Why Americans Are Pretending to Be Canadian When Traveling

Описание: Americans are now pretending to be Canadian when they travel — a trend called flag jacking. By sewing a Canadian maple leaf onto their bags, some travelers say they get better treatment overseas. But why are Americans doing this, and why are Canadians so upset about it? In this video, I break down the surprising travel hack, the politics behind it, and the irony of America’s patriotism at home versus abroad.

Would you ever sew a Canadian flag on your backpack to avoid bad treatment overseas? Drop your thoughts in the comments!