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Pose, snap, “smoast”: An Instagram guide to #London
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Smoasting is to boast about your life on social media, and no other platform does this quite as beautifully as Instagram. It’s the perfect tool to sha...

3 reasons to escape winter (and 5 great places to go)
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It’s cold, windy and wet outside; black winter coats and stuffy red noses as far as the eye can see. Even though hot chocolate, homemade soup and any ...

Coffee in Cape Town: 5 coffee shops that call the shots
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Coffee is said to have been discovered in Ethiopia – by a goat herder. Actually, by a goat that was particularly energetic and hyper after eating a ce...

6 scary places in London you should visit on Halloween
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It’s no wonder London is known as the most haunted capital city in the world – it’s inspired some of the most famous horror books and movies… and not ...

Get lost: How to explore a new city in 9 easy steps
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“Not all those who wander are lost.”– J.R.R. TolkienEven though it’s both exciting and intimidating, you will never get a second chance at exploring a...

7 ways to start a conversation on a plane
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We’ve all been there: you’re sitting on a plane, about to enjoy a journey through the clouds, and even if you’re lucky enough to have an in-flight ent...

Sushi for beginners (and a few fun facts for the pros)
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Japan‘s most popular contribution to world cuisine – sushi – is prepared with only a handful of ingredients, but the combination of flavors, textures ...

Pose, snap, share: An Instagram guide to #NewYork
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Recording and sharing memories is almost as important as making them these days, and Instagram is the perfect platform for documenting your adventures...

Back to school: 5 reasons to get excited
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After spending a summer full of sun, fun and naps, it’s time to dust those textbooks, follow schedules and study for exams. At first glance, this does...

Barcelona from above: the best way to see the city
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As the place where I lived and studied Spanish, Barcelona has a special place in my heart – and I spent a good few hours finding the best places to se...

Sweet, sweet Bristol: A sugary tour of my favorite city
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Call me biased (since it’s my home town) but I’d say Bristol boasts some of the finest eating establishments in the southwest of England. Thanks to it...

Food from Afar: Perfect Paella in Malaga
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In our new series we’re highlighting some of the best foods from afar – from fish tacos in San Diego, to the perfect paella in Malaga. In addition to ...