Be Polite To Your Waiter In France Or You Might Be Charged More!

by Lindsay Shapka in , , ,


Have you found coffee in France to be incredibly overpriced? Was your last meal outrageously expensive? It might be because of how you asked for it.

Read More

7 Scottish Wedding Traditions You Need To Know

by Lindsay Shapka in , ,


I have learned first hand that Scottish weddings are not for the faint of heart — they are loud, rowdy, and a whole lot of fun! Here's everything you need to know to be the life of the party (and not insult anyone) at the next Scottish wedding you attend.

Read More

10 (Mostly False) Things You Didn't Know About Canada

by Lindsay Shapka in ,


In Canada, the tuque (a winter/all-year hat that is usually made of cotton, wool, or a beaver pelt) is the number-one-selling article of clothing — more popular than underwear, t-shirts or jeans. (And that's not including the ones that are handmade by your grandma or your crafty friends.)

Read More