No wonder the French are regarded as the most romantic people in the world. Legend has it that a Frenchman was the first person to send a Valentine’s Day card—all the way back in 1415. This romantic Romeo was none other than Charles the Duke of Orleans who sent a love note to his wife Read More …
The South African look of love does abound on February 14th with flowers, chocolates, dates at the disco or even a trip to…a wildlife park. It’s true! Kruger National Park in the north of the country is a top Valentine’s destination for visitors. (And it’s teeming with rhinos, elephants, leopards and lions, too.)
I feel it in my fingers. I feel it in my toes. Love is all around us. So, let’s go around the globe. (To find out how other countries celebrate St. Valentine’s Day, of course!) Although it’s common everywhere for sweethearts to send each other cards, offer flowers and go on romantic outings, Valentine’s Day Read More …
Machu Picchu (meaning Old City in Incan) is arguably the most amazing site in Peru, if not in South America. So much so, it’s even got archaeologists arguing about its original purpose. Some say this 15th century Incan city was built as a secret ceremonial center. Though it’s debated whether this was in honor of Read More …
Wonders of the World Ever wondered what’s so wonderful about the Wonders of the World? Join Explorica for a mind-boggling exploration into three of the world’s greatest architectural triumphs that have many scratching their heads over how and why they were constructed. We’ll travel to the Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt, head northwest to Read More …
Like in China, New Year’s in Vietnam springs to life on January 23rd. From bamboo and peach blossoms to interesting rules around what you should and should not eat, we’ll take a look at what happens before, during and after the big day.
In celebration of the year of the dragon, brighten up your classroom with these easy-to-make lanterns. There’s nothing more iconic than the lanterns that light the streets in China during their New Years celebration. The tradition can be traced as far back a 250 B.C. when Buddhist monks carried torches on New Year’s Eve, hoping Read More …
Looks like it’s time for resolutions… We, at Explorica, resolve to keep bringing you more and more cultural insights, of course. And while some of us are still settling on goals (eat healthier, exercise and read more), another part of the world is just beginning their countdown to the New Year. January 23rd is the Read More …
Make mine a Moroccan minty! Mint tea is so popular in Morocco that you’ll find it everywhere—in homes, restaurants, bazaars, religious gatherings, parties, weddings and funerals. An ancient Moroccan proverb says, “The first glass is as bitter as life, the second glass is as strong as love, the third glass is as gentle as death.” Read More …
Tea was first introduced to Japan in the 12th century by a Zen monk called Eisai. (Well, tea is central to Zen tradition after all). And Eisai had pretty high hopes for his cup of tea. He suggested that it would cure loss of appetite, boils on the skin and even paralysis. Some say that Read More …
