Bahamas travel warning issued in wake of 18 murders so far this year

Bahamas travel warning issued in wake of 18 murders so far this year

Think twice about a tropical getaway to the Caribbean this winter. The U.S. embassy in the Bahamas has released a security warning and travel advisory that the island nation is currently unsafe for tourists amidst 18 murders — “primarily” motivated by gang violence — in January alone. Safety concerns have reached a point of severity … Read more

US Embassy dragged for embarrassing attempt at Australian lingo

US Embassy dragged for embarrassing attempt at Australian lingo

Ah, Australia. The land of unique slang that is both colorful and often confusing to anyone who isn’t from the country. From slang such as ‘yeah nah’ (no), ‘nah yeah’ (yes) to ‘smoko’ (cigarette break) and ‘bikkie’ (biscuit), there’s little wonder why foreigners are often left scratching their heads. The US Embassy in Australia attempted … Read more