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Originally Posted by zoltani
Touring is way more popular in Europe. I got way more of what you talk about in the US than I did in France. People just don't care that you are touring in Europe, as it is not such a big deal to them. That's just my experience.
Yep, I have a bunch of overseas co-workers, and we've discussed the difference in attitudes towards holidays. In the U.S., it seems like most people now tend to hop a plane to go to a destination, then stay there. My European colleagues are far more likely to make the journey the important part, whether it's by bike, car, or train.
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