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.
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...
How to say ‘Happy Christmas’ in 20 languages
Make sure you can greet all your friends and family this year!
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!
Top 10 Christmas gifts for language and travel enthusiasts
If you're buying Christmas gifts for anyone interested in travel and/or foreign languages, here are some ideas to help in your quest for the perfect present!
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!
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.
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...
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.
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.