Haha, exactly.My wife just went to Australia for 3 weeks. Said "They are so friendly and laid back there...", and we live in the supposedly relaxed area of Colorado, enough out of the city, but not quite ranchers.
I guess it's always greener where you aren't.
We (my wife and I) were discussing how apparently European culture is much more relaxed in regards to work hours, and understanding the work/life balance. Whereas here in North America, it's all about making as much money as possible, working extra hours, and generally sacrificing family life due to work demands.
Now, we could be way off our rockers, that's why we have you wonderful European TESTies to tell us if we're right or wrong. :)