The rainfall in South Africa is highly variable and since the 1960s figures have shown wide fluctuations. Between 2015 and 2017 South Africa’s Western Cape region has experienced three of…
Have you heard the saying that all Cognacs are brandy, but not all brandies are Cognac? Well if you’re a brandy or Cognac lover, you probably know what this means….
Have you any invention ideas that you’d like to promote? Then you might like to consider entering Product of the Year, which is the largest consumer-voted award for product innovation….
Every year an annual event, World Book Day, is held across the world in over 100 countries. World Book Day was started by UNESCO to celebrate books and everything to…
Gourmet food is a global phenomenon and who better to appreciate it than travellers who explore the globe? The Traveller’s Choice Restaurant Awards are run by TripAdvisor, the American travel…
Your mother tongue is an essential part of your identity and your heritage. Many languages today are under pressure and some mother tongues are in danger of disappearing totally due…
Expats rely on surveys to help them decide where the best opportunities lie. There are countless portfolios and indexes that list all the intricate details of the expat ecosystem from…
Now that we are at the beginning of the New Year, it’s good to reflect on which countries have been rated highly by expats in 2018 and which ones have…
The Economist Unit has just released its 2018 ranking for the world’s most liveable cities and for the first time in seven years, Melbourne doesn’t top the list. Instead, Vienna…
Halloween is one of the oldest traditions celebrated in many countries around the world. Usually celebrated on the 31st of October, it is a popular celebration enjoyed by young and…