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Thai Culture

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Thai people are very friendly and earned their country the name “Land of the smiles” for good reason. They are also very conservative (although it may not seem like it in parts of Bangkok). It is your responsibility as a traveler to do your best at following local customs and keeping the locals from becoming jaded toward future visitors. Don’t screw it up for the rest of us! Read the rest of this entry »

Spices in Indian Cooking

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North India
The states in the northern part of the country like Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh by and large are known for their slightly rich and spicy flavours. Commonly used spices are coriander, cumin, red chilli powder, fenugreek, garam masala and almost everything has a hint of onion, ginger, garlic and tomato. Read the rest of this entry »

Scottish People

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Scotland is known for its scenic beauty. Every place in Scotland has some history behind it; there are many historic sites like burial chambers, standing stones, sepulchers, and castles of Stone Age, Bronze Age and Iron Age. The beautiful castles in Bothwell (Glasgow), Crathes village in Aberdeenshire and Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh (the British monarch’s official residence in Scotland), are some examples of the rich heritage of Scotland. Read the rest of this entry »

Costa Rica Culture

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The country boasts a population close to 3.5 million people, which by standards of the region, is not large at all. El Salvador, for example, is half the size of Costa Rica, but it has double its inhabitants. Also, the growth rate of the population of Costa Rica is only 2.3% per year, and it’s actually decreasing. Read the rest of this entry »

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