Meks BlogThis coastal Spanish city goes by two names – San Sebastian in Spanish and Donostia in the Basque language. It’s got an enviable position on the gorgeous Bay of Biscay on the northern coast of the country, not far from the French border, and it’s a European Capital of Culture for 2016. Despite the small […]
There are plenty of food and drink festivals around the world, and no matter what you like to eat and drink – a festival that would suit your taste is very likely to exist. In this article we present you some of the craziest food and drink festivals in Europe, which do not only serve […]
Golden palaces, floating markets, majestic porcelain-laid spires…you’ve never seen a capital city quite like Bangkok. It has many things to offer, and here are some of it: Wat Pra Kaew and Grand Palace Complex Wat Po National Museum Dusit Palace Park Wat Arun Wat Traimit, Chinatown Lumphini Park Jim Thompson’s House Mahamariamman Temple Tha […]
No matter the country and the cultural background people come from, what most cultures have in common is marriage. People get married all over the world, and every country has its own wedding ceremonies and customs followed by the couples, their families and their wedding guests. Since there is such a wide variety of wedding […]
Two hours from Zagreb lies one of Croatia’s—and the world’s – most beautiful spots: Plitvice Lakes National Park. Depending on hiking stamina, visitors can tackle all the major waterfalls, or simply trek down to the aptly named Big Waterfall, whose path holds more than enough adventure and dazzling views to make the trip worthwhile. Whether […]
Turkey is a country on two continents, affected by both Asian and European influences, and thus very vivid, versatile and interesting. Turkish people are very open and hospitable, and Turkish markets are full of colors, smells and noises that will affect all your senses. The markets are where versatility and richness of Turkish culture are […]
Seville is the cultural and financial center of Andalucía in southern Spain. It’s deep history and tradition is interwoven with modern culture and young lifestyles. Seville is about wandering the many pathways past stunning gardens and mosaic plazas, eating at famed gelaterias, and browsing through the stunning ceramics in the Triana neighborhood. Sip late night […]
The first thing that comes to mind upon hearing the word “carnival” is, for most people, the carnival held in Rio de Janeiro. However, there is another very popular event of thin kind in Notting Hill, UK. As a matter of fact, Notting Hill Carnival is the second largest carnival in the world, right after […]
Gagaku is the oldest traditional court music of Japan. It consists of songs, dances, and a mixture of other Asian music. There are two waves: instrumental (kigaku) – Kangen and Bugaku, and vocal (Seigaku) – Kumeuta, Kagurauta, Azumaasobi, Saibara, and Roei. Shomyo is a Buddhist song which is an added melody for a sutra. It originated from India, and […]
Philippines Got stomach cramps from eating too much chocolate? It’s nothing compared to the pain some Catholic Filipinos feel at Easter time. As penance for their sins, participants in one public event whip their backs with bamboo sticks and sharp blades as a form of worship leading up to Easter. Parading through the streets half-naked […]
