culture

Get the authentic cultural experience on your next foreign jaunt. Wander like a local; here, there, and everywhere.

Welcome to Yorubaland
The Yoruba are a diverse group of people who are united under a common language, religion, and cultural unity. Yorubaland (Early History: Pre-1500 to the Pre-Colonial Period: 1500-1800) was a country located in present-day southwest Nigeria, West Africa.
By Darryl C. Richie6 years ago in Wander
Hay Vida en Las Calles (There Is Life in the Streets)
During my visit to Salento, Colombia, a beautiful town located in the foothills below the Andes Mountains, and adjacent to the famous Cocora Valley, I picked up on a slogan that I found very endearing and memorable. “Hay vida en las calles” was posted on an advertisement on one of the vendors there who was dishing out ice cream, snacks, and other goodies. “Hay vida en las calles” translates to the English language as “There is life in the streets,” and I found that to be a very positive sign, and one that gets people out of their homes and into the parks, squares, and plazas where the basis of all community life is formed. While life in the streets cannot be found everywhere, I found this prevalent attitude consistent in many towns and cities during my travels in Latin America.
By Ben W7 years ago in Wander
The Stylish Traditional Art of Ngmayem Festival, Ghana
So I arrived at the grounds with so many expectations. I had followed and watched highlights of the Ngmayem festival on television. I was so anxious to be a part of it. Of course, I expected a huge crowd, but thankfully, the crowd control barrier was there to calm things down. A melodious sound interspersed with songspiel welcomed me to the grounds of the Ngmayem festival.
By Osei Agyemang7 years ago in Wander
The Modern Inuk . Top Story - July 2019.
Ever wanted to be a Super Saiyan? Well, Inuaraq does! An Inuk teen is ready to harness the power of Dragon Ball Z and Inuit skill, and soar through the Arctic. Or in other words, tradition meeting technology.
By Oneg In The Arctic7 years ago in Wander
Tips and Tricks to Stay Healthy While Eating Abroad
Going to a different country is a dream that most people have, but only some people actually accomplish. Whether you want to go to Paris, the city of lights, or India there will be some drastic differences between the city you visit, and what you are used to. There are going to be differences such as hygiene practices, food eaten, and even how driving is set up.
By Sasha McGregor7 years ago in Wander
Finland Tops All!
A person with all ambitions will never want to live in a state of frustration, pressure, and difficulties. Everyone hopes for a very comfortable life without obstacles. Many people travel to other countries not because of their name, but what that country offers. This may be the general satisfaction of citizens, per capita GDP, security, beauty of the region, hospitality and, above all, the general management of its officials. All these reasons are limited to tourism. I've had many people tell me how safe and happy they are in their country. Apparently, they will not go to another country for, say, citizenship purposes.
By Osei Agyemang7 years ago in Wander
Things You Didn't Know: German Edition
Some Facts About Germany Which You Probably Never Knew: The world's an amazing place when you stop to think about it. We live in a rather amazing time when it comes to how we look at the world. There was a time when simply talking to someone in another country was a huge event. The family would stop everything to ensure that such an important phone call didn't get interrupted. And the landline phones would rack up hefty bills after even a few minutes of conversation.
By Kevin7 years ago in Wander
The Ideal Eating Experience in Hanoi
Hanoi has the most singular method to get dinner. It starts by stepping out of the hostel, an impossibly narrow Paris-style terrace, into a cacophony of smog and scooter horns. With a thick humidity hitting my face, I look up and delight. The inconsistent culture-mashing architecture, borderline anarchic roads, stalls set up on any spare street space; this city does what it wants.
By James Michael Smith7 years ago in Wander
Body Tattoos Versus Indian Beliefs
Body Tattoos Versus Indian Beliefs It is believed that the tattoo existed for thousands of years. They were used to identify prisoners, servants, and slaves. Tattoos were also used as markings in the event of an unexpected situation. This allows you to quickly identify people in critical situations. On the other hand, some believers, especially women, got tattoos done to make themselves ugly, and less attractive to avoid being sexually assaulted by men. Others see it as evidence of marital status. Many religions, however, oppose the creation of tattoos, because they believe that humans are perfectly created and should not be changed. But tattoos buried in religion and belief are part of other local cultures around the world. India is no exception. The word "tattoo" comes from the Polynesian word "Tatau."
By Osei Agyemang7 years ago in Wander
Reverse Culture Shock. Top Story - April 2019.
It's been three years since I left Japan to return to my home country of Canada. I lived in Japan for eleven years, more than a quarter of my life. That's a long time to live outside your home country. I got married in Japan, had a child in Japan, and had a job I loved in Japan. But why did I move back to Canada? There are several reasons, which I'll briefly touch, but it was a very difficult decision. It's a decision I still live with, and I've changed a lot as a person.
By Jay Dee Archer7 years ago in Wander
Everything You Need to Know About a Japanese Picnic Party. Top Story - April 2019.
When was the last time that you gathered all your loved ones for a picnic party? Be it a weekend getaway or a local get-together, picnics are the best approach to spend quality time with your friends and family.
By Billy Trotter7 years ago in Wander
Historical Notes on Italy
Rome was an empire, a republic, and a democracy. What do people mean when they say you care too much about the past? That criticism laid in the back of my mind. I should think about the present, but the present slips away. I don’t think time was what monks had in mind when they suggested one stay in the present. Time is a human construct.
By M C7 years ago in Wander