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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...

Prep like a pro: 10 things to do before your next trip
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Your next big adventure is just around the corner, but before you take off, remember to get ready the right way and prepare just like the most experie...

The world’s friendliest city: Auckland infographic
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At the edge of the Pacific, on an island most people will spend at least a day traveling to, lies Auckland, the biggest city in New Zealand. A hub for...

10 reasons to love Miami
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You’ve never been anywhere like Miami – fact. Known as the “Magic City”, Miami boasts a unique and exciting mix of hip urban culture, laid-back seasid...

Gap year guide to the US
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There’s no right way to take a gap year, no perfect time to start, and no ideal location to visit – it’s all down to you and what interests you the mo...

10 (easy) ways to make every trip better
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Have a burning desire to travel this summer, but don’t quite know where to start or how to make your trip truly awesome? We put together a list of the...

The city of cycling geniuses: Cambridge infographic
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Welcome to Cambridge, home to the world-famous University of Cambridge and more than 80 miles of beautiful cycling tracks. Although the city’s small, ...

10 things to do before your student days are over
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University life in a nutshell: lectures, study notes, assignments, exams, presentations, and then more exams – all fuelled by endless cups of coffee. ...

11 things you learn while traveling
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“He who returns from a journey is not the same as he who left.” – Chinese ProverbTraveling changes lives and teaches us about ourselves and the world ...

Darth Vader and democracy: Washington D.C. infographic
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Capital cities the world over possess iconic landmarks and rich history, but, as our infographic proves, few can compare to Washington D.C. – it’s tru...