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The best Chinese New Year celebrations (outside of China)
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It’s Chinese New Year again – and what better way to celebrate than joining in the lunar fun in the world’s most fascinating cities? Chinatowns the pl...

The 5 top fashion mistakes to avoid when traveling
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When planning for your travels, it can be a challenge to decide what to pack. Questions like what do people wear when it snows? When will I need comfo...

10 celebrities you didn’t know were multilingual
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Celebs: they’re just like us, right? Ok so maybe they have a few (try million) more Instagram followers than us, BUT plenty of them also realize the v...

Why and how to shop Singles Day, Black Friday, and Cyber Monday
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Do you know your shopping holidays? Singles Day, Black Friday, Cyber Monday – the biggest shopping days of the season are upon us. With a long list of...

How to Tea: An introduction to British tea culture
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Even though “A day without tea is a day without joy.” is a Chinese proverb, the British sure have perfected their own tea culture – and who can blame ...

Fall in love with fall
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Red, orange and yellow leaves. Clear blue skies. Fashion weeks, book releases and art exhibitions. Halloween, Black Friday and start of the holiday se...

Questions every first-time study abroad student has
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Getting ready to study abroad for the first time is exciting, but you might have a question or three: What should I pack and how much of it? Do I need...

How to bus like a boss in the UK
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It’s a fact: There’s no better feeling than exploring a new city, but before you can fill your Snapchat story with pics of life abroad, you’ll have to...

Avoid these 10 mistakes when working internationally
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When working abroad or in teams with people from all over the world, it’s absolutely essential to remember that your colleagues might not see the worl...

Like a local: Don’t make these mistakes on your next trip
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You know that feeling you get when you have just insulted someone without understanding what happened? Well, it can happen to the best of us, especial...

A beginner’s guide to British humor
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Britain’s unique take on humor may seem baffling at first. Heavy on self-deprecation, almost undetectable sarcasm, and constant deadpan delivery, Brit...

How to fit in in France: 8 do’s & don’ts
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Ah, France – the home of crispy baguettes, delicious pastries and exquisite wine. France is all about enjoying the finer things in life, so it’s no su...