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Continue reading →: Think Strategically Before Choosing Your Next Foreign LanguageLearning a foreign language is generally viewed in a positive light and perceived as both beneficial and enjoyable. However, there are certain subtleties we often tend to overlook in the process. If you are in your 20s or 30s, you probably already understand the advantages of mastering a second or…
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Continue reading →: Sushki, Baranki, Bubliki: A Guide To Eastern European Bread RingsFor most East Europeans, sushki, baranki, and other types of bread rolls are familiar treats. In winter, children would receive tons of them at Christmas as rewards for singing carols, take them to school as snacks, and families would often enjoy them at breakfast or at an evening tea. Cheaper…
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Continue reading →: Can Rosemary Water Boost Hair Growth?I first became acquainted with rosemary in my aunt’s yard, where she planted the evergreen shrubs in large garden pots, letting them soak up the abundant summer sunlight. Its intense scent transported me to distant seashores in foreign lands I knew only by name. Primarily used in Mediterranean cuisine, rosemary…
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Continue reading →: The Most Beautiful Book In The World by E. E. SchmittThe Most Beautiful Book in the World was certainly less beautiful than I expected, although I found its reading original and typically French-brewed. For a bookworm who flirts with littérature française, I immediately recognized E. E. Schmitt’s signature. The author of several famous works, including Oscar and the Lady in…
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Continue reading →: What You Should Know Before Moving to LithuaniaOne year ago, when my partner and I chose Lithuania as the next destination for our education and professional training, we wished we had double-checked the information about the country—and perhaps made a better decision. Lithuania contrasts greatly with where we settled previously—Germany. I recall a funny situation when we…
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Continue reading →: Why Is Hanok Called “The Breathing House”?The word hanok (한옥) refers to traditional Korean houses first designed and built in the 14th century during the Joseon Dynasty. The architectural style of Korean houses is unique and ingenious. For example, the ondol (온돌) floor heating system, which ensures an optimal temperature in rooms, was invented 2,500 years…
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Continue reading →: Why Is There No Cat In The Chinese Zodiac?About one-quarter of the world’s population celebrates Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival. For 15 days, people in China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam, and South Korea hold large festivities and family gatherings to celebrate prosperity, good fortune, and togetherness. This year’s celebrations begin on January…
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Continue reading →: The Professors Who Inspired, Challenged And Changed UsJanuary 24 is the date the United Nations General Assembly proclaimed as the International Day of Education. Each year, on this date, we are reminded that education is a human right, a public good, and a shared responsibility that has the power to transform communities affected by poverty. Since we…
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Continue reading →: Reddit: Woman Is Told To Leave Wedding Because Of Her DressAt the question, “Can you wear white to a wedding?” the simple answer is “no.” Weddings are all about celebrating the couple that is getting married, and white is traditionally attributed to the bride. If your guest outfit has a similar color, you might get side-eyed and even accused of…
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Continue reading →: How To Make Pizza Like An ItalianTo most non-Italians, knowledge about pizza is limited to its perceived image: a round crust topped with tomato and mozzarella. Only when you try making your own pizza at home do you realize that it’s not as easy as it sounds—or looks. It was at Mercato Centrale, in Piazza dei…
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