We all know I love to travel. Experience new things. Go on adventures with people. Try new foods. Sleep in foreign places. It's thrilling. Invigorating. To me, there is nothing else like it. And at some point tonight, while looking for a video to share, it hit me that it's less about where I go and more about the cultures I encounter.
There is just something magical about diving into a whole new world where everything is different. The language, income, government structure, religious beliefs, taboos, societal roles. By completely taking you out of your comfort zone, it heightens your awareness and allows you to become porous. Able to absorb so much more. I always find myself humbled when tossed into new cultures. I need to relearn everything I thought I knew or assumed. It really strips you down and allows you to embrace everything and rebuild.
I'm going to share with you three different videos that in a way highlight what I'm trying to say. They may appear to only be about language on the surface, but if you look deeper, you'll see it's much more than just the words and pronunciations. Watch how people interact, where they live, what they eat, etc.
God damn. These just want to make me travel more. And lets not ignore how beautifully shot these all are.
Video one is appropriate because I currently live here and it seems fitting to show you America's West Coast culture before we dive into a few others.
EF - Live The Language - Los Angeles from Albin Holmqvist on Vimeo.
Video two should also be pretty easy to figure out. First, I was in this country earlier in the year and have been praising my experience(s) ever since I've come back. Second, a friend near and dear to me lives there so they can relate to the difference in cultures between the three countries showcased.
EF - Live The Language - Barcelona from Albin Holmqvist on Vimeo.
And finally video three was the closest I could find to Ireland. I know, London isn't exactly the same thing, but work with me here. We may speak the same language (aside from spelling) but notice the little nuances that are different between LA and London - then compare everything to España. Crazy right?
EF - Live The Language - London from Albin Holmqvist on Vimeo.
It's not just your country out there. Remember when you travel, you're the foreigner. Don't be ignorant and expect people to adapt to you. Be gracious. Learn their ways.
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