Published on Wednesday, December 7, 2011 by Robert Nickel The name Cancun, Cancum or Cankun first appears on maps from the 18th century but the meaning of Cancn is unknown, and it is also uncertain whether the name is of Maya origin. If it is of Maya origin, its possible translations include "Place/Seat/Throne of the Snake" or "Enchanted Snake". It may seem difficult to believe now, but Cancun Mexico was still an undevelop...

Published on Thursday, July 21, 2011 by Alison McCubbin Predicting the weather in Sydney is an important job. The residents of the city rely on the weather to plan what they are going to do each day. An inaccurate weather prediction can completely ruin a person's day. A good meteorologist is not only capable of predicting the weather of a given day, but they can also predict the weather for the upcoming days as well. An...

Published on Friday, April 1, 2011 by Owen Jones The overwhelming majority of taxi owners are not dangerous and the vast majority of taxi journeys pass without incident. However, there have been worries at home and abroad, so it is worth taking basic safety steps. The added problem when using a taxi abroad, naturally, is the language and cultural barrier. The point of this piece is to make you aware of your safet...

Published on Tuesday, July 7, 2009 by Paul Christian by Steve Stone In this part of our guide to holidays in Greece we focus on the types of seasons, weather and temperatures experienced there... Greece has a normal Mediterranean climate in that it generally enjoys long warm summers and short mild winters. However, despite its relatively small size, its climate can be quite varied, with its northern mountainous a...