When travellers go to foreign countries, they usually shy away from authentic experiences and try to take comfort in familiarity: they want their hotels to be equipped with every possible amenity; they try not to taste the cuisine of the place theyre visiting (because who wants diarrhoea when youre on vacation!); they keep cooped up inside their hotels and dont talk to the locals. If this sounds anything like you, your travel experiences so far have been incomplete.
Cultural travel is all about experiencing a foreign culture and actively trying to become a part it. It has more to do with the people you meet rather than the places you visit. If you like the sound of this, then youre ready for your first truly cultural trip. Here are some tips to help you along your journey as you discover a new culture: