Shop signs, a tradition that goes back to the 13th century Across culturesFranceTopics of the WorldTravel February 10, 2012 4 In France shop signs served as house numbers until the French Revolution. The first signs appeared in [...]
The French and their bread… Across culturesFoodFranceTopics of the World January 27, 2012 2 As you most likely know, the French could not have a proper meal without bread! How would [...]
Recycling in Turkey EconomyTopics of the WorldTurkey November 18, 2011 When PocketCultures contributor Nargiza was in Istanbul airport recently, she snapped this photo of separated bins for [...]
Italian food lover in California Blogs of the WorldItalyUSA October 4, 2011 I found Simona’s blog while making a Google search to find out what lenticchie Castelluccio are. She’s [...]
Crowns, flowers and 30 loaves: Festa dos Tabuleiros in Portugal CelebrationsHistoryPortugalTopics of the World July 22, 2011 7 The Festa dos Tabuleiros (Festival of the Trays) is one of the most important celebrations in Portugal. [...]
Midsummer Night Eve in Finland: photo essay CelebrationsFinlandTopics of the World June 29, 2011 Finland, the land of the midnight sun, celebrates the arrival of Summer after a long, dark winter. [...]
Portugal’s Young Fado Generation Music, Art & CinemaPeoplePortugalTopics of the World March 25, 2011 16 “Fado… só quando a saudade vem”… “Fado, only when the saudade comes…” …with these words and her [...]
Crouching tiger, hidden dragon? EconomyIrelandMusic, Art & CinemaTopics of the World March 18, 2011 1 For the last four years, I’ve been able to witness the descent of Ireland from self-proclaimed boom [...]
A blog for new immigrants to the USA Blogs of the WorldRussiaUSA March 15, 2011 The blog America for beginners aims to ‘bring American culture closer to new immigrants’. It’s written by [...]
A Portuguese Lovers’ Tradition CelebrationsClothingLanguagesMusic, Art & CinemaPortugalTopics of the World February 11, 2011 10 “Lenços dos Namorados” (Sweetheart Handkerchiefs or Fiancée Handkerchiefs) are handkerchiefs made of linen or cotton and embroidered [...]
Do You Know Romanian Gymnastics? Blogs of the WorldRomania December 21, 2010 Three supporters of Romanian gymnastics have met online and started a forum which has grown to change [...]
Palheiros in Costa Nova, Portugal EconomyMusic, Art & CinemaPortugalTopics of the World December 20, 2010 Sandra sent this photo of some Portuguese houses – called Palheiros – found in Costa Nova, on [...]