While in Korea, I bought a few "souvenirs" for myself, but my favourite, almost two years later, is the Dojang, a Korean name stamp.…
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Lena is the founder of Nagoya Foodie Tour and blog. Originally from Munich, Germany she has been living in Japan for around 5 years. She used to live in Tokyo, Japan’s capital but didn’t like it that much because it is a very big, loud, and crowded city. Last year Lena and her husband…
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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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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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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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Onam marks the onset of the official Malayalam calendar and the first month of the year. Legend has it that Onam is held to celebrate Kerala's beloved King Mahabali.…
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Meet Evelyn of Evelyn from the Internets. She is a Texas-based digital storyteller who makes funny videos on YouTube about culture, self-reflection, and observations about the world.…
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Omiyage is a souvenir to bring back from a trip for family and friends. Simply put, it's a souvenir but intrinsic to Japanese culture…
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I started and finished Sunday with Sumiko this week ━ during the trip to Kerala India to visit the in-laws.…
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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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Ekiben will always have a special place in my heart for many reasons. From the school lunch box (my mom prepared with lots of love) to eating quietly while contemplating about life or sharing train rides memories in Japan while enjoying the ever-changing beautiful scenery.…
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