A Traveler s Guide To Cultural Immersion

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Too many times when people travel they only skim the surface of their destination.

They may check out some sites listed in their guidebook, snap some photos of interesting buildings and eat at a few recommended restaurants, but what about homestay mekong delta what's deeper?

To help you really sink your teeth into a country and get a sense of place, here are some tips for cultural immersion.

Give Yourself A Mission
Giving yourself a mission in the city you're visiting can help you delve deeper into one specific facet of the culture. While in Rio de Janeiro you may want to learn how to samba like a professional, your quest in Barcelona may to be to find the city's best tapas restaurant. Maybe in Ghana you become interested in their "Ghanaian lingerie" beads, so you set off to learn what you can about the handicraft.

During a trip to Australia I set out on a mission to find the county's quintessential dish. I ate and drank my way from Melbourne homestay mekong delta all the way down to Kangaroo Island, interviewing locals, chefs, restaurant owners and wine connoisseurs. What did I learn? Australia's quintessential cuisine isn't a dish but a philosophy; mekong delta homestay tour a melting pot of cultures creating high-quality dishes with locally-sourced ingredients served in welcoming spaces.