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4 essential road trips in Southern California
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You’re finally in Southern California – the waves are gorgeous, the sun is always out and you’re basically living in your shorts and sandals. If the s...

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...

Back to basics: 10 English words for restaurants
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Breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, coffee and cake, after work drinks or a just quick bite to eat – there are plenty of reasons to go eat at a restaura...

8 reasons why you’ll never regret traveling
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However much they might yearn to go overseas and “see the world”, people tend to make all sorts of excuses for not traveling. Worries about money, lon...

A gem of a city: San Francisco infographic
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San Francisco may not be a hidden gem anymore, but it’s a gem of a city nonetheless. America’s capital of all things hip (and hippy) is easygoing, fun...

5 best cities in the world to study English
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Forget about London, New York or Sydney – or at least consider your options.If you’re looking to go and study English in an English-speaking country a...

Best of 2016: Our most popular articles
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I think we can all agree that 2016 was a challenging year, but there were a few bright spots. Like the more than 150 articles that our writers produce...

How to make a multilingual relationship work: 6 tips
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We all know there’s a ‘language of love’ – but what happens when love is spoken in different languages? Or, more precisely, what happens when two peop...

10 places truly worthy of the #nofilter caption
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Ah, the mighty hashtag! For those that have been living under a rock for the past five years (or just don’t use the Internet all that much), a “#” is ...

Homesick & hungry? 10 places to feel better in Brighton
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Living abroad for the first time is one of life’s greatest experiences – but sometimes it can also feel like one of the biggest challenges. That’s why...

10 travel photography tips that will help raise your game
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“A camera is a save button for the mind’s eye.”– Roger KingstonFor me, photography goes hand in hand with travel. Strolling through a new city with my...

How to fit in in France: 8 dos & don’ts
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Ah, France – the home of crispy baguettes, delicious pastries and exquisite wine. France is all about enjoying the finer things in life, so it’s no su...