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10 reasons to love Barcelona
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Hands up whose heart beats for Barcelona (or will, once they get there). On this magic Earth of ours there are cities that have “that little something...

10 reasons to love London
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There are a million and one reasons to love London, but here are my top 10 reasons for why you should jump on the next flight to this cooler-than-cool...

10 hidden gems in San Diego
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Ah, San Diego, the undisputed home of surf, sun and superb fish tacos. One of the most popular places for visitors to California, our guide to some of...

13 reasons why winter is wonderful
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Winter and I have a love-hate relationship –  we would probably be listed as “It’s complicated” on Facebook. To me, winter is like that relative that ...

7 things to know about the British royal family
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Anyone who has lived in the UK will know that the royal family have a special place in British history, not to mention modern culture. You might have ...

10 reasons to love Perth
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Famously the most isolated capital city in the world (it’s the capital of the state of Western Australia), Perth has a lot more to talk about than its...

10 reasons to love San Diego
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San Diego needs to be on your bucket list. With spectacular weather, outdoorsy culture, amazing shopping, and food so beautiful you’ll spend as much t...

10 things only those who lived in Germany understand
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Germany has way more to offer than amazing cars, cozy Biergartens, and picturesque castles: The country in the heart of Europe also boasts a high qual...

13 totally relatable French expressions
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There are a million reasons to learn French: is beautiful, sexy and suave. But it’s also thoughtful and intelligent. The French have a certain je ne s...

6 British English phrases that make no sense
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Strop. Codswallop. Knackered. Just like the picture of a chair in the street above (no, we don’t get it either), we Brits do say some strange things s...

10 hidden gems in Bristol
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From historic open-air swimming pools to music festivals and movie screenings in caves underneath the city, there’s so much more to Bristol than the S...

Learn one of these 5 languages to stand out
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For most people looking to study another language, English remains the first choice – and for good reason. As the language of diplomacy, business and ...