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10 reasons to love Dublin
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Just saying this city’s name conjures up rich images of history, rolling green hills, spellbinding c...

Weird things Londoners do (as seen through the eyes of an intrepid Italian)
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I’m sure that there are plenty of things that Brits or Londoners would find strange about how we liv...

The 10 most popular GO articles you should have read this year
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It’s been another big year here on the EF GO blog. With so many terrific contributing authors from a...

15 signs you studied abroad with EF
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Studying abroad is an experience unlike any other. It will open doors you never imagined and bring y...

10 reasons to love Bristol
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Named as the best place to live in the UK in 2017, Bristol is a port city straddling the River Avon ...

More questions every first-time study abroad student has
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Hooray, you arrived at your destination! We hope that everything went smoothly and your new home awa...

Questions every first-time study abroad student has
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Getting ready to study abroad for the first time is exciting, but you might have a question or three...

How to cheek-kiss – a quick guide
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The cheek-kiss dilemma is one you’re likely to encounter at some point in your life, especially if y...

A quick guide to Chinese New Year
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If you’re eager to join in on one of the best parties humanity has to offer (a third of the world is...

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 histo...

Food facts: A quick culinary tour around the world
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From grandmothers that rule the kitchen in Italy to Vietnam’s crazy-cool mix of culinary influences,...

Like a local: Don’t make these mistakes on your next trip
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You know that feeling you get when you have just insulted someone without understanding what happene...