Here's my mental cultural checklist for each country I visit. I'm not super strict about it. I just try to let things happen naturally and I've rarely regretted it!

• Ride a public bus and/or train

• Eat something local from a street vendor (preferably cooked/avoid meat)

• Buy & try local fruits, veggies (preferably peelable)

• Learn to say Hello and Thank You in the local language

• Talk to at least one new person each day

• Visit at least one museum

• Visit at least one park/green space

• Look for local street murals and/or public art

• Drink a local beverage (non-alcoholic, usually tea)

• Participate in local events/festivals or volunteer for local organizations when possible

Holi is celebrated in Nepal and India in March

Local fruit shake with a new friend in Nusa Penida

Riding the local Circle Train in Yangon, Myanmar

What's something you enjoy doing to enhance your travel experience?

Much Love,