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Are you stuck abroad? This is not the end of the world!

It was supposed to be the trip of your life, but suddenly it became a nightmare. You got stuck at the other end of the world and became a prisoner of your hotel room or a small apartment. Sounds familiar? Unfortunately, this is not a script for the latest adaptation of Robinson Crusoe's adventures, but pure reality. In the current pandemic, most of us are forced to live on our own "deserted islands". The situation is difficult, but it is not the end of the world! Do not give up and think positively! In this way, everything will seem more bearable to you. We will show you how to find some positives in this situation. read more …

The deadly feeling of boredom? How to deal with it?

None of us was ready for that. Until now, the stories about epidemics and plagues seemed very distant. Yet, they have become a reality. The rampant spread of the new SARS-CoV-2 virus has changed our lives completely. In the media, the physical consequences of the presence of coronavirus are mainly publicized. Little is said about the mental consequences of the pandemic. Many people find closure and restrictions very hard to cope with. This applies not only to lonely people, but to the majority of society, which is not prepared for this situation. Isolation is causing a significant decline in mood and a great deal of stress. How to deal with it? read more …

Learning through the Internet is the last hope for humanity?

Specialists in the flow of social information have been using this method for a long time. Scientists have recommended it as well. But schools did not listen and now they are facing a real problem. We are talking about the Internet flow of knowledge or, more precisely, about online learning. read more …

Learning through the Internet is the last hope for humanity?

The deadly feeling of boredom? How to deal with it?

Quiz: How British are you?

Is weather your favourite conversation topic? Do you have an umbrella with you at all times, even on a sunny day, for no apparent reason? Are you oddly comfortable with queues and is drinking tea a ritual to you? If you wonder why your behaviour differs so much from your friends\', check out this quiz and see if there is a hidden British inside you. read more …

How to keep your brain in shape? Learn languages!

You don’t have to graduate from three majors at two universities in order to keep your brain in good shape and health. In this article, we present a few tips that will help you achieve that. read more …

The Best Countries For Food

Think of the many times you’ve traveled or gone on vacation. You’ll notice that your food experience has had an impact on your overall travel experience. Many people have made their destination choices based on food interests. The food countries on the list we’ve compiled below are examples of such destinations. They have the most sumptuous, and delicious cuisines on the planet. read more …

What are the Most Spoken Languages in the World?

The question of which languages are the most spoken in the world is not so simple. Do you know that Indonesian is in the Top 10 most spoken languages? Below you will find the list of Top 10 Languages by number of native speakers: read more …

Try It, If You Can! 10 The Most Weird Foods

One of the most exciting bits about travelling is trying out your favourite foods at the source. If you’re a foodie adventurer, or looking for some tantalizing new ethnic dish to serve to guests, here are some of them. read more …

7 of the Most Romantic Places in the World to Propose

Are you planing to ask the BIG question? Definitely check those 7 places where the landscapes and architecture are timeless, the views rightly famous - and the romance guaranteed. Trust us, she won't be disappointed! read more …

Set-jetting: top 5 movie and TV destinations for travellers

Do you know what set-jetting is? Or maybe you are a set-jetter yourself? Follow in the footsteps of your favourite films like, Game of Thrones, The Lord of the Rings or Star Wars. read more …

Should Mother’s Day be banned?

Should we celebrate Mother’s Day? Mother’s Day turned out to be as controversial as popular.. Despite the flamboyant celebrations of this day throughout the world, some schools decided to ban it. read more …

Why do we speak different languages?

It may seem unbelievable, but today people speak over 7,000 distinct languages.Was there once just a single language that all people could understand? read more …

10 Most Beautiful Churches In The World

If you’re building a temple to God, you’ll want it to look good. This is likely why churches are some of our most beautiful and inspiring creations. Bulding the temple takes time (800 years sometimes), and it’s never going to be easy. Here is our list of the greatest churches in the world. read more …

10 Amazing Places You Should Visit In Europe This Spring

Spring is finally here! Visiting Europe in the spring is absolutely amazing. It is the perfect combination of moderate weather, off-season prices, and fewer tourists. read more …

5 Surprising Easter Traditions You Would Not Believe

Whether it’s hammering nails through themselves, hurling heavy pots off balconies Christians have some surprising ways of celebrating the Easter. See 5 most surprising traditions... read more …

A new foreign language in 30 days? Get to know the secrets of learning with Fast Phrases

Since years, we have been showing people from all around the world that learning foreign languages can be pleasant and give good results quickly. Half a million users so far have trusted us and the number is still growing. What is the secret of our method? read more …

How to start speaking a foreign language by learning only 5 minutes a day?

Do you think that learning a language in 5 minutes is just a marketing trick? Our linguistics expert explains why you will begin to understand a foreign language with Fast Phrases application by learning from 5 to 20 minutes daily. read more …