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Visiting Paris can be daunting for faux-pas-conscious travelers, particularly as Parisians have a reputation for being quick to judge tourists who don’t follow local conventions of dress and behavior. While this stereotype might be a bit extreme, there are a few rookie mistakes to avoid in Paris. Here are six of them. 1. Wear Athleisure …
In a country with a unique culture like Japan, visitors can feel daunted by the rules and social norms that regulate public life and interpersonal relations. Foreigners visiting Japan are not expected to be familiar with Japanese etiquette, but knowing a few basics will go a long way in helping you adapt to local customs…
A cruise is a fantastic vacation that can be even better for yourself and other fellow travelers, provided you remain mindful of a few things while onboard. Please avoid the following to maximize the experience for everyone involved. Additional reporting by Megan Johnson 1. Save empty deck chairs. It’s one thing to reserve a collection…
With its rich culture, delicious cuisine, diverse cities, stunning countryside, and stellar shopping, France makes for an amazing vacation destination — provided you can avoid the faux pas that will put you on the wrong side of the locals. One minute you’re enjoying a glass of vino along the Champs-Élysées, the next you’re staring slack-jawed…
Beach at the Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui Thailand/Oyster Covering more than 1,400 islands between the Gulf of Thailand and Andaman Sea, the Thai islands are a one-of-a-kind destination. These islands’ pristine beaches, shimmering sea, and remarkable limestone cliffs haven’t gone unnoticed by the travel community. Despite their popularity, many first-time visitors still fall prey…
Cinque Terre, comprising five villages, is known around the world for its stunning scenery and epic hiking. In the last 20 years or so, Monterosso al Mare, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola, and Riomaggiore have morphed from sleepy fishing villages built into the cliffs overlooking the Ligurian Sea to some of the most popular tourist destinations in…
Beautiful, cultured, and frenetic, Bangkok is one of the world’s most intense, energetic cities, and if you want to slip seamlessly into the frantic pace of life here, there are a few things you need to know. From common pitfalls to pointers that will help you see the best of the city, here are 12…
Starting just south of Cancun, in Puerto Morelos, and ending at the Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve, the Riviera Maya is famous for its beaches, though it also attracts tourists with its ruins, historic attractions (it’s home to the ancient and advanced Mayan civilization, after all), and eco-adventures. To make the most of your trip to…
When perusing flight options, we’ve all come across prices that seem too good to be true. Although such deals are tempting, it’s easy to fall prey to hidden fees and unreliable service without proper research. Spirit Airlines has developed a reputation in the travel community for doing just that. While some of this criticism is…
Florida is famed for its beaches, theme parks, sunny weather, and delicious seafood, but as much as you think you know about the Sunshine State, there’s just as much that you don’t. Here are 13 easy-to-make mistakes (that are just as easy to avoid) when visiting Florida. However, the biggest mistake would be to not…
