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The 10 best beaches in Malta
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Bajja is the Maltese word for beach, and if you plan to be in Malta between April and October, you will surely be planning to spend much of your visit...

How to celebrate Christmas in the Southern Hemisphere (and why everyone should experience it once)
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Far from snuggling up in warm winter jackets, come December the Southern Hemisphere’s residents are down to their shorts and t-shirts. Yes, Christmas ...

10 hidden gems in Honolulu
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On the island of O’ahu, AKA ‘The Gathering Place’, Honolulu has long drawn international visitors with promises of sunny beaches and reliable waves. B...

The best beaches in Los Angeles: Our ultimate list
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No trip to the City of Angels is complete without a visit to one of the many beaches. From swimming to surfing and soaking up the sun (while wearing s...

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 reasons to love Honolulu
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Replete with tradition and culture, Honolulu has long been a bucket-list-pick for people around the world. Tempted to Hawaiian shores by Honolulu’s be...

The top 10 places to see in 2018
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It’s the start of 2018 and you know what that means, “New Year, New Me!” But what about, “New Year, New Places?” Yes, personal development and growth ...

Tourist undercover – how to blend in in Barcelona
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With breathtaking architecture, fantastic gastronomy, and the world’s best soccer team, Barcelona has become a beachside culture hub. It also ranks as...

10 best summer cities in the world
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Life’s just better when the sun is shining. To get you ready for another epic summer study abroad, we’ve compiled a list of the best cities to spend t...

10 reasons to love Costa Rica (and pack those bags today)
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Pura Vida – it’s a saying, accompanied by a beaming smile, which you’ll hear everywhere in Costa Rica. Literally translating as ‘pure life’, the phras...