Google has followed in the footsteps of Charles Darwin to gather images of the beauty and biological diversity of the Galapagos Islands for the Internet titan’s online maps.
May 23, 2013
French lawmakers ok plan for more English at universities
France’s lower house on Thursday approved a plan to introduce more courses in English at universities despite critics alleging it will undermine efforts to promote French.
May 22, 2013
Cheaper yen attracts record visitors to Japan
A record 923,000 foreigners travelled to Japan in April, up 18.1 percent from a year earlier, taking advantage of a weaker yen and an increase in chartered flights, a government agency said Wednesday.
May 22, 2013
More English at French universities? The debate begins
France’s lower house will start debating a proposal Wednesday to introduce more courses in English at universities, amid a storm of controversy in a nation fiercely protective of its identity.
May 16, 2013
British diplomats reveal world of weird requests
British embassies were asked if they could silence a cockerel and order an unfit husband to shape up, among other “bizarre” requests for help in the last 12 months, the Foreign Office said Thursday.
March 19, 2013
Baghdad ‘war correspondent hotel’ gets makeover
Famous the world over for housing masses of foreign journalists during the US-led invasion of Iraq, the Palestine Hotel has since undergone a makeover and looks brand new. Now all it needs is customers.
July 20, 2012
Renting holiday apartments in the UK
When staying in the United Kingdom, there are many places which can be visited. Although a hotel is one such option, other accommodation types can be chosen, such as a holiday apartment. Here are a few ideas which could be considered when deciding on where to spend a couple of days or even a few [...]
July 15, 2012
Couch Surfing in the UK
The popularity of couch surfing in the UK has exploded in recent years, the attraction of this phenomenon lies in its ability to build expansive cross cultural networks and unforgettable friendships, whilst respecting the bank balance. The on line social network Couch Surfing is based in San Francisco, the team originally set up the site [...]
July 10, 2012
Cheap but Fun Weekend Getaways in the UK
The current recession might be causing people to cut down on their exotic holidays abroad, but there are still plenty of things to do for a fun weekend getaway in the UK that does not break the bank. If you are adventurous and enjoy being out in the countryside or if you prefer to spend [...]
July 9, 2012
Things to Check for When Booking a Hotel Room
The long-awaited trip is drawing near and you have packed your bags and prepared your itinerary. But have you checked up on the hotel you will be staying in? Hotels are expensive and you wouldn’t want to pay through your nose for something you did not want in the first place so it is important [...]
May 23, 2013