Category Cultures & Countries
I have been traveling for over half a year now, and seeing many cultures, I can tell especially how much they can differ even if the countries are right next to each other. At the start of traveling, it felt… Continue Reading →
Nestled between the Caicus Plain and the mountains, this ancient Greco-Roman city is a must-see, especially if you want to escape the overly touristy nearby city of Ephesus. Perched up on a fortified hill, the ancient city of Pergamon is… Continue Reading →
It was an impossibly hot, cloudless day, and to top it all off, we had to line up in the most chaotic spiraling line comprising thousands of eager tourists and prayers. We came in the morning when the fog was… Continue Reading →
The Leaning Tower of Pisa is an architectural phenomenon that brings millions of tourists every year to pose in front of the iconic lean. But there’s just one problem: everyone does the same, generic, boring pose. Walking around the cathedral… Continue Reading →
Distant snow-capped peaks towered over us as I walked outside our highly decorated cabin. The wooden beams that made up the structure of the building were covered in engravings of dates and names. The wood was polished considerably, so much… Continue Reading →
The Bag of Doom
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The bugs gave off a sickly sizzling sound as they fried. Going to a market, I never expected to end up with a bag full of crickets, but after a quick drive in a bus for a group cooking class… Continue Reading →
While I’ve been traveling to many countries, I’ve noticed a few things related to their cultures and how they’re unique/vastly different from each other. In today’s world, there are many religions or beliefs that people follow in their day-to-day lives… Continue Reading →
Sunrise in Besakih
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Waking up at 5 in the morning, I wondered whether it would be worth it. The sound of snoring filled the air – my brother wasn’t up yet. I rolled out of bed and my feet hit the bamboo floor…. Continue Reading →