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Post by jovial24 on Oct 31, 2004 13:54:49 GMT -5
I'm a chinese girl from Singapore who has travelled to europe in may this year. I did not receive any "special treatment" except once in Spain where this punk was uttering something with his friend while we were queuing up to make our payments in a store. They were apparently joking about us but i guess its only because they have never seen someone other than their kind?? Geez i have no idea but it doesnt bother me as i just ignored them.
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Post by googleygoo on Oct 31, 2004 18:17:23 GMT -5
well, I suppose there are 'punks' everywhere!
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Post by P on Nov 29, 2004 18:08:56 GMT -5
Hi, this topic caught my attention since i will be traveling with a friend in may of this year. I'm a peruvian and my friend is from nigeria, we both have lived in the US for most of our lives but are very tied to our cultures as well since we live in miami where that kind of thing is very common place. I was wondering if we would encounter any prejudice? I was in europe last year but with a tour group from spain and really did not notice much discrimination except a little odd looks in spain of all places!!! thanks and I look forward to asking more questions as we finalize our itenararies  |
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Post by jennifer on Nov 29, 2004 18:15:46 GMT -5
Hi!
Well, I personnally don't think you'll have any problems, I mean, no matter where you go there is a certain amount of crooked looks by certain intolerant people, but i wouldn't worry about it. It sure won't ruin your trip! Just ignore them if there are people you annoy you!
xoxo
jen
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Post by googleygoo on Nov 30, 2004 0:59:41 GMT -5
There were some interesting notes on Rick Steve's website. The discussion mostly came from African Americans and/or interracial couples. I think Jennifer's tips are probably on the money. And at least you are travelling with a buddy, so you guys can watch out for each other.
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Post by stanncie on Nov 30, 2004 16:46:15 GMT -5
Hi, i'm the girl who wrote above, i finally registered cuz i think i'm going to be asking a lot of questions!! Thanks for your advice, a lot of times i feel that i am very sheltered in miami cuz it's so diverse and many people have told me that a lot of times stares are not meant in a mean way , just curiosity cuz they are not used to seeing people different from themselves.  I will be writing soon about itenerary questions, in the appropriate sections of course!! |
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Post by googleygoo on Nov 30, 2004 21:37:21 GMT -5
Stanncie, It's funny you say that you're "sheltered" because you're actually exposed to diversity! Usually I call other people sheltered because they're NOT exposed to diversity. But I think you're also right, because us New Yorkers can be "sheltered" in a sense, in that we're sheltered from ignorance. It's hard to believe that there are people out there who can be racist. At any rate, call me naive but I think travel promotes cultural exchange... maybe the more "minority" travelers go abroad, the less we will seem strange and curious, and the less we will be stared at? That's probably too idealistic, but anyway... I'm not going to let the prospect of some strange stares thwart my travel plans  |
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Post by kirabolton on Dec 7, 2004 0:25:43 GMT -5
I might be travelling by myself a bit in Europe and i'm Australian. I'm just curious to how well Australians are recieved in Europe? ESpecially Italy?
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Post by MuvverRussia on Dec 7, 2004 5:38:59 GMT -5
No problem with Australians. I travelled a bit with some guys from Melbourne last year - other than the old stereotypes (which you'll be unlikely to receive) you'll be fine.
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Post by narcissusgray on Jan 10, 2005 21:06:58 GMT -5
As an Asian myself, I feel like there's a huge gap. In America, there is the large Asian upper-middle class, the sterotype of well-off Asians with kids going to Ivies. In Europe, the only Asians I encountered were backs of tourist buses or restaurant owners. I found this dearth very unsettling, perhaps because I do fit into this upper-middle class Asian stereotype. I guess the differences in opinion are simply different perspectives and experiences.
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