GO Blog | EF Blog Canada
The latest on travel, languages and culture by EF Education First
MenuFree Brochure

All popular articles

30 posts
10 most fun languages to learn
4 min read 4 min

There’s absolutely no reason for why learning a language should be boring. Sure, if fluency is your goal all languages require dedication and commitme...

15 things to eat in Australia
5 min read 5 min

Australia reminds me a lot of California: sun-soaked beaches, easy-going people, and food that is as delicious as it is diverse. Even though the conti...

5 reasons to learn Italian
4 min read 4 min

It’s tough to argue with the fact that Italian is a beautiful and useful language. I’m not only saying that because I’m Italian, but because it’s the ...

50 things you need to do on your next trip
4 min read 4 min

You’ve planned, booked and packed, and now your next trip abroad awaits. But with so much to see and do, how can you really maximize your time oversea...

8 best cities in the world for food lovers
5 min read 5 min

When traveling, living, or studying overseas, becoming immersed in a new culture is an essential part of your experience. As you explore a new land, i...

Spain’s sunny center: Madrid infographic
1 min read 1 min

From fabulous food to great football and gorgeous monuments soaked in year-round sunshine, Madrid is an urban paradise nestled in the very heart of Sp...

10 benefits of studying abroad for a longer time
4 min read 4 min

Learning a new language abroad is one of the most rewarding things you can do: it’s great for your brain (yes, being bilingual really is better), grea...

10 best student spots in London: From food to music
5 min read 5 min

From the best cheap-eats to the coolest art or music venues, we’ve scoured London in search of the places that every student should add to their bucke...

10 best hidden gems in Brighton: From coffee to comedy
4 min read 4 min

Brighton is quirky, cool and chock-full of hidden gems that give this seaside city its undeniable charm. Although I’m a little hesitant to share my to...

10 reasons to take a gap year now
6 min read 6 min

gap year _(_gæp jɪr)nounan amazing way to win at lifea period – often before, during or after university – in which a person takes time off to travel ...

10 summer destinations for foodies
6 min read 6 min

Summer is almost here, and that means it’s time to start planning your summer getaway! If your life motto is ‘will travel for food’ you need to check ...

10 tips for making friends while traveling
5 min read 5 min

Beside all the adventures and memories, meeting new people and making friends from around the world is what makes traveling so much fun. Travelers, ba...