Spend a minimum of 4 hours preparing for trips under 10 days and 10–12 hours for longer stays. Memorize 20 high-utility phrases (greeting, apology, thank you, ordering, asking price), practice five polite formulas, and note three gestures that are taboo locally. Book these tasks into your calendar: 30 minutes daily… Read more“How Tourist Assumptions and Habits Lead to Misreading Local Cultures and Contexts”
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My Most Memorable Trips Across Continents and the Stories Behind Each
Take the 07:25 ferry from Piraeus to Thira (Santorini) on the Blue Star line – scheduled crossing 4h 10m; buy tickets online 2–3 months ahead for May–September, fares ~€35–€60 one-way; if swell exceeds 3 m or you need time savings, book a 40–50 minute flight with Aegean Airlines (fares €60–€150)…. Read more“My Most Memorable Trips Across Continents and the Stories Behind Each”