Tourists always notice cultural differences when traveling abroad, especially in Asia — like this surprising difference when grocery shopping in Japan.
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When traveling to Europe, those from outside the continent, especially Americans, should keep this important time difference in mind for planning.
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There are a few reasons why you'll need to shop for groceries more often when staying in Europe, but this experience may be more enjoyable than you think.
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If you’re planning a tourist visit to Nova Scotia, Canada, be aware of the government’s strict ban on hiking because of severe wildfire conditions.
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Traveling solo can be a great experience when done right, but it has its downsides, and Rick Steves has a suggestion for overcoming one of them.
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Good hostel etiquette can make shared accommodation more enjoyable for everyone. Here's why this rule is especially important to follow in a dorm setting.
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Don't risk looking silly to the locals when dining on delicious pizza in Italy, even if those behaviors would be perfectly acceptable in your home country.
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When you visit a new country, you must respect its culture and laws. This new law in France might impact your experience, so be aware or risk hefty fines.
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Drinking culture can be very different in Europe for people visiting from the United States. Here is one unspoken rule that tourists should be mindful of.
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Whether you go for a silky ciocolatto or a fruity limone, as a tourist you’ll want to know this unspoken etiquette rule when ordering gelato in Italy.
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Travel expert Rick Steves suggests helpful tips and strategies for how to get the most bang for your buck while shopping during your vacation.
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For tourists from countries that require a visa to visit the United States, the process just got a lot more expensive, thanks to the One Big Beautiful Bill.
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The days of tourists simply showing their passport at Europe’s borders may soon be over. Here’s what you need to know about the EU’s new Entry/Exit System.
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There are many countries that seem like obvious dream destinations for solo travelers, but this top-ranked country is likely to surprise most.
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Etiquette between passengers on an airplane is paramount to keeping the peace in the sky, but this notable blunder led to a social media debate.
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As if airplanes aren’t cramped enough, someone’s breach of etiquette made a flight even more crowded for one passenger — who captured it on social media.
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Rick Steves doesn't just learn a lot from traveling on his own. While talking to locals, he found out that Europeans love this bit of American food culture.
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From misconstrued facial expressions to potentially offensive hand gestures, here’s what international tourists in the U.S. notice about how Americans talk.
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What do you see when you picture a typical Parisian? If you don't want to out yourself as a tourist, you should avoid this stereotypical clothing item.
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Travel expert Rick Steves obviously knows Europe well — and yet even he has made this innocent mistake, one that is common among tourists visiting Poland.
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Rick Steves, that font of knowledge for tourists in Europe, has some great advice to remember about a common etiquette rule in European supermarkets.
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While it’s common to give this type of gift to friends in the U.S., you might be making a big etiquette faux pas if you bring it to a dinner party in France.
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If you worry about seeming like a rude tourist while dining in France, it’s important to remember these unspoken rules when it comes to splitting the bill.
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Italy is one of the most popular destinations in the world, and this charming medieval town in the Italian Alps is truly a wonder to experience.
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Learn about this helpful bit of etiquette for your next visit to Japan so you can fit in with the locals and keep up with the flow of foot traffic.
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If you’re visiting Europe and you like your drinks cold, you may be surprised to learn that this common dining luxury in the U.S. is not a given in Germany.
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Few people are as wise, or daring, about traveling in Europe as Rick Steves. He suggests using this phrase for an unforgettable dining experience in Italy.
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