Did You Know? The Balinese New Year on March 29, will bring Bali to a standstill for 24h, with no lights, music, transport halted, and everyone must stay home. The Guardian Quote “After days of raucous celebrations, the Indonesian island shuts down for a day of silence – and tourists aren’t exempt. Try to sneak...Read More
The national colors of Poland are red and white. Red represents love, sacrifice and bravery. White for goodness and purity of intentions. Warsaw was almost completely destroyed during WWII. The Poles rebuilt their city using the detailed paintings of Bernardo Bellotto. Today you can still see buildings in the Old Town of Warsaw that look...Read More
+20,000 castles. The majority of them are over a century old and have been converted into museums, hotels, or cultural centre. Germany has the largest economy in the European Union. German is the world’s 3rd most widely taught language. There are 35 dialects of German: High German, Bavarian, Middle German, Low German, Frisian, Alemannic …...Read More
Rome was founded in 735 BC by Romulus. Modern Rome has 280 Fountains and more than 900 Churches. Rome became the capital city of unified Italy in 1870, taking the title from Florence. Rome is known as the “Caput Mundi” or “Capital of the World”. Rome is also known as the “Eternal City”. The Vatican...Read More
The most wonderful time of the year again! Christmas traditions across Europe are as varied as the landscapes that they are all set in. Here are some facts and traditions. Christmas markets are a beloved part of holiday traditions in Europe. Market stalls fill medieval town squares in front of centuries-old churches and palaces. Local...Read More
35 FACTS ABOUT PORTUGAL Portugal is one of the oldest nations in Europe. The borders of the nation of Portugal were defined in 1139, making it not only one of the oldest nations in the world but arguably in all of Europe. Fun fact: Lisbon is actually 4 centuries older than Rome. The territory had...Read More
Dubai’s fascinating transformation from quaint fishing village surrounded by vast desert planes to a thriving cultural melting pot is one that many residents – and visitors – are well versed in. Dubai, a city of wonders, continues to stand out with its record-breaking engineering marvels. One could call it the world’s most “superlative-filled” town, boasting...Read More
DID YOU KNOW? Some of the 18 amazing things you probably didn’t know about Armenia It’s home to the world’s oldest wineryIt was the first nation to adopt ChristianityIt is called the “land of churches”Chess is part of the curriculumIt lost 1.5 million people in the Armenian GenocideMore Armenians live abroad than in ArmeniaIt has...Read More
Madrid, Spain’s central capital, is a city of elegant boulevards and expansive, manicured parks such as the Buen Retiro. It’s renowned for its rich repositories of European art, including the Prado Museum’s works by Goya, Velázquez and other Spanish masters. The heart of old Hapsburg Madrid is the portico-lined Plaza Mayor, and nearby is the...Read More
