While you don’t need to be fluent or have perfect pronunciation, learning a few key phrases in your destination’s language makes a great first impression and also makes your travels go much smoother. Below is a list of universal phrases worth learning before you leave—but be sure to make adjustments to adapt to your own… Read more »
Tag: travel etiquette
Study Abroad Etiquette: Japan
Before students travel abroad, encourage them to brush up on local etiquette so they can comfortably adjust to their new surroundings. In this blog, we’re sharing tips to help your students avoid common etiquette mistakes in Japan. Greetings and Punctuality Punctuality is extremely important in Japan. You should plan to arrive 10-15 minutes earlier than… Read more »
Study Abroad Etiquette Around the World [Round-Up]
Studying abroad can expose your students to a multitude of exciting possibilities and opportunities. However, adjusting to new cultures can sometimes be a challenge, especially for those with limited travel experience. To help your students prepare for their trips around the globe, we’ve compiled a list of our etiquette guides for some of the most… Read more »
A Simple Guide to Travel Etiquette [INFOGRAPHIC]
One of the most rewarding aspects of living, working, or studying abroad is the exposure to different cultures, beliefs, and ways of thinking. However, navigating these cultural nuances can be a challenge for many travelers. We’ve put together some simple travel etiquette guidelines— read and share the advice for safely and successfully adapting to new… Read more »
Study Abroad Etiquette: Germany
According to the latest Open Doors Report, along with France, Germany is among the most popular study abroad European destinations for Americans. Share the following tips with your students to help them embrace the local culture and avoid common etiquette mistakes in Germany. Greetings and Gestures It is common to greet people with a handshake… Read more »
Study Abroad Etiquette: France
According to the latest Open Doors Report, France is among the most popular European destinations for American students. In this blog, we’ll help your students prepare for their trip to the land of Voltaire, Curie, and Renoir (to name a few). Share the following tips with your students to help them embrace the local culture… Read more »
Business Etiquette Around the World [Round-up]
Perhaps one of the most rewarding aspects of interacting with clients or colleagues in different countries is the exposure to different cultures, beliefs, and ways of thinking. However, navigating these cultural nuances can be a challenge for frequent and newbie travelers alike. To help employees prepare, we’ve compiled a list of our etiquette guides for some… Read more »
Female Traveler Safety in Muslim Countries
Author: Betsy Perry Female travel to Muslim countries is on the rise as businesses invest in the region and more higher education institutions support study abroad programs. To help keep female travelers safe, it’s important to prepare them for the specific security concerns and cultural differences they may encounter. Share this information with your female travelers… Read more »
Study Abroad Etiquette: China
As statistics have shown, the number of students studying abroad has tripled in the last few decades and about 10 percent of all U.S. undergraduate students will study abroad by the time they graduate. In this blog series, we’ll provide some simple etiquette tips for popular study abroad destinations. Along with Spain, Italy, the United Kingdom and France, China… Read more »
Study Abroad Etiquette: Spain
As statistics have shown, the number of students studying abroad has tripled in the last few decades and about 10 percent of all U.S. undergraduate students will study abroad by the time they graduate. In this blog series, we’ll provide some simple etiquette tips for popular study abroad destinations. Along with France, Italy, the United Kingdom… Read more »