Pinoys (slang for Filipinos) are a mix of ethniciities like Chinese, Malay, Indian, Spanish and American. They claim to be the only Catholic country in Asia but they also have a large population of Muslims in the south. Back in 2014, TIME Magazine enumerated the cities who take the most selfies in the world. This little country in the Far …

This installment of Three Things About Bordeaux is courtesy of Richard Carroll; writer & author at Traveling Boy. 1. Question: What are some of the “things” or activities that the people of Bordeaux do for fun? Answer: The Bordelaise, active and vibrant, enjoy wine tasting in one of the world’s great wine growing regions such as Saint Emilion or Pomerol. Dining at sidewalk tables …

Warsaw was one of the cities that suffered the most during the WW2, and its city center, including the medieval Old Town, was completely destroyed. After the war, thanks to great efforts of the people of Warsaw, we managed to rebuild the historic center of the city, which was recognized by UNESCO, inscribed our Old Town to the World Heritage List in 1980.

What are some of the “things” or activities that Portuguese people do for fun? ANSWER: Portuguese love the simple things like enjoying a great meal with friends and family (sometimes it can last 2 or 3 hours), walk on the beach, or to dance in one of the many popular street festivals that go on year-round the country, travel from …

There is never a shortage of things to do in Nova Scotia. Our attractions celebrate Nova Scotia’s best, from sports heroes to legendary musicians, and reconstructed fortress towns to seaside vineyards overlooking the world’s highest tides. We like to take day trips to festivals or farmers markets! We like to eat - fresh seafood is always in abundance and we have great beers and wines to accompany it! We have over 7,600 km of coastline so its only natural that we like to get out on the water, whether it be kayaking, canoeing, fishing, rafting or spending the day at the beach with family and friends.

Austria is over 1000 years old and up until the 20th Century was one of the world’s largest empires. Austria became a European power not by warfare, but by strategically marrying into the other royal families of Europe thereby neutralizing any enemies. A good example of this is Empress Maria Theresa’s daughter, the unfortunate Marie Antoinette, who married King Louis XIV and ended up losing her head.

What are some of the “things” or activities that people in Norway do for fun? ANSWER: Friluftsliv, directly translated as “open air living”, is the Norwegian way of outdoor recreation and an important part of the Norwegian cultural legacy. Outdoor recreation in Norway: hiking, skiing and kayaking. Photo courtesy: Visit Norway What’s one thing the public probably does NOT know …

Being drunk in public is against the law: Despite what many tourists believe about the Irish and our drinking habits, drinking in public is actually illegal across Ireland. The only day of the year when this law is slightly bent is on St. Patrick’s Day when there simply aren’t enough police officers to monitor the one million plus tourists on the streets of Dublin.

The Monumento a la Revolución in Mexico City is a landmark and monument commemorating the heroes of the decade-long Mexican Revolution of 1910, where up to two million lives were lost.

What are some of the “things” or activities that French people do for fun? ANSWER: In the South of France, the French play petanque. In the winter in the alps, many families go on holiday, especially in March, to ski and snowshoe. And the French enjoy the “art de vivre” [art of living], relax, cook, eat, spend time with family …