Many Americans unknowingly act in ways that pinpoint them as an American tourist when they’re abroad. I’ve been in those shoes. Now that I have over a decade of experience traveling, I’ve developed a keen eye for these funny (and sometimes cringe-worthy) American tourist clichés. Here are some of the top contenders. 1: Everything Old…
With homicides being a near-daily occurrence in the news for many Americans, it’s refreshing to know that some states offer a relatively safer environment. These are the states exhibiting the lowest homicide rates, along with some of their unique attractions. What the Data Says The following rankings are based on statistics that World Population Review…
Moving to the Sunshine State can be a dream come true. But nothing is perfect, and even Florida residents who love their new state can have regrets. As a former Florida transplant, these are some of the most common situations I experienced or heard from fellow transplants that they wish they’d known sooner. 1: Job…
Do you want to be well-received upon arriving in the United Kingdom? If so, don’t share this fact with your new Londoner friends: American English is older than British English. The reason? Original British settlers arrived in America speaking their native tongue. Not too long after, upper-class citizens in England decided they wanted to change…
Here’s a sobering statistic: Consumer debt in the U.S. increased by 4.4% between 2022 and 2023. The total amount of debt Americans owe? $17.1 trillion. While the majority of that $17.1 trillion is tied to mortgages, $1.07 trillion is in credit card debt, which is traditionally considered among the worst kind of debt. That represents…
No matter how close or far to where you live, a destination wedding is not always easy on an invitee’s schedule and finances. Here are twelve reasons you shouldn’t feel guilty about declining a destination wedding invite if that’s the route you’re thinking about taking. 1: The Ultimate Budget-Drainer Unless the engaged couple is rolling…
Laughs incoming! Anyone with a few American road trips under their belt has likely come across some town names that made them giggle. Had the towns on this list been formed in the 21st Century, they may have been along the likes of Avocado Toast, Tesla, and Bussin instead of… well, you’ll see. How many…
Americans are aware that discussing religion or politics in social gatherings can be a bad idea. But social media grants fast-track access to a person’s belief system, and the result could be lost followers and strained friendships, Pew Research Center found. Pew’s Findings Pew Research Center conducted a survey to find out whether Americans block…
Sometimes, it’s hard to believe American and British English are the same language, especially considering the differences in word use and idiomatic expressions. These are some of the most popular terms in the United Kingdom (UK) that confuse and amuse Americans. 1: Making a Point The only way an American wants to hear “bloody” used…
The United States has the second-largest prisoner population in the world, trailing only China. America also maintains the highest average incarceration rate globally, but there are big differences in the rates among individual states. World Population Review used data from the Bureau of Justice Statistics to determine which states have the highest imprisonment rates. The…
