Last week we discovered that there is an astonishing wealth of languages spoken across India, ranging from widely spoken ones such as Hindi and English to the ones at threat of extinction, such as those of the Great Andamanese family. This week, we would like to give you a more realistic look at the most(…)

Bong Joon-Ho‘s Parasite added an Oscar win of Best Picture to its growing number of awards. We could be blase about this achievement; what is one more award in the scheme of things when a movie is already so widely liked? Though an Oscar win is a big deal; even if Bong Joon-Ho (rightfully) referred(…)

Want to learn Portuguese? There is no better way than to immerse yourself in the language, which gives you the perfect excuse to visit Brazil! Famous for its Christ the Redeemer landmark, colorful Carnaval, and of course some of the best soccer players from around the world, Brazil is the perfect place to soak up(…)

New Year celebrations fill our screens every year with fireworks displays from around the world. Though have you ever wondered which places get to set foot in the New Year first, and who stays stuck in the past until last? Here’s a glimpse at 24 hours of the New Year; let’s chase those celebrations!  (…)

Hanukkah is here! Time for the perfect excuse for indulging in the most delicious of foods. Not sure what to eat first? Well, we are here to help! Here are some of the best foods to eat during Hanukkah.     Latkes Of course, we have to start our look at Hanukkah food with the(…)

Bored of the same old Christmas movies that we watch year after year while stuffing our faces to excess? We hear you and are here for you! Budge up on the couch and pass us some chocolate; here are some of the best Christmas movies from around the world.     Noches de Reyes Noches(…)

The English accent varies greatly depending on where you are visiting in the UK.  Some linguists might even tell you the accent changes every twenty miles! We’ll leave you to learn if that is true or not for yourself. If you happen to be visiting the north of England any time soon and want recommendations,(…)

If Argentina is where you’re headed this year and you’re planning what to see and do there, why not think about making time to catch a little sport? Sport plays a big part in Argentinian society with a number of them practiced both for leisure and to keep fit. But which are the most popular(…)

If you’re visiting the UK this year why not take a detour from the usual city landmarks like Big Ben and Edinburgh castle, and find some sport to watch instead? Sport is big business in the UK, with big named teams and amateur leagues almost everywhere you look. But which are the most popular sports?(…)

Sports fan? Traveling to Portugal? Why not combine the two! Planning your travels around sporting events will give you a holiday experience away from the typical tourist traps, and is also the perfect excuse to practice a little Portuguese; not that us language lovers should need an excuse, of course! To help you with your(…)