Where Did the "Keep Calm and Carry On" Meme Come From?
By Editor-in-Chief David Lee Cummings in Cincinnati, Ohio. Surely you've seen the "Keep Calm and Carry On" meme on a T-shirt or the Internet. So, where did this ubiquitous iconic image of today come from? We have the extraordinary answer for you. So, keep calm and read on... During the buildup to World War II, the British government ...
Holy Śmigus-Dyngus! You've Never Seen Easter Like This
By Correspondent Kasia Steward in England. Easter time in Poland is full of unique traditions, but nothing stands out more for me than the so-called ‘Śmigus-Dyngus’, also known as ‘Wet Monday’. It's a time children look forward to with excitement, though some adults (especially those without a sense of humour) dread it. It's a day where ...
Top 10 Places to Visit in Romania
By Correspondent Georgiana Drauceanu in Arad, Romania. Internationally, Romania is not a very appreciated country because of the way its people are seen and all the bad things that they are believed to do throughout the world. But if you leave those things aside and you look only upon the country itself, you will be amazed ...
Russia Wants Vichy Ukraine?
By Correspondent Andreiy Voloshyn in Ukraine. It is popular now to compare Putin to Hitler. The occupation of Crimea is most often compared to how Hitler occupied the Sudetenland of Czechoslovakia in 1938 under the pretext of protecting the Sudeten Germans. But if Putin follows the example from the history of those days and is inspired ...
Ancient Easter Traditions Latvians Still Practice
By Correspondent Kristine Fedotova in Riga, Latvia. When it comes to Latvians and traditions, there is a lot to talk about. This country in North-Eastern Europe near the Baltic Sea has rich traditional culture that hasn’t been destroyed or forgotten. Latvians are proud for living in one of the last areas in Europe that got Christianized ...
To be a great woman in today's world
By our Guest Blogger Tanja from www.everydayinadress.com As a woman I was born 27 yeas ago in city called Zenica in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Although, we can only be born as male of female, the outcome puts us into two entirely different frames in this world. I do not want to speak about women in my country, or ...
Hindu tradition of Wedding ceremony: Seven promises in a wedding!
By correspondent Sunny from Mumbai in India. India is a country where most of population is comprised of Hindu religious people. Tradition of marriage in this country is very different. Generally, Marriage takes place in night at bride’s native city. Bride dresses herself in sari which is generally of red color for this event. Bridegroom also dresses ...
Even the wind knows it’s New Year’s Eve
By Correspondent Aitziber Saldias in Beasain, Spain. New Year’s Eve starts as any other day, but it’s easy to feel that there’s something different in the air. People rush through the streets talking about family dinners, last minute shopping and the San Silvestre race. I simply adore this race. Each year, many residents —including the major ...
Vox Humana: 2013 Year in Review, 2014 Year in Anticipation
The New Year is a time for reflection. As we head into 2014, per the Gregorian (Western) calendar, let's do just that. This past year saw the launch of Vox Humana, an initiative "to document our world one voice at a time." That is, we wanted to tell the stories of ordinary people throughout the world. ...
December is World Holiday Month
In December we celebrate world holidays. Our correspondents are sharing the colorful sights, sounds, smells, and tastes of the holidays in their native homelands. For much of the world, the end of December signifies the Christmas holiday. What other holidays are celebrated throughout the world? Peruse our website this month to find out. What holidays do you ...
Christmas in Croatia
By Correspondent Velimir Baksa in Varaždin, Croatia. How is it in Croatia for Christmas? Well, to be honest with you, every year it is different. As I grow older my perception is changing. Once normal thing, today just an old memory forgotten by most people. As kid I loved Christmas because of cinnamon cookies. I still ...
Montenegrian Cuisine
By Correspondent Nikola Tvrdisic in Podgorica, Montenegro. If someone asked me what I can offer to tourists in my own country, in addition of standard of accommodation and stay at the beautiful mountains or visit to the fascinating canyons, I would certainly have noted the unique and specific cuisine, which is that is current and available ...
Diwali in India: Hindu's biggest religious festival!
By Correspondent Krishan Kumar in Mumbai, India. Diwali is one of most awaited festivals for Indians. India is a place where the Hindu religion is a majority. This festival has religious belief as its background and is considered as the victory of truth over sins. In India, this festival is celebrated as National festival. Not ...
The White Lady of Château de Puymartin
By correnspondant Dean Clayton Edwards in Dordogne, France The first time I saw Château de Puymartin, my mouth fell open. I was tempted to hit the brakes. It's a particularly beautiful castle between the towns of Sarlat and Les Eyzies in the south of France. The building was clearly occupied, and yet it seemed unreal and otherworldly. ...
Haunted House-Once upon a time!
By correspondent Lubna Nadia from Patna (Bihar), India Almost 90% out of the strange experiences in our surroundings are real until we do not believe them. My family and I has been one of those who experienced unusual things happening in our home. This home was taken on rent long time back when I was around 6 ...
Major Thomas Weir (The Wizard of West Bow)
By correspondent Daniela Frendo in Edinburgh, Scotland. As the early morning fog descends on the streets of Edinburgh, the echo of heavy footfall breaks the silence of dawn. A tall and rather elderly man emerges from the mist, clutching his walking cane tightly, while his black cloak billows behind him. He heads towards the Grassmarket, which ...
Mysteries behind the walls of City Hall
By correspondent Sharon Mae R. Calingasan in The Philippines. I live in one of the cities in the province of Davao del Norte, in the island of Mindanao. Our place is bustling with activity especially in the city proper and people go about with their own business each day. Religion is a very important aspect and ...
Magic night
By Correspondent Helene Timokhovets in Rivne, Ukraine. Polesye. The land of forests and swamps. Today people celebrate Ivana Kupala, Kupalle, as they call it here. A pagan holiday, but they celebrate it till now. Strange people, they still believe in ghosts and mermaids, in a magic fern flower that blossoms once every hundred years only ...
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