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Gambian Music: Exploring West African Storytelling & Oral Traditions
Gambian music plays a vital role in West African storytelling, particularly in Gambian culture, where griots (storytellers) add a magical twist. Here’s how.
Weaving In Thailand: Visit Chiang Rai For This Cultural Experience
Weaving in Thailand is an important part of local culture. When you visit Chiang Rai you can try it, in the form of Tai Lue, for yourself. Here’s how.
Responsible Morocco: Supporting The Women Who Give Us Argan Oil
Argan oil is the latest cosmetic fad, but Moroccan women have been applying it to their skin and hair long before it appeared on our supermarket shelves.
Ethical Travel: Should You Visit Thailand’s Long Neck Women Villages?
For some tourists, seeing the giraffe-like, long neck women Kayans may seem like just another stop on a Thailand adventure of a lifetime. Many tourist …
How To Help Syrian Women Refugees In Vancouver
You can help refugees in Canada by attending a delicious dinner event in Vancouver hosted by Syrian women refugees, who cook dishes from their homeland.
How My Father, A Former Vietnam Prisoner, Escaped To The USA
Hearing stories of Vietnamese refugees during the Vietnam War is important if we want to learn from the past. Here is how my father escaped from the Viet Cong communists to the USA.
The Creative Way Oud Music Is Being Revived In The Middle East
Oud music in the Middle East is an important part of the culture; however, in recent years its popularity has dwindled. Luckily, musicians have come up with a creative plan to revive the traditional Middle Eastern music form. Bonus: We share some great places to find the oud for sale online, or see a live concert!
Insider Secrets To Discovering The “New” Paris
Life in Paris is getting more exciting than ever. Travel writer Lindsey Tramuta shares her insider tips for going beyond the guidebook in the City of Light.
Exploring The Toraja Death Rituals Of Indonesia
The Toraja Death Rituals in Indonesia are considered some of the most extravagant celebrations of life in the world. Learn why they’re so important and how to experience them yourself!