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Travel curious? Two-thirds of Americans love trips for discovery and learning

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open_in_new Read the original article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/17/lifestyle/travel-curious-two-thirds-of-americans-l…

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19 claims extracted and verified against multiple sources including cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia.

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“Six in 10 Americans find themselves more curious as the years go by (57%)”
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One web search result ('Survey Reveals Leading Ways Americans Satisfy Their Curiosity') mentions a survey of 2,000 Americans by Talker Research where a growing number say curiosity increases with age, but the specific 57% figure is not explicitly detailed in the snippet provided. Other results are irrelevant.
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web search NEUTRAL — A great way to pique your curiosity is to mix it up. If you do the exact same things day in and day out, it’s easy to become bored with life. I’m not saying you have to go wild and completely change y…
https://www.trackinghappiness.com/how-to-be-more-curious/
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web search NEUTRAL — Most people feel younger or older than they really are – and this 'subjective age' has a big effect on their physical and mental health.
https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20180712-the-age-you-feel…
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web search NEUTRAL — As people age, they tend to report more acute or chronic pain — a common sign of getting older. Yet, in the United States, middle-aged adults are now reporting more pain than the elderly, according to…
https://www.princeton.edu/news/2020/09/21/middle-aged-americ…
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“Conducted by Talker Research for National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions, a survey of 2,000 Americans explored how people are maintaining their zest for life”
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One web search result explicitly mentions a survey of 2,000 Americans by Talker Research regarding how people experience the world/curiosity. While it doesn't explicitly name National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions in the snippet, it confirms the Talker Research survey of 2,000 Americans exists. Other results for 'Talker' are dictionary definitions or unrelated.
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web search NEUTRAL — Talkers are a form of online virtual worlds in which multiple users are connected at the same time to chat in real-time. People log in to the talkers remotely (usually via Telnet), and have a basic te…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talker
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web search NEUTRAL — Definition of talker noun in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/us/definition/ame…
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web search NEUTRAL — TALKER meaning: 1. a person who talks a lot, too much, or in a particular way: 2. a person who talks a lot, too…. Learn more.
https://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary/english/talke…
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“70% are interested in being adventurous”
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The provided search results discuss sexual adventurousness or living on Mars, but none provide a 70% figure for general adventurousness in the context of the Talker Research survey.
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web search NEUTRAL — Wikipedia is a free online encyclopedia, created and edited by volunteers around the world and hosted by the Wikimedia Foundation.Be one of the rare readers who gives. There are no small contributions…
https://www.wikipedia.org/
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web search NEUTRAL — A total of 1,472 Americans were surveyed about their sex lives, including experiences and fantasies, to determine which U.S. state is the most sexually adventurous. The survey included the following f…
https://www.tootimid.com/blogs/news/which-states-are-the-mos…
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web search NEUTRAL — Three in five Americans (62%) are not interested in living on Mars long-term, a number that includes most men (57%) and two-thirds of women (67%). Four in five Americans who are 55 years and older (80…
https://today.yougov.com/travel/articles/36943-americans-int…
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“even more keep things exciting with the desire to try new things (76%)”
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Search results for '76' refer to gas stations and basketball teams, not the survey percentage regarding trying new things.
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web search NEUTRAL — The official site of the Philadelphia 76ers. Includes news, scores, schedules, statistics, photos and video. Get tickets today!
https://www.nba.com/sixers/
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web search NEUTRAL — The 76 ball is also a landmark that sits atop Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, where the only gas station on the premises of a Major League ballpark is visible from the park beyond the outfield stands.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/76_(gas_station)
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web search NEUTRAL — Visit ESPN for Philadelphia 76ers live scores, video highlights, and latest news. Find standings and the full 2025-26 season schedule.
https://www.espn.com/nba/team/_/name/phi/philadelphia-76ers
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“one of the most common ways people satisfy their curiosity is by seeing more of the world (40%)”
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The search result 'Survey Reveals Leading Ways Americans Satisfy Their Curiosity' confirms the existence of a Talker Research survey about how Americans satisfy curiosity and experience the world, but the specific 40% figure is not in the snippet.
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web search NEUTRAL — A new study reveals how Americans choose to experience the world.A growing number say their sense of curiosity increases with age, and many are actively seeking new ways to explore it, according to a …
https://dailyvoice.com/new-jersey/wyckoff/survey-reveals-lea…
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web search NEUTRAL — All ways of travelling have their advantages and disadvantages. And people choose one according to their plans and destinations.(цели). But besides that (кроме того что) we need to choose a way of tra…
https://www.euroki.org/koza/millions-of-people-all-over-the-…
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web search NEUTRAL — What can travel all around the world without leaving its spot? If this riddle has piqued your curiosity, you’re in the right place. At Around the World in a Rush, we believe in exploring the globe fro…
https://aroundtheworldinarush.com/7-best-ways-to-travel-the-…
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“30% said they’re most fascinated by learning about history”
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No evidence in the provided search results mentions a 30% figure regarding history and travel.
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web search NEUTRAL — Welcome to our Travel Quiz Wonderland! Get ready to embark on a thrilling journey around the globe without ever leaving your seat.
https://besidestheobvious.net/travel-quiz/
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web search NEUTRAL — Adults under 30 are more likely than older adults to use most of these platforms. Consistent with previous Center data, the survey finds that the youngest adults particularly stand out in their use of…
https://www.pewresearch.org/internet/2025/11/20/americans-so…
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web search NEUTRAL — NEW YORK — Americans’ confidence in online content has hit rock bottom. Most people now believe the majority of what they see on the internet isn’t trustworthy, according to a nationwide poll. The sur…
https://studyfinds.com/ai-making-americans-suspicious-of-eve…
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“26% are drawn to once-in-a-lifetime experiences or longer, immersive journeys”
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Search results for '26' are mathematical facts and unrelated to travel experiences.
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web search NEUTRAL — 26 is the gematric number, being the sum of the Hebrew characters (Hebrew: יהוה) being the name of the god of Israel – YHWH (Yahweh). 26 is also the gematric number for GOD with the corresponding subs…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/26_(number)
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web search NEUTRAL — Sep 26, 2016 · Although on the surface 26 is nothing more than any other number, there are actually numerous mind-blowing facts that get unearthed about this figure as you dig deeper and deeper.
https://www.thefactsite.com/number-twenty-six-facts/
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web search NEUTRAL — What Makes 26 Special? The number 26 has some interesting features in mathematics. It is the only number that is one more than a square number (5x5=25) and one less than a cube number (3x3x3=27). This…
https://kids.kiddle.co/26_(number)
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“Nearly two-thirds (62%) say trips centered on discovery and learning are just as appealing — if not more so — than those focused primarily on leisure and comfort”
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Search results for '62%' refer to tech preference or Mars, not discovery-centered trips.
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web search NEUTRAL — common conflation of inquiry-based learning with pure discovery learning.
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1207/s15326985ep4102_…
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web search NEUTRAL — With technology replacing more face-to-face interactions, we surveyed more than 1,000 Americans to see how they’re adapting to the changes. It turns out, many Americans prefer technology to social int…
https://www.playusa.com/news/americans-and-technology/
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web search NEUTRAL — Santa Cruz del Islote has an area of just one percent of a square kilometer in size where 816 people squeeze their entire lives. The island is so full that a...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LgQxzYQP4as
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“Natalya Leahy, CEO of National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions”
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No evidence found in the provided search results to confirm the identity or role of Natalya Leahy.
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“78% wanting to learn more about the world”
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No evidence found in the provided search results regarding a 78% figure for wanting to learn more about the world.
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“76% interested in trying new experiences”
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“the chance to learn something new (21%) or collect stories that last a lifetime (21%)”
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“meaningful travel creates lasting memories of the world’s beauty (20%), changes the way they see life (19%), or reminds them what truly matters (19%)”
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“Overall, 70% say travel today is less about simply getting away and more about what you take away from the experience”
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“the emotions most often associated with it were curiosity and excitement (40% each), followed by wonder and personal growth (30% each)”
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“Eighty-five percent said they prefer destinations that challenge them in some way”
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“experiences can be found closer to home in places like Alaska (29%) or California (26%)”
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“travelers say they seek deeper rewards from their journeys — including happiness (49%), appreciation for life (39%), personal growth (37%), and new perspectives (34%)”
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“Talker Research surveyed 2,000 general population Americans who have access to the internet; the survey was commissioned by National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions and administered and conducted online by Talker Research between Feb. 20 and Feb. 26, 2026”
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