Amid tense political climate, travel experts have new advice for Americans going overseas

Amid tense political climate, travel experts have new advice for Americans going overseas

Is the political climate in the U.S. impacting travel? One D.C.-area travel agent said when it comes to Americans booking trips overseas, interest is still up and bookings are higher this year than last year. This year, clients still have a lot of questions about international travel, according to Damian McCabe with McCabe World Travel in McLean, Virginia. “They’re saying, ‘Gee, I’m a little bit worried. Our government is not well perceived in s…

8 things Americans do abroad that locals find offensive, according to travel experts

It’s one of those things that happens more often than you’d like to admit: You’re an American, and you’re taking that trip abroad you’ve been dreaming about. You’ve got your itinerary planned, your bags packed, and you’re ready to immerse yourself in a new culture. But here’s the thing. Even with the best intentions, you might unknowingly commit a few blunders that the locals find utterly offensive. It doesn’t always unfold like a dramatic scene…