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Travel Etiquette

  • An Asian woman sitting in an airplane seat with headphones on while smiling with her eyes closed

    This Passenger's Airplane Etiquette Blunder Sparked A Debate Among Social Media Users

    By Tosh Bene 12 days ago

    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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  • A woman on a plane looks askance at the strange man resting his head on her shoulder.

    This Breach Of Airplane Etiquette Caused A Stir On Social Media For Good Reason

    By Tosh Bene 14 days ago

    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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  • Friends toasting with cappuccinos.

    This Popular Bit Of American Food Culture Is Beloved By Europeans, According To Rick Steves

    By Tosh Bene 15 days ago

    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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  • A group of people having a conversation and gesturing around a table.

    What Tourists In The US Notice About How Americans Talk And Gesture To Each Other

    By Christine Dulion 16 days ago

    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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  • Colorful houses around Market Square in Wroclaw, Poland.

    One Innocent Mistake Is So Common Among Tourists In Poland, Even Rick Steves Made It

    By Laura Jones 18 days ago

    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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  • A woman with a full shopping cart in a supermarket.

    Rick Steves Advises Tourists To Be Aware Of This Common European Supermarket Etiquette

    By Laura Jones 19 days ago

    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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  • A woman in a chair looks alarmed.

    Why Giving This Type Of Gift May Be Quietly Breaking Dinner Party Etiquette In France

    By Robert Isenberg 23 days ago

    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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  • A restaurant bill with multiple Euro bills stacked on top of it.

    The Unspoken Rules About Splitting The Bill In France

    By Tosh Bene 25 days ago

    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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  • An escalator full of people in Tokyo

    The Unspoken Escalator Etiquette Rule In Japan Tourists Should Know Before Visiting

    By Mitchell Peterson 1 month ago

    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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  • Patrons at a German restaurant toast with beers.

    This Dining Luxury Is Common In The US, But You're Unlikely To See It Much In Germany

    By Robert Isenberg 1 month ago

    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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  • A narrow street of Italian restaurants with a chalk menu board.

    The Phrase Rick Steves Uses To Ensure A Custom And Indulgent Dining Experience In Italy

    By Christine Dulion 1 month ago

    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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  • Group of friends on a bench chatting by La Sagrada Familia

    Rick Steves Reveals His Simple Tip For Overcoming Language Barriers When Abroad

    By Mitchell Peterson 1 month ago

    Follow travel expert Rick Steves' simple advice for communicating more clearly throughout your travels, even if you don't speak the local language.

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  • A cup of coffee is held in front of an urban Italian skyline

    Tourists From The US Need To Know This Crucial Coffee Etiquette Rule Before Visiting Italy

    By Robert Isenberg 1 month ago

    Coffee is like a religion in Italy, which means drinking it comes with some rules. Make sure you know this etiquette rule before ordering coffee in Italy.

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  • Crowded Tokyo city street crossing in Shibuya

    Tokyo Locals Get Frustrated With Tourists Who Ignore This Social Etiquette Rule

    By Christine Dulion 1 month ago

    Tokyo has a very unique culture, and fitting in among the Japanese locals is made all the more difficult by making this social etiquette mistake.

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  • Three people chatting on a bench in Inverness, Scotland.

    This Unexpected Mistake Tourists Make In Scotland Will Likely Offend Locals

    By Sharon Kong Perring 1 month ago

    If you’re planning a trip to beautiful Scotland in the future, be sure not to make this unexpected mistake or you’re bound to offend some locals.

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  • A woman looks alarmed, with hands over face

    The Unexpected Body Gesture That's Actually Quite Offensive In Different Countries

    By Robert Isenberg 1 month ago

    There are many body gestures that might be acceptable in the U.S. but are not in other countries. In Asia, this common position is actually offensive.

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  • Two women talk at a café table

    This Common American Courtesy Is A Breach Of Social Etiquette In Other Countries

    By Robert Isenberg 2 months ago

    Half the fun of international travel is learning and experiencing a new culture. But this common American courtesy can actually be considered rude elsewhere.

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  • A woman in a cafe expresses embarrassment

    The Common American Behavior That Comes Across As Bizarre To Locals In France

    By Robert Isenberg 2 months ago

    There are many things that can make you stand out as an American tourist in France, but this behavior may be hard to shake. Here's what to be aware of.

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  • A couple drinking champagne on a Parisian balcony.

    Breaking This Social Etiquette Rule In France Is A Major Faux Pas At Dinner Parties

    By Sylvia Edwards Davis 2 months ago

    Even the most polite American tourists may be surprised by this social etiquette rule in France, one that could lead to a major faux pas at dinner parties.

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  • People eating noodles at a Japanese restaurant

    Avoid This Common Mistake When Eating Out In Japan

    By Bareerah Zafar 2 months ago

    Japan is a popular vacation destination for many reasons, but when eating out in the country, be sure to avoid this common mistake made by travelers.

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  • people sitting at outdoor cafe tables

    Unspoken Etiquette Rules For Whiling Away The Day In A French Café

    By Sylvia Edwards Davis 2 months ago

    Before you visit that picture-perfect French café in Paris, make sure you're familiar with these simple etiquette rules that will make you look like a local.

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  • A woman pours some Turkish coffee

    The Odd Drinking Method Tourists Must Know Before Ordering Coffee In Turkey, Per Rick Steves

    By Chris Tharp 2 months ago

    Love it or hate it, Turkish coffee is a rite of passage. But it's not your standard cup of joe. Here's how Rick Steves says you should drink it authentically.

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  • people toasting

    Practice Good Dining Etiquette In Scotland By Learning How To Pronounce This Important Phrase

    By Amanda Morgan 2 months ago

    Avoid embarrassment and blend in with the Scottish locals by learning how to pronounce a few essential common Gaelic phrases you can use throughout your trip.

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  • traveler with suitcase counting cash while sitting

    Samantha Brown's Simple Money Advice Will Help You Avoid Embarrassment While Traveling

    By Christine Dulion 2 months ago

    Travel expert Samantha Brown shares this helpful advice to keep in mind before your trip to help you manage the local currency and customs with ease.

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  • Foreign customers ordering Japanese restaurant

    Are Restaurant Substitution Requests Rude In Japan? Here's What Tourists Should Know

    By Joshua Meyer 2 months ago

    While menu modifications are the norm in the U.S. and other countries around the world, there are some unspoken rules to be aware of in Japan.

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  • Traveler inserting card into ATM

    Rick Steves' Simple Suggestion Can Protect Your Bank Accounts While Traveling In Europe

    By Camila Pérez B 2 months ago

    Travel guru Rick Steves has some simple suggestions for how travelers to Europe can best protect their bank account security while overseas.

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  • group of people having a conversational outdoors

    The Standing Gesture That Quietly Offends From Tokyo To Paris Without You Ever Saying A Word

    By Sylvia Edwards Davis 2 months ago

    This may be a casual way to stand in the U.S., but it can be offensive when you're speaking to people in other cultures. Here's what to avoid.

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