Culture – Elite Havens MAGAZINE https://magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com Thu, 10 Oct 2024 00:56:33 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.3.2 Top 5 Reasons to Book a Villa for Ramadan 2025 https://magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com/book-a-private-villa-for-ramadan/ Wed, 09 Oct 2024 07:56:29 +0000 https://magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com/?p=21933 Ramadan is a season for reflection and giving back. A time to slow down and take your time with your thoughts and actions. And what better way to do that, than in the verdant surrounds of calming Bali? Turn that dream into reality and book a private villa for Ramadan 2025 with your family. Understanding » keep reading

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]]> Whimsical Phuket Old Town: A Colourful, Cultural Melting Pot https://magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com/phuket-old-town-a-colourful-cultural-melting-pot/ Sun, 06 Oct 2024 04:00:12 +0000 https://magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com/?p=8715 The fabulous shophouses of Phuket Old Town are an eccentric architectural legacy. With ancient arched windows and ornate facades in dazzling colours, the island’s historic capital is a love child born of the sizzling DNA of Chinese tin miners and migrants from Siam, with a dash of colonial flavour thrown in for good measure.  This genetic mix grew » keep reading

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]]> Onsen Etiquette 101 – What to Do & What Not to Do https://magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com/onsen-etiquette-101-what-to-do-what-not-to-do/ Thu, 03 Oct 2024 02:53:53 +0000 https://magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com/?p=19733 With so many traditions and cultural nuances, visiting Japan for the first time can be a daunting experience. But if you are familiar with the dos and don’ts and have an insider to guide and advise you, a glimpse of authentic Japan can be life-changing. An easy, and immensely satisfying way to immerse into the » keep reading

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]]> Spirituality & Chinese Healers in Thailand https://magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com/spirituality-chinese-healers-in-thailand/ Wed, 02 Oct 2024 07:50:48 +0000 https://magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com/?p=19974 The history of healing in Thailand has always had spiritual notes. In the olden days, temples functioned as a place of worship as well as a hospital. People often called on local monks to heal their physical ailments. Monks would use their understanding of balance, energy and all things spiritual to advise on health problems. » keep reading

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]]> The Balinese Art of Monster-making https://magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com/nyepi-ogoh-ogoh-bali-art/ Wed, 02 Oct 2024 06:36:49 +0000 https://magazine-proxy.elitehavens.com/?p=5241 Nyepi is the first day of the Saka lunar calendar, a sacred occasion in Bali when people stay indoors for quiet reflection. For many visitors in Bali during this time of year, the message is strong and simple, for respecting ‘Silent Day’ is mandatory: stay in, turn off the lights and be quiet. From dawn » keep reading

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