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Emma

Born with a severe case of wanderlust, you can find me trying to fill my English passport with new stamps, accompanied by a backpack, my camera and a snorkel. In between dreaming of adventures that combine snowboarding and diving, I'm a travel writer in Bristol and like to tread the thin line between impressive and worrying coffee consumption.

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Why an app isn’t enough to master a language
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In an age when we’re permanently glued to our phones, there is an app for pretty much everything – even learning a new language! And, as the true valu...

The ultimate summer guide to Rome
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Ah, summer in Rome. It makes you think of touring the historic sights, devouring mountains of soft gelato and spending warm evenings enjoying good foo...

The best cities to beat the summer heat
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In the words of noughties hip-hop star Nelly, it is, quite simply, “getting hot in hurr.” In 2023 and 2024, our planet hit the 1.5°C threshold above a...

The ultimate summer guide to New York
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They call it ‘The City That Never Sleeps’ and, with an endless list of things to do, restaurants to try, parks to sit in and events to attend, you rea...

Top travel tips for your next cycling adventure
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Cycling is not only a low-carbon, sustainable way to travel, but it’s also one of the most immersive options for exploring a new place or having an ep...

How to eat like the Koreans eat
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A country’s food and culture are like this (*holds up crossed fingers*). They’re besties. Korean food has become wildly popular around the globe, but ...

Here’s how you can boost your happiness
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Happiness doesn’t just feel good, it also does good for us. Being happy can lower our blood pressure and risk of health problems, help us become more ...

The 5 best cities to eat vegan in the UK
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The demand for plant-based cuisine has exploded, and the culinary world is stepping up. Gone are the days of being limited to dull salads, soggy steam...

10 charming creatures for wildlife lovers to spot in the UK
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The United Kingdom might not be known as one of the world’s top destinations for wildlife, but it is actually home to an incredible range of curious, ...

10 comedy podcasts to learn English with
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Keen to add some variety to your English language learning? Dip your toes into the world of comedy podcasts and enjoy a laugh while you boost your ski...

10 beautiful spring words in different languages
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Move over, fall — when it comes to choosing the best time of year, you simply can’t beat the spring season. Mornings are heavy with birdsong, daylight...

How to eat like the French
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The French certainly know how to cook, but they also know how to eat. In France, good food is taken very seriously and meals are prepared with seasona...