What I notice that sets Europe apart from Asia

As someone who has lived and traveled to a few Asian countries over the years, I was thrilled and intrigued when I visited Europe a few months ago. During my exploration of various cities in Europe, I noticed several things that stood out to me. 

  1. Minimum City Tax: Hotels in Europe charges a minimum of €2 per person.
  2. Plastic Bottle Caps: Plastic bottle caps are virtually impossible to remove in Europe.
  3. Public Toilets: Public toilets are scarce in Europe, and even when they are available, most often than not, they come with a fee.
  4. Bicycles: Bicycles are a popular and convenient mode of daily transportation in Europe.
  5. Trains: Trains are generally more convenient than flying in Europe.
  6. Transportation Delays: Transportation delays are common in Europe.
  7. Service Speed: Service speeds in Europe are generally slower compared to Asia.
  8. Siesta: In Madrid, most offices and shops close at 2 pm for a siesta.
  9. Cultural Diversity: Europe is renowned for its cultural diversity.
  10. Residency Determination: Physical appearance alone is not enough to determine whether someone is a resident or a tourist in Europe.
  11. Hotel Amenities: Hotels in Europe often lack basic amenities like toothpaste, body lotion, and bottled water.
  12. Train Door Access: Passengers in Europe have the convenience of opening the train door from either inside or outside.
  13. Train Ticket: Some trains verify your ticket inside the train, unlike Asia where you tap on the ticket barrier before boarding the train platform. 
  14. Oldest Train System: Paris boasts one of the oldest train system among the European cities I visited.
  15. Similar Building Appearances: From my observations, most European buildings appear quite similar.
  16. Colorful Fashion: People in Europe embrace colorful fashion.
  17. Wi-Fi Speed: Wi-Fi speeds in Europe are generally slower compared to Asia.
  18. Ticket Machines: Some buses and trams in Europe are equipped with ticket machines installed inside.



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