Comments on: What’s The Most Important Reason Americans Should Travel Overseas?

By: Anil P.

Anil P. — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 16:56:36 +0000

@ Linda:

Well said Understanding is poison to ignorance.

By: Linda

Linda — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 08:06:01 +0000

Yes, I definitely agree with you. Of course, all countries act in their best interest, but if you have more understanding you can reach compromises that are good for both parties, and ultimately better for everyone.

By: Anil P.

Anil P. — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 15:55:09 +0000

@ Linda:

It’s sometimes very easy to assume that everyone in the world lives as you do – except until you travel and get to see how varied the world truly is. No amount of reading, watching TV, or schooling can do it quite the same.

As for acting in its own interests, I think all countries do this – its just when the US does, the ripples are felt throughout the world.

By: Linda

Linda — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 11:05:09 +0000

The reason Americans should travel is that travel broadens the mind and fosters acceptance and understanding. And, like it or not (I don’t particularly), the United States is a major political player on the world stage. Your policies and cultural exports do affect the rest of the world. I’d like those policies to be more well-informed and aware of other views, not just what is in America’s best interests.

By: foXnoMad » Why Americans Should Travel More

foXnoMad » Why Americans Should Travel More — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 07:00:33 +0000

[...] Traveling will also help Americans bring back something else that can easily be taken for granted, as mom notes. [...]

By: Anil Polat

Anil Polat — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 12:10:42 +0000

@ mom:

I too was thinking along those lines. That Americans traveling helps America. I think, as a whole the various ethnic groups in the States live in relative harmony.

Americans shouldn’t take that for granted..

By: mom

mom — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 23:52:16 +0000

To learn more about other cultures to understand Americans with different backgrounds better. This will make them appreciate the blend in this country.

By: Anil Polat

Anil Polat — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 12:11:50 +0000

@ Ant:

If they haven’t escaped in the last 8 years, I don’t think they will j/k.

By: Ant

Ant — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 10:40:14 +0000

To escape the din of the election?

By: john

john — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 09:27:19 +0000

I think the more on travel to different places the more knowledgeable you become by learning different cultures, food and ofcourse enjoyment is there with you! Americans you must visit overseas common!!