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London 2012 Olympics Focus – Uzbekistan: Culture and Facts
In the run up to the Olympics opening ceremony, we will be profiling each of the countries taking part. Next up, Uzbekistan. Name: Uzbekistan Capital: Tashkent National Language(s): Uzbek Area:...
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London 2012 Olympics Focus – Vanuatu: Culture and Facts
In the run up to the Olympics opening ceremony, we will be profiling each of the countries taking part. Next up, Vanuatu. Name: Vanuatu Capital: Port Vila National Language(s): Bislama, English,...
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London 2012 Olympics Focus – Venezuela: Culture and Facts
In the run up to the Olympics opening ceremony, we will be profiling each of the countries taking part. Next up, Venezuela. Name: Venezuela Capital: Caracas National Language(s): Spanish Area: 916,445...
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London 2012 Olympics Focus – Vietnam: Culture and Facts
In the run up to the Olympics opening ceremony, we will be profiling each of the countries taking part. Next up, Vietnam. Name: Vietnam Capital: Hanoi National Language(s): Vietnamese Area: 331,210...
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London 2012 Olympics Focus – Virgin Islands: Culture and Facts
In the run up to the Olympics opening ceremony, we will be profiling each of the countries taking part. Next up, Virgin Islands. Name: Virgin Islands Capital: Charlotte Amalie National Language(s):...
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London 2012 Olympics Focus – Zambia: Culture and Facts
In the run up to the Olympics opening ceremony, we will be profiling each of the countries taking part. Next up, Zambia. Name: Zambia Capital: Lusaka National Language(s): English Area: 752,618 km2...
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London 2012 Olympics Focus – Zimbabwe: Culture and Facts
In the run up to the Olympics opening ceremony, we will be profiling each of the countries taking part. Next up, Zimbabwe. Name: Zimbabwe Capital: Harare National Language(s): English, Shona,...
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Valentine’s Day Around the World
It’s February 14th, which means all across the world couples are celebrating their love for one another, while secret admirers are letting the object of their affection know their true feelings....
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Myths, legends and monsters of the world (Part 1)
Around the world, every country and culture has its own myths and legends. However, what’s more likely to cause a chill to go up the spine than the tales themselves are two very odd facts; 1) many of...
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Myths, legends and monsters of the world (Part 2)
Yesterday we reported on three of the most ubiquitous myths in the world, and the reason why these legends are so ingrained in the consciousness of cultures all over the planet. Today we are continuing...
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Independence Day traditions to fill you with American spirit
It’s the Fourth of July, and as you probably already know that means celebrations are about to kick off on the other side of the Atlantic. Arguably the most important holiday on the American calendar,...
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What’s in a name?
Our name is the word people use to identify us – and that we use to identify ourselves. Whether we are given our name because it sounds nice; it has meaning for our parents; or it has been handed down...
View ArticleDifferences in Culture Bring New Challenges for Qualitative Research in Japan
Qualitative research in Japan, like in many countries, is challenged by a consumer culture that is very different to our own. How do market research companies overcome these challenges? There is a...
View ArticleTop Tips When Relocating to a New Country – Part 1
Last week, Elisa gave us her top ten tips for relocating to a new country. Here she delves deeper into tip number one. Lately, I listed my top ten tips when relocating to a new country. So without...
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Top Tips for Relocating, Part 3 – Don’t panic over packing!
Recently, Elisa has been offering her tips for relocating to another country. This week she discusses the perils of packing. Last week, we looked at the possible motivations for relocating to another...
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Life in the City of Love – The Realities of Living Abroad
This week, Becky discusses what lfie is like living abroad, the language gap, culture differences and cravings for home. People’s eyes always glaze over when they hear that I lived in Paris, the ‘City...
View ArticleWhere does English come from?
Linguists around the word have been complaining for years about the fact that English words are ‘invading’ their languages. But what they don’t know is that English itself suffered the same fate over...
View ArticleWe’ve moved our North West head office!
We are excited to announce that our North West head office has relocated to The Crossroads business unit, Kirkham, Lancashire from Winkley Square, Preston. Moving to make room for team growth The...
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Christmas dinner around the world
The Christmas countdown has begun and there’s one thing that we are very excited about… the food! Pigs in blankets with turkey and stuffing springs to mind for the Brits when they are asked to think...
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How is Valentine’s Day celebrated around the world?
Valentine’s Day is approaching which means couples across the world are getting ready to celebrate their love for one another and secret admirers are letting the subject of their affection know their...
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