Culture

2month ago

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Cultural differences or just plain rudeness?

I’m from Australia (but have lived mostly in NZ) where people constantly do small polite gestures smiling at strangers, holding doors, waving at drivers, apologizing for even minor bumps. It’s second nature. While traveling through Europe, though, I’ve noticed everyday...

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2month ago

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I hope travelers don’t take English for granted in Korea

Saw a rude comment earlier and just wanted to say this. English isn’t a given here. Yes, most Koreans study it for years and it’s common in business, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy or natural for everyone. I live in Korea and rarely use English unless I’m talking to foreign...

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4month ago

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Came back from my first trip abroad and can’t stop thinking “what happened to us?”

Just got back from my first trip outside the U.S. spent time in the Philippines with a layover in Seoul. Both places felt so alive and welcoming. Then I landed at SFO and it honestly felt empty, gray, almost dystopian. Like walking into The Langoliers. Anyone else feel that...

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7month ago

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Louisiana’s got some real gems hiding off the usual trail shreveporttimes.com

We just got back from a road trip through Louisiana, and I wish someone had told me earlier how charming some of these lesser-known towns are. We hit Abita Springs on a whim and ended up spending half a day at the Abita Mystery House it’s kitschy in the best way. Then we rolled...

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