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Kat

Kat ist eine australische freiberufliche Autorin, die derzeit in Deutschland lebt. Sie hat eine Leidenschaft für nachhaltiges Reisen, Hunde, Sprachen, Brezeln essen und starken Kaffee trinken. Sie schreibt für Lonely Planet, BBC, Insider & mehr. Folge ihr auch bei Twitter unter @katbarberwriter.

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Is “flow” the secret to happiness?
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Can you think of a time when you’ve been so engrossed doing something that everything else melted away? You didn’t check your phone, you forgot about ...

Cultural immersion: What it is and why it's so transformative
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Study abroad trips offer you a chance to fully immerse yourself in a new culture, often for the first time. Being exposed to a rich, deep culture that...

The benefits of being multilingual today
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There are reportedly only three percent of people around the world who can speak four languages or more. Polyglots — those who can fluently speak mult...

Sydney, Brisbane, or Perth: Which is the Aussie city for you?
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One thing people often underestimate about Australia is the sheer size of the country. The entirety of Europe could fit inside Australia twice, and it...

How to get your language learning back on track after a break
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Learning a language can be hard work, and it requires a fair amount of dedication. Taking a break is completely understandable, and in fact, it can ev...

How to start your career as a digital nomad
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You’ve survived university – the ups, the downs and all the uncertainty. Now it’s time to start looking for a job and kicking off your career.If the t...

5 things to do in Berlin on a budget
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Berlin is bursting with creativity, history, and edginess, making it a captivating city to discover. It’s constantly changing and evolving as waves of...

How to make your dorm room feel like home
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Moving away from home to study abroad is both an exciting and nerve-wracking right of passage. If it’s your first time leaving friends, family, and th...

5 things to do in London on a budget
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Living on a student budget, you’ll quickly realize your money doesn’t stretch too far in The Big Smoke. London is notoriously expensive, so it pays to...

6 benefits of studying abroad for adults over 50
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Dream of heading overseas and ordering a meal in another language? Perhaps immersing yourself in foreign films or literature? Or maybe just expanding ...

10 books for English learners that will make you love reading
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“If you don’t like to read, you haven’t found the right book.” – J.K. RowlingReading in another language is a dream for many. It takes perseverance an...

5 things to do in Seoul on a budget
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It seems these days that the world has fallen in love with everything South Korean. From K-pop to Oscar-winning movies, skincare to food, there's ...