I'm an American who spent 6 months living in Europe. Here are 5 lifestyle changes I'll be taking back with me to the US.

After spending six months in Europe, I'll be incorporating some lifestyle changes at home.

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• As an American who spent six months living in Europe, I noticed lots of lifestyle differences.
• I plan on taking some aspects of life in Europe back home with me.
• I'll no longer let the weather affect my plans and hope to find more small adventures close to home.

It's no secret that Europeans and Americans have very different lifestyles. From shopping...