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Hey Europeans (UK, Fr, Ger), why do you guys hate hydration?

Paratus

Paratus

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I was in the U.K. and France last year, Germany right now, and why is it there are virtually no public water fountains, restraunts charge more for bottled water than beer and wine, and even a glass of tap water costs a euro.

The only benefit I see is I never have to pee. Which is good because you have to pay to use the toilet.

What the hell EU?
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If you want to drink water you have to pay for it, that's a very large culture difference in a lot of European countries.

I have no problem buying water, it's cheap and you get recycling refunds from the bottles anyway. I also carry around my own water bottle most times anyway.
 
Paratus said:
I was in the U.K. and France last year, Germany right now, and why is it there are virtually no public water fountains, restraunts charge more for bottled water than beer and wine, and even a glass of tap water costs a euro.

The only benefit I see is I never have to pee. Which is good because you have to pay to use the toilet.

What the hell EU?
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This is new to you? heh.

Germany wasn't as bad as France though... or Russia even... there they had porta potties on the street that street vendors charged you to use... ugh..

Germany in general I had no problems finding a decent bathroom.
 
Paratus said:
Well being in Munich it’s been less of a problem for me at any rate.

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By the end of my Munich trip I got so fucking sick and tired of their fucking beer and their stupid "laws" of only using 4 ingredients for beers.

Also - If you're in the area - totally recommend Tap House- stop by and give it a whirl. Decent food - tons of awesome beers which is refreshing given your limitation of choices in other places. https://goo.gl/maps/W4cLG2beLdB2
 
Paratus said:
I was in the U.K. and France last year, Germany right now, and why is it there are virtually no public water fountains, restraunts charge more for bottled water than beer and wine, and even a glass of tap water costs a euro.

The only benefit I see is I never have to pee. Which is good because you have to pay to use the toilet.

What the hell EU?
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It's funny because I'm always amazed that Americans cant seem to walk 15 feet without having to put something in their faces! Seriously, going for an hour or so without eating or drinking isnt going to be detrimental!
 
WelshBloke said:
It's funny because I'm always amazed that Americans cant seem to walk 15 feet without having to put something in their faces! Seriously, going for an hour or so without eating or drinking isnt going to be detrimental!
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I pretty much always travel with water. If I'm spending the day walking, I'll take a bottle with me.
 
s0me0nesmind1 said:
This is new to you? heh.

Germany wasn't as bad as France though... or Russia even... there they had porta potties on the street that street vendors charged you to use... ugh..

Germany in general I had no problems finding a decent bathroom.
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I’m mostly just bitching. It’s not normally a problem until one of the kids really needs to go.

s0me0nesmind1 said:
By the end of my Munich trip I got so fucking sick and tired of their fucking beer and their stupid "laws" of only using 4 ingredients for beers.

Also - If you're in the area - totally recommend Tap House- stop by and give it a whirl. Decent food - tons of awesome beers which is refreshing given your limitation of choices in other places. https://goo.gl/maps/W4cLG2beLdB2
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I’ll see if we can fit it in, but we’ve got reservations at the Biergarten at the center of the English gardens tomorrow and Saturday we are going hiking in the mountains.
 
Also part of traveling is understanding there are going to be differences, and rolling with them instead of being upset that they don't do things the way you're used to.
 
Platypus said:
Also part of traveling is understanding there are going to be differences, and rolling with them instead of being upset that they don't do things the way you're used to.
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I'd be pretty stoked being able to buy Gerolsteiner in any convenience store(presumably)
 
Platypus said:
Also part of traveling is understanding there are going to be differences, and rolling with them instead of being upset that they don't do things the way you're used to.
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Don’t get me wrong. We were expecting it. I’m mostly just bitching because that’s a large part what ATOT is for.

I figure I’d also get some interesting points of view from people who’ve traveled to and those who live in the EU.

TLDR. We are having a great time.
 
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Paratus said:
Don’t get me wrong. We were expecting it. I’m mostly just bitching because that’s a large part what ATOT is for.

I figure I’d also get some interesting points of view from people who’ve traveled to and those who live in the EU.

TLDR. We are having a great time.
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Ok, then...here's my fave:

Southern Italy...old school cafes. Order a coffee, get arguably the world's best espresso, a cold water from the soda fountain (fizzy or natural) and use of the bathroom (often with soap, towels and an actual toilet seat), all for under 1 euro.

Sometimes later in the day, they offer free snacks as well.

Benissimo!
 
I agree on the Italy sentiment. you can get an espresso, a pastry(best croissant+fresh berries ever), and a glass of steamed milk for around 1.5 euro
 
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