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10 movies that will inspire you to travel the world
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There are different kinds of travel movies – the ones where the main person travels from place A to place B and usually learns an important lesson alo...

Single and love to travel? 5 ways to make a solo trip fun
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If you are single you’ve probably encountered this problem: Holidays are nearing and you want to spend them traveling like everyone else, but there’s ...

The ultimate London playlist: From The Clash to Adele
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London without music is, well, not London at all. Whether Londoners are dancing to A-list stars in gigantic stadiums or championing up and coming acts...

How to plan a dream trip on a budget: 7 tips
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There’s a common misconception among would-be jetsetters that traveling the world is impossible unless you have a limitless credit card (and someone t...

A beginner’s guide to traveling on your own
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For every person who loves traveling alone, there are 20 others who would rather walk across hot coals. To them, the idea of solo travel is filled wit...

10 weird and wonderful facts about the Brooklyn Bridge
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The Brooklyn Bridge is not only one of the engineering marvels of the 19th century and a must-see/must-photograph spot when visiting New York – it’s a...

8 best cities in the world for food lovers
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When traveling, living, or studying overseas, becoming immersed in a new culture is an essential part of your experience. As you explore a new land, i...

5 best markets in London you absolutely shouldn’t miss
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You’ll never get bored of London’s eclectic range of markets – they represent of the coolest corners of this capital. Take your pick from hipster hang...

Multicultural marvel: Toronto infographic
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From a house that’s been cut into two (don’t ask us why), to the largest underground shopping complex in the world, topped off by literally millions a...

Vacation Communication: Goodbye Postcards, Hello Emojis
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Imagine a time when people went on a trip and you wouldn’t hear from them for the whole duration of said adventure: Welcome to traveling the world in ...

The art of traveling light: 5 tips for packing a carry-on
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My name is Isabelle and I’m a notorious over-packer who somehow always forgets that when it comes to packing, less is most definitely more. Luckily, I...

Where should I study? New York vs London
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Hot dogs vs crumpets, coffee vs tea, yellow taxis vs black cabs: It’s time to pit New York and London against each other to find out what’s the best p...