Comments on: Top 5 Tips for Not Looking Like an American While Traveling in Europe

By: Manoj Radhakrishnan

Manoj Radhakrishnan — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 11:22:54 +0000

I am an Indian and I always thought I could never tell an American from an European (c’mon, everyone knows that all whites look alike :))…. but, with just one look at this photo I stand corrected. You look so American

By: Paul

Paul — Fri, 22 Oct 2010 19:55:12 +0000

These points you make are completely true; i have a french mom and an american dad and they argue about dressing differently when they visit Europe… my dad dresses like an American just as you described (shaving, white shoes, undershirt, shorts)… and my mom points this out and makes fun of him for it… thanks for this blog post

By: Ben

Ben — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 10:53:32 +0000

Aubrey! Say wazzzup to DR1, Floor 3 for me. You’ll be happy to hear I am line-drying all my clothes…

By: aubrey

aubrey — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 03:08:42 +0000

that pic made me cry. for serious.

By: Ben

Ben — Fri, 21 Sep 2007 17:25:07 +0000

No one said I am wearing the capris! (Hotpants match my fanny pack better). Although Brittany is needling me everyday to buy thins like capri pants. And since she also constantly strives to take pictures of me wearing things I might not wear at home… I imagine she’ll have some unfortunate pictures on here before too long.

By: Holly

Holly — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 14:54:59 +0000

Amen Sonia

By: Sonia

Sonia — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 03:27:20 +0000

Ben in hotpants and capris.

We are waiting.

By: Adam

Adam — Wed, 19 Sep 2007 15:56:03 +0000

I think it’s time that you embrace your heritage, and proudly display your affinity for fanny packs and neon clothing.

By: Ben

Ben — Wed, 19 Sep 2007 13:17:20 +0000

Hello Jon! Those tips do round out an awesome Top 10. I think we’ve seen all 5 of your tips several times already on Crete. And of course, I am very guilty of always having the English guidebook in hand…

But how else would I know how to properly complain about the food, money, rail system, etc. in Greek??

By: Jon - The DC Traveler

Jon - The DC Traveler — Wed, 19 Sep 2007 12:48:02 +0000

Great list !!!
How about adding:
6) the classic “im’ an American” backwards turned baseball cap,
7) Any piece of apparel with an American Flag, Harley logo or Disney World icon,
the English guidebook in hand,
9) Speaking loudly and gesturing wildly when your waiter doesn’t understand you,
10) Complaining that the food, money, rail system, etc. aren’t like “back home”.