Coming from the US, comparing to Germany here. Water: you get free water at restaurants in the US. Here they charge you, and you specify whether you want still or mineral, and they'll often bring it in a bottle Toilets: pay toilets are a thing here and in most of Europe. Even in the train stations....Read More

The free museums in the US.  I grew up in the DC area, and took it for granted that top notch world class museums are supposed to be free to the public.  On any given weekend when I felt like it, I could go for a stroll on the National Mall and "museum hop" through the various Smithsonian Museums ....Read More

You must get permission to take the USMLE.  This is done through the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates  they will vet your credentials to make sure you are adequately trained and can speak English.   They then issue permission to take the USMLE.  Then you generally must get l....Read More

Nobody talks about grades here. Everyone is highly private about their accomplishments and failures. Someone's performance in any field is their performance alone. This is different compared to India where people flaunt their riches and share their accomplishment....Read More

As written by 2003, a hot summer day. Los Angeles, CA. I was stopped by two police officers walking the streets in L. A. Downtown with my camera in my hand. I just finished a fun few hours shooting photos of interesting objects in the city that included people, flowers and skyrise buildings. I....Read More