Hiking in Austria – is it as popular as stereotypes suggest? Growing up in Austria, especially in the countryside, I always took walks for granted. It’s a way to relax after a long day of work and often a way to socialize. It’s not uncommon to see groups of people meet up regularly not for […]
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Just as some believe Frenchmen to be constantly riding bicycles with strings of onions around their necks, there are also many misconceptions about what makes a stereotypical Austrian. The Sound of Music (1965) gave us the idea that it is a nation of mountain-dwelling, lederhosen-clad lovers of schnitzel, however, any true Austrian will tell that […]
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If you’re travelling around Australia, no doubt you would have had your pre-conceptions about the wonderful Aussies. However, there are a few phrases and stereotypes of Australians that not all Aussies will agree with, and some Australians hate these stereotypes with a passion! Here are the 3 stereotypes that Aussies working at Nomads Airlie Beach […]
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Culture Trip is pointing fingers at badly scripted tourist campaigns and pop culture references for fostering Australian stereotypes and misconceptions. Allow us to dispel the rumours and myths about everything, from our d.e.a.d.l.y animals, to our culinary choices and everything in between. D.e.a.d.l.y Animals It’s true that Australia is home to some of the d.e.a.d.l.i.e.s.t […]
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The Netherlands is a beautiful country. But there are a lot of misconceptions about The Netherlands floating around. I found the 35 biggest misconceptions about The Netherlands and will explain them to you. As a Dutch person, I must admit that some misconceptions about The Netherlands are more annoying than others. So, here’s to no […]
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Congratulations – you’re not afraid to give your opinion, nor offended when small children tell you off, and you’d never reject anything free. Those are just some of the more prevalent Dutch stereotypes. Every nation has certain ways of doing things, albiet in a generalised, stereotypical way. But some idiosyncrasies deserve embracing and can teach […]
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