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Star-spangled manners: American customs made easy
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Even though we know a lot about the US from movies and TV shows, going to America can still be a culture shock. In the second episode of our series ab...

Talk like an American: 6 words you have to know
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People from around the world have chased their dreams to America. From the towering skyscrapers of New York to the grasslands of Idaho, the country is...

Pose, snap, share: An Instagram guide to #NewYork
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Recording and sharing memories is almost as important as making them these days, and Instagram is the perfect platform for documenting your adventures...

You haven’t lived until you try these Southern dishes
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Comfort food is a way of life South of the Mason-Dixon line, where vegetables are fried, tea is sweetened and adding butter is never questioned. South...

24 Hours in (always sunny) San Diego
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It pretty much never rains in San Diego – it’s sunny 266 days a year — and the sun kind of defines the place. First off, locals barely wear anything b...

Like a Local: Southern Talk
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You can sit on front porches, sip sweet tea and eat fried chicken all day long but an authentic experience South of the Mason-Dixon Line includes talk...

Road Trippin’ in the USA: From Texas to New York
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Philipp & co spent the last weeks of their big bad road trip racing through the US, hitting Texas, Chicago and finally New York. From the southern...

Aloha! And other useful words for your Hawaiian getaway
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You packed your towel, your sunglasses, your sunscreen and everything else for your Hawaiian getaway. Missing anything? Words! Even though everyone sp...

Road trippin’ in the USA: Say hello to “Rudolf” the RV
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Philipp, a few buddies and a rented camper van are traveling across the US this spring – from West to East – and reporting from the road. We’ll bring ...

US vs. UK: Bacon biscuits or sweet scones?
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We’re co-blogging this week, showcasing a bit of friendly rivalry between the US and Britain, and the perspectives of a dashing Brit, Tom, and one lov...

24 hours in San Francisco
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San Francisco is a feast. The city exudes so much awesomeness that cramming it into one day only gives you a taste – but you can always go back for se...

Top 10 tracks for a California state of mind
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Planning a trip to the Golden State? Or just in the mood for some California love? I’ve got you covered with a top ten list of West Coast classics gua...