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How to plan a dream trip on a budget: 7 tips
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There’s a common misconception among would-be jetsetters that traveling the world is impossible unless you have a limitless credit card (and someone t...

Where should I study? New York vs London
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Hot dogs vs crumpets, coffee vs tea, yellow taxis vs black cabs: It’s time to pit New York and London against each other to find out what’s the best p...

Gap year guide to the US
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There’s no right way to take a gap year, no perfect time to start, and no ideal location to visit – it’s all down to you and what interests you the mo...

10 things to do before your student days are over
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University life in a nutshell: lectures, study notes, assignments, exams, presentations, and then more exams – all fuelled by endless cups of coffee. ...

The 10 stages of exam revision: From denial to freedom
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Revising for exams is a rollercoaster of emotions – too little and you feel guilty, too much and you hate it, but without it exams are near impossible...

10 music festivals that should be on your bucket list
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Every bucket list needs at least one big music festival, and we’re here to help you update your musical travel itinerary (in no particular order).1. S...

Best of 2014: Most popular articles
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As 2014 draws to a close, a quick look back at the year’s most popular articles is in order. From 130 pieces on travel, language learning, career and ...

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...

Top 5 best student cities in the world
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If you are a university student, spending one or two semesters abroad has a whole lot of advantages – you can polish your language skills, get interna...

Get your bargain on: 5 easy steps
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Whether it’s Green Market Square in Cape Town, the Bazaar Marzouk in Marrakech or Silk Street in Beijing, many countries and cultures expect you to ba...