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8 tips on how to beat jet lag
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Jet lag is a temporary sleep disorder that affects travelers who cross more than three time zones. I...

11 things we bet you didn’t know about the London Eye
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The London Eye is one of the city’s most beloved (new) landmarks. It offers jaw-dropping views of th...

Pose, snap, “smoast”: An Instagram guide to #London
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Smoasting is to boast about your life on social media, and no other platform does this quite as beau...

3 reasons to escape winter (and 5 great places to go)
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It’s cold, windy and wet outside; black winter coats and stuffy red noses as far as the eye can see....

6 scary places in London you should visit on Halloween
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It’s no wonder London is known as the most haunted capital city in the world – it’s inspired some of...

Get lost: How to explore a new city in 9 easy steps
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“Not all those who wander are lost.”– J.R.R. TolkienEven though it’s both exciting and intimidating,...

7 ways to start a conversation on a plane
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We’ve all been there: you’re sitting on a plane, about to enjoy a journey through the clouds, and ev...

Pose, snap, share: An Instagram guide to #NewYork
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Recording and sharing memories is almost as important as making them these days, and Instagram is th...

Top 5 best student cities in the world
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If you are a university student, spending one or two semesters abroad has a whole lot of advantages ...

Barcelona from above: the best way to see the city
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As the place where I lived and studied Spanish, Barcelona has a special place in my heart – and I sp...

Sweet, sweet Bristol: A sugary tour of my favorite city
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Call me biased (since it’s my home town) but I’d say Bristol boasts some of the finest eating establ...

Food from Afar: Perfect Paella in Malaga
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In our new series we’re highlighting some of the best foods from afar – from fish tacos in San Diego...