How Living in America has Changed Our Views of Germany and Europe, and Vice Versa, feat. Marco
Once Upon a Trip · Mary Grace Crawford
Show Notes
Which would you rather live in: America or Europe?
In this episode, Mary Grace and Marco take a deeper dive into this question and share their own takeaways and experiences of living both in America and Europe - at different times of their lives - and how their current home, lifestyle and culture in America have all shaped and gradually changed the way they view the norms of Europe and Europeans.
(00:00) Intro & Episode Overview
(01:53) Question of the Hour
(02:49) Germany is Stuck in Its History
(06:47) Workplace Appreciation, Entrepreneurship
(08:20) Attitude Towards Debt, Jealousy Over Successful People
(10:23) Judgment and Superficiality
(13:00) Ease of Travel in Europe vs. America
(14:52) Home Ownership in America
(17:36) Charity and Giving Back
(20:25) What Europe Does Better
(22:13) Advice to Those Wanting to Live in Europe
(26:52) Verdict: Is it Better Living in Europe or America?
(28:02) Last Remarks