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At the beginning of almost everything – from friendships, to relationships and careers – there is small talk. Knowing how to start, maintain and smoot...

Homesickness is the sadness and melancholy we experience when we are away from our bed, our family and friends – in other words the time when everythi...

Japan‘s most popular contribution to world cuisine – sushi – is prepared with only a handful of ingredients, but the combination of flavors, textures ...

As fantastic as traveling is, it can be stressful at times – you have to pack and keep track of everything you need while navigating a new environment...

“That’s the thing about books. They let you travel without moving your feet.” – Jhumpa LahiriReading is the door, the key, and the welcome mat to a wh...

Studying abroad is an unforgettable adventure. Period. But before you can become proficient in the language of your choice, immerse in the local lifes...

Falling in love (in this case with a person, not a place) can be one of the many awesome side effects of traveling and studying abroad. But after comi...

January 28, 2017, is the first day of the New Year on the Chinese calendar, and it not only marks the beginning of the Year of the Rooster but also th...

Becoming a university student is hard work. First, you need to find the right major at the perfect school. Then you have to find a cool neighborhood t...

If you need inspiration for the perfect resolution to make this the best year yet, you’ve come to the right place: learning a new language should be y...

I think we can all agree that 2016 was a challenging year, but there were a few bright spots. Like the more than 150 articles that our writers produce...

No matter if you need gifts for the holiday season, a birthday, or just because – our blogging travel experts have put together the perfect gift guide...