I usually make it a point to feature blogs that have relatively LOTS of content to offer its readers already. I have to say that I am making an exception in this case. Why? I find the focus of Not Samba to be very interesting, and I am hoping that it will attract more readers and that the blogger will be more motivated to post more articles!

This blog is all about Brazilian music. Like many who are ill-informed, I know only the slightest bit about this kind of music. Apparently, Brazil has more to offer than samba – and that is what this blog wants the rest of the world to know! If you are into Brazilian culture, then you should visit this blog and ask the blogger for more!

The music scene is an ever changing landscape. For the average person, music is what he hears on the radio or over the Internet; but unknown to many, there is a rich and thriving musical scene that may not reach the mainstream. For those who may not have discovered this yet, you may want to visit blogs such as Lu Wan Rock.

This blog is maintained by a professional “foreign” musician based in Shanghai, China. You may not know it, but the local music scene is quite exciting in China and other Asian countries. If you are located in this part of the world, or you are planning to drop by any time soon, then this blog might prove to be useful. Give it a try!

Doing good deeds is something that not everyone pays attention to. Well, we may all talk about charities and charitable work, especially in times of calamities, but we have to face the fact that not all of us make it a point to engage in these activities on a regular basis.

If you are looking for inspiration, or you want to take part in doing your part, you might want to visit Heaven’s Family, the blog of a charitable organization that extends a helping hand to those in need. Heaven’s Family is a spiritual organization that seeks to make a difference in the real world. In their blog, they highlight some of their activities – on top of what they publish in their newsletter. Whether you want to help, or you just want to know more about them, their blog is a good place to start.

Have you ever dreamed of packing up your bags and leaving for another country for good? A lot of people from western countries – Europe and America – seem to favor this idea. They tend to pick an Asian country and spend the rest of their lives there.

Jan, a Dutchman, is one of them. He has decided to settle down in the Philippines and share his experiences with the rest of the world through his blog, Expat in the Philippines. You can read about the wonderful culture of this country as seen from a foreigner’s point of view. You can also read about various events and tips that an expat would find very useful. The texts are relatively short and there are a few photos here and there – I would suggest more pics, perhaps. Overall, though, it is a good read, especially for those who are interested in the country.

Dating is a concept that many countries in the East used to be unfamiliar with. Truth be told, I think that dating is a Western concept. However, with the advent of technology, the world has become a much smaller place, and ideas and behaviors have spread from one country to another very quickly.

With regard to dating, this activity has taken on a new twist, thanks to the Internet. People can now communicate and interact with one another despite geographic boundaries. That is the driving force behind the blog International Dating & Foreign Women Frankly Discussed And Controversially Revealed.

Quite a mouthful for a blog title, huh? Well there is a lot that you can read in this blog and I found many of the posts quite interesting. One thing I noticed is that it is geared mainly towards men – just take a look at the title and you’ll have a glimpse of what I mean.