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WHICH superstitions, old wives tales, and urban legends have you let creep into your life?
Whatever they may be, there’s no doubting generations of fear and wanting the best in life have created internationally known superstitions that millions of people abide by.
Superstitions give us a feeling of control even in situations which are completely out of our hands.
We are also creatures of habit and find comfort in rituals and solidarity so when others around us believe in superstitions, we feel inclined to join in.
And who knows, perhaps these superstitions do hold some truth especially when mixed with a healthy dose of good luck.
One of the most noticeable times superstitions come out to play is when we’re traveling. Apart from being responsible for our passports, we essentially have no control over anything – and that’s kind of terrifying.
Here are a few traveling superstitions found in Asia that might help your journey run smoothly. But we wouldn’t suggest relying on them entirely as your plane won’t wait just because you avoided walking across three drains.
India
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Emotional goodbyes are always difficult but in India, once someone has left the house, don’t call after them.
According to legend, calling someone’s name after they’ve left the house is bad luck.
This means no chasing after someone with forgotten keys or shouting “I love you, have fun” from the doorway.
China
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In Cantonese, the pronunciation of “death” is similar to “four” and many Chinese people believe this number brings bad luck.
So if you’re heading to China, don’t be surprised if your hotel doesn’t have a fourth floor.
However, contrary to the western world, the number 13 is considered to be lucky in China. So if you find yourself in row 13 on an Air China flight, you might get an extra dessert.
Russia
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For most people, sitting on your suitcase means you’ve overpacked.
But in Russia, sitting on your suitcase and taking a moment to reflect on your travels ahead is a way to bring yourself good luck.
Japan
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Superstitions never sleep, especially in Japan.
The Japanese believe sleeping with your pillow facing north will shorten your life. So you may want to dig out that compass.
It’s also good practice to knock on your hotel room door before entering out of respect for any spirits that may be occupying it.
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