Travel Myths and Stereotypes

kate_frankie

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BudgetBreakBlog

replying to @kate_frankie @kate_frankie #pttravel we're here from British Columbia, Canada 🇨🇦

findinganeish

replying to @kate_frankie @kate_frankie Good evening from Scotland, on the eve of my next Swiss adventure! #PTTravel

kate_frankie

#PTTravel Chat Question 1

5to9traveller

replying to @kate_frankie @kate_frankie Joining from Quito, Ecuador #PTTravel

findinganeish

replying to @kate_frankie @kate_frankie @aok_NW @StromfieldAdvs @JKatzaman @forallwhowander @solosoulblogger @WouldBTraveller @ankit1989 @NomadKeith @russellofearth A1. I really, really hate the “travel is about the journey, not the destination” cliche. You can stay on the plane all day if you like, I’m getting the hell off. #PTTravel

kate_frankie

#PTTravel Chat Question 2

5to9traveller

replying to @kate_frankie @kate_frankie A2: Totally false. I always try and learn a few phrases in the language to get by and at the end of the day you will get there, we are all human after all. Alternatively go to language school in the country. I’m currently in Spanish school in Ecuador to do just tht #PTTravel

despiertaviaja_

replying to @kate_frankie @kate_frankie Hey! From the south of Chile 🇨🇱 #PTTravel

Travel_Session

A1- I get annoyed by people who refuse to travel and experience something new, especially when they come with excuses like "It's too expensive, I can't speak the language, they won't have any food I like...." #PTtravel #travelingsession

findinganeish

replying to @kate_frankie @kate_frankie A2. It’s easy enough to make the physical journey to a country if you can’t speak the language but it’s much harder to transition psychologically. Even learning the basics can help with that though. #PTTravel

Pinkzenjoy

replying to @kate_frankie @kate_frankie @findinganeish @aok_NW @StromfieldAdvs @JKatzaman @forallwhowander @solosoulblogger @WouldBTraveller @ankit1989 @NomadKeith @russellofearth Yeah every state has multiple cuisines. 😀 Around 80% Indians are non vegetarian and food is diverse across every state. #pttravel

kate_frankie

#PTTravel Chat Question 3
(forgive the examples, blame Google search!)

BudgetBreakBlog

replying to @PagePlacePlate @PagePlacePlate @kate_frankie I'll pass on. Tenerife, Ibiza, Magaluf #pttravel

findinganeish

replying to @kate_frankie @kate_frankie A3. I mean, there’s statistical and anecdotal evidence to back many of these generalisations up, but for every walking stereotype you’ll meet another who bucks the trend — usually a fellow traveller. #PTTravel

kate_frankie

#PTTravel Chat Question 4

Travel_Session

A2- Definitely not true, but locals seem to really appreciate it when you learn a phrase or 2 #PTtravel

findinganeish

replying to @kate_frankie @kate_frankie A4. My parents were a little hesitant when I told them I was going to Russia, but other than that I’ve faced little resistance. I’m hardly reckless though, so I’ve always felt pretty secure. #PTTravel

BudgetBreakBlog

replying to @DawnCorleone @DawnCorleone @kate_frankie Me too #pttravel

kate_frankie

#PTTravel Chat Question 5