Exploring Abu Dhabi: 5 Amazing Places to Visit in the UAE’s Capital
Abu Dhabi is the UAE’s Capital and the biggest among the 7 emirates, accounting for 87% of the country’s total area. Aside from being the largest emirate, Abu Dhabi has a lot to offer to tourists and travelers. Elika G. gives you a sneak peek of what Abu Dhabi has to offer: its top 5 tourist […]
Quirky Slangs and Phrases from Around the World
When the Sherman Brothers wrote, “It’s a small world after all” for Disney, they probably never dreamed that it would (arguably) become one of the most widely used phrases in the world. It is a small world indeed, and it won’t be long before you pack your bags for your next holiday or trip abroad. […]
Commonly Used Food Idioms from 5 Different Languages
Eating is a vital element of our lives, but today it is increasingly becoming a true pleasure and passion for many people across the world. Chefs in different countries explore the resources of food, innovating, creating different blends of taste and developing new sensations. The great advantage of food is that it has a language […]
A Guide to Sweden: Things You Should Know Before You Visit
Javier R. shares his memorable visit to Stockholm. If Ikea is the only thing that comes to your mind when you hear about Sweden, well… going to Stockholm is a must to enjoy one of the most beautiful, calm and vibrant cities in Europe. Don’t be deceived by its weather, which is cold and windy […]
Climbing Mont Blanc to Fundraise for Charity
Follow our spectacular journey day by day, one step at a time as we climb Mont Blanc for charity. The ‘Summer for Change’ initiative by Eton Institute focuses on raising awareness and funds for great causes for the entire summer of 2014; and the month of August is dedicated to breast cancer. We are collecting […]
Best Places in Sao Paulo | Brazil
“What comes to mind when I tell you that I went to Brazil? Football? Salsa dancing? The Amazon Rainforest? Tanning at the beach? I went to Brazil and I did none of those things!” Alisa W. shares with us her experiences of São Paulo. The purpose of my trip was to meet my dear pen […]
A Wonderful Trip to Istanbul, Turkey
The city where East meets West. Abdul S. shares his unforgettable journey to Istanbul. I would like to share with you my recent visit to Istanbul which was the peak of my summer 2013. Day 1: It was the late morning of Tuesday 28th July, all set to go to the airport. A 4-day and […]
A Trip to St. Petersburg, Russia
On my way to St. Petersburg I did not know what to expect of this bustling European city otherwise referred to as the Venice of the north. However, towards the end of my visit I realized that four days were simply not enough to explore this picturesque destination. Nikola K. shares his memorable trip to […]
Places to visit and things to do in Mexico
It is a pleasure to introduce Mexico, a country on the American continent, which despite its proximity to the United States still retains much of its culture. The centre of Mexico is a great, high plateau, open to the north with mountain chains on the east and west and with ocean fronts beyond. Magalena V. […]
A Perfect Day in Montreal
Montréal is as historically traditional as it is cutting-edge innovative, as cosmopolitan dynamic as it is small-town friendly. A city of many faces and many languages: French is the city’s official language and is also the language spoken at home by 56.9% of the population, followed by English at 18.6% and 19.8% other languages (as […]