American Learns Rain Jackets Exist After 6 Months in Europe
After six drenched months crossing the soggy myths of UK, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Netherlands, and Switzerland, Emily Pogue, an American adventurer, finally understood rainy days arenât excuses â they're vibes! Trading Colorado sunshine's coddling for European âless is moreâ shopping in tiny apartments and dual duvet diplomacy to end her marriage's 'blanket hog wars,' she pledges to find local oddities like goat kings and alphorn concerts stateside. Plus, soccer MVP of family game-day drama, she vows to attack US tastes with UEFAâs electric chants starting now. Updated last September 2025, sheâs soaked but hopeful in this lifestyle metamorphosis.
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Turns out Americans don't have quality rain jackets but plenty of excuses. After six months in Europe, one travelerâs big takeaway is: investing in umbrella-compatible armor, finding goat royalty, and finally giving soccer a shot. Colorado sunâs got competition.
American to weather: âYou shall not pass unless I buy a $200 raincoat first.â Meanwhile in Europe, locals casually wet walk like itâs a spa day.
From goat statues to alphorn concerts, Europeans have their weirdness down pat. Meanwhile, Americans barely manage a Starbucks run in the rain without a meltdown.
Source: Businessinsider | Published: 9/19/2025 | Author: Emily Pogue
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