Books from around the world, recommended by our contributors ArgentinaBooksGermanyHong KongIrelandKazakhstanNew ZealandTopics of the WorldUKUSA May 22, 2013 1 In a recent online chat between PocketCultures contributors from around the world, we talked about books which [...]
Picture Postcards: A Dublin doorway IrelandTopics of the World November 18, 2012 This week’s door image comes to us from Dublin, Ireland and was taken by our contributor, Marcel. [...]
PocketCultures world tour: best of 2011 Across culturesArgentinaAustraliaBrazilCanadaCosta RicaFranceHong KongIndiaIraqIrelandJapanKyrgyzstanNew ZealandNigeriaPhilippinesPortugalTopics of the WorldTurkeyUKUSA December 31, 2011 1 Happy New Year! Our roundup of 2011 begins with a reminder that 1st January is not the [...]
Meet Marcel from Germany, and learn about why he now calls Ireland “home” Across culturesGermanyIrelandPeople of the World November 18, 2011 Today, we speak with our regional contributor, Marcel Krueger. Marcel is from Germany, however currently lives in [...]
A long long way: Irish history in popular media BooksHistoryIrelandMusic, Art & CinemaTopics of the World July 19, 2011 2 Working on a project aimed at German tourists for the Irish Tourism Board this May, I realised [...]
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 [...]
Urban Style Challenge: Dublin vs Chicago ClothingIrelandTopics of the WorldUSA February 22, 2011 2 Today, our challenge is all about the boys. Our contributors Marcel and Sean wrote about men’s style [...]
Best of of 2010: a world tour in twenty-three posts ArgentinaAustraliaBrazilCanadaCelebrationsChinaCosta RicaHondurasIndiaIrelandJapanKyrgyzstanNew ZealandPeruPhilippinesPocketCulturesPolandPortugalRomaniaSpainThailandThe NetherlandsTopics of the WorldUSAZambia December 31, 2010 2 We’d like to say goodbye to 2010 wıth a world tour of favourite posts from each of [...]
How Irish Am I? AustraliaIrelandPeople of the World June 22, 2010 14 Growing up in Australia I had very little understanding of my cultural background. With the knowledge that [...]
Bloomsday – it's all about Joyce BooksCelebrationsIrelandTopics of the World June 16, 2010 2 Whether you have read it or not, James Joyce’s main work Ulysses had a huge impact on [...]
The value of (European) art GermanyIrelandMusic, Art & CinemaTopics of the World June 2, 2010 When it comes to the valuation of art, I’m a pessimist. Especially after the experiences I made [...]
Everyone's Irish on March 17th CelebrationsIrelandMusic, Art & CinemaPeopleReligionTopics of the World March 17, 2010 5 For most people, the 17th of March every year marks the one day when everyone can become [...]