How do you say the word in French? In Spanish? In your language? Although people usually know what the word means, it often has no exact translation. It’s not surprising really, because the idea of home differs from country to country, and from person to person. A home is more than...
This spectacular five-star parador, known as Hostal dos Reis Católicos, was built in 1499 as a royal hospital to provide care and shelter for pilgrims as they reached the conclusion of the Camino de Santiago. Today, it is considered to be the world’s first hotel, as well as one of...
W:Good evening, this is Meeting Artists . Our guest today is James Patric Kuhn, the happy artist. Mr.Kuhnis famous for his colorful murals. That is, pictures painted on a wall. Welcome Happy. Our audience is curious about how you got your name. M:My initials are JP. In Spanish they...
How do you say “underpants” in German? Why IS there a liquor bottle in the office? WHO left pizza in the bedroom?! You may ask yourself these questions while playing “What’s That?”. But you’ll be too busy learning the words for HUNDREDS of objects in French, Spanish and German...
Spain is a wondrous mix of the old and new. From Gaudí to Picasso to Dalí, some of the greatest minds in history have created this vibrant culture. Spaniards have exquisite style and taste, so you’ll need to pack accordingly. Landscapes also range from steep mountains to Mediterranean bea...
F: I wish I could go with you! New York City is a magical place. You will have so much fun. M: I hope so. I’m going to visit my brother who lives there. F: What other places will you visit? M: I will stay for a week in New York City and then take the train down to...
A scarf or pareo is a must-have when travelling in Rome. You can use it on chilly airplanes, or to cover your shoulders to go into churches, even on hot summer days. Scarves take up very little room and are easy to pack, to take on the plane and to carry with you as you wal...
We want to reduce the burden on us, our network friends and on MySociety and increase all our chances for collaboration and success with Alaveteli – and of course the Right to Know. ImamoPravoZnati: Gong is continuing its national “FOI tour”, providing training on strategic usage of FOI...
(My Spanish is still pretty minimal, but I’ve had some small wins in talking to people. I need to knuckle down and study harder though. I’m not a fan of the language — it’s not super rational, and the exceptions are the rule — but if I’m going to live here, I gotta. ...
For car rentals, the minimum age to rent a car will vary depending on the agency. Usually it is 21 – 23 years old. Costa Rica Road Signs All the road signs are in Spanish. They use the same symbols like the octagon for stop. Here are the most common signs you’ll see. ...