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Do you wonder if they celebrate Halloween in Turkey? As a local from Türkiye, I'll spill the tea about celebrating Halloween in Turkey! In October, you don't see any signs of Halloween in Turkey. It is interesting to see how some people, especially expats living in

Did you know that South Korea dedicates an entire day to celebrating its alphabet? Every year on October 9th, the nation comes together to honor Hangeul Day—a holiday marking the creation of the Korean script by King Sejong the Great and his scholars nearly six centuries ago. In 2026,

Have you ever watched German horror movies? I stumbled into this unique corner of film one chilly evening with a classic: Nosferatu. That old, silent film was so different and eerie that it hooked me right away. Since then, I’ve been exploring more of what German horror has to

Horror in the US has started to feel predictable. The same jump scares and recycled tropes make it hard to find something that really unsettles. Portuguese horror offers a welcome change, with ghost stories that linger and psychological thrillers that cut deeper. It also gives you the chance to improve

September arrives, and anticipation builds for one of the year's most cherished celebrations across China and Chinese communities worldwide: the Mid-Autumn Festival (中秋节) or Mooncake Festival. If you've ever wondered what all the fuss is about, or you’re planning to join the festivities this year,

I made every possible mistake at my first Oktoberfest. I showed up in a costume-shop dirndl that screamed "tourist," tried to order beer in English while everyone around me effortlessly switched between Bavarian dialect and Hochdeutsch, and spent most of the evening feeling like an outsider watching authentic

Imagine a magical festival dedicated to a legendary love tale of star-crossed lovers. The streets are bursting with vibrant decorations, lively parades, and delicious food. During this festival, people write their wishes on colorful paper strips and hang them on bamboo branches, hoping for their dreams to come true. Yes,

Japanese words can sound polite and formal in textbooks, but real conversations are a whole different story. If you’ve ever watched a Japanese show or listened to native speakers, you’ve probably noticed slang flying around that never shows up in your lessons. These casual expressions are the heart

If you've ever learned how to say love in Chinese (爱 ài), you're already on your way to understanding how deeply language connects with culture. But before you get to heartfelt expressions, it's important to master the everyday phrases that build connections, starting with