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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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Regenerative travel: How to give back when you’re studying abroad
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You get so much out of a study abroad trip: learning a new language, discovering a new country, eating delicious food, making lifelong friends, and ha...

Learn Spanish with these 10 free podcasts
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Podcasts are a great, easy way to strengthen your Spanish skills. You can pop one in and learn passively when you’re in the car, walking the dog, or c...

5 things to do in Tokyo on a budget
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Embarking on a budget-friendly adventure in Tokyo doesn't mean you need to miss out. Whether you're just visiting or studying abroad in Tokyo,...

Reverse culture shock: How to settle in back home after traveling
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Spending time abroad is transformative, and the journey is punctuated with new experiences, people, and customs. With that, can sometimes come culture...

10 Aussie slang terms that will make you sound like a local
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Planning a trip down under? Australia is an incredibly beautiful, laid-back, warm and vibrant country. The locals will go out of their way to make you...

8 unique birthday traditions from around the world
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Every country, region, and family across the world has their own special customs to celebrate occasions such as Christmas, Easter, and birthdays. Mayb...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...