Being in America isn’t old-hat - it’s where we’re from - but I get excited to be in other parts of the world like Athens and Croatia, which were quite cool. I’m a sightseer. I go see the sights and museums. I’m into that kind of thing.

Sambora contrasts the familiarity of home—America as something he’s always known—with the renewed sense of wonder he feels when touring abroad. The quote frames travel not as celebrity escapism but as an ordinary, curious practice: sightseeing, visiting museums, and engaging with local history and culture. By naming places like Athens and Croatia, he signals an interest in destinations with strong historical and architectural identities, suggesting that movement through the world can refresh one’s perspective beyond the routines of origin. The remark also subtly humanizes a rock musician’s touring life, emphasizing curiosity and learning rather than only performance and nightlife.