Picture Postcards: Sky over Costa Rica Costa RicaTopics of the World August 19, 2013 Today’s sky photo was taken by our contributor in Costa Rica, Nuria. More: The Costa Rican Colorful [...]
When a personal need turns into a business idea- the story of Anish and his app. IndiaPeople of the WorldUSA July 25, 2013 1 Hi Anish, tell us a bit about yourself! I’m 23 years old, born and brought up in [...]
Picture Postcards: Sky over New Mexico, USA Topics of the WorldUSA July 22, 2013 1 Today’s breathtaking sky shot was sent in by our contributor, Celia, and it was taken in the [...]
The Jesuits in Argentina: Alta Gracia Mission ArgentinaHistoryTopics of the World July 4, 2013 The Jesuits arrived in what is now Argentina in November 1585, first to Santiago del Estero and [...]
Picture Postcards: A book sculpture in Toronto CanadaTopics of the World June 23, 2013 2 Today’s literacy-related photo is by our Contributing Editor, Ana, and was taken in Old Town, Toronto, Canada. [...]
What are you listening to? Our contributors share their favourite music from around the world Costa RicaIndiaItalyKazakhstanMusic, Art & CinemaPortugalRomaniaTopics of the WorldUSA June 21, 2013 2 Last summer it seemed like Gangnam Style was everywhere. Here in Turkey the crazy dancer from Korea [...]
It’s all gone pear shaped: British terms used in US English LanguagesTopics of the WorldUKUSA June 19, 2013 1 You can read a lot of writing lamenting the influx of Americanisms into UK English. “Can I [...]
Historic Plaza de Mayo ArgentinaHistoryTopics of the World June 14, 2013 Due to its strategic location, Plaza de Mayo has been the focal point of Argentinean political life [...]
Picture Postcards: A room of books BooksCanadaTopics of the World June 10, 2013 This photo is by Loozerboy on Flickr and was snapped in Toronto, Canada. I can just imagine [...]
Buenos Aires’ Comic Lane ArgentinaTopics of the World June 5, 2013 Comic Lane is the latest addition to the urban landscape of the city of Buenos Aires. The [...]
Picture Postcards: Reading room at Ana’s house Topics of the WorldUSA June 2, 2013 2 Today’s reading and literacy related photo comes to us from our Contributing Editor, Ana, who is letting [...]
A month of books, reading and writing ArgentinaBooksFranceGermanyItalyKazakhstanNew ZealandRussiaTopics of the World May 31, 2013 During May we tried something new, with a theme of books, reading and writing throughout the site. [...]