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6 tips for packing like a boss
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Ever found yourself desperately stuffing your bag with a random set of clothes a few hours before dashing off to the airport? How about spending weeks...

5 things you absolutely must eat in New York City
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There are so many things to love and appreciate about New York City that it’s hard to really list them all. I mean, it’s the birthplace of Hip Hop, mu...

5 ways traveling changes your concept of “home”
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Do you know what the traveler’s most feared question is? “Where are you from?” Yep, seems fairly commonplace, right? Not quite. That short four-word q...

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...

8 reasons to visit Seoul
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Seoul is riding a wave of creativity. From fashion to food, architecture to art, the city has become a creative haven for those looking to make their ...

How to convince your parents to let you study abroad
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Here’s the good news: Studying abroad is the ultimate investment in your future. And here’s the not-so-good news: It’s an investment that happens far ...

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...

High-tech travel: The best travel apps on the market
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You have a trip coming up to an exciting new destination. What will you take with you? Chances are your smartphone (or tablet) is one of the first ite...

9 books that will inspire you to travel the world
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“That’s the thing about books. They let you travel without moving your feet.” – Jhumpa LahiriReading is the door, the key, and the welcome mat to a wh...

A gem of a city: San Francisco infographic
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San Francisco may not be a hidden gem anymore, but it’s a gem of a city nonetheless. America’s capital of all things hip (and hippy) is easygoing, fun...

The big bad Bristol graffiti tour
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Google ‘Bristol graffiti’ and you’ll drown in links about Banksy, the city’s most famous spray can wielding son. In fact, there’s much more to Bristol...

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...