Traditions – Places Happen

The Maid Cafés in Japan

Alex — Tue, 23 Jan 2024 15:38:30 +0000

Maid Cafés in Japan, a fascinating blend of cuteness, culture, and a touch of the surreal! These unique establishments, born in the heart of Tokyo’s Akihabara district, have become a cultural phenomenon, offering an experience that’s as much about the ambiance and interaction as it is about the food and drink. Let’s embark on a whimsical journey through the world of Maid Cafés…

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Spanish Dancing Horses, Sherry and Flamenco in Jerez

Alex — Sat, 11 Apr 2020 11:45:59 +0000

Jerez de la Frontera (or just Jerez) is often overlooked as a travel destination, even though it has just as much to offer as other better known places in Andalucia, Spain. It is most famous for its horses, sherry and flamenco. And not coincidentally, the two most important festivals are Feria del Caballo (or Jerez Horse Fair) and Feria de la Vendimia (Grape Harvest Fair).If you like horses…

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Celebrating New Years in Cartagena

Alex — Mon, 30 Mar 2020 15:33:01 +0000

If you are looking for a perfect place to celebrate New Year Eve, then Cartagena should definitely be on your list. Ideal weather, fireworks, dancing in the streets and live music everywhere. Families get together, dress in white and go out to dine. Seems like every restaurant or hotel in the city organize a special New Year’s Eve dinner – the streets are lined with tables and stages.

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Boats Full of Papayas in Mekong Delta

Alex — Wed, 11 Mar 2020 15:52:01 +0000

The main reason we went to Can Tho in Vietnam was to explore the floating markets in Mekong Delta. In town, we got to try some local beer bottled in metal cylinders and the food was great (as everywhere in Vietnam), but the floating markets were still the highlight. We arranged a boat tour with a couple of English speaking students a night before and set off to meet them before dawn the next…

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Cao Dai Great Temple – home to a unique religion in Vietnam

Alex — Wed, 12 Feb 2020 18:49:49 +0000

Caodaism – a unique religion that was established in Southern Vietnam in 1926. It is a mix of Christianity, Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism, and Islam. In addition to Jesus Christ, Buddha and Muhammad, worshipers also honor Joan of Arc, Julius Cesar and Victor Hugo. The religion’s organization is similar to that of the Roman Christian – they have nine levels of hierarchy…

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Hanoi – a Capital on the Red River

Alex — Tue, 11 Feb 2020 17:09:58 +0000

Welcome to Hanoi – an ancient capital of Vietnam. It is a particularly interesting city to explore on foot – the mix of French and Chinese architecture, amazing street food, local vendors and ancient pagodas will make sure you sleep well at night. The two main areas worth mentioning are the Old Quarter and the French Quarter, about 15 minutes walk apart.

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Origins of Coffee in Boquete and How to Get There

Alex — Mon, 27 Jan 2020 15:19:31 +0000

Surrounded by lush nature, a quiet town of Boquete is mostly famous for two things – coffee plantations and as a place to retire for Americans. We went there for the first one. Situated 1,200 metres (3,900 ft) above sea level, Boquete is cooler than the rest of Panama and it is a great place to enjoy nature. Rafting, hiking, hot springs – here you can find it all. It is also home to Barú Volcano…

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