How to bring authenticity in your trip?

When a traveler packs the bag and boards a flight, he looks forward to experience different culture, tradition and people. It happens sometime that he returns just visiting the commercialized tourist spot and missing out the heart and soul of the place. To bring in authenticity in your trip, here are some tips on what you need and can do:

  1. Stay in tradition house: There are many hotels which are converted from traditional building or built in traditional way. Staying in a Japanese Ryokan or in a Cave House in Turkey will give an insight into the history.
     
  2. Taste the local delicacies: Food is greatly influenced by history and culture. Try out some local cuisine.
  3. Picture in local attire: Local attires are generally rented out in many destination. Clicking few pictures in the local attire is a great remembrance of a trip.

  4. Visit a local market: Though the upscale market sell novelties of the destination, local market is the heart of any destination. In these market, one can find things that influence the culture. Always hire a guide or joining a walking tour, when visiting these markets.

  5. Watch the cultural performance: Every place has its art form. The art performance or heritage shows will stimulate the art and cultural heritage of the place. 

  6. Participate in a local festival: To experience the extravagance of a city, take part in a local festival. The authenticity and tradition is always preserved in these festivals

  7. Commute in the public transport: Commuting in the public transport, exposes one to the day to day life of the place.

  8. Chat with the resident: A chit chatting with a local is great option. But remember not to touch sensitive topics and respect their tradition.

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