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Gap year guide to Europe
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A gap year can come in a variety of destinations and itineraries: Learning a language, getting international experience, or exploring the world one co...

From colazione to dolce: How to eat like Italians eat
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The following article was inspired by Rebecca who studied Italian at EF Rome. With her permission, we adapted one of her blog posts about eating in It...

5 spectacular natural wonders you can easily access from major cities
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Spending time outside and appreciating nature is good for the soul. Research has shown that connecting with nature can seriously boost your mental hea...

How to save for a gap year: 10 things to start with today
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If there is one piece of advice that I could offer to anyone, it would be to travel. Travel as much as you can. As far as you can. As long as you can....

10 things no one tells you about tipping in the US
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Visitors to the US are often baffled by our tipping culture. It’s true – it’s a wild monkey you have to learn to tango with.You tip a lot of people in...

How to pack like a boss – 6 invaluable tips from experienced travelers
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Ever found yourself desperately stuffing your bag with a random set of clothes a few hours before dashing off to the airport? How about spending weeks...

5 types of people you’ll meet on a plane – and how to get along with them all
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They say it’s about the journey, not the destination, but anyone who’s ever been on a long-haul plane may have a few qualms with this age-old adage. F...

10 des meilleures villes du monde où passer l’été
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La vie est bien plus agréable au soleil. Afin de vous préparer au mieux à vivre un nouvel été mémorable, nous avons établi une liste des meilleures vi...

How to keep your language skills longer than your tan
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You just came back from a study abroad trip in California. Your English is super awesome, everyone is jealous of your tan and there’s probably still s...

10 things that change forever when you live abroad
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“Life might be difficult for a while, but I would tough it out because living in a foreign country is one of those things that everyone should try at ...

10 reasons to love Washington D.C.
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When someone mentions Washington D.C., its political status is often the first thing that comes to mind. Whilst the city’s rich political history is w...

Top travel destinations 2019: 10 places to visit this year
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Making travel plans for the year ahead is one of the best ways to stay motivated and inspired. We’ve drafted a list of the top travel destinations in ...