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The World of Wagashi
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The Sea Women of Jeju Island
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The Diverse Tribes of Tanzania
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Five Unique Festivals That Celebrate Italian Cuisine
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Colleen Brown
Just a mere mention of Italy evokes images of the delicious foods that make up the country’s world-reno
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Taiwan’s Wang Yeh Boat Burning Festival
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Natalie Halpern
Every three years, Taiwanese locals gather in the port town of Donggang for an eight-day festival in which a large wooden boat is set on fire to ward off disease.
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Oktoberfest: The Largest Beer Festival in the World
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Colleen Brown
It might come as a surprise to some of the millions of Oktoberfest attendees that the German festival’s origins had nothing to do with beer.
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Borobudur: The World's Largest Buddhist Monument
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Colleen Brown
Located in Java, Indonesia, the Borobudur Temple Compounds was built in the 8th and 9th
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8 Facts About Turkey to Expand Your Cultural Awareness
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Natalie Halpern
There are more than 30 languages spoken in Turkey.
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Hindu Traditions Practiced Across India
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Natalie Halpern
India is rich in cultural diversity, and that diversity is reflected in the Hindu traditions people follow throughout the country.
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Some of the Funniest Brazilian Idioms and Expressions
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Colleen Brown
While living in Brazil, you’ll hear many colorful phrases that reflect the country’s people and culture.
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An Introduction to Asian Egg Coffee
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Italy has expresso.
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Arabic Isn’t the Only Language Cairo’s Drivers Speak
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With more than 20 million residents and millions of cars on the road, the Cairo metropolitan area is th
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