Episode 10 | The time I drank mate in the middle of the Lebanese Chouf
Cross-cultural surprises

🇱🇧 In this episode set in Lebanon, I tell you about the time I experienced the Lebanese revolution, the delights of the local cuisine, but also (and above all!) that famous time when I found myself, lost in the middle of the Chouf, drinking mate, that typical Latin American infusion. What a surprise!
It's another reminder that there's no such thing as cultural purity, and that cultures have been communicating since the dawn of time, drawing inspiration from each other. Take advantage of your time abroad to take a fresh look at your host country and, who knows, you might even discover something about your own culture!
I found myself in the middle of the Chouf invited by Lebanese food blogger Joumana Accad. Here's the address of her blog, Taste of Beirut, which you really shouldn't miss: https://www.tasteofbeirut.com/
And you can find her on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/taste.of.beirut/
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Intercultural Surprises is THE podcast that takes you on a journey to a better understanding of the world's cultures.
🎤 I'm Charlotte Courtois, lecturer in cultural diversity and founder of the NGO Konstelacio, which educates children around the world about dialogue between cultures.
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