International travel sometimes makes people prejudiced rather than broad minded. What may be the reasons for this? What can people do to improve their understanding of the countries they visit?

Although

it is commonly considered that travelling abroad is expanding the individual’s objectivity and outlook by introducing one to a diversity of cultures, tourism would exacerbate prejudice. The reasons behind

this

unwanted phenomenon vary from the tourist, the resident, the media as well as the travelling agencies.

Therefore

, solutions should be at the government and the people level. Obviously, a significant cause of the tension between the local people and a tourist is the different cultural background.

For instance

, women of the Arab world tend to dress in a way that covers their bodies and hair, due to religious aspects, unlike

ladies

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the ladies

from some European countries

for example

which may lead to a cultural shock for both sides. At the side of

travelers

the act of going from one place to another

travelling

, they may show disrespect to local traditions and regulations, as they sometimes act improperly in sacred places like walking inside mosques with their footwear.

This

behavior

manner of acting or controlling yourself

behaviour

springs from how some tourists look down at inhabitants and their beliefs not to mention generalizing

the

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The

idea that these local people are uncivilized and barbarians.

Last

but not least, youngster residents can be affected by the tourist lifestyle which threats the deeply rooted customs and traditions.

a

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A

viable solution would be the initiative of the touring

countries

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country's

countries'

authorities to educate their residents about the multi-cultural differences and the benefits of tourism to their economy. That would be achieved by specifying a school subject

for example

. Another procedure might be taken by travel agencies and the

vacationists

, is to conduct a research about the destination country and its regulating traditions and ethics.

Moreover

, being familiar with

ecotourism

and green transportation

also

would help. To make the long story short, being familiar

,

Accept space

,

as a tripper, with cultural background of the vacation choice and the awareness of tourism advantages

,

Accept space

,

as a resident, would overcome the biased international

traveling

the act of going from one place to another

travelling

dilemma.