Japan has over 3,000 natural hot springs for bathing – but only one is so legendary that bathers are willing to endure a two-day hike through rugged mountain terrain just to experience the pleasure…
Those who come to Japan for the first time are amazed by the cleanliness of this country. Then they notice the absence of trash bins. And street cleaners. And then they ask themselves: how does Japan…
There are many rumors and legends about the island of Zanzibar. They say that it is there that many people's dream lies: fresh sea breeze, the aromas of spices and sea salt, gentle warm rays – all of…
The Indonesian authorities are planning to move the country's capital from Jakarta, which suffers from traffic jams and overpopulation, to the island of Borneo. The specific location has not yet been…
Finland is an amazing country: here the forests and rivers are clean, the internet works everywhere, and people are friendly and law-abiding. Almost everyone speaks English with tourists, and Finns…
In the Vatican, 23 new Swiss Guards took the oath according to an ancient 500-year-old tradition. A little over two dozen recruits is very few even for the world's smallest army. The reason is that…
Switzerland is a multilingual country: alongside the national languages (Standard German, French, Italian, and Romansh), about two dozen dialects of German are spoken in everyday life, as well as…
Anyone who has ever lived in a communal apartment knows that neighbors are at best a headache. They may be decent people (and in that case you are very lucky), but they always do something wrong and…
Along with watches, chocolate, cheese, herbal candies, and the guards protecting the Pope, one intangible asset can confidently be counted among Switzerland's most important export successes of…
At first glance, England is just like any other country: it has its own people, the English, its own flag, and even its own national football team. But in reality, England is like a patchwork quilt…
Switzerland is a truly multilingual country. In addition to the four national languages (standard German, Italian, French, and Romansh), there are countless dialects that together form 'Swiss…
Spain is a country where food is treated with special reverence. Recipes for hundreds of delicious dishes and delicacies – such as tapas, paella, gazpacho, and jamón – were born here and spread…