What Attracts Finnish Book Enthusiasts To Purchase Book Titles Online

Posted by admin on Apr 25, 2012 in Culture and Tradition | 0 comments

With the growing number of online bookstores not just in Finland but in other parts of globe, bookworms will now have plenty of book options to select from. Hundreds if not thousands of varying book titles are already made available in the internet. And thanks to reliable search engines, like Google, finding the particular type of book or novel that you intend to purchase has been made easier. All you have to do is type the book title you are looking for and results will be created in minutes. Knowing that, purchasing books from online bookshops in Finland can surely be an enthralling endeavor. So whether you are looking for old, new or rare book titles, you are sure to find them in online bookstores.

So, what’s really the appeal of online Kirjakauppa Helsinkiin Finland and why they are now being patronized by a lot of booklovers? One reason why Finnish booklovers are flocking in the internet to purchase their favorite book titles is because online bookshops come in all shapes, types and sizes. You can find bookshops that auction the books they sell, there are also bookshops selling book titles at a wholesale price, and you can also find online bookshops that offer great discounts. Knowing all these, what’s not to love about online bookstores, right?

Another great thing about online bookshops is that they allow buyers to conveniently browse book titles by category. Books sold online are neatly arranged in categories so it will be easier for interested buyers to search for the book they want.

Life in Korea: Cultures and Traditions

Posted by Guest on Mar 29, 2012 in Culture and Tradition, Featured | 0 comments

Planning to visit Korea? There are some customs and traditions that you need to familiarize yourself with to get by the unique culture of the country. For around 5,000 years, Korean culture has continued to thrive despite the efforts to stomp it out. In fact, the country is successful in making its tourism and economy flourish in the recent years. Here are some points that could help you deal effectively with the culture and the people of Korea.

1. Kimchi is equivalent to the word “culture” in Korea. It is a spicy specialty dish made of sliced cabbage and fermented with anchovy paste and red chili sauce. Koreans love eating this especially at every meal. Kimchi is symbolic of the country’s culture—some foreigners cannot eat it but if you can, you will eventually earn the respect of the locals.
2. Remove your shoes before entering a Korean home. Like the Japanese, Koreans have a special relationship with their floors because they sit and sleep on it.
3. Since Korea has a drinking culture, learn how to drink their national booze, soju. This is a clear and vodka-like drink drunk out of shot glasses and served with food.
4. Rice is a staple food in Korea. They eat rice with almost every meal with a spoon and they never raise the rice bowl off the table to their mouths. You must also never leave your chopsticks sticking out of the rice bowl because it resembles the way rice is offered to the deceased.
5.  Koreans are generally generous and warm people but do not smile in public.
6. Be cautious with your elbows to avoid hitting other people in the crowded streets of Korea. People won’t hesitate to push and jostle you to get into an elevator, onto a bus and many more.
7. Protests are alive and well in South Korea. Do not be surprised if you see dissidents protesting with fervor because they fought hard to achieve their democracy.
8. Make sure to experience hiking. Korea is a mountainous country, thus, hiking is the people’s national pastime.
9. Some Koreans eat dog meat. Despite the government’s efforts to halt dog meat soup business, boshingtang still prevails.
10. Koreans are extremely nationalistic. You will see a plethora of nationalism displays while touring the country. Whenever Japan is mentioned, Koreans come to a boil because the former has invaded Korea several times in history.
11. Korean Buddhism exists in the country. Travelers from India introduced the religion around fourth century A.D.
12. The country has a lot of holidays and festivals. This is due to Korea’s long history, mix of religions and agrarian culture.