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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.

  2. Image of Our top ski locations: fun in the snow

    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...

  3. Image of How to say ‘Happy Christmas’ in 20 languages

    Vocabulary: How to say ‘Happy Christmas’ in 20 languages

    Make sure you can greet all your friends and family this year!

  4. Image of Carnivals in February and March: the best places to party

    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!

  5. Image of Top 5 cities for Christmas shopping

    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!

  6. Image of Learning Turkish in London - why I decided to take a course

    Passion for language: Learning Turkish in London - why I decided to take a course

    Here at Cactus, we love finding out about people’s motivations for learning a language. Someone with a particularly interesting reason is Hilary, an educational psychologist who has been learning Turkish with us since 2010.

  7. Image of Life after the CELTA - an update from our 2010 Suzanne Furstner Foundation Scholarship winner

    Passion for language: Life after the CELTA - an update from our 2010 Suzanne Furstner Foundation Scholarship winner

    Winner of our 2010 Suzanne Furstner Foundation scholarship Simon Vittorio updates us on what he's been doing since leaving his first teaching job in Italy...

  8. Image of What is Thanksgiving and where is the best place to celebrate it?

    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.

  9. 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.

  10. Image of Cactus announces winner of 2011 Suzanne Furstner Foundation Scholarship

    Passion for language: Cactus announces winner of 2011 Suzanne Furstner Foundation Scholarship

    After careful deliberation by our panel of judges, we are delighted to announce the winner of the 2011 Suzanne Furstner Foundation Scholarhip as Sarah Chamberlain.

  11. Image of Suzanne Furstner Foundation Scholarship 2011: Shortlisted Entry Number 3

    Passion for language: Suzanne Furstner Foundation Scholarship 2011: Shortlisted Entry Number 3

    Clarice Cabanlit was one of the worthy applicants who was shortlisted for this year's Suzanne Furstner Foundation Scholarship. Read her entry here...

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