As a travel writer, it’s a good idea to travel with an open mind and be objective. It’s good to open yourself to new ideas. You don’t have to accept them, but be willing to listen to other perspectives. Expand your horizons and go beyond your current beliefs. You never know, you may learn something new!
Christine Garvin, a writer for Brave New Traveler, recently wrote the article Does Hollywood Influence Your Perception Of Religions Worldwide She asked readers, Does learning about other cultures, faiths, and people firsthand make a person less influenced by Hollywood’s interpretation of different religions My response was …it’s a scary thought that people look to Hollywood to enlighten them.
