Northern Ireland
Ireland is not in the UK, but North Ireland is. How do you ask? Well, Northern Ireland is a separate country from Ireland. Most Americans are unaware of this fact, and find it quite difficult to grasp. In our defense, it is all a bit confusing. You see, the U.K. includes Scotland, Wales, England, and Northern Ireland, while Great Britain includes these minus Northern Ireland. If that’s not confusing enough, the British Isles and the British Islands are different as well! Let’s just say this: if you plan on visiting Northern Ireland, make sure you read up on the place a bit.
Northern Ireland
Cambodia
Tourists may not know the ins-and-outs of a city, but they should always be sensitive and respectful when traveling. Cambodians complain that Americans dress inappropriately when visiting the Angkor Wat temples, even though it is clearly-stated everywhere. An Odyssey author wrote, “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