Lyndsey was a prolific writer. In her last blog, she listed her among her post-cancer aims to ‘be published by someone somewhere – anywhere.’ We would love to see this come true. If you would like to reproduce any of her articles, please do contact us and we will be happy […]
Everybody tries to prevent fires. We have smoke detectors on every floor. We check them once a month. We have an escape plan and know two exits for every room. We don’t overload our outlets and we’re careful when we’re cooking. Nonetheless, sometimes these precautions fail and we are faced […]
If you have ever looked into teaching English abroad, then surely you have been directed towards a CELTA course. CELTA stands for a Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults. It is an internationally recognized certificate that allows you to teach English all over the world. The British Council and […]
Tear gas in all its forms has been making a lot of headlines around the world with its usage at protests both in the US and abroad. These riot control agents have played an important role in the Arab Spring as well as Occupy Wall Street demonstrations. The most dramatic […]
Artischocke, carciofo, alcachofa, and artichaut all refer to the same thing. The artichoke. It’s not the prettiest vegetable, or the easiest to use, but its hearty taste makes it a winner in a variety of dishes. Fresh artichokes are not always easy to find, but frozen and canned ones are […]
The Spanish language is the gateway to cultures spanning three continents. It’s one of the most popular languages in the world and as a Romance language it can make learning other languages even easier. Spanish is also a language of rules. For example, pronunciation is phonetic and guided by accent […]
Halloween is a great time of year for families with young children. There are a lot of activities to do together and a lot of ways to maximize your time as a family. Holiday movies are one way to build memories or even start traditions. These five movies are the […]
Bath time is either your dog’s favorite or least favorite time. A skittish small dog can be easily handled alone, but how would you cope with a larger dog? Now, you know you have a large dog when you can barely lift him, or when he stands up and is […]
Although Egypt is a popular tourist destination, English is not widely spoken. This can be frustrating for travelers, but Arabic is not as daunting as it seems. It takes only a few sessions of light studying to master some common phrases. Here you will find six useful expressions that you […]
Street vendors and the foods they sell add a lot of color to a city and many cities are known for the food you’ll find just walking around. Think of New York’s hot dogs or French fries from a frietkot in Brussels. However, in many places the street food is […]
Spring is right around the corner and with it comes a variety of beautiful flowers. Do you know what your flowers mean? Depending on where you look, flowers have more meanings than colors. Don’t send the wrong message with your bouquet this year. Here are five of the most common […]
Tahini is a very versatile dip made from tahina, a sesame seed paste. It is a staple of Middle Eastern cuisine and can be eaten with bread or vegetables or added to your favorite sandwich. There are also many ways to adapt this basic recipe to your tastes. This recipe […]
