Interesting Travelers aka Gypsies question #1: Are there Travelers in the US or Canada, and if so, how do they differ from those of the UK?

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When I went to Ireland about 6 years ago, we saw travelers in trailer homes by the side of the road, in little communities. From what I heard at the time, they’re called tinkers because they fix pots and pans.

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