"It's no secret that Europeans and Americans have very different lifestyles. From shopping habits to sports preferences to work culture, we often fall onto different ends of the spectrum. I experienced these differences firsthand as an American traveling around Europe for six months, spending time in places like the UK, Czech Republic, France, Germany, the Netherlands, and Switzerland. Here are the five European lifestyle choices I'll be integrating into my life in the States."
"I'm excited to continue following soccer. Americans still haven't embraced soccer the way other countries have. Though I'll always be a diehard American football fan, being in Europe for theUEFA European Championship opened my eyes to just how electrifying soccer can be. From the team chants and bitter rivalries to the epic watch parties, I'll be setting my alarm to watch some major games from across the pond. This story was originally published on November 7, 2024, and most recently updated on September 19, 2025."
An American lived in multiple European countries for six months and observed notable lifestyle differences. The experience covered the UK, Czech Republic, France, Germany, the Netherlands, and Switzerland. Differences appeared in shopping habits, sports preferences, and work culture, among other areas. The traveler intends to adopt five European lifestyle choices upon returning to the United States. Planned changes include maintaining a stronger interest in soccer, refusing to let weather dictate plans, and seeking more small, local adventures. The traveler will continue following major European soccer competitions and participate in the communal enthusiasm surrounding matches.
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