Category: Travel
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Bacchus and Le Fay: An Urban Poem. A dedication to the Taurus and the Libra. To Lovers come and gone
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Venture into the moonlit streets of imagination with “Nocturnal Odyssey: A Ballad of Urban Dreamers,” where the ethereal girl with feathers in her hair and the enigmatic boy with seashell teeth traverse the veiled alleys of longing and love. This poem weaves a tapestry of dreamlike imagery and poignant emotions, a journey through a cityscape…
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Top 5 Hidden Gems from Diverse Backgrounds | Gaming Beyond Borders
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in Anthropology, asian studies, Chinese folklore, Chinese literature, comparative literature, Culture, digital communities, digital humanities, digital storytelling, folklore, folkloresque, folklorist, game based learning, game design, game development, game Ideas, game review, game studies, game writing, game-based learning, games, gaming, japanese folklore, japanese literature, japanese mythology, japanese video games, japanese videogames, Ludology, narrative design, Narratology, popular culture, Popular Culture Studies, shinto, storytelling, Travel, videogames, virtual reality, visual novel, worldbuilding, writing🎮 Explore Gaming’s Cultural Tapestry 🌍 Discover 5 hidden gem video games from around the world that offer unique cultural experiences. Dive into diverse narratives, from China to South America, and broaden your gaming horizons. 🌟🌏 #VideoGames #CulturalDiversity #HiddenGems #GlobalGaming #GamingWorldTour
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On the Road Less Traveled : A Personal Essay on the Path of Most Resistance and the Adventure That is Life.
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Don’t be victimized by the culture of fear. Our planet is waiting to be explored, to reveal it’s secrets to you, to me, to any who dare ask, it will expose you to the raw truths of life. To the quarks of distant cultures and alien tongues. To disgusting foods and delicious cuisines, to dangerous…
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Violin: A Love Poem to the City of Oranges
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Bohemian nights in Valencia where the gypsies shred violins into the coming dark “Rhythmic swells reverberate trough my lungs. The back streets of Valencia. Back street Europe. Romani enclaves and gypsy parts of town. We’ll sit here in the Plaça de la Virgen with our stiff sangria, smartly bashful in red-faced delerium. For it is Spring…
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Three Chinese Fables to Guide Your Life
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in Academia, Adventure, Anthropology, Art, asia, asian studies, folklore, inspiration, literary fiction, literary nonfiction, Mythology, philosophy, study abroad, the university of missouri, the writers life, Thought Provoking, Travel, travel writing, travelblog, travelblogger, traveler, writing, yokaiMany Chinese fables tell an entertaining story to illustrate a moral lesson. Here are a few such stories. Stopping Halfway, Never Comes One’s Day In the Warring States Period, in the state of Wei lived a man called Leyangtsi. His wife was very angelic and virtuous, who was loved and respected dearly by the husband. One day, Leyangtsi…
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The Better Cheddar: Ode to Kansas City
Oh, the Better Cheddar, Where would I be without you? Words fail me: “world’s best collection of cheeses, chocolates, charcuterie, and condiments” or “a true American gem, ode to the celebration of good food, good times, good company.”