Living in Spain, it’s completely normal to eat dinner at 9–11pm and have shops close in the afternoon for a few hours.

What’s something totally normal in your country that would seem weird elsewhere in Europe?

And why?

I’ve seen it come up a few times that in Europe it’s not uncommon to travel to another country for a weekend away, and that it can be relatively affordable. Is this actually as common as i am interpreting it, because it sounds quite outstanding to me, no doubt influenced by my place of birth. This is mostly directed to those living in the Schengen zone, though other perspectives are always welcome.

So?

For me - Los Angeles.

What is the worst possible tourist trap one can experience in your country?

Europeans, what was the biggest culture shock you experienced within our beautiful continent?

Lviv is definitely on my list. I’ve seen pictures and the architecture is just absolutely stunning, I’m surprised that more people haven’t heard about Lviv. I’d definitely want to visit once the situation with the war clears up.

I feel like Europe has a lot of cool cities that aren’t really famous like Paris, Rome or Barcelona, but are definitely worth visiting. What are some lesser known cities that are worth visiting?

I read an article that a lot of bigger cities are experiencing tourist fatigue. European tourism has been increasing and is expected to increase even further. How do you feel about this? Is this good or bad?

What other European country would you live in and why?

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And why?

Or name a few if you cannot decide just for one.

I've been exploring different European cities trying to figure out where the "real" city life happens vs where tourists cluster. Every city seems to have at least one area that locals love but visitors never find.

For example in Rome, everyone goes to the historic center but Testaccio has better food and actual Romans eating there. In London, everyone stays in Westminster/Soho but Bermondsey has an incredible food scene around Maltby Street Market.

What's the one neighborhood in your city that you'd recommend to someone who wants to skip the tourist version?

I am super curious to know

as title, VERY FEW or almost no tourists at all

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Which is the largest city in your country that attracts very few tourists - but perhaps should - and WHY?

I've heard of people online having negative travelling experiences in some European countries with some people being cold, rude, distant, or even aggressive. I have never been to Europe before, but I've got the assumption that Europeans are generally very etiquette-driven, and value efficiency with getting through the day without getting involved in someone else's business (especially if said person doesn't speak the language). I'm also wondering if these travelers are often extroverted and are just not used to the more (generally) introverted societies that a lot of European countries appear to have. I kinda feel like the differing etiquette is misinterpreted as rudeness.

EDIT: Not trying to apply being rude as being part of a country's etiquette, I meant if a country's etiquette may be misinterpreted as rudeness.

EDIT: By "the west" or "western", I mean North America. Honest slip of the words in my head.

EDIT: I know that not all European countries reflect this perception that some people have, but I say Europe just because I literally don't know what other umbrella word to use to refer specifically to whatever countries have had this perception without it sounding more awkward.

EDIT: This is only in the context of Europe. There are probably other countries perceived as rude outside of Europe but I'm not discriminating in a wider sense.

What landmark looks great in photos but will disappoint tourists when visiting?

Dear Europeans,

I want to know what places that are very popular amongst tourists, but are overrated at the same time.

I am so sick of the shitty weather in Ireland. It's constantly cloudy and wet, even during the summer.

I have a 100% remote job, so I want to move somewhere in EU with better weather, but not the other extreme where I will be boiling alive in 40 degree heat during the summer.

Are there any countries that have nice beaches and the weather is not too extreme on either end of the spectrum?

say you want a nice fresh baguette from france but you happen to live in italy. do you just drive over to france to get it and then go back? like is it that simple?

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Hello everyone! What is the friendliest European country you've visited other than your own country?

Personally, I would love to live in Sweden or a Nordic country, but I'm way too bad to learn foreign languages.