How to deep deeper into a culture

Dave — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 06:07:48 +0000

There are certain things that help much to get an insight in how a culture works. Here are some suggestions for your next trip.

Go to the hospital. Preferably as a patient.
Post a parcel. Not with DHL – in the main post office.
Use a taxi.
Use an overland bus. Use a train. Use whatever else there is. For example motorbike taxis in Teheran.
Try to find something specific in town. Things you want to buy. It is getting more interesting if it is a thing of high value, for example a car.
Ask for a vegetarian meal.
Ask for the way.
Spend a day ore more in a small village.
Try to talk to locals.
Meet locals.
Be in need of help.
Do as the romans do and contemplate why they do it that way. Join their free time activities.
Work on a local farm for some weeks. (http://www.wwoof.org/)

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