At the age of 66 Terry Pratchett, prolific #author of over thirty science fiction books sadly passed away. #Pratchett of course didn’t write your standard science fiction, it was comical science fiction, a niche which few others have dared to delve into. When reading a Pratchett, you can only assume he had more #imagination than he knew what to do with, every story is a clash of colour, oddity and delight. The majority of Pratchett’s books for example, are set in his #Discwor

The Internet Movie Database (known as IMDb) is a great online tool to be used by those who want to know more about a #film they enjoyed watching; and I use the past tense here because although it could be a reliable website to find out if we will enjoy the film or not, those who really hate #spoilers can easily find them. Due to the #passionate way most reviews are done by the fans (registered users), we have various insights about the film, and what is so good about it that

How does culture affect communication? There are many challenges to learning a #language, and social interaction is certainly one of them. Learning grammar, spelling, pronunciation, tensing, and vocabulary are only half the battle; the other half is in understanding the culture behind it. Why in #American #English do we say “time is money”, “feed the pig”, or call #California “Cali”- culture. Despite knowing a language thoroughly, lack of #cultural knowledge can hinder #commu

Why not consider Venice for your next getaway? #Venice has lured in #tourists for many years with its beautiful #architecture and #romantic atmosphere. When you wander through the historic passageways you surrender to losing yourself in this stunning city. Take advantage of boat trips to #Burano, #Murano and #Torcello, where you can find some great #restaurants at a little more reasonable price. One day is not enough, and to fully appreciate your time in Venice make sure you

Have you ever heard of the Lost City of Gold? Contrary to popular belief, El Dorado (Spanish for ‘golden one’) was not originally a city but a chief from the Muisca tribe. In an initiation ritual he covered himself in gold dust, subsequently baptising his location as the Lost City of Gold. The once lost heritage acquired much attention for its reputed art works, which unlike those of their #European counterparts were not stone sculptures or painted frescos but gold artefacts

Don't know what to do to pass some free-time during the rainy days? #Google can help you. During the winter, we tend to appreciate our home's fireplace more than our car's AC system. To postpone the trip to a distant museum for aq summer day makes perfect sense; however when those beautiful days come, we might want to be outdoors as much as possible. Fortunately, someone at Google has considered this, and we can now rely on our #computer to virtually visit more than 1,000 mus