Culture and Tradition
The latest culture and tradition stories, guides and explainers from Scatty.
The Best Festivals and Events Around the World: Celebrate Culture and Tradition
The word festival can mean a lot of different things depending on the culture and period of time. Over the years, festivals have transformed from something that we…
5 Feng Shui Principles That Will Make Your Home A Nicer Place
Many people tend to place items in their homes where they want to based on their personal thought of what looks good. Not many, at least in the west, consider what the…
The Culture Guide: 5 Things You Should Not Do When Visiting England
Getting ready for a trip across the pond? Whether you’re visiting London or enjoying a vacation in the English countryside, you’ll want to be sure to avoid these five…
The Culture Guide: 5 Things You Should Not Do When Visiting Sweden
There’s some truth to the stereotype that Swedes are polite yet reserved. Still, most of them are happy to welcome tourists to their country. However, if you want to get…
The Culture Guide: 5 Things You Should Not Do When Visiting Malaysia
Malaysia is known for its friendly, relaxed people, but you’ll still want to ensure that you don’t take part in any cultural faux-pas behaviors that could offend locals…
The Culture Guide: 5 Things You Should Not Do When Visiting Australia
Australia has a rich culture, and as a visitor, there are some things you should not do to respect their way of life. Here are five things you should avoid doing when…
The Culture Guide: 5 Things You Should Not Do When Visiting Greece
Ready to see the stunning islands and ancient ruins that Greece has to offer? You’re going to have a great time–and you’ll want to be sure to avoid doing these five…
The Culture Guide: 5 Things You Should Not Do When Visiting Egypt
Whether trekking through the desert to view pyramids thousands of years old or perusing the stalls at a Cairo marketplace for delicious food and delightful souvenirs…
The Insider’s Guide: 5 Ways to Get to Know the Real Uganda
Uganda is one of the world’s most beautiful countries. There are landscapes that look almost too gorgeous to be real, as well as one of Africa’s most impressive…
The Culture Guide: 5 Things You Should Not Do When Visiting South Africa
No matter where your travels take you in the world, the last thing you want to do is act like a tourist. And that goes double when traveling to South Africa. Tourists…
The Insider’s Guide: 5 Ways to Get to Know the Real Indonesia
Indonesia is one of the most diverse archipelagos in the world. With close to 280 million people representing over 1300 official ethnic groups and thousands of more…
5 Weird Laws That Are Still Technically In Force In England
It’s always fun learning about weird laws. Usually, you end up thinking, “Seriously? That was a thing? What were they thinking? Weird laws are almost as good as the…
The Culture Guide: 5 Things You Should Not Do When Visiting India
India is like nowhere else on earth. You have the chance to step into a swirling, exciting mixture of ancient and new. You can explore majestic ancient ruins and wonders…