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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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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 places that every student should add to their bucke...

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? While still relatively rare, more and more people...

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. With that many to choose from, you can be sure that ...

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 and risk of health problems, help us become more ...

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 language requires effort, of course, but there’s no bet...

10 best vegan cities in the world
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One of the best parts of traveling is trying new food. It's the perfect way to explore a new culture — whether it’s sweet or savory, a full meal, ...

How to learn French quickly: 10 tips
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Parles-tu Français? Non? Soon, we’ll have you saying, ‘Oui! Oui! Oui!’ If you’ve decided to join almost 300 million French speakers and learn the worl...

12 ways to make your study abroad trip more sustainable
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As humans living on this planet, it’s up to all of us to help keep our home in good shape. Dealing with climate change on a global scale is a job for ...

6 of the world's best cities for art lovers
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Art and creative expression are part of the fabric of our cultures. Even as far back as our oldest ancestors, we painted, sculpted, and created — acro...

10 K-dramas to learn Korean with
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If you’re studying Korean, some of the best tools for learning the language are just a few clicks away. Korean TV shows have become super popular arou...

8 weird and wonderful spots to explore this year
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Looking for an adventure that’s a little bit different this year? We’ve got you. From ancient underground burial chambers to ocean waves that glow in ...

University drop-out? Use this opportunity to figure out your future
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For whatever reason, you’ve found yourself leaving university sooner than you’d expected. It might seem like a scary time, but dropping out certainly ...