Culture Talk

I had doubts prior to confirming my trip to Myanmar, but with a dream of seeing Bagan flirting in my head, my partner and I booked tickets. I told Esther, a refugee I worked with, that I was going to visit her country. This is what happened.

Amidiya (or Amedi) in Iraqi Kurdistan is surrounded by spectacular natural beauty, but the reason to visit is the fact that Christians, Muslims, and Jews peacefully co-inhabit the area. And have done so for millennia.

For most people, the Haka is synonymous with the culture of New Zealand. This brings about the question of what exactly the Haka is. Why is this war dance so deeply embedded in Kiwi culture?

Indian food is usually identified for its spiciness. From the chole bhature (fried bread) of North India to the famous Hyderabadi biryani of the south, pack your bags and set off on a food journey.

We explore some of the unique ways people drink coffee around the world. From using sand as a heat source to the addition of raw eggs, treat this list as your coffee bucket list!

Van Mieu was founded in 1070 to honour the great Chinese philosopher Confucius. It became a prestigious school, producing some of Vietnam’s greatest minds. Today, the Temple of Literature is more of a garden.

From sunrise to sunset, Ramadan sees Muslims fasting from food and water. Travel during this period can be eye-opening and ever so enriching.

Tiger’s Nest Monastery is one of the main cultural, religious, and tourist destinations of Bhutan.

Geishas, contrary to how they’ve been perceived in Western society, are skilful entertainers who make appearances at high-end dinners, auspicious events, and private parties.

Withing the three historic capitals in central Sri Lanka, you'll find myriad Buddhist temples, stupas, ancient monasteries, and monuments.

Looking to brush up on the Japanese business etiquette? Here are five tips!

Begpacking is often seen in poorer countries throughout Asia, and to some extent, it’s also prevalent in South America.

Don't speak the local lingo? Don't worry. There are plenty of tools at your disposal.

The worst travel experiences come not in the form of itinerary mishaps, but in the form of unpleasant human interactions.

I wear a hijab by choice and love travelling; on one hand, travelling around the world with my hijab has taught me many valuable lessons...

With its quirky but oddly charming country music entertainment, local hawker fare and bustling atmosphere, locals flock to Siniawan in droves weekly.

This South Asian nation neighbouring India and Afghanistan is more culturally diverse than many realise.

We see tourists arrested for “accidentally” breaking laws constantly. Here's why you need to look up local laws before you jet off on your travels.

In central Bhutan, in an area known as the Bumthang Valley, thousands of devotees dance, march, and run for a festival called Tercham.

Let’s have a look at what Afghans celebrate and how.

Determined to make a change, Claire Sancelot adopted a zero waste lifestyle in 2010 and started the #zerowastemovement.

Here are six Japanese dishes that you simply must try.

Visiting a Ramadan Bazaar for the first time?

Did you know that there are prayers, mantras and symbols are printed on the flags hung in Nepal? Here's the low-down on the beautiful pieces of cloth.