I agree Twisterdog. The other side of that equation is that some people have absolutely no interest in traveling - even outside of their state. I have no idea what percentage that might be.

Personally I have always felt that traveling broadened my mind - my spirit - especially as an American. It was important enough to me that I made sacrifices in other areas of my life to be able to travel. But as you mentioned, it isn't that easy for thouands of families trying to raise a family.

We are such a young country - and there is so much more to be learned in countries that have thousands of years of history.

I just saw an excellent play - TRANSLATIONS. It is about the English going into Ireland - remapping their country and RENAMING their cities and counties.