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    Experience Cultures: New Year’s Eve traditions in Europe and South America

    Whilst different cultures and countries celebrate their own events and traditions throughout the year, the arrival of a new year is something that tends to be celebrated worldwide.

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    Experience Cultures, Destinations for you: Carnivals in February and March: the best places to party

    Early each year locations across the globe celebrate carnivals that remain unrivalled for the rest of the year. Don't miss out on the fun - here is our guide to best fiestas as 2012 dawns!

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    Experience Cultures, Destinations for you: Top 5 cities for Christmas shopping

    If you're bored of your local high street or stuck for inspiration, how better to put the fun back into Christmas shopping than with a quick break away? Unusual gifts for loved ones and a sneaky holiday for you - it's a win-win situation!

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    Experience Cultures, Food and Drink: What is Thanksgiving and where is the best place to celebrate it?

    Thanksgiving is a national holiday in the United States and is celebrated on the fourth Thursday of every November. This year it will be celebrated on the 24th of November.

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    Experience Cultures: Working the English way – a comparison between the English and German workplace

    Intern at Cactus Tobias Hoerl comments on the cultural differences between working in the UK and Germany, according to his experience.

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    Experience Cultures: 10 things you should know about Halloween in America

    Halloween is celebrated in many parts of the world, but America in particular really embraces the traditions and celebrations that accompany the occasion.

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    Experience Cultures, Destinations for you: Top 10 foodie destinations in Europe: how to learn a language and woo your stomach

    A recent survey by the world’s largest travel review site, TripAdvisor, has brought us the ultimate top 10 food and wine cities in Europe, as voted by its travel-savvy contributors - ALL of which are destinations offered by Cactus.

  8. Experience Cultures: Top 10 things to do in and around Seattle

    Most people know that Seattle has a pretty wet climate, with rain averaging 50% of the time. Keep that in mind when you visit as there are plenty of things to do outside, just be sure to bring an umbrella!

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    Attitudes to Language Learning, Experience Cultures: Cactus Monthly Writing Competition: September/October 2011

    Cactus is extending its writing competition this month to all of our social media users, who are invited to submit their entries alongside Cactus staff to be in with a chance of winning a fabulous prize.

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    Experience Cultures: Top 5 Halloween destinations in Europe

    There are plenty of cities around the world that are steeped in history and mystery, but these five offer some of the spookiest tours and ghostwalks around...not for the faint-hearted!

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    Experience Cultures, Getting Course Advice: Top 10 tips to make your language course abroad more affordable

    Language courses abroad are a great way to learn or revise a language and to experience new cultures first-hand. They can be more expensive than average holidays but, given what they provide, are definitely worthwhile….

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    Experience Cultures: Why there’s more to foreign relocation than practicalities and logistics

    As the world becomes smaller and businesses become more international, the number of employees relocating is also on the up.

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