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  1. Image of New Year’s Eve traditions in Europe and South America

    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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    Destinations for you: Our top ski locations: fun in the snow

    If winter isn't really winter until you've had your dose of snow, now's the time to check out our top ski locations in Europe, Canada and South America...

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    Experience Cultures: Top 5 South American carnival destinations

    In January, February and March, South America is filled with colorful carnival parades and some of the loudest and liveliest parties in the world. Here's our pick of the top 5 to visit in 2012...

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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, Food and Drink: Top 10 food & wine destinations in Latin America

    As well as a necessary part of survival, eating is one of the most enjoyable ways to immerse yourself in foreign culture when abroad. Make the most of Latin America’s culinary delights by taking your language course in one of its best gourmet locations…

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    Experience Cultures: Best European festivals this winter

    After the lively Christmas festivities, the first months of the year can sometimes feel drab in comparison. With so many festivals in January, February and March though, it's easy to escape the winter blues!

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    Anecdotes: Cactus writing competition October 2011: runner-up Tobias Hoerl

    In our competition themed 'language blunders and cultural faux pas', Tobias Hoerl tells us about an easy misunderstanding over a simple cup of tea...

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    Anecdotes: Cactus writing competition October 2012: runner-up Alex Wolfson

    In our competition themed 'language blunders and cultural faux pas', Alex Wolfson entertains us with his adventures in South America - and how he would have got the girl if it hadn't been for a simple misunderstanding...

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    Anecdotes: Cactus writing competition October 2012: winning entry

    Congratulations to Bridget Price, based in Mexico, for sending in her winning entry for our competition themed 'language blunders & cultural faux pas' - one which had us laughing out loud in the office! Thank you Bridget, and we hope you enjoy your prize money of a £50 lastminute.com voucher!

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    Anecdotes, Types of Courses: Corporate Training Experience: Italian tuition in Costa Rica

    Cactus teachers Roberta Napolitano and Ottavia Castellina were recently sent to Costa Rica to give an intensive 3-week Italian training course to 20 local business executives. Here is their story about their challenging but rewarding, and very successful, mission...

  11. Image of The 5 best winter courses in the Southern Hemisphere

    Destinations for you, Types of Courses: The 5 best winter courses in the Southern Hemisphere

    For those who can't bear the thought of several months of cold and darkness, there is one simple option: go south. As winter draws closer, making plans to fly to the other side of the world, where summer is only just starting, can suddenly seem a very attractive option.

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