{"id":86835,"date":"2024-02-23T13:45:00","date_gmt":"2024-02-23T13:45:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nohurrytogethome.com\/?p=86835"},"modified":"2024-04-23T13:47:54","modified_gmt":"2024-04-23T13:47:54","slug":"a-guide-to-experiencing-new-countries","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nohurrytogethome.com\/a-guide-to-experiencing-new-countries\/","title":{"rendered":"A Guide to Experiencing New Countries"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If you\u2019re looking to broaden your horizons and experience a new outlook on life, then immersing yourself in an unfamiliar culture might be exactly the way to do it. This is one of the best reasons to travel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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But getting the most from your overseas adventures might mean doing a little bit of planning and preparation. You\u2019ll also want to decide on your priorities in advance. This way, you\u2019ll be able to design your trip so that it delivers exactly the experience you\u2019re looking for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Research and planning<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Several months before setting out, you\u2019ll want to decide a few things. How long do you intend to travel for? How much are you going to spend? Are there any famous landmarks or attractions you\u2019d like to visit? What level of luxury do you consider essential?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re travelling alone<\/a>, then you\u2019ll want to also think about safety. What level of risk are you comfortable with, and what emergency measures can you put in place to ensure that you\u2019re covered in the case of an emergency? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s often a good idea to look for pre-planned tours. This way, you\u2019ll know that you\u2019re being looked after and that you\u2019ll get the chance to meet new people along the way. In Southeast Asia, for example, you might look for Vietnam tours.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Pack Appropriately<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Having done your research and made your bookings, you should know the conditions you\u2019ll be facing. This should inform your choice of luggage. In some cases, you might get away with a single backpack, to carry a selection of lightweight items. If you\u2019re going to be travelling in luxury, or during winter, then you may need several cases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What matters, however, is that you don\u2019t forget any crucial documents. Keep passports and other essential items in a special bag<\/a> that you\u2019ll keep on your person (or in a secure place) at all times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Indulge in Local Cuisine and Cultural Traditions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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If you don\u2019t do as the locals do, then you can\u2019t claim to have truly experienced a place. Look for street food and delicacies at local markets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t be sidetracked into tourist-trap restaurants. Ideally, your research will have uncovered local events and major traditions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you\u2019re participating in these, however, you\u2019ll want to be mindful that your presence doesn\u2019t disrupt anyone else\u2019s experience. This applies especially to religious events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Experience Activities<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Finally, we should mention the appeal of the outdoors. If you\u2019re planning an adventure holiday, then you might already have thought about all the hiking, cycling and climbing you\u2019ll be doing as you explore your destination. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But even holidays that aren\u2019t geared toward physical activity might still be able to accommodate a little bit of outdoor fun. Do your research, and pick activities based on your personal preferences.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

If you\u2019re looking to broaden your horizons and experience a new outlook on life, then immersing yourself in an unfamiliar culture might be exactly the way to do it. This is one of the best reasons to travel. But getting the most from your overseas adventures might mean doing a little bit of planning and…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":85294,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_coblocks_attr":"","_coblocks_dimensions":"","_coblocks_responsive_height":"","_coblocks_accordion_ie_support":"","_mi_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[87],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/nohurrytogethome.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/86835"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/nohurrytogethome.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/nohurrytogethome.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nohurrytogethome.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nohurrytogethome.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=86835"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/nohurrytogethome.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/86835\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":86836,"href":"https:\/\/nohurrytogethome.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/86835\/revisions\/86836"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nohurrytogethome.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/85294"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/nohurrytogethome.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=86835"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nohurrytogethome.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=86835"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nohurrytogethome.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=86835"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}