The sheer joy of travelling stems from the opportunity to experience a different culture. Yet travellers often forget this core sentiment in a foreign land. Respecting cultural practices and celebrating their uniqueness is not a nice-to-do, it is mandatory. Whether you're travelling on business, pleasure, or relocating to another country, be aware of the local customs and traditions. Check out this cool site, Kwintessential, that delivers insightful snippets on cross cultural differences.
(Source Losses in Translation)
These intercultural fact files from Communicaid are also great pre-travel read. Many countries have strong cultural etiquettes, gestures, and language protocols. It's very cool to learn all these just like it is to learn new phrases in a foreign language. We've had the most fun in our travels living like the locals: renting an apartment, travelling by buses and subways, and experiencing neighborhood eateries. And most of all, respecting and observing the people of that country.
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