The question of the day is this; what type of clothing or behaviors might make us stand out while abroad? It's a good question, and one that I think we've all pondered. Clothing will be a giveaway for some. We're packing light, so some of us may just be wearing athletic shorts and trainers daily, which will give the impression that we're tourists. Another surefire way to appear as a tourist, specifically American, would be to wear politically slanted clothing. I'd say it wouldn't be a good idea to be wearing around your favorite Bern shirts or Trump pins whilst in Europe.

Behavior is also going to play a large part in us being recognized or not. We're going to be exploring every little crevice and appear lost all the same; it's a dead giveaway that we're from another country. Couple that with the way we speak and our American traditions, and people will know. This isn't a bad thing though. With being a tourist comes a unique experience. Natives will recognize our unfamiliarity, sure, but that opens up the door to conversations and opportunities that we otherwise wouldn't have had. Embrace being a tourist and have fun!