I visited France as a teenager. It was my first taste of another country’s culture. The new language, foods, sights, sounds, smells and schedules fascinated me. At the same time, the experience was a little unsettling. Imagine trying to get a hot loaf of French bread without speaking French.
Since then, I have traveled to many countries. Each has a culture all its own. All are fascinating to explore and all have some aspects that are disquieting.