14 articles from the Guiness Travel travel blog on Cultural insights.
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The soul of Japan: a journey into the most authentic traditions of the Land of the Rising Sun. Japanese traditions are not mere customs handed down over time: they are a true expression of a philosophy of life founded on respect, harmony, balance and the search for beauty in small everyday gestures.
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That Madrid has become one of the trendiest cities around is by now well known. The Spanish capital boasts numerous cultural attractions, blended to perfection with a pleasure-loving lifestyle, an inexhaustible nightlife and a food and wine scene that has little to envy in other destinations!
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Stretching between the Indochinese peninsula, lush Malaysia and the Indonesian archipelagos, Thailand evokes the idea of the “Orient” more than most countries. Known as the “land of smiles”, it is one of the most fascinating and mysterious countries in Asia, keeper of centuries-old traditions.
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From oysters and champagne in France to the Christmas markets of Austria and Germany, Father Christmas’s Lapland, British carols, Oaxaca’s Night of the Radishes and fried chicken in Japan: every country lives Christmas in its own way, with customs handed down from one generation to the next.
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A journey to Mexico cannot fail to include a few stops at the most famous archaeological sites in Central America: Teotihuacan, Palenque, Uxmal and Chichen Itza are UNESCO World Heritage Sites visited by millions of people every year, and their magnificence never fails to impress.
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“Different countries, different customs”: the proverb always holds true when it comes to travel, and it includes food too. From Egypt, Iran and Jordan to Thailand and Vietnam, a journey through the colours and flavours of Eastern cuisines, to get to know a country and its culture through its dishes.
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South-East Asia is a fascinating land inhabited by very different peoples, rich in history and culture. An itinerary through these countries brings you into contact with customs, traditions and religions that enrich every traveller, and with a hospitality that leaves a lasting impression.
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Travelling also means discovering local food and wine, savouring its flavours, aromas and traditions; in recent years, indeed, more and more tourists want to enjoy genuine food and wine experiences on their journeys, so as to understand the culture of a place better.
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If you are looking for a place steeped in history yet modern and cosmopolitan, Thessaloniki is the destination for you. Stroll along the waterfront as the sun sets over the Aegean, discover the wonders of Byzantine art and enjoy the splendid beaches nearby.
7 min read
Narrow intersecting alleys, ancient palaces, fortresses perched on high, historical episodes that have become the stuff of legend and evocative atmospheres… these are the elements that define Italy’s medieval villages. Visiting them, you can often relive the atmosphere of a distant past.
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Magic and witchcraft have always fascinated people, who often wish to discover the details of every story and perhaps visit places shrouded in mystery that have since become legendary. Halloween and the sagas devoted to wizards and witches have only fuelled this fascination.
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From the Dolomites to the Aeolian Islands, from Verona to Syracuse, by way of the Sassi of Matera and Pompeii: crossing Italy in search of its UNESCO sites unlocks the secrets of what Dante called “the garden of the empire”. What UNESCO is, and the routes to discover its treasures.
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