After returning to America, what is the main thing that you realize you really like about America? (cost, 747)

[Ralph_Kirk]

Potable water from every tap.

And taps.

[SunGrins]

This sounds strange but moving in traffic seems to be easier and less life-threatening than in places I've visited. I've never driven abroad and love the public transportation some places offer but climb into a taxi and your life flashes before your eyes.

[AustinB]

Originally Posted by njkate

South America is NOT overseas. If you had the stamina you could DRIVE there.

Pan-American Highway Map


As for your question the sheer convenience of just about everything and the abundance of choices in everything.

There is a gap in Panama.It would be a tough drive. It used to be called the Darian Gap.

[wit-nit]

Originally Posted by AustinB

There is a gap in Panama.It would be a tough drive. It used to be called the Darian Gap.

I believe that gap is covered by the 'Centennial Bridge' aka 'Bridge of the Americas' to connect North and South Americas.

[foadi]

Originally Posted by otterprods

Wait you LIVE in CA and call it "Cali"? Unusual. Don't you often get laughed at for that? Or do you just do that online?

I've only ever heard California transplants living in other states get upset about the usage of Cali. And white hipster types online, I guess, but who cares about their opinions?

And no, I don't live in CA. I don't live anywhere. But CA is my base of operations in the US and where I spent a good portion of my time when I am in the country.

[foadi]

Originally Posted by wit-nit

I believe that gap is covered by the 'Centennial Bridge' aka 'Bridge of the Americas' to connect North and South Americas.

Uh, have you ever been to Panama? The Darien Gap is huge, like 100 miles. There are no roads that go through it to my knowledge. The most common way to get to Colombia (not including flying) is by boat, to Cartagena.

[Larry Siegel]

People - especially women, but people in general - who smile and say hi. (England and Ireland are similar, but not a lot of other places.)

[AmFest]

Clean air.

[barneyg]

Originally Posted by foadi

Uh, have you ever been to Panama? The Darien Gap is huge, like 100 miles. There are no roads that go through it to my knowledge. The most common way to get to Colombia (not including flying) is by boat, to Cartagena.

Yep, Darién Gap is still there:

Darién Gap - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

[Sunnydee]

Some things I really appreciate about the US after traveling abroad are:

fresh, potable, running water
tons of food choices
public education for all
grocery and department stores
our toilets and toilet paper
housing options
good hygiene and cleanliness
driving and highways
modern medical care
entertainment options
pets
opportunities to better ourselves
feeling safe and comfortable