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					Originally Posted by CubicleGeek  One thing I noticed from working abroad (or two   ) and backpacking in my youth is that it is extremely easy to meet other travellers, especially North Americans - it seems the differences dissolve especially between us and the Americans as at the end of the day we have so much in common you'll end up gravitating together. | 
	
 
One of the easiest ways to determine if a fellow traveler is an American or not is to look at their sandals.  If they are wearing Chacos, you can 99% certain that they are American.