Can Italy beat the mafia and end corruption?
I've always wondered if Italy could beat organized crime and corruption to become economically powerful like other European…
What is the most beautiful name in your country that isn’t popular elsewhere?
Finding what kind of unique names, and surnames people have is part of the fun of traveling. I…
The paradigm of: “younger generations can’t afford to own a home on the same equivalent wages as their parents”. Is it valid in your country as well?
So we hear this a lot. We know it's true, at least for certain regions/countries. In terms of…
When writing an amount of money, do you have the habit of always writing two digits after decimal point?
I don't know if this is just a good habit to have, or I'm being pedantic. Actually it's…
In multi-language countries, e.g. Belgium or Switzerland, can one side tell whether you’re a citizen from the other side or a foreigner from a neighbouring country? Can Flemish people tell Walloons apart from the French? Can Swiss Germans tell Italians apart from Swiss Italians?
I have heard stories that Swiss Germans don't like Germans very much, and Swiss French don't like French,…
Daily Slow Chat
Hi there! Welcome to our daily scheduled post, the Daily Slow Chat. If you want to just chat…
Is it common for people in your country to speak English in a native accent?
So, Israelis speak really good English to the point where it’s pretty common for us to speak it…
What are the societal norms around noise levels in your country?
Warning: some generalizations are made in this post on purpose, to simplify things. I am currently visiting Spain,…
What is, in your opinion, the best and the worst airport in Europe?
IMHO, the best is Athens Airport and the worst is Sofia Terminal 1
What can one do in day time of dark winter in Nordic countries?
I am planning a trip to Europe and has been eyeing Nordic countries. If I go to any…
Which country has the best looking registration plates on vehicles?
I like the ones we have in Slovenia with different coats of arms. There's regional division with 2…