{"id":2248,"date":"2023-08-20T13:45:46","date_gmt":"2023-08-20T09:45:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/getaway.qodeinteractive.com\/?p=2248"},"modified":"2024-04-15T11:47:17","modified_gmt":"2024-04-15T07:47:17","slug":"what-to-pack-for-a-trip-to-a-conservative-country","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/falcontourism.ae\/en\/what-to-pack-for-a-trip-to-a-conservative-country\/","title":{"rendered":"What to Pack for a Trip to a Conservative Country"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Choosing what to pack for conservative countries can sometimes be tricky to navigate, especially for female travelers. While some countries are much more strict with their cultural and social expectations, I always err on the side of caution and dress conservatively to avoid any unwanted attention or to cause offense.<\/p>\n<p>For the most part, countries that have a large Muslim, Hindu and\/or Buddhist influence are the countries that you\u2019ll need to cover up in. It\u2019s important to respect local and religious traditions at all times, and you should be aware of your behavior to ensure it doesn\u2019t offend local customs \u2014 and that begins with dressing modestly.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h5>Take time to think through your outfits and pack for your trip to a conservative country!<\/h5>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>It is considered a sign of respect to keep your knees and shoulders covered, and so I\u2019d recommend making sure you have items in your suitcase to do just that. When visiting very conservative destination, you may need to go as far as to cover your arms (down to the hands), hair, and feet.<\/p>\n<p>Headscarves may not be required everywhere in a conservative country, but from my experience in Morocco, I found that whenever I received unwanted attention as a tourist, all I had to do was cover my head and nobody would bother me. My rule of thumb is to always have something I could drape around my shoulders and cover my legs with, in case it\u2019s necessary while I\u2019m out exploring.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h5>Use my packing ideas below, but revise as needed based on weather and season for when you plan your own trip to a conservative country like Morocco, Jordan, Turkey, Dubai, Indonesia, and more!<\/h5>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>1. Sun Hat :<\/strong>\u00a0You\u2019ll definitely need a wide-brim hat to protect you from the rays. Pack 1 or 2 just to be safe, and make sure they aren\u2019t made of thick material that will make you sweat!<\/p>\n<p><strong>2. Light Scarf :<\/strong>\u00a0I pack a scarf on every trip but you\u2019ll definitely want a few throughout conservative countries. They\u2019re great for covering your shoulder and chest, and still, allow you to show off some style!<\/p>\n<p><strong>3. Sunglasses :<\/strong>\u00a0Always protect your eyes.<\/p>\n<p><strong>4. Sandals :<\/strong>\u00a0You\u2019ll spend lots of time walking, so I highly recommend investing in a comfortable pair of supportive (and cute!) sandals.<\/p>\n<p><strong>5. Day Bag :<\/strong>\u00a0I typically travel the ONA Prince Street Messenger because it\u2019s made of high quality, sturdy materials, and it can fit all of my camera gear and wallet easily.<\/p>\n<p><strong>6. Long Sleeve Blouse : <\/strong>Pick thin, soft material for your blouses \u2014 they\u2019re great for layering, and offers coverage of your shoulders and chest.<\/p>\n<p><strong>7. Short Sleeve Blouses :<\/strong>\u00a0When you don\u2019t need to cover your arms, short sleeve is much cooler \u2014 just be sure to watch the cleavage.<br \/>\n<strong><br \/>\n8. Denim Shirt :<\/strong>\u00a0They look super cute with most bottoms and are perfect for layering.<\/p>\n<p><strong>9. Shawl :<\/strong>\u00a0I brought one to cover my shoulders, but also allows you to wear something more lightweight like a tank top, while still being covered.<\/p>\n<p><strong>10. Kaftans :<\/strong>\u00a0I travel with kaftans, shawls, and kimonos everywhere because they\u2019re so easy to throw on to cover your shoulders, and mix and match with dresses.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6387\" src=\"https:\/\/falcontourism.ae\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/DSCF7257-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"712\" height=\"534\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6386\" src=\"https:\/\/falcontourism.ae\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/DSCF4102.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1365\" height=\"2048\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6384\" src=\"https:\/\/falcontourism.ae\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/IMG_3185.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1536\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>11. Short Tunic :<\/strong>\u00a0I paired a few different tunics with white jeans or tucked into a maxi skirt. Make sure the fabric is soft and breathable!<\/p>\n<p><strong>12. Longer Tunic :<\/strong>\u00a0Same as the shorter tunic but you can layer with comfortable leggings, while still covering your backside (tight clothing like leggings alone can be frowned upon).<\/p>\n<p><strong>13. Maxi Dresses :<\/strong>\u00a0You can\u2019t go wrong with multiple, lightweight maxi dresses. I like solid colors so they can go with any scarf, shawl or kimono!<br \/>\n<strong><br \/>\n14. Midi Dress :<\/strong>\u00a0A dress longer than your knees, with breathable fabric, is great when you\u2019re out exploring (but cooler than a maxi!).<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6382\" src=\"https:\/\/falcontourism.ae\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Photo-Mar-09-12-23-53-PM-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1635\" height=\"2048\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6381\" src=\"https:\/\/falcontourism.ae\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/DSCF7017-6.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"712\" height=\"534\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6380\" src=\"https:\/\/falcontourism.ae\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/DSCF5868-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1857\" height=\"2560\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>15. Leggings :<\/strong>\u00a0I rocked white leggings A LOT on my trip. They were perfect for layering under tunics and shawls, and kept cooler than black pants. Make sure the fabric is stretchy and breathable!<\/p>\n<p><strong>16. Maxi Skirt :<\/strong>\u00a0Having a maxi skirt or two makes it easy to throw together an outfit \u2014 pair it with a blouse, or a shorter kimono.<\/p>\n<p><strong>17. Flowy Pants :<\/strong>\u00a0Who doesn\u2019t love a comfy pair of flowy pants?! Mix and match patterns and colors.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6379\" src=\"https:\/\/falcontourism.ae\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/DSCF4262.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1365\" height=\"2048\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6378\" src=\"https:\/\/falcontourism.ae\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/DSCF4767.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1999\" height=\"1333\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Choosing what to pack for conservative countries can sometimes be tricky to navigate, especially for female travelers. While some countries are much more strict with their cultural and social expectations, I always err on the side of caution and dress conservatively to avoid any unwanted attention or to cause offense.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"elementor_theme","format":"standard","meta":{"_joinchat":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[116,62],"tags":[65,68,71],"class_list":["post-2248","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-dubai-adventures","category-dubai-safari-tours","tag-adventure","tag-guide","tag-travel","travel-monster-post","no-post-thumbnail","latest_post"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/falcontourism.ae\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2248","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/falcontourism.ae\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/falcontourism.ae\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/falcontourism.ae\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/falcontourism.ae\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2248"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/falcontourism.ae\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2248\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/falcontourism.ae\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2248"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/falcontourism.ae\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2248"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/falcontourism.ae\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2248"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}<!-- This website is optimized by Airlift. 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