PinnedMatthew ClaphaminIberosphericalFrom Paradise to Perdition on a Venezuelan BeachWhatever happened to the guy selling beer from a palm tree shack?Jun 943Jun 943
PinnedMatthew ClaphaminA-CulturatedTravel May Broaden the Mind, But Living Abroad Deepens ItIt is only by walking a mile in another culture’s shoes that we gain a true perspective on our own realityJun 577Jun 577
PinnedMatthew ClaphaminIberosphericalMust Tourism Always Kill the Goose That Lays the Golden Egg?Even in towns off the beaten track, it doesn’t take much to disrupt the appeal of the local way of lifeJun 158Jun 158
PinnedMatthew ClaphaminA-CulturatedThe Hardest Phrase in the World to Translate: ‘A Nice Cup of Tea’There is far more cultural content in that ceramic vessel than just a hot beverageMay 14155May 14155
PinnedMatthew ClaphaminEllemenoWhat Makes Fire So Alluring?I never feel as alive or as contemplative as when staring into and stoking flamesDec 3, 202362Dec 3, 202362
Matthew ClaphaminRootedShould You Judge a Restaurant by Its (Translated) Menu?High and low culture in the Spanish hospitality trade, in unexpected places3d ago273d ago27
Matthew ClaphaminA-Culturated“Bon Appétit!”: What Does This French Loan Tell Us About English-speakers?It really doesn’t suggest anything particularly wholesome, in my humble opinion6d ago296d ago29
Matthew ClaphaminIberosphericalI Love Iberospherical in June — How About You?A brief monthly recap of stats and storiesJun 269Jun 269
Matthew ClaphaminThe Peregrine JournalFingerprints, Mugshots and FreedomHow I learned to love unfamiliar ID cardsJun 2530Jun 2530