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Erin

An Australian-born writer and translator with a passion for education and travel. After finishing university, I moved to Spain, trading in sharks and snakes for sangria and Serrano ham. The call of Spanish then took me across the seas, to Chile, where I'm now based.

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How to make the most of your study abroad trip: 10 tips
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Few experiences offer as many learning opportunities as spending time abroad. However, close your eyes, and you’ll find those weeks and months disappe...

10 things only those who lived in Australia understand
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Down Under. The Lucky Country. Oz. No matter what you call it, everyone knows Australia for Sydney, surf, and sand. But what about those who’ve called...

3 benefits to being a digital nomad
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The Internet and all its communication perks have given rise to a whole new generation of telecommuters and “digital nomads” (online entrepreneurs or ...

How to raise bilingual children: 5 methods
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The numerous cognitive, academic and social benefits of learning foreign languages have encouraged parents across the world to look for tips on how to...

How to plan a dream trip on a budget: 7 tips
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There’s a common misconception among would-be jetsetters that traveling the world is impossible unless you have a limitless credit card (and someone t...

A beginner’s guide to traveling on your own
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For every person who loves traveling alone, there are 20 others who would rather walk across hot coals. To them, the idea of solo travel is filled wit...

8 best cities in the world for food lovers
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When traveling, living, or studying overseas, becoming immersed in a new culture is an essential part of your experience. As you explore a new land, i...

10 most fun languages to learn
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There’s absolutely no reason for why learning a language should be boring. Sure, if fluency is your goal all languages require dedication and commitme...

10 things to do before your student days are over
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University life in a nutshell: lectures, study notes, assignments, exams, presentations, and then more exams – all fuelled by endless cups of coffee. ...

Back to basics: 10 English words for flying
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What’s more exciting than stepping into the airport, luggage in hand, ready to catch a flight? For many travelers, foreign exchange students, and lang...

10 music festivals that should be on your bucket list
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Every bucket list needs at least one big music festival, and we’re here to help you update your musical travel itinerary (in no particular order).1. S...

3 classic US road trips to plan right now
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Road trips are all the rage now, and few countries beat the range and scale offered up by the US. With landscapes to suit all tastes and thousands of ...