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12 cool Italian expressions you’ll learn in Rome
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From gestures to food, to art, and, of course, language, Italians are known for being expressive in everything they do. With the help of a few of my I...

The 8 best spring traditions around the world
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As spring surfaces to drive out the last gloomy traces of winter, we can finally start to look forward to sunnier days. Part of the beauty of spring’s...

More parents want their children to study abroad – here’s why
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With the rise of the global economy, it’s unsurprising that students are increasingly keen to study, live, and work internationally. Studying abroad c...

Overcoming Culture Shock in South Korea
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Traveling to another city, state, or even another country can give you a nice dose of culture shock if it is anything different from what you are used...

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...