gem@shaw.invalid wrote:
> 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 ?
Partially because you have to go farther than 100 km to cross a border
for most folks in the US.
The passport spike is because it will be needed for travel in North
America soon.
Probably about the same proportion of US citizens have been 200 miles
away from home they just do that within the US.
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