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    Backpacker Clothing Etiquette: Your Not a Local

    While it’s tempting to blend in with locals, it’s important to remember that as a backpacker, you’re a visitor. Respecting local customs doesn’t mean you need to impersonate a local. Understanding Respect vs. Cultural Appropriation Respecting local customs and religions is crucial when traveling, but it’s essential to understand the difference between showing respect and cultural appropriation. Wearing traditional clothing like a sarong may seem like a respectful gesture, but it can come off as impersonation rather than genuine respect. While there is nothing wrong with buying the sarong from the woman strolling the beach in Indo, and it is…