Category: foreign travel

Ditch The Car – Discover The UK On Foot

Walking nourishes body and mind. Whether alone or in a group, setting a steady pace gets the blood pumping and the thoughts flowing. It’s rare to find a hobby that can be simultaneously sociable or solitary, and is just as enjoyable either way. Best of all walking is free, accessible to every budget and an …

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Hand gestures may offend in other countries

If you’re hitting the trails in the U.K., Italy, Thailand, or some other countries, you may be unwittingly flipping someone the bird in another (hand) language. For example, the hand signal for a peace sign or number 2 in some countries is the same as flipping someone off whereas a thumbs-up is derogatory in other …

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