Hotel “Prison” Offers Respite From The World

by Madeline Diamond Business Insider    Forget luxurious hotels and glamorous vacations, South Koreans are flocking to a mock prison as a way to cope with the stress of daily life.    Prison Inside Me has been offering an immersive prison-like experience since 2013. Guests pay around $90 per day to spend 24 or 48-hours …

Heart And Seoul: A S. Korean Dating Solution

by Kevin Burton    More than 2,000 single South Koreans are turning to local government today. to improve their love lives.    It’s called “Romance, Art Night,” a mass blind-date event organized by the city of Seoul, South Korea. This is the second such event. In November the city held “Romance In Han River.” Twenty-seven …

Valentine Celebrations Around The World

by Dictionary Scoop    Love stories have enchanted human existence since ancient times. Whether it’s the beauty of flowers, the sweetness of chocolates, or the soft glow of candlelight, love has the power to transform even the coldest hearts.    While the language of love is universal, the ways we celebrate it are as diverse as the cultures that …

This Scottish Song Brings In New Years

by Kevin Burton    As December fades and January rushes in, one song is ubiquitous.    Every year without fail, time zone by time zone, it’s difficult to avoid “Auld Lang Syne.”  It’s the song of New Year’s Eve, nostalgia and old friends.     “Auld Lang Syne is an international anthem and one of Scotland’s …