{"id":589,"date":"2015-09-03T20:23:55","date_gmt":"2015-09-03T20:23:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/isobaresoffit.com\/?p=589"},"modified":"2015-09-04T16:58:13","modified_gmt":"2015-09-04T16:58:13","slug":"five-tips-for-travelling-abroad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/isobaresoffit.com\/2015\/09\/03\/five-tips-for-travelling-abroad\/","title":{"rendered":"Five Tips for Travelling Abroad"},"content":{"rendered":"

When travelling to countries outside of your own, there are few simple things that can make your trip more enjoyable and the locals more likely to treat you with respect.\u00a0 There are plenty of tips for travelling, but these are focused on things that can apply to any country that you visit.\u00a0 These are the things that we’ve learned over the years and we keep them in mind whenever we travel outside of the country.<\/p>\n

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  1. \u00a0Learn at least a few phrases of the language.<\/strong>\u00a0 Whether the only thing you can say is good morning, good day, how are you, or thank you, by speaking (or attempting to) in the local language, the people you meet will appreciate your attempts.\u00a0 Many people from English speaking countries will assume that English is spoken everywhere and just expect everyone to speak in English.\u00a0 The people of every country are proud of their heritage, traditions, and language, so we believe it is a matter of respect to at least try and learn a little of their native language.\n
    \"Fish<\/a>
    Fish Monger in Morocco<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

    \"Our<\/a>
    Our Favorite Poolside Waiter<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li>\n
  2. Eat where the locals eat.<\/strong>\u00a0 Depending upon where you are travelling, there are often many restaurants that cater to tourists, but we’ve always found that by asking our hotel manager, local bartender, even the policeman on the street, that you can find more authentic meals by eating where the locals eat.\u00a0 They might not be as fancy and often won’t speak any English at all, but if you’re adventurous, you can end up eating something that you would have never expected just by pointing to something on the menu and taking a chance.\n
    \"Grilled<\/a>
    Grilled Octopus in Spain<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

    \"Lunch<\/a>
    Lunch at a Moroccan Restaurant<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li>\n
  3. Act like you’re a local, not a tourist.<\/strong>\u00a0 This is more about a state of mind than anything else.\u00a0 If you walk confidently as if you belong in your environment, it is less likely for bad things to happen to you, such as being the target of a pick pocket.\u00a0 Figure out directions to where you’re going before you go so that you’re not walking around with a map in your face.\u00a0 This has the added benefit of allowing you to keep your eyes on your surroundings instead of reading pamphlets or maps.\u00a0 The more you’ve prepared in advance and know what to expect, the easyier it will be for you to relax, enjoy the people instead of fearing them, and see more of what the city or town that you’re in has to offer.\n
    \"Jewish<\/a>
    Jewish Quarter in Seville Spain<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

    \"Temple<\/a>
    Temple Prayer Booth in Chennai India<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li>\n
  4. Stay at\u00a0or go to as many different cities and towns as possible.<\/strong>\u00a0 Sometimes when we’re in a country, we’ll have a base camp where we do our exploring from, but we usually still add a couple of nights in different cities as well as day trips to nearby towns and attractions.\u00a0 Other times, we’ll spend two days in one location and then we’re off to the next.\u00a0 Some of the most fascinating things we’ve seen or done have happened when we’ve left the larger cities and spent time in the smaller towns.\n
    \"Estapona,<\/a>
    Estapona, Spain<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

    \"Stratford-upon-Avon\"<\/a>
    Stratford-upon-Avon<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li>\n
  5. Respect the local customs, traditions, and religions.<\/strong>\u00a0 The greatest thing about travelling is learning about all the different people that inhabit this world.\u00a0 Not all of our belief systems are the same and in our opinion, the world is a better place for that diversity.\u00a0 So, learn about the culture of the place where you are travelling.\u00a0 Learn simple things such as whether certain hand gestures are offensive, what body parts should be covered, and what types of public displays of affection are allowed.\u00a0 We always do our homework and read up on the do’s and don’ts when visiting a country, which was something that we learned from a friend of ours who is a cultural anthropologist.\u00a0 It doesn’t take a lot of effort to make sure that what you do while you’re in a foreign country doesn’t offend or upset anyone’s belief system.\n
    \"Blessing<\/a>
    Blessing Elephant<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

    \"Flamenco<\/a>
    Flamenco Dancers<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Going to foreign countries is truly a magnificent experience, but one that is made even better if you do a few simple things that will make it that much more enjoyable.\u00a0 Perhaps it really is as simple as following the golden rule to do unto others as you would have them do unto you, but sometimes, when we get out of own environment, we tend to forget that it is the simple things that make everyone’s lives a little better.\u00a0 Hopefully, the next time you travel abroad, these simple tips will help make your trip a little better.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    When travelling to countries outside of your own, there are few simple things that can make your trip more enjoyable and the locals more likely to treat you with respect.\u00a0 There are plenty of tips for travelling, but these are focused on things that can apply to any country that you visit.\u00a0 These are the … <\/p>\n

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