Is traveling in the United States overrated?

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answer:Welcome to Fluther! US citizen here. I’ve really enjoyed traveling all over the US as I am more familiar with the culture and the history. There are still places I would like to visit and even go back to. Lately though, travels have taken me to other countries. It’s exciting to immerse myself in a new culture and see the sites. For me, it’s like comparing apples to oranges; both are wonderful, but they are different.

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