I think most of us, when we travel abroad, have noticed some cool or just different things that we have never seen before. Rather, it may be something super extraordinary, unique, or something useless. However, we also are so used to some specific things that we have in our home countries that every time we travel abroad and can’t find them, well, it makes things more complicated.If you are confused about what it’s all about, recently, one Reddit user posed a question online asking folks to share one product from their home country that they are surprised is not worldwide yet. The products vary from dish drying cabinets to specific food, so scroll through them, upvote your favorites and share things from your home country that should be worldwide!More info:RedditThis post may includeaffiliate links.
I think most of us, when we travel abroad, have noticed some cool or just different things that we have never seen before. Rather, it may be something super extraordinary, unique, or something useless. However, we also are so used to some specific things that we have in our home countries that every time we travel abroad and can’t find them, well, it makes things more complicated.
If you are confused about what it’s all about, recently, one Reddit user posed a question online asking folks to share one product from their home country that they are surprised is not worldwide yet. The products vary from dish drying cabinets to specific food, so scroll through them, upvote your favorites and share things from your home country that should be worldwide!
More info:Reddit
This post may includeaffiliate links.
Toilets with pedals instead of levers so you don’t have to touch anything with your hands
Bored Pandagot in touch with the author of this thread and he kindly agreed to share the inspiration behind the creation of it, a product from his country that, in his opinion, deserves more global recognition, and things suggested from the community that could thrive in his home country.
The NHS.Walk into a hospital, get fixed and leave without worrying about paying, I’ve nothing more to say.
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He also adds that community engagement definitely exceeded expectations.“I come from India but live in the US. I was surprised not to see more mentions of fabric and spices. The bidet was something I expected and was there no doubt,” OP emphasized.
He also adds that community engagement definitely exceeded expectations.
“I come from India but live in the US. I was surprised not to see more mentions of fabric and spices. The bidet was something I expected and was there no doubt,” OP emphasized.
Bakfietsen (bikes with a kind of wheelbarrow front for carrying kids or groceries). I’ve seen a few bakfietsen in the states lately which is cool. But without dedicated bike lanes I would guess carrying kids in them would be a terrible idea.
Bidet. I cannot believe they are not more popular in the US! They can be very inexpensive, and it was a quality of life type change.
Meat pies such as Steak and cheese, bacon and egg, classic mince, lamb & mint, potato top. all in lovely pastry served in a white paper bag, gotta love NZ
And what do you think? What products from your home country would you choose to be on this list?
Italy. Tapparelle.They’re essentially roll up plastic blinds for the windows, but instead of simply being curtains they’re actually inserted in a crease in the wall, so that no light can pass through when they’re down. You can actually easily recognize an Italian home interior if you see a window with a flat vertical rope on one side an a big boxy thing at the top.How well do they work? When all tapparelle are down, the house is dark. Complete, utter darkness. The sun could be shining right against the window, and you wouldn’t know. When you wake up, it’s like waking up in a void of nothingness. No sign of life, nothing outside your walls. It makes for quality sleeping, that’s for sure.Other perks include: privacy for when you undress and safety against strong winds.EDIT: Tapparella fixingtutorialwith example (at one point the tapparella is completely down and you can see how no light passes through from outside)
As an American who lived in France for a year in college, I am really surprised that late night European style kebab joints aren’t really a thing that has taken off yet here.
Sourdough rye bread. Freshly baked with butter… So good! Great taste, great nution and good for the digestion.
Still amazed that my US friends don’t regularly use electric tea kettles. My friend was tickled pink that I sent her one for Christmas.
The pasty.As a concept it’s food designed to be eaten on the go that’s contained and resists dropping the contents all over the floor as you eat it. It’s crust can be used to hold the food if you have dirty hands or the contents are hot and the crust can be discarded afterwards guilt free because it’s biodegradable.
Finland - dish drying cabinet.
Pålægschokolade (Denmark) - thin sheets of dark or milk chocolate to eat on your breakfast bun over a thick layer of butter.
From India: cardamom. I know the spice is not exclusive to India, but I’m surprised it’s not used in more applications. I’ve had cardamom infused cocktails in the past (mojitos, margs, etc.) and they are absolutely incredible. I’m surprised it hasn’t taken off in the world of mixology at the very least.
Not my home country, but heated vending machines from Japan
Tablet from Scotland. It’s like fudge but more. So much more.
Just got back from England. America needs halloumi fries!!
Biltong!
Cream Cheese. I visited a very nice newer all inclusive in Central America. They had bagels but no cream cheese. I inquired if they had some and everyone in the kitchen had never heard of it. As I ate breakfast a manager found me at my table and started asking questions about it. I told him it wasn’t a big deal but he had to know so that they could have it for future guests. I wish I was there to see them taste it.
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So if you order a whisky in Scotland, if the place is anywhere decent they will give you a wee jug of water so you can add a drop or two to open it up as required. I’ve not had that once anywhere else, and I’ve leaned from experience to explicitly say “no ice” in the US. So, that wee water jug.
“Hagelslag”, chocolate sprinkles that, contrary to the American sprinkles which are just brown sugar, contain a minimum amount of actual chocolate.
Tartiflette, and Raclette nights.
Poutine
Irn-Bru (Scotland’s number 1 fizzy drink)
Root beer and peanut butter
Old Bay and malt vinegar on French fries, seafood, almost anything. Why only Maryland and Virginia? It’s freaking delicious.
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Chicken salt and Dim Sims
Greggs- for those Redditors outside of the UK, it is a British bakery chain. They’re known for making sausage rolls that are cheap (£1.20 a sausage roll), but cheerful and delicious.They also make other stuff like steak bakes, sandwiches, and also doughnuts too. All in all, they are a favourite in the UK and can be found in pretty much every town and city in the country.
Guaraná Antartica, from Brazil. Very unique softdrink.
Lemon lime and bitters. Tall glass, add ice, drizzle Angostura bitters around the inside of the glass, add a shot of lime cordial then fill with Sprite/7up. Fantastic non-alcoholic drink (ok there’s a tiny bit of alcohol there)
Ketchup Chips!
I travel often, so I’ll hit a few:US (mine): No-bake cookies. I get that they’re not mass produced, but they’re delicious.Turkey: Sahlep. A smooth, sweet, creamy drink.Georgia: Khachapuri. This is popular in many places, but not North America. It’s an amazing rendition on pizza. America needs this!Peru: Cherimoya. God’s greatest fruit.Russia: Сырники + good cottage cheese. Delicious and cool of protein. I love this for breakfast.
Cheezies from Canada. The superior extruded cornmeal cheese puff snack.
Garbage disposals. I’ve seen so many posts recently of Europeans shocked these things exist. They’re great. Get on board everyone.
Maggi!
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