Thai people are very friendly and earned their country the name “Land of the smiles” for good reason. They are also very conservative (although it may not seem like it in parts of Bangkok). It is your responsibility as a traveler to do your best at following local customs and keeping the locals from becoming jaded toward future visitors. Don’t screw it up for the rest of us! Read the rest of this entry »

A traditional wedding in Jamaica typically meant the whole village or community where the couple lived was involved in the ceremony. Relatives of the couple, along with members of the community, prepared for the ceremony. While today’s modern couples often seek the assistance of wedding consultants or planners, once upon a time the responsibility for planning fell naturally to those who lived nearby and knew the couple. Read the rest of this entry »