The origin of sushi is very uncertain. The most common opinion is that it was brought by Buddhist monks who returned from China in the 7th century. Very similar to sushi was a preparation that appeare… >>>>
Bushidō was the product of the syncretic union of the principles of loyalty and honor as followed by the samurai, melded together with some of the cornerstones of Buddhist and Shinto ethics and the f… >>>>
The origins of the samurai can be traced to the 10th century in the full Heian Period (898-1185), identifiable with those warriors that by imperial mandate had a duty to defend the eastern bord… >>>>
The tsuba, 鐔, is a fundamental element in the mounting of the Japanese sword, commonly known as “katana”: it is the guard, the most important element of the fittings, and has two main fu… >>>>
The concept of “Ma” permeates the whole Japanese Culture: in the arts, in everyday life, in architecture, in short, in every area of daily life. Fascinating concept, it is difficult to exp… >>>>
Special clothing, particular foods, traveling rituals and economic prosperity are some of the many issues to solve when it comes to New Year’s eve in the Latin American continent. When it comes to c… >>>>
Causes: Altitude sickness is nothing other than the lack of adaptation of the organism to heights and the body’s response to this. I usually presents itself over 2500m over the level of the sea. The… >>>>
Colombia is rich in biodiversity, nature and beaches, but I bet you didn’t know that this country has been from the beginning a pioneer in resources, technology and culture. I’m going to illustrat… >>>>
The Sacred Valley is a wonderful natural extension of the Inca capital “Cuzco”, its strategic environmental conditions allowed a very good agricultural development and thus its monuments: 1) PISAC… >>>>
THE RUINS OF THE ANCIENT INCA CITY OF MACHU PICCHU July 1911. An extraordinary spectacle is presented to the eyes of the Peruvian Yale expedition, led by Hiram Bingham; the ruins of the ancient Inca c… >>>>
No, not a joke. Who wants to celebrate Christmas twice in only two-weeks’ time needs to plan the next winter holiday in Belarus, where a double Christmas is a reality to live and enjoy. In fact, Bel… >>>>