Archive · 19 Jul 2026
Traveling Blunders: A Humorous Guide to Cultural Mishaps
Professor Abhik Roy has written a funny book called 'Traveling Blunders' about the silly mistakes people make when they travel to different countries.
He tells short stories about things that went wrong because of cultural differences.
For example, in India, not looking someone in the eye is polite, but in the United States, it can make people think you are not honest.
The book also has funny drawings and gives tips on how to avoid making these mistakes.
It's a fun way to learn about different cultures and how to be a better traveler.
Professor Abhik Roy's 'Traveling Blunders' is a comic book travel guide with 60 short stories about cultural blunders.
The book covers experiences from various countries including India, the United States, China, Japan, and Europe.
Each story is accompanied by illustrations by Gwen Grafft and ends with practical and philosophical tips.
The book highlights cultural differences such as eye contact norms and haggling practices.
Roy prefers spontaneous travel over meticulously planned itineraries, leading to serendipitous discoveries.
- Who
- Professor Abhik Roy, a traveler and author
- What
- A comic book travel guide detailing cultural blunders and lessons learned
- When
- The book is a compilation of experiences over a quarter of a century
- Where
- Various countries including India, the United States, China, Japan, and Europe
- Why
- To educate travelers about cultural differences and avoid common mistakes
Cultural Sensitivity
Cultural Ignorance
Eye Contact
Cultural Sensitivity
Avoiding eye contact is a sign of respect in Indian culture.
Cultural Ignorance
In Western cultures, avoiding eye contact can be seen as a sign of dishonesty or lack of confidence.
Haggling
Cultural Sensitivity
Haggling is a common and acceptable practice in many cultures, especially in markets.
Cultural Ignorance
In upscale Western stores, haggling is considered inappropriate and can lead to negative reactions.
- Author
- Professor Abhik Roy
- Book Title
- Traveling Blunders
- Number of Stories
- 60
- Pages
- 150
- Illustrator
- Gwen Grafft
- Countries Visited
- China, Japan, Korea, Thailand, Myanmar, Austria, Hungary, Turkey, Italy, Germany, France, England, The Netherlands, United States