Nowadays, the travel and tourism industry is booming exponentially. People often travel cross-borders in order to explore new places, enjoy local cuisine and learn about different cultures and traditions practised in various countries. Some individuals opine that visitors must practice local customs and behaviours which are being followed there, whereas others believe that the host location should be open to cultural differences. In my view, I think that tourists, as well as localities, must respect each other’s religious beliefs and traditions. This essay will elucidate my assertions in the forthcoming paragraphs.