How many on this forum have actually been abroad?
 

I've heard recently that only a tiny minority of Americans have passports. Have all the contributors to this forum actually been abroad or are they window shopping or pipe dreaming?

Hi<BR><BR>I've visited 40+ countries for business or pleasure.<BR><BR>I've lived in 5 of them.<BR><BR>But I'm not an American .<BR><BR>Peter<BR>

C'mon, interested.<BR><BR>Fodors may be the center of your world (and mine ;-)) but it may suprise you to learn that only a tiny minority of Americans contribute to this forum. Doesn't seem like it sometimes, I admit ...

Only the ones with a laptop. The others are stuck to their keyboard at home or at the office.

Well I have lived in five countries and visited thirty three, many of them more than once.<BR><BR>But then I’m not American either.<BR>

Well, I AM a broad and loving every minute of it! <BR><BR>

&gt;20 countries (4 continents) - never been to far-east and south america. Not American either.<BR>

okay, i'll bite. yes, i am american. my husband and i have been to 10 countries, half of them european. my kids have been to about 4 other countries. this forum is, i'm sure, a very small minority of travellers. even though its posters can get VERY loud at times!<BR><BR>so, dolly, are you a broad who is abroad??

And a broad broad as well ?

I am a broad and have been abroad too~<BR>and happilly, am not too broad!

I'm always dreaming about travel and do a some, though not as much as I would like. Have visited France (often), Belgium (twice), England, Germany, Iceland, Cayman Islands, Mexico and Puerto Rico - maybe not technically abroad... (many times). Lived in Japan for three years andthe same amount of time in Scotland. Was born in another country, but am an American. Have had a valid passport since I was sixteen and at times have held two US passports concurrently (official and personal). Have also visited many states and lived in several.

We have been to Greece, Germany and Holland. While doing some genealogy research found I found I still had some relatives in Norway and visited there. We've been to Wales visiting friends and England three times. Our next trip will be to France and then hopefully to Ireland. <BR><BR>I love to travel, but hate the jet lag afterwards, also the laundry.

Live in the US and have been to Europe 21 times in the past 12 years either on business or pleaseure or a combination of both.<BR><BR>Have visited the following European countries: Scotland, England, Holland, Germany, Belgium,Austria, France, Luxemburg, Lichtenstein, Switzerland, Italy, hungary, Poland, Czech Republic and Slovack Republic.

I will be taking my third European trip in next month.

16 countries and I am an American. <BR><BR>Regarding the small percentage of Americans holding passports consider the following:<BR>the US itself (land mass 3.7 million sq.miles) offers a wealth of travel destinations. Also, tourist travel to our neighbors as well as several Carribean countries only require proof of US citizenship for entry (an original of a birth certificate an photo ID gets you in).<BR><BR>I suspect that if all of Europe (land mass slightly larger than North America) were one country, the percentage of Europeans holding a passport would be appox. the same as in America.

I've been to 5 European countries and I'm an American. (I also lived in Italy, which I have re-visited since, for a year.)

I don't know what the percentage of Europeans passport holders is, but I have known 2 completely unrelated Swiss adults who do not have passports and also several Brit relatives. One of the Swiss lives only 2 miles from France. Many Europeans get by with only their Identity cards. So what's the big deal? Is this post another attempt to try to make American's feel somehow less worldly?

I'm a newbie to the travel thing...visited Italy twice (a 3rd time this Oct), and spent sometime in Prague. I am an American as well.

I'm not American. I've visited several European countries and also the US and Canada. That doesn't stop me pipe-dreaming. I'd love to visit Australia, New Zealand and China. The only trouble is the horribly long flight to get there. Now, if somebody could move Australia into the Atlantic..... I could go overland to America and visit Australia on the way.

So far, I have been to:<BR>* North America: Canada, USA, Mexico, Bahamas<BR>* South America: Colombia, Brazil, Uruguay, Argentina <BR>* Europe: all countries EXCEPT Iceland, Finland, Albania, Bulgaria<BR>* Africa: Morocco, Egypt, Cameroon, South Africa<BR>* Asia: Jordan, Yemen, Azerbaijan, India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Vietnam, Laos, China, Taiwan, Philippines, Mongolia<BR>*Australia: Australia <BR><BR>Favourites are: SE Asia, Colombia, and my home country: The Netherlands.

I feel lucky that I have been to Europe several times and like to share my experiences and/or knowledge if I can.<BR>I also lived in Scotland for a year when I was younger,<BR>My quess is most of the people here have been abroad. Just a guess though.<BR>I have rec'd wonderful info from this forum

I'm American. Been to Italy, England, Canada, Mexico, Germany, Austria, Belgium, and Sweden. Adding France next month.

I'm an American and so far I've been to England, Scotland, Wales, Paris, Netherlands, Germany, Austria, Switzerland<BR><BR>My parents, both Americans, have been to England & Germany. And my brother has been to France.<BR><BR>Of course it does take money to travel abroad, and there may be many Americans that are living paycheck to paycheck.

I am American and so far I have<BR><BR>Lived in Japan for 3 years<BR><BR>I have been to Europe 5 times: Amsterdam, London (3 times), Paris (4 times), Provence, Loire, Nice, Milan, Florence, Madrid, Bermuda and am planning a trip to Switzerland in July and Milan again in the fall. We have only traveled once when it was not on business. Taken the kids once. Generally tack a week onto the business trip for pleasure.<BR><BR>Does Kauai and Hawaii count? It is overseas but no passport required.<BR><BR>Signed,<BR><BR>Ronda (note no H in my name)

Borrowing Sjoerd's formatting:<BR><BR>* North America: Canada, USA (have now visited around 2/3 of the States including Alaska, hoping to get back to some of the east coast states soon)<BR>* South America: Colombia, Brazil, Peru, Bolivia<BR>* Europe: France many many times, also numerous visits to Italy, Spain and some of her islands, Belgium, Netherlands, Germany, Norway, Denmark, Sweden, Czechoslovakia (it was then), Hungary, Romania, Austria, Greece (mainland and some islands), Switzerland, Portugal (including Madeira), Ukraine, Russia, Turkey.<BR>* Africa: Morocco, Kenya, Tanzania, Namibia, Botswana<BR>* Asia: India, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore<BR><BR>Haven't been much to the Asia or Australasia. Hoping to visit USA in 2003, and get back to Southern Africa in 2004. Want to also do trips this year or next to Tallinn and to Bologna. Will probably do more weekend trips to France too.<BR><BR>I love to travel, but I also love to dream about the very many places I haven't yet been to or wish to get back to and see more of.<BR><BR>Kavey<BR>

Been a broad all my life...considering a sex change.

live/born in: USA<BR>been to: Japan, Hong Kong, France, England, Germany, Austria, Netherlands, Italy, Mexico, Jamaica, Canada<BR>I have taken my kids to: Italy, France, Netherlands<BR>would like to go to: spain, greece, south america, eastern europe, australia<BR>would like to return to: everywhere but jamaica, austria and germany (once is enough for those)

I'm an American. I've visited;<BR>Spain (all over)<BR>Italy (all over)<BR>Paris<BR>Thailand (Bangkok, Phuket Chaing Mai)<BR>Brazil (Manaus and Amazon Jungle)<BR>Caribbean (about 7 islands)<BR>Bermuda<BR>Bahamas<BR>Hawaii (4 islands, 3 times)<BR>Mexico (Cozumel, Playa del Carmen, Cancun)<BR>Canada (Montreal, Quebec)<BR>All over the U.S.<BR><BR>We are going to Prague and Zurich in July and I definitely plan on seeing more of Europe and Africa.

Hi,<BR><BR>I am an American, living in California. I have studied in France and England; lived/worked in Singapore, New Zealand, Australia and Indonesia and traveled in:<BR><BR>* North America: Canada (all over), Mexico (Acapulco, Tijuana, PV), USA (East and West Coast, upper midwest, Louisiana, Southwest), several Caribbean islands<BR>* Europe: France and England many times; Belgium, Ireland and Northern Ireland, Italy, Scotland, Spain, Netherlands, Germany, Austria, Switzerland<BR>* Asia: China (including Hong Kong and Macau), India, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore<BR>* Australasia: Australia, New Zealand, Tahiti

Hi Interrested, I think you'll find a pretty good assortment of international travelers on this site. As an American I've been to Canada, Mexico, Bahamas, Aruba, Jamaica, England, Ireland, France, and Italy. As you can see here most of us are die hards. It amazes me to see how many colorful places some of the others have been!:)

I am American and live in Italy. I have traveled to numerous countries and have lived in 4. I can't believe more Americans don't want to travel. My family has always done it.

I am American and mostly dream about Europe through this website and other sources. I have been to Europe 3 times in the last 5 years - England, Italy and France. I got a late start traveling in life so I am trying to go every other year to a new country. It takes me that long to save for a new trip so I mostly dream.

Actually close to 20% of Americans have passports ... so a minority, but not that small a minority.<BR><BR>And yes, I am an American by birth and a Southerner by the Grace of God ;&gt;)<BR><BR>56 countries and counting !!!<BR><BR>Barry

Yikes, I have a lot of catching up to do! First trip overseas was as a foolish young girl - hitchhiked through Spain and Morrocco! Would shudder if my kids did that today. I have visited all the Canadian provinces and have visited many U.S. states including California, New Mexico, Florida, D.C., New York and more, Australia, Greece, Great Britain (twice), France (twice), Italy (twice), Portugal, and a European bus tour. My next trip hopefully will be to Spain!

<BR>Travel to Europe about every other year, hope to make it every year before long. We're going back next month.<BR><BR>My wife and I lived in Japan for one year. I had a job at the University of Tokyo.

American, traveled to over 40 countries, 5 continents, 18 trips to other countries in 18 years and always, always searching for more, more, MORE!!!

I am both American and Suisse. I have lived in Zurich, Switzerland, Bludenz, Austria, Hamilton, Bermuda. I have pretty much covered most of Central Europe. I have not lived in Paris yet, but I am planning to. Still in the long stages of planning for China, but I will be in Japan in August and then Paris again this year.<BR><BR>After reading some of the other peoples posts I'd say you have been misinformed.

Barry,<BR><BR>"Southerner by the grace of God"<BR><BR>Amen brother...I'm with you!

I do not know where you "heard" your information but it sounds bogus. I doubt you willbe able to get a good measurement of anything on this forum. If you want some completly unscientific input, almost every american I know or have known has been abroad at least once.

NEVER. i AM JUST A USELESS TROLL