How do I get around in Brooklyn? I take the subway. If it snows or rains, I can wait underground and not get wet or too cold. In Jamaica, we do not have subways! Buses and taxis are the way to go!
Bulgaria's food culture is influenced by many of its neighboring countries. While the food is similar, Bulgarian traditional food is often prepared in different ways and with different ingredients.
South Korea has many unique traditions. Two traditions that I have learned about recently have to do with exams and beaches. What do you think those traditons might be?
When we went on a trip to the north of Portugal, I learned about a new musical instrument that has a long history. We had the chance to play the adufe and make a small one to take home as well!
In the United States, "tapioca" is a sweet pudding. However, here in Brazil, "tapioca" looks like a tortilla. It's made from mandioca, one of the most important ingredients in Brazilian cooking.
A central characteristic of Korean culture is the role of social hierarchy. From the way people speak, to how they act around one another, the levels of social hierarchy affect everyday life.
