Although I was born in England, the Netherlands has been my home since 2000. It’s a country I knew very little about until I moved here. Most people associate the Netherlands with clogs, cheese and windmills – and as the saying goes, where there’s smoke there’s fire. Here are 10 fun facts about the Netherlands, […]
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Germany, officially known as the Federal Republic of Germany, is made up of 16 states. With 82 million inhabitants, it is the most populous country in the European Union. Its location in the heart of Europe means that Germany shares borders with as many as nine countries. Learn more about the land of poets and
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Diwali Rangoli is a tradition of decorating with colors. This is the way Hindus adorn their houses to welcome Goddess Lakshmi during the festival of Diwali. It is also celebrated as the day when the good conquered the evil, as told in the Ramayana. Let’s celebrate with a little peak into Indian mythology. The story
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All righty! Who hasn’t heard the song Despacito by Puerto Rican artists Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee? I bet you have! It’s been a worldwide mega hit that has put my little island on the map. With that being said, I’m pretty excited to share with you 10 fun facts about Puerto Rico. When you
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Costa Rican cuisine is diverse, mouthwatering, and unlike anything you’ve ever tasted! The base is white rice and black beans. How these are prepared, varies by region and province (there are seven provinces in Costa Rica). I’ve often read that the “Holy Trinity” of food from Costa Rica consists of garlic, cilantro, and onion. These
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