Tagged With "cultural"
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The Maltese Islands – Underrated gems or best kept secret ?
I have an affinity with the Maltese islands. The fact that I was born there may have something to do it, but, as I have lived most of my life in Australia, the distance between the 2 countries has made this affinity...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, April 1st, 2014:Traditional Maltese Musical Instruments
I recently attended a cultural evening at the National Archives complex in Rabat, Malta. The theme was a lecture and demonstration of original and traditional Maltese folk music instruments. One of the lecturers was a music historian from Ireland who...
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Anatomy of a Trip, Oaxaca: Centro Cultural de Santo Domingo
Saving some of the best for near the end of her trip, PortMoresby visits the huge former monastery that is now the Cultural Center and its treasures.
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Anatomy of a Trip, Oaxaca: El Jardín Etnobotánico
Located on 5 acres in the city center, within the walls of the former Santo Domingo Monastery, the Jardín Etnobotánico de Oaxaca is a remarkable collection of plants, in the state with the greatest biodiversity in Mexico.
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Asian Art Museum (San Francisco)
San Francisco's Asian Art Museum, located near City Hall, spans 6000 years and a myriad of cultures in its vast collections.
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French cuisine showcased around the world
In a bid to remind the world that French cuisine is (in their eyes, at least) the greatest in the world, French chefs cooked up a storm yesterday, with 1700 chefs in 150 cities preparing feasts in bars, restaurants, embassies and even a prison.
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European Capital of Culture 2016 Showcases Wroclaw and San Sebastian
See what cities were designated Europe's Capital of Culture for 2016 and what they have planned
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Have your World Heritage and eat it, too!
Italy has submitted papers for Neapolitan pizza to be recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage on the list of "intangible" cultural assets.
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Sept 27, 2018: A Visit to the Kwalin Dun Cultural Center, Whitehorse
DrFumblefinger visits the relatively new Kwalin Dun Cultural Center, an aboriginal gathering place in Whitehorse.
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Re: Cultural Heritage Of Hong Kong
Hi Marilin! Thanks sooo much for reading, it's really appreciated
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Re: Cultural Heritage Of Hong Kong
Thanks for this post! It's too easy for those of us who have never been there to see Hong Kong as just a bustling high-rise city. I love when my expectations get changed!
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Re: Cultural Heritage Of Hong Kong
I love this post! Thanks for sharing your visit to Hong Kong with us.
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Re: Cultural Heritage Of Hong Kong
@Paul Heymont @Travel Luver Thanks so much for reading and positive comments, so glad to see you found this article informative and enjoyable.
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Re: Cultural Heritage Of Hong Kong
So much more to Hong Kong than the media / TV would have us believe. Maybe it's not as suppressed by China as much as we're lead to believe.
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Re: Cultural Heritage Of Hong Kong
@GarryRF Thanks for reading! Yes there is so much more to see and learn in HK, in cultural aspect especially.
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Re: Asian Art Museum (San Francisco)
I haven't visited this great museum since it was in a wing off the old de Young in Golden Gate Park. I think it's about time I visited again and can make it a pilgrimage to City Hall, too, where my grandmother worked for years as secretary to the Board of Supervisors. Thanks for this, Lester, beautifully done.
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Re: Asian Art Museum (San Francisco)
Fascinating! Know where I'll stop by next time in in SF.
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Re: Cultural Dos and Don’ts In Nepal
There's a lot of interesting and useful information here -- thanks!
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Re: Anatomy of a Trip, Oaxaca: El Jardín Etnobotánico
Like you, I'm a fan of gardens and this looks like a great one. Thanks for sharing and for those beautiful photos.
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“We travel not to escape life, but for life not to escape us”
Samantha takes a moment to share her philosophy as a traveler, and what travel brings us.
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National Museum of African American History and Culture
Jonathan L takes us on a tour of the National Museum of African American History.
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Re: National Museum of African American History and Culture
Thanks Jonathan. This place is now on my "To Visit" list.
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Re: Iran: Friendliness, Culture, Modernity - So Far Away From The Clichés!
Sadly, I don't think there is any prospect of 'tourism picking up dramatically' in the foreseeable future. The news coming out of Iran just keeps on getting worse.
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Hanoi’s Stately Buildings
Barry Barford looks at some architectural gems in the Vietnamese capital, Hanoi.
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Re: Hanoi’s Stately Buildings
Your post brought back memories of my own visit to this enchanting city! Thank you!!
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Iran: Friendliness, Culture, Modernity - So Far Away From The Clichés!
Iran is one of the cradles of our civilizations: the Persian Empire shaped the early history of mankind. It is famous for its craftsmanship, its architecture, tile work, its unparalleled Persian carpets and literature to name a few.
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Most of China's Wall in danger: Can it be saved?
The Great Wall, built in the Ming Dynasty and one of China's greatest tourist attractions, is a mere remnant of itself, according to a Beijing Times report. The newspaper says that nearly a third of the wall has completely disappeared...
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7 of many reasons to choose Bulgaria for your next trip
I'm honored to introduce you my charming and full of history home country - Bulgaria! Bulgaria is small but charming country in Southeast Europe. It is a European, Balkan, Black Sea and Danube country.