Culture
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2023: Los Ticos: The Costa Ricans that I Met
So I’ve been staying in Costa Rica for two weeks now. So far, I’ve been having a blast! Thus the following are my thoughts on spending time with some Costa Ricans: Most Costa Ricans, or Ticos (as they are locally called), are known for their warmth and hospitality. For instance, when I go to the… Continue reading
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2023: A 19th-Century Store: The St. James General Store
I live near the St. James General Store, which has been around since 1857. And it’s still active! While you can’t buy your grocery necessities, this general store houses the history of Long Island and New York. A Bit of History The First Floor You can find bars of soap to all sorts of candy… Continue reading
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2023: Visiting New York’s Chinatown in January
Before the Lunar New Year, I wanted to check if Manhattan’s Chinatown had any festivities. Alas, there were none. But I enjoyed the atmosphere, and so this is what you can find: Bakeries & Cafes From dim sum to bubble tea, your world here is your oyster – literally, I think they even sell oysters.… Continue reading
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2023: Neue Galerie’s Bookshop in New York
Do you love the sight of books? It’s always so magical and refreshing to peruse through books, even if you don’t bring one home. And inside the Neue Galerie in Manhattan, New York, you’re free to do so! Down the left hallway, as you enter the museum, you’ll find a small corner of a bookstore.… Continue reading
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2022: The Holiday Markets at Columbus Circle, NYC
Woo! Just in time for the holidays and Christmas. So the annual Holiday Markets at Columbus Circle in New York City enthralled many visitors and locals alike. While it can’t compare to the Christmas Markets in Europe, I would say these markets are just as festive! While enjoying the stroll, I found various shops, from… Continue reading
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2022: Seven Fun Things to Do in P-Town
Welcome to P-Town! Entering Provincetown, Massachusettes, felt like I was entering a fairy tale book. The narrow streets, shops, rainbow flags, and diverse groups of people made me feel so welcomed and entertained. P-Town (the nickname for Provincetown) has been around for hundreds of years. (Click here for more history.) And it has been a… Continue reading
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2022: When Visiting a Buddhist Temple
This Buddhist Temple called Vajiradhammapadip Temple is close to my hometown. I often go here for the Thai Faire. And each time I enter, it always feels magical and tranquil inside. (FYI: Buddhism also has three main branches. This particular temple is part of the Theravāda Branch.) So these are some of the things that you… Continue reading
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2022: Things to See & Do at a Thai Faire
I hope it’s safe to say that I adore Thai Culture. (: So a couple of weeks ago, I went to a local Thai Faire hosted by a Buddhist community near my hometown. And these were some of the things that I saw and did there: Dine, Drink, and Be Merry! Pad Thai, Pad See… Continue reading
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2019: The People of Nippon: Osaka
Back in January 2019, I had the wonderful opportunity to tour Japan for about five days. And it has been one of my favorite travels of all time. I not only enjoyed the historical sites and the delicious cuisine, but I also enjoyed interacting with the people of Nippon. (Nippon is one of the historical… Continue reading
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2020: Road Trip to Granada: Day 3: Alhambra
About a month ago, I booked tickets in advanced to enter Alhambra, which is known as the Red Castle in Arabic. This is an example of Magnificent Islamic Architecture; this was constructed in the 11th century and was the home to the royal Islamic family up until 1492. Today, I had the opportunity to walk… Continue reading
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Welcome! Susanna’s Musings are about her cultural travels from New York, Costa Rica, España, and across the globe.
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