The United States does n't promote taking a year off between major life phases like New Zealand or the United Kingdom . `` Up until recently , having a gap year was a job killer , so you chose work , '' Kepnes said . 80 % of American citizens have passports . 80 % of international trips were to either Mexico or Canada . America is culturally and geographically diverse , and citizens travel within the country . United States citizens harbor an unmatched fear of the world , one traveler said .
80 % of American citizens have passports . 80 % of international trips were to either Mexico or Canada . America is culturally and geographically diverse , and citizens travel within the country . United States citizens harbor an unmatched fear of the world , one traveler said .