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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...

The best beaches in Los Angeles: Our ultimate list
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No trip to the City of Angels is complete without a visit to one of the many beaches. From swimming to surfing and soaking up the sun (while wearing s...

Thanksgiving with a twist: 3 new ways to celebrate
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Thanksgiving is usually seen as a traditional American holiday, centered around turkey and pumpkin pie (check out our guide for Thanksgiving newbies h...

Aloha! And other useful words for your Hawaiian getaway
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You packed your towel, your sunglasses, your sunscreen and everything else for your Hawaiian getaway. Missing anything? Words! Even though everyone sp...

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...

Pose, snap, share: An Instagram guide to #NewYork
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Recording and sharing memories is almost as important as making them these days, and Instagram is the perfect platform for documenting your adventures...

Why and how to shop Singles Day, Black Friday, and Cyber Monday
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Do you know your shopping holidays? Singles Day, Black Friday, Cyber Monday – the biggest shopping days of the season are upon us. With a long list of...

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...

10 reasons to love Hawaii
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It’s like Heaven on Earth: The beaches are beautiful, the culture cool, the sea sparkling and the surf better than pretty much anywhere else in the wo...

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 ...

Thanksgiving for beginners
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Thanksgiving – celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November – is the most wonderful time of the year. Christmas songs try to say otherwise, but it ju...

Nothing says Halloween like caramel corn: Easy recipe
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Nothing says Halloween like a bowl of fresh, poppin’ caramel corn. Kendra, in the video above, will show you how to make some (tip: it’s a great, home...