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Soccer vs. American football: 10 major differences
6 min read 6 min

Football? American football? Soccer? These sports may share a name in many countries, but that’s as far as the similarities go. While most people arou...

The quiet side of Los Angeles: 5 spots to help you slow down
3 min read 3 min

One of the biggest benefits of living in Los Angeles is the possibility for constant excitement. You’re always just a few blocks away from something a...

A survival guide to American English
5 min read 5 min

You’ve learned English. Great! As the most widely spoken language in the world, you’ll be able to connect with the other 1.5 billion people globally w...

10 things no one tells you about tipping in the US
7 min read 7 min

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...

10 reasons to love Washington D.C.
4 min read 4 min

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...

Battle of the beach destinations: San Diego vs. Miami
4 min read 4 min

When it comes to fun in the sun and toes dipped in the sand, San Diego in California and Miami in Florida should top anyone’s list, especially if Amer...

4 essential road trips in Southern California
5 min read 5 min

You’re finally in Southern California – the waves are gorgeous, the sun is always out and you’re basically living in your shorts and sandals. If the s...

A gem of a city: San Francisco infographic
1 min read 1 min

San Francisco may not be a hidden gem anymore, but it’s a gem of a city nonetheless. America’s capital of all things hip (and hippy) is easygoing, fun...

Thanksgiving for beginners
2 min read 2 min

Thanksgiving – celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November – is the most wonderful time of the year. Christmas songs try to say otherwise, but it ju...

Beyond the Brooklyn Bridge: 10 hidden gems in New York
5 min read 5 min

Visitors flock to New York – and famous landmarks like the Brooklyn Bridge – in their masses. Art galleries, history museums and world-class shows on ...

Nothing says Halloween like caramel corn: Easy recipe
1 min read 1 min

Nothing says Halloween like a bowl of fresh, poppin’ caramel corn. Kendra, in the video above, will show you how to make some (tip: it’s a great, home...