Travel Tips
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Travel Tips (2016)
Avoid touching Thai people (patting children is a big no no) on the head as it is considered the most sacred part of the human body. Conversely, Thai people consider the feet the least sacred part of the human body; therefore avoid pointing the soles of your feet at Thai people or sacred objects, especially… Continue reading
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Travel Tips (2012)
Withhold judgment as best as possible. Accept that some advertised tour packages have an ulterior motive (i.e. to sell you local products or optional add-ons). Memories are not the only thing you can take back home. If you find a souvenir that you like, can afford, and will fit in your suitcase, buy it with… Continue reading
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Travel Tips (2010)
Avoid connecting at Heathrow Airport. To get a fuller experience of a place, try staying with a local or staying in an area where mostly locals live. Try the country’s most popular/iconic dishes but also try lesser known ones. Learn a few words in the local language. Embrace or, at the very least, be cognizant… Continue reading
