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The ultimate Oktoberfest guide
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Ahh, it’s that time of the year again when drinking beer at all hours of the day is totally acceptable: Oktoberfest is here again! Before you pack you...

EF Talks: Pro cyclist Pierre Rolland on how learning English impacted his career
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What can learning English do for your career? For EF-Education First-Drapac p/b Cannondale team member, Pierre Rolland, learning English allowed the F...

Where are the best places to watch football this summer?
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“I go around the world, hands outstretched, and in the stadiums I plead: ‘A pretty move, for the love of God.’” So said legendary Uruguayan journalist...

EF Talks: Pro cyclist Simon Clarke on moving abroad and learning Italian
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EF-Education First-Drapac p/b Cannondale team member, Simon Clarke competed in his first bike race at age 10. Pedaling his mountain bike with 24-inch ...

Top cycling terms you need to watch the Tour de France
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I love to ride bikes. I commute, mountain bike, join weekly group rides and even track my rides with an app to push myself to be faster. Most of my fr...

The top 10 summer music festivals you don’t want to miss
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Whether you’re into rock, hip-hop, or electronic music, this summer’s festival season is going to be one to remember. So grab your backpack and start ...

The 8 best spring traditions around the world
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As spring surfaces to drive out the last gloomy traces of winter, we can finally start to look forward to sunnier days. Part of the beauty of spring’s...

The best Chinese New Year celebrations (outside of China)
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It’s Chinese New Year again – and what better way to celebrate than joining in the lunar fun in the world’s most fascinating cities? Chinatowns the pl...

NorCal vs. SoCal: what’s the big deal?
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“California, the land of avocados, the great outdoors and the world’s best city – San Francisco…”“Hold up, Martinique. I’ve watched Silicon Valley and...

How to help a student with homesickness: 7 tips for host families
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The key to a student having a fantastic, enriching study-abroad experience is embracing all the new experiences and the culture that their new city ha...

The 5 top fashion mistakes to avoid when traveling
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When planning for your travels, it can be a challenge to decide what to pack. Questions like what do people wear when it snows? When will I need comfo...

10 celebrities you didn’t know were multilingual
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Celebs: they’re just like us, right? Ok so maybe they have a few (try million) more Instagram followers than us, BUT plenty of them also realize the v...