Northern Ireland
While Ireland is not part of the UK, North Ireland is since it is a separate country. Many Americans do not know this fact, and find it rather difficult to grasp. The U.K. is made up of England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. Great Britain, on the other hand, does not include Northern Ireland. The British Isles are different from the British Islands as well! If you are now more confused, read up on Northern Ireland a bit before you actually visit the place.
Northern Ireland
Cambodia
Even though tourists do not know a city’s ins-and-outs, they should always be respectful when traveling. In Cambodia, locals complain of Americans dressing inappropriately when touring the Angkor Wat temples despite reminders posted everywhere. According to an Odyssey author, “Women must cover their shoulders and knees when attending the temples, out of respect to the locals and the monks that go there to pray and meditate. How many American women have I seen in tank tops and short shorts this week at Angkor Wat? Far too many. It’s grossly disrespectful and completely out of line, but something that is ‘advised’ like a cultural norm is often totally ignored by American tourists.”
Cambodia
