Have you actually ever left your home country?

[Neapolitan Ice Cream]

Here in Europe it's a done thing. Just hop on a train or plane and in 30 minutes you need to speak a different language

It's kinda cool. Each country is unique and rich in its own heritage and people. It's not often that you can see Stone Henge and then in a few hours be gazing off the top of the Eiffel Tower.

 

[ronandannette]

Um, yeah...haven't most people in this day and age?

 

[Smugpugmug]

I have, but many Americans haven't for a plethora of reasons. They may not have a passport (I read a report that said about 40-45% of Americans have a valid passport), they cannot afford the airfare (which is CRAZY right now, especially to countries in Europe and Asia) or they just don't want to.

 

[Neapolitan Ice Cream]

I have, but many Americans haven't for a plethora of reasons. They may not have a passport (I read a report that said about 40-45% of Americans have a valid passport), they cannot afford the airfare (which is CRAZY right now, especially to countries in Europe and Asia) or they just don't want to.

That's forgetting that America is a huge, varied country in its own right. I mean, if I were born in Nevada I could go to an altogether different State on holiday and never leave the country.

 

[georgina]

Yes and all 3 of my kids studied abroad while in college. My oldest DD has been to more countries than I have. Since my mom was from another country, and I have close relatives in several countries, I have traveled. Nephew who was born in the US lived in France for 10 years (we went to his wedding there) and now lives in Dublin. Niece born here in the US went to college in Ireland and now lives in England (went to her wedding there last year).

 

[RogueX]

I have been fortunate to be able travel internationally since I was 8 years old. I developed a love of travel very early.

My sisters on the otherhand, have only recently just started showing interest in traveling outside the country.

 

[TippyThomas]

No.

 

[Skywalker3]

Only once. Several years ago, we went to Canada for a few hours, crossed at Niagara Falls. That's it though. Otherwise have never left the country. we are DREAMING of a trip to England in the coming years, and hopefully a European river cruise.

 

[tinkerbellandpeterpan]

Sure, I studied abroad for 8 months in Buenos Aires and travelled to Uruguay and Brazil during that time, travelled to many countries in western Europe, several Caribbean Islands, Bermuda, and Mexico.

 

[E&Cmom]

Many times.

 

[kanne323]

Yes, I've been lucky to be able to travel outside of my home country. However, I grew up in a family that could not afford to travel far. I grew up leaving the country annually only because my family is originally from Canada, and with proximity and having family there, as well as the cultural aspect, that was the assumed thing to do. Traveling overseas would not have been feasible when I was a child. I was really fortunate that my parents were able to pull together money for each of us to go to Europe on a school trip as a senior in high school, and as an adult, I've been, but it's not something that's regularly in my budget.

 

[BrianL]

I have. Iceland, Japan, and most recently, Canada (hey, it counts!). I am hoping to hit France and the UK in the near-ish future. Gonna check me out that Eurodisney!

 

[kanerf]

Many times also. I lived in Germany for 13 years for example.

 

[luvnwdwgal]

I’ve been to Canada twice and several Caribbean islands that aren’t US territories.

 

[tvguy]

I've been in more foreign countries than states. In retirement I am trying to hit the U.S.

 

[amylevan]

Here in Europe it's a done thing. Just hop on a train or plane and in 30 minutes you need to speak a different language

It's kinda cool. Each country is unique and rich in its own heritage and people. It's not often that you can see Stone Henge and then in a few hours be gazing off the top of the Eiffel Tower.

It’s like 400 miles from Stonehenge to Paris. I can barely even make it across my state in 400 miles.

 

[bcla]

Sure. Not sure how many "countries" though. I would say I've been to maybe 10 countries, but others might claim they're not separate countries. Also - what counts? I did a refueling stop in Japan once where I got off the plane but never left the airport, and got back on the same plane. I visited Hong Kong under British rule. But as far as where I've gotten my passport stamped:

United States (yeah they stamped my passport when reentering the US for some reason, but not always.
Canada. They don't seem to stamp passports any more for US citizen unless you pester them about it. But I did it years ago.
Hong Kong.
China.
Taiwan (yeah - it says R.O.C. and that's contentious with some if it's a "country".
South Korea. Was there for less than 24 hours, but went shopping for a few hours before going back to the airport to Cath a connecting flight.
Thailand.
Australia.
New Zealand.

 

[Lilsia]

I have been to 7 different Countries and about half of our States. I would travel more if I could afford it.

 

[CynBeth]

Yes I have been to other countries.

Most of my co-workers barely travel anywhere usually if they go on vacation it is to one of the beach towns 3 or 4 hours away in our state sometimes visit family in another state. Some of them do not fly and have no desire to go on a cruise.

 

[firefly_ris]

Yes but it was a long time ago. The Netherlands and England.