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The secrets of etiquette: how to behave in Japan
Etiquette must be respected even in friendship. Japanese proverb We will not deal here with the rules of politeness in the Japanese...
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Dec 18, 202111 min read


History of the Japanese Flag
The flag of Japan has two names: the Nisshōki and the Hinomaru which mean "Japanese standard" and "solar disk flag. The background of the...
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Oct 24, 20215 min read


Types of Japanese noodles you need to know
Whether you have unconditional love for heart-warming ramen bowls or cold somen bowls, here's a quick guide to help you identify seven...
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Sep 7, 20214 min read


Portuguese vs. Galician languages: What's the difference?
Galician is a Romance language, close to Portuguese and spoken in northwestern Spain in Galicia, part of the province of León and part of...
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Jul 25, 20213 min read


Canada-Denmark: The Battle of the North Pole
Canada and Denmark would share an Arctic rock rather than fight over it. This arctic island, measuring just 1.3 km², sits right in the...
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May 23, 20213 min read


How can you quickly adapt to a “Portuguese-style” lifestyle?
In general, foreigners acclimatize very well in Portugal. Despite some cultural differences, they quickly feel at home. The climate, a...
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May 10, 20217 min read


Tempura 天ぷら
Light and crunchy, the famous Japanese fry has been popularized throughout the archipelago by Portuguese travellers. The presence of...
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Mar 28, 20212 min read


Pão de Ló vs Kasutera (Castella)
Maybe the best-known cake in Portugal, this cake dates back to the 15th Century. It was made in Nunneries and, as with all Portuguese...
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Mar 17, 20216 min read


What are the differences between Spain and Portugal?
Find out what the differences are between these two countries that share the Iberian Peninsula. Spain and Portugal are neighbours, yet...
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Mar 2, 20219 min read


Sports in Canada
Canada is a sporting country and offers many disciplines, summer and winter. Skiing, canoeing, baseball, basketball, football (soccer),...
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Feb 13, 20215 min read


Differences Between Japanese, Chinese and Korean Chopsticks
Not many people know this, but there is a big difference between Chinese, Korean and Japanese chopsticks. And it's very easy to tell them...
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Jan 23, 20216 min read


10 things not to say in Porto
It is not easy to start a new life in a new country: learning a new language, new customs and traditions can be difficult, and we can all...
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Jan 10, 20213 min read


Nine extraordinary places you did not know existed in Lisbon
We are always saying it: Lisbon has fantastic places to discover, many of them unknown to the public. Let’s take a look at nine...
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Dec 13, 20204 min read


Brexit: everything that will change for expats in 2021
Brexit will be officially effective on December 31, 2020. And if you are planning to move abroad, alone or with your family, it may be...
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Dec 2, 20207 min read


Visit Tokyo: a guide for 5 days
Are you looking for information to visit Tokyo for 5 days? Which neighbourhood of Tokyo to visit? Where to go out in Tokyo? In this...
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Nov 12, 202014 min read


Lisbon or Porto?
Two Portuguese cities are among the most touristic in the country. These cities attract more and more visitors every year and for a good...
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Oct 26, 20207 min read


Keto Diet
Everything you need to know about the keto diet. Changing your eating habits for the ketogenic diet means taking care of your body and...
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Oct 17, 20205 min read


10 pros and cons of living in Canada
There are many advantages to living in a certain city, but in the same way, as there are many disadvantages, for this reason, in this...
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Oct 10, 20203 min read


The Canadian Dollar
The Canadian dollar, nicknamed the loonie about the plunge (loon) depicted on the $ 1 coin, is the currency in Canada. The code that...
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Sep 26, 20205 min read
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