Introduce Merriam-Webster defines “introduce” as “to bring (someone, such as an actor or singer) before the public for the first time.” It’s exciting to be introduced to something. I remember being introduced to Chinese food. I was 12. Raised on traditional British meat and two veg fare, I knew I was going to get something […]
Effective If something is effective it does what it’s supposed to. Here’s what the Merriam-Webster dictionary says. No-one wants to waste their time or money on something that isn’t effective. Remember the advert for wallpaper paste from the ‘70s? If not, or you’re a little too young, check it out the link at the bottom […]
Denmark Capital City: Copenhagen Major Cities: Aarhus, Odense, Aalborg, Frederiksberg. Language: Danish Population: 5.77 million (2017) Climate: A temperate climate. Mild winters and cool summers Top Destinations: The delightful yet poignant Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen. Stroll through the iconic Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen. If you are interested in ships and shipping, the Maritime Museum of […]
Brazil Let’s learn a little bit about Brazil. Capital City: Brasília Major Cities: Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, Salvador Language: Portuguese and 150 languages and dialects are spoken by the Indigenous people. Population: 209.3 million – 2017 Climate: Tropical in the north and more temperate in the south. Best time to visit: January to March […]
Country Fact File – Australia Capital City: Canberra Major Cities: Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, Adelaide Language: English, Australian Aboriginal languages, Tasmanian languages, and Torres Strait Island languages Population: 24.6 million Climate: Northern Australia has a tropical climate. It’s hot and humid in the summer and warm and dry in the winter. Southern Australia is […]