“When I was abroad, I saw them on pretty much every city block.
I would love to have the same thing here in the US.”
And personally, I love discovering international habits or customs I wish I could adopt back home.
Here’s what people said.
“The cafe culture that is so common inFrance.
“In Portugal, I encountered lots of miradors around cities like Lisbon and Maderia.
you’ve got the option to spend a day seeing the city from these beautiful little lookouts.
I wish that every city would do this!”
They’re so convenient and I would love to have that here in the US.”
“Round tables complete with lazy Susans.
In China, almost every restaurant had this, which made eating with others much more involved.
The round table is what we all need.”
“In Japan, people have a ton of respect for schools and keeping them clean.
“When I went to Italy, I ate outside everywhere.
It was so lovely.
Eating al fresco automatically made each meal feel more relaxed and special.
My husband and I came home and immediately purchased a little dining set for our porch.
I wish outdoor dining was more ubiquitous and available everywhere back home.”
It made for such a fun and unique dining experience.
“I was a big fan of late dinners in Spain.
It makes each day feel longer, more leisurely, and unrushed.
My husband and I have actually made a habit of eating later in the evening back in NYC.”
I find it mind-boggling that every cafe in the world doesn’t follow suit.
It’s such a delightful addition and can’t cost much.”
“Italian happy hour.
In Italy, we took advantage of it every afternoon around 5, just after we were done sightseeing.
Each day involved a little wine, some cheese, and cold cuts.
Then we would relax for a few hours and then go out for a proper dinner.
I could definitely get used to this back home.”
My honest answer was the Tube.
If only we had the same access to and ease of public transportation where we live."
“I loved the street food and hawker stalls prevalent in south east Asia.
These countries have tons of access to cheap, clean, and relatively healthy dishes that are readily available.
“I love the Scandinavian culture of wood burning saunas and cold dips.
I could get used to that on the regular so quickly.”
When I was in Taiwan, this convenience store improved quality of life tremendously.
I miss these 7-Elevens so much.”
“I loved how many Italian cities boast large, car-free pedestrian zones.
Sitting at a table outside a cafe without the noise and distraction of cars going by is wonderful.
These traffic-free areas really add to the ambiance.”
“Shabbat in Israel.
I love this simple tradition of eating a long, peaceful dinner with family or friends on Friday evening.
It’s a time to let the week go and recharge.
It’s just a little something to nibble on while you drink.
I’m a big fan of this custom.”
