Even if we try really hard, it's impossible not to make a cultural blunder now and again. Thanks to the advent of the internet, learning about a culture and its norms before we travel somewhere has never been easier, but that doesn't make us immune to the odd cultural faux pas. The important part is …
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Cultural Differences Around the World – Episode 79 of The Thoughtful Travel Podcast
It's pretty common to bump into cultural differences when you travel, and even more so to uncover them if you're living and working in a foreign country - over the years I have certainly discovered a truckload of them, often about topics I never would have imagined - like how Australians wash their …
Culture Shock Abroad – Episode 41 of The Thoughtful Travel Podcast
Culture shock is a funny thing. I've experienced it a few times, particularly in Asia and Africa where the cultures are more different to my own, and there have been times when it's kind of taken the wind out of my sails and I've had a day or so feeling a bit uncomfortable in a new place. Luckily …