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 [...]
Turkey: a view from the East AfghanistanPeople of the WorldTurkey November 4, 2011 2 We often talk about Turkey as a bridge between East and West, but many times the comparisons [...]
Always evolving: some languages of the world and where they come from ArgentinaCanadaCosta RicaFranceIndiaLanguagesMalaysiaPortugalSpainTopics of the WorldTurkeyUKUruguayUSA July 15, 2011 9 This month’s collaborative post was inspired by a conversation between some of our contributors about languages and [...]
Picture Postcards: Turkish lunch FoodTopics of the WorldTurkey July 11, 2011 2 A Turkish lunch of pideli köfte – meatballs (these ones were lightly flavoured with cumin) on cubes [...]
Cultural expertise quiz will be back soon PeopleTopics of the WorldTurkey July 5, 2011 In last week’s quiz we asked how to greet older relatives in Turkey. The answer is: true. [...]
How do Turkish people greet older relatives? FrancePeopleTopics of the WorldTurkey June 28, 2011 This week’s cultural expertise quiz question comes from Sinan, our contributor in Turkey. You’re a young Turk [...]
Tulip: Symbol of abundance, indulgence and Istanbul CelebrationsThe NetherlandsTopics of the WorldTurkey April 20, 2011 3 Since 2006, every April Istanbul hosts International Tulip Festival. Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality plants millions of tulips in [...]
Naming children: traditions in 13 different countries ArgentinaBrazilCanadaCosta RicaIndiaIndonesiaLanguagesNigeriaPeoplePolandPortugalReligionRomaniaSpainTopics of the WorldTurkeyUSA April 13, 2011 31 How are children’s names chosen in your country? Do you follow ancient naming traditions or are modern [...]
Capturing the soul of Istanbul Blogs of the WorldTurkey April 5, 2011 7 It is said that Native Americans and Australian Aborigines used to refuse to be photographed, claiming a [...]
Picture Postcards: Flowers around the globe Costa RicaRomaniaTopics of the WorldTravelTurkeyUSA March 28, 2011 4 We’ve had such an amazing number of flower photos contributed this month that we thought we’d finish [...]
Tipping etiquette around the world ArgentinaAustraliaBrazilCanadaEconomyJapanPortugalRomaniaSpainTopics of the WorldTravelTurkeyUSA March 16, 2011 10 A girl from America, a girl from France, a boy from England and a boy from Australia [...]
Picture Postcards: Just Married Decorated Cars CelebrationsKyrgyzstanTopics of the WorldTurkey February 28, 2011 Have you ever wondered how many countries include decorating their cars as a part of the wedding [...]