Respectful etiquette is essential in Japanese dining. While it may seem harmless, this simple chopstick faux pas is one tourists should avoid at all costs.
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While France can surprise Western visitors with cuisine, fashion, and culture, you can at least be prepared for proper travel etiquette with a simple greeting.
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In Japan, chopstick faux pas rules are known as "kiraibashi." Avoid a breach of etiquette by learning about one specific taboo and the grim reason behind it.
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A toilet that features a warm seat, plays music, and even has a bidet sounds like a dream, but it's a reality in this Asian country, and Rick Steves loves them.
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It's not just about fitting in with the locals. Here are some tourist behaviors that can get you a huge fine on your next trip to Italy if you're not careful.
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While cultural norms of course vary from country to country, there is one etiquette mistake that many countries around the world find offensive.
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This seemingly normal part of life in the U.S. comes across as strange to Europeans. Here's what they might notice about you as an American tourist.
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What bad behavior do you find most annoying at the beach? This survey revealed some interesting results from top pet peeves to the most common offenses.
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Japan is a country on many travelers' must-visit lists, but while most will gravitate to the grandeur of Tokyo, this underrated city deserves a look.
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Traveling the world via a cruise ship can be an amazing time, but absolutely do not let yourself make this mistake involving formal dinners onboard.
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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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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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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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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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