Does anyone have any ideas on how to not stand out so much as a tourist when traveling to Aruba? Obviously, you can't transform into a native, but what are some of the things that tourists should never do? Is there anything that tourists should know (like places to avoid, e.g.) before traveling there?

For me, you have to dress like them. Well, at first glance, you made the change good. However, no matter how many times of try you make change then of course, it will remain the same.

I hope I could look like one of them. I don't have an idea as to how could that be possible but, if you study Aruba, I guess that would help you somehow. It would take time though. :rolleyes: Does the locals have blond hair?

hirami wrote:

Does anyone have any ideas on how to not stand out so much as a tourist when traveling to Aruba? Obviously, you can't transform into a native, but what are some of the things that tourists should never do? Is there anything that tourists should know (like places to avoid, e.g.) before traveling there?

i guess knowing the language first may do the trick..but on the physical appearance maybe its difficult not to stand out especially if your Caucasian..

I know one. Don't look like an ignorant. Study your guides completely so that you wouldn't always look around too much. This way, even though your appearance is foreign, it won't be easy for them not to judge whether or not your an Aruban or not.

bethoven wrote:

For me, you have to dress like them. Well, at first glance, you made the change good. However, no matter how many times of try you make change then of course, it will remain the same.

Hmm... Not bad. But I think Arubans really have a standard way of dressing though.