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Culture / 2 weeks ago
Asia’s cheapest countries to visit: where travellers get the most value for money
Travelling in Asia remains far more affordable than in most other regions, with new figures showing that several countries still offer full travel experiences at remarkably low daily costs. Travelling in Asia remains far more affordable than in most other regions, with new figures showing that several countries still offer full travel experiences at remarkably low daily costs. Data from Budget Your Trip indicates that in parts of South, Southeast and Central Asia, travellers can comfortably get by on as little as $23 per day, covering accommodation, food, transport and basic activities.
Culture / 2 weeks ago
Christmas on January 7: The countries that keep the old date alive
While much of the world packs away decorations by the end of December, millions of people are only just getting started. Across parts of Eastern Europe, the Caucasus, Central Asia and Africa, Christmas is celebrated on January 7, not 25 December. While much of the world packs away decorations by the end of December, millions of people only just got started. Across parts of Eastern Europe, the Caucasus, Central Asia and Africa, Christmas is celebrated on January 7, not 25 December. You may ask why, and the short answer is the calendar.
Culture / 3 weeks ago
One cross, many nations: What the Nordic flags say about unity, identity and security
One of Europe’s most recognisable symbols, the Nordic Cross stretches across Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland and Iceland and is echoed in regional flags from the Faroe Islands to Åland as the design is more than a shared aesthetic. One of Europe’s most recognisable symbols, the Nordic Cross spans Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland, and Iceland. It is reflected in regional flags from the Faroe Islands to Åland, as the design is more than a shared aesthetic. The Nordic Cross dates back to Denmark’s Dannebrog, widely regarded as the world’s oldest continuously used national flag. Historical records trace its use to the 13th century, and its off-centre cross design later became a template for neighbouring states.
