Chantel Brink
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The English have it several times a day. China turned it into an empire. In Boston, it was the star of a party that changed the world. Tea is one of those few things that’s enjoyed in nearly every corner of the globe. People who drink it may have different views on when or why,
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Japan is mostly known internationally for Tokyo’s bustle and neon nightlife and Kyoto’s cultural attractions, but Japan is packing another secret gem: Okinawa. This southern prefecture is Japan’s tropical getaway, and it’s downright beautiful. Okinawa’s has a rich and interesting history, which most notably includes a long period of independence before Japanese occupation and the conflict
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Imagine a spot in the Pacific Ocean so remote that the closest humans to it are on the International Space Station. If you are adventurous enough to travel to remote places – read on! There’s an Earthly locale so isolated that its closest neighbors are astronauts – Point Nemo However, it’s not the coziest place,
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What’s on your bucket list? In Japan, there’s a special island with a unique beach that brings together both snow and sand. This special beach is part of the San’in Kaigan Geopark, which was recognized as a Japanese Geopark in 2008 and a UNESCO Global Geopark in 2010. It’s over on the west side of
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We’ve all seen traditional paintings that are made with… well, paint. But there’s a new kind of painting, created by American artist Stephen Knapp, that has been rapidly gaining international attention: lightpainting. In fact, lightpainting has been called the first unique art form of the 21st century. As the name implies, lightpaintings are made with
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With more than 10 million people residing in the 650km² area, Jakarta is the epitome of luxury in a nutshell. Indonesia’s capital city boasts numerous upscale restaurants, aesthetically pleasing cafes, and extravagant malls that is no different than a labyrinth. With amazing delicacies that will tickle your taste buds and friendly locals, Jakarta will make
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Osakan food is from Osaka, Japan’s second largest city, and is famous for its delicious takes on famous Japanese dishes and its mouthwatering originals. The city is so famous, in fact, that it’s even earned the title of the “nation’s kitchen” (天下の台所 tenka no daidokoro)! The food scene in Osaka isn’t only great by Japanese
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