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We’re back with another comparison of English words from around the globe. In case you missed our last edition of the megabattle, here’s how it works:...

It’s finally here! The most epic megabattle in the English language since the pilgrims settled in the USA has arrived – and it’s a debate of global pr...

Welcome to the first episode of Tom’s Top 10 – a series of handy little guides to make the world a better place. (One ten-point list at a time.)If you...

‘tis the season to look through Instagram feeds and Facebook timelines: 2015 has seen everything from the birth of the Apple Watch to Justin Bieber’s ...

I’m always up for a challenge, so the assignment for a blog post about Bristol boasting the letter B was a bit bizarre but boldly beautiful. (Just war...

Students in Munich might be celebrating all things Bavarian at Oktoberfest 2015, but there’s no reason why you can’t have your own German gathering wh...

It’s no wonder London is known as the most haunted capital city in the world – it’s inspired some of the most famous horror books and movies… and not ...

We’ve all been there: you’re sitting on a plane, about to enjoy a journey through the clouds, and even if you’re lucky enough to have an in-flight ent...

As the place where I lived and studied Spanish, Barcelona has a special place in my heart – and I spent a good few hours finding the best places to se...

Call me biased (since it’s my home town) but I’d say Bristol boasts some of the finest eating establishments in the southwest of England. Thanks to it...

In the world of academia there are two universities whose rivalry has been raging for generations: Oxford vs Cambridge. Both are famous for their worl...

Have you always wanted to climb the Empire State Building? Well get your fix while you still can – this iconic skyscraper has been crushed, smashed, k...