miami to Key West is about a four hour trip with no stopping, but there’s so much to see and you’re literally taking miles long bridges over the ocean hopping from island to island. There’s a lot to see and do so you could easily stretch it out into a whole day and enjoy it. It’s finding highways like that (or Big Sur or the Blue Ridge Parkway) that make it fun because it’s less about the destination and more about the journey.
When you come to the States pick a region to explore and don't forget the season you visit when choosing your destination for instance fall in in the North East or driving through Texas in may when the bluebonnets are in bloom
the best thing about road trips, is you can make each day's travel as short or long as you like, you can find some kickass food, and see some really neat roadside attractions
13:00 When I finished my Engineering degree in Florida I moved to Seattle for work. That is the exact opposite of the contiguous 48 states (se to nw) and it took about 3 days by interstate highways. I ended up doing it twice: moved my wife and cats to find a place to live by car. Then flew back to Orlando and drove a moving van across to bring our stuff after we had found a place. I took two different routes and got to see a lot of amazing stuff both times. Oh and as far as dashcam videos go, nothing scares me like the Russian drivers. Those videos are terrifying.
My big goal in life was to visit all 50 states (not very ambitious after that). In 1989, at age 16, I took a Greyhound bus from Seattle, WA to Titusville, FL and back again but doing a circle as to not repeat any states. I don't know why my parents allowed me to do it (no cell phones then). I covered 20 states and am so glad I did. Each state has beauty to it and varies greatly. For instance, I had never seen the sunrise on the horizon before until Indiana. As you know, living between the Olympics & Cascades eliminates that. In June 2006, I hit my 50th state and December 2007 my 51st... because in my opinion, Alaska in June is a different place than Alaska in December.
I live in Kentucky and I go to a Diner every day for my breakfast and sometimes for lunch. I have been eating at this place for eight years. I actually know everyone that works there and I am treated like a VIP and if I miss a day or two they all begin to worry about me. If you ever visit Louisville, Kentucky I highly recommend it. The food is good and you get a lot of food for the price you pay. All of the servers do an excellent job and are very knowledgeable about the menu.
Which Diner in Louisville? I live 30 minutes from Louisville and visit frequently for Dr appointments. Diners generally are cheaper places to eat and the food is just as good
What is the name of the diner David Pascoe. We have family in KY that live close to Louisville, and maybe we could go to the diner to eat instead of my family cooking for us we could take them out , sounds fun.
One of the few remaining drive-in movie locations is very near my home here in Oregon. They operate year round with heaters available for your car in winter. The family that operates the drive-in also operates a 1930's era indoor theatre with all of the original over the top art deco furnishings. Both are wonderful places to keep the fun of the past alive. I'm still looking for a good diner near me. Keep up the good work guys. I love your YT channel.
There was one in Northewest Arkansas that I went to a few times as a kid, around 1999-early 2000's. I'm unsure if it's still operating though. There also used to be one even closer in my town for years that wasn't operating, but I think they got rid of it.
When driving on long road trips, there are what we call "rest stops". It is a picnic area with an area with toilets. We find that taking long trips into smaller bites also helps.
i used to work in a chicago pizzaria, but in new york. place called Uno's chicago pizzeria and grill, amazing pizza straight from the original recipe. great.. but we also have some of the best new york style pizza places around here too. i personally like deepdish better but u just cant beat a cheap 1-2$ huge slice of ny style pizza from a corner pizzeria Edit: theres alot of side attractions places to stop when doing road trips, dnt plan a road trip just for destination.. plan for the pitstops, meals, hotels, etc along the way..(and drive something comfortable to ride in)
Uno's is so good. I've never been to one in New York, but there was on here in Wisconsin in the late 90's, early 2000's. It might still be there. I haven't gone back there in at least 20 years. I don't like to drive a lot and it's far from where I live but that's the only reason why I haven't gone back.
I wasn't born in America but I've lived most of my life here. I agree with everything on Laurence's list. The American diner especially is super unique, the atmosphere is very comforting and of course, an American breakfast is really hearty and fulfilling. Another interesting one is parks. Due to the massive amount of landmass in the country, I think many cities can afford to build dozens on huge huge municipal parks. Where I live in Houston Texas there are dozens of these parks and they have huge lakes or ponds with long bike trails it is just spacious and amazing. Roadtrips in America can be very long BUT a lot of the time you spend it stopping at random interesting places along the way so it definitely soothes the long car ride and makes it 10x more fun. I feel like America really sold its lifestyle thanks to Hollywood. Many of us grow up watching classic American movies and they just stick with us and we want to experience that form of living.
Highways in the US have rest stops. Basically a federal park you pass by every hour. Provides water fountains, bathrooms, vending machines, grass, trees and picnic benches and randomly a small museum dedicated to something super obscure. Pretty good way to mitigate the soreness of the long drive.
Driving in the US isn't bad at all, depending on where you are driving. The interstates are usually really nice to drive, until you get to highly populated areas. I have driven up and down the East Coast, from New Jersey to the lower parts of Florida, many times. It can anywhere from 12 to 16 hours. The only bad parts are when you are near Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington DC. Depending on what time of the day your hit these areas, you could end up being in stop and crawl traffic. Driving out west is much different as you can be in one State and see nothing but corn fields for hours and hours. Then of course there is California, beautiful State but the traffic, OMG!! They have like 6 or more lane highways and every single lane can be packed solid moving 60 mile per hour and the crazies out there will shoot across 5 lanes of traffic to get off at an exit that is 1000 feet in front of them.
Crazy to hear Holiday World mentioned. Live like 30 minutes from there. Know so many people that worked there or spent their summers getting as much use out of their season passes as they could.
A drive-though is a fast food restaurant, and drive-ins are those movie theaters that you can actually drive into the facility. They actually gained popularity since the pandemic, drive-ins did. Even in Britain.
I live in the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex and it takes 13 hours to drive to El Paso. In Texas we don't say how many miles a place is , but how many hours it takes to get there.
I'm always happy to see the reaction of the both of you. We appreciate it. Let me give a little nugget back. I love music and sure the U.S. has great bands. The U.K. has produced some of the best music to grace our ears with. The Beetles, Elton John, Rod Stewart, Phil Collins, Led Zeppelin and the #1 band of all time Pink Floyd, just to name a few. I certainly appreciate it.
I believe in many American cities, the street addresses start at 100 in the first block from the center of the city or a major boulevard that separates north from south or east and west. As you more blocks out from the beginning, the numbers get higher (often with odd numbers on one side of streets and even on the other side. So an address of 12184 E Madison St. would be in the 121st block east of the beginning block. The house is on the south side of the street - you can tell because the last digit of the address - 4 - is an even number. It very straightforward in many cities built on very large grids of streets.
As a kid, I remember my parents taking the 4 of us (my younger brother is #4) to a nearby drive-in theater, and they really were great, not only for the novelty, but parents didn't need to worry about their occasionally screaming little darlings disturbing the entire theater. Another small chain of theme parks is 6 Flags Great America. For the record, the unnamed national park in Alaska is Wrangell-St. Elias, and is the 3rd. largest in the world. On the same topic, there's a ton of places called wilderness areas (under the auspices of the Bureau of Land Management), and others which are national forests (under the US Forest Service' control). Re. a road trip, you can go on an interstate hwy. at around 80/128.7, or go on a back road, and see much more scenery, as well as experiencing much less stress. Also, contrary to what Laurence said at the end, there are a number of train trips available. One is from Chicago to San Francisco, which I'd like to take, then rent a car there, and drive the Big Sur coastline.
Every small town in America has their local diners. So fun especially on weekends, seeing all you friends and neighbors at the local diner having a good breakfast and fun conversations 😀
As a native Detroiter, I have to say the picture he showed is just gross, you guys need to look up other pictures. The thing about Detroit style is, the pizza is cooked in smaller square pans so the entire crust gets crispy but not too hard and it is not so obsessed with sauce like a Chicago style. Seriously it is the best if you love cheese and a good crust, Detroit style is the only way to go. The best part is how the outer sides cheese gets crispy while the center is gooey, UGHHHH I need a pizza now. lmao
The Drive in Movie is so much fun. There aren't many left anymore, but I hear there are some making a comeback because of the pandemic. If you have a hatchback where you can open up the back or a truck, you can make a cozy bed and eat snacks. It's dark and people are walking around outside. It is really a cool experience.
Road trips are the best. Peaceful drives with beautiful scenery and the music of your choice. One of my absolute favorite things to do. Even a 3 hour drive to KC through the Flint Hills makes me feel good. The 6 hour drive to Colorado and the open plains is lovely. I need to take a trip soon.
I grew up in Wisconsin n both Chicago n Detroit style pizzas r amazing. When u get a chance to travel again, I hope you'll consider Chicago. Its a fantastic city n soooo much cheaper than NYC or LA. Maybe even do a vid w/ Laurence n Tara!
Drive-In theaters are still around in the U.S but they're not common anymore. Sadly, they're more of a relic of the past. There used to be one close to my childhood home. I would climb up to the roof and watch popular movies. I had no audio, but i still had fun. I hope you get to visit one someday. It's not very exciting but it's a great atmosphere. A unique one. They make great memories and what is life if not a collection of memories.
I have to ask: What do y'all consider American food? I honestly would really like to know from a European perspective. For me this is a hard question to answer!!
BBQ foods...especially pork spareribs, roasts (beef, pork, lamb)...any style chicken (BBQ, fried, oven-roasted)...gyro/sub sandwiches...homemade spaghetti or lasagna...fried pork chops with mashed potatoes and “white/country” gravy...and soooo many other foods... Too numerous to list them all!!!!!! Oh, homemade macaroni and cheese!!
Yeah most people tend to think cheese burgers and fries are the typical “American food”. But in actuality many of the foods we eat here today (even if the food originated from somewhere else) has been Americanized. We kind of crammed a lot of different cultures together in our food and made it unique from where it originated. Hard to really define exactly what is “American food”.
@@spookygirl7761 Just within my family we have so many ethnic food preferences... German, British, Italian...and my favorite...Indian cuisine... Some of the best Indian food I have ever eaten...was in SCOTLAND!! They also had haggis on their menu!! The world really is a small place!! I live in Buford, Wyoming...near Laramie... We don’t have a Burger King or KFC...as far as I know... Closest In ‘n Out is in Colorado!!
Salt Lake City (or more precisely, the entire Salt Lake Valley) is one giant grid of blocks like NYC. It confuses the hell out of tourists at first, but once you get the hang of it it makes navigation SO MUCH easier.
If yall visit the US I'd highly recommend going to Disney World and Universal Studios It's the perfect place to go if you want to experience your childhood in real life and enjoy the atmosphere. Universal Studios has a part of their park called City Walk, which is actual clothing shops, food/entertainment, and night life
But the OG Disneyland and Universal Studios, in Cali will always be the best. The only thing that stopped Walt Disney from taking all of Anaheim, was that even then land was hella expensive here in Cali.
I think a big part of why you might be afraid to be in a car here is the fact that since you're a British driver you're used to driving on the wrong side of the road in the wrong side of the car!! Don't let that stop you as you'll get used to it much faster than you think.
We took the train from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania to Salt Lake City, Utah. I took 3 days. We then drove 8 hours to West Yellowstone, Montana. It was an absolutely amazing way to see the country
One place I love and is really awesome to go to is Helen, Georgia. The town is nice to walk around during the summer and autumn. If you ever end up in the state you've got to check it out and also see stone mountain. It's been awhile since I've been to stone mountain but if I remember correctly there's a outdoor theater close by.
I grow up in California. My father was from Tennessee and mum was from Minnesota. Each summer we took our Woody station wagon to one or the other, (interchange every summer) the trip was 2000 miles, no AC! 3 of us kids in the back. But it was amazing!!! On the way we went to Yellowstone, the bad lands. All those states in between! And in those days there were so many great road side diners and tourists spots. Great memories.
Sitting in the back of an suv with the hatch raised surrounded by blankets while watching a movie through the rain from your own cozy nest is a wonderful thing to do.
The thing about a road trip here in America is that it's not about the long drives. Sometimes our road trips don't even have a final destination. You get in the car and take off. You look at the scenery, stop and explore small towns, check out the local diners in those towns, or the parks that they have there. The road trips are about seeing something new and getting to experience it. Forgetting about your normal daily grind and just getting away. No matter where you live here in America you can always find something new and interesting on a road trip. The interstate highways will get you there faster but if your taking a road trip take the state highways and you'll really get to experience the true nature and cultures of America.
Millie mentioned the drive-in movie. Those are pretty much a thing of the past now. They slowly went away in the 1970s with the advent of air conditioned theaters. The dreams you have of sitting in the car with the top down, were not all it was cracked up to be. The mosquitos usually did their best to eat you to a carcass before the movie was over. They even sold mosquito coils in the concession stand. Then when you lit them, the smoke would burn your eyes. It was fun as a little kid though, because we always went in our pajamas so that when we fell asleep on the ride home, mom and dad could just haul you straight to bed.
In 2019 I drove from Georgia out to Colorado to visit family, total of 26 hours drive time which took us 3 days total. Then from there shot down through new Mexico and picked up route 66 heading back east. Ended up blowing out the transmission in Tulsa Oklahoma. Spent 3 days there while the van was serviced and got back home again. All total took 2 weeks including visiting family. I would highly recommend a road trip and I want to finish fixing and restoring the van to finish out rt 66. As to feeling cramped etc, that depends on the vehicle, I drove a 1992 Chevrolet g20 with 4 overstuffed captains chairs and while yes by the end I was sore it offered enough comfort and room to stretch while driving.
The wacky (sorta-tacky) roadside attractions are there so that you can get out and stretch, snap an insta, and dine-in during those long road trips, also I recommend a proper road trip car that has good smooth handling and a large interior with good windows. Not some economy rental car.
Even the smaller cities have their great theme parks. I grew up near Rochester, New York, and one of the major attractions there is Seabreeze, right near the shores of Lake Ontario, which is both an amusement park AND a water park. It was originally founded way back in 1879. Its most famous ride, this wooden roller coaster called the Jack Rabbit, has been around since the 1920s.
I love a good Road trip. Plug you phone in and do a pandora or Spotify play list. Stop at attractions on the way or you will miss the county. Plan ahead grab some snacks and enjoy do not fret or worry.
Regarding diners, what Millie experienced was a PARIS version of a 1950’s, post WWII, Rock & Roll American diner. One big franchise here in America is called Johnny Rockets. However there are MANY diners that are not themed in any way. Diners date back to the late 1800’s with horse drawn lunch wagons, progressing to stationary lunch wagons in the early 1900’s with most located in the North East. After WWII, diners expanded because of our new highway system. Many diners were and are actually made from train dinning cars. Although fast food restaurants have taken over most on the road eating out business, good diners, with loyal customers, still do pretty well.
PLEASE don't be frightened. The road trip is the BEST. As a single mom I always took my kids on road trips and we had a blast. So many things to see and do.. Several times we went camping too. Come and have FUN.
I took a 3 week road trip with my family. We had a blast. We went through Tennessee, Virginia, Pennsylvania, Connecticut and New York. Our last stop was Niagra Falls near Buffalo, Ny and then back home. It was epic. I highly recommend it if you have the time off work and the cash. You can stay cheap in Motel 6 and make sandwiches, so you aren't spending every dime on food. Good times. Also, small town diners are the best. Meat and 3 vegetables and pie for dessert. The Best !!!
It’s been years now, so things may have changed, but I was blown away by the drivers in Los Angeles -they were awesome!! I live outside of Washington , D.C., and drivers here see a turn signal as a challenge to make sure you cannot merge. The drivers in LA (admittedly driving as fast as if they were on the autobahn) saw my signal and actually made a gap for me! Driving The Pacific Coast Highway is still on my Bucket List. That’s a road trip to check out of you only plan on doing a little driving while you’re here. Love your videos!
Roadtrips can be long but there are so many little towns and cities in between where you are and where you're going that you can pretty much stop anytime you want.
The Blue Ridge Parkway is a great way to see the mountains of North Carolina and Tennessee. Beutiful and scenic. There are usually museums of different thing that are fun.
8:45 Drive In movie*. They'd been getting rarer and rarer through the years. They were something that was huge in the 50's-70s or so but then started to fade as giant movie theaters in giant malls started popping up all over. I have seen a couple articles though about how the pandemic has caused a bit of a comeback for them since they're a great way to go out, but still social distance.
Hit the Pacific coast highway, Ive gone criss country twice, once in a minivan and once on Harleys, it's amazing, you just hit national parks, side of the road, etc, it's beautiful
I never imagined that American diners were so great but they are very very casual. Lots of people meet there frequently so lots of regular customers for many years. Portions are HUGE. Food tends to be pretty well done. Actually if you are a good server, you can make a good living from all those gratuities. Many of them have a wonderful selection of desserts. The idea of booths means that a big group can eat together at one table and they are pretty comfortable. The menus can be 35 pgs log. adequate parking. hmmm. I am hungry now. Cheers!!
I like diners because usually each day of the week has a special that is only served that day and is cheaper than other items. I enjoy saying “I’ll have special”
A 10 hour drive in the US is equivalent to a sunday stroll. The worst I've been in was a 14 hour drive there and another 14 hour drive back. The normal vacation drive was 8 hours. Funny story, my sister growing up would give my parents ""quiet time" coupons for holidays and birthdays where she couldn't talk for 15 to 30 mins. One year they saved up all the coupons and used them on the vacation drive there and back. After that she never gave the coupons back, and we were worse off for it - but it was a funny way to end the tradition :D
I don't know how slow most of these other drivers are driving but I've driven a cross from California to Virginia coast to coast in 3 days more than once.... If you've got two weeks I highly recommend a road trip. Besides it's much cheaper just rent a car and pick a destination and stop everywhere that's interesting along the way it's so fun.
There aren't many drive-in theaters anymore. I have to drive over an hour to get to one. But the few I've been to don't have the speaker you set on your window. You now tune your radio to a predetermined station.
I now live in the middle of North Carolina and it's 4 hrs to either the beach or the mountains. It was a 12 hr drive from Miami to my home in NC. I once drove from Raleigh, NC to Denver, Colorado, 24 hours straight through. Miles and miles of miles and miles.
The problem with drive-in theaters is the absolute inundation of mosquitos when the sun goes down...at least in Gloucester, Massachusetts. Absolute hell.
I got a chuckle at the "diner debate". In general, diner fare is great, but go at the right time. For instance, I took my elderly parents to an up-scale regional "Family" restaurant the morning after the cops pepper-sprayed the whole joint! I know, because I was there when it happened. Good times!
Idk if it's still around. But many years ago when I went to Chicago, they had a particular diner that was hilarious. The waitresses dressed in 50's type of outfits and part of the "attraction" was they were intentionally rude. They were playing off a popular TV show called "Mel's Diner". Where one of the waitresses on the show named Flo I believe, was somewhat rude lol. So at this diner, they were supposed to be rude. If you asked for something you might be told to get it yourself or hold your horses.
Ed Debevic's? I think they were probably worse around The Wiener Circle. Everyone got the insults there and it was the reason to go there. Just a hot dog stand really. But the insults made it fun.
8:50 Drive-Ins are becoming few and far between. However, the town of Malta near me has the Malta Drive-In which has been in operation for over 60 years. $8 and you get 2 movies. And there are 2 screens so if you like the first movie on one screen but the second movie on the other screen you can just turn around and change the radio station to get the audio of the other screen. I'm not old by a long shot (soon to be 34) but up until I was 18 they used the old school speakers that you would hang off of your car door like the ones shown in the video. But these days they have a local radio broadcast so you can hear the movie through your car's audio system and it's honestly much better that way.
My wife and I love road trips to national parks. Lol. Every other year we do trips of over 6,000 miles (about 10,000 kilometers) hitting multiple national parks. It is absolutely one of the most American experiences there is.
we used to go in our station wagon and take our blankets out and lay on the hood of the car and my sister and i would sit on the top of the car!! We love our outdoor movies!!
Sorry but I choked on my drink when Millie said “yeah I’ve been to an American diner…in Paris”! Might not be the most authentic experience😄. You’ll definitely have to come over here and try the real thing sometime!
Yeah I cracked up at that too, but I knew where she was going with it
I passed the one in Cardiff...
@@SGlitz That's funny as I'm of Welsh heritage!!
Cardiff is a beautiful city and I enjoyed the week I spent there.
But an American diner there??
I just can't see it, but hey....
Why not??
@@christianoliver3572 it's on the Bay. It's also used several times in "Doctor Who".
An American diner experience is different between the city and the countryside. I grew up north of Pittsburgh, and we had a 24 hour roadside diner in town. Decorated with mementos from the owner's world travels, jukebox playing tunes, free refills, fantastic pies and donuts. Booths, tables, counter seats. Hot grill, deep fryer, soft serve ice cream. A door connected to the adjacent gift shop, connected to the gas station/convenience store beyond.
You could take your time and talk if you have free time, or order lunches to go while getting a cup of coffee. Leaving a tip on the table as you leave.
You can't take that pace when in a NYC diner. They are geared for turning over tables as quickly as possible, requiring you to fill the tip jars at the cash register as they are afraid of dine-and-dashers or hustlers swiping the money.
Those long road trips are one of the reasons Americans like big, comfortable vehicles. Don't be afraid. Once you are out of the cities it is a great experience and the sights are amazing.
So long as you're careful and stick to more popular places, some states have more than their fair share of shady places and people.
To really experience Americana, you must get off the big road, and hit the roads less traveled. Popular doesn't always mean that it's good.
@@ericmorgan7210 True. The interstates are long and boring. We often get off the interstates and take the local roads. Much more interesting.
@@ericmorgan7210 You're correct. The interstates are largely for getting from point A to point B as quickly as possible, but the Der US highways or state highways may parallel the interstate in certain states and be much more scenic with interesting places to stop. I drove all over Missouri while working for the state, and while the northern part of the state was very flat agricultural like Iowa or Nebraska, there were Amish stands on the US highways selling great pies, jams, etc. In the lower 2/3 of the state it was hilly and wooded with lots of water. Lake of the Ozarks is gorgeous. There are places to have a float trip on a lazy part of a river, water skiing, fishing, hiking, etc. There's a lot that someone could see and do on the less traveled routes with a bit of planning.
absolutely! 💕
I absolutely agree with him about diners. The food is the best and the waitresses (the vast majority of my experiences) are always super friendly, too.
Love diners, but they are getting rarer where I live.
I agree, waitresses are normally super friendly because it's part of their job to do so and it usually makes people leave bigger tips or at least that's the philosophy. Overall yes, diners and family restaurants tend to have to best food and environments. Walk in, wait to be seated normally, and enjoy the environment.
wait staff in the US is by and large much more friendlier than other places because of TIPPING! We even have a few restaurants where the wait staff is RUDE on purpose. You have to ask for them being rude if I remember correctly. I have heard nothing but great things about those places too!
My favorite diner, Coachman's, in Salt Lake didn't survive the pandemic and it broke my damn heart. The greatest wait staff, delicious food, and amazing prices. Sunday morning brekky will never be the same. 🥺😭😫
true true.
Oh my sweet summer children, I just drove 4 hours to have dinner with my parents (one way) MIdwesterners generally consider anything under 7 hours a day trip. I’ve driven 15 hours in one go before.
Ugh ! East coast here and anything over 7 hours and my back hurts and my behind cramps. I'd rather fly in closer and then use a car.
We often drive from California to Arizona where our daughter is at university. We don’t even think about except for cursing stupid daylight savings (I was raised in Arizona without it).
i know right? ha
When my daughter's were children, we drove for 18 hours. Started at Norfolk, VA and drive to the Mississippi River ( home in Western Illinois.) Almost the entire length of I 64 about 1000 miles total.
The weekend trip to my grandparents was 5-6 hours. Didn't think a thing of it....
As a dual US/Italian citizen, I feel I'm in a unique position to proclaim American pizza as the best pizza. Also, once you get out of the major cities in the States city blocks disappear and you're gonna have things like Smith St. or Prue Rd.
Don't forget about an entire street with side roads named after fruit.
My old roommate from Rome loved American pizzas. Said they were better than when he lived in Rome. He would order pizza like 2 to 3 times a week.
This is news to me, normally you hear Italians (rightfully) complaining about American pizza. Nice to hear that there are Italians with differing opinions tho
I tried pizza a few times when I was visiting Italy and I also prefer the American versions. Now the gelato was way better there.
A side note to street names, sometimes the names of streets reflects which culture in history made the biggest impact in that area. Example: I live in Aurora, OR. German and Swedish migrants established the town I live in. So a lot of our streets are names after our predecessors. Native American, volcanic mountains within the Cascade Mountain range, etc.
The Beauty of a Long Road Trip isn't the "Getting from A to B", it's the Funny, Amusing things you find along the Way. From a Reptile Museum, to a Diner in the Middle of No-Where, to just the Beautiful Scenery as you go Along. Many Times the Trip far outshines the Destination.
Sadly, the World's Largest Miniature village, along I81 in Pennsylvania has permanently closed...
Right..... the journey, not the destination. When I lived in Michigan the giant Uniroyal tire was about two miles from my house so very normal for me to see. I always wondered what out-of-towners thought when they were seeing it for the first time. The tire is seen from I-94 just west of Detroit (in Allen Park).
One thing America or Americans do really well is helping others in trouble by volunteering or donating money. It's something we should be proud of.
Yep.... plus, most of us are pretty friendly towards visitors and anyone in distress.
Yep, especially if you’re in distress… great point.
Donating money is one of the worst things you can do.
@J Ranieri that's the glory of being subjective, isn't it?
@@bedinor Do you think your statement of donating money is one of the worst things you can do ISNT subjective? are you sure you know what that word means
Growing up in the 50s and 60s the drive in movie was a frequent treat. Standard attire for kids was pajamas as we were usually carried back into the house fast asleep. Teens liked drive ins too. They produced a goodly potion of the next generation.
Great comment...and pretty accurate!! 🥰
I was going to say exactly that. He is right when he talks about the "experience". I don't think very many teens actually saw the movie.
I lived the drive in movie in the 70s. I’ll never forget it. I did the dusk to dawn movie experience.
We used to take our very well behaved dog with us to the drive-in once in awhile and he alternated between watching people in the other cars, the movie and sleeping. It was funny seeing people do a double take when they saw a big German Shepherd sitting in the back seat.
I grew up in the 90's/00's, but the town I grew up in had the last drive-in in our state. I can confirm i had a similar experience with drive-ins growing up. As a kid it was better than going to the movie theater(because of the pajamas, of course). Then as a teen my friends and I would go 2 or 3 times a week so we could all hang out(without our parents) while watching new movies.
I hope they make a comeback soon, nothing else compares to the atmosphere of a drive-in. They're like the perfect mix between a theater, a county fair, and a backyard barbacue with your friends and family
I've driven from my home state of Illinois heading South West through Missouri, Oklahoma, Arizona, New Mexico all the way to the West Coast. Then headed back through northern states through Idaho, Montana, South Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin. It took 3 weeks with stops along the way of things I may never see again. I'll never forget that amazing road trip. If you have the time and the means I can't recommend enough taking such a trip at least once.
I'm guessing you didn't take interstate highways the whole way.
I did that trip from Wisconsin - went out the north way and back the southern route. Great trip!
Wish you all the luck in the world, not all roads lead to safe places so be careful and try not to stray anywhere you aren't familiar with. Especially at night.
For those who don’t know how far it is from Chicago, Illinois to Los Angles, California to drive in a car, it’s further than if these kids were to drive from London to Moscow.
For me Missouri, Iowa, Minnesota, south Dakota, North Dakota, Montana, Idaho, Washington.
Is a great drive I always enjoy driving west
Mackinaw Island in Michigan is interesting place to visit. No automobiles allowed. Horse drawn vehicles and bicycles. Check out the old movie Somewhere in Time that was filmed there.
Also Traverse City Cherry Festival. Lovely small city in Michigan on the water.
I will say: road trips here in America are AWESOME, but when you drive through a big city like Chicago, it can be very stressful because big cities like that are where all the idiots drive
And there are a lot of idiot drivers in Chicago, I’ll attest to that!
@@pancakek2397 that’s hilarious because most of the idiot drivers in Chicago are from the suburbs and don’t know how to drive in the city. 😂
@@AmeerahMuhammad Nice try. It's actually the opposite.
There's just way more people concentrated in the cities, and they tend to be a bit more impatient. But they're not idiots. lol
@@Arms2 It's a joke lol
America does have a lot of wonderful things to see and experience. Sadly, many people who live here aren't able to see the vast majority of them. You guys would love your visit here! I want to visit England and see all the historical sites!
Being a kid and going to a diner for breakfast is so much fun, especially if you were able to sit at the bar.
As an American, who was a teenager in the 90's, my friends and I loved several diners, and most of them had mini jukeboxes at each table.
They had those on some diner and coffee shop tables, in the late 1950’s!!
He nailed road trips. Always, let's go somewhere, let's do something! Road Trip!
The world of Entertainment in the US also includes a wide array of theater productions-local,regional,including musicals,drama etc.and a wide array of arts education programs which stage school dramas.
There is a diner not far from where I live. Most of the customers are regulars. So we see each other at least once a week. We smile, say hello. It’s very comfortable and familiar there. Kind of like one big family.
@J LA I’m sorry you were made to feel uncomfortable and unwelcome. I wish you had come into my diner. You would have been welcome with open arms.
I had a roommate who was from Rome. When he had American pizza for the first time he was blown away. He loved it and thought it was better than what he was used to. We used to get the NY-style pizzas.
Yeah New York style pizza is the best for sure.
There are many different styles of pizza and trying to decide who has the best is more the preference of a specific style.
America has them all...somewhere.
I lived in Ipswich as a kid and it was great being able to drive anywhere in England in one day. Now I live in Florida and it's a 10 hour drive just from my house to Miami. That's not even from one end of Florida to the other (if you go all the way down to the Keys - 734 miles or over 1,180 km). Definitely need a lot of time to travel America. Cheers.
Lol Florida is def a bit of an oddly long state. Esp going from like Miami to Pensacola. Was it odd getting used to left hand drive?
@@shithead1029384756 Not that much different than driving in France or Germany... America is NOT the only country driving on the right side of the road...
America is not europe honey
When we go on road trips (me, my wife and 3 kids) it's not bad at all. We plan out waypoints along the way so that we don't get road weary. Our "typical" trip is usually about 3,000 miles round trip and lasts about 2 weeks. We drive about 3-4 days out, spend a week or so at our destination then push hard 1-2 days driving back.
One of the rules we try our best to follow is to only eat at local restaurants and not at the big chains. You will spend a bit more money, but generally speaking the food is much better. Also, cruise control is the best thing ever on the open highway. Set the speed to what you are comfortable with and just keep it between the lines. Depending on where you are, you might not see any cars ahead or behind you. Crank up the music and sing along badly with the family.
The secret to eating good food is notice how full or empty that restaurant's parking lot is... If that parking lot if full the food is good there, if that parking lot is empty the food is not good there...
Paul and Ron, you are both 100% correct, in my experience!!
When we were growing up, through my older brother's high school graduation, we specifically took "a road trip" family vacation every other year. Every destination was pre-planned (with room for breathtaking last minute stops) using the Atlas map, Rand McNally map, or Thomas Guide. If I may say, my father's rule of thumb was 300 - 350 miles per "driving day", nothing more. Well, apart from once, when it was 400 miles until the next nice (or decent) motel or hotel between destinations.
This was back in the day when the freeway sign, "100 Miles Until Next Service Station" (or something like that!) was a customary site along the interstates. 😁😂
With all the stuff going on in America right now, it’s nice to hear a video of the things we do well. A lot of people come down on us, so this was a nice change.
When I was a kid, my family (5 people and 1 dog) drove from Washington State to Massachusetts. Stopping at hotels or motels every night, it took us 6 days. I agree that after a long time on the road your body gets sore but there are Rest Areas along the highway. Usually has a bathroom, picnic tables, grassy areas, etc.
You'd be surprised how far you can get in America in just a few hours. Those big long roads are often quite empty and leave a gorgeous landscape around you. Roadtrips are amazing, I was lucky enough that my family would make a 4 Hour Trip nearly twice a month some years to go see family. The Smoky Mountains are amazing.
About every 5-10 years we'd go from Indiana to Washington State to see my Mom's family always amazing road trips.
A week to get there, stay 2 weeks, a week to get back.
The highways def can get a bit empty once you outside of the metro area of a city. And the driving generally ain't that difficult with long stretches of straight roads with few cars. Just.... quite a bit better with company. At least i think
The only place where I have seen a "quite empty" interstate (much less a state highway) was in far northern Maine, or maybe in the middle of Montana or Wyoming. Anywhere near a city or other major destination often will mean traffic galore, if not gridlock.
@@johnalden5821 I've noticed a good rule the closer you are to the middle of the country the more open the highways will be
We have rest stops and generally most highways here go through towns, cities and villages in which you can stop to take a break, sleep and eat.
Awww man... I just loved how Beesley calmed Millie's fears about traveling through the US. He could have poked her about being afraid... he just said, " We'll sort it out". That got me :)
I think that every show. My bf has a wonderful way of responding to me in disagreement. Not argumentative or condescending. Just a way of approaching a topic that's sort of roundabout. Beesley's a man who'll be married a long time. :)
I used to drive from Oregon to Los Angeles on a whim to see my Mom. That was 18 hours in one direction, and I'd do it in a day, stay for the weekend, then drive back on Monday. Good times.
I hope my son does this in the future. You are a good son Chad.
Ha! I live just north of Portland Oregon, and I work with a guy who lives in Crescent City California. (Not sure why.) When we have work, which is usually three days a week, he drives all the way up here. Then he drives back down (about 6 hours, traffic depending.) While we're working he stays in a camp trailer. I have no idea why he does this. Probably because "he can."
Love how supportive you are! I'm a army spouse my husband is deployed most of the time. And having supportive people like you guys is awesome!
Thank you for learning about my country. You didn't have to, but chose to, and I appreciate it.
Bees & Millie, a trip from my hometown of Miami to Atlants, is about 15 hours, 18 with stops for fueling, bathroom & food. And it's in just the next state (Georgia)
The key to road trips if you haven’t done them or don’t do them often is to pick a good road with lots to stop and see. For instance, taking US 1 from Miami to Key West is about a four hour trip with no stopping, but there’s so much to see and you’re literally taking miles long bridges over the ocean hopping from island to island. There’s a lot to see and do so you could easily stretch it out into a whole day and enjoy it. It’s finding highways like that (or Big Sur or the Blue Ridge Parkway) that make it fun because it’s less about the destination and more about the journey.
There's a great book, "Blue Highways" by William Least Heat Moon, about seeing American on all of the back roads.
When you come to the States pick a region to explore and don't forget the season you visit when choosing your destination for instance fall in in the North East or driving through Texas in may when the bluebonnets are in bloom
Minnesota in January is probably a non-starter then?
the best thing about road trips, is you can make each day's travel as short or long as you like, you can find some kickass food, and see some really neat roadside attractions
13:00 When I finished my Engineering degree in Florida I moved to Seattle for work. That is the exact opposite of the contiguous 48 states (se to nw) and it took about 3 days by interstate highways. I ended up doing it twice: moved my wife and cats to find a place to live by car. Then flew back to Orlando and drove a moving van across to bring our stuff after we had found a place. I took two different routes and got to see a lot of amazing stuff both times.
Oh and as far as dashcam videos go, nothing scares me like the Russian drivers. Those videos are terrifying.
My big goal in life was to visit all 50 states (not very ambitious after that). In 1989, at age 16, I took a Greyhound bus from Seattle, WA to Titusville, FL and back again but doing a circle as to not repeat any states. I don't know why my parents allowed me to do it (no cell phones then). I covered 20 states and am so glad I did. Each state has beauty to it and varies greatly. For instance, I had never seen the sunrise on the horizon before until Indiana. As you know, living between the Olympics & Cascades eliminates that. In June 2006, I hit my 50th state and December 2007 my 51st... because in my opinion, Alaska in June is a different place than Alaska in December.
I live in Kentucky and I go to a Diner every day for my breakfast and sometimes for lunch. I have been eating at this place for eight years. I actually know everyone that works there and I am treated like a VIP and if I miss a day or two they all begin to worry about me. If you ever visit Louisville, Kentucky I highly recommend it. The food is good and you get a lot of food for the price you pay. All of the servers do an excellent job and are very knowledgeable about the menu.
Which Diner in Louisville? I live 30 minutes from Louisville and visit frequently for Dr appointments. Diners generally are cheaper places to eat and the food is just as good
What is the name of the diner David Pascoe. We have family in KY that live close to Louisville, and maybe we could go to the diner to eat instead of my family cooking for us we could take them out , sounds fun.
One of the few remaining drive-in movie locations is very near my home here in Oregon. They operate year round with heaters available for your car in winter. The family that operates the drive-in also operates a 1930's era indoor theatre with all of the original over the top art deco furnishings. Both are wonderful places to keep the fun of the past alive. I'm still looking for a good diner near me. Keep up the good work guys. I love your YT channel.
I lost my virginity in the back seat of a car at a drive in theater...
There's a classic drive in movie in mid-Missouri too.
There was one in Northewest Arkansas that I went to a few times as a kid, around 1999-early 2000's.
I'm unsure if it's still operating though.
There also used to be one even closer in my town for years that wasn't operating, but I think they got rid of it.
There is a drive in movie theater in Belleville, Illinois.
There are a couple of drive-in theatres in Idaho, close to the Oregon border.
When driving on long road trips, there are what we call "rest stops". It is a picnic area with an area with toilets. We find that taking long trips into smaller bites also helps.
i used to work in a chicago pizzaria, but in new york. place called Uno's chicago pizzeria and grill, amazing pizza straight from the original recipe. great.. but we also have some of the best new york style pizza places around here too. i personally like deepdish better but u just cant beat a cheap 1-2$ huge slice of ny style pizza from a corner pizzeria
Edit: theres alot of side attractions places to stop when doing road trips, dnt plan a road trip just for destination.. plan for the pitstops, meals, hotels, etc along the way..(and drive something comfortable to ride in)
Uno's is so good. I've never been to one in New York, but there was on here in Wisconsin in
the late 90's, early 2000's. It might still be there. I haven't gone back there in at least 20 years.
I don't like to drive a lot and it's far from where I live but that's the only reason why I haven't gone back.
the best part about road trips is the stops along the way finding those hidden food gems run by mom and pop in a small town
I wasn't born in America but I've lived most of my life here. I agree with everything on Laurence's list. The American diner especially is super unique, the atmosphere is very comforting and of course, an American breakfast is really hearty and fulfilling. Another interesting one is parks. Due to the massive amount of landmass in the country, I think many cities can afford to build dozens on huge huge municipal parks. Where I live in Houston Texas there are dozens of these parks and they have huge lakes or ponds with long bike trails it is just spacious and amazing.
Roadtrips in America can be very long BUT a lot of the time you spend it stopping at random interesting places along the way so it definitely soothes the long car ride and makes it 10x more fun. I feel like America really sold its lifestyle thanks to Hollywood. Many of us grow up watching classic American movies and they just stick with us and we want to experience that form of living.
Highways in the US have rest stops. Basically a federal park you pass by every hour. Provides water fountains, bathrooms, vending machines, grass, trees and picnic benches and randomly a small museum dedicated to something super obscure. Pretty good way to mitigate the soreness of the long drive.
Driving in the US isn't bad at all, depending on where you are driving. The interstates are usually really nice to drive, until you get to highly populated areas. I have driven up and down the East Coast, from New Jersey to the lower parts of Florida, many times. It can anywhere from 12 to 16 hours. The only bad parts are when you are near Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington DC. Depending on what time of the day your hit these areas, you could end up being in stop and crawl traffic. Driving out west is much different as you can be in one State and see nothing but corn fields for hours and hours. Then of course there is California, beautiful State but the traffic, OMG!! They have like 6 or more lane highways and every single lane can be packed solid moving 60 mile per hour and the crazies out there will shoot across 5 lanes of traffic to get off at an exit that is 1000 feet in front of them.
Crazy to hear Holiday World mentioned. Live like 30 minutes from there. Know so many people that worked there or spent their summers getting as much use out of their season passes as they could.
A drive-though is a fast food restaurant, and drive-ins are those movie theaters that you can actually drive into the facility.
They actually gained popularity since the pandemic, drive-ins did. Even in Britain.
I live in the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex and it takes 13 hours to drive to El Paso. In Texas we don't say how many miles a place is , but how many hours it takes to get there.
I'm always happy to see the reaction of the both of you. We appreciate it. Let me give a little nugget back. I love music and sure the U.S. has great bands. The U.K. has produced some of the best music to grace our ears with. The Beetles, Elton John, Rod Stewart, Phil Collins, Led Zeppelin and the #1 band of all time Pink Floyd, just to name a few. I certainly appreciate it.
I believe in many American cities, the street addresses start at 100 in the first block from the center of the city or a major boulevard that separates north from south or east and west. As you more blocks out from the beginning, the numbers get higher (often with odd numbers on one side of streets and even on the other side. So an address of 12184 E Madison St. would be in the 121st block east of the beginning block. The house is on the south side of the street - you can tell because the last digit of the address - 4 - is an even number. It very straightforward in many cities built on very large grids of streets.
As a kid, I remember my parents taking the 4 of us (my younger brother is #4) to a nearby drive-in theater, and they really were great, not only for the novelty, but parents didn't need to worry about their occasionally screaming little darlings disturbing the entire theater.
Another small chain of theme parks is 6 Flags Great America.
For the record, the unnamed national park in Alaska is Wrangell-St. Elias, and is the 3rd. largest in the world. On the same topic, there's a ton of places called wilderness areas (under the auspices of the Bureau of Land Management), and others which are national forests (under the US Forest Service' control).
Re. a road trip, you can go on an interstate hwy. at around 80/128.7, or go on a back road, and see much more scenery, as well as experiencing much less stress. Also, contrary to what Laurence said at the end, there are a number of train trips available. One is from Chicago to San Francisco, which I'd like to take, then rent a car there, and drive the Big Sur coastline.
You can still get train trips across the US and for a pretty good price and stop and see lots of places so you could look into that
1 thing for sure about USA you could spend a year road tripping around get home and realize you still missed so much.
Every small town in America has their local diners. So fun especially on weekends, seeing all you friends and neighbors at the local diner having a good breakfast and fun conversations 😀
As a native Detroiter, I have to say the picture he showed is just gross, you guys need to look up other pictures. The thing about Detroit style is, the pizza is cooked in smaller square pans so the entire crust gets crispy but not too hard and it is not so obsessed with sauce like a Chicago style. Seriously it is the best if you love cheese and a good crust, Detroit style is the only way to go. The best part is how the outer sides cheese gets crispy while the center is gooey, UGHHHH I need a pizza now. lmao
Diners usually do NOT have loud music. And the roller skate is rare. I LOVE how Lawrence says "good morning" in his American accent.
The Drive in Movie is so much fun. There aren't many left anymore, but I hear there are some making a comeback because of the pandemic. If you have a hatchback where you can open up the back or a truck, you can make a cozy bed and eat snacks. It's dark and people are walking around outside. It is really a cool experience.
Yeah I have a drive in Movie theater close to me and I been there plenty of times.
Road trips are the best. Peaceful drives with beautiful scenery and the music of your choice. One of my absolute favorite things to do. Even a 3 hour drive to KC through the Flint Hills makes me feel good. The 6 hour drive to Colorado and the open plains is lovely. I need to take a trip soon.
I grew up in Wisconsin n both Chicago n Detroit style pizzas r amazing. When u get a chance to travel again, I hope you'll consider Chicago. Its a fantastic city n soooo much cheaper than NYC or LA. Maybe even do a vid w/ Laurence n Tara!
Drive-In theaters are still around in the U.S but they're not common anymore. Sadly, they're more of a relic of the past. There used to be one close to my childhood home. I would climb up to the roof and watch popular movies. I had no audio, but i still had fun.
I hope you get to visit one someday. It's not very exciting but it's a great atmosphere. A unique one. They make great memories and what is life if not a collection of memories.
I have to ask:
What do y'all consider American food?
I honestly would really like to know from a European perspective.
For me this is a hard question to answer!!
BBQ foods...especially pork spareribs, roasts (beef, pork, lamb)...any style chicken (BBQ, fried, oven-roasted)...gyro/sub sandwiches...homemade spaghetti or lasagna...fried pork chops with mashed potatoes and “white/country” gravy...and soooo many other foods... Too numerous to list them all!!!!!!
Oh, homemade macaroni and cheese!!
@@corinnepmorrison1854 dang!! 😋😋 yummy, you have all the right choices...and more!! 😀👊
Yeah most people tend to think cheese burgers and fries are the typical “American food”. But in actuality many of the foods we eat here today (even if the food originated from somewhere else) has been Americanized. We kind of crammed a lot of different cultures together in our food and made it unique from where it originated. Hard to really define exactly what is “American food”.
@@GilaMonster971 I love burgers and fries... Sometimes I order onion rings instead of fries!! They are all delicious!!
@@spookygirl7761 Just within my family we have so many ethnic food preferences...
German, British, Italian...and my favorite...Indian cuisine... Some of the best Indian food I have ever eaten...was in SCOTLAND!! They also had haggis on their menu!!
The world really is a small place!!
I live in Buford, Wyoming...near Laramie...
We don’t have a Burger King or KFC...as far as I know... Closest In ‘n Out is in Colorado!!
Salt Lake City (or more precisely, the entire Salt Lake Valley) is one giant grid of blocks like NYC. It confuses the hell out of tourists at first, but once you get the hang of it it makes navigation SO MUCH easier.
If yall visit the US I'd highly recommend going to Disney World and Universal Studios
It's the perfect place to go if you want to experience your childhood in real life and enjoy the atmosphere. Universal Studios has a part of their park called City Walk, which is actual clothing shops, food/entertainment, and night life
But the OG Disneyland and Universal Studios, in Cali will always be the best. The only thing that stopped Walt Disney from taking all of Anaheim, was that even then land was hella expensive here in Cali.
To put in to reference where I live in north Texas it can take anywhere from 14 to 16 hours just to drive across our great state.
I think a big part of why you might be afraid to be in a car here is the fact that since you're a British driver you're used to driving on the wrong side of the road in the wrong side of the car!!
Don't let that stop you as you'll get used to it much faster than you think.
We took the train from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania to Salt Lake City, Utah. I took 3 days. We then drove 8 hours to West Yellowstone, Montana. It was an absolutely amazing way to see the country
What america does really well: winning. Lol.
Vietnam?
Never claimed to be undefeated…. Just champions of the world.
Here you are watching Brits, watch an ex Brit, talk about how great America is.
One place I love and is really awesome to go to is Helen, Georgia. The town is nice to walk around during the summer and autumn. If you ever end up in the state you've got to check it out and also see stone mountain. It's been awhile since I've been to stone mountain but if I remember correctly there's a outdoor theater close by.
I grow up in California. My father was from Tennessee and mum was from Minnesota. Each summer we took our Woody station wagon to one or the other, (interchange every summer) the trip was 2000 miles, no AC! 3 of us kids in the back. But it was amazing!!! On the way we went to Yellowstone, the bad lands. All those states in between! And in those days there were so many great road side diners and tourists spots. Great memories.
Do not fail to mention the Redwood Forest, it's absolutely stunning.
Sitting in the back of an suv with the hatch raised surrounded by blankets while watching a movie through the rain from your own cozy nest is a wonderful thing to do.
4:45 Millie, was that diner in Paris called Breakfast in America? As an American, they nailed it in terms of food and atmosphere
The thing about a road trip here in America is that it's not about the long drives. Sometimes our road trips don't even have a final destination. You get in the car and take off. You look at the scenery, stop and explore small towns, check out the local diners in those towns, or the parks that they have there. The road trips are about seeing something new and getting to experience it. Forgetting about your normal daily grind and just getting away. No matter where you live here in America you can always find something new and interesting on a road trip. The interstate highways will get you there faster but if your taking a road trip take the state highways and you'll really get to experience the true nature and cultures of America.
Millie mentioned the drive-in movie. Those are pretty much a thing of the past now. They slowly went away in the 1970s with the advent of air conditioned theaters. The dreams you have of sitting in the car with the top down, were not all it was cracked up to be. The mosquitos usually did their best to eat you to a carcass before the movie was over. They even sold mosquito coils in the concession stand. Then when you lit them, the smoke would burn your eyes. It was fun as a little kid though, because we always went in our pajamas so that when we fell asleep on the ride home, mom and dad could just haul you straight to bed.
Nah it’s 11 of them in a 2 hour radius from my house & I’m in the south. But the theaters stay packed all summer so I guess it’s doing ok lol
In 2019 I drove from Georgia out to Colorado to visit family, total of 26 hours drive time which took us 3 days total. Then from there shot down through new Mexico and picked up route 66 heading back east. Ended up blowing out the transmission in Tulsa Oklahoma. Spent 3 days there while the van was serviced and got back home again. All total took 2 weeks including visiting family. I would highly recommend a road trip and I want to finish fixing and restoring the van to finish out rt 66. As to feeling cramped etc, that depends on the vehicle, I drove a 1992 Chevrolet g20 with 4 overstuffed captains chairs and while yes by the end I was sore it offered enough comfort and room to stretch while driving.
One year we followed Route 66 from Kansas City, Missouri to Las Vegas, Nevada. We had an absolute blast. Good memories.
The wacky (sorta-tacky) roadside attractions are there so that you can get out and stretch, snap an insta, and dine-in during those long road trips, also I recommend a proper road trip car that has good smooth handling and a large interior with good windows. Not some economy rental car.
My husband and I drove from Maine to South Dakota in two days. We spent four days there, and drove back to Maine. One of our best trips.
Even the smaller cities have their great theme parks. I grew up near Rochester, New York, and one of the major attractions there is Seabreeze, right near the shores of Lake Ontario, which is both an amusement park AND a water park. It was originally founded way back in 1879. Its most famous ride, this wooden roller coaster called the Jack Rabbit, has been around since the 1920s.
I love a good Road trip. Plug you phone in and do a pandora or Spotify play list. Stop at attractions on the way or you will miss the county. Plan ahead grab some snacks and enjoy do not fret or worry.
Regarding diners, what Millie experienced was a PARIS version of a 1950’s, post WWII, Rock & Roll American diner. One big franchise here in America is called Johnny Rockets. However there are MANY diners that are not themed in any way. Diners date back to the late 1800’s with horse drawn lunch wagons, progressing to stationary lunch wagons in the early 1900’s with most located in the North East. After WWII, diners expanded because of our new highway system. Many diners were and are actually made from train dinning cars. Although fast food restaurants have taken over most on the road eating out business, good diners, with loyal customers, still do pretty well.
PLEASE don't be frightened. The road trip is the BEST. As a single mom I always took my kids on road trips and we had a blast. So many things to see and do.. Several times we went camping too. Come and have FUN.
I took a 3 week road trip with my family. We had a blast. We went through Tennessee, Virginia, Pennsylvania, Connecticut and New York. Our last stop was Niagra Falls near Buffalo, Ny and then back home. It was epic. I highly recommend it if you have the time off work and the cash. You can stay cheap in Motel 6 and make sandwiches, so you aren't spending every dime on food. Good times. Also, small town diners are the best. Meat and 3 vegetables and pie for dessert. The Best !!!
It’s been years now, so things may have changed, but I was blown away by the drivers in Los Angeles -they were awesome!! I live outside of Washington , D.C., and drivers here see a turn signal as a challenge to make sure you cannot merge. The drivers in LA (admittedly driving as fast as if they were on the autobahn) saw my signal and actually made a gap for me! Driving The Pacific Coast Highway is still on my Bucket List. That’s a road trip to check out of you only plan on doing a little driving while you’re here. Love your videos!
Roadtrips can be long but there are so many little towns and cities in between where you are and where you're going that you can pretty much stop anytime you want.
The Blue Ridge Parkway is a great way to see the mountains of North Carolina and Tennessee. Beutiful and scenic. There are usually museums of different thing that are fun.
8:45 Drive In movie*. They'd been getting rarer and rarer through the years. They were something that was huge in the 50's-70s or so but then started to fade as giant movie theaters in giant malls started popping up all over. I have seen a couple articles though about how the pandemic has caused a bit of a comeback for them since they're a great way to go out, but still social distance.
Hit the Pacific coast highway, Ive gone criss country twice, once in a minivan and once on Harleys, it's amazing, you just hit national parks, side of the road, etc, it's beautiful
When I was young, my parents would take us to the drive-in movies in our pajamas.
I never imagined that American diners were so great but they are very very casual. Lots of people meet there frequently so lots of regular customers for many years. Portions are HUGE. Food tends to be pretty well done. Actually if you are a good server, you can make a good living from all those gratuities. Many of them have a wonderful selection of desserts. The idea of booths means that a big group can eat together at one table and they are pretty comfortable. The menus can be 35 pgs log. adequate parking. hmmm. I am hungry now. Cheers!!
I like diners because usually each day of the week has a special that is only served that day and is cheaper than other items. I enjoy saying “I’ll have special”
A 10 hour drive in the US is equivalent to a sunday stroll. The worst I've been in was a 14 hour drive there and another 14 hour drive back. The normal vacation drive was 8 hours. Funny story, my sister growing up would give my parents ""quiet time" coupons for holidays and birthdays where she couldn't talk for 15 to 30 mins. One year they saved up all the coupons and used them on the vacation drive there and back. After that she never gave the coupons back, and we were worse off for it - but it was a funny way to end the tradition :D
Ah the old road trip I remember as a kid piling into my grandparents rv and traveling the country all summer.
Part of the joys of a road trips are the pit stops you make. The hidden charms one can find along the way.
The Abraham Lincoln in the Covered wagon statue is in my Hometown of Lincoln, IL!!
My husband and I went to a drive-in theater on our first date in 1963. Drive-ins were easy to find, but now, it is difficult to find one.
I don't know how slow most of these other drivers are driving but I've driven a cross from California to Virginia coast to coast in 3 days more than once.... If you've got two weeks I highly recommend a road trip. Besides it's much cheaper just rent a car and pick a destination and stop everywhere that's interesting along the way it's so fun.
There aren't many drive-in theaters anymore. I have to drive over an hour to get to one. But the few I've been to don't have the speaker you set on your window. You now tune your radio to a predetermined station.
I now live in the middle of North Carolina and it's 4 hrs to either the beach or the mountains. It was a 12 hr drive from Miami to my home in NC. I once drove from Raleigh, NC to Denver, Colorado, 24 hours straight through. Miles and miles of miles and miles.
The problem with drive-in theaters is the absolute inundation of mosquitos when the sun goes down...at least in Gloucester, Massachusetts. Absolute hell.
I got a chuckle at the "diner debate". In general, diner fare is great, but go at the right time. For instance, I took my elderly parents to an up-scale regional "Family" restaurant the morning after the cops pepper-sprayed the whole joint! I know, because I was there when it happened. Good times!
Idk if it's still around. But many years ago when I went to Chicago, they had a particular diner that was hilarious. The waitresses dressed in 50's type of outfits and part of the "attraction" was they were intentionally rude. They were playing off a popular TV show called "Mel's Diner". Where one of the waitresses on the show named Flo I believe, was somewhat rude lol.
So at this diner, they were supposed to be rude. If you asked for something you might be told to get it yourself or hold your horses.
Ed Debevic's? I think they were probably worse around The Wiener Circle. Everyone got the insults there and it was the reason to go there. Just a hot dog stand really. But the insults made it fun.
8:50 Drive-Ins are becoming few and far between. However, the town of Malta near me has the Malta Drive-In which has been in operation for over 60 years.
$8 and you get 2 movies. And there are 2 screens so if you like the first movie on one screen but the second movie on the other screen you can just turn around and change the radio station to get the audio of the other screen.
I'm not old by a long shot (soon to be 34) but up until I was 18 they used the old school speakers that you would hang off of your car door like the ones shown in the video. But these days they have a local radio broadcast so you can hear the movie through your car's audio system and it's honestly much better that way.
My wife and I love road trips to national parks. Lol. Every other year we do trips of over 6,000 miles (about 10,000 kilometers) hitting multiple national parks. It is absolutely one of the most American experiences there is.
we used to go in our station wagon and take our blankets out and lay on the hood of the car and my sister and i would sit on the top of the car!! We love our outdoor movies!!