The Best Cambodian Music & Their Resilient Stories
We often remember many country’s history through tragedy. One prime example is Cambodia because of Khmer Rouge regime and their being the cause of genocide of the 1970s. However, that is not true if we look beyond the grim chapter of its history. In fact, in the 1960s and early 1970s Phnom Penh, capital of […]
10 Best Movies About Food You Will Find Tempting
Food has a great way to connect, inspire and drive human emotions. It also carries memory, identity, conflict, ambition, and survival. A person visiting distant lands may find it difficult to communicate due to language barriers but food always helps in overcoming awkwardness. In fact, food helps in bridging the barriers and nurtures new relationships. […]
Watch These Best Scandinavian Movies If You Love Cinema
There’s a distinct mood that we experience while watching Scandinavian movies. Some unique elements involve snow-covered streets, grey skies, and characters carrying heavy emotional weight. Sunshine is always rare, and when it appears, it often signals hope amid slow-burning tension. The storytelling is also realistic, characters take their time, and there’s a psychological depth that […]
10 Best Chilean Books That Will Surprise You
What are the best Chilean Books? If you ask any literary buff about Pablo Neruda, Isabel Allende, and Roberto Bolaño, they will surely know about these literary giants. But if you asked them which country these writers belong to, they might start scratching their heads. This is very much in contrast to other countries in Latin America. In […]
The Hidden World Of Thai Psychedelic Rock
Many people know the famous band Khruangbin. Some even know Paradise Bangkok Molam International Band. But few know that their grooves come from lam storytelling and the literary traditions of khlong san. So before we start talking about Thai psychedelic rock, I would like to discuss Molam first. And what better place to start than […]
The Best Global Comic Books You’ve Never Heard Of
We all know how English literature by English writers is easily accessible. And it has been for a long time because a large part of the readership and publishing industry comes from English-speaking countries, especially the U.S. and the U.K. It was only after the 1960s that publishers started bringing European, Latin American, South Asian, […]
Top 8 Books about Cambodia To Read Now
I went to Cambodia in 2025. Although it’s a cliché that people are friendly in the countries you go to, Cambodians are truly exceptionally friendly. Perhaps it’s because of the terribly tragic history. One guide said to us, we had so much suffering and death. Everyone has ears, eyes, and a mouth. Let’s use them […]
Best Thai Books To Read Now | A Top 10
Literature of any country is associated with its past and present. Thailand is no exception. Despite its beauty, great food, and marvelous temples, it also has its internal challenges. It’s always at a political crossroads due to divisions among the monarchy, parliament, and the military. Despite its fame for mass tourism, unfortunately, it also deals […]
Best Music Documentaries To Watch Now | A Top 12
When we talk about the best music documentaries, people always mention some of the famous music documentaries. These names could be Amy (UK), Buena Vista Social Club (Cuba), and Searching for Sugar Man (US/South Africa). These are popular because of unforgettable personal stories. But beyond these titles, there are many lesser-known gems, which are often […]
Ultimate Best Latin Rock Bands | A Top 12
The 1960s and 1970s were wild times in Latin America and Spain, basically all of the large Spanish-speaking countries. There were cultural revolutions, anti-establishment movements, and political unrest. Just to put that in perspective; Argentina and Chile were under military dictatorships, Mexico was reeling after the 1968 Tlatelolco student massacre, and Spain was under Franco dictatorship. […]
