Having now spent about half my life in each (and loving both), herewith the pros and cons of Europe and the US in everyday life: Better in Europe • Bike lanes and bike infrastructure. London, Paris, and Amsterdam are all excellent these days. (As are many other European cities.) Made even better by... See more

In some societies, it's safe to be an average person. Europe is the best example of this. If you have no personality, ambition, or interests, you will find yourself relatively healthy, cultured, and happy, more or less by default. Your society, both at the government and family level, ensures your food is healthy. You... See more