Have you ever been OUTSIDE USA at least once in your life ?

[Nacho-RT74]

what you read... I'm wondering because at least 60% of ppl I know down here has visited some other part in the world DIFFERENT than his own country. I know USA is HUGE and maybe change from state to state lis like go from one country to another in several parts of the world, but still...

I did know from Cali to Pensilvania and then went back to Cali, but not using same route. I know ( If I can say that   ) at least 19 States of USA, some of them just on a quick pass, but have been there.

I mean because after this, I'll have to ask another questions about.  

[Johnny SixPack]

Well, I've been to Canada.   

That's another country. 

I have been off the North American continent twice though.

First was to Hawaii (still the same country) back in 1987, and then to New Zealand in 2007.

I've also made multiple coast to coast trips across the USA.

From Alaska to Georgia and then back to Alaska two years later.

Lots to see, and I think you're right in pointing out that the USA is such a large country that sometimes a trip to a neighboring state is equal to going to another country in lets say, Europe.

With states like Alaska and Texas you almost don't need to travel outside your borders.


Johnny

[FLG]

Not just yet...

Planning on a trip to poland next year though 

[69bronzeT5]

Have I ever been outside the USA atleast once in my life.......basically everyday of my life

Outside of Canada though, I've been to Mexico a couple of times to Cabo San Lucas. Went with my family on a roadtrip when I was a kid to Disneyland. We went through Washington, Oregan, California and then Nevada on the way back (Vegas for a couple of days). Went to California to Disneyland again a few years later. Went to Washington for a music festival. I've also been to the Czech Republic and Germany numerous times for family visits (I'm 1/2 Czech). Also went to Switzerland, Austria and a couple of other places.

[Mike DC]

  
I've been all over the 48 states of the USA.  Spent some time in south/central Canada, driven around the northern half of Mexico, spent a few weeks in England, N/S Ireland, Wales, etc.




I would like to travel more but honestly the language barrier discourages me some.  I only speak decent English.  It's more difficult (and it can be indirectly more expensive) if you don't know the native language of a place.  I would be willing to try to learn another language, but there are so many of them and most are only spoken in a few places in the world.  

It seems like English can be pretty useful as a second language in the world today because it shows up from time to time in a lot of other regions of the world.  But what other second language is that useful to learn when English is your first language?  All the other languages seem to be useful in much fewer different areas of the world than English can be. 
 

[sixty8charger]

Jeez, these past six years in the Corps are taking me many places...  lets see growing up in WA, Canada was a constant trip, being in the Corps: Okinawa, Japan, South Korea, Ireland, Germany(x2), Kuwait(x2), Iraq(x2) for now.. got a few more years left.. guess we shall see where i go next!  When i was stationed in AZ, Mexico was a constant trip..  i don't know why.. norther Mexico is a s@*#hole!

[HDCharger]

Lets see if these count:  Canada, Mexico, Honduras, Costa Rica, Guam, Wake Island, Japan, Korea, Germany, England, Ireland, Netherlands (Holland), Bosnia, Hungary, Croatia, France, Spain, Iraq, Bahrain, Qatar, Saudi.........May have missed a couple.  Some just passing though and others extended stays.

[moparstuart]

 I have lead a pretty sheltered life here in the midwest of  the good old USA  been to canada and mexico thats it.     That was over 25 years ago in both cases .

   But everytime i drive the birdible its like going to the moon 

[Nacho-RT74]

those who say NO, can vote too . just vote NO

[Manfred318]

Nope can't say I have. I don't think Ive been out of state more than once. I would like to go to Germany one day to see the Wacken Open Air Fest. but unless I win the lottery I don't see that happening.

[ODZKing]

I don't live far from the Canadian border so we're up there alot.  Hawaii several times as others have mentioned but no customs issues to deal with there.
However we have been to the UK several years ago.  Say much of England AND Scotland.
Would have loved to take the Charger ... all they have is whimpy little cars there.

[Beer]

Between the US Navy, and the Merchant Marine...

Japan
Singapore
South Korea
China (Mainland)
Hong Kong (under English rule)
Taiwan
Guam (US but not it is well outside cont US)
Saudi Arabia
United Emirates
Turkey
Israel
Italy
Greece Mainland
Crete (part of Greece)
Spain
England
Canary Islands
Puerto Rico
Panama
Ireland
Amsterdam
Germany

I am sure I am missing a few countries as well.

Jim

[73chgrSE]

I've haven't left the U.S. yet, but I've seen alot of it. Still plenty to see though. I'ld love to travel the world but family and business makes those kind of plans out of reach for now.

[Musicman]

I spent 7 months in South Carolina recently, does that count?

[bull]

Canada probably six times and Mexico once. I'd like to visit England, Ireland, Scotland, Switzerland, Australia, New Zealand, Germany, Austria, Italy and maybe the Netherlands before I die. If not I'll do it after I die. I have no desire to visit any place that gets hot and/or humid so you can keep anything south of the equator and the southeast US. France can suck it too.

[694spdRT]

I have been to Canada and Jamaica. Planning a trip to Norway when our baby gets a little older.

[LoneStar Mopar]

I have been to Canada and Mexico a few times each. Would like to see more countries but I am not big on flying; that and there is alot more of the U.S. I want to see before I spend money going abroad. Within the U.S. border I have been to 24 different states. 

[Khyron]

nope, not even to canada.

[NHCharger]

I stopped in Washington DC about ten years ago. I was one of the few white, english speaking people there. Does that count?

[Old Moparz]

Been to Canada a few times, but that's it. I would like to get to Austrailia & the U.K. someday, but I don't have that much interest in going to most other places.

Except maybe California.   

[C_stripes]

I have been in all the western states and Mexico and Canada. I have also been to the Navajo Nations. That technically is not US soil. I really want to go to Australia and New Zealand. Germany and Scotland would be cool too.

[mauve66]

Germany (East and West for you younger folks)
Poland
Chechlslovakia (sp)
Amsterdam
Switzerland
Saudi Arabia
Kuwait
Iraq
Canada
Mexico
every US state but Alaska, Hawaii, Maine and New Hampshire

in about 4 years i plan on visiting

italy
turkey
greece
isreal
jordan
spain
france
monte carlo
and a few other smaller places in the area

[dodgecharger-fan]

Have I ever been outside the USA atleast once in my life.......basically everyday of my life

Me too!

I've been to many of our provinces: British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, I live in Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and I stopped over in Prince Edward Island during a flight home.

In the U.S.:
New York many times - I live 10 or 15 minutes from the border.
Massachusetts
Maine
Florida
Texas
North Carolina
Minnesota
California
Nevada
Ohio
Georgia
Drove through or stopped over in many others.

The furthest I've been off the continent though - other than 30,000 feet up in a plane - is about a mile or so off the coast of Maine, in a boat, fishing for cod.

[oldrock]

I've been out of the united states a few times now but honestly there is so much to see in the USA that I could be very happy staying in the US. I've seen almost every state in the US at least once. Lots of great things to see.

[mikesbbody]

Dont know if I can take part in this or not  since I am permanently outside the USA.
I have been to the USA  5 times now most states. Australia, all around Asia and Europe my father use to work on container ships So we would get free travel from him  of course New Zealand all over both North and South Islands.
A few people here said they are interested in NZ be sure to look me up I think you would prefer the South Island at least visually and dont forget the seasons are opposite you dont want to come here during our Winter (your Summer)
Or you will freeze you ass off 

[mauve66]

my son went on a trip with People to People Students Ambassadors back around June/July  2001 or 2002.  he loved Fiji and New Zealand, said Australia looked just like any other US city

[Silver R/T]

I actually lived in Ukraine for first 14 years of my life until I've moved here....it's rather interesting experience.

[A383Wing]

Technically, to answer the question correctly, we have been to Canada a number of times...so that is "outside" the USA...I went to Hawaii in '71....plus we traveled the US to go to Talladega in '99.....that's about it for us

Guess we need to get out more

[RecklessYouth]

Been to Ireland, Germany, Mexico, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, and Afghanistan on "business" 

[TruckDriver]

I been to Toronto Canada once when I drove semi over the road. But other then that, I never been out of North America, and probably never will. I have a phobia for going on big cruise ships and flying. So, that limits my chances of ever going to any other countries.

[LeadfootBob]

I actually lived in Ukraine for first 14 years of my life until I've moved here....it's rather interesting experience.

No offense, but Kiev has to be the most depressing town I've ever visited, and coldest too...

If you ever need to see something really spooky, guys, go see Chernobyl and Pripyat. The term "ghost town" doesn't really ring true anywhere else...

[jb666]

Back when I was obsessed with bodybuilding and competitive powerlifting I'd make trips 2-3X/Year to Mexico to buy my juice..

Other than that, Canada twice and nothing else... I don't get out much.

[69grad]

 It was my Senior trip! An all expense payed Trip Too Vietnam !
Per= Draft Board & U.S. Army!

[1FastCharger]

I have been to:

Guangzhou, China. That was a pretty cool place to visit. Lots of friendly people there and a bunch of places to visit. There were some awesome parks there. Traffic was scary - especially when walking.

Saigon, Vietnam. I have been there 5 times visiting my wife's family. We aslo travelled to many other cities in Vietnam like Da Lat, Nha Trang beach and Chau Doc just to name a few. If you ever go to Vietnam it is a great place to visit. The people are extremly friendly, but traffic is really scary. I thought there would be some anit-American sentimism, but I found none. Da Lat was awesome. There are a bunch of waterfalls to go see. It has a really cool night life with outdoor markets and coffee houses on the lake. The weather was great too - 50 at night and in the 70s during the day. Best of all - everthing is cheap. Our hotel was $8 a night. The whole family could go out to eat for less than $5 and that includes a lot of beer.

Mexico. I went across the Laredo border as a kid when the Peso crashed in the 80's. A lot of people were going across to buy really cheap stuff. I went across into Juarez in the 90's. My friend wanted to save a few bucks on some Tequilla. I think we went one block before I said, "Let's get the hell out of here." When we came back the border patrol guy gave us a hard time.
OOPS I forgot I went to Playa De Carmen by Cancun...REALLY nice beaches.

Korea. Both the Incheon and Seoul airports...does that count??

Taipei, Taiwan. Just the airport again.

[jaak]

Never have....never will.

Jason

[72chargerSE]

Canada... I live in the Detroit area...who from Detroit hasn't???!!!!

England ... My wife is originally from Widnes (near Liverpool) been there twice

Wales...Gorgeous

Germany .. Twice

Mexico ...Twice

[KS71owner]

I lived in Germany for about 8 1/2 years (both parents were Air Force). I visited England, France, Austria, Czech Republic each on several occasions. Going back to England next Spring for a wedding....might zip into Germany to see friends while I'm across the pond, if my vacation fund is big enough by then. Also eventually want to visit Spain and Italy.

[400/6/PAC]

Went to Mexico City for a Day, 

[Tilar]

I've been within a few feet of Mexico but never made it,  When I was driving truck there were lots of loads going into Canada but for some reason they didn't like my 379 Pete and wouldn't let me in. Said it was too long. 

[Old Moparz]

I actually lived in Ukraine for first 14 years of my life until I've moved here....it's rather interesting experience.

No offense, but Kiev has to be the most depressing town I've ever visited, and coldest too...

If you ever need to see something really spooky, guys, go see Chernobyl and Pripyat. The term "ghost town" doesn't really ring true anywhere else...

Yeah, Chernobyl sounds like a real blast, why on earth would I want to go somewhere that'll make my turds glow in the dark? 

[TeeWJay426]

Been to Canada a few times.

Germany twice (not counting airport stopovers)

Greece twice

Taiwan three times

Bermuda once

Changed planes in Japan once, if ya want to count that.

[LeadfootBob]

Yeah, Chernobyl sounds like a real blast, why on earth would I want to go somewhere that'll make my turds glow in the dark? 

The total dose from spending a day in the zone is equivalent to what you'd get from a transatlantic flight.. And it's a LOT more interesting than the disgusting airline food, I'll tell you that much :-)

[mauve66]

the results of the accident in chernobyl are alot less than everyone forcasted them to be

[SFRT]

I lived in Spain for 14 years, lived in the UK for 2 years and lived in Japan for a year. been to China and Indonesia. Been to Mexico and Honduras, been to Canada, been to Portugal, Azores,Morrocco, Mauritania,Tunisia and Egypt...been to Portugal, France, Holland ,Belgium.German.Switzerland,Italy,Greece,Yugoslavia,Austria, Sweden, Poland and The Ukraine.

been to all the US States except Hawaii, Alaska, Vermont New Hampshire and Maine....never been to South America.

every place is pretty cool, if you have some money. I been down and out in europe back in the  day and it sucked big time.

[bearbqd]

Sure, been to Honduras and Iraq with the Army. You've never been? Oh yeah, crossed into Canada when I went to Niagra Falls too.

[Bob]

Canada
Germany
Netherlands
France
Austria
Switzerland
Belgium
Luxembourg
Italy
Somalia
Kenya
Egypt
North Korea
South Korea
Japan
Okinawa
Hawaii
Sweden
Mexico

[Foreman72]

went on a missions trip two years ago to ecuador...it was an awesome experience...

[myk]

Nope.  My mom used to try and get me to visit the mother-country, the Philippines, as well as family that I have spread out through Europe, but I reminded her that she worked all her life and became a citizen of the United States so I could be born and raised in New York; I didn't see the point in going back "there."

The irony of course is that at this point in my life I wish I could visit other countries, just to see the world.  Ah well, mother always does know best...

[RD]

germany, japan, korea, mexico, and Los Angeles... oh wait... i guess the last one is still the U.S.

[451-74Charger]

From England,
Been to Tunisia (Northern Africa) - vacation where they filmed Star Wars
Amsterdam (Holland) - just the Air pot, (oops slip of the keyboard, I mean Airport).
And now living in the Ohio Valley (USA to us foreigners)

[Nacho-RT74]

nice, does look lot of ppl member of the board!!!

now... do you really LEARN about the country you are visiting ? ( no matter if IN place or previous to the visit )

[Beer]

nice, does look lot of ppl member of the board!!!

now... do you really LEARN about the country you are visiting ? ( no matter if IN place or previous to the visit )

Well the first thing to learn is how to say "Beer", if the country serves it    so yes...I learned in in country 

[Silver R/T]

I actually lived in Ukraine for first 14 years of my life until I've moved here....it's rather interesting experience.

No offense, but Kiev has to be the most depressing town I've ever visited, and coldest too...

If you ever need to see something really spooky, guys, go see Chernobyl and Pripyat. The term "ghost town" doesn't really ring true anywhere else...

I bet you visited in Winter. Ukraine is very similar to NW, gets 4 seasons and gets a lot of snow just like WA

[draftingmonkey]

Marine Corps and private travels

Japan (includes Okinawa)
Korea
Singapore
Hong Kong
New Zealand
Australia (don't drink with Aussie Marines. It almost killed me (it did my liver))
Philippines
Diego Garcia (nothing but a rock in the Indian Ocean)
Kenya
Lebanon
Mexico
Canada
Brazil
Paraguay
Costa Rica
Britain
Norway
Germany
and others that I am too tired to remember. Must be getting old(er).

[Khyron]

wait, does Bermuda count?

[69_500]

Been outside of the USA quite a bit in my life. Lived in Bangkok Thailand for 14 months, lived in Chiang Mai Thailand for 6 years. Does that count?

[chargerjy9]

been to Great Britain, France, Italy, Spain, Portugal,Morocco,Mexico,Columbia,Venezuela, all over the Caribbean,and being that I live in Detroit area, visiting Canada is like driving across town. spent 5 weeks driving out west due to it's vastness that was like being in another country. been all over the U.S. including Hawaii. I can speak and understand enough French and Spanish language to get by in any country that speaks those languages. We love to travel and experience the way others on this planet live.

[LeadfootBob]

I bet you visited in Winter. Ukraine is very similar to NW, gets 4 seasons and gets a lot of snow just like WA

Yep, mid-February. That, the miserable cold and the fact that we got "billeted" in the oldest section of the city combined in a pretty depressing backdrop for the trip. Everybody kept telling us it was a lot nicer in the summer, and I tend to believe that. Thinking about going back next year, Pripyat should look beautiful when everything is green...

[71charger_fan]

I'm looking forward to someday not being outside the U.S.

[DukesofHoward]

Korea
Japan
Mexico
Canada
Germany
Austria
Belgium

[greenpigs]

Never left the USA and except for Australia dont want to. I dont care much for traveling.