tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-68979286557606811442024-02-21T06:50:13.451-08:00Travelin' with the TMaxTraveling the world, learning languages, and immersing myself in new cultures.The TMaxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07349122370362847064noreply@blogger.comBlogger164125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6897928655760681144.post-59307897658943875532020-05-01T09:16:00.000-07:002020-05-01T09:16:31.532-07:00TMax, How is Learning Chinese Going?<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Learning Chinese is difficult</h2>
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But, I love a challenge! This is part of why I undertook learning the language in the first place. So, I will not be scared off that easily. Though I do seem to have a lot of problems with Chinese...</div>
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Learning the language = learning the culture</h2>
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I'm a huge fan of experiencing and understanding other people's cultures. One very good way to do that is to learn their language. Though, learning doesn't always clear up things I don't understand, many times it does!</div>
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Culture shock is inevitable</h2>
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But, after experiencing it, you can discuss it with your new friends and they can explain to you what is really going on, furthering your understanding, and making you feel more comfortable in this new environment.<br />
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Persistence and consistency are key</h2>
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The more I try, the better I get. I make sooooo many errors along the way, but if I didn't make those errors, I might not have learned. So, here's to making mistakes!<br />
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Make sure you have good friends</h2>
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Patience is so important when you are teaching something. Teachers are so underrated! If you don't believe me, ask any one of your friends to teach you something, and as soon as you start to make errors, they will get frustrated and you may lose a friend!</div>
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Having fun while learning</h2>
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If nothing else, I'm enjoying myself. And that's what will keep me going and help me to continue to get better.</div>
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Are you learning Chinese too? What's been your experience?</h2>
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The TMaxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07349122370362847064noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6897928655760681144.post-69240454687478852102019-10-01T02:20:00.000-07:002019-10-01T02:20:24.630-07:00Follow me on YOUTUBE! Do it NOW! No, Seriously. RIGHT NOW!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="text-align: left;">I've been in China for a year and a half and I have created almost 50 videos about my life and experiences there. Here is a quick summary of all my videos. </span><b style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyVrdwgjGP2BaYRPVho9U8g" target="_blank">Subscribe to my YouTube Channel!</a></b></h4>
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Travels</h2>
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I have explored many different cities in China, including my home city of Beijing.<br />
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I have also visited <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JCilUOGgAEA&t=1s" target="_blank"><b>Korea</b></a> and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D1Nc0uaGYSk" target="_blank"><b>Japan</b></a> since I've been here. So many more amazing places to go and visit!<br />
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Food</h2>
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I like food. Doesn't everyone? Yes. The answer is yes.</div>
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Culture</h2>
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One thing China is NOT lacking is culture. I <a href="https://www.thetmax.com/p/ven-con-tmax.html" target="_blank"><b>lived in Europe for 10 years</b></a> and traveled to over 30 countries, but never have I experience anything like China. Culture shock has been a close friend of mine since I arrived.</div>
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Language</h2>
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Why did I move to China? Besides wanting to experience the culture, eat the food, and travel, I really want to <a href="https://www.thetmax.com/p/languages-with-tmax.html" target="_blank"><b>learn the language</b></a>. And what better way to learn than through immersion? Or so I thought...</div>
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Daily Life</h2>
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So what is life like in China? Just like anywhere else in the world, but the Chinese version of it... plus <a href="https://youtu.be/LGmk96dh-n8" target="_blank"><b>air pollution</b></a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aUDKCZiuv5Y" target="_blank"><b>Chinese Festivals</b></a>, and interesting daily interactions with Chinese people.</div>
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Train with TMax</h2>
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After launching a <a href="https://youtu.be/LrNWUgzt_Ww" target="_blank"><b>fitness-in-the-park community in Pamplona, Spain</b></a>, I decided to try it again in Beijing, and with much more success than I anticipated!</div>
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Becoming Famous</h2>
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Now that more people are meeting me and realizing how awesome I am, I'm getting new opportunities to show off my talents and participate in interesting events.<br />
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How did I create all of these videos? I filmed them <i>on my phone</i>, then edited them <i>on my phone</i>, and then shared them <i>from my phone</i>. If you want to make super sweet videos like me, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DS8uocCtMCc" target="_blank">check out this video tutorial</a>!</h4>
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While most travel guides do a great job answer the "what" questions of China travel (what should I see? what will it cost? what hotel is best?), they often do a very poor job with the "how".
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That's where this travel guide by long-time China writer Josh Summers comes in. It skillfully helps travelers properly set their expectations of China while teaching them how to navigate transportation, how to get cash and pay for things, how to travel without speaking Chinese and how to stay connected to the internet while traveling.
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It's the perfect companion to many of these other travel guides, particularly for those travelers who have never been to China before or who are hesitant about what to expect.
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The TMaxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07349122370362847064noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6897928655760681144.post-87558053569949284142018-09-05T05:32:00.000-07:002018-09-05T05:35:22.262-07:00Exploring China with Ainhoa<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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So, <a href="http://www.thetmax.com/p/just-another-travel-blog.html#ainhoa" target="_blank">Ainhoa</a> recently came out to visit me in China and I did a seven-part vlog on our wonderful adventures together. Here, you can relive those moments with us, as I provide a brief explanation of the highlights of each video.<br>
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I've been considering incorporating more video in my blog posts, and even replacing some posts with video. Well, this is the first post that I will do entirely as a video.</div>
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My First Vlog</h2>
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<a href="https://www.thetmax.com/2018/04/the-visa-process-to-get-job-in-china.html">The full Chinese Visa Process</a><br />
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The Chinese Visa Timeline</h1>
What does the China visa process look like? How long does it take to get a Chinese work visa? How much does the Chinese visa process cost? Check out the timeline below.<br><br>
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Giving My Website A Facelift</h2>
Since I have a travel, language, and culture blog, <b>plus</b> <a href="https://trainwithtmax.wordpress.com/">a health and fitness blog</a>, <b>plus</b> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyVrdwgjGP2BaYRPVho9U8g">a YouTube channel</a>, <b>plus</b> many other random things going on, I wanted to create <a href="https://thetmaxnewsite.blogspot.com/">a landing page for all things TMax-related</a>. I wanted to do something simple, clean, and minimalist, so people can quickly find what they are looking for and can go there.<br /><br />
Check out the website below. I want to know your opinions, comments, and feedback. <br /><br />
<b>The website SCROLLS, so check out the whole thing!</b>
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<span style="font-size: large;">As you (should) know, I am moving to <a href="http://www.thetmax.com/p/china-do-it-big.html" target="_blank">China</a> in a few weeks. I've learned that Facebook, Twitter, and Google are blocked in China, among other sites, and my blog is powered by Blogger (a Google product).</span><br>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i>Or is it that I suck? One of us is for sure sucking.</i></span><br>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This is partially me complaining about Google's blogging service (compared to the ease of Wordpress - though they charge for all the good stuff), and partially me thanking Google for forcing me to learn some HTML and CSS, important skills to have nowadays. This list is not everything that I've learned, but the more intense and time consuming examples.</span><br>
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<span style="font-size: large;">So, despite my hours of frustration and looking up every new term, I better appreciate a nicely done website, and I hope my website gives you the same appreciation.</span><br>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="text-align: left;">Qué hay en Navarra? Muchos lugares y sitios bonitos, preciosos y asombrosos! Cuando vives en un lugar, muchas veces piensas, "Ah, un día iré ver eso, pero ahora es mejor viajar más lejos." Pues, 'un día' se convierte en 'luego' y 'luego' se convierte en 'nunca'. Nunca aprovechas de tu propio vecindario.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="text-align: left;">Por el otro lado, los extranjeros y las turistas vienen y ven y disfrutan todos los lugares que 'no has tenido tiempo' para aprovechar. Como yo, el autor y guiri extraordinario de </span></span><a href="http://timlikestotravel.blogspot.com.es/p/ven-con-tmax.html" style="font-size: large; text-align: left;">VEN con TMax</a>.<span style="font-size: large; text-align: left;"> Viví un poco menos de tres años en Pamplona y además de ver todo el país, conozco muy bien Navarra.</span></div>
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<a href="http://www.thetmax.com/2016/07/24-amazing-places-this-american-has.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: small;">Leer el versión original en inglés aquí</span></a>
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Languages are like most skills: if you don't use them, you lose them. But, I think that's an oversimplification since we also have the saying, "It's like riding a bike..." So, really, if you don't use it, it will just sink into the recesses of your brain until you decide to access it again. But, you'll be slow and feel almost like you're relearning. And, the more you access it, the faster and more adeptly you (re)become at that skill.<br />
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Wow, all that talking just to present to you my new original song that I performed in English, Spanish, and French (and kinda in Chinese). Enjoy! Buen provecho! Bon appetit!<br />
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Because I Can (Porque Puedo, Parce Que Je Peux)</h2>
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It has been six months since I left Spain and reflecting on the good times, I've come up with a list of things that I most miss about my life in Pamplona. Though I was sad to leave, I'm glad I had the opportunity to live there.<br>
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<i>Ya ha sido seis meses desde que me fui de España y estaba reflexionando sobre los buenos recuerdos y he hecho una list de las cosas que más les echo de menos de mi vida en Pamplona. Aunque estuve triste irme, estoy feliz que tenía la oportunidad para vivir allí.</i><br><br>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I've been asked by a few people to write about this topic, so, this is my first official "write what your readers ask for" article. Obviously, this is going to be gold. So, pull out your pen and notepad (or stylus and tablet) and take some notes!<br><br>Sure, it's nice to plan out a vacation and go on pre-arranged excursions and take part in pre-planned events, but not every trip will be so structured. Sometimes, you don't have time to plan or you will have a spontaneous, last-minute weekend trip and you'll have to be able to survive and have a great time. Here are a few tips to make that spontaneous trip the best ever!</span><br>
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<span style="font-size: large;">If you didn't get it, the title was like you, the reader, were asking me the question. Clever, huh? I'm certain that titling technique has never been done before. </span><span style="font-size: large;">Anyway, I've been working on a few projects, and I expect 2018 to be a great year for me. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I bought a drone back in September and I've been having a great time with it. I really got to test its limits when I went down to <a href="http://www.thetmax.com/2017/11/san-diego-california-usa-it-never-rains.html" target="_blank">San Diego</a> and I shot some great videos. Recently I published a short film that I had been working on (see below). It took awhile because while filming it I crashed my drone, but thankfully I had insurance.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I recently found a job in Beijing, China and now I'm working on obtaining my Chinese visa (boy is it a process!). Since I'm planning to move to China, I've been learning Mandarin Chinese with audio courses and workbooks. It's quite a difficult <a href="http://www.thetmax.com/p/languages-with-tmax.html" target="_blank">language</a>, but not as hard as I thought it would be. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Speaking other languages helps to make learning Chinese a bit easier. I have been able to take advantage of the similarities in the languages I know: the sounds of French, the accent-based system of Spanish, and the simplicity of English grammar.</span></div>
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Coaching Fitness Online</h2>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I recently launched an online video fitness course on Udemy (<a href="https://www.udemy.com/trainwithtmaxfunctionallyfit/?couponCode=TMAXNYE18" target="_blank">click here for a 75% discount!</a>). I have taken the years of experience I gained from giving <a href="https://trainwithtmax.wordpress.com/2017/12/12/why-i-prefer-group-fitness/" target="_blank">boot camps in Spain</a>, and compiled those experiences into a course that can be useful for the majority of people.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">I know. I'm shocked too, that I could even possibly think of anymore things to add to the list of fun things I've learned about the Spanish language/culture. But, lo and behold, here's another list! Catch up with the others and then enjoy this one!</span><br>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><a href="http://timlikestotravel.blogspot.com.es/2015/03/10-more-fun-things-this-american-has.html" target="_blank">Part two - Getting the hang of it</a></span><br>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.thetmax.com/2015/10/14-even-yet-more-fun-things-this.html" target="_blank">Part four - Finding myself in native territory</a></span><br>
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><a href="http://timlikestotravel.blogspot.com.es/2016/06/19-still-even-yet-more-fun-things-this.html" target="_blank">Part five - Feel like a native for two minutes before reality hits</a></span><br>
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<span style="font-size: large;">If you read my last article, <a href="http://www.thetmax.com/2017/10/10-things-i-bet-you-didnt-know-about.html" target="_blank">10 Things I Bet You Didn't Know About Alaska</a>, and you're not from Alaska, you were probably amazed and bewildered by my observations. If you weren't then read the article again and then be amazed and bewildered (at least fake it!). </span><br>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The locals offered some amazing feedback on that article, which I really appreciated, and inspired me to share more about what this non-local is experiencing in Alaska.</span><br>
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I'm certain that all of you remember my last entry about "Things that I can do in Spanish". Despite not actually being in Spain right now, I keep improving in the langeage. I read a lot and listen to auidobokks, I watch mvoies and practice writing in Spanish. All of this helps, I think, and so I am going to share some more "Things that I can do in Spanish".<br><br>
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Argue with my girlfriend</h2>
Like any relationship, there are good times and... not so good times. And my girlfriend is Spanish and when we argue, I have an opportunity to quickly react in Spanish without thinking. I can speak from a position of emotion and (try) to explain my point of view and how I feel. Also, I have to listen and understand her feelings and her point of view, and her reactions to my arguments. Of course, she wins the arguments, but at least I was able to defend my position. You have to look for silver linings!<br><br>
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Speak with Mexicans</h2>
It's already difficult to speak English in England even though I'm American, but to speak Spanish in Mexico gave me quite a challenge. I did it successfully (tooting my own horn here) and not only could I speak with them, I learned their slang and used it in their "markets" and had a "great" time. "No lie"! I am the "best". Haha<br><br>
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Write and perform a song</h2>
No explanation needed, just <a href="http://www.thetmax.com/2017/11/mas-cosas-que-puedo-hacer-en-espanol.html#song">listen to the song!</a><br>
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So everyone knows Alaska is the largest state in the US and that it's the 49th state to join, but after living here for just over a month, I've learned some interesting things I would have never guessed about this state. Limiting this list solely to my personal observations, I still came up with 10 enlightening tidbits. How many of the following did you already know?
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<span style="font-size: large;">Drive up to Fairbanks to see Alaska's 3rd largest city, and with hopes of seeing the Northern Lights (aurora borealis).</span><br>
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<span style="font-size: medium;">Thinking back on my experiences in Spain, I realize that others could learn from my victories and mishaps. But, instead of telling them what they should do, I will simply describe my experiences and what I learned from them, kind of like a story.</span><br>
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<span style="font-size: medium;">So, I present the totally awesome (and totally non-exhaustive) survival guide for <i>guiris</i> in Spain. Most of these should be applicable anywhere in Spain, but just know that the majority of my experiences come from <a href="http://www.thetmax.com/p/ven-con-tmax.html" target="_blank">living in Pamplona, Navarra</a>.</span><br>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I can say that knowing French before learning Spanish definitely made learning Spanish much easier than had I not learned French. The grammar, latin rooted words, reflexive verbs, and sentence structures are similar in the two languages. However, they are not the same language and there have been a few times when relying on French to try to speak Spanish did not end up how I hoped.</span><br>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Check out my article on <a href="http://timlikestotravel.blogspot.com.es/2015/11/french-vs-spanish-which-this-american.html" target="_blank">French vs. Spanish</a>!</span><br>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">6. In the US, it is <b>very easy to buy</b> over-the-counter medication, and in large doses, that normally you have to have a prescription for in Europe.</span><span class="Apple-converted-space" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"> </span></div>
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<span class="s1"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">7. The US has <b>free bathrooms</b> in most stores. Europe is a mixed bag, but many times, you incur <a href="http://www.thetmax.com/2014/09/12-things-this-american-cant-stand.html#toilet" target="_blank">a ridiculous expense</a>.</span></span></div>
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<span class="s1"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">8. After living in Europe and <a href="http://www.thetmax.com/2016/02/this-american-records-year-with-spanish.html" target="_blank">documenting a year of wine in Spain</a>, I have a <b>new appreciation - and expectations - for wine</b>. In the US, a glass of wine is super expensive, and the American wines are not that good to be paying a premium.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">9. When <b>I see something</b> - a statue, monument, landmark - in the US with European heritage, especially a country I've been to, I get so excited. In Europe, when I see </span><span style="font-size: large;">something</span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"> with an American name, there's no feelings. </span><br />
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<span class="s1"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">10. Piggybacking on the last one, when I see something - </span></span><span style="font-size: large;">a statue, monument, landmark - <b>I take photos</b> and do <a href="http://www.thetmax.com/2016/01/tmax-upside-down-infographic.html" target="_blank">handstands</a> in them. When traveling in the US, even if it's something new, I'm a lot slower to pull the trigger on a handstand and a photo.</span><span class="s1"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"> </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Bonus. WiFi is readily accessible almost everywhere in the US - restaurants, parks, businesses, etc. In Europe, there is often WiFi, but you have to track someone down and get a password, if they even know it and are willing to <a href="http://www.thetmax.com/2017/09/10-more-differences-this-american.html#customerservice">exercise #5 above</a>.</span></div>
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<span class="s1"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Do you agree or disagree with my list? More to add? Dispute? Have you noticed these differences? Check out the first article in this series <a href="http://www.thetmax.com/2015/12/11-differences-this-american-notices.html" target="_blank">here</a>!</span></span></div>
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