As an American, is it even worth traveling to Asia if we have so much Asian stuff in the U. S?

[KostasKouvalis]

Japanese Temple in Oahu

Tibetan Temple in Oregon

Khmer Temple in Stockton

Burmese Temple in Austin

Lao Temple in Ceres

Unless someone wants to see the karst islands and ancient temples

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[hahahmm]

Have you really thought this out? There are big cultural differences even between places within the U. S. so how can you expect that the only difference between Asia and the U. S. is how a building looks? Also, there's vast differences between different parts of asia. And the food is so much better... but then food is better in many parts of the world than in the U. S. where things are over processed to death.

[KostasKouvalis]

Not everyone likes Asian food and people though.

[hahahmm]

Not just Asian food. American style food in Asia is better too. You can go to American restaurants in Asia or Europe and the food tastes 100 times better. If you had even a bite of a McDonalds cheeseburger in Japan you would swear you're eating an $80-100 steak in a fine U. S. restaurant. I'm not kidding.

[KostasKouvalis]

From my personal experience, for whatever reason, many foods tend to be better outside their country of origin.
I personally prefer American Asian food. But, I've had McDonald's in Taiwan and in Europe and I also found it better than McDonald's in the States.
Yeah, I heard Japanese take fast food jobs very seriously, and every fry is perfect. I don't blame Trump for eating McDonald's in Japan

But the point I was trying to make is Asian society isn't for everyone. In the U. S. you can experience not only the architecture, but certain traditions too with the comforts of home and it's also cheaper and not everyone has a passport. I realize I should have posted a picture of a celebration too

[hahahmm]

Well, I wouldn't want to move to Asia or Europe. But I'm learning how to create unprocessed foods as much as I can. That's my solution to the issue I mentioned, really.

[OtterMan68]

then why would you travel to Asia?

[BonzoInBitburg]

A couple Asian buildings isn't the same as immersing yourself in the culture. We have Western versions of Asian food, it's not the same. Honestly, Western countries are boring compared to some Asian countries and not nearly as beautiful.

[Dinklex3]

😂

Visiting a whole country is different than visiting an area with “Asian stuff”.

If all you want is to look at something that looks like it’s from Asia, sure. Stay in the U. S and look at them.

It’s a lot different than actually visiting the country.

[Kelly6]

@KostasKouvalis

for Americans it’s always best to travel to Asian and Europe , to learn and understand other cultures

[KostasKouvalis]

Have you been yourself?

[Kelly6]

@KostasKouvalis
Yes been to few

[KostasKouvalis]

Did you like them?

[Kelly6]

@KostasKouvalis
Loved it and enjoyed

[AviatorTom]

Traveling to another country or region is much more than just seeing buildings. It's experiencing the culture, interacting with the local people, sharing stories with them.

[handsomelad70]

Asia would be great to visit if an American wishes to experience another culture.

[jahaims]

Traveling is about experiencing culture as much as it is about site seeing

[Dargil]

Yes, even if only for the scenery.

[Dargil]

Been to Philippines twice. I highly recommend it.

[KostasKouvalis]

You went to Coron, didn't you? Coron and the other rock islands.
Why would you highly recommend it?
Philippines are different from other Oriental countries because of the Catholicism

[Dargil]

Bohol Cebu Mindanao and Negros

[BonzoInBitburg]

Beautiful places. I've been there 3 times. I love it there

[Jennz6]

Sure thing