In January 2012, I attended the Chicago Travel & Adventure where Rick Steves gave a presentation on how to play games to immerse yourself in local culture.
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| Chicago Travel & Adventure show |
One game was to ask a local strangers for advice and simply do what they recommend to you.
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| Rick Steves Presentation at Chicago Travel & Adventure Show |
1. What is a good restaurant nearby?
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| Rick Steves Presentation at Chicago Travel & Adventure Show |
2. What are the best dishes at that restaurant?
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| Rick Steves Presentation at Chicago Travel & Adventure Show |
3. Where should I go sightseeing?
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| Rick Steves Presentation at Chicago Travel & Adventure Show |
4. What is the best way for me to get around town?
5. What must I see while I am here?
This forces you to interact with locals and visit their country from their point of view. There is very little planning on your part, you allow locals to plan your trip for you by engaging them in conversation.
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