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10 things no one tells you about tipping in the US
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Visitors to the US are often baffled by our tipping culture. It’s true – it’s a wild monkey you have to learn to tango with.You tip a lot of people in...

10 hidden gems in Oxford
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There’s far more to life in England’s City of Spires than Harry Potter film sets and punting along the river. Make the most of life in this city with ...

10 hidden gems in San Diego
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Ah, San Diego, the undisputed home of surf, sun and superb fish tacos. One of the most popular places for visitors to California, our guide to some of...

10 hidden gems in London
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Oh, there is so much more to see in London than Big Ben, Buckingham Palace and the Thames. Yes, we have some of England’s most iconic historic buildin...

10 hidden gems in Miami
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Miami is a beach hopper’s paradise, a style influencer’s inspiration, a shopper’s mecca, and one of the best places in the world to absorb some vitami...

6 reasons to share your home with an international student
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When it comes to sharing, many of us share our lives with our friends, our families, and our neighbors. We enjoy sharing our experiences as we gain ha...

13 reasons why winter is wonderful
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Winter and I have a love-hate relationship –  we would probably be listed as “It’s complicated” on Facebook. To me, winter is like that relative that ...

10 hidden gems in Sydney
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Living in Sydney isn’t just about visiting the Sydney Opera House or arguing over whether Bondi or Manly beach is better. Head to some of Sydney’s mor...

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...

10 reasons to love Singapore
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For many, Singapore evokes visions a busy skyline and spotless streets. Whilst those ring true, there’s a lot more to the Lion City than meets the eye...

10 hidden gems in Dublin
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For an authentic Irish experience, trade the classic tourist sites of Dublin, like the Guinness Storehouse and Grafton Street, for our pick of the bes...

10 most fun languages to learn
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There’s absolutely no reason for why learning a language should be boring. Sure, if fluency is your goal all languages require dedication and commitme...