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Brits don't visit Europe as they are Europe, they might say the continent.
The fact that probably most Brits say Europe when they actually mean continental Europe was likely also a factor towards the Brexit result.
The feeling to be part of Europe (as a geographical or also loosely political term) seems to be even weaker than to be part of the EU.
The fact that probably most Brits say Europe when they actually mean continental Europe was likely also a factor towards the Brexit result.
The feeling to be part of Europe (as a geographical or also loosely political term) seems to be even weaker than to be part of the EU.
I go to France at least three times per year, sometimes more, I am in Hannover, Dortmund, or mostly Bielefeld at least twice per year, sometimes more.
If anyone asked me if I was going anywhere soon, I'd say, "Yes, France, or yes, Germany," I'd almost never say, "Yes, Europe", and not because the U.K. is geographically part of Europe either, simply because I would be going to either France or Germany.
Similarly, if I had a trip lined up to Savannah GA., and someone said, "Going anywhere soon Jean?", I wouldn't say "Yes, to America or the U.S.", I'd say "Yes, to Savannah."
I might add Georgia, as not every Brit would know where Savannah is, I might have to add U.S., in case they thought of Georgia near Russia.
As to the Brexit vote, I voted to stay, as I thought that was best, I've always considered that I'm a European, living in the U.K., which is part of Europe, it had very little to do with either my French or German connections.
I used to live in a Town in England that has a Ferry to Cherbourg France. We used to get a foot passenger ticket for Ten Pounds and go for the weekend. I knew quite a few people with holiday homes in France, Spain, Portugal etc. Much the same as people who own Lakehouses and Cabins over here in the States for their "getaway". Its one of the things i miss most about living in the UK, Breakfast in a Cafe in England in the morning, Dinner in a Restaurant in the evening overlooking St Tropez and knowing the cost of the Flight was less than the Bottle of Wine on the table
People visit Europe all the time, even day trips to France or cheap flights to most European destinations, and Europeans will want to make sure that Brexit doesn't effect tourism, and so will Britain.
Brexit won't have that many impications in terms of visiting, beyond the current exchange rate, and you always needed a passport to enter or leave the UK anyway, we were never part of the Schengen Agreement.
It's certainly no hastle visiting European countries, there are plenty of cheap budget airlines, ferries, trains etc and there is even a European International Coach network (Eurolines) similar to the US Greyhounds.
What is less certain is whether it will be as easy to live or work in the EU after Brexit, and the answer may well be probably not, although this all depends on negotiations so no one knows yet for certain.
The fact that probably most Brits say Europe when they actually mean continental Europe was likely also a factor towards the Brexit result.
The feeling to be part of Europe (as a geographical or also loosely political term) seems to be even weaker than to be part of the EU.
It is even harder for some Brits to accept and comprehend that they are part of a Europe that includes such countries as Russia, Belarus, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan just to name a few.
It is even harder for some Brits to accept and comprehend that they are part of a Europe that includes such countries as Russia, Belarus, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan just to name a few.
I was once asked by a waitress in America, when I spoke to her, "you from Europe?" I replied, "No..... I'm from England."..............
In general (and for many years) it is common for British people to visit Europe. Theres so many flights that go to countries like Spain for example from Glasgow there´s plenty of daily flights, imagine other big airports and that is just to Spain.
I first went on holiday to Spain when I was 2. Thereafter my parents took me two times per year, every year.
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