1) Learn to Speak Spanish
2) Immerse yourself in Culture
3) Dance!
4) Taste the Food
5) Learn to Love Nature
6) Be Adventurous
7) Understand a Region’s History
8) Be Pro-active about Poverty
9) Accept things as they are
10) Find the time to take a break from the chaos of travel
According to Real Travel, via Real Travel Blogs, July 20th 2007.