Alcohol in Mongolia The first day of each month is forbidden to sell alcohol because it is belived that at least one day should be sober. In addition alcohol has an extra tax of 1% to demotivating its selling, even so, it is really cheap. A 500cc can of beer, in 2018, cost an average of 0,7 USD and one bottle of 2 litres only 2,3 USD The best thing is the quality is still good even in the most economical one and unlike Chile, buying beer in glass bottles is cheaper than cans.

Valentine's Day in Japan On Valentine's Day in Japan, women are who give chocolates to the men. Only on this day more than 20% of the country's annual chocolate consumption is sold. There are many kind of gifts: Obligation chocolate, colleagues or boss. Friendship chocolate, to close friends. True feelings chocolate, for the man who she really likes.

City in the Desert Chinguetti is a city founded in the 12th century in the middle of the desert to satisfy the needs of the caravans trades who crossed the Sahara. Until today, it struggles not to disappear under the sand, but it also has a beautiful oasis in the middle of the dunes. Declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1996. Chinguetti is called the "City of Libraries" since it preserves manuscripts and books which date from the 10th century and distributed in several family libraries of the old city. These books came with the caravans trades from all over the world who crossed the Sahara desert using the city as a stop. Mostly about religion but also include science, mathematics, grammar and even poetry. Seif is the one in charge of Al Ahmed Mahmoud Foundation Library in Chinguetti taking care of the books from the sand, mites and hot wheather, which is not an easy task if you are in the middle of the desert. He explained us that these books in Arabic are written with inks of many different colors in order to highlight points rules.

Japanese Stamps To take with you a nice souvenir from Japan, in some railway stations, malls or the most famous tourist spots, you can find stamps with beautiful desings. Many people carry their own notebooks or buy them at souvenir shops to collect them. Sometimes if you put together all the stamps of a certain serie, you can even get a prize or be part of a draw.

Capsule Hotel It is a particular kind of hotel made in Japan known for its small rooms sizes, which covers space needed to sleep only. Of course some are quite complete and includes additional services as televition, internet, chargers, drinks or food machine, laundry machine, showers, shared bathrooms, luggage store, ironing, among others. The first one was opened in Osaka city. At first I thought this kind of room it was like sleep in a coffin, but I tried them and actually it was pretty good, now I love them!

Tea in Africa Tea is an art in Mauritania. Usually is used Chinese green tea brewed over coals and poured into another pot, and then from glass to glass to aerate it and create foam on top. It needs practice and time to get it just right. After the first glass, add mint and a lot, but a lot of sugar. If you are invited to drink tea, you should slurp it loudly and enjoy every drop because is served in really tiny glasses.

In your country, how you call the street level? In Chile, floor one or first floor is the street level and the second floor is the one above and so on. In Mauritania the floor 0 (zero) is the street level and the first floor is the one above. Similar in Argentina, where it is also called “Planta baja (PB)” (ground floor) to the street level. These little things are very surprising when you see them for the very first time and they teach you that you can not assume that what you know is universal.

Taxis in Nouakchott In Nouakchott, Mauritania, official taxis are yellow just like New York, but some are so old that many parts are replaced by parts from other cars and end up with other colors doors or rooftop. The interesting thing is, this service is shared, so you can be cramped with seven persons in the same car, and not all the drivers accept to take you, it depends on the route they want to follow. There is even a sign language to make them stop, indicating where are you going to.

Casillero del Diablo / Devil’s Locker It is a Chilean wine brand. Its name comes from the legend, which had it that in the room where the oak barrels rested the devil himself lived. This story was made-up by Mr. Melchor Concha y Toro, its owner, in order to avoid the continuous thefts of wine of which he was a victim at the beginning. The legend never was confirmed or denied… Nowadays, one of the most famous brands in the world of Cabernet Sauvignon.