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Sleepless in Seattle – 24 hours in the Emerald City
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Most people know the capital of Washington State from Starbucks, the TV show Grey’s Anatomy, or the rom-com Sleepless in Seattle. However, the city in...

Australia’s hidden gem: Brisbane infographic
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We love every place that boasts almost 300 days of sunshine a year – especially when it’s also one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Brisbane...

Tour the Sunshine State: 8 must-see places in Florida
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When you hear Florida, you probably think of palm trees, miles of white sand beaches, and, Miami, the hotspot that attracts party lovers as much as su...

Gateway to paradise: Honolulu Infographic
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Honolulu is the city of mosts – it’s the most remote city of its size in the world, both the westernmost and the southernmost major city in the United...

Barcelona: 8 insider tips to live la vida local
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Barcelona is one of Europe’s most strikingly, fabulously, poignantly, and intensely beautiful cities. Sandwiched between the mountains and the sea, it...

Know thy selfie: How to take the perfect travel selfie
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The Oxford Dictionary defines a selfie as “a photograph that one has taken of oneself, typically one taken with a smartphone or webcam and shared via ...

Santa Barbara: the ultimate visitors’ guide
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Take a generous serving of spectacular scenery with both mountains and beaches, and combine it with year-round sunshine and extremely pleasant tempera...

How to go to the mall – the American way
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When you think of America, you probably envision cheeseburgers, Coca-Cola, New York City, and Hollywood. All correct and awesome but let’s not forget ...

How to make the most of your study abroad trip: 10 tips
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Few experiences offer as many learning opportunities as spending time abroad. However, close your eyes, and you’ll find those weeks and months disappe...

An Oasis of cool: Manchester Infographic
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In school, we learned that Manchester was the world’s first industrialized city because of a textile boom and a conveniently located port. After leavi...

10 things only those who lived in Australia understand
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Down Under. The Lucky Country. Oz. No matter what you call it, everyone knows Australia for Sydney, surf, and sand. But what about those who’ve called...

Cambridge: The ultimate visitors’ guide
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For years on end, a repetitive procession of bookworms and generations of politicians and studious individuals has walked the city streets of Cambridg...