All articles from Erin

After living abroad for some time – immersed in another culture, history, and language – you feel great. You’ve got native speaker friends and go abou...

Canada has long trailed other sought-after destinations for English language learners (we’re looking at you, US and Australia!). However, it’s a count...

English can be a real pest, and even native speakers find themselves stumbling over some stubbornly tricky words. Sometimes they’re difficult to under...

If you’re struggling to learn a new language, breathe, you’re not alone. Adults famously find language learning more difficult than children, whose su...

Hemmed in by sea and mountains and full of unforgettable neighborhoods and surprising corners, Barcelona is a beacon for study abroad students and exp...

Beautiful Auckland has appeared in many liveable city lists and recently came in third in the Mercer Quality of Living Survey. There’s clearly plenty ...

So you’re thinking of taking a gap year to explore Australia and New Zealand? Good on you – as the Aussies say – you’re in for a great time! Of course...

A nature-first city packed with beaches, harbors, islands, and 48 dormant volcanoes? It could only be Auckland.  Long forgotten to New Zealand’s ski t...

Thanks to memes, food, and too much reggaeton on the airwaves, you probably already know a handful of Spanish words. Ever thought of taking a siesta b...

Meditative, though crazy busy. Traditional, though avant-garde. Chilled-out, though outlandish. Ancient, though modern. Are you thinking of making you...

Living in Honolulu means sandals, sand, surfing, and sunsets, right? Well, sure, those things are there. But when in Honolulu, life and its daily ins ...

One of Asia’s major financial and trade centers, the city-state of Singapore is a memorable mix of culture, food, modern convenience, and deep-seated ...