People in the modern world have grown to be sheltered in the environment in which they live. Thanks to the invention of TV, the internet and phones, we’ve become very separated from other cultures. While this was never the goal of such technology, we have become knowledgeable of other cultures only on a superficial level, without really experiencing the realities of other ways of life. If you’re wanting to experience other cultures within America, you might think about Hawaiian vacation rentals, which could give you a Poipu vacation and see the world from another angle. You could also try experiencing Native American tribes, though these have become increasingly scarce with the influence of Western models of behavior.

Why is our culture so dominant? It would be a bit presumptuous to claim we’ve become cultural leaders of the world simply due to the fact that we’ve got everything worked out, and our culture is correct. The dominance of the West, and America in particular, arose out of World War II, in which seemingly every country involved has their resources drastically reduced, while America was still sturdy from only joining the war after the attacks at Pearl Harbor. Since then, the United States has influenced the planet through its powerful political pull, it’s monetary and military superiority, and its idealized culture that has come through television and Hollywood.

While Americans are undoubtedly incredibly lucky to be in this dominant position, this doesn’t mean there aren’t other cultures that can show a lot to the average US citizen. Staying within ones own country for an entire lifetime means many of the things offered by the world will be missed out on, and the great wonders of planet Earth will go unnoticed. So it’s no wonder that millions of Americans have felt the “travel bug” and are itching to get out of the areas they know so well.

Going to another country and seeing a new culture doesn’t mean just peeking at the way people live from an outsiders view. Very often, it’s possible to become a part of this culture yourself. The way in which people of the world cook, eat, talk and communicate can be drastically new, and these all point to ways in which the actual mindset of different people can look so strange and unnatural at first glance.

It’s no surprise that experiencing new cultures in this way can mean notions of racism are eradicated. As we see the way in which differing viewpoints are formed, we can gain a respect for those we may disagree with, and see their views in more intricate ways. Yet this doesn’t mean a persons patriotism will be lost either. Witnessing the beauty of another culture can highlight the small joys in our own way of life that we often lose sight of.

For anyone wanting to learn about themselves and the planet they live in, travel is a must. While it’s not necessarily cheap and can often be difficult, it’s recommended you travel outside your country of origin at least once in your lifetime.

Tags: Native American, Pearl Harbor, travel, United States

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