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Expo 2025 Osaka: A Wanderer’s Guide to Europe
DISCOVER Shaopeng 7/6/25 DISCOVER Shaopeng 7/6/25

Expo 2025 Osaka: A Wanderer’s Guide to Europe

The final part of the Wanderer’s Guide to Expo 2025 Osaka brings us to Europe — our last stop.

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Expo 2025 Osaka: A Wanderer’s Guide to the Middle East & North Africa
DISCOVER Shaopeng 6/29/25 DISCOVER Shaopeng 6/29/25

Expo 2025 Osaka: A Wanderer’s Guide to the Middle East & North Africa

Our journey continues westward to the Arabian Gulf, where desert kingdoms and coastal medinas whisper the legacy of a civilisation that is long overshadowed, yet integral to the making of the modern world.

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Expo 2025 Osaka: A Wanderer’s Guide to Asia, Oceania & Central Asia
DISCOVER Shaopeng 6/22/25 DISCOVER Shaopeng 6/22/25

Expo 2025 Osaka: A Wanderer’s Guide to Asia, Oceania & Central Asia

At Expo 2025 in Osaka, wanderers are invited on a global journey of culture, creativity, and connection — no passport needed. Our first stop: Asia.

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Wander in Palermo: A Cultural Map Beyond the Arab Past
DISCOVER Shaopeng 6/18/25 DISCOVER Shaopeng 6/18/25

Wander in Palermo: A Cultural Map Beyond the Arab Past

Beyond the well-told tales of Arab-Norman influence lies another Palermo — one where the dialogue between past and present plays out in puppet theatres, tiled staircases, and palaces.

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Wander in Palermo: A Cultural Map of Arab Legacies
DISCOVER Shaopeng 6/15/25 DISCOVER Shaopeng 6/15/25

Wander in Palermo: A Cultural Map of Arab Legacies

What if the soul of Palermo lies not just in its cathedrals or cannoli, but in the traces of an Arab past that still breathe into the city’s pulse?

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Palazzina Cinese: A Far Eastern Fantasy in Palermo
DISCOVER Shaopeng 5/11/25 DISCOVER Shaopeng 5/11/25

Palazzina Cinese: A Far Eastern Fantasy in Palermo

Tucked away on the outskirts of Palermo, Palazzina Cinese brings Chinoiserie to life, offering a glimpse into the Sicilian fascination with the Far East.

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Wander in Sicily: In the Footsteps of the Arabs
DISCOVER Shaopeng 4/16/25 DISCOVER Shaopeng 4/16/25

Wander in Sicily: In the Footsteps of the Arabs

Arab rule in Sicily ended over a millennium ago, yet its influence remains deeply engrained in the island’s culture, shaping its language, cuisine, cityscape, and art.

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One Thousand and One Blooms: Taiwan’s Grand Orchid Show
DISCOVER Shaopeng 3/23/25 DISCOVER Shaopeng 3/23/25

One Thousand and One Blooms: Taiwan’s Grand Orchid Show

This year, Taiwan’s International Orchid Show boasts an impressive array of orchids, each one competing for attention in this Kingdom of Orchids.

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Wander in Malaysia: Houses of Allah
DISCOVER Shaopeng 3/16/25 DISCOVER Shaopeng 3/16/25

Wander in Malaysia: Houses of Allah

From mosques poised above water to those carved from pink granite or forged in steel, these sacred spaces stand as unifying expressions of faith, devotion, and spirituality of Malaysia’s Muslim communities.

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Wander in Vancouver: A Taste of Persian Culture
DISCOVER Shaopeng 2/16/25 DISCOVER Shaopeng 2/16/25

Wander in Vancouver: A Taste of Persian Culture

To the north of Vancouver Harbour lies North Vancouver, where you’re invited to explore the rich culture of Persia and its vibrant community.

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