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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 things you should know before moving to Miami
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Whether you’re staying for a few months or a year, our insider’s guide to Miami will make sure you’re ready for life in Southern Florida’s most popula...

10 hidden gems in Sydney
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Living in Sydney isn’t just about visiting the Sydney Opera House or arguing over whether Bondi or Manly beach is better. Head to some of Sydney’s mor...

10 hidden gems in Toronto
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One of Canada’s biggest cities, Toronto is known for its creative community, entrepreneurial environment and natural beauty. Head off the tourist trai...

10 hidden gems in Brisbane
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You could use the TripAdvisor ‘must-do’ list as your go-to guide when planning your time in Brisbane, but you’ll have a much more fun and authentic ex...

10 hidden gems in Perth
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There’s far more to life in Western Australia’s capital city than sandy beaches, bustling river fronts and famous botanical gardens. Make the most of ...

10 hidden gems in Santa Barbara
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Sandwiched between the west-coast icons, San Francisco and Los Angeles, Santa Barbara is California’s slightly lesser-visited but no less beautiful li...

10 hidden gems in San Diego
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Ah, San Diego, the undisputed home of surf, sun and superb fish tacos. One of the most popular places for visitors to California, our guide to some of...

10 fascinating facts about the world’s coolest cities that make for great conversation starters
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Think you know everything you need to about some of the world’s coolest cities? Think again! These exciting and bustling metropolis’ have centuries – ...

10 reasons why studying a language abroad is better than at home
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It’s one thing to learn the theory of a language and study vocab from a textbook at home, but it’s an entirely different thing to study abroad and spe...

Here’s how to help your child learn a new language faster – 5 tips
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It’s no secret: Learning a language can really help your child get ahead in life. It strengthens CVs and bolsters college applications, improves their...

10 reasons why travel is the best education (and why life without it would be dull)
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Leaving your own four corners and setting out into the world is the best decision you’ll ever make. Here’s why.Here are the 10 most important reasons ...

The surprising reason everyone should live abroad at least once
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The opportunities for travel are great, the new experiences you have are fun, the people you meet are inspiring, and you may even end up furthering yo...