culture

Whether you’re traveling in Europe, or roaming exotic lands in Asia, places of worship will have a place in your tourist itinerary. Churches and chapels, mosques, Hindu and Buddhist temples, synagogues – almost all places of worship of the major religions are similar… read full article

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When on vacation, it’s easy to see all the sites or visit the right museums. Trying to soak up local culture proves to be the real challenge, especially since most tourist activities don’t engage you directly in the environment as the natives live in it.

To avoid the bland taste… read full article

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Ready for your next vacation in Italy?

If you’ve already booked your flight and your hotel, and just can’t wait to explore the country and soak up the Italian culture, check out this short list of things not to forget when on holiday in Rome

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Paris, France is known far and wide as the beautiful City of Lights, the capital of the fashion world, capital of haute cuisine, etc. etc. etc. It is often forgotten however that up until the middle of the last century Paris was also the capital of the French… read full article

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The island of Cuba in the Caribbean offers travelers fantastic natural sites of rare beauty, such as Alejandro de Humboldt and Desembarco del Granma national parks. But more than wonderful sandy beaches, blue lagoons, and lush tropical forests, the country boasts plenty of beautiful cultural landmarks including remarkable examples… read full article

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The Tradition

I’ve been living in Tuscany, Italy, for a few years now and one of the habits that I have had picked up is the art of coffee drinking.

This may sound simple but as I have found out coffee is no laughing matter when it comes to Italian’s… read full article

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1. St James Cathedral in Sibenik

Sibenik, or rather Šibenik, is the beautiful old town looking out over the Adriatic Sea, at the mouth of the river Krka in the south west of Croatia. The town’s most famous asset is the magnificent… read full article

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1. Schönbrunn Palace and Gardens

Declared world heritage site by UNESCO in 1996, the palace and gardens of Schönbrunn are a must-see for lovers of princely Baroque and Gesamtkunstwerk - a German word for a unified work of art. The impressive palace… read full article

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When traveling to Japan, many people fear the possibility of committing a cultural faux pas. The truth is that there are a lot of rules to follow and many ways to mess up, but luckily the Japanese are generally a forgiving people. And… read full article

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