People need to have a personal interest in other people. There should be less time talking about what they feel is important, and more time listening and thinking about what other people view as important.
I have been to Belize, a very tropical place. This is where my parents are from. One thing I did not get to do and wanted to do very much was visit Mayan ruins. I have also been to Mexico. The environment is similar to where I live now, desert like.