Tag: Americans Abroad
An American Traveler Remembers the ‘Ugly’ Years
by Eva Holland | 05.05.10 | 1:56 PM ET
Perceptive Travel has a thoughtful essay from Theresa Dowell Blackinton, looking back at her overseas reception across several years of travel—from the ’90s to 9/11, the Bush Years and the election of President Obama. Here’s a sample from her 2004 stint as an expat in Greece:
As a teacher, I found that America worked itself into every lesson plan, whether I wanted it to or not. “What do you think the main themes of To Kill a Mockingbird are?” I asked.
“That Americans are racist,” a student replied.
“Do you think that’s true?” I asked. “Are all Americans racist?” I wanted to dig deeper, to explore an issue that affects their culture as much as it does mine.
“Well they hate Muslims,” another student responded. The others nodded their heads in agreement.
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Yahoo! BuzzReviving Brand America
by Rick Steves | 09.17.09 | 11:57 AM ET
REUTERS/Tobias Schwarz Exploring Europe, exploring travel as a political act
Have We Entered a New Age of American Travel?
by Michael Yessis | 08.20.09 | 9:34 AM ET
Yes, says Conde Nast Traveler editor in chief Klara Glowczewska. She writes:
Today, Americans appear increasingly ready to reject wariness toward the rest of the world. Something new is afoot—a rediscovery of the sheer pleasure of being abroad and a resurgence of pride in being curious, culturally aware, peripatetic Americans.
Glowczewska believes President Obama and his family have played a role in this transition. “Some of the exuberance we are sensing may derive from a new First Family that is as enthusiastic a globe-traveling bunch as any in American history,” she writes. “They are a reassertion of a particularly appealing aspect of the American character—social energy.”
Détente at the Russian Baths
by Peter Wortsman | 07.15.09 | 10:34 AM ET
iStockPhoto Peter Wortsman didn't mind peeling off his clothes at the banya. But he feared the worst when he revealed that he was American.
Embassy Architecture: Can the U.S. Build More Than Bunkers?
by Jim Benning | 07.10.09 | 3:08 PM ET
Our recent troubles with terrorists have wrought many changes, including the rise of American embassies designed with such a strong emphasis on security—at the expense of everything else—that they’ve become, as L.A. Times architecture critic Christopher Hawthorne puts it, “one-size-fits-all bunkers.”
But a new report issued this week entitled “Design for Diplomacy” from the American Institute of Architects suggests that, while security must be at the forefront of embassy design:
U.S. embassies can, and must, reflect American values and ideals. U.S. embassies should symbolize America’s vitality, enduring strength, decency, and innovation. These essential qualities contribute to the conduct of American diplomacy, encourage international commerce, and enhance cultural exchange.
Is it Possible to Travel Safely in the Middle East?
by Rolf Potts | 03.04.09 | 10:35 AM ET
Vagabonding traveler Rolf Potts answers your questions about travel and the world
With Obama as President, Will Americans Get a Warmer Reception Overseas?
by Rolf Potts | 01.16.09 | 10:07 AM ET
Rolf Potts answers your questions about travel and the world
Women’s Travel E-Mail Roundtable, Part Eleven: (De)Parting Words
by Liz Sinclair | 10.12.07 | 7:14 AM ET
All this week, four accomplished travelers -- Stephanie Elizondo Griest, Liz Sinclair, Terry Ward and Catherine Watson -- talk about the rewards and perils of hitting the road alone as a woman.
Women’s Travel E-Mail Roundtable, Part Five: Settling Down on the Fringe
by Terry Ward | 10.09.07 | 3:26 PM ET
All this week, four accomplished travelers -- Stephanie Elizondo Griest, Liz Sinclair, Terry Ward and Catherine Watson -- talk about the rewards and perils of hitting the road alone as a woman.
Uncommon Ground
by Sarah Stuteville | 08.17.06 | 12:18 PM ET
Photograph by Alex Stonehill After covering rarely reported stories in harrowing corners of the world, Sarah Stuteville thought little could scare her. Then, in a small Pashtun village in Pakistan, she had to face a fear she didn't know she had.
‘The Amazing Race’: A Good Travel Show?
by Michael Yessis, Jim Benning | 04.06.06 | 12:30 PM ET
Michael Yessis catches almost every episode of "The Amazing Race." Jim Benning would rather clean out his e-mail folder. This week, they both tuned in and debated the show's merits via instant messenger.
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