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All our posts on culture: deep-dives into identity, arts, and sports around the world.

Every Day, I think of the Persian Empire
Travel | Culture | Iran

Every Day, I think of the Persian Empire

ByDana Hooshmand October 8, 2023August 25, 2024

A brief history of the Persian empires, until the Islamic conquest.

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Yerba Mate, Everywhere, All the Time — A Complete Guide
Argentina | Culture | Editorial | Travel

Yerba Mate, Everywhere, All the Time — A Complete Guide

ByDana Hooshmand June 3, 2023September 27, 2023

A complete guide on how to appreciate and get into yerba mate, a national drink of Argentina.

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Living in Seoul, Korea — A Review
Culture | Editorial | Korea | Travel

Living in Seoul, Korea — A Review

ByDana Hooshmand December 2, 2022July 2, 2023

Our guide to living in Korea as digital nomads.

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German Manners 101 – Essential Guide to German Etiquette
Culture | German Language Learning | Languages

German Manners 101 – Essential Guide to German Etiquette

BySarah Funda October 25, 2021June 28, 2023

Fitting in while living in Germany isn’t easy. Understanding complicated cultural norms and German manners can take years. Here’s everything you need to know about proper German etiquette as a foreigner.

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The Politeness Word in Different Cultures and Languages
Arabic Language Learning | Chinese Language Learning | Culture | Editorial | French | Italian Language Learning | Korean Language Learning Resources | Languages | Persian Language Learning Resources | Spanish Language Learning | Swahili

The Politeness Word in Different Cultures and Languages

ByDana Hooshmand October 11, 2020September 13, 2023

The “politeness” word in many different languages.

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Learn about Indigenous Australia — Six Essential Resources
Australia | Culture | Travel

Learn about Indigenous Australia — Six Essential Resources

ByDana Hooshmand April 18, 2020July 5, 2023

Resources to learn about Aboriginal Australians and Indigenous Australia – culture, languages, art, and history.

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Languages to Learn to Combat Xenophobia
Culture | Editorial | Language Learning Guides and Resources | Languages

Languages to Learn to Combat Xenophobia

ByDana Hooshmand April 10, 2020July 3, 2023

Fight global xenophobia by learning a new language. These are our top three recommendations.

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The Colombian/Venezuelan Crisis Explained Simply
Colombia | Culture | Editorial

The Colombian/Venezuelan Crisis Explained Simply

ByDana Hooshmand March 18, 2020September 27, 2021

The Venezuelan Refugee crisis in Colombia – why 3-4,000 Venezuelans are fleeing a collapsed economy, how it happened, and how Colombia is helping.

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Colombia’s Menú del Día in Spanish — A Complete Guide
Colombia | Culture | Spanish Language Learning

Colombia’s Menú del Día in Spanish — A Complete Guide

ByDana Hooshmand February 29, 2020September 27, 2021

How to order the Colombian Menu del Dia in Spanish.

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Learning to Dance Salsa in Cali, Colombia… in 60 Days
Colombia | Culture | Dancing Guides and Resources | Editorial | Travel

Learning to Dance Salsa in Cali, Colombia… in 60 Days

ByDana Hooshmand February 28, 2020November 12, 2024

Dancing salsa in Colombia in one month — how we did it, and how we went.

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