The United States is a vast and diverse country, with regions that vary greatly in terms of culture, landscape, and lifestyle. Some of these regions feel like different worlds altogether.
A netizen recently asked, “What part of America feels like a separate country to you?”. Here are the top responses!
New Orleans
“I live in Louisiana and New Orleans feels like another state. It’s like New York but it’s in the south and housing is a slightly realistic possibility.”, said one.
“I’m a foreigner living in the USA (Northeast) and went to NOLA during spring. It looked like I traveled outside the U.S. borders. Everything seemed so different: people, weather, the food. Oh New Orleans, what a great city. I wish I lived there honestly.” Another added.
Hawaii
“Hawaii. Still bizarre that it’s part of the U.S.” Said one.
“Came here to say this. The way maps are made it sort of gives the impression that it’s a couple of hours away by boat LOL.
Then when you get on that 6 hr plane ride over the water and open google maps from Hawaii and notice how isolated it really is, kind of gives you a much more accurate idea.”, another added.
El Paso & The Likes Of It
“The Texas-Mexican border cities like El Paso. The culture and language is a mix of Mexican and American influence, leading to a unique appearance not seen anywhere else throughout the states.”
Upper Peninsula
“I live in Michigan and the Upper Peninsula is vastly different from the rest of Michigan.”, said one.
“Grew up in MI. A trip to the U.P. was always like a trip out of state, at the least. Even as you closed in on the Mackinac area the whole culture seemed to change compared to the lower areas.” Another added.
Utah
“Utah. It’s weird as hell. Very beautiful national parks though.”, said one.
“Lived here my whole life. It really is its own thing. The culture is vastly different from any other state.”, another added.
Las Vegas
“Las Vegas doesn’t just feel like a separate country, it’s like a separate planet. I’ve never been to another place that seems so disconnected from its environment, like a satellite of Los Angeles with casinos plopped down in the Mojave desert.
So many of the residents seem to move from one air-conditioned building to another in air-conditioned cars without ever really going outdoors.”
Puerto Rico
“Puerto Rico. Aside from certain infrastructure bits, it feels like its own country. But to be fair, it’s not a state either.”
Alaska
“Alaska. So peaceful, so remote. I got to work at an open-air machine shop overlooking the silver bay in Sitka, Alaska for six months of my life.
Most beautiful landscape I have ever laid eyes upon. Even walking down Sitka’s main street, with people shopping, walking, and going about their business, it never once felt frantic or disturbed.
Always the same friendly people, picturesque hills, and calm vibes. If I could, I’d spend all my time there.”
Upstate New York
“I live in Upstate NY, not the most liberal area of the US, but watching Anthony Bourdain’s episode in West Virginia a few years ago made me feel like it’s another country. I couldn’t relate to the culture at all.”
New England
“I’ve lived in the South most of my life, and visiting New England was a shock because everything look and felt different. The architecture and community had that “We’ve been here several generations” feel (which makes sense because New England is pretty old), and it was a stark difference to how it is here where areas are either ghost towns of what once was, or developing seemingly overnight with brand new construction.
Both feel kinda soulless and when I went to New England it felt like there was a lot more soul and history there. But I’m also looking at this from the perspective of someone who’s only been twice in her life, I’m sure living there a while might feel a lot different.”
Miami
“Miami. English is the second language down there. And everyone is throwing around crazy money.” Said one.
“Everyone fakes as if they are throwing around crazy money and lying to each other while living at home with their extended families or in converted garages turned studio apartments, known as “efficiencies” in the Miami area.”, another added.
Appalachia
“Going from central NC into Western Carolina is like driving to a completely different world, in my opinion.” Said one.
“Truth! I’m from the southern Appalachians. We have a different language that most can’t understand.” Another added.
Key West
“Key West. It’s Cuba minus the communism and you substitute the cool vintage cars for scooters.”
New Jersey
“The regions of New Jersey. I trust to believe that NJ is the most diverse state in the US. The difference between the north and south would be enough for different statehood anywhere else, while I don’t really know what goes on up north, southern south Jersey at least has four different and distinct regions. Honestly, we got everything here except a desert.”
New Mexico
“New Mexico, specifically areas like Santa Fe and surrounding. The culture, the food, the people, the landscape, everything. It all feels very unique and inspiring.”
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