Returning from my recent vacation to Italy, I compare European and North American way of life in this audio essay and try to get at the root of just why is it that so many Americans and Canadians are burnt out and unhappy, wrapping up with tips on how to live more like a European in North America.

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Episode transcript: https://www.cultureatlas.world/episodes/special-ep-19-how-to-live-like-a-european

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In part 4 of our 4-part series on Switzerland, we’ll take a look at the country’s unique direct democracy system and spend a few minutes on its history to help us better understand Swiss culture and its political stance on the global stage. 

We’ll also explore the perks and drawbacks of living in Switzerland, and hear about popular wedding pranks to pull on newly

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Switzerland blog post: https://www.cultureatlas.world/episodes/ep-15-18-switzerland-where-nature-democracy-and-tradition-reign-supreme

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In part 3 of our 4-part series on Switzerland, we'll cover social etiquettes and how to befriend a Swiss.

We’ll also take a look at how Swiss people prefer to socialize and have fun, and how punctual they really are.

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Switzerland blog post: to come next week

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In part 2 of our 4-part series on Switzerland, we'll learn about the culture of Switzerland, a small country with yet close to a hundred dialects and three main regional cultures: French, German and Italian.

We’ll get to know the different regions of Switzerland and what makes each unique; we’ll also uncover the secret to superior Swiss engineering and take a look at the country’s unique apprenticeship program in which every Swiss person is put to work at the young age of 16.

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Switzerland blog post: to come in two weeks

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Get to know Swiss people, Swiss culture and find out what life is like in one of the most beautiful places on Earth.

In this 4-part series, my guest Roman Fischer explains why Swiss brands are world-renowned, the origin of their neutral stance on world affairs, wacky cultural celebrations and their one-of-a-kind direct democracy system.

In part one, we learn about Roman's personal story growing up in a Swiss village of just 5,000 people. We'll also hear crazy stories from his training days in the Swiss military.

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Switzerland blog post: to come in three weeks

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In Part 3, the final part of our series on Tanzania, we explore the history of Tanzania and German and Arab influences on Tanzanian culture. We also talk politics and examine Tanzanian society through the lens of economy and people’s quality of life. Improvements are underway, but very slow. And finally, we'll hear Jovin’s experience sleeping near elephants in the Serengeti National Park and the highest peak in all of Africa, Mount Kilimanjaro.

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Tanzania blog post: https://www.cultureatlas.world/episodes/ep-12-14-tanzania-green-paradise-land-of-peace

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In Part 2 of our series on Tanzania, we take a look at its tribal culture, shaman practices, marriage traditions and popular leisure activities for locals. You'll also hear my guest and I debate about the Lion King which is set in Tanzania and beauty standards in East Africa.

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Episode blog post: ⁠to come next week

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Tanzania is an East African country best known for its iconic Serengeti National Park, home to the largest lion population in Africa and one of the most remarkable natural events on Earth, the annual Great Migration of wildlife.

In Part 1, we introduce you to the land, people and life in Tanzania. Part 2 will be available next Tuesday.

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Episode blog post: ⁠to come in two weeks

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This is part 3 of our 3-part series on Colombia.

In Part 2, we looked at the dance and carnival culture of Colombia. In this final episode, we'll learn about Colombia's pirate history and take a look at the country today, its politics and biggest issues. We'll get Fabiana's take on how safe it is to visit today and her fabulous recommendations on where to go and what to do.

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Episode blog post: https://www.cultureatlas.world/episodes/ep-9-11-colombia-a-land-of-magic-a-thousand-rhythms

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This is part 2 of our 3-part series on Colombia.

In Part 1, we introduced you to the land and people of Colombia. Part 2 is all about Latin music, dance and carnivals. Remember Shakira? Yup, she's Colombian. In the land of a thousand rhythms, dance is a language of its own and every Colombian knows how to dance from little kids to grandfathers. As my guest Fabiana says, if you know how to dance, that's your best ticket to success in Colombia.

We’ll also take a look at the famous carnivals that draw millions of people to the country each year.

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Episode blog post: ⁠to come next week

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