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Isabelle

My little bio is brought to you by the letter C: I’m a copywriter, card maker, and coffee drinker who just so happens to be a big fan of all things cake, chocolate, and cats. Born and bred in Switzerland (cheese, anyone?), I’ve spent most of the 21st century in North America (eating burgers). Even though I’m scared of flying, I never pass up the opportunity to pack my bags and add some stamps to my passport. Find me on Twitter with @isabellesagt

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Coffee in Cape Town: 5 coffee shops that call the shots

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Coffee is said to have been discovered in Ethiopia – by a goat herder. Actually, by a goat that was particularly energetic and hyper after eating a ce...

Surefire way to make your CV shine: Study abroad

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After studying English in California for three months, your new and improved language skills are not the only thing you can add to your CV. Check our ...

Get lost: How to explore a new city in 9 easy steps

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“Not all those who wander are lost.”– J.R.R. TolkienEven though it’s both exciting and intimidating, you will never get a second chance at exploring a...

To Chopstick or Not? Chinese Customs Made Easy

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Everything is different in China, which is exactly why it’s such an exciting place to visit. In order to lessen the effect of the culture shock, we co...

Sushi for beginners (and a few fun facts for the pros)

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Japan‘s most popular contribution to world cuisine – sushi – is prepared with only a handful of ingredients, but the combination of flavors, textures ...

The best way to boost your brainpower? Learn a language.

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If you want to do something good for yourself, learn another language. I admit, posting this here might come across as biased, but scientists are on m...

Do as the Germans do: A look at German customs

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In the third part of our series on how to behave abroad, we’ll travel back to the old world and give you some tips and tricks on how to blend in in Ge...

Back to school: 5 reasons to get excited

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After spending a summer full of sun, fun and naps, it’s time to dust those textbooks, follow schedules and study for exams. At first glance, this does...

Nice in Nice: Know your way around French customs

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One of the top priorities when traveling abroad – right after sightseeing and eating – is to not come across as an ignorant tourist who couldn’t care ...

Top 5 best student cities in the world

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If you are a university student, spending one or two semesters abroad has a whole lot of advantages – you can polish your language skills, get interna...

Impossible is nothing: Mastering difficult languages

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Learning a new language takes motivation, determination and time. It can be confusing and intimidating. Sometimes, it’s also very boring because verbs...

5 things we bet you didn’t know about Vancouver

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Vancouver is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Known for its quality of life and active citizens who somehow manage to ski and swim on th...