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Top travel tips for your next hiking adventure
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As slower, low-carbon travel gets more popular, many of us are adding hikes to our travels or planning trips around specific trails or walking excursi...

How to eat like the British eat
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British food is known around the world — and yes, it does have a bit of a reputation. But it’s time to take a closer look. From hearty breakfasts and ...

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...

10 things to know on your first day of studying abroad
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If you’re reading this while preparing for your next adventure abroad, or if you are already in a far-flung corner of the globe, keep in mind: it’s to...

Foodie guide to Dubai: 10 unmissable spots
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Dubai may be famous for its glittering skyline and the towering Burj Khalifa, but global food lovers know it as the ultimate melting pot of internatio...

13 LGBTQIA+-friendly cities to explore this summer
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Happy Pride! With June being a month dedicated to recognizing and celebrating the LGBTQIA+ community, we want to highlight some of the best cities aro...

5 fun ways to start preparing for your summer trip today
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The balmy evenings, faint scent of sun cream and long, sunny days: summer is finally upon us. With sunshine and new surroundings on the brain, it’s ha...

Reverse culture shock: How to settle in back home after traveling
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Spending time abroad is transformative, and the journey is punctuated with new experiences, people, and customs. With that, can sometimes come culture...

Why learn Spanish in Spain
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In the modern world, speaking more than one language is not just a skill; it's a superpower. So why not start with Spanish? With over 400 million ...

10 unique spots to add to your summer bucket list
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Summer is just around the corner, so it’s time to pack away those puffer jackets and start making plans for some epic summer adventures while you trav...