Why don't Americans travel abroad? - Page 5

Onkel Neal · 02-27-09, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Skybird

Ah, you are there because of the subsim meeting in Kopenhagen. Strange coincidence that I have chosen that example, I did not think of the meeting.

I don't promise anything, but I made a mark in my calender. But the meeting in Kopenhagen I will not attend. I once was in Kiel when I was very young,

Ahhh, you better be there, lol, I'm traveling thousands of miles, the least you can do is take one of those 300 mph trains for 20 minutes to the north.

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the city was no tourist attraction one needs to see, nor has it that reputation. Except that insider's tip you mentioned

I'm not the kind of traveler that looks for tourist attractions

Skybird · 02-27-09, 03:12 PM

4 hours.

http://reiseauskunft.bahn.de/bin/que...n%3C%2FSPAN%3E

Onkel Neal · 02-27-09, 03:34 PM

Piece of cake! See you there

nikimcbee · 02-27-09, 04:45 PM

I don't like being a part of a tourist group. I went to school in moscow, that was more what i had in mind.

McBeck · 02-27-09, 04:58 PM

I love to travel and have seen Sweden, Norway, Russia, Germany, Spain, UK, Greece, Turkey, USA (New york, San Fransisco, Miami, Hawaii, Athens), Mexico, Venezuela.

I would agree that eventhough I have been some corners of the USA, there is not the same difference as between Denmark and Spain.
So I conceed that if the Americans really want to experience a big change they will
have to travel much further that the Europeans.

But its just as long a travel for us in Europe to go to the US as it is for the Americans to go to Europe.

Onkel Neal · 02-27-09, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by McBeck

But its just as long a travel for us in Europe to go to the US as it is for the Americans to go to Europe.

Yeah, but we have to travel with the weight of Empire in our hearts.

Skybird · 02-27-09, 07:39 PM

Well, take it easy then, Any.

stabiz · 02-27-09, 09:20 PM

Actually, if American media insists that the world hates Americans, thats wrong. Sure, lots of guys in the dusty lands with oil are pretty annoyed by the camo tourists there, and yes some people somehow blame you for everything thats wrong, but I dont know one person who would spit on an American (or any other nationality) tourist, unless said tourist is peeing on them. Actually most of my friends are pro America. I hold up my neutrality card.

So, come to Scandinavia if you hate these things:

* Being spat on
* Being kidnapped
* Being killed to death
* Natives not fluent in English (or in some extreme cases: natives non fluent in hand signals)

Welcome to Norway, btw! (But stay away from Oslo, terrible city. Go to Bergen or Aalesund in stead)

August · 02-27-09, 10:06 PM

People like familiarity. That's why chain restaurants like McDonalds do so well. They like the idea of being able to get the same things no matter where they go. It's comforting.

Perhaps that tendency translates to travel as well.

For example snowy Massachusetts and tropical Hawaii are as different as, to use McBecks example, Denmark and Spain when it comes to the environment, local customs and racial makeup, but other things, money, road signs, language and laws are the same. To someone who doesn't give a fig about bullfights, smoked herring or European history those differences might be enough to satisfy the a persons desire to see strange places.

Europeans on the other hand being from significantly smaller countries, are forced to travel to other countries to experience same range of environment and culture. It's not a bad thing, just different. Who knows?, if this EU thing lasts maybe Euros will feel as satisfied with their home as we are with ours.

stabiz · 02-27-09, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by August

Who knows?, if this EU thing lasts maybe Euros will feel as satisfied with their home as we are with ours.

:rotfl:

A Very Super Market · 02-27-09, 11:08 PM

"snowy Massachusetts"

I'm sorry, this just doesn't make any sense :rotfl:

August · 02-28-09, 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by A Very Super Market

"snowy Massachusetts"

I'm sorry, this just doesn't make any sense :rotfl:

Well it sounds better than "cold, gray, wet and gets several 1-2ft snowfalls a year with periods of temperatures in the low '40's Massachusetts".

02-28-09, 02:32 AM

August,

except that Norway doesn't even belong to the EU, let alone the EMU (monetary union). They are happy with oil money and the smell of cod.

Stormin Norman · 02-28-09, 02:50 AM

My business has taken me to many nice countries but no place compares to the good ol US of A

That's why we don't travel...hey wait a minute, Americans travel abroad more than Germans and French, who says otherwise? LOL

Jimbuna · 02-28-09, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by nikimcbee

I don't like being a part of a tourist group. I went to school in moscow, that was more what i had in mind.

Don't forget to bring some transfers with you later on in the year

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02-27-09, 03:34 PM	#63
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02-27-09, 04:45 PM	#64
nikimcbee Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Patroling the Slot. Posts: 17,952 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	I don't like being a part of a tourist group. I went to school in moscow, that was more what i had in mind. __________________

02-27-09, 04:58 PM	#65
McBeck Admiral Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Denmark Posts: 2,027 Downloads: 15 Uploads: 0	I love to travel and have seen Sweden, Norway, Russia, Germany, Spain, UK, Greece, Turkey, USA (New york, San Fransisco, Miami, Hawaii, Athens), Mexico, Venezuela. I would agree that eventhough I have been some corners of the USA, there is not the same difference as between Denmark and Spain. So I conceed that if the Americans really want to experience a big change they will have to travel much further that the Europeans. But its just as long a travel for us in Europe to go to the US as it is for the Americans to go to Europe. __________________ "I like subcommanders...they dont have time for bull**!" Proud member of the Subsim army of zombies Becks website

02-27-09, 07:39 PM	#67
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,645 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	Well, take it easy then, Any. __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

02-27-09, 09:20 PM	#68
stabiz Silent Hunter Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Norway Posts: 4,224 Downloads: 14 Uploads: 0	Actually, if American media insists that the world hates Americans, thats wrong. Sure, lots of guys in the dusty lands with oil are pretty annoyed by the camo tourists there, and yes some people somehow blame you for everything thats wrong, but I dont know one person who would spit on an American (or any other nationality) tourist, unless said tourist is peeing on them. Actually most of my friends are pro America. I hold up my neutrality card. So, come to Scandinavia if you hate these things: * Being spat on * Being kidnapped * Being killed to death * Natives not fluent in English (or in some extreme cases: natives non fluent in hand signals) Welcome to Norway, btw! (But stay away from Oslo, terrible city. Go to Bergen or Aalesund in stead) __________________

02-27-09, 10:06 PM	#69
August Wayfaring Stranger Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 23,206 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	People like familiarity. That's why chain restaurants like McDonalds do so well. They like the idea of being able to get the same things no matter where they go. It's comforting. Perhaps that tendency translates to travel as well. For example snowy Massachusetts and tropical Hawaii are as different as, to use McBecks example, Denmark and Spain when it comes to the environment, local customs and racial makeup, but other things, money, road signs, language and laws are the same. To someone who doesn't give a fig about bullfights, smoked herring or European history those differences might be enough to satisfy the a persons desire to see strange places. Europeans on the other hand being from significantly smaller countries, are forced to travel to other countries to experience same range of environment and culture. It's not a bad thing, just different. Who knows?, if this EU thing lasts maybe Euros will feel as satisfied with their home as we are with ours. __________________ Flanked by life and the funeral pyre. Putting on a show for you to see.

02-27-09, 11:08 PM	#71
A Very Super Market The Old Man Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Deep in the Wild Canadian suburbs. Posts: 1,468 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	"snowy Massachusetts" I'm sorry, this just doesn't make any sense :rotfl: __________________ The entire German garrison of Vanviken, right here in your thread!

02-28-09, 02:32 AM	#73
OneToughHerring Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	August, except that Norway doesn't even belong to the EU, let alone the EMU (monetary union). They are happy with oil money and the smell of cod.

02-28-09, 02:50 AM	#74
Stormin Norman Watch Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 25 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	My business has taken me to many nice countries but no place compares to the good ol US of A That's why we don't travel...hey wait a minute, Americans travel abroad more than Germans and French, who says otherwise? LOL