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How well-traveled are Americans vs. Europeans, at least when it comes to other countries? Find out later in this email. |
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🧳 How Common Is International Travel Among Americans? |
To listen to Clark discuss it, you’d think traveling the world is normal. But the stats say otherwise. |
Just 26% of Americans have been to at least five countries according to Pew Research Center. Compared to Europeans, that’s a relatively low number. |
Here are the countries where at least 40% of those surveyed fit into what Pew calls the “globe-trotter” category (five or more countries visited): |
Sweden: 88% Netherlands: 83% Germany: 70% UK: 69% Australia: 54% France: 54% Italy: 47% Canada: 43% Spain: 42%
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Age is a big factor among Americans. Of those under 30 years old, just 17% achieved “globe-trotter” status. That figure reached 37% among those 65 or older. |
That’s probably because of the strong correlation between income and travel. Among those that Pew classified as “upper income,” 67% had visited at least five countries. |
People with postgraduate degrees (59%) who live in the suburbs (31%)were more likely to be globe-trotters than those with high school diplomas (10%) who live in rural areas (16%). |
Globe-trotters have a more world-centric view, according to Pew. They’re much more likely to: |
Be interested in foreign affairs. Follow international news closely. Fare better on a quiz about international affairs.
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📊 Stat of the Day |
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🎙️ Podcast |
 | Full Show: Clark Stinks! and Should You Ask for a Credit Score on the First Date? |
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It’s time for "Clark Stinks!" Christa reads the latest "Clark Stinks!" submissions and Clark responds. Also, money is a really important topic in relationships and people are finally starting to talk about it. Should you ask about credit scores on the first date? |
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☎️ Need Money Help? |
The Team Clark Consumer Action Center is a free helpline that can help you navigate your money questions. Call 636-492-5275. Visit clark.com/cac for more information. |
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