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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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Travel like a pro: Packing checklist for any kind of trip
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We’ve all been there – arriving at our destination after a long journey only to unpack and realize that something important hasn’t made the journey wi...

Why a summer abroad is the best idea ever
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Dreaming of summer? Yeah, us too. Those long, sunny days and the huge break from class… Sigh. It can’t come soon enough.We’ll be packing our passports...

Dublin is the Silicon Valley of Europe – and the hot new place to study English
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English is one of the most widely-spoken languages in the world, so when it comes to picking a city to learn it in, there’s almost too much choice. Lo...

How to be new in a new city
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The idea of moving abroad and starting life in a new city might be daunting, but it’s also a super exciting opportunity to learn, explore, and arm you...

How to help a student with homesickness: 7 tips for host families
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The key to a student having a fantastic, enriching study-abroad experience is embracing all the new experiences and the culture that their new city ha...

8 things to do in London this winter
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In all of its hectic, iconic landmark-sprinkled glory, London is an enchanting kind of place all year round, but there’s something truly special about...

10 celebrities you didn’t know were multilingual
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Celebs: they’re just like us, right? Ok so maybe they have a few (try million) more Instagram followers than us, BUT plenty of them also realize the v...

10 blogs to learn English with
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We’ve already brought you our pick of the best podcasts, TV series, and even songs to learn English with. “So, what’s next?” we hear your cry. Blogs? ...

11 best cities for your post-graduation trip
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Congratulations, all that studying and paper-writing is over! With graduation come not only more sleep and less cafeteria food, but also an open door ...

5 holiday destinations that are also great to live in
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Do you ever think to yourself ‘Oh boy, I could really get used to life here’ when you’re on holiday? Do you dream of having that ocean view every day ...

10 celebrities that have studied or taught abroad
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Celebrities, they’re just like us except with better hair and a prettier Instagram feed. They love to hop on a plane and travel the world too and in f...

Go-to meals for host families
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Sharing your culture with your international students at meal times is an easy way to welcome them into your home – and it doesn’t have to break the b...