Posts Tagged ‘culture’
How To Immerse Yourself In A Culture When Traveling
When visiting a foreign culture, most travelers want to get the most out of their experience abroad. While it is easy to simply sit back and observe as an outsider, one cannot truly get an authentic and educational experience unless they immerse themselves in the culture they are visiting. Here are some tips on how…Read more...
Dining In A Life-Sized Daydream In Taipei, Taiwan
For those looking to explore tasty Taiwanese culture, the quintessential food philosophy behind the local cuisine is Asian fusion, as the culinary culture takes recipes and cooking styles from nearby Asian cultures, mainly China. If you’re in Taipei, one top restaurant to experience some of the best Asian fusion dishes in the country is the…Read more...
Tips For Interacting With Locals Abroad
In your home country, you probably have no problem starting up a conversation with other locals. However, when traveling abroad it becomes a bit trickier. You may find yourself losing your temper in stressful situations, or feeling anxious asking simple questions, like for directions or where the nearest bathroom is. To help you successfully interact…Read more...
10 Locals To Befriend On Your Next Trip
When traveling, interacting with locals can really enhance your trip. From showing you lesser-known sights to teaching you about local culture and giving you offbeat tips you wouldn’t find in a guidebook, residents in the city you visit are worth getting to know. To help give you some travel insight, here are 10 locals to…Read more...
Travel Trend We Don’t Like: U.S. Travelers Bad-Mouthing Their Own Country
We’ve all heard the stereotypes. Americans are fat, lazy, ignorant, materialistic, money hungry – pretty much any negative adjective you can conjure up. It’s gotten to the point where people who dislike Americans don’t even try to hide their disgust. In fact, I’ll often be sitting with other backpackers on a trip, listening to them…Read more...
Weaving, Shiisa And Ishiganto: Experiencing Culture On Japan’s Taketomi Island
“That’s Ishiganto,” explains Kyoko, one of the hotel staff. “There are many ghosts on Taketomi Island, and this plate tells ghosts they cannot go this way.” I sure hope ghosts can follow directions. I’m currently visiting Japan and staying at HOSHINOYA Okinawa, a traditional yet luxurious resort, getting a tour of the property. There are…Read more...
Tradition In Okinawa: What Is A Shiisa?
While Okinawa is part of Japan, you’ll find many different traditions as opposed to the mainland. One of these cultural facets is the shiisa. On the islands in Okinawa — which should be on your list of places to visit in Japan — you’ll often see these dramatic lions perched on top of buildings or…Read more...
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