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Q1: What do you do first when you come to a new country?
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A1. Go to a tourist office to get a map, and then go for a walk around the city/town I'm in #TravelBetterChat
RT @thewandererblog: A1. Go to a tourist office to get a map, and then go for a walk around the city/town I'm in #TravelBetterChat
replying to @thewandererblog @thewandererblog That's a good idea in this way you can get some information about events and stuff happening in the city :) #TravelBetterChat #TravelBetterApp
replying to @LivingTheQLife @LivingTheQLife All the time a good idea to get used of the area where we are ;) #TravelBetterChat #TravelBetterApp
A2. I try to learn the basics such as "hello" "please" and "thank you". Just enough to get me by #TravelBetterChat
Q2: Do you learn anything about the local language before the trip?
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replying to @thewandererblog @thewandererblog How do you process? Any apps or simply google translate to learn them? #TravelBetterChat #TravelBetterApp
A3. Yep! I research before going to a country. The best way to learn is to talk to locals and visit local events and festivals #TravelBetterChat
replying to @TravelBetterApp @TravelBetterApp A1 Orientate myself in terms of location, identify landmarks, and get to know the public transport system! #TravelBetterChat
Q3: Do you try to get informations of the local customs and traditions?
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replying to @thewandererblog @thewandererblog What was the most surprising customs and traditions you have seen? #TravelBetterChat #TravelBetterApp
RT @wallaby_fan: @TravelBetterApp A1 Orientate myself in terms of location, identify landmarks, and get to know the public transport system…
replying to @wallaby_fan @wallaby_fan That's a good idea in this way you don't loose much more time in transport! #TravelBetterChat #TravelBetterApp
replying to @TravelBetterApp @TravelBetterApp A3 I actually do, just to be in touch with the locals and to be respectful! #TravelBetterChat
A4. I wouldn't say there was a time where it was completely impossible, but I've been to places where locals are reserved, don't smile, and don't want to talk to people who don't look like them or speak their language #TravelBetterChat
Q4: Have you ever had a moment where it wasn’t possible to communicate with locals?
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RT @wallaby_fan: @TravelBetterApp A3 I actually do, just to be in touch with the locals and to be respectful! #TravelBetterChat https://t.c…
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@wallaby_fan Love the picture! I understand this point :)
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replying to @LivingTheQLife @LivingTheQLife What was the most interesting tradition or customs for you? #TravelBetterChat #TravelBetterApp
replying to @TravelBetterApp @TravelBetterApp Google Translate. The best translation app out there in my opinion #TravelBetterChat
replying to @TravelBetterApp @TravelBetterApp A3: whenever possible! We always try to not offend anyone and learn what the locals wear, what they think looks stupid (and easily identifies us as tourists!) etc. #travelbetterchat
RT @thewandererblog: A4. I wouldn't say there was a time where it was completely impossible, but I've been to places where locals are reser…
replying to @TravelBetterApp @TravelBetterApp A4: I’ve definitely been to countries where no one spoke English nor did they care to try to help. You just do your best and hope google translate is accurate! #TravelBetterChat
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@thewandererblog I understand what you mean! Which place by the way?
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replying to @TravelBetterApp @TravelBetterApp A2: I always to learn the basics like hello and thank you. It is always nice to make the effort #Travelbetterchat
RT @travelpantspair: @TravelBetterApp A3: whenever possible! We always try to not offend anyone and learn what the locals wear, what they t…
replying to @travelpantspair @travelpantspair Do you sometimes try to not look tourists? #TravelBetterChat #TravelBetterApp
replying to @jetsettingjoggr @jetsettingjoggr Or in case body language ;) #TravelBetterChat #TravelBetterApp
RT @jetsettingjoggr: @TravelBetterApp A4: I’ve definitely been to countries where no one spoke English nor did they care to try to help. Yo…
replying to @TheArtofSea_ @TheArtofSea_ I also try all the time! I think that it is the minimum to be respectful :) #TravelBetterChat #TravelBetterApp
Q5: Have you ever had problems abroad cause of the misinformations?
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#A4 Many times. I've gotten better at charades. #travelbetterchat https://t.co/JR6HG3XfEE
replying to @LivingTheQLife @LivingTheQLife The basics is good :) #TravelBetterChat #TravelBetterApp
replying to @jetsettingjoggr @jetsettingjoggr @LivingTheQLife Thats a good idea! Also what is good is to learn how to say a sentence for something that we are allergic or we can't eat :) #TravelBetterChat #TravelBetterApp
replying to @TravelBetterApp @TravelBetterApp Yeah, we try to blend in, if we can. #travelbetterchat
replying to @TravelBetterApp @TravelBetterApp A4: Recently on my trip to Sri Lanka it was not possible to communicate with a taxi driver. Luckily I have a friend from Sri Lanka so I called him up and he was able to communicate with the driver for me #TravelBetterChat
replying to @TheArtofSea_ @TheArtofSea_ All the time good to get to know better where you are! Useful at night and to find some shops #TravelBetterChat #TravelBetterApp
replying to @travelpantspair @travelpantspair What kind of booking services are you using to stay somewhere? #TravelBetterChat #TravelBetterApp
RT @ChinaMatt: #A4 Many times. I've gotten better at charades. #travelbetterchat https://t.co/JR6HG3XfEE
replying to @ChinaMatt @ChinaMatt For me it was body language ;) #TravelBetterChat #TravelBetterApp
replying to @TravelBetterApp @TravelBetterApp A4: 😂 yes. We bought tickets to see whales in Ecuador and when the guide never came to pick us up we were so confused and no one knew how to help us. Miming “whale tickets” is hilarious 🤣 #travelbetterchat
replying to @TheArtofSea_ @TheArtofSea_ What a smart way ;) #TravelBetterChat #TravelBetterApp
RT @TheArtofSea_: @TravelBetterApp A4: Recently on my trip to Sri Lanka it was not possible to communicate with a taxi driver. Luckily I ha…
replying to @travelpantspair @travelpantspair haha so good luck for this! Did you see them finally? #TravelBetterChat #TravelBetterApp
replying to @LivingTheQLife @LivingTheQLife Oh that's interesting! Do you know why? #TravelBetterChat #TravelBetterApp
replying to @LivingTheQLife @LivingTheQLife @jetsettingjoggr That's a good idea :) #TravelBetterChat #TravelBetterApp
replying to @TravelBetterApp @TravelBetterApp A5: in Thailand, a guide who spoke little English asked me to put some chilies in a soup he was making. Misunderstanding him, I dumped a whole bowl of them in. He just started laughing and said that the soup would be spicy. i felt really bad. 🤷🏻♀️😭#travelbetterchat
Q6: Tell us about the funniest moment of not being able to be understood by locals?
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replying to @TravelBetterApp @TravelBetterApp AirBnB or through friends on FB. #travelbetterchat