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15 Things You Should Never Do In Vietnam – Must Read Before Traveling

January 11, 2021 Leave a Comment

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Visiting a foreign country is both an exciting and nerve-racking endeavor. There are certain must-knows before immersing in a foreign culture. Vietnam isn’t your average touristy destination, although it is a fascinating place. Vietnam is in the most eastern part of Southeast Asia, it is most famous for Ho Chi Minh and Hanoi, which is located at the bank of the Red River. It has been the capital of Vietnam for 1,000 years. Studying the culture and particular ways of life in Vietnam is important to do before arriving. Knowing the way the people’s values, beliefs, and daily practices can be the difference between an amazing or a traumatic experience.

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Everything You Wanted To Know About Hawaiian Pidgin

January 4, 2021 Leave a Comment

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Hawaiian Pidgin is a language used amongst the locals of Hawaii. Overtime, the language has developed and taken on dialects from both the English and Hawaiian language. It is also known as Hawaiian Creole English, meaning it is an english based creole language. When traveling to a new area, it is common that you will run into dialects and a way of communicating that is unique to the area. Hawaii has become known for its pidgin lingo and will even be spotted on local advertising.

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Filed Under: Culture, Destinations, Hawaii

12 Strange Traditions Practiced Around The World

December 10, 2020 1 Comment

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Rituals. They’ve been a part of us since the beginning of time.

They are our way of structuring our relationship with ourselves, our families, our communities, and our gods.

Rituals help us memorialize events and people that are important to us. They help us express and reinforce our identity.

But how do these rituals vary across the globe? How do differently they represent the beliefs, values, and identity of societies?

Here, we’ll go over some of the strangest traditions practiced around the world. From comical to grotesque, we’ll cover them all below.

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