I love my Viking boat tattoo—and, more importantly, the memory of getting it in Copenhagen’s Meatpacking District with my best friend.…
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Little India is the one place that I wouldn’t miss going to every time I visit Singapore. There are many things to do, discover, and feast.…
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My Christmas memories are filled with hugs, delicious meals, a gorgeous Christmas tree, games with my cousins and exchanging gifts.…
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Henna art has its own significance in Indian traditions and culture from weddings to medical. The Indian culture has great traditional value for it.…
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Bangkok has been the first of many cultural experiences for me. It was the first time I visited a weekend market, a Wat and took a boat to cross a river. I loved most of my experiences there, though not all of them. I have been here for a few days and am leaving…
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Interestingly, even after centuries, Haiku, Japanese-born poetry, remains popular and has integrated well into modern Japanese culture.…
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Well, you live, and you learn (new tidbits about other cultures). Or you repeat another day. You know, a la Groundhog Day.…
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When I shared this with him, he grunted and replied, "You a(l)so another Yaya Papaya!!" Oh, Singapore, I love you so much!…
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I work in the travel industry and have been including the word exotic, the most overused travel jargon, in almost all tour proposals.…
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