Article Index
A Pun-Loving Capital
The country's name - it's completely misleading when heard by an English speaker. The first letter does matter, and the actual root of the word is related to “Language” or “Word”
Author: Edward Porper
"I Don't Understand"
The most overlooked wonder in our Universe is Life itself!
Author: Edward Porper
Space-Time Continuum
Such festivals celebrate cultural and culinary traditions brought by immigrants from their old country to the new one - and quite often, several generations participate in presenting those traditions.
Author: Edward Porper
Best Frenemies
It's the risk that shapes the sport's inimitable ambience by creating a unique fraternity of high-divers - and it's the fraternity that is responsible for the rest of the traditions...
Author: Edward Porper
Australia's DNA
The country isn't passionate about a particular sport but rather about the concept of sports as such.
Author: Edward Porper
Buddying-Up
Indeed, what can be simpler than sending a quick email: “I am coming to your city on such-and-such date. Would you mind showing me around?”. The only problem is, who should it be sent to?
Author: Edward Porper
“…our home is girt by sea”
Then, there is a cherry on the cake, and it's completely unique for each cruise. While hardly anything beats swimming amidst a coral reef, the ace up the Tall Ship's sleeve is, in a way, just as impressive.
Author: Edward Porper
"...Nature's Gifts of Beauty Rich and Rare"
It's only natural that a song chosen to represent a nation, says a whole lot about that nation.
Author: Edward Porper
The Making of a Nation, Part 2: Oil and Water
The fact that such two opposites have somehow been reconciled to give a rise to a distinct nation (and a new type of society), is probably one of the most striking social wonders humankind ever produced.
Author: Edward Porper