25 Americans You’ll Meet Abroad
| March 27, 2017
The Texan
She probably brought a cowboy hat, even though she’s traveling in Ireland. You can expect a lot of denim in her wardrobe and at least one pair of cowboy boots. Her southern drawl is unexpectedly charming to many of the Europeans she meets, though her big personality might be more suited to the plains of Texas than a small cobblestone street.
Don’t insult Texas in front of her. She might not have her gun on vacation, but those cowboy boots make some pretty fine bruises.
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