"Tilt-And-Turn Windows": 32 Things Travelers Were Impressed By In Other Countries

We also asked King if he expects these things to become more prevalent in Canada. "The transit and bike lane situation is slowly getting better, and I do feel it will get there eventually, but it will take many decades," he told Bored Panda. "Besides the enormous costs, attitudes around car use need to change. The younger generations are definitely more accepting of using public transit and even not owning a car, so once they become the decision makers I think we will see more progress there."

"As much as it's important to me, I don't think alcohol purchasing is high enough on the radar for politicians just yet to become a priority," he added with a laugh. "There has been a more strategic effort in Canada to preserve our historical buildings, so going forward, I'm hopeful that our cities can retain more architectural personality."

"I feel that most of the things I spoke of earlier are generational issues that will slowly resolve themselves as the younger generations become more influential," King explained. "We're more accepting of change and in a world where it's not crazy to not own a car and instead use public transit and car share services like Uber."

But of course, there are plenty of things that Canada does well too, so we asked King to share some of his favorites. "I do like the conveniences of having things open later, and in some cases 24/7," he noted. "Not having to worry if my tap water is clean. I really miss air conditioning sometimes when I'm away, as it's pretty standard everywhere in Canada."

"I appreciate free public restrooms in Canada, which isn't always the case abroad," King continued. "I love coffee, and in particular brewed coffee. This is a bit trickier to find outside of North America as espressos are usually the norm. So, it's comforting to know that any cafe I go into in Canada will have brewed coffee."

"Universal healthcare is something I took for granted growing up in Canada. It's not perfect, but it's nice to not worry about going bankrupt if I get sick," King added. "Courteous drivers are something I miss when I'm driving outside of Canada, and it always takes me a minute to adjust from polite Canadian driver to less polite Canadian driver in order to survive the local driving customs."

King also loves the good natured rivalry at sporting events you'll find in Canada. "You can go to an opposing team's arena/stadium and cheer for your team without fear of death," he noted. "There may be some trash talking, but it's generally done in good fun. This isn't really the case in many places, especially when dealing with soccer/football matches abroad."

Finally, King added, "I know most of what I said is really just an inconvenience, and that there are more important issues in the world. But, of the ones that can make a difference to helping people live happier, healthier, and more balanced lives, let's try to make them happen!"

If you'd like to follow King's adventures and keep up with his travels around the world, be sure to check out his YouTube channel Travel, Eat, Drink!