-1 Traveling abroad can be full of surprises, especially regarding local customs. One of the biggest culture shocks for many tourists is discovering that tipping—a common practice in countries like the United States—can offend locals in other parts of the world. In these 8 countries, your well-intentioned extra cash might raise eyebrows or even insult your server. Each place has ...
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Royals from around the world who have gotten tattoos, and the meanings behind them
It might be safely assumed that a tattoo would be strictly forbidden in the style guidebook but popular royals including Princess Eugenie have proudly displayed their inkings at formal public events. From the heir to the Danish throne’s leg tattoo of a shark to a glamorous British socialite exposing a tiger inked on her shoulder, it seems they are ...
Read More »A Bog Body for more than 2000 Years Ago!
GRAUBALLE MAN IS ONE OF many mummified bodies discovered in the peat bogs that dot Denmark and northern Europe. The highly acidic bogs have extremely low oxygen content and the combination allows for the remains of individuals to remain in a remarkable state of preservation for thousands of years.
Read More »Princess Mary is participating in a marathon in Morocco
Crown Princess Mary of Denmark has participated in a marathon in Morocco during her first outing since she was one step closer to becoming the first Australian-born queen.
Read More »Difference between our Expectation and Reality in Touristic places
Great Wall of China The Great Wall, one of the greatest wonders of the world, was listed as a World Heritage by UNESCO in 1987. Just like a gigantic dragon, it winds up and down across deserts, grasslands, mountains and plateaus, stretching approximately 13,170 miles (21,196 kilometers) from east to west of China.Perhaps the most recognizable symbol of China and its ...
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