Are you interested in South Korean culture? I recently mentioned in my post with the best 10 Korean movies that the Korean movie scene is hot. But what about Korean books? Reading is a great way to learn about a culture, so if you are interested in Korea, books should definitely be included. A Short…
If you’re looking for a unique and exciting music experience, then you should definitely check out the incredible Ethiopian music scene. From traditional folk songs to modern pop hits, Ethiopia has a diverse mix of genres and artists that will captivate your ears and make you dance. In this blog, we’ll explore the top 10…
Happy Tuesday All, And welcome to the Cultural Reads Newsletter, with a bi-weekly book, music, and movie recommendations from all around the world. In this week’s newsletter: A Personal Story, Latin American Rap, a Chill Playlist, International Self-Help Books, Danish Movie & Fitness Books My Uncle Harry This is the most personal story I ever wrote. I felt an…
What are self development books? Self development books are a great way to improve our knowledge and skills as they provide new ideas and strategies. Sometimes we’re stuck in situations and can’t find a way out because our perspective limits us. Books on self-development can help us broaden our perspectives to see situations, relationships, and…
I used to have an uncle Harry. Harry was everything you’d expect a sailor to be. Two meters tall, with big broad shoulders and a rough white beard. The only thing missing was a golden earring. But his apparent ruggedness was absent from his personality. He was kind, joyful, and adventurous with the mischievousness of…
Happy Tuesday All, And welcome to the Cultural Reads Newsletter, with a bi-weekly book, music, and movie recommendations from all around the world. In this week’s newsletter: 36 Life Lessons, Vietnamese Rap, World Drinking, Mongolian Music, Memoire from Congo & Spanish Netflix Thriller 🎙️ Vietnamese HipHop Playlist Last week I came across an interview with Vietnamese rapper Suboi…
What does Mongolian music sound like? As you may already know, Mongolia had the most extensive uninterrupted Empire in the history of civilization. In the 13th century, Genghis Khan and his sons ruled a land that stretched from China to Europe. During the history of the Mongolian people, there was a famous saying: “A Mongol is born on a…
This blog post offers some reflections on how I learned what I learned in 2022. I am a massive fan of self-development, by which I mean anything that improves my life, and have been on it for a while. I’ve read many popular self-development books and tried all of the methods. Despite having various mechanisms…
Happy Tuesday All, And welcome to the Cultural Reads Newsletter, with a bi-weekly book, music, and movie recommendations from all around the world. In this week’s newsletter: Planting Trees, Amapiano Music, International Dream Jobs, Kenya, India, Vietnam & Sweden 🌳Trees For Farmers (Brazil) Besides Cultural Reads, I have a ‘normal’ day job focused on forestry projects in…
Before getting to know the 10 best Kenyan Writers, we will look at Kenya – an East African country that borders the Indian Ocean to the west. It includes low and highlands, the Great Rift Valley, and the spectacular Lakelands. Lions, elephants, and rhinoceroses are some of the fauna that call this place home. Its…