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I think a lot more people in our generation see traveling outside of the US as a possibility than our parents did. Primarily bc of the mere fact that more and more americans are flying everyday around the US than ever before. Which makes flying overseas more reasonable. When my parents were growing up it would have been a real luxury for them to fly anywhere.
In Europe, someone can travel from country to country far more easier than we can in the US. They can go by plane or train like we can from state to state. This ease allows it to be first off be cheaper for them and second it takes less time.
Saying that money shouldnt be an excuse, bc if people really want to do something then they can cut out other things to be able to go is a narrow-minded. Some people spend their whole lives living pay check to pay check just getting by. They wear cheaper clothing and drive those old cars all the time, not by choice. Sure if they do spend money on somewhat better stuff and not on an expensive trip its bc they see having new shoes as a more attainable purchase. Many middle class americans dont even save enough for retirement yet alone a trip. Its just hard to justify spending that much on a vacation when they feel other things such a food, clothing, a roof over your head, etc. are more important.
Second, most working americans do not have the time to travel. You get so many days off a year. When I have this time usually I go somewhere within traveling range so that I can spend the time relaxing. Europeans usually, on average, get more vacation time than americans as well. This can help out for travel sake.
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