The Croatian (ahem) Anthem

Kwintessential shares the story of how a linguistic and rather X-rated mistake may have proven to be a good omen for the Croatian team at the Euro 2008 finals. Read on …

Can you imagine what it’d be like to travel around the world?

If you have ever fantasized about traveling around the world in one go, take a look at this blog by Andy Stoll, a self-described filmmaker, writer, social entrepreneur and independent traveler who set out in August 2006 on his two-year trip. As Andy shares his travelogue, he also shares some interesting insight into his intercultural findings [...]

Cultural Sensitivity When Traveling Overseas

The cross-cultural faux pas on the part of Cameron Diaz on her recent trip to Peru has made headlines internationally. According to USA Today, the actress apologized yesterday for carrying a bag with the famous political slogan of Chinese Communist leader Mao Zedong. The article notes:
The bags are marketed as fashion accessories in some world [...]