If you’re thinking of moving to Australia, there are a few facts about the land down under that you should know. Some are simple tips to help you fit in, some will help you survive, while some of them are the law in the country and must be followed. Regardless, all of them are helpful. Let’s begin with;
Australia Is a Very Big Place
One of the most remarkable things about Australia is its sheer size. The country measures about three million square miles in land mass, making it the 6th largest in the world behind Russia, Canada, the United States, China and Brazil. Because of this,...
On the facade of the Ministry of Justice in Paris, just below a ground-floor window, is a marble shelf engraved with a horizontal line and the word ‘MÈTRE’. It is hardly noticeable in the grand Place Vendôme: in fact, out of all the tourists in the square, I was the only person to stop and consider it. But this shelf is one of the last remaining ‘mètre étalons’ (standard metre bars) that were placed all over the city more than 200 years ago in an attempt to introduce a new, universal system of measurement. And it is just one of many sites in...
Are you thinking about taking a trip to Spain? While many other South American spots have been more popular tourist destinations over the years, Spain is quickly becoming one of the best holiday destinations. Spain has a lot to offer for everybody—whether you love seeing all the sights in a large, historic city or enjoy spending your time relaxing on a sunny beach and eating delicious food. The key to finding the best spots to visit in Spain is doing plenty of research.
Majorca is a great holiday spot if you enjoy beautiful beaches and serene waters. Although it’s actually a part of the...
When people talk about studying abroad, there are a number of places that people seem to default to, such as France or Spain. A few go the opposite way and suggest exotic destinations that come with a long list of reasons not to study there. Ironically, they overlook the unusual destinations just on their doorstep. Here are four reasons you should consider studying abroad in Portugal.
It is Affordable
Portugal is much more affordable than most of Western Europe. If you don’t think you can afford to study abroad, look at the costs to study in Portugal. Lisbon is one of the most affordable...
What is the best city to come to unforgettable students life? As everybody knows that the moments as a being student are the perfect moments in life. Carelessness, exploring new places, parties, meeting new friends. Many rebates and discounts everywhere. Who would like to feel it one more time in life, even for a couple of days? Don’t waste your time by doing pointless home assignments, use a verified dissertation service that students trust – take some days off and go travel abroad, and collect new memories, feeling and international friends! We picked for your list of top 5...
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Leslie Tuchman was visiting the Hawaiian Islands when she came across the concept of ‘hoʻoponopono’ in her Reiki class, introduced by her teacher as a word for self-forgiveness. Tuchman quickly read all the books she could on the subject, fascinated by the idea of empowering and cleansing her spiritual self. But what Tuchman didn’t know at the time – and what most travellers to Hawaii are also unaware of – is the traditional meaning of this word has been somewhat lost in translation.
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