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5 reasons to explore a new city by bike
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Calling all bikers. Calling all people who are tired of walking. Traveling around a new place by bike is one of my favorite things to do when travelin...

Where to study abroad in Spain
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Spain is one of the most sought out destinations for students looking to study abroad. Throughout the entire country, you can find gorgeous landscapes...

Solo travel is the best decision you’ll ever make
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Take the leap you won’t regret: leave the country alone. It can be a daunting task to think about stepping off the plane in an unfamiliar place with j...

10 tips for making friends while traveling
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Beside all the adventures and memories, meeting new people and making friends from around the world is what makes traveling so much fun. Travelers, ba...

8 things you should know before moving to London
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So you’ve made up your mind: you’re moving to London, one of the world’s most exciting and interesting cities. Whether your move is imminent or just a...

Get your bargain on: 5 easy steps
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Whether it’s Green Market Square in Cape Town, the Bazaar Marzouk in Marrakech, or Silk Street in Beijing, many countries and cultures expect you to b...

10 things you should pack this summer
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If there’s one thing that’s more important than spending time abroad this summer, it’s looking good while you’re doing it. We turned to our wonderful ...

Why a summer abroad is the best idea ever
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Dreaming of summer abroad? Yeah, us too. Those long, sunny days and the huge break from class… Sigh. It can’t come soon enough.We’ll be packing our pa...

5 holiday destinations that are also great to live in
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Do you ever think to yourself ‘Oh boy, I could really get used to life here’ when you’re on holiday? Do you dream of having that ocean view every day ...

10 celebrities that have studied or taught abroad
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Celebrities, they’re just like us except with better hair and a prettier Instagram feed. They love to hop on a plane and travel the world too and in f...

10 best places to study in Europe
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Deciding where to study can be one of life’s most difficult decisions and it’s also one of the most important. Thinking about where you want to settle...

Back to school: 10 ways to make it less painful
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In this day and age, a lot of people wonder why we still even go to school or university when everything has become readily available to us at the cli...