Thu, Jan 24th 2008, 00:00

Cholent is a heavy stew and popular dish served on the Sabbath in traditional Israeli households. Read more

Mon, Jan 28th 2008, 00:00

Rio de Janeiro is a city that captures the imagination. Cidade Maravilhosa, the Marvellous City, has one of the world’s most dramatic settings ... nestled between rainforest mountain peaks and miles of decadent white sand beaches. Read more

Fri, Feb 1st 2008, 00:00

Copacabana Beach is one of the most famous beaches in the world. Read more

Wed, Feb 6th 2008, 00:00

Samba Music in Brazil is Carnival music … it is the rhythm of Rio de Janiero born on her streets, a symbol of harmony between different flavours and cultures. Read more

Fri, Feb 8th 2008, 00:00

The Carnival of Venice is an opulent event that traces its history back to the 1100’s. Read more

Tue, Feb 12th 2008, 00:00

Ever wondered where the trash that washes down our rivers and out to sea end up? Read more

Tue, Feb 19th 2008, 00:00

Nantucket: Though there is speculation that the Vikings were there first, the first recorded European sighting of the island of Nantucket was by an English explorer in 1602. Read more

Thu, Feb 21st 2008, 00:00

Technically Cape Cod is a peninsula ... this elbow shaped land is surrounded by water. Read more

Wed, Feb 27th 2008, 00:00

Coast Guard Beach is one of Americas most beautiful beaches. Read more

Mon, Mar 3rd 2008, 00:00

 Galway is an ancient Irish town continuously inhabited since the Stone Age. It started life as a fishing hamlet, saw countless invasions over the centuries and enjoyed wealth and prosperity in the 16th Century. At this time Galway harbour was a centre for exporting local fish, wool ... Read more

Fri, Jan 25th 2008, 00:00

Israel was known as the land of milk and honey to the ancients. With no other sweetners, it is clear why the honey was so popular. Read more

Wed, Jan 30th 2008, 00:00

Youve probably listened to the famous song from Bossa Nova: Girl from Ipanema. This is a celebration of the neighbourhood location of one of the worlds hottest beaches ... Ipanema. Read more

Mon, Feb 4th 2008, 00:00

Rio Carnival is wild - this 4 day celebration is famous as one of the liveliest madcap parties on earth! Read more

Thu, Feb 7th 2008, 00:00

Carnival is celebrated in many parts of the world. It is traditionally a Christian celebration which has ancient roots. Read more

Mon, Feb 11th 2008, 00:00

Many of the Caribbean Islands come alive during carnival season … and Trinidad is no exception. Read more

Wed, Feb 13th 2008, 00:00

Valentines Day: Love it or hate it, tomorrow is the day that lovers all over the world will be exchanging expressions of affection. Read more

Wed, Feb 20th 2008, 00:00

Nantucket has an incredibly rich architectural heritage. Downtown Nantucket is the oldest part of town and boasts over 800 houses that were built before the American Civil War. Read more

Mon, Feb 25th 2008, 00:00

The beauty of New England and the Cape Cod area is the simplicity of the wooden clapboard houses that blend into the landscape. Read more

Fri, Feb 29th 2008, 00:00

Thanksgiving is faithfully celebrated in households all over the USA on the 4th Thursday in November with an elaborate family feast of traditional ingredients like Turkey, corn and pumpkin pie. Read more

Fri, Mar 7th 2008, 00:00

Mt. Croagh Patrick (Cruach Phadraig in Celtic and commonly known as the Reek) is one of Ireland’s most holy sites. Read more