A Christmas Controversy

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We’ve all experienced culture shock at one time or another, but few of us would expect Christmas celebrations and customs to be shocking. After all, Christmas may be one of the most universally celebrated holidays in the world given how many non-Christians participate in the non-religious commercial aspects of the holiday. We all recognize the [...]

A Trip to Greece Today

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Trips to Greece offer a balanced mix of sea, nature and visits to places where the most famous and fascinating parts of Western civilization originated. Travels in Greece are a constant discovery and can be easily discovered from any travel news. The best way to enjoy Greece is given by a careful balance between a [...]

Scotch Tours in Scotland

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Like Edinburgh castle and Burell collection in Glasgow, Scotch is virtually an international symbol of Scotland. The liquor is in fact named for its home –where it’s been brewed arguably since the fifteenth century. Fortunately you don’t have to return to the Scottish monastery where the first brew was recorded to get a taste of [...]

London’s Cultural Olympiad

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It turns out there is more to the 2012 Olympics than just sports.  The 2012 Olympic games will be hosted in London, but Olympic rules dictate London must simultaneously host a cultural Olympiad as well.  Like the sport Olympics, the cultural Olympiad will highlight different genres, or events if you will. Don’t worry, there are [...]