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The 7 most unexpectedly awesome places to surf
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When most people think about surfing they think of spots like Hawaii, Costa Rica, Bali and Southern California, but with surfing’s booming popularity ...

10 hidden gems in the UK and Ireland
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You’ve seen Buckingham Palace, hung out at Hyde Park, explored Oxford and maybe even visited Edinburgh Castle. It’s time to expand your UK (and Irelan...

7 best weekend escapes in England
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With so many beautiful cities scattered across the countryside, only a fool would visit England and stay in one place: from historic cities to scenic ...

10 hidden gems in Bristol
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From historic open-air swimming pools to music festivals and movie screenings in caves underneath the city, there’s so much more to Bristol than the S...

How to eat like the Japanese eat
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It is widely accepted that Japanese cuisine is not only absolutely delicious, but it is also really good for you. This is partly because of the top-no...

10 more fantastic facts about languages
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The wonderful world of language learning offers us endless opportunities for growth and communication and is rooted in a great deal of rich history. L...

10 things you should know before moving to New York
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“You talkin’ to me?” If you’re about to move to New York City, then yes, we ARE talking to you! We know that moving to a new place can be intimidating...

Why learn French
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French is beautiful. It makes pastries like croissants and pain au chocolat sound like drops of heaven. It makes the most basic objects sound incredib...

Start your day the Singaporean way
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Breakfast. The most important meal of the day. And in Singapore, one of the most delicious! Greasy sausages and crunchy cereals are off the menu here ...

Why learn Spanish
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Thanks to memes, food, and too much reggaeton on the airwaves, you probably already know a handful of Spanish words. Ever thought of taking a siesta b...

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 ...

8 things you should know before moving to London
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So you’ve made up your mind: you’re moving to London, one of the world’s most exciting and interesting cities. Whether your move is imminent or just a...