New York Times Travel
President Trump’s recent foreign policy decisions are making some Americans reconsider their travel plans. Trump has set off panic in Europe about the potential collapse of alliances; inspired boycotts of American products in Canada; heightened tensions between Denmark and Greenland over the island’s independence; and prompted protests in Istanbul and Panama over the possibility of U.S. territorial expansion. Since the inauguration, some travel agencies are noticing a drop in sales for international travel by Americans. Tour operators are fielding inquiries from customers concerned about how they will be received abroad. The nervousness does not seem to have translated into widespread cancellations, but social media and travel forums are filled with Americans asking variations of “Will they hate us?” We spoke with travelers who are concerned about how they will be perceived abroad at the link in our bio. Photo by Filip Singer/EPA, via Shutterstock
2 days ago
I think what you should be asking is if Europeans would be welcome in the US, because given the aggressiveness of your border forces towards any foreign visitors a lot of people are wondering whether it’s worthwhile booking vacations in the States.
2 days ago
In the UK we love Americans. We just hate Trump, Vance and Musk for that matter.
2 days ago
We don’t hate you but if you could dig deep and learn how to speak at a normal volume when in public, regardless of who is your president, we’d all appreciate it.
2 days ago
Don’t you DARE pretend to be Canadian this time around!! 🇨🇦
2 days ago
In Latin America we just want your money!! ❤️ But please don’t move here
2 days ago
This is amazing because it’s still somehow hyper focused on how the Americans feel and how self centered they are. Nobody cares where you were born, they care how you comport yourself
2 days ago
I mean come on. A lot of Americans have never been the best tourists have they? I travelled in tours with them and they were loud, rude, disrespectful, and generally cringe worthy. My first trip to Europe at 15 with my Mom was eye opening. She had Canadian flags everywhere. Luggage, bags, small pins on her coats. I was puzzled until I wasn’t. Totally different attitude towards us when they realized we are Canadian. 🤷🏽♀️
2 days ago
We are in Italy and everyone is just as welcoming and friendly as always. Some have already said it - as long as you behave in a civilized manner, maybe try and speak a couple of words of their language, nothing has changed.
2 days ago
Yes. They will and already do! Rightfully so!
2 days ago
Lol! It's been decades, folks... we're amazing when we run into the non-yahoos
2 days ago
Be humble - be nice - be cognizant of cultural norms plus. Be on your very best behavior
2 days ago
The privilege of thinking this matters when people are being disappeared from your own country. If you can’t admit you’re horrified by America you shouldn’t be enjoying other countries liberties. I’m far more afraid of being disappeared in the US than I am of visiting most other countries.
2 days ago
I just say I’m from New York City, which is not exactly the US. Also, internationally, most recognize that if you’re traveling internationally, then you’re probably not Maga.
2 days ago
I live in Italy and it’s fine. Be courteous, try and say a few words of the local language, and all will be well. However, be prepared for the “You’re American? Trump and tariffs!” To come your way! It’s already happened to me more times than I can count. But never in a mean or negative way. Again, be courteous, have a witty comeback, and all will be well. Our money is still green!
2 days ago
This is so sad to think about…
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