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46 Things People Changed About Their Lifestyles After Visiting Other Countries
Travel,LifestyleAUG 19, 2025

46 Things People Changed About Their Lifestyles After Visiting Other Countries

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When traveling, we can’t help but notice how different life in other countries is, from the way people eat to the way they work and relax. This contrast often leaves us perplexed, but rarely do we stop to think that such unique habits can be adopted into our own routines, too. 
These people, on the other hand, did and even shared them under this popular thread in hopes that others would find them helpful as well. Scroll down to find them below, and don’t forget to upvote those that you are tempted to try for yourself!

#41

Group of people roasting food over an outdoor fire pit, showcasing interesting and cool habits adopted after visiting other countries.
Living in a variety of LATAM countries as a North American made me revisit the value I place on family. I've been way more intentional about maintaining communication with my family after seeing how important it is in LATAM.
10points

#42

Lime and sesame oil.
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#43

I now love sparkling water. It all started when I got a stomach bug in Mexico and the mini fridge in my room had a can of sparkling water that settled my stomach. Been a fan every since.
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#44

I'm not sure if it counts, but I learned to play the harmonica when I lived in the US during my exchange period and still play it in my home country.

I *really* wish I could install a bidet, though.
9points

#45

Started saying “no worries” after hearing it everywhere in Australia in the early 2000s. Now I hear it all the time in the USA. I like to think I started a trend. lol.
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#46

Apertivo hour.
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