The European Union and all the EU Countries Technically speaking, Europe comprises 47 total countries, including part of western Russia and part of northwestern Turkey, and several dependencies throughout Europe. It is the sixth-largest continent on the planet. It boasts nearly 1/8th of the world population (or approximately 704,000,000 million people) and covers about 1/15th […]

Understanding the Key Differences Among EU, EC, EMU, NATO, and the UN EU (European Union) – The EU is an organization composed of 15 (soon to be 25) Western European Countries working together to promote political, economic, and social cooperation of its member nations. The current EU members include Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, […]

Understanding Time Zones and GMT Time is a critical aspect of our daily lives, and as the world is divided into different regions, each with its unique time zone, it becomes crucial to comprehend the concepts of GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) and how to adjust our watches accordingly. Time zones exist to synchronize activities worldwide, […]

Archaeological sites: Acropolis of Athens, Stonehenge, etc... Embark on a whimsical journey through the archaeological wonders of Europe, where time-traveling seems almost plausible. First stop: Italy's dynamic duo, Pompeii and Herculaneum, frozen in volcanic ash like a snapshot from a celestial photobooth. These Roman towns, victims of Mount Vesuvius' grand tantrum in 79 AD, make […]

James Bond Film Locations Whether getting orders from M, flirting with Money Penny, getting the latest gadget from Q (Desmond Llewelyn), or ordering a bottle of Bollinger champagne to seduce the femme fatale, the debate will always rage over who the best really was. Of the six total 007’s (Sean Connery-Scotland, George Lazenby-Australian, Roger Moore- […]

F1 Gran Prix: Formula one World Championship Formula One racing is the faster, international cousin of the American NASCAR company. F1 races take place worldwide, in major cities like Barcelona, Istanbul, and Sochi, giving racing fans and tourists an abundance of events to attend. For complete information on the 2024 season, please see the official Formula […]