Some European football fans traveling to the US for the World Cup drew attention to the American countryside and long-distance road culture with their social media travel posts. Car journeys, small towns, and roadside stops especially took center stage in these posts.
One of the prominent names in the posts was a fan using the pseudonym Freddy from Germany. Freddy described his driving experience in the Deep South region and showed his satisfaction with road trips in the US.
Among the details fans were most interested in were Buc-ee’s gas stations and the food known as biscuits and gravy. Long-distance car journeys stood out for many Europeans as part of getting to know the US.
The text emphasized that these journeys made visible the automobile freedom that is one of the fundamental elements of the American lifestyle. In contrast to the more common public transport and bicycle use in Europe, determining your own route in the US offers a different experience.
A hotel receptionist driving fans to the stadium in his car instead of letting them walk in the rain was also one of the moments cited as an example. These small gestures, alongside the journeys, also highlighted American hospitality.
The article also noted that some Americans, seeing this picture, might turn to long family road trips. The text argued that America is remembered not only for its cities but also for its roads and the everyday life built along them.