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How to keep your New Year's resolutions: 5 tips

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Now that the New Year’s excitement has faded comes the hard part: sticking to those resolutions you set with so much enthusiasm. It’s easy to feel you...

8 ways to make packing for a trip more eco-friendly

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5 things to do in Sydney on a budget

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Language learning

13 Japanese words with no English translation

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Whether it’s seeing majestic Mount Fuji from your window on a bullet train, eating your weight in Katsudon (a breaded and fried pork cutlet with egg o...

What's the craic? 10 Irish slang terms to make you sound like a local

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Irish slang is a maze of contradictions, dry sarcasm, and lyrical descriptions. It also varies based on regional differences. Fear not — we’ll help yo...

How to learn Mandarin quickly: 10 tips

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Mandarin Chinese has a bit of a reputation as a hard language to learn. But, if you’re keen to master the world’s second most widely spoken language, ...

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Travel

10 reasons why Munich should be your next travel destination

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Look out, Berlin — another of Germany’s busy cities is rapidly becoming the must-visit spot for travelers seeking culture. Munich blends the cosmopolitan with the classical and has buckets of cool. Whether you’re looking to study abroad or seeking some holiday inspiration, here’s why Munich should be your next travel destination.1. Stunning surroun...

10 best winter cities in the world

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The w-word gets a lot of bad press. Sure, the warm sunny days of summer are wonderful, but just because the winter days are shorter, the evenings darker, and the temperatures colder doesn’t mean the chilly months can’t be awesome – and we have 10 cities to prove it.1. New York, USASome people argue that New York gets better as it cools: The festive...

Foodie guide to Manchester: 10 unmissable spots

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Looking for a place to refuel after class, the best brunch in Manchester or where to find a typical Sunday roast? We’ve put together a foodie’s guide to Manchester to help you taste your way through the city’s best cafes, restaurants, bars and markets like a local.1. Altrincham MarketKnown by locals as the ‘Alty Market’, this indoor food hall has a...

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Culture

9 New Year’s traditions from around the world

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Feel like mixing up your New Year’s routines a little and making sure you do everything possible to be blessed with fortune, prosperity and happiness ...

How to celebrate Thanksgiving in the US: Our complete guide

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As a non-denominational, secular holiday, Thanksgiving is arguably the most celebrated holiday in the US and it may be the most important dinner of th...

10 manga to learn Japanese with

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Need some fun study aids while you learn Japanese? Look no further than manga. Manga are Japanese comic books and graphic novels that use an iconic li...

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Idioms. Native English speakers love using them in conversation, and you’ll often find them popping up in books, TV shows and movies too. To perfect y...

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...

15 English abbreviations you need to know

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Everyone loves a bit of code, and acronyms and abbreviations are great little tools that make communication faster and more fun, especially when tryin...

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