Get more Tips here! www.destinationtips.com Learning about a new culture is fun, especially if the culture is vastly different from your own. Those who have visited or lived in the United States have reported being shocked by a number of the country’s customs and practices. Here are 10 things foreigners are surprised by in America #1. Treatment of Pets Keeping them inside their homes, dressing them, feeding them expensive dog food, taking them to pet spas and day cares. Many non-nationals can’t believe how spoiled domesticated animals are in America. #2. The Use of Credit Cards Many visitors are surprised by the frequent use of credit cards in the United States, as they are accepted almost everywhere. Americans love to swipe for purchases small and large (and often carry a sizable debt!) #3. Walmart Walmart is huge. You can buy a gun and three aisles over a hot tub, and three aisles from there a frozen pizza, and pick up your dry cleaning on the way out! #4. Quality of Customer Service Americans overall are generally more friendly than some foreigners assume. Pleasing as that may be, the constant interaction between the staff and the customer can get quite tiresome, especially when dining out. #5. Food Portions Large portions are especially true in the fast food sector where customers are constantly being bombarded by the option of “supersizing.” Visitors commented that they could often get three meals out of an “American-sized” single-serving. #6. FREE Soda Refills! If you're still not full after supersizing, beverages such as coffee and fountain soft drinks are eligible for endless FREE refills! This is extremely rare in most of Europe and other parts of the world. #7. Widespread Obesity More than one-third of the U.S. population is categorized as obese. Many foreigners also notice most of the unhealthy food options are cheaper than the organic choices. #8. Size of Cars Non-natives gawk at the size of the cars Americans drive. They're amazed by how many of these gas-guzzlers were out on the roads, noting that hardly anyone walks or bikes, even for short distances. #9. Amount of Waste Foreign visitors believed that wholesale shopping, large portion sizes and overall wealth attribute to the wastefulness. “I was aghast at the amount of stuff people wasted every single day. Food, electricity, water, paper…in India, we reuse stuff until it can only be thrown away.” – Triya Bhattacharya #10. Patriotism There are flags everywhere! Foreigners were surprised to see the amount of clothing articles that displayed the stars and stripes, including women’s bikinis. ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9SXprru0nrM

Get more Tips here! http://www.destinationtips.com What’s not to love about Uruguay? The nation is not only home to an inviting cultural heritage and diverse natural beauty, but it’s routinely praised as South America’s least corrupt and most democratic nation. However, it's always good to remember these 10 Things NOT to do in Uruguay to avoid troubles. 1. Don’t Stay on the Beaches There’s nothing wrong with spending a few days lounging and enjoying the scenery, but you’ll be remiss if you don’t take the opportunity to travel inland and enjoy all the cultural and natural beauty of the country. It’s absolutely worth exploring. 2. Don’t Drop Your Guard in Montevideo While the capital city isn’t more dangerous than any other major city throughout the world, it still has its share of crime. When you’re in tourist-heavy locations, it’s a good idea to be on the lookout for pickpockets and small time criminals. 3. Don’t Park Anywhere Urban areas in Uruguay are known for car break-ins, so it’s best not to leave your rental car unattended on the street. Montevideo has several pay parking options that will provide for the safety of your vehicle throughout your stay. 4. Don’t Be Put Off By the Hello Kiss Don’t be surprised if you meet someone and find them leaning in to kiss you on the cheek. Men and women alike will greet you in this way, so it’s best just to go with it. 5. Don’t Shop at the Same Store Over and Over The prices of goods can vary from place to place in Uruguay, so try to explore the area and visit a series of different shops. You might find that some shops have better prices on various items. 6. Don’t Just Wander Into the Ocean In the Beaches, lifeguard towers often have flags hanging outside. A red flag indicates the most dangerous conditions and means you should probably stick to sunning yourself rather than taking a dip. 7. Don’t Give Money to Street Kids in Montevideo They might look friendly and charming, but if you hand over a few bucks, you could be feeding addiction. One of the hardest hit segments of the population are young kids who beg on the street to get cash for their next fix. 8. Don’t Go Without Learning Some Spanish It’s best to learn a few phrases of Spanish to get through most interactions. Most people in Uruguay will be very patient with you, so don’t be nervous about trying the language even if you’re not fluent. 9. Don’t Go at Any Time of the Year As gorgeous as it is, Uruguay is also home to its fair share of natural disasters, as well. Be sure to watch the weather before you go, and in the event of an emergency, just pay attention to the local authorities. 10. Don’t Leave Home Without Some Cash The official currency of Uruguay is the Uruguayan peso. ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r6Bsk4QML0M

THE FOLLOWING OPINIONS ARE THE RESULT OF MULTIPLE INTERNET SURVEYS AND DESTINATION TIPS IN NO WAY AGREES OR SUPPORTS THEM... 10 Japan. Here's one you probably didn't expect, Japan is at the forefront of technology, they are also known for being highly efficient and highly respectful, so why are they on this list? well due to historical disputes and possibly a little bit of envy too, the Chinese population in general, dislikes the Japanese, and with a population of around 1.4 billion, that's a lot of dislikes. 9 North Korea. Oddly enough, not many people like the North Korean Leader Kim Jong-Un, his threats to bomb this country or that country, his constant flexing of military muscle and his attempts to force South Korea to rejoin the North mean that many just see him as a bully, and who likes a bully? 8 Russia. Yeah, you probably guessed Russia would be on this list. Since the Cold War Russia has had rather a bad reputation and overstepping the country's boundaries, animosity with Ukraine, and rumors of hacking and US election manipulation haven't really helped to better its reputation. 7 India. Another country you probably didn't expect to see on this list, but then you probably didn't know it has the same population as China either, 1.4 billion, in a country about a third of the size! this overpopulation has led to pollution, corruption, and a situation where the gap between the rich and the poor has become too big to be sustainable. This is also the general opinion of India's surrounding neighbors who feel it has gotten too big for its own boots and has begun to overstep its boundaries. 6 China. Just a China dislikes Japan, Japan also dislikes China, but that's not the only reason China is on the list. Its Communist government, its rapid growth to become a superpower, and the fact that almost everything you buy nowadays is "Made in China" has caused a lot of Americans to feel threatened by the Chinese and therefore they dislike the country. 5 The United States of America. Yes, it seems that although a lot of Americans think that the United States is the best country in the world. This isn't the view of many other countries around the world. In general, people view America as a bit of a bully, always portraying itself as the hero, and quick to see the faults of others whilst remaining blatantly ignorant of its own. 4 Germany. We all know why Germany is on this list but Hitler isn't the only reason. Oddly enough Germany's post-war prosperity is a big reason why it is disliked by many. The fact that Germany has become so powerful even though they lost the war, whilst many countries, including the U.K, are still paying war debts even though they won, is like throwing salt in their wounds, and Germany is resented for that. 3 Belgium. Belgium is ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fi5r4kUjV3E

Get more Tips here! www.destinationtips.com According to ilivehere.co.uk, which has been compiling this list for more than a decade, with the votes from thousands of readers, these are the WORST places to live in England. 10: Blackpool Once famed for its golden mile, Blackpool now conjures up images of drunken stags and hens, falling over in the street and spewing on themselves, before retiring to a grotty seaside B&B. 9: Oldham The most deprived town in England according to the ONS, where the streets have been described as “graffiti covered, fly-tipped shells of what they once were”. 8: Sunderland has the highest rate of teen pregnancies in Europe. sexual offences, violent crime and theft are all on the up and are higher than the national average. (I’ve seen policemen on pedal bikes chasing chavs in stolen cars. You might not believe it but I really have seen it!) 7: Gravesend One voter comments: "I have lived in Gravesend all my life. I have visited many other crap towns across Kent like Lewisham, Dartford, Chatham and so on and not one so far, has even came near to being as chav infested as Gravesend." 6. BRADFORD A Commenter says: "Bradford is literally hell on earth. The city centre resembles a squalid cess pit, full of monstrous partially demolished 60’s concrete office blocks, Pound shops, amusement arcades, prostitutes, heroin addicts, Eastern European car-jackers, Asian drug dealers, pre-pubescent mums and mad alcoholic tramps having arguments with themselves." Being the sixth largest city in the country, in terms of population, it now boasts another famous serial killer... 5: ROCHDALE One in seven people in Rochdale had no qualifications at all. Weekly earnings were £413 on average last year, compared to £676 in London. 4. SCUNTHORPE A town once voted the least romantic place in the country. Apparently Maccy Ds is a chav’s staple diet. Well the small town of Scunthorpe has 3. 3. LUTON One commenter points out; "on Christmas day the local McDonalds gets busier every year” "Black, White, Asian it doesn’t matter, everyone looks like they’re trying to escape or have given up hope on life itself." 2. KINGSTON UPON HULL based on official government statistics, Hull is the worst place to live in England. 1. DOVER Apparentñy Dover only beat Hull by 16 votes. One reader comments; Let us for a moment imagine that the British Isles are the silhouette of an old man. Scotland is his cap, Cornwall his toes, Anglia his curved spine, making Dover his herpes infested s**t-hole. Which do you think is the Worst Place to Live in England? ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-wRl1D__S4