This trend is only beginning
Essentially, for Americans travelling to Europe means up to 2x purchasing power arbitrage, to the point that a software engineer in NYC spending a month in Portugal may actually save money compared to the burn rate back home. Add incredible quality of food, culture, aesthetics and you get why Portugal did 5X in American tourism in a decade and Greece 4x.

Aug 12, 2026 · 6:36 PM UTC

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Replying to @FDavidsonT
Totally agree
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Replying to @FDavidsonT
This trend is only beginning, and AI is about to accelerate it hard. When finding the perfect trip anywhere in the world becomes almost free in time and money (thanks to smart agents), the numbers will explode even more. That’s exactly why we’re building Ask Air Sir — to make travel not just easier, but actually more enjoyable.
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