Great article. As a world traveler for the past 15 years I can clearly see a change in attitude towards American citizens from people of all different countries around the globe.

I'm an American citizen from Albany NY. I recall 15 years ago people reacting very unfavorable towards me when learning I was American or assuming I was American. In many places throughout Asia where I spent most my time back then you could really feel a dislike or even hatred toward you from the general population or other travelers from different countries.

I even was attacked on the street in Seoul South Korea by a woman leaving an anti American rally back in 2004. She was beating with her handbag and another Korean had to pull her away from me. God forbid I defended myself in the legal system I would have been in the wrong no matter what. I later learned she was yelling at me in Korean "American Go Home!"

But over the past five years or so, especially since 2012 (maybe there was an awakening...Mayan Calendar theory stuff) people seem to have been much nicer when learning I'm American and the hate or displease....or attitude generally no longer exists. If a political conversation ever ensues any negative comments are directed toward the power structure, to the elite, the governments of the world, the politicians, not the everyday citizen where 15 years ago it was clearly both.

I hope my little story here was a good addition to your excellent article. By the way I just threw my up-vote bot on you. I know my vote isn't worth much but I just want to show you my support. I think you're doing great work here and spreading awareness about important topics on a consistent basis. Great job and keep up the great work! I'll try to check in more often, kind of difficult at times keeping up on here and traveling. Have an excellent day and hope that you are well! -Dan "World Travel Pro!"