My best friend and I planned this trip to India together but she keeps making comments about how 'authentic' everything is or isn't and I can tell it's bothering our local guide, and I don't know how to address it without ruining our friendship or the trip.
More people experience this than they realize.
One person's quest for authentic experience becomes another person's source of embarrassment, revealing incompatible philosophies about cultural engagement.
“Where Are You with Vacation and holiday across cultures?”
Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.