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The ultimate Oktoberfest guide
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Ahh, it’s that time of the year again when drinking beer at all hours of the day is totally acceptable: Oktoberfest is here again! Before you pack you...

10 reasons to love Washington D.C.
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When someone mentions Washington D.C., its political status is often the first thing that comes to mind. Whilst the city’s rich political history is w...

How to save the summer
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What are your plans for the summer? Most people have their vacation plans down to a science and you probably do too. Locations have been mapped out, r...

10 best things to do in and around San Diego
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San Diego is known as “America’s finest city” and it holds that title for many reasons. Within a two-hour drive of Los Angeles and a thirty-minute dri...

10 reasons to love Berlin
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Unquestionably one of the coolest cities in the world, Berlin has a lot more to offer than just beer and bratwurst. The German capital’s famed art sce...

10 tips for navigating international airports
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Travel is perhaps the most exciting thing you can do. New destinations offer new experiences, new friendships, and new foods to devour. But, before yo...

Experience Singapore like a local
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This article was inspired by Jeric Adriano’s piece 4 ways to experience Singapore (published on the EF Vietnam and EF Japan blogs).It’s said that Sing...

10 best hidden gems in Brighton: From coffee to comedy
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Brighton is quirky, cool and chock-full of hidden gems that give this seaside city its undeniable charm. Although I’m a little hesitant to share my to...

Young Adventures: 5 Tips for Young Travelers
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Hope. Fear. Excitement. When I decided to pack my things and go on my first two-month adventure, I didn’t know what to expect. I wasn’t well traveled,...

How to be new in a new city
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The idea of moving abroad and starting life in a new city might be daunting, but it’s also a super exciting opportunity to learn, explore, and arm you...

Pose, snap, share: an Instagram guide to #Berlin
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Pics, or it didn’t happen! We’ve all heard that phrase thrown around at some point – if you can’t prove on social media that you had the time of your ...

10 reasons to visit Toronto
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I could have never imagined I’d fall so hard for a city. As I was packing my bags to visit a friend in Toronto, I was excited to visit him, but, as fo...