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Soccer vs. American football: 10 major differences
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Football? American football? Soccer? These sports may share a name in many countries, but that’s as far as the similarities go. While most people arou...

5 big reasons why US and UK English sound so different
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We may share a language but there’s nothing similar when it comes to hearing someone from the US speak to someone from the UK. Everything from putting...

6 best cities to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day
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It’s the most wonderful time of the year! St. Patrick’s Day is upon us once again, and we’ve picked six of the world’s most shamrockin’ cities for you...

The quiet side of Los Angeles: 5 spots to help you slow down
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One of the biggest benefits of living in Los Angeles is the possibility for constant excitement. You’re always just a few blocks away from something a...

10 ways International Women’s Day is marked around the world
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Originally championed and founded by women, International Women’s Day is a global day to celebrate women’s economic, political, and social advancement...

8 must-see musicals in New York
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If you’re heading to New York to study English or simply taking a trip to the Big Apple, a musical needs to be on top of your bucket list. Broadway, t...

The ultimate summer guide to New York
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They call it ‘The City That Never Sleeps’ and, with an endless list of things to do, restaurants to try, parks to sit in and events to attend, you rea...

5 things to do in New York on a budget
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It’s no secret that living in or traveling to New York can be on the expensive side, which can be daunting for students. However, the good news is tha...

10 hidden gems in New York: Beyond the Brooklyn Bridge
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Visitors flock to New York – and famous landmarks like the Brooklyn Bridge – in their masses. Art galleries, history museums and world-class shows on ...

10 things no one tells you about tipping in the US
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Visitors to the US are often baffled by our tipping culture. It’s true – it’s a wild monkey you have to learn to tango with.You tip a lot of people in...

Your quick guide to making the most out of Miami
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Miami welcomes 14 million visitors every year and is a haven for beach-lovers, art aficionados, fans of vintage design and architecture, and those tha...

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...