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Welcome To Brazil

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  Our last destination on this world tour Being one of the most biodiverse countries in the world according to the 2022 the census, 88,252,121 White people, 92,083,286 Mixed people, 20,656,458 Black people, 850,132 Asian people and 1,227,640 Indigenous people that makes up Brazil.๐Ÿ“ˆ No wonder why the country is rich with so much culture, traditions, customs, language and life. ๐Ÿ—บ๐Ÿ—บIt is one of the countries that is rich with diversity due to the history of displacement of people, across the map.๐ŸŒŽ With such diversity, comes amazing food๐Ÿฒ, music๐ŸŽต, culture in each corner of the country.๐Ÿ˜€ My main reason of wanting to go to Brazil, is to attend the carnival in Rio de Janeiro๐ŸŽ‰ where you get to experience such culture live and be part of it. It is a five-day carnival, starting at lent in the catholic calendar. Displays dances such as samba, which is the perfect illustration of the Afro-European blend that defines Brazilian culture. ๐ŸŽถ๐ŸŽถThis is where the top samba schools wil...

Welcome to New Zealand

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  Off the Grid  Located in the southwestern Pacific Ocean,๐ŸŒŠ off the grid!๐Ÿ“ is New Zealand. In Contrast to most western countries rarely exercising their culture/roots and moving toward a more western way, New Zealand has always been an ideal display of culture, especially in the sports industry.๐Ÿ’ญ The indigenous people of New Zealand (Polynesians) were the first people to reach New Zealand settling there, becoming the Mฤori. The Mฤori decent from Polynesians whose ancestors emigrated from Taiwan to Malenation. So interesting right? Anyways I’ve educated enough if you want to know more, go do the research yourself,๐Ÿ˜ I’m going to gatekeep the rest now!๐Ÿ˜ˆ The Haka “sound interesting” Origins going back to the Mฤori culture as a ceremonial dance,๐Ÿ’ƒ it is a pre-ritual done by New Zealand prior to an international game.๐Ÿ‰ Although in popular culture the Haka is associated with male way of preparing for battles, it has always been performed by both men and women. ๐Ÿ‘ซIt is als...

Welcome To Thailand

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  Knowledge is key Sharing a common ground with Scotland and Togo, Thailand is known for their smiling, relaxed and vibrant culture.๐Ÿ˜„๐Ÿ˜„ My knowledge of Thailand until recently, was only about how spicy their foods are ๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ”ฅ(which I can handle so no stress๐Ÿ˜ˆ), the beautiful temples, islands, night life, and exotic weather. But to make sure we obtain a polite passport we need to be educated individuals. Fun fact: ๐Ÿ’ญThere is a partnership of free exchange of ideas, technology and culture that dates back over 400 years ago, between Britain and Thailand. Not only does British companies such as Boots, Tesco and Unilever have great success in Thailand but over 50,000 British citizens have chosen to make Thailand their permanent home.๐Ÿ  Did somebody say study abroad? But! you may be wondering why specifically Thailand out of all the countries I can choose.๐Ÿ‘€ The simple answer to that is, I seem to be drawn to countries who best suits my personality and so far, Scotland, Tog...

Welcome To Togo

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“Who is Adebayor? did you just ask?”๐Ÿ’ข "well google it." Togo is an exotic holiday destination full of traditions, cultures, history and plenty of flavourful dishes. My favourite Togolese dish is Akume (Banku) with Ademe (vegetable stew) ๐Ÿฒ๐Ÿ˜‹.The national languages of Togo is Ewe and Kabiye, but if in attendance of School you are taught in French due to history of colonisation๐Ÿ‘€. If you are  interested in picking up a few sentences or words In Ewe just comment below or if you are in Strathclyde do approach me, I will be more than happy to teach you a few words.๐Ÿ’• Although Togo is small country, Thanks to the Scottish invention of football ๐Ÿ’it meant even if people do not know about Togo, as soon as you mention Adebayor (our countries treasure๐ŸŒŸ) most football fans know.⚽ Homeland  In West Africa, located on the gold coast is Togo. Considering the horrific history of most countries in Africa including Togo during the times of slavery and colonisation , such citizens rema...

Welcome to Scotland

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You Ken Scotland?๐Ÿ’ฏ Welcome to the land of Kilts, neeps and tatties. Located at the north of UK, is Scotland your wee but diverse and growing nation. Recognised as the creator of many things such as your first ever television (1926) invented right at the university of Strathclyde, your Telephone (1876), your Fridge (1748), the most forgotten about football (not soccer๐Ÿ˜ฑ) in 15 th century. but we c✈annae forget about our most known inventions, which we are most proud to represent as Scots,  is the  WEATHER⛄⛅๐ŸŒž and WHISKEY!!!๐Ÿ˜Š “So, where about are you from?”๐Ÿ’ญ A question asked constantly by my fellow Scottish citizens. Although I was not Born in Scotland, I am practically a native, in use of the slang, the accent and making sure to do my daily complaints about the weather, ๐Ÿ˜‚I am fully submerged in cultural etiquette displayed in Scotland daily.   “please”, “Thank You”, “excuse me” or “sorry to bother you”๐Ÿ™ Known to be a very friendly๐Ÿ˜ƒ bunch, you can say S...