Table of Contents The world has 195 recognized sovereign nations. Most of them you’ve heard of. But tucked into that count are a handful of countries so small that they…
Indigenous Languages of Jordan: Ancient and Living
Table of Contents The Language Most Visitors Never Think About Jordan’s official language is Modern Standard Arabic, and nearly everyone you’ll meet speaks a version of Jordanian Arabic. That part’s…
Dialects in the United States: A Region-by-Region Guide
The United States doesn’t have one English. It has dozens. And the differences between them go far beyond saying “y’all” or “you guys” — they reach into grammar, rhythm, vowel…
Countries With Blue and Green Flags (All 24 Listed)
Table of Contents TLDR {#tldr} There are 24 sovereign nations whose national flags include both blue and green. They span every inhabited continent, with Africa having the largest concentration. The…
Basic Russian Phrases for Travel (With Real Pronunciation)
Russian is one of those languages where even trying earns you enormous goodwill. Locals notice when you attempt even a few words, and the effort tends to smooth over everything…
Towns on the Massachusetts-Vermont Border
Table of Contents The Massachusetts-Vermont border runs roughly 40 miles through some of the most underrated countryside in New England. No dramatic mountains slice it in two, no major river…
Airports in Serbia: Which One Should You Use?
Table of Contents TLDR: The Short Answer {#tldr} Serbia has three airports with regular commercial service: Belgrade (BEG), Niš (INI), and Morava (LYMO). Belgrade handles the vast majority of international…
Historical Places in Czech Republic Worth Your Time
Table of Contents Most lists of historical places in Czech Republic hand you a catalogue of everything from Prague Castle to some obscure monastery and leave you to figure out…
Rivers in Norway: The Major Waterways Worth Knowing
Table of Contents Norway is a country carved by water. Glaciers shaped the terrain over millennia, and when they retreated, they left behind a network of rivers that drain some…
States That Border Arizona (And What You’ll Find There)
TLDR Arizona borders four U.S. states: Utah (north), Nevada (northwest), California (west), and New Mexico (east). Colorado technically meets Arizona at a single point — the Four Corners monument —…
