Cultural differences

The differences in the perceptions of things or places around the world is something that really intrigues me.  It is really hard to imagine what a brand new place would be like.  The lack of knowledge by some people can give very inaccurate ideas to people who have never been somewhere.  For example, somebody who has never been to Texas could be persuaded not to go simply because they have assumption we ride horses and watch tumbleweed roll around all day; when in reality there are very few people who rely completely on horses for travel.