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Matt

Hailing from the land of hipsters, I hopped the puddle from Portland, Oregon, USA to my home in Zurich, Switzerland. Surfing, skiing, hiking and biking are my hobbies, but I find my “happy place” in the kitchen.

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How to celebrate Thanksgiving in the US: Our complete guide

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As a non-denominational, secular holiday, Thanksgiving is arguably the most celebrated holiday in the US and it may be the most important dinner of th...

Pro cyclist Rigoberto Urán on learning languages and living abroad

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“Tranquilo papito, no se preocupe.”Translated as “take it easy” or “stay calm,” this simple phrase embodies EF Education-EasyPost's team member, ...

EF Talks: Pro cyclist Pierre Rolland on how learning English impacted his career

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What can learning English do for your career? For EF-Education First-Drapac p/b Cannondale team member, Pierre Rolland, learning English allowed the F...

EF Talks: Pro cyclist Simon Clarke on moving abroad and learning Italian

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EF-Education First-Drapac p/b Cannondale team member, Simon Clarke competed in his first bike race at age 10. Pedaling his mountain bike with 24-inch ...

Top cycling terms you need to watch the Tour de France

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I love to ride bikes. I commute, mountain bike, join weekly group rides and even track my rides with an app to push myself to be faster. Most of my fr...

Why and how to shop Singles Day, Black Friday, and Cyber Monday

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Do you know your shopping holidays? Singles Day, Black Friday, Cyber Monday – the biggest shopping days of the season are upon us.Here’s why and how t...

EF Talks: James Mandl – How important is fluency to getting the job?

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The suggestion that speaking multiple languages fluently is good for your career has been around for a while, but, in practice, what impact does it re...

EF Talks: Gustav Björling

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The first time I met Gustav, I noticed one thing immediately: this guy was polished. Tweed blazer, double buckle loafers, slim fit slacks, and pink so...

Why English speakers should learn a second language

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For those of us hailing from an English-speaking country, we are blessed to have learned English from birth. We don’t have to join the over 1 billion ...

10 reasons to love Canada (and head over this year)

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Everybody loves Canada. Maybe it’s the stunning nature or the friendly cities, including Toronto and Vancouver, or maybe it’s the humility, humor and ...

The 7 most unexpectedly awesome places to surf

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When most people think about surfing they think of spots like Hawaii, Costa Rica, Bali and Southern California, but with surfing’s booming popularity ...