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Culture Pieces

All You Need to Know about Singapore

Singapore gained its independence from Malaysia on August 9, 1965, and what better way to celebrate its National Day than with a low-down on all things Singaporean? There's often confusion as to whether Singapore refers to a city or country, and the answer is both....

8 Things You Didn’t Know About Sushi

Sushi has achieved international cult status, taking countries by storm with its delicious vinegared rice and seaweed. What began as a way to preserve seafood in ancient Chinese culture has now become one of the most beloved Japanese meals in the 21st century. The cuisine...

5 Gorgeous Countries on the Asia-Europe Border

Since we'll be switching our focus from Europe to Asia in the coming month, we thought now would be the perfect time to take a look at the five countries---Russia, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Turkey, and Georgia---which are technically part of both continents. These transcontinental countries are...

Tacky Tourist Souvenirs to Take Home

When on vacation, you're posed with endless decisions to make: from which bikini to wear to what chilled beverage to opt for. As everyone knows, though, one of the biggest, most pressing matters you face when visiting somewhere new is what you should bring back! You...

Spotlight: Belgium

Happy National Day, Belgium! On this day in 1831, Leopold I became the first monarch of Belgium (which had just gained its independence from the Netherlands the previous year). Today, Belgium is one of the most culturally rich countries in Europe, and, despite its Dutch...