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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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20 English idioms that everyone should know
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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...

Backpacking vs. a language course abroad: which is a better gap year?
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Travel may be one of the greatest things you can do with your time on this Earth. It opens your eyes to new cultures, exposes you to fantastic new cit...

10 hidden gems in New York
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Visitors flock to New York – and famous landmarks like the Brooklyn Bridge – in their masses. Art galleries, history museums and world-class shows on ...

6 unusual travel ideas for 2023
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With a brand new year comes a brand new opportunity to tick some new exciting destinations off that travel bucket list. If you’re not sure where to go...

A key skill that may be preventing you from reaching your full potential in your career – and how to develop it fast
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Taking the time to invest in yourself is one of the best things you can do in life. To keep fit and healthy, you invest in your fitness and exercise r...

10 reasons to love San Francisco
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Sometimes overlooked for its Californian neighbors, Los Angeles and San Diego, America’s innovation hub definitely deserves some attention. San Franci...

10 hidden gems in Los Angeles
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Los Angeles is full of icons; from the Hollywood Sign and the Griffith Observatory high up on the hills, to the Hollywood Walk of Fame in town and Ven...

The ultimate summer guide to Perth
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If you’re a fan of those long, hot summer days (and let’s face it, who isn’t?), there’s really only one place to go as the end of the year approaches;...

10 hidden gems on Vancouver Island
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From stunning secret beaches and hidden city gardens to waterfalls with deep potholes primed for jumping into and a regional farmers’ market which has...

10 of the best Christmas movies on Netflix to learn English with
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‘Tis the season to Netflix and… learn? Yes, learn! If you needed any more reasons to binge Netflix’s festive offerings, then here’s a Christmas gift f...

How to make yourself more competitive in the job market: 5 tips
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Having a good education isn’t enough to land you your dream job in today’s competitive job market – you need the right mix of education, experience an...

10 hidden gems in Singapore
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Once you’ve explored the impressive Gardens by the Bay, shopped ‘till you dropped on Orchard Road and visited the iconic Raffles Hotel, head out in se...