Cultural ElementsAll About Thai SilkHead to Thailand and you’re bound to find a wealth of silk scarves and garments for sale. Silk goods are some of the country’s most…Sep 7, 2019Sep 7, 2019
Cultural ElementsWhat is Kuba Cloth?Boasting warm hues and striking patterns, Kuba cloth is the traditional fabric made by the Kuba people of central Africa.Sep 7, 2019Sep 7, 2019
Cultural ElementsMust-See West African DanceWhen Westerners speak of organized community dancing it is usually in the form of “couples” or “partners” dancing to a formal pattern —…Sep 5, 2019Sep 5, 2019
Cultural ElementsThe Indian Art of Rangoli DrawingStroll around residential neighborhoods in India and you may notice something different about the sidewalks: namely, how colorful they are…Sep 5, 2019Sep 5, 2019
Cultural ElementsThoughts of the Week: Proverbs on GratitudeCurrent research on gratitude is proving what many cultures have known all along: gratitude is physically and emotionally good for us…Sep 3, 2019Sep 3, 2019
Cultural ElementsThe Benefits of Going on a Yoga RetreatWhether it’s to check out a world-famous spa or simply take a break from a stress-packed life, more and more travelers are looking to find…Sep 3, 2019Sep 3, 2019
Cultural ElementsThe True Meaning of AlohaThink of Hawaii and what comes to mind? Beaches, ukuleles, and…aloha! Aloha is practically synonymous with Hawaii: tourists on the islands…Sep 2, 2019Sep 2, 2019
Cultural Elements5 Animal Names From Other LanguagesIn the field of linguistics, loanwords are words that are adapted or borrowed directly from other languages. English is full of loanwords…Sep 2, 2019Sep 2, 2019
Cultural ElementsForeign Words That Don’t Exist In English: The Food EditionThese words just don’t exist in English, and yet they perfectly capture moments or phenomena that we’ve all experienced! This week, we’re…Aug 31, 2019Aug 31, 2019
Cultural ElementsCats in Ancient Egypt: 6 Fascinating FactsThe internet is rife with cats: cat videos, cat memes, there are even celebrity cats! But if you think that modern folks are cat-crazy you…Aug 31, 2019Aug 31, 2019
