Most often foreigners associate the Netherlands with tulips, windmills, endless canals, and inhospitable, rainy weather. Their name means “low lands” because one-quarter of the country’s territory is located below sea level. Who…
While sitting, relaxed, at the dining table might be very comfortable, it isn’t necessarily the best thing for your health. We spend a lot of our time sitting at work, and we return home whilst sitting in the car…
Countries like Norway, Denmark, Finland, Sweden, and Iceland often rank high on lists of countries where people feel the happiest and most satisfied with their lives. For example, these countries have always…
Many people imagine a wise tribesman with feathers when they think about Native American people. And when they think about a gypsy girl, they probably imagine a woman with dark hair wearing a long…
In Japan, school is seen as an important stepping stone in life. That’s why there are 210 school days there (compare it to the U.S., which has only 180 days). And even though there are many similarities between…
Millions of tourists around the world keep visiting the same places, year after year, taking the same photos of famous landmarks. And this is because most people are simply used to doing so. But few…
Iceland is the safest country in the world to live in. It has a really low crime rate and is home to only 356,991 Icelanders. But that’s not the only thing that makes this country unique. There, not only…
There are more than 200 countries in the world and the residents of each region have their own customs and traditions, as well as simple everyday habits that differ them from other nationalities. It’s…
When a British journalist visited Dubai for a press trip, he stayed in the luxurious hotel, Burj Al Arab. By the end of his stay, he realized that his sojourn didn’t deserve its 5-star rating — it deserved much more.…
Countries and their cultures are diverse, as are the myths surrounding them. We still tend to believe that we can meet Count Dracula roaming through the hallways of Romanian castles or that French women prefer hairy…
admin