Soaking Naked in Japanese Onsen

Of the many parts of Japanese culture I have come to appreciate, Onsen might be on top of the list. I remember hanging out with a tourist couple on my last Japan trip. It was their first day, and the wife asked me what was the one thing she shouldn’t miss to experience in…

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Spanish Culture Chat with Sharon of Bamba Collective

Meet Sharon, a Spanish, born and bred in San Sebastian who moved to Melbourne more than 5 years ago. I got to know Sharon when I stumbled upon her pop-up stall, Bamba Bamba Collective at the Finders Keepers Market Melbourne. She is the artist behind the colourful eye-catching jewellery that is right up my…

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Is It Morbid To Be Fascinated By Cemetery?

I recently walked inside a cemetery in Copenhagen and ate the horrid Scandinavian licorice in front of Hans Handerson’s grave. I was only half-listening to Lisa, our beautiful tour guide when she said that people actually go on dates and have parties there. Apparently, It’s a part of the urban culture in Copenhagen. I…

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Hoptimist Danish Culture Happiness Symbol

I spotted a familiar-looking toy at the Copenhagen airport Illums Bolighus, the famous Danish design store. I picked one with the box to read the label. Hoptimist, it said, is all about smiles, optimism, and high spirits. Make every day a little more joyful, it continued to explain about the smiling head with a…

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Ramadan And Eid Celebration In Indian Culture Chat

Ramadan is the holiest month in the Muslim calendar. During the entire month of Ramadan, Muslims fast every day from dawn to sunset, which is meant to be a time of spiritual discipline. Ramadan And Eid Celebration in Indian Culture Eid Mubarak Fafa! Now, tell us how is Eid celebrated in Indian culture? Okay,…

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