Category: Country of the month

“Semel in anno licet insanire” [Once a year, going mad is allowed] says an ancient Latin adagio, and the time has come to do just that, as Italy prepares for the celebration of Carnival. People...

Understandably many people may question why Turkey has been chosen as our Country of the Month due its involvement in the Syrian Civil war and the growing tensions between Turkey and Russia. Since media...

Diwali, India’s most important Hindu festival is taking place this November (from the 9th to the 13th). Let’s celebrate by taking a closer look at this important festival. Religion in India By constitution, India...

Vietnam is home to breathtaking landscapes, mouth-watering foods, interesting architecture, fascinating history and Angelina Jolie’s adopted son Pax. It’s also known as a country of festivals with nearly 8,000 festivals of different kinds being...

This September in Spain expect grape stomping, film watching, fat heads and fashionistas sashaying down the catwalk. I have been in Spain now for three months and I have come to realise that there...

I am not typically one to suffer from home-sickness, but I feel that I might just fall victim to the symptoms of nostalgia and melancholy as this month we venture to the UK. We...

As the sun set on the 16th of July, Muslims across the world began to celebrate this year’s Eid al-Fitr. It marks the end of Ramadan, a month during which fasting from dawn to...

After more than 50 years of tension, the frosty relationship between Cuba and the United States is beginning to thaw. Cuba is well-known for having a turbulent history and a politically repressive society. So...

The idea of ancient festivities and traditions may seem at odds with Japan; an advanced, almost futuristic society in which the world of technology and industry is prospering. However, what makes this country so...

How can I begin to describe my home country? The Netherlands is perhaps best known for being home to some of the tallest people in the world, the fact that there are more bicycles...