Russian Wedding Traditions: Ish Meets Russia (Moscow)

I’ve decided to start a series about the different traditions or customs around the world which are very different from what we have in the Philippines. These are just little ways in which we can get to learn more about the world and the people in it. Enjoy the first entry about wedding traditions:

In Russia and in various parts of Europe, newlyweds leave padlocks in certain iconic bridges and railings in the city to secure their bond. These photos were taken in Gorky Park, Moscow.

This custom was popularized by the Pont des Arts bridge in Paris. Lovers from all over the world fly to Paris to seal their everlasting love with a heavy padlock along the railings. Any couple in a relationship can do this in Paris but it seems that in Russia, they wait util they have sealed the deal by actually getting married. That probably explains why there are fewer locks in Gorky Park.

This tradition was never part of the Filipino wedding culture but the trend has been catching on. Some commercial establishments in the country have been attempting to start their own “love bridge” to attract customers. Ah, the fine line between tradition and commercialization!

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Myeongdong Street Food Review: (Video) Seoul, South Korea

Fishcake Myeongdong is one of the most popular tourist districts in the center of Seoul, Korea. Located just on the foot of Mount Namsan and the famous N Seoul Tower, you can’t miss this area if you’re on a tour of the city. One of the big reasons for a visit? Lots of great shopping opportunities and a bustling street food market! In the video below, my friends and I try to sample as much of the food as we can. We give you honest reviews of each item so that you’ll know what you can’t miss and what you can skip when you visit Myeongdong Street Food Market. Off the top of my head, I highly recommend: 1. Egg Bread (gyeran-ppang/gyeran-bbang). This is sweet and savory at the same time. Think of it as a your morning pancake and eggs all in one. I even make it with bacon at home. Korean Egg Bread (Gyeran-ppang/bbang) 2. Steak: I can’t be sure if this is the highly regarded Korean beef (Hanwoo) or not. However, I can guarantee that the beef they sell on the street here is much better than

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An Evening with David Benoit at Solaire

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