It is an important part of any excursion abroad to investigate and understand the cultural differences of the country you intend visiting. The aim should be to familiarise the participants in the habits and customs of the country so that they can interact in a socially aware way ensuring that they do not offend local customs. With this in mind a basic knowledge of the language can greatly enhance the experience of the visit for the participant.
Visit Leaders should be able to communicate effectively in the native language of the country or through a translator in order to manage the business relating to the visit or any problems arising.
It is also important to know the laws that apply to your participants in the country visited, such as the age of consent, or the age at which alcohol can be bought and consumed.
