13 Mar
World
Discover thousands of fun and interesting facts about the world we live in – geography, famous landmarks and the oceans and seas.
5 Mar
20 Astounding Facts About the Åland Islands
If you’ve ever wandered around the Scandinavian coast before, there’s a chance you’ve spotted a few islands and archipelagos around. But, have you ever explored them before? One of the most interesting collections of islands makes up the Åland Islands archipelago – which you’ll find between Finland and Sweden if you’re touring the area. If …
28 Feb
21 Flippin’ Great Facts About Shrove Tuesday
It’s Shrove Tuesday again! Which, for most of us up and down the UK, probably means it’s time to flip a few pancakes! Yes – over the years, the religious holiday of Shrove Tuesday has evolved into the pinnacle of British feasting – Pancake Day! However, there’s tons of history behind one of the most …
6 Dec
24 Precious Facts About The Peak District
If you ever get the chance to explore some of England’s incredible countryside, a trip to the Peak District should absolutely be on your list of things to do first. This incredible national park is home to some seriously hilly climbs and green pastures – and there’s a reason why millions of us flock to …
7 Nov
28 Top Facts About Toronto
Canada is referred to as the Great White North for a reason – it’s absolutely massive, and many of its cities are pretty chilly across the year! One of the region’s most notable cities, Toronto, is found in the southeast of the country, and is the capital of Ontario. While it might not be the …
31 Oct
24 Interesting Facts About Snowdonia
If you’ve ever fancied taking a holiday in Wales before, there’s a good chance you might have considered visiting Snowdonia National Park, home to some of the most beautiful and invigorating walks across the whole of the country! Also known as Eryri, this majestic corner of the UK is home to the staggering Mount Snowdon …
21 Oct
17 Fun Facts About Paris
Paris is of course France’s capital city. It is said to be the city of love, is brimming with famous historic sights and is home to the very best of French haute-cuisine. If you’re considering a trip here, you’ll enjoy these 17 fun facts about Paris that you might not have known! 1. London to …
9 Oct
26 Interesting Facts About The Pyramids
Pyramids are truly amazing. They date back for thousands of years, and they’ve served all kinds of intriguing purposes – though largely for honoring the dead, as you’ll soon discover! Most famously, the pyramids of Giza were once used to help mark the passing of Egypt and Nubia’s rulers and pharaoahs during ancient times. And …
2 Oct
31 Great Facts About Guyana
Small but mighty, Guyana is a diverse nation you’ll find tucked away at the very top of South America. Although tiny compared to some of its enormous neighbors, Guyana is a nation that’s absolutely bursting with fascinating facts and curious cultural talking points. Whether you’re planning to tour South America, want to know more about …
7 Sep
42 Funny Facts About The UK
The United Kingdom, sometimes referred to as Great Britain (or is it? – more on that below), generally includes the separate nations of England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Well – it doesn’t include Northern Ireland if you’re calling it Britain, but let’s not get ahead of ourselves! It is one of the most influential …
3 Sep
31 Fun Facts About The Houses of Parliament
When it comes to lawmaking and some of the most important societal matters affecting the UK, you can always look toward the Houses of Parliament. The Houses of Parliament are where the main representatives of the British government sit. It is here that laws are discussed, changed, and made, and MPs debate matters that affect …
28 Aug
33 Lovely Facts About Lancashire
Lancashire is easily one of the UK’s most varied and interesting counties. You’ve got coast, city, and countryside attractions here – and it’s often rivaled by Yorkshire. Did you know that both regions refer to themselves as “God’s Own Country”? Whether you’ve been to Lancashire before or have only ever eaten a little bit of …
18 Aug
26 Wonderful Facts About Windsor Castle
Windsor Castle is, of course, one of the most iconic royal landmarks in the UK. In fact, it remains an official residence of the British Royal Family. I’ve been a couple of times myself – if you’re really into your British heritage, it’s everything you want from a day trip. Plus, Legoland being close by …
11 Aug
26 Regal Facts About The Royal Family
The British Royal Family seems to court fascination from people all over the world! After all, it’s one of the longest-serving royal dynasties – and through decades and centuries past, this family has endured some pretty big challenges – and societal changes. Ancient royal history tends to be pretty grim and gory in places – …
5 Aug