Why are so many people scared of driving while abroad?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We've driven on multiple continents and numerous countries over the years with car rentals. Yes, we've even had breakdowns before which requires having to navigate a car mechanic with locals, no big deal, we survived. But overall, we've seen soooooooo much more of the countries that we've been too by being able to stop in smaller towns, smaller sites, and random local spots where trains and busses simply never would go to or would take horrendous amounts of time that makes mass transport less viable in harder to get to areas. If you speak to many travelers, they have some kind irrational fear of driving while abroad, why is this? Who gives a crap about language barriers? Modern GPS works basically everywhere. Left side, right side, it doesn't matter, you get used to it in about 5 minutes. We have basically never, ever had a problem and would recommend international driving to everyone in order to see much more of countries you're traveling to besides big cities.

Let me guess, you call yourself a traveler and not a tourist.

Why would you want to see podunk towns in other countries? More to the point, why do you think that’s a flex?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:We've driven on multiple continents and numerous countries over the years with car rentals. Yes, we've even had breakdowns before which requires having to navigate a car mechanic with locals, no big deal, we survived. But overall, we've seen soooooooo much more of the countries that we've been too by being able to stop in smaller towns, smaller sites, and random local spots where trains and busses simply never would go to or would take horrendous amounts of time that makes mass transport less viable in harder to get to areas. If you speak to many travelers, they have some kind irrational fear of driving while abroad, why is this? Who gives a crap about language barriers? Modern GPS works basically everywhere. Left side, right side, it doesn't matter, you get used to it in about 5 minutes. We have basically never, ever had a problem and would recommend international driving to everyone in order to see much more of countries you're traveling to besides big cities.

Let me guess, you call yourself a traveler and not a tourist.

Why would you want to see podunk towns in other countries? More to the point, why do you think that’s a flex?

NP. Oh boy. “Flex”? Are you in middle school? Let me guess. You’re only in it for the Instagram pics. Tell me where you’ve been. I can guarantee it’s only the most ridiculous, overhyped, overtouristed places.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I've driven abroad in Ireland and it can be a bit wild. But in big cities with public transportation there's just no need to drive.

Sure. But who wants to limit themselves to the big cities only? That’s the worst of Europe these days.

[Anonymous]

I drove in Ireland and I was so focused on driving on the other side, narrow roads, sheep everywhere! that I missed seeing the countryside. No thanks.

[Anonymous]

I am not scared go drive overseas. It just makes my vacation less enjoyable (than say taking the train—where I can read, eat, etc). I can’t enjoy the scenery while I am watching the road, have to understand the often challenging parking rules in small villages with many tourists.

Don’t think you are superior. Different people have different priorities.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I drove in Ireland and I was so focused on driving on the other side, narrow roads, sheep everywhere! that I missed seeing the countryside. No thanks.

Driving in Ireland is extremely stressful.

[Anonymous]

Language barrier.

Different rules or road sign up.

Liability.

There are lots of good reasons.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I've driven abroad in Ireland and it can be a bit wild. But in big cities with public transportation there's just no need to drive.

Sure. But who wants to limit themselves to the big cities only? That’s the worst of Europe these days.

You take trains to the larger villages (not only big cities), and then can do day tours with guides. That allows you to see the sights, enjoy winetasting, meet new people.

[Anonymous]

Guess what, I have also had mechanical breakdowns in foreign countrues. That is nothing to brag about. It was a hassle, which ruined one of my vacation days.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I've driven abroad in Ireland and it can be a bit wild. But in big cities with public transportation there's just no need to drive.

Sure. But who wants to limit themselves to the big cities only? That’s the worst of Europe these days.

You take trains to the larger villages (not only big cities), and then can do day tours with guides. That allows you to see the sights, enjoy winetasting, meet new people.

Yeah, no thanks. I don’t want to do tours with a bunch of rando foreigners. I want to drive myself where I want to go and explore on my own. Plus you waste SO much time on trains and buses. Driving really is the best way.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Most other countries actually have decent public transportation so why drive?

OP just hasn’t looked into it.

They are relying on their home habits, and are missing many interesting experiences.

[Anonymous]

Rather laughable that OP keeps doubling down rather than getting schooled.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Most other countries actually have decent public transportation so why drive?

OP just hasn’t looked into it.

They are relying on their home habits, and are missing many interesting experiences.

NP. What interesting experiences? Riding a train? Riding a bus? I have driven to 30+ European countries by car. Nothing can beat that.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I've driven abroad in Ireland and it can be a bit wild. But in big cities with public transportation there's just no need to drive.

Sure. But who wants to limit themselves to the big cities only? That’s the worst of Europe these days.

You take trains to the larger villages (not only big cities), and then can do day tours with guides. That allows you to see the sights, enjoy winetasting, meet new people.

Yeah, no thanks. I don’t want to do tours with a bunch of rando foreigners. I want to drive myself where I want to go and explore on my own. Plus you waste SO much time on trains and buses. Driving really is the best way.

You might want to explore your need to convince others that you are right.

Being stuck in a car with you on vacation sounds like some kind of punishment.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I've driven abroad in Ireland and it can be a bit wild. But in big cities with public transportation there's just no need to drive.

Sure. But who wants to limit themselves to the big cities only? That’s the worst of Europe these days.

You take trains to the larger villages (not only big cities), and then can do day tours with guides. That allows you to see the sights, enjoy winetasting, meet new people.

Yeah, no thanks. I don’t want to do tours with a bunch of rando foreigners. I want to drive myself where I want to go and explore on my own. Plus you waste SO much time on trains and buses. Driving really is the best way.

You might want to explore your need to convince others that you are right.

Being stuck in a car with you on vacation sounds like some kind of punishment.

Don’t worry. You’ll graduate to river cruises soon enough.