We all want to live like Anthony Bourdain did. I mean, no shit. Who doesn't want to travel the world, meeting every type of person and eating every type of food? But for most of us mortals, who don't have that kind of money or fame, it's an unattainable lifestyle.
Still, with great age comes great wisdom, so my seventeen-year old ass has decided to teach you how to become your own travel extraordinaire, with nothing but an open mind. If you're into that, please take a moment to subscribe, and comment down below whatever the frick frack you want!
Here goes nothing I guess
𝟙. Buy a cookbook
This is my biggest tip, especially for people who live a hundred miles away from the nearest town or city. Food is a major part of culture- when you make peanut soup in your own little kitchen, you've brought a piece of West Africa into your home. It doesn't matter if you can't do it accurately, or even well. You're already a certified badass.
I have a couple cookbook recommendations ↣here↢.
𝟚. Switch it up
Live in the suburbs? Get yourself over to the nearest city. Live in the city? Make your way to a suburb, or the countryside. Just get out, test those limits. You (maybe) won't have to go too far.
𝟛. Eat something new
If you usually live off IHOP and Nation's, find some pho, or tacos al pastor. If you tend to go for artisanal cocktails and Asian fusion, sit your hipster ass down in a waffle house. Can't find anything? Refer to step one. There's always something new to be learned.
𝟜. Use that interweb
As a member of the iGen, I am an avid user of google chrome. You can find some great stuff online- everything from international news stories to southern home cooking recipes. Educate yourselves, y'all. Know about the second Iraqi civil war. Know how to make a mean sweet potato pie. Just do it.
𝟝. Consume that media
Watch movies about people who don't look like you. Read books that take place halfway across the globe. Don't be afraid to watch a movie with subtitles. And I don't mean French arthouse movies, though those are cool too- I'm talking telenovelas, bollywood, manga. Get in there. Be trashy.
But if you're not feeling trashy, I get it. I still love you. Check out some not-trashy recommendations ↣here↢.
𝟞. I don't know what to call this without being insensitive
Stop by a place of worship (mosque, temple, church, etc) that you don't belong to. Listen to their rabbi, priest, preacher, spiritual leader. Meet people. Be respectful (duh). I've found that most places of worship welcome newcomers, and would love to tell you about their ideas, their beliefs, and their way of life. They might even want to hear about what you believe in. This is always going to be a great learning experience, no matter what you encounter there.
𝟟. Keep your mind open
Everyone has a reason for believing what they believe. Listen, and if given the chance, eat their food. Never be not learning!
That's it, y'all. Hope you enjoyed. Don't forget to subscribe (if you're in the mood), and comment down below your thoughts on my tips! I appreciate constructive criticism! I love you!
Still, with great age comes great wisdom, so my seventeen-year old ass has decided to teach you how to become your own travel extraordinaire, with nothing but an open mind. If you're into that, please take a moment to subscribe, and comment down below whatever the frick frack you want!
Here goes nothing I guess
𝟙. Buy a cookbook
This is my biggest tip, especially for people who live a hundred miles away from the nearest town or city. Food is a major part of culture- when you make peanut soup in your own little kitchen, you've brought a piece of West Africa into your home. It doesn't matter if you can't do it accurately, or even well. You're already a certified badass.
I have a couple cookbook recommendations ↣here↢.
𝟚. Switch it up
Live in the suburbs? Get yourself over to the nearest city. Live in the city? Make your way to a suburb, or the countryside. Just get out, test those limits. You (maybe) won't have to go too far.
𝟛. Eat something new
If you usually live off IHOP and Nation's, find some pho, or tacos al pastor. If you tend to go for artisanal cocktails and Asian fusion, sit your hipster ass down in a waffle house. Can't find anything? Refer to step one. There's always something new to be learned.
𝟜. Use that interweb
As a member of the iGen, I am an avid user of google chrome. You can find some great stuff online- everything from international news stories to southern home cooking recipes. Educate yourselves, y'all. Know about the second Iraqi civil war. Know how to make a mean sweet potato pie. Just do it.
𝟝. Consume that media
Watch movies about people who don't look like you. Read books that take place halfway across the globe. Don't be afraid to watch a movie with subtitles. And I don't mean French arthouse movies, though those are cool too- I'm talking telenovelas, bollywood, manga. Get in there. Be trashy.
But if you're not feeling trashy, I get it. I still love you. Check out some not-trashy recommendations ↣here↢.
𝟞. I don't know what to call this without being insensitive
Stop by a place of worship (mosque, temple, church, etc) that you don't belong to. Listen to their rabbi, priest, preacher, spiritual leader. Meet people. Be respectful (duh). I've found that most places of worship welcome newcomers, and would love to tell you about their ideas, their beliefs, and their way of life. They might even want to hear about what you believe in. This is always going to be a great learning experience, no matter what you encounter there.
𝟟. Keep your mind open
Everyone has a reason for believing what they believe. Listen, and if given the chance, eat their food. Never be not learning!
That's it, y'all. Hope you enjoyed. Don't forget to subscribe (if you're in the mood), and comment down below your thoughts on my tips! I appreciate constructive criticism! I love you!
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