Travel Etiquette

Travel Etiquette is about good manners, about treating the locals, their values and their environment with respect. We travel for fulfillment and to satisfy our needs for enjoyment and experience, but that enjoyment and our indulgence should not be at the expense of others. We should treat others as we would like to be treated ourselves. We should accept that other people are different, not necessarily wrong.Knowing the do’s and don’ts of travel etiquette will help you go from an amateur to a sophisticated globe trotter. You will feel empowered to haggle at a market abroad. It is also about being well prepared to deal with the challenges of a new country and an unknown language.Travel etiquette is about the mannerisms during travel either in a plane, train or any other means of transportation.  It is about minding the personal space of others, maintaining hygiene, respecting other travellers. Travel etiquette is about the things to keep in mind when you are travelling with kids, knowing the dress code of the visiting country. It is also about being aware of the cultural differences, respecting and being sensitive to them.The other important aspect of travel etiquette is being aware of the challenges you may encounter in the foreign country and plan ahead to deal with them. This is having answers to the “what if’s”. Being prepared for the surprises ensures the travel is enjoyed to the full.