cultural understanding + helping others makes the globe goooder

Socially Conscious Travel + Living Tips

As the world becomes more aware of of each other cimg3692and we are all in this together.

Travelling with leaving the smallest imprint can be done by respecting and engaging with locals; and helping out is an amazing way to really impact the planet on your holiday.

Here we want to give you a few tips on how to do this and have a more amazing trip that is not just about seeing the sights but enriching yourself and locals.

As a person who has traveled extensively since I was 16, and then living in Asia for 14 years and married to a Japanese lad, I have always had my most memorable experiences engaging with locals in usually funny events or ones that culture shock kicked and I was left shaking my head wondering what had just happened.

For me the most important thing to remember is that there is good people everywhere and it is amazing how a simple smile can communicate and connect with others, that is easy and no study required.

Like any new country there is so much to learn when one walks into a foreign land.

Culture shock can come up and bite us when we are not looking and the thought that crossing anyone’s mind when they travel is . .  ..  oh no what now ?? . . . . . where is the airport.

If you are just skipping through on a tour you can make a dramatic difference to how you travel with a few tips that get you on the road to understanding and engaging with the locals – be it a few Vietnamese words thrown in to lighten a situation, a drinking session and a laugh, a smile exchanged or even the practical things that you need to know to make your stay more enjoyable.

Go forth, enjoy  ..  . . and come back with some amazing stories.

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