25 potential culture shocks from around the world

Don’t flush your toilet paper and never finish your food or you’ll seem rude. When traveling to other countries for the first time, some local practices might come as potential culture shocks to foreigners. This handy infographic reveals surprising habits and social faux pas from around the world.
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Daniel Swanick
September 2, 2016
HabitsInfographicTravel

The 2016 National Geographic Travel Photo Contest winners

Chosen from more than 10,000 entries worldwide, these are the best travel photos of 2016.
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Daniel Swanick
July 21, 2016
PhotographyTravel

Traditional wedding food enjoyed around the world

While the happy couple’s big day is supposed to be all about them, no wedding celebration is truly complete without an array of tasty wedding food. 
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Daniel Swanick
April 6, 2016
Food & BeverageInfographic

Idyllic places to go if the world ends tomorrow

Where on Earth are the best choices for riding out the coming apocalypse?
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Daniel Swanick
March 18, 2016
InfographicTipsTravel

The most insane things smuggled through customs

If you travel often you know there are strict regulations when crossing international borders. Despite these regulations, many people still try to smuggle strange, unusual and illegal items through customs.
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Daniel Swanick
March 1, 2016
InfographicTravel

The most bizarre hobbies from around the world

While the average people takes up a hobby like playing sports, baking — or even stamp collecting — there are a handful of unique individuals that consider these common pass-times mundane. So what do these people do instead? According to British website Gifts.co.uk, they enjoy…
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Daniel Swanick
February 12, 2016
InfographicLifestyleTravel

Infographic: Quirky road signs from around the world

Language continues to be a barrier when travelling abroad. Travellers, however, can at least rely on the simplicity of universally designed signs to guide them on their adventures. And while most road signs will tell you the speed limit or point you in the right…
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Daniel Swanick
February 2, 2016
InfographicTravel

Landmark rings let you wear cities on your finger

These rings are inspired by the iconic landmarks and skylines of cities around the world.
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Daniel Swanick
January 29, 2016
Fashion & Beauty

Interesting Christmas traditions from around the world

This infographic lists the interesting types of food traditions, tree decorations, and gift-giving practices around the world.
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Daniel Swanick
December 24, 2015
HolidayInfographic

What not to do when visiting certain countries

Even though some of these customs may seem queer from a foreign perspective, it’s still important to respect the culture in one’s host country.
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Daniel Swanick
December 10, 2015
InfographicTravel

Cool looks from the 2015 World Beard & Moustache Championship

In the small village of Leogang, Austria, an epic battle took place between bearded men from all over the world. The 2015 World Beard & Moustache Championships—with even more epic facial hair than last year—showcased more than 300 contestants from 20 different countries.
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Daniel Swanick
November 5, 2015
Fashion & Beauty

Curious dinner table customs from around the world

“Sit up straight, don’t put your elbows on the table.” If you’re like me, then table manners were something that we were taught at a young age. However, your dinner table etiquette at home might come across as unrefined, snobbish or even rude in other…
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Daniel Swanick
October 8, 2015
InfographicLifestyle
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