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How Language Alters Our Perception of the World
Not just because of the sweet, lyrical and at times comical way the words roll off my tongue. Or the way it reminds me of those late nights held tightly in a handsome Italian's arms. I'm in love with Italian because of how the language is formed.
By B. Noelle6 years ago in Wander
Digesting Culture
All that Willa wants to do after she climbs Mount Meru is to treat herself at Pizza Hut. I was not very surprised to find a local in the area around Shoppers Supermarket, the Plaza. Around the area one could see parked Land Rovers, unusually clean and seemingly out of place, lacking the African Savannah in the background. Arusha Town is quite a different landscape to explore. It is bustling with cars and its walls remain peeled by unforgiving humidity. The windows oxidized by the tropical rains. It is an urban area that grew despite the biome that surrounds it. This part of nature did not expect to be paved over or built on top.
By Silvana Martinez6 years ago in Wander
Notre Dame Eye Witness Account
Tue, Apr 16, 2019, 6:03 AM I was at St. Michelle, when someone told me to look up at the sky. I saw the smoke. I watched large billowing plumes of green greyish smoke being carried west. 'Bomb!', I thought, my mind automatically leaping to terrorism. No, it was the Notre Dame on fire.
By Entertainment Writer6 years ago in Wander
The Toll of the Turkish Economic Crisis
Note: this content appeared in my Quora answer to the question "What are some ugly truths about Turkey?" Turks are working like slaves. Long hours in little shops, 10–12 hours a day, 6 days a week with low employee benefits or labor rights and not enough pay. If a Turk is working 6 days a week , 10 hours a day , that's 260 hours worked a month compared to 176 hours in the West (8 hours a day, 5 days a week, 22 work days a month in most places in the Western world).
By Matt Cates6 years ago in Wander
No ordinary skirt, the Hmong hidden story.
Every year during the Hmong’s most feastive celebration is the Hmong Noj Tsiab Peb Caug, a time of new year and end of harvest time celebration for the Hmong people around the world. This event usually took place between late November to December every year. When you attend this event, historically you can expect Hmong people to enjoy a feast ful of delicious food items and dishes directly prepared and gathered from their year long harvest gains. The Hmong people also took advantage of this time to be all decked out on their fine “zam” or newly made clothes as they parades for the courting opportunity of meeting new suitors that could end in a permanent relationship and marriage for the young people. However startling these prospects were to all attendees , one thing that will go unnoticeable were the vibrant color and rich details of the Hmong clothes, particularly the Hmong woman’s skirt.
By Choua Lee6 years ago in Wander
Why Jaisalmer is Famous?
Sonaron ka Baas While in Rajasthan, especially in Jaisalmer do shop for sone authentic jewelry from Sonaron ka Baas marketplace. This is a popular market where jewelry of every kind including silver, stonework, and gold. It sells various kinds of jewelry like authentic beaded jewelry, funky accessories, traditional silver jewelry and ware, and gold jewelry. Also one Can book Jaisalmer Tour Packages from Thrillophilia for best offers.
By Veronica Sen6 years ago in Wander
Museums of Rajasthan
Albert Hall Museum, Jaipur One of the fine galleries of Jaipur, Albert Hall is considered a very popular tourist attraction. It houses several ancient delights of the past. Featuring over 24,930 exhibits, this museum was built in the year 1887 by Colonel Sir Swinton Jacob. It isn't a popular tourist destination but is also a place to enhance knowledge of the various civilizations. One can book Rajasthan tour packages from Thrillophilia.
By Veronica Sen6 years ago in Wander
Japanese Language Abbreviations and Contractions
All languages have abbreviations and contractions (sometimes much to the consternation of translators and interpreters) and Japanese is no exception. The Japanese love shortening their language in new, catchy ways. These shortenings can range from common everyday items, to situations, and even people's names!
By Made in DNA6 years ago in Wander
Where the Dead Birds Sing
There can be few things in this wonderful world as sweet as birdsong. Be it the chorus of shrill excited chatter that pre-empts a storm or the dawn and dusk expressions of joy as they anticipate the feeding frenzy known as the crepuscular zone. Many of us have woken to the harmonic beauty of birds calling throughout our lives. It's something that I have been fortunate enough to enjoy across the world from Yorkshire to Africa via Asia and even parts of the Middle East. Until that is, I moved to Malta.
By Darren Ledger6 years ago in Wander
How to Fully Experience the Culinary Scene in America
Traveling to try different culinary scenes is by far one of the best reasons to travel. Looking for delicious new plates to try, experiencing other cultures and how they influence food and the way people eat. Depending on where you are, dinner can be a several hour affair.
By Melody Porter6 years ago in Wander
A Compass Tour of Glasgow
Housing a vibrant community of creatives due to the infamous art school (the one that has burnt down not once, but twice), Glasgow still very much stands in Edinburgh's shadow when it comes to tourism. Although it lacks the picturesque architecture and overused tartan, Glasgow is a city to be experienced, as opposed to being seen.
By Laura Scalco 6 years ago in Wander
"Tudo Bem?" (All Is Well?)
Tudo bem? or Tudo bom? is a simple, yet intriguing greeting that has been one of the most culturally interesting aspects of living in Brazil. You might be thinking, what is so interesting about these two words, but the greeting itself, when you translate it has much more of a significance than what you would think. I find it fascinating for a number of reasons, which I will divulge during this article—and it is important to keep in mind that languages, including English have different ways in which people can address each other from the very neutral to the very positive.
By Ben W6 years ago in Wander