country and western Posts

Western vs Eastern - What's the Difference?

An amusing way to look at the differences between cultures, this series of photos may exaggerate and generalize quite a bit, but a lot of their points are valid, both about culture that is more eastern and about cultures that are more western. Which would you rather live in?

Did You Ever Imagine the Western Balkans To Be This Stunning?

I didn't think of the Western Balkan region as a must-visit travel destination - until I saw these jaw-dropping photos! Consisting of Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Kosovo, Macedonia, Montenegro and Serbia, the Western Balkans are incredibly beautiful and varied.

These Are the Most Mispronounced Countries in the World

Laos The beautiful Southeast Asian country of Laos is commonly referred to as “Lay-ouse” or just "La-ou." Locals, however, say “Lou-se” (rhyming with blouse). Read our article on Top 10 Places to Visit in Laos to know more about the place. 4.

Black-and-White Photos of National Parks Across Western US

Landscape photographer Lynn Radeka has been traveling to famous landmarks at national parks across the western US and portraying them on film since the late 1980s.

Belarus: the Undiscovered European Country

Belarus isn’t commonly regarded as a very touristy country, and indeed, only 1% of the country’s earnings come from tourism.

Connecting Eastern Medicine With Its Western Counterpart

Medicinal practices from the east and west certainly are not mutually exclusive, which is why many people are now starting to incorporate the best ideas from both into their lives. Curious? Check o..

What Are the Best Countries for Retirement in 2022?

Unfortunately, many countries fail to prioritize the dignity of their citizens as they reach their golden years.

This Landlocked Eastern European Country Will Surprise You

Moldova is a small, landlocked country that lies between Romania to the west, and Ukraine to the east. The country was actually part of Romania until the end of World War II, and there are actually numerous cultural similarities between the two countries.

South Korea Is Such a Unique and Authentic Country!

The country is full of authentic cultural and natural diversity, and both natural and urban sites the likes of which you won’t find anywhere else in the world.

The Netherlands Is a Country of the Future For 7 Reasons

The Netherlands is a country renowned all over the world for the scale of its ambition when it comes to moving itself into the future, making its citizens safer or making its environment better.

These Regulations Should be Adopted by Every Country!

In different parts of the world, different countries have developed unique ways of dealing with certain problems, as well as helping their citizens have a better life and be healthier. Some of these ideas haven't gotten to other parts of the world and it’s a real shame.