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10 best winter cities in the world
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The w-word gets a lot of bad press. Sure, the warm sunny days of summer are wonderful, but just because the winter days are shorter, the evenings dark...

Foodie guide to Manchester: 10 unmissable spots
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Looking for a place to refuel after class, the best brunch in Manchester or where to find a typical Sunday roast? We’ve put together a foodie’s guide ...

The ultimate guide to Christmas in New York
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When the holiday season finally rolls around, there is only one place to be: New York. During the festive period, the city that never sleeps transform...

Why Miami is the ultimate warm weather getaway this winter
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Oh, winter, we meet again. Faced with increasingly short, cold days, we’re feeling that familiar itch to pack a suitcase and soak up the sun somewhere...

How to be a traveler, not a tourist: 7 tips
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Traveling abroad can offer so much more than just the chance to see famous landmarks — it’s an opportunity to gain a better understanding of both the ...

8 must-see musicals in New York
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If you’re heading to New York to study English or simply taking a trip to the Big Apple, a musical needs to be on top of your bucket list. Broadway, t...

5 things to do in London on a budget
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Living on a student budget, you’ll quickly realize your money doesn’t stretch too far in The Big Smoke. London is notoriously expensive, so it pays to...

10 most breathtaking road trips around the UK and Ireland
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Living or studying in the UK or Ireland is a perfect opportunity to spend long weekends or holidays road tripping around the British Isles. Assemble a...

How to cope with homesickness: 8 easy tips
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Homesickness is the sadness and melancholy we experience when we are away from our bed, our family and friends – in other words the time when everythi...

How to make your dorm room feel like home
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Moving away from home to study abroad is both an exciting and nerve-wracking right of passage. If it’s your first time leaving friends, family, and th...

20 signs you’ve made a friend for life
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Good friends make fantastic memories, but the best kind of friends are the ones with whom you have an unspoken agreement to laugh together for the res...

Train like a local: 10 cities to learn a new sport in
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We always say that the best way to learn a new language is to immerse yourself in the local culture. When studying abroad you can get proactive (get i...