A few years ago, a study about American travelers reported that passports are relatively rare among US citizens. It estimated that as low as 20 to as high as 34 percent of the total population have passports, which is really quite low for a country attempting to assert its will to shape the entire world's idea of freedom, democracy, religion and culture.

The result of the study is also surprising considering that travel was considered by many Americans as more important than formal education. Travel is a vital educational experience because it helps prepare a person to be more effective, respectful of other cultures, and to better understand their own culture and values. Travel has a lasting impact on world view, self-confidence, and maturity. This experience will be life-transforming and will continue to influence lives.

When it comes to traveling, British Airways (BA) offers one of the best experience. They can provide travelers an opportunity to see the world with great fares to a variety of exciting destinations. And if combined with one of their carefully selected hotels or car rental deals to create a package, travelers can easily save even more.

This November, BA will be having a ‘world sale’ to promote both flights and packages from the U.S. and Canada. Flights range from US $229, each way based on round-trip from New York to London, and Flight + hotel packages from US$ 659, based on a round-trip from New York to London with double occupancy and 3-night stay.

If I could travel anywhere involved in this sale, I would probably choose Canada. I would love to explore the Canadian tundra, search for polar bears and learn more about the Inuit culture.

Here are a few other amazing things a traveler can do when they avail of this BA’s ‘world sale’ travel adventures:

• Kayak the Sea of Cortez in Mexico, explore the Sonora desert and build a nature trail.


• Take a traditional African Safari and plant trees on the hills of Kilimanjaro.

British Airways also offers an '‘upgraded’ experience with:

• 200+ On-Demand Entertainment Options


• Complimentary food and cocktails on all flights


• World Class service


• Comfortable in-flight experience: Ergonomically designed seat, complete with lumbar support, adjustable headrest and recline.


• Convenient and relaxing lounges at the terminals

Travel with BA now and discover that most often everyone is wrong about other countries. With BA, one can become an open-minded traveler who does not see 'the other' as a strange tribe of incomprehensible people more dangerous and at the same time more naive - just because the passport-free majority refuses to understand or even talk to them.