What to Avoid Wearing as an American Tourist

American tourists are known for sticking out when they travel to foreign locations. It can be in how we look, how we dress, how we act, and more. Our customs are different from that of the rest of the world, and sometimes that can make us a target for crime. As a blonde-haired, blue-eyed female traveler, I can personally say that blending in can be hard but not impossible. Here are my tips on what to avoid wearing as an American tourist.

Quick note: I know that many people will say that you should wear whatever you want and that is true. However, if your goal is to blend in, then you must look and act like a local. If you don’t care about blending in, then wear whatever suits your fancy!

Baseball Caps

Baseball caps aren’t worn anywhere else in the world. As someone who grew up in Seattle, baseball caps were my go-to for many years. However, it is an obvious sign that you are a tourist. Avoid wearing the cap and replace it with a fashionable sun hat or umbrella when you travel.

Basketball Shorts

Just like baseball caps, basketball shorts are not popular in other countries. Young men around the world simply don’t wear them out in public. Wear long pants, cargo shorts, khaki shorts, or something along those lines instead.