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[full-width-paragraph] Interesting typical days found in 11 different parts of the world One of the most exciting parts of traveling is experiencing different countries and cultures. But sometimes it’s easy to forget that this doesn’t just mean the big-ticket monuments and sites – traditional ways of life can be just as fascinating and distinct from… Continue reading A Typical Day in 11 Parts of the World
[full-width-paragraph] The Way People in Different Cultures Respond to Sneezing, in Their Languages Who doesn’t love a good sneeze? It’s a healthy way to expel foreign particles and irritants from our airways, and boy is it satisfying. But the sneeze isn’t the only reflex action — there’s almost always a response that follows. And while… Continue reading How The World Responds to Sneezing
[full-width-paragraph] Minimalist Travel Posters for the 5-second Pitch to Visit Planning your next vacation is exciting, but it can also be overwhelming. Where do you go first, what should you eat and which photo spot should you definitely not miss? We’ve put together a whistlestop tour of 14 of the world’s most iconic destinations. From… Continue reading Minimalist travel posters: 14 destinations in five seconds or less
[video_embed] [/video_embed] [full-width-paragraph] City Nicknames From Around the World Every city needs a good nickname. Some are more vivid than others, and some are just outright weird. These locations can offer incredible experiences for visitors, but what are the stories behind their nicknames? Let’s find out. 1. The Rose City – Camrose, Canada If you… Continue reading 11 City Nicknames From Around the World, Illustrated
[full-width-paragraph] National Animals of World Countries, and Their Tracks/Footprints Have you ever wanted to take a walk on the wild side to discover the world’s most iconic national animals? Learn how to identify the footprints of these often-elusive creatures and you’ll be on their trail in no time. Komodo Dragon Indonesia The world’s largest living… Continue reading The World’s National Animals and Their Tracks
[full-width-paragraph] How to Use Google Maps for Travel Taking a trip can be great fun, but it’s a lot less stressful when you’re well organized. The seasoned traveler knows it’s best to gather maps and lists of places in advance – but also what a hassle this can be. How can you plan a detailed… Continue reading A Traveller’s Guide to Using Google Maps
[video_embed] [/video_embed] [full-width-paragraph] An Illustrated Guide to Canadian Slang If you speak English, travelling in North America should be a doddle, right? Wrong. Like any population in the world, Canada’s English-speakers have developed a curious lingo of their own. Are you familiar with the weird world of Canadian slang? It’s not easy meeting people when… Continue reading An Illustrated Guide to Canadian Slang
[full-width-paragraph] Things You Find in Paris, Rio de Janeiro, San Francisco, and Tokyo 4 Continents, 4 cities, 300 objects A city is made of many things. When you dream of Paris you think croissants, good wine and the Moulin Rouge. When you fantasise Tokyo you visualise sushi, technology and paper lanterns. In order to bring… Continue reading Things You Find in Paris, Rio de Janeiro, San Francisco, and Tokyo
[full-width-paragraph] The Literal Translation of Places in Canada and the United States What’s in a name? A noun, a sense of identity, a form of identification. The discovery of the “New World” has been written about extensively but what can sometimes be forgotten is how states and areas became known for what they are now.… Continue reading The Literal Translation of Places in Canada and the United States