Surely you have ever traveled in your country or abroad, and you have witnessed certain tourists who unpleasantly do not respect the country in which they are, who are not interested in learning about the culture of the country and other mistakes that even They will cause it to be generalized to all tourists within the same negative category.

When we talk about tourists, there is everything. It doesn’t matter if you’re a casual traveler, a global explorer, or just want to see your dream destination for the first time, you don’t want to be part of this group of tourists. Know the characteristics of bad travelers and keep them in mind during your next trip.

Perhaps during your travels you have not realized that some of your actions may have been considered out of character for the locals. There are tourists who do things while traveling that they shouldn’t, however, others do it unconsciously and without malice. This list will help you in case you want to know what protocols a good traveler should follow. An important bonus is that you should always research the culture before your trips to be aware of what you can and cannot do once you get off the plane.

10 characteristics of bad travelers
These are the 10 characteristics of the most annoying tourists you may encounter while traveling abroad:

The traffic offender
People who do not respect traffic in other countries surely create chaos in their own countries too. This not only applies to those who drive cars, but also to those who use motorcycles, bicycles, any other type of transportation, and those who are pedestrians.

For these people, traffic lights should only be obeyed by vehicles. He believes that “pedestrians have the right of way,” but they do not respect crosswalks. I have seen people abroad cross streets right in front of the sign that says “no jaywalking”, with a large pedestrian bridge a few meters away.

It doesn’t matter if you cross in a certain way in your country, when you are abroad, you will have to get used to crossing as they do in that place. However, if you are traveling to a country where its own traffic rules are more dangerous, always try to follow the logic that will allow you to stay safe. Always learn the positive things about a country, and leave your positive lessons too.

2. The inveterate photographer
Taking photos is one of the most beautiful ways to keep your memories intact. There’s nothing like coming home and looking at all the photographs to relive every moment. There’s no reason not to! But, some people just don’t understand when it’s appropriate to take photos and when it’s not.

This can be one of the most embarrassing characteristics of a bad traveler, as they will stop traffic to get the best photo, or ask locals at a restaurant to take a photo of them with their food. Even worse, you will take photos at religious sites without first making sure if it is acceptable to capture videos or photos at that location. Never ignore signs prohibiting cameras, especially if you are at historic sites or museums. Don’t wait to be told or reprimanded, check the site first before taking out your camera.

There are things that we can keep in our memory without needing a photograph, because they can be situations so dazzling that just by closing your eyes you can perceive it again, like that great stone Buddha that I saw in the Seokguram Grotto .

Although there is a lot of excitement and excitement when you are traveling, visiting a country involves more than just taking selfies.

The one who looks for friends (exaggeratedly)
Making friends abroad is incredible. You must do it! But please don’t be like these types of bad tourists who become so eager to have local friends that they exaggeratedly exchange information with the first person they meet without giving them any space. Do you want to make friends or scare them? Try to be more subtle with the way you approach people. Try to create lasting friendships that really contribute to your life and you to theirs. Offer space to the people you talk to, and it will be much safer that you won’t be labeled as awkward. After all, your plan is for them to ask you to meet again.

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