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Re: Why do Americans not travel more internationally ? Posted on: Sat, 05 Nov 2005 12:16:49 PST


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> The per capita percentage of Americans that travel internationally for
> pleasure is low compared to other western nations.
>
> This seems strange, given the relatively high standard of living and
> disposable income of Americans.
>
> Although there has been a recent spike of US citizens obtaining
> passports, thi sis mainly due to recent legislation and it is doubtful
> the passports will increase the amount of travel outside North
> America.
>
> Why is the international travel so low ?

Big country. Lots to do and see here. Europe is actually a lot of small
countries. So a 2 hour drive gets you international travel, while a 2 hour
drive in California, does not get you out of the state. Statistics are
marvelous aren't they?