When you think of Italy, you have a few options for what pops into your mind. It might be ancient Roman architecture. Maybe it’s Italian food or coffee. Possibly the canals of Venice or the busy streets of Rome. One of the best things about Italy today is its thriving and quality tattoo culture. Some …
Art & Culture
All around the world, tattoo art is becoming more popular, more commonplace, and more accepted. And those of us with geeky hobbies that have helped make us who we are – literature, video games, movies – often get excited by the prospect of branding that love on our skin forever. I myself have two video …
Dublin is considered one of the great arts and culture cities in the Western world. It’s a city of incredible authors, with a rich and deep literary history. It’s also home to some of the best tattoo artists in Europe. But who are they, and where do they work? Let’s take a look here at …
It’s no secret that we at Books and Bao love Taiwan. It might be our favourite country. Taiwan is a hotbed of art that celebrates literature, film, and visual arts in all their glory and with real gumption and fervour. Taiwan loves art and we love Taiwan. Tattoo art, likewise, is big in Taiwan, as …
Berlin is the arts and culture centre of Europe. Writers, artists, and performers from the world over flock to Berlin to be part of its vibrant and colourful art scene. And that vibrance spreads to the world of tattooing as well. Here are the best Berlin tattoo artists to check out right now. The Berlin …
Being part of a fandom isn’t just celebrating your love for a piece of media. It’s being a part of a story that changed your life for the better, and continued to make your life brighter and more exciting. And what better, more thrilling way to show your fandom than by etching it on your …
What can the Dark Souls video game franchise really teach us about our purpose in life? How can it help those of us struggling with depression, when it presents to us a world so dark and cold? Well, combining Dark Souls with the concept of finding your ikigai may just help dissipate the fog of depression, fear, and anxiety that …
Why should we read more translated literature? To answer this, we quickly need to discuss why we read literature at all. For those of us who only ‘read for pleasure’, asking this question can take some of the fun out of it but it’s worth taking a step back once in a while. In fact, …
Denmark is a proudly bookish nation. Perhaps the true source of happiness for this happiest country on Earth is that it’s bursting at the seams with literary charm. When you do visit the overwhelmingly bookish Copenhagen, you’ll find a slew of delightful indie bookstores, book cafes to lose an afternoon relaxing in, and fairytales come …
When planning a city break, Miami is probably not the first destination to spring to mind. Many people simply associate Miami with nightlife and palm trees, but away from the neon lights, Miami offers plenty to explore for culture lovers and is a wonderful long weekend destination. This vibrant city offers a mix of art, …