WE’RE A TRAVEL SITE, so we can’t think of any two words more horrifying than “travel ban.” The world, to us, is better when everyone can wander and explore. Countries should by playgrounds, not jails. But recent events in the US have made our country seem like a hostile, unfriendly place towards outsiders. That’s not a country we’re familiar with, but the world seems to have gotten that message: global interest in travel to the US has dropped 17% since the beginning of the year.
45 Reasons the Rest of the World Should Keep Traveling to the US
America, at its best, is a welcoming place. We literally erected a giant statue at our most common point of entry that said, “welcome, weary travelers!” We sing, “This Land is Your Land, This Land is My Land,” and we sing it not only to ourselves, but to the entire world.
We’re a diverse country. Our people come from all over, speak every language, and bring the best of their cultures and tie it into ours. Our outdoors are staggering. We’ve got shining seas, amber waves of grain, purple mountain’s majesty, fruited planes, and some pretty grand canyons as well. Our food is delicious. Our drinks are strong. And most of us would rather welcome you through the front door than make you scale a wall.
We dug into our Travelstoke app for some of our favorite US spots we could find. Please, world — come visit us. We need new friends now more than ever. For those of you who have been banned from traveling to our country — we’ll keep fighting that. We promise.
(Yes, we know this Travelstoke spot is in Canada, but why not cross the falls and spend a day up north while visiting the US?)