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Dublin: The ultimate visitors’ guide
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When the quaint, cobbled streets are lined with countless taverns filled with Irish men flashing a cheeky smile and singing their heart out from behin...

13 reasons why winter is wonderful
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Winter and I have a love-hate relationship –  we would probably be listed as “It’s complicated” on Facebook. To me, winter is like that relative that ...

The toe of Africa: Cape Town Infographic
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From the stunning Table Mountain to world-famous beaches and waddling penguins – Cape Town is full of surprises. And languages. The Mother City’s fasc...

Year in review: 5×5 travel lessons we learned in 2015
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‘tis the season to look through Instagram feeds and Facebook timelines: 2015 has seen everything from the birth of the Apple Watch to Justin Bieber’s ...

Our 5 favorite Christmas markets in Europe
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It’s almost the end of the year, and you know what that means: it’s time for Christmas markets! They are not only full of festive cheer but also diffi...

The letter B presents: 5 must-see places in Bristol
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I’m always up for a challenge, so the assignment for a blog post about Bristol boasting the letter B was a bit bizarre but boldly beautiful. (Just war...

Beaches and beyond: What to do in Rio de Janeiro
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Nowhere on Earth throws a party like Rio de Janeiro. From Monday to Sunday, January through December, Brazil’s second biggest city is alive with fun-l...

San Diego: The ultimate visitors’ guide
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San Diego. Home of the super chilled, tousle-haired, and perennially tanned. Here, it’s always summer, and even if the weather isn’t quite on point, w...

10 things that only those who lived in the US understand
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From the towering skyscrapers of New York to the rolling hills of San Francisco, the United States will never cease to amaze. But besides all the famo...

6 best things to do in Northern California
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Who hasn’t dreamed of exploring California? From sandy beaches to wild national parks and even wilder cities, California is the iconic state that defi...

7 best weekend escapes in England
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With so many beautiful cities scattered across the countryside, only a fool would visit England and stay in one place: from historic cities to scenic ...

Why you should befriend a taxi driver during your travels
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In August, Buzzfeed wrote about Liam Murphy, a test engineer from Ireland, who went on a work trip to the United Arab Emirates and decided to make a p...