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10 reasons to love Vancouver
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Vancouver delights year-round for its outdoor adventures, smiling locals, and truly world-class location. But that’s not all this Canadian city has go...

10 snapshots of summer to inspire you to see the world
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Lounging poolside with a book, touring a new city, taking in the sights and spending warm evenings sampling local cuisine – sounds a lot like summer. ...

5 of the most Instagrammable places in London
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If you’re exploring London (or hoping to travel there soon) and you’re trying to take the perfect Instagram photo of your trip to show your friends ho...

10 hidden gems in London
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Oh, there is so much more to see in London than Big Ben, Buckingham Palace and the Thames. Yes, we have some of England’s most iconic historic buildin...

5 things to keep in mind if you want to travel this summer
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Are you dreaming of long days of sitting on a beach, feeling the sun warm your face, and forgetting about absolutely everything?Summer is just around ...

10 hidden gems in Honolulu
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On the island of O’ahu, AKA ‘The Gathering Place’, Honolulu has long drawn international visitors with promises of sunny beaches and reliable waves. B...

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...

Here’s how language learning abroad looks during COVID-19
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This year hasn’t quite been what anyone imagined. With the unprecedented challenges arising from COVID-19, we’ve all had to adjust to a “new normal”. ...

The ultimate guide to the perfect gap year
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A previously published EF GO blog post described a gap year in two ways:gap year(gæp jɪr)nounan amazing way to win at lifea period – often before, dur...

3 reasons why you should start planning your next language trip
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In recent months, life as we have come to know it has changed radically. Most of us find ourselves at home working, studying, resting, or even taking ...

10 ways to expand your horizons while you’re stuck at home
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Having to stay at home for prolonged periods of time can be frustrating. It’s easy to feel irritable, bored or restless, especially if you’re not used...

10 tips for moving abroad on your own
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Whether it’s to learn a new language, accept a job offer, or start your studies, moving abroad changes your life.Step One: Decide to move abroad after...