American girls might be surprised to learn that Japanese girls only recently started going to nail salons to have their nails done. Nail salons were never a popular destination for Japanese girls. Japanese girls made hair appointments, but they styled … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: May 2012
Cinco de Mayo: 5 Ways to Celebrate
In honor of Cinco de Mayo, Americans everywhere are getting into the Mexican spirit and celebrating traditions from south of the border. Restaurants boast specials on tacos and quesadillas, and you might hear music with some Latin flair on the … Continue reading
A Summer in Versailles
About an hour from Paris, Versailles is a sight of unparalleled grandeur and magnificence. The place is certainly overcrowded with tourists from all over the world, anytime of the year, but the sheer size and aspect of the palace almost … Continue reading
Beware of Italian-made Fake Euros
Apparently the European Central Bank is not the only one to issue Euro notes. According to periodic investigations and police operations, about 550,000 to 800,000 fake euro notes are made in some southern regions of Italy every year. To stay on the safe … Continue reading
Japanese “Golden Week”
If you live in a popular tourist destination, and feel like you saw more Japanese people around in the past couple of days, there’s a reason for it! The end of April through around May 5th is the biggest traveling … Continue reading
Introducing the Facebook Cover Photo Contest
We are thrilled to announce the launch of the #LivingLanguage Facebook Cover Photo Contest! If you use Instagram on your iPhone or Android, share your travel and language learning photos and tag them with #LivingLanguage. Each week we’ll select our … Continue reading
