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Kat

Kat is an Australian freelance writer currently living in Germany. She's passionate about sustainable travel, dogs, languages, eating pretzels and drinking strong coffee. She writes for Lonely Planet, BBC, Insider & more. Follow her on Twitter at @katbarberwriter.

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10 unique spots to add to your summer bucket list
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Summer is just around the corner, so it’s time to pack away those puffer jackets and start making plans for some epic summer adventures while you trav...

Dream of speaking multiple languages? 3 polyglots share their secret tips
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Speaking multiple languages is a dream for many people. Becoming a polyglot — someone who speaks several languages fluently — is a particularly impres...

8 things only international students will understand
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A study abroad trip is a life-changing experience. Not only will you gain confidence, learn new skills, see amazing places, and meet new people, but y...

How language learning can support your mental health
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Positive mental health is essential to well-being and leading a happy, fulfilling life. It enables you to focus at work and study, maintain healthy re...

Raising a polyglot: How to support your child’s language learning
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Raising a polyglot — a child who is fluent in multiple languages — requires intentional and consistent support from parents. If you and your partner h...

Is “flow” the secret to happiness?
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Can you think of a time when you’ve been so engrossed doing something that everything else melted away? You didn’t check your phone, you forgot about ...

Cultural immersion: What it is and why it's so transformative
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Study abroad trips offer you a chance to fully immerse yourself in a new culture, often for the first time. Being exposed to a rich, deep culture that...

The benefits of being multilingual today
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There are reportedly only three percent of people around the world who can speak four languages or more. Polyglots — those who can fluently speak mult...

Sydney, Brisbane, or Perth: Which is the Aussie city for you?
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One thing people often underestimate about Australia is the sheer size of the country. The entirety of Europe could fit inside Australia twice, and it...

How to get your language learning back on track after a break
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Learning a language can be hard work, and it requires a fair amount of dedication. Taking a break is completely understandable, and in fact, it can ev...

5 things to do in Berlin on a budget
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Berlin is bursting with creativity, history, and edginess, making it a captivating city to discover. It’s constantly changing and evolving as waves of...

6 benefits of studying abroad for adults over 50
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Dream of heading overseas and ordering a meal in another language? Perhaps immersing yourself in foreign films or literature? Or maybe just expanding ...