So, you are going to travel. You book the flight, the hotel accommodation and you decide on what to pack. You also think about what you are going to do once you get to the destination. Going to the tropics? Then sunbathing and a lot of beach parties crowd your itinerary. Leaving for a famous foreign city? Popular landmarks and museums are definite must-sees.

But you can make traveling a lot more memorable by doing other things. When you travel, you do not necessarily have to follow the tour guide’s program. There are a lot of activities that tourists miss out on because they either do not research enough or they are simply not that adventurous.

Traveling should not only be about visiting popular tourists spot. It should also be about immersing yourself in another culture. What best way can you experience a new culture than by actually performing things that are commonly practiced in your destination?

When you go to a foreign country, try riding on its most popular mode of transportation. There’s no harm in taking public transportation. Ride the rickshaws of India. Travel on the Philippine jeepney. Try London’s double-deckers. But just be smart about what you try to ride. Although having an unusual experience is the goal, your safety is still the top priority, so think twice about taking transportation that are considered unsafe, like the overcrowded trains in India.

Also, why don’t you go and try some of your destination’s signature street food? These snacks are cheap and, most of the time, tastier than gourmet. But again, be careful and be sure to keep a watchful eye for the preparation. While it is 100 percent sure that every street food in every country is not prepared through the most meticulous of means, this does not mean that eating street food is generally unsafe. It is a scientific fact that the human body can handle some bacteria, but just make sure that what you are eating is, relatively, safe.

So go ahead and have an unconventional trip!