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The annual World Brand Index results were released. Compiled by international consulting firm FutureBrand, this study “ranks countries as brands and assesses opportunities, insights and findings related to nation branding.” Here are this year’s rankings:
Australia
Canada
United States
Italy
Switzerland
France
New Zealand
United Kingdom
Japan
Sweden
Read more…
Julian Beever is an English artist who’s famous for his art on the pavement of England France , Germany , USA , Australia and Belgium Beever gives to his drawings an amazing 3D illusion.
Look closely and try to find which is the real Julian Beever and which is the real beer.
Here’s his website for […]
Sharks are just scary. Period. There’s not much you could say to change public opinion on that one. To that end, here is a list of the top ten beaches you should avoid if you, like most, do not want to encounter one of these great creatures on your next surfside trip (however, you should […]
This list of the funniest places in the world has nothing to do with their names (although you could rack up quite a list of those!). These are the places you should go if you want to laugh. Check it out:
Sunset Strip, West Hollywood, California
International Comedy Festivals in Montreal, Edinburgh, and Melbourne
Chicago, Illinois
Manhattan, New […]
There’s nothing worse than getting to the beach, only to see that it’s so crowded you can barely find a spot to spread your towel. (Well, there are worse things: you are at the beach, after all!) But, if this seems like a fate worse than death, check out this list of beaches from around […]
Every year, Mercer consulting compiles a list of the most desirable cities to live in worldwide, based on quality of life. This year, like last, Zurich, Switzerland took the top spot. The highest-ranking US city is Honolulu, Hawaii, coming in at #28. Check out the top twenty:
1. Zurich, Switzerland
2. Vienna, Austria
2. Geneva, Switzerland
4. Vancouver, Canada
5. […]
For the most part, train travel is pleasant - at least much more so than the subway. However, there are exceptions to that: for example, the train that passes around the end of the school day is full of loud and disrespectful teens. And don’t even get me started on last week, when some woman […]
Check out this list of the world’s most beautiful skydive locations. In no particular order…
Mt. Everest, Nepal/Tibet
Lido Lakes, Indonesia
Swakopmund, Namibia
Gardiner Valley, N.Y.
West Coast, New Zealand
Tympaki, Crete
West Tennessee
Oahu, Hawaii
Yarra Valley Winery, Australia
Burnaby, Ontario
Find out why…
The air in this Australian island-state is apparently the purest in the world. It’s also home to the world’s last temperate rainforest, wineries and UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Read more about the “Highlands Down Under,” and uber-luxurious vacation options, according to Globorati…
Get ploughed in Perth; smashed in Sydney; bombed in Brisbane. The beer tradition is a fine one, down under. If you happen to be visiting or living in the southern hemisphere and are thirsty, check out this list of the top beer cafés in Sydney - compiled by Gridskipper.
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Posted By: rebecca | Jul 21st