what to wear when traveling

HEY!!!!

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Today I'm going shopping with my mom and my "aunt" she is my mom's best friend I just call her my aunt.  I said I was going to talk about clothes today.  Well lets just start with whats in my closet.  Clothes that are acceptable in every country exists in my closet.  These outfits are simply plain beige shirts and a pair of regular fit jeans.  Remember when you travel or study abroad dress modestly. : )  

What is acceptable here in the united states is not acceptable in just about every other country in the world.  Just because you wear short shorts and strapless shirts here in the states does not mean you can wear that in lets say any of the countries I listed in a previous post and not get disgusted looks by the locals.  As well as being discriminated against for being a foreigner.

 Trust me you want to blend in!! not stand out like a sore thumb.

 In Thailand for example.  If you want to blend in... Dress nice and wear covering clothes.  Thai people compared to those in the united states are very fine clean cut.  Just dressing in tee shirts in jeans will definitely stand out.  It's just a fact.  In Egypt for example...... IT WAS HOTTTTT!!!! however out of respect for the country my family (at least the women)  wore capri's and plain tee shirts  NOTHING showed our nationality.  As well as being respectful because women in Egypt do not have the same rights as men like we do here in the United States..  Wa BAM  (on a side note ill talk about some other time someone tried to buy me for 3 camels for their son.)  Other countries like Slovenia and Costa Rica are a little bit more liberal about what you wear...  You will be able to wear regular shorts and plain tee shirts. 

(good to wear)

(Not to wear)

REMEMBER DO NOT WEAR USA GEAR!!!!! (like the picture below)  This is actually the backpack I use so I need to go out and buy a new one.

most countries do not like the United States in general.  This means they don't like Americans based on association.  Now I'm not saying that everyone will be like ahhhh another American get them!!!  I have plenty of friends from all of these countries that I talk to.  So there are plenty of people that want to learn English and will be excited to practice their English with you.  So don't be overly patriotic in another country.

Costa Rica

Egypt

Canada

Slovenia

Peru

Mexico

Greece

SEE YA TOMORROW : )