Do trips to 'foreign worlds' and 'exotic cultures' enhance our prejudices?

Many travellers see themselves as explorers, but this alone has colonial overtones. Photos: dpa

When we travel, we want to experience new things, broaden our horizons, educate ourselves. But do trips to “foreign worlds” and “exotic cultures” only enhance our prejudices?

Many travellers, especially from Europe, head to new countries with the dream of expanding their horizons and experiencing something new.