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Emma

Born with a severe case of wanderlust, you can find me trying to fill my English passport with new stamps, accompanied by a backpack, my camera and a snorkel. In between dreaming of adventures that combine snowboarding and diving, I'm a travel writer in Bristol and like to tread the thin line between impressive and worrying coffee consumption.

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The ultimate summer guide to Brighton
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When the sun is shining, there’s only one place that Brits want to be: by the sea! Since the 1800s, ...

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 connecti...

How to learn Japanese quickly: 10 tips
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Being fluent in a second language is a super impressive skill. It arms you with the tools to become ...

The ultimate summer guide to New York
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They call it ‘The City That Never Sleeps’ and, with an endless list of things to do, restaurants to ...

Why an app isn’t enough to master a language
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In an age when we’re permanently glued to our phones, there is an app for pretty much everything – e...

8 ways to make packing for a trip more eco-friendly
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These days there are a myriad of ways we can reduce our impact on the environment — from choosing ho...

The ultimate summer guide to Sydney
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Aussies sure know how to make the most of their world-class summer weather, and Sydney is a hotbed f...

10 best student spots in London: From food to music
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From the best cheap-eats to the coolest art or music venues, we’ve scoured London in search of the p...

Language and the brain: How learning a language at any age can support longevity
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Did you know that in England, you can receive a signed card from the King when you turn one hundred?...

10 (more) weird words in English
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There are over 171,000 words in the English language, according to the Oxford English Dictionary. Wi...

Here’s how you can boost your happiness
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Happiness doesn’t just feel good, it also does good for us. Being happy can lower our blood pressure...

How to learn German quickly: 10 tips
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Learning a new language is hard, but who says that it can’t be enjoyable, too? Mastering a new langu...