The world is getting more homogenous but it has a long way to go, so I think it is still extremely applicable. And the world is nowhere near as Americanized as

The world is getting more homogenous but it has a long way to go, so I think it is still extremely applicable. And the world is nowhere near as Americanized as you think, I would argue that in most places it takes much more effort to avoid the local culture and stay in a Westernized comfort zone than what you suggest.