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Isabel

As a German expat, I’ve experienced the world, and lived in the US, Italy, and London, where I started my EF career working in online marketing. I recently hopped over the English Channel and now live and work in Switzerland. A coffee junkie at heart, I also love to read fantasy novels and have a crazy cat named “Lucky.”

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8 awesome ways to spend time abroad

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Have you thought about spending some time abroad but are not sure what to actually do? No matter if you just graduated, have a summer to fill or just ...

Football facts: 7 things you must know about Germany

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No matter the tournament, the German football team is a force to be reckoned with: There’s always a lot of buzz surrounding the Deutsche Nationalmanns...

Meet Ruth, an 81-year-old study abroad student

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You’re never too old to travel and explore new countries. It sounds like a motivational poster at your doctor’s office, but we have proof: Meet Ruth f...

10 things only those who lived in Germany understand

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Germany has way more to offer than amazing cars, cozy Biergartens, and picturesque castles: The country in the heart of Europe also boasts a high qual...

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 ...

24 hours in (magnificent) Munich

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Munich, Germany’s third biggest city and capital of Bavaria, is an absolute favorite of mine and one of Europe’s coolest cities to visit. Don’t believ...