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”

"I Don't Understand"

The most overlooked wonder in our Universe is Life itself!

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.

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...

Australia's DNA

The country isn't passionate about a particular sport but rather about the concept of sports as such.

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?

“…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.

"...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.

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.