Where to Stay
Homestays and staying with people
Staying in someone’s home changes a trip substantially, and the conventions are worth understanding before arriving.
Topic
etiquette
Every Traveleogy article tagged etiquette — 6 pieces across 3 sections.
Food & Culture
Etiquette, gestures and not causing offence
A small number of conventions differ enough between cultures to cause genuine problems, and they are easy to learn.
Food & Culture
Religious sites and how to visit them
Active places of worship are not attractions, and the conventions are specific and generally straightforward.
Food & Culture
Photographs, and taking better ones
The improvements that matter most require no equipment, and the etiquette matters more than the technique.
Money
Bargaining, tipping and paying the right amount
Conventions differ enormously, and applying home habits abroad produces either offence or unnecessary expense.
Food & Culture
Festivals and how to attend them
A festival can be the reason for a trip or the reason it goes wrong, and the difference is planning and conduct.