Posts Tagged: UK
Soccer Culture
Soccer, or football in Europe, is a serious social and cultural connector. Fans paint their faces in country flag colors, wear uniforms, and take over bars or each other’s homes by the masses. The best
Tweeting for Sweden
You can “like” a Facebook status. You can “retweet” (RT) a Twitter post, because you find it interesting. You “pin” a photo to Pinterest to display your interests. And in Sweden, if you’re lucky, the
Dance Revolution
Whenever fitness is brought up in conversation, it is usually met with great enthusiasm, or people cringe at the idea. Growing up, field hockey was one of my favorites with its focus on skill, teamwork,
A Slice of Home
Amsterdam, Netherlands. With rain hanging over Boston all weekend, it reminded me of the wet weather in my home country. Holland will always have a piece of my heart. What are some of your favorite cities?
Young Ugandan Journalist
Meet Jackee Batanda. The London Times headlined her among “19 women shaping the future of Africa.” She’s an editor for the Global Press Institute, and a research and writing fellow at the African Centre for
Cultural Music Community
Last Sunday afternoon, mom and I embarked on a road trip. We were off to see world-famous cellist Yo-Yo Ma and his Silk Road Ensemble at Tanglewood music festival in Lenox, Massachusetts. Yo-Yo Ma was
Famous Writers on Travel: Part II
American writer and painter, Henry Miller, once said, “One’s destination is never a place, but a new way of seeing things.” Miller wrote one famous travel letter Aller Retour New York on his visit to
Celebrating Independence
“Democracy is the government of the people, by the people, for the people”- – Pres. Abraham Lincoln “Ask not what your country can do for you. Ask what you can do for your country.” –
Climbing Away
A breath of fresh air, the ability to enjoy ‘peace and quiet’ with family and friends, and healthy exercise. These are all perks of hiking. ZAKOPANE, POLAND My fascination with hiking began when I was
The Culture of the Siesta
It happens to all of us. We finish lunch and get ready to return to work. Then it hits you: the post-lunch midday slump. In some cultures, it is completely acceptable to doze off after lunch. Siestas
Storyteller Samantha Starling | TotallySamsWorld.com
In April 2013, Samantha Starling decided to do quit her job and change her career into a real traveler. She wanted to experience the real world, while escaping the real world. She wanted to
Moving to the UK: Tips for Immersion
Today’s guest post is by Jasmine Get set, deal with cultural differences, and tackle homesickness As a globetrotting Swede, I realized early that Sweden was too small, and that I had to go explore the
Studying in the UK as an International Student
Today’s guest post is by The Student Housing Company Studying abroad is a very exciting prospect, which is why millions of students do it every year. According to the UK Council for International Students, 436,585
Blackpool Becomes LightPool
Today’s guest post is by Andrew Williams for VisitBlackpool Blackpool becomes LightPool, for a while at least You’ll know Blackpool. Britain’s iconic seaside resort, that for generations, was the location for nearly every British family
Alternative Romantic Europe
Today’s guest post is by Oana Molnar. The words ‘Europe’ and ‘romance’ conjure some very specific images: usually involving the streets of Paris, a Venetian canal or somewhere in Tuscany. And that’s all well and
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