Do Layovers Count?

Frequent Fliers,

I've recently discovered that some people count airport layovers and interstate rest stops towards the states that they’ve visited. What do you all think about this? Do they count? Reply and let me know your gut instinct on this.

Personally, I think it depends on the experience you’ve had during your time in the airport or on the drive through. Really, in my opinion, it’s about capturing the essence of the state.

For instance, if I were to drive through or, god forbid, have a layover in Delaware, I would consider it a visit to the state. The primary reason being that there’s nothing more to experience in the state. It is truly a strip of land designed to be nothing more than a corporate tax haven.

Whereas, a state vibrant and rich in culture like Ohio is a place you truly need to visit in order to capture its beauty. Its essence and cultural impact is something that can’t be consumed in a matter of hours. Ohio is truly a place that requires a traveler to become fully immersed for a matter of days.

Now, my personal moral stance on this begins to shift during international travel. Honey, if they need to see my passport for me to be there, then it counts as a place I’ve been. PLUS, some of the greatest cultural experiences you can have internationally are a sampling of the American chain restaurants they have scattered throughout their airports. It simply doesn’t get better than experiencing the quality of a German Big Mac or a Jamaican Domino’s Pizza.

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