Travel with an Open Mind

For my final blog I would just like to talk about the importance of traveling with an open mind. Traveling to new places will bring about new experiences. Especially when one travels outside of the United States, there will be a new array of languages, customs, and etiquette. Take a day or two before your trip (or as I mentioned below, take books on the plane) to just read about the culture you are going to visit.

Did you know that it is rude to walk into a shop in France with out properly greeting the owner? A polite, "Bonjour Misure" is mandatory.

Did you know that before pouring yourself more wine in Italy you should always ask the rest of your table if you could fill anyone's glass?

Just familiarizing yourself with another culture is important because we are not the only country in this world. Broaden your horizons and experience new ways of doing things. You might find that you like it better!