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When you are part of the international expat community, being the exception can feel ordinary. In reality, however, migrants make up just 3.6% of the world’s population. Continue reading Why third culture kids are not ‘ordinary’
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Arabs and Eastern Europeans may speak different languages, eat different food, and dress differently. However, they share numerous similarities. Continue reading 3 similarities between Arabs and Eastern Europeans
Sip of Culture interviewed several people from various countries around the world to see how different cultures perceive mental health and seeking help. Continue reading “Taboo” and “Shameful”: How mental health is perceived around the world
There are thousands of different misconceptions about Arabs and the Arab World. One such misconception is that all Arabs are Muslim. Few people outside of the Arab World know that Christianity is not only present but celebrated in the Middle … Continue reading Christianity and Christmas in the Arab World
In the past 22 years of my life, I have (on countless occasions) experienced the confusion and discomfort which can arise as a result of intercultural communication. For the first six years of my life, my family and I lived … Continue reading Intercultural communication is confusing, awkward – and hilarious.
The Arab world — pause a minute — ask yourself, what did reading this evoke? Did you imagine deserts, camels, beaches, souks, luxury, Burj Khalifa … and everything else that we are shown on television? Probably. While all of that … Continue reading The art of Arabian hospitality
Oud — also known as Oudh and Agarwood — is one of the most expensive natural raw ingredients and for this reason, it has often been compared to ‘liquid gold’. Widely used in the Middle East, Oud has a deep, … Continue reading What is Oud?
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