culture
Get the authentic cultural experience on your next foreign jaunt. Wander like a local; here, there, and everywhere.
Within Rhodian Hills and Pine Forest
Driving on through Rhodian countryside – inching higher up up, as paths get lost amidst the parched hills and buzzing pine forest – the wilderness becomes primal, more authentic. As we move away from the predictable coastal resorts, venturing out from the rushed tourist trail, it is possible, a must maybe, to discover elusive hidden gems which are so often missed. Perhaps this is as it should be, as forgotten treasures can be allowed to remain peacefully in their exquisite slumber, to evolve then undisturbed.
Tammy WakefordPublished 2 days ago in WanderHow Filipino Breads Are Made Fresh Every Morning in this Traditional Bakery in Quezon
Our life's journey can be compared to making bread - we start from humble beginnings. Just as dough rises during the baking process, our lives also expand over time. My name is Pablito Casiño. I own this bakery, although I have passed ownership to my four children. Yeast enables the bread to rise and grow. This bakery was founded by my parents. They told me my father started baking in 1944. My father created all the recipes, initially selling pandesal and bonete breads. At first, my father did the baking while my mother managed the storefront with our assistance, despite our young age. Since I was 10, I observed the bakery's daily operations. I used to help my father prepare the dough for baking. Even in high school, I continued assisting him, allowing me to learn and master all his recipes and techniques. Initially, it was a family-run enterprise. However, as demand increased, running it alone became challenging, so we hired additional staff.
Gilbert Ay-ayen. JrPublished 2 days ago in WanderThe Midnight Madness
Amidst the quiet hum of the small town of Willow Creek, nestled beneath a canopy of ancient trees, there stood a carnival—an ephemeral spectacle that materialized only under the veil of night. Within its labyrinthine confines, where the scent of cotton candy mingled with the faint whispers of the wind, there lay a sinister secret—a ghost train that traversed the darkness, its passengers destined for a journey beyond the realms of the living.
Unveiling the Delicious Mystery: The Behind-the-Scenes Story of Pastel de Nata
In the world of pastries, few treats capture the imagination and delight the taste buds quite like the Pastel de Nata. This delectable Portuguese custard tart has risen from humble origins to become a global sensation, beloved by pastry enthusiasts everywhere. But what is the story behind this iconic dessert? How did it come to be, and what secrets lie behind its irresistible allure? Join us on a journey through time and taste as we uncover the fascinating behind-the-scenes story of the Pastel de Nata.
Gabriel GimaPublished 5 days ago in WanderIndia, My Love
It was my first time in India! Feeling jet-lagged after a long, trans-continental flight, I was tired, nervous, and excited.
Ute Luppertz ✨Published 5 days ago in WanderThe Many Faces of Berlin
Octoberfest is party time in Berlin and I just couldn’t get into it. I was sharing a long table with the locals in Alexander Platz, a huge outdoor plaza in the middle of the city while nursing a lager, four euros for the drink and another for the glass stein which I get back after returning it to the bar. The Germans are nothing if not practical.
John ThomsonPublished 6 days ago in WanderDown In South London
I'm a hardcore North Londoner, not because I was born in North London. It's just that I've spent most of my life north of the river, birth, school, and higher education. Plus, I have no real reason to go south, either.
Tabby LondonPublished 6 days ago in Wander" I don't have enough money"
The little island off the coast of the Caribbean known as Haiti, is easily a place where foreigners would call this “The land of purgatory.” An experience that I had the opportunity to embark on at a time when it was considered “safe” to travel there.
Natasha CollazoPublished 6 days ago in Wander- Top Story - May 2024
A Siberian Story: Tag, You’re It
Snow shimmers in -24 degrees. Trees that usually wear their forest green coats are dusted by frost, looming tall and piercing the pastel coloured sky like sentinels for a citadel of silence. Finland is made of frozen moments, standing so still in between breaths of icy air. It’s serene. It’s like a dream. It’s the most enchanting thing I’ve ever seen.
Hawa Mahal
The Hawa Mahal, also known as the Palace of the Winds, is a fascinating architectural marvel located in the city of Jaipur, Rajasthan, India. Let me share some intriguing details about this historical palace:
Allwyn Roman WaghelaPublished 7 days ago in WanderOpen Sesame - Fannies Emporium - A Morpeth Treasure Trove
Introduction The last time I was in Morpeth I walked past an antiques place in an imposingly impressive building and liked the sign that said "Dogs are Welcome, and humans if they are well behaved" or something akin to that.
Mike Singleton - MikeydredPublished 7 days ago in WanderVietnamese food: The TOP 10 must-try dishes in 2024
1.Banh mi, or the Vietnamese sandwich, is one of the most popular street foods in Vietnam that many tourists want to try. It is considered one of the most prominent remnants of the French colonial period in the South, aside from architectural works, because it was first created in the 19th century and inspired by the French baguette.