You know that feeling? It’s a sick one. In your gut. Sometimes you catch it early. Two minutes down the road on the way to the airport. “Did you pack the swimsuits?” “Yes.” “Socks?” “Yes” “Underwear?” “Yep.” “Boarding passes?” “YES! I got everything ok?!” “Sorry . . . (long pause) . . . passports? “Shoot!…
I never had a little brother … but I was one. So I know how this works. There is an unwritten bylaw in the “How Family Works Field Guide” that states very explicitly that elder siblings reserve full rights to be absolutely annoyed by little brothers. Because little brothers are built with an intrinsic and…
There’s a whole lotta’ new going around. COVID shook things up didn’t it? Expats have been kicked out or displaced or put on hold. Brick and mortars are morphing into websites and zoom calls. Careers have shifted. Businesses have been reimagined. Paradigms have been demolished. Creative thinking has been forced. For some, it has been…
Chhath Puja 2025 – The Festival of Sun Worship, Faith & Nature Chhath Puja is one of the most ancient and unique festivals of India, dedicated to the worship of the Sun God (Surya Dev) and his consort Usha. Celebrated with unmatched devotion mainly in the states of Bihar, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, and Nepal’s Terai…
Diwali 2025 – Festival of Lights, Traditions & Global Celebrations Diwali, also known as Deepavali, is one of the most important and vibrant festivals in India. Celebrated by millions of people across the world, Diwali marks the victory of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance, and good over evil. The festival is observed by Hindus,…
DVLA Number Plate Changes – October 2025 1) Overview: What’s Changing in October 2025 Each September/October, the UK moves into a new registration period. For 2025, the first-registered vehicles from 1 September 2025 carry the “75” age identifier through to February 2026. Apart from this, October brings new batches of personalised and prefix registrations released…
Student Travel Discounts 2025 – Free Entry & Passes Worldwide Being young travelers and world students in 2025, it has never been easier to travel the world. Many countries are introducing special student travel discounts on air journeys, train travel, museums, cultural sites, and festivals. In addition to making travel cost-effective, these programs encourage students…
India & China Tourism Subsidies 2025 – Pilgrimage + Cultural Packages Tourism in 2025 is not just about exploring beautiful destinations – it is also about making travel more affordable and accessible. Both India and China, two of the world’s most culturally rich nations, have introduced subsidy schemes, discounts, and pilgrimage packages to attract domestic…
The Hidden Markets of China – A Complete Guide to Yiwu, Silk Market & Beyond (2025) China has always been known as the “world’s factory,” but beyond its massive industries and shining megacities lies a treasure trove of vibrant markets. From wholesale giants like Yiwu International Market to traditional bazaars where spices, silk, and antiques…
The Famous Markets of China – A Complete Guide to Shopping & Wholesale in 2025 Category: Local Culture / Business · China is home to some of the largest and most vibrant markets in the world. From wholesale trade hubs like Yiwu International Trade City to tourist shopping destinations like Beijing’s Silk Market, these markets…