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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 Nice
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Often overshadowed by Monaco’s elegance and St. Tropez’s glamour, Nice is due more credit than it is given. From pristine beaches dotted with striped ...

6 crazy facts about time zones that every world traveler should know
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Time zones make logical sense, but they can also be really annoying. How many times have you boarded a flight at 2pm on a Tuesday and landed at 6pm th...

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...

How to pack for a year abroad (and why you should start getting ready now)
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When it comes to packing for an extended period of time away, there is no such thing as ‘too soon’. Packing last minute means forgetting vital items, ...

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 ...

10 best vegan cities in the world
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The world’s coolest cities have become bastions of cruelty-free fare, serving up an incredible array of vegan cuisines, from vegan Chinese and vegan s...

What to do in Dubai: 10+1 things you shouldn’t miss
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Dubai is the fourth most visited city in the world, and for good reason. From its humble origins as a small trading village to its transformation into...

50 most inspiring travel quotes of all time
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It’s time to take your wanderlust to new levels with our list of  the most inspiring travel quotes of all time. From iconic poets and authors to philo...

Top Instagram captions for Paris
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Paris is a city for promenading along boulevards, sipping coffee, people-watching, eating endless macaroons and generally pretending that you are in a...

It’s time to put that phone down and experience the world
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It’s easy to see why we’ve all become so obsessed with our phones. They’re incredible devices that give us instant access to the world and to all our ...

10 reasons why travel is the best education (and why life without it would be dull)
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Leaving your own four corners and setting out into the world is the best decision you’ll ever make. Here’s why.Here are the 10 most important reasons ...