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10 hidden gems in London
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Oh, there is so much more to see in London than Big Ben, Buckingham Palace and the Thames. Yes, we have some of England’s most iconic historic buildin...

10 things you should know before moving to Vancouver
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With many of us currently dreaming of a change of scenery, it’s a great time to start researching and planning ahead for longer trips or that big move...

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...

Rock ‘n’ roll is still a cornerstone of British culture – here’s why
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Picture this:You’ve just aced the last exam of the year, the gym hall doors burst open spontaneously and glorious sunshine covers you like something f...

10 hidden gems in Malta
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From finding secret beaches on which to enjoy Malta’s stunningly clear waters to knowing the best places to find a cup of coffee with a view or tuck i...

10 hidden gems in Boston
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Boston: home of the Red Sox, Harvard University and Mark Wahlberg. For a properly authentic Boston experience, trade the well-trodden tourist sites li...

8 Shakespearean insults to win arguments with your friends
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Do you usually lose arguments with your buddies? Are you often the butt of the joke in your friendship group and you wish you had a witty quip to turn...

10 reasons to love Boston
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One of the biggest cities in New England and perched on a stretch of beautiful North American coastline, Boston is popular with locals, tourists and s...

A short history of the English language
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Ever wondered how English – with 1.5 billion speakers in all corners of the world and approximately 750,000 words  – came to be the wonderfully expres...

9 British slang words you need to know
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If there’s one essential thing you need to pack on your trip to the UK this year, it’s knowledge of the slang words Brits can’t stop using. Just imagi...

Top cycling terms you need to watch the Tour de France
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I love to ride bikes. I commute, mountain bike, join weekly group rides and even track my rides with an app to push myself to be faster. Most of my fr...

How to set your child up for career success
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Every parent hopes their child will succeed in life. The type of success they wish for varies, but, in addition to becoming kind, engaged and producti...