Culture

Explore cultural experiences, traditions, historic sites, local customs and the stories that shape destinations around the world. Choose a region below to see the customs and etiquette for each country, or read the full travel guides for planning advice.

Culture in Europe

Italian culture for travelers: cobblestone street in a historic Rome neighbourhood

Italian Culture for Travelers

Traditions, Customs and What to Know

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Portugal culture and local customs on a historic street in Porto

Portugal Culture and Local Customs

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Spain culture and local customs at Plaza de España in Seville

Spain Culture and Local Customs

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France culture and local customs in Riquewihr, Alsace

France Culture and Local Customs

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Greece culture and local customs at an outdoor café in Oia, Santorini

Greece Culture and Local Customs

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United Kingdom culture and local customs at a lively traditional street market

United Kingdom Culture and Local Customs

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Ireland culture: the Temple Bar pub and visitors on a Dublin street at night

Ireland Culture and Local Customs

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Germany culture: a horse-drawn Marstall wagon decked with flowers after the Oktoberfest opening parade in Munich

Germany Culture and Local Customs

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Culture in Asia

Japanese culture for travelers: crowded Tokyo street at night with bright neon signs, storefronts and blurred pedestrians in Shibuya

Japanese Culture for Travelers

Traditions, Customs and What to Know

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South Korea culture and local customs at Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond in Gyeongju

South Korea Culture and Local Customs

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Thailand culture and local customs at a traditional Thai dance festival

Thailand Culture and Local Customs

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Vietnam culture: silk lanterns and a couple in traditional dress in Hoi An

Vietnam Culture and Local Customs

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Indonesia culture: women carrying offerings on their heads in a street procession in Bali

Indonesia Culture and Local Customs

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Culture in North America

Canada culture and local customs in Québec City

Canada Culture and Local Customs

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United States culture and local customs at a colorful Mardi Gras parade in New Orleans

United States Culture and Local Customs

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Mexico culture and local customs at a mariachi festival in Guadalajara

Mexico Culture and Local Customs

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Costa Rica culture: a brightly painted traditional oxcart in Sarchí

Costa Rica Culture and Local Customs

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Culture in South America

Colombia culture: people gathered in the Plaza de Bolivar beside the cathedral in central Bogota

Colombia Culture and Local Customs

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Women in bright pink embroidered skirts dancing at a street festival in Puno, a vivid example of Peru culture

Peru Culture and Local Customs

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Musicians performing live at night in Rio de Janeiro, a lively example of Brazil culture

Brazil Culture and Local Customs

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Argentina culture: shoppers and sellers crowding the flea market on Calle Defensa in San Telmo, Buenos Aires

Argentina Culture and Local Customs

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Culture in Oceania

Australia culture: the arched, glazed roof of the Royal Exhibition Building in Melbourne with visitors below

Australia Culture and Local Customs

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New Zealand culture: brightly painted buildings and a mural on the main street of Kawakawa in Northland

New Zealand Culture and Local Customs

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